New Springfield SA-35
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Shane Tuttle
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As big of a Springfield fan I am, I don't think this will be part of my collection anytime soon. That platform just chews up the web of my thumb something fierce.
Heard a lot of good things about the 35, though...
Heard a lot of good things about the 35, though...
Friend of mine has one, I've handled it. Seems to have all the desirable features of the Hi Power and none of the undesirable ones. I consider it an improved Hi Power.
If I were in the market for a 9mm, it would be my choice over any polymer framed striker fired anything....but that's just me.
If I were in the market for a 9mm, it would be my choice over any polymer framed striker fired anything....but that's just me.
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“Friend of mine has one, I've handled it. Seems to have all the desirable features of the Hi Power and none of the undesirable ones. I consider it an improved Hi Power.
If I were in the market for a 9mm, it would be my choice over any polymer framed striker fired anything....but that's just me.”
Agree 100%. Not a fan of plastic guns, no matter how good they are. I prefer wood and steel.
“Friend of mine has one, I've handled it. Seems to have all the desirable features of the Hi Power and none of the undesirable ones. I consider it an improved Hi Power.
If I were in the market for a 9mm, it would be my choice over any polymer framed striker fired anything....but that's just me.”
Agree 100%. Not a fan of plastic guns, no matter how good they are. I prefer wood and steel.
44caliberkid
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Great looking pistol, love the grips.
Thanks, it be appreciated
HighValleyRanch
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Nice looking pistol!
That rear sight resembles a Heinie ledge straight 8 sight.
That rear sight resembles a Heinie ledge straight 8 sight.
The absence of a beavertail, light rail, ambi safety and optic provision IS what I desire. Additionally the Turk guns handled seem loose, rattle, and just don't look or feel as good.
Cheaper, yes. However, I'm at the point in my life where I want what I want, and don't want what I don't want, and a fistful of dollars only matter as a western movie.
Cheaper, yes. However, I'm at the point in my life where I want what I want, and don't want what I don't want, and a fistful of dollars only matter as a western movie.
PolarFBear
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Sharkbite
I'm a player. Tell me how much to send and where. They will look good on my Belgian High Power from 1965. Blue is deep and lustrous.
I'm a player. Tell me how much to send and where. They will look good on my Belgian High Power from 1965. Blue is deep and lustrous.
I’ve had a few Hi Powers, either directly made and sold by FN and then imported from Israel or Browning imports. I like the pistol aesthetically, but there are a number of other pistols I like better, including those made of steel and with wood grips. That said the Springfield version seems nice, enjoy your new firearm.
I've had my SA-35 for several months now and have had good/great success with it. It's been 100% reliable through over 1000 rounds now firing a mix of LSWC's & Conicals, as well as a variety of FMJ's & JHP's. I've yet to have a malfunction with it....can't honestly remember another pistol that's been that good, and right out of the box, too.
The trigger has been good/excellent right out of the box and has steadily improved with shooting. It now compares with several of my gunsmith tweaked 1911 Colts. The combination of a good shooter's trigger and a great fitting bbl. has resulted in a gun that's more accurate than either of my two other HP's, both of which are Brownings.
From a solid rest, several of my handload prescriptions plus American Eagle's 125 gr FMJ's will consistently give me ~2" groups at 25 yards. This is the limit of my vision now & I can't do better even with any of my target guns; all holdovers from my days shooting NRA Bullseye competition.
When I first got the SA-35, I thought the factory grips were a bit thicker than my Browning HP's and not particularly to my liking. I fitted them out with a pair of Hogue's that have given it more of 1911 feel in the hand. HP's are justly famous for their feel ergonomics and this one is no exception...especially so with the new Hogues. Not to mention that they're truly good looking...
Lastly, I've got to mention that the Springfield designed safety on this gun is outstanding. Original HP's, those from the early years had a miserable little button thing that was a royal PITA to find and disengage...this one is more akin to the Mklll types as seen in the last of the FN produced HP's.
All in all, it's a very well set up gun, and one that I've been carrying almost daily. Here's the obligatory pic with the Hogues installed. Best regards, Rod
The trigger has been good/excellent right out of the box and has steadily improved with shooting. It now compares with several of my gunsmith tweaked 1911 Colts. The combination of a good shooter's trigger and a great fitting bbl. has resulted in a gun that's more accurate than either of my two other HP's, both of which are Brownings.
From a solid rest, several of my handload prescriptions plus American Eagle's 125 gr FMJ's will consistently give me ~2" groups at 25 yards. This is the limit of my vision now & I can't do better even with any of my target guns; all holdovers from my days shooting NRA Bullseye competition.
When I first got the SA-35, I thought the factory grips were a bit thicker than my Browning HP's and not particularly to my liking. I fitted them out with a pair of Hogue's that have given it more of 1911 feel in the hand. HP's are justly famous for their feel ergonomics and this one is no exception...especially so with the new Hogues. Not to mention that they're truly good looking...
Lastly, I've got to mention that the Springfield designed safety on this gun is outstanding. Original HP's, those from the early years had a miserable little button thing that was a royal PITA to find and disengage...this one is more akin to the Mklll types as seen in the last of the FN produced HP's.
All in all, it's a very well set up gun, and one that I've been carrying almost daily. Here's the obligatory pic with the Hogues installed. Best regards, Rod
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