New Springfield SA-35

mk70ss · December 9, 2023, 01:10 PM

Picked this up this morning

**Shane Tuttle** · December 9, 2023, 03:15 PM

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...

**44 AMP** · December 9, 2023, 03:59 PM

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.

mk70ss · December 9, 2023, 04:05 PM

AMP quote:
“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.

rock185 · December 9, 2023, 04:54 PM

I've had an SA-35 for a year and a half or so now. The improved sights and safety are similar to what I paid a gunsmith to add to my Browning Hi Powers years ago. Enjoy that new Hi Power.

44caliberkid · December 9, 2023, 06:42 PM

Great looking pistol, love the grips.

zeke · December 9, 2023, 07:10 PM

Can i ask if the S-35 come with the "thin" grips? Thanks

jmr40 · December 9, 2023, 07:11 PM

For serious work I prefer a plastic gun. But I do like that one and could see one in my safe in the future. It would likely be a range use only gun, but that's OK.

mk70ss · December 9, 2023, 07:15 PM

It does come with the checkered wood thin grips

zeke · December 9, 2023, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mk70ss

It does come with the checkered wood thin grips

Thanks, it be appreciated

HighValleyRanch · December 9, 2023, 10:11 PM

Nice looking pistol!
That rear sight resembles a Heinie ledge straight 8 sight.

XDforever · December 10, 2023, 04:24 AM

Looks good. I guess those 35's don't come optics ready?

Joe

RickB · December 10, 2023, 05:05 PM

Girsan's Hi-Power clone is available with beavertail, ambi safety, optics-ready, and with light rail, if a "modern" HP is your desire.

gwpercle · December 10, 2023, 06:35 PM

I would buy one on Looks Alone ... Blue steel , checkered walnut grips and one of the sexiest looking handguns ever built ... where were you 20 years ago when I had money and eyes that could focus .

Awesome Pistol ... I hope it shoots as good as it looks !
Gary

**44 AMP** · December 10, 2023, 07:27 PM

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.

mk70ss · December 10, 2023, 07:32 PM

I like the Springfield version because it has none of the crap I don’t need. I like blued steel, wood grips, open sights, and a good trigger. All that othe stuff is superfluous to me.

Sharkbite · December 10, 2023, 07:38 PM

Im pretty sure i still have the factory SA-35 grips in my parts bin. My Wife got me a pair of G10 grips for mine. If anyone needs em PM me. Cost of shipping gets em to you.

PolarFBear · December 10, 2023, 08:46 PM

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.

TunnelRat · December 10, 2023, 10:12 PM

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.

rodfac · December 19, 2023, 11:41 PM

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

RickB · December 21, 2023, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Can i ask if the S-35 come with the "thin" grips? Thanks

To my eye, the SA-35 grips look thicker than some grips on the market.
I have Spegel grips on my Browning, and they are no more than 1/16" thick at the top; it could be the bevel on the Springfield grips make them look thicker than they are.

zeke · December 21, 2023, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickB

To my eye, the SA-35 grips look thicker than some grips on the market.
I have Spegel grips on my Browning, and they are no more than 1/16" thick at the top; it could be the bevel on the Springfield grips make them look thicker than they are.

Thanks, it be appreciated. Have Navidrex on all mine currently. They were the thinnest i could find back when (cheaper back when also).

https://www.brownells.com/gun-parts/...?sku=647035002

radom · December 22, 2023, 03:29 AM

very tempted but need a new SA auto like I need a new wife as the one here is cow fest on new the new 1911s

December 9, 2023, 01:10 PM	#1
mk70ss Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,642	New Springfield SA-35 Picked this up this morning __________________ Say when.....

December 9, 2023, 03:15 PM	#2
Shane Tuttle Staff Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 9,455	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... __________________ If it were up to me, the word "got" would be deleted from the English language. Posting and YOU: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

December 9, 2023, 03:59 PM	#3
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 30,477	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. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

December 9, 2023, 04:05 PM	#4
mk70ss Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,642	AMP quote: “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. __________________ Say when.....

December 9, 2023, 04:54 PM	#5
rock185 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2001 Location: Out West in Rim Country Posts: 1,120	I've had an SA-35 for a year and a half or so now. The improved sights and safety are similar to what I paid a gunsmith to add to my Browning Hi Powers years ago. Enjoy that new Hi Power. __________________ COTEP 640, NRA Life

December 9, 2023, 06:42 PM	#6
44caliberkid Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2017 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,276	Great looking pistol, love the grips.

December 9, 2023, 07:10 PM	#7
zeke Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 1999 Location: NW Wi Posts: 1,759	Can i ask if the S-35 come with the "thin" grips? Thanks

December 9, 2023, 07:11 PM	#8
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,973	For serious work I prefer a plastic gun. But I do like that one and could see one in my safe in the future. It would likely be a range use only gun, but that's OK. __________________ "If you're still doing things the same way you were doing them 10 years ago, you're doing it wrong" Winston Churchill

December 9, 2023, 07:15 PM	#9
mk70ss Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,642	It does come with the checkered wood thin grips __________________ Say when.....

December 9, 2023, 10:11 PM	#11
HighValleyRanch Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2005 Posts: 4,135	Nice looking pistol! That rear sight resembles a Heinie ledge straight 8 sight. __________________ From the sweet grass to the slaughter house; From birth until death; We travel between these two eternities........from 'Broken Trail"

December 10, 2023, 04:24 AM	#12
XDforever Senior Member Join Date: September 10, 2006 Location: North Texas Posts: 179	Looks good. I guess those 35's don't come optics ready? Joe

December 10, 2023, 05:05 PM	#13
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,559	Girsan's Hi-Power clone is available with beavertail, ambi safety, optics-ready, and with light rail, if a "modern" HP is your desire. __________________ Runs off at the mouth about anything 1911 related on this site and half the time is flat out wrong.

December 10, 2023, 06:35 PM	#14
gwpercle Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 1,915	I would buy one on Looks Alone ... Blue steel , checkered walnut grips and one of the sexiest looking handguns ever built ... where were you 20 years ago when I had money and eyes that could focus . Awesome Pistol ... I hope it shoots as good as it looks ! Gary

December 10, 2023, 07:27 PM	#15
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 30,477	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. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

December 10, 2023, 07:32 PM	#16
mk70ss Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,642	I like the Springfield version because it has none of the crap I don’t need. I like blued steel, wood grips, open sights, and a good trigger. All that othe stuff is superfluous to me. __________________ Say when.....

December 10, 2023, 07:38 PM	#17
Sharkbite Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2013 Location: Western slope of Colorado Posts: 3,822	Im pretty sure i still have the factory SA-35 grips in my parts bin. My Wife got me a pair of G10 grips for mine. If anyone needs em PM me. Cost of shipping gets em to you.

December 10, 2023, 08:46 PM	#18
PolarFBear Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2015 Location: NE Tennessee, a "Free State" Posts: 487	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.

December 10, 2023, 10:12 PM	#19
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,416	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.

December 19, 2023, 11:41 PM	#20
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,657	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 __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73. Last edited by rodfac; December 19, 2023 at 11:51 PM.

December 22, 2023, 03:29 AM	#23
radom Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2000 Posts: 1,379	very tempted but need a new SA auto like I need a new wife as the one here is cow fest on new the new 1911s