I picked this clean .32 MAB Model D up today, 9-shot. No import markings. Export marking Made in France on the slide. I figure it was right at the limit of it's worth at $200.00 but as I have a soft spot for quality .32s it went home with me.

These were based on the FN 1910/22. It is very well made. The post war versions (.32) were made up till 1963.

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If you're going to torture us, @ least post groups or do the free recoil energy calculation on that.  

Sorry, I was busy doing a alcohol soak/mold on a holster for it.

I bought a bunch of CZ-50 holsters for cheap and they make great holsters for most .mil/police .32s.

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Nice pistol, how does it shoot?

I was thinking the French Police carried this MAB 7.65 pistol back in the 50's and 60's.  I know the West German Police carried a lot of Walther PP 7.65/32 ACP pistols during that time period.   Many Officers carried the pistols weak side in a flap holster which held a spare mag.  A Friend loaned me his 7.65 Walther PP to carry as a backup gun when I had to send in my Walther PPK/s 380 for warranty work.  I'd be surprised if the MAB isn't an accurate soft shooting pistol

I had the opportunity to fire a couple of magazines full of ammo in a post war MAB D model and it was very pleasant to shoot, no hiccups, and the bullets hit where I had aimed it.  They are very nicely made.  Years ago the MAB's did not have the best reputation, but, I have found that reputation to be erroneous.  I would have no hesitation carrying one of these pistols.  Granted, not many .32 acp are being carried as a main defense weapon these days.  At $200.00 I think you did very well.