The Springfield Armory SA-35

[@wraith67]

I always liked the BHP, wanted one for a long time, but while I could spring for $1400+ for a used gun, the $1000-$3000 upgrade and accurize packages wasn't justifiable. But I sprang for this one, and 400 rounds in, I'm very pleased, SA took care of a lot of the big issues.

[@resolute123]

Chris's channel deserves to be 100k. Share this channel with your gun buddies.

[@Mrgunsngear]

Thanks

[@ms.annthrope415]

Unfortunately, Pachmayr isn't making bumper pads for the Browning mags anymore. I have had a BHP since 1987 and bought a pack ofnthr bumper pads and installed them on the bottom of the flush fit BHP mags. So when I got the SA35 with their flush fit magazines, I pulled the base pads and now i have 5 mags with bumper pads. Bumper pads really help eliminate the failure to seat and lock magazines, a feature you can see with every manufacturer making extended base pads for their magazines. The SA35 does not have a firing pin block as in thr Mark III of BHP. The barrels used in the Mark III wwre 2 piece braised barrels. The SA35 uses 1 piece cold forged barrels. Much better improvement.

[@PrintWizard89]

I got my SA35 back in November and hit the 2000 round mark on it last weekend. It's been 100 percent, though I did swap out some parts to try out. It's been excellent to shoot.

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

I can’t wait to pick mine up after my state’s mandatory waiting period. Dealer got 12 of them in this week.

[@miketeeveedub5779]

I remember back in the late 80s I attending an airshow here in Western Canada. There was also a Canadian army recruitment booth displaying the C9 LMG, C7 rifles and the Hi-Power pistols. Here it is 35 years later and the Army is still using them all. Either they're that good, or Canadian equipment procurement is that bad. I think it's a little of both. ;) That said, I loved how the Hi-Power felt in my hands. Great gun for the time - true testament to John Browning's genius. Cheers!

[@SmallArmsSolutions]

True statement, eh

[@burnyburnoutze2nd]

It's honestly amazing the hi powers in current CAF service work at all, due to all of them being of vintage WW2 era manufacture. There isn't to many 80 to 90 year old guns that still work mostly reliably after bring used and abused for that length of time.

[@rexhinlo3398]

I think the Canadian military spent too much time and money on a study or studies on what firearm to procure to replace thd Hi-Power. Well, since the SA-35 is already here, why won't the Canadian military continue using this platform? The most important difference is the elimination of a magazine safety on the SA-35.

[@burnyburnoutze2nd]

@@rexhinlo3398 it's a combination of a few things: 1. The Canadian forces wants something more modern than a pre WW2 era designed, single action, hammer fired, steel framed handgun with zero provisions for attachments. Times have changed, and it's time to go with a more modern handgun. 2. The hi powers in current service are geriatric and ancient by service gun standards; we've been using them longer than America used the M1911A1s after WW2. 3. Browning no longer makes the hi power. The ones in service were all manufactured during WW2 by the John Inglis company, which no longer exists. And even if we did opt to just simply buy more hi powers, there would be parts compatability problems; since the ones we use are all first generation hi powers, while all the commercial ones are mostly mark 2 and 3s, it would become a logistical nightmare to keep both sets of hi powers maintained, as their parts are not 100% interchangeable.

[@baker90338]

@@burnyburnoutze2nd so I can think of a solution but it’s kinda a cop out. Upgrade to a DA/SA and try out the CZ75. Granted Canada is probably too busy right now mismanaging it’s funds in a way only colt could match.

[@baobo67]

Legend lives on. Love to see the ''Detective" or PI model produced again ie same but 1 inch shorter. Originally from Argentina,

[@RobinP556]

I’ve always liked the High Power. I carried one in place of the M9 in Desert Storm, an original Browning. I liked the M9 a bit more than a Raven, and given the unit that I was in my team sergeant said that I was free to carry it if I wanted as long as I had the M9 stuffed away somewhere that wasn’t too far out of the way. I’m glad to see that someone is making a nicely updated version.

[@jyung4957]

How did you get it into country???

[@RobinP556]

@@jyung4957 I was in Special Forces, I just carried it in my holster, no big deal. I don’t imagine that this would go over well in Big Army, but in SF we got away with a lot

[@jyung4957]

@@RobinP556 I was uplift for 6 ODA's in Afghanistan 2016, yall definitely got away with that lmao

[@TXGRunner]

@@jyung4957 In Desert Storm, lots of folks brought whatever they wanted. It turned into a huge mess on the return because they wanted to block people from bringing back war trophies but they just claimed "I brought it from home." Folks had 1911, Colt SAA, all sorts of stuff. By 2003, they put a lid on all that - no personal firearms. In Vietnam, Korea, and WW II, people sent pistols via the mail to soldiers, with ammo. Now everything is x-rayed coming and going.

[@jyung4957]

@@TXGRunner my dad brought home an Iraqi red or maroon beret, money, license plates, lol. His friend disassembled an AK47 and hid it in a bag inside the gas tank of an LMTV. But quickly decided against that lol. My dad said they went into bunkers with trucks loaded to the brim with 7 62x39 and stacks of AK47's.

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

I love my old school based guns…. My top four: 1 SA-35 2 CZ 75 B 3 Colt 1911 4 Beretta 92F

[@celmer6]

If we're lucky maybe Springfield will introduce a model with a nice Beavertail frame.

[@bettycocker2226]

crossing my fingers for something similar to the MC35 OPS. just offer one of each, a modern and an original.

[@johnnybagofdoughnuts4193]

This pistol is what will bring me back to Springfield. Nearly perfect execution

[@kingsolomoniii8594]

I’m glad Springfield is making the hi power. I hope they bring out other models of it like they do with their 1911s. Thanks for the videos.

[@bmstylee]

I would be interested in one with night sights and a light rail. But a faithful reproduction would be just as good.

[@MSWeaponsChannel]

They aren’t making it! Just re-branding it.

[@lioncelica5170]

I honestly can't wait to see a Hi Power with a pic rail for lights and an optics cut slide

[@craigbenz4835]

@@lioncelica5170 : I honestly can't see a Hi Power with a pic rail for lights and an optics cut slide. Different strokes for different folks.

[@lioncelica5170]

@@craigbenz4835 SpringFUDD Armory is making it for crying out loud, of course it will happen. I only wish FN had the balls to do it with their quality rather than some Amerifat company made for civilian sales only that has capitalized upon Springfield Arsenal's name once they went under.

[@solomongrundy9735]

I was able to pick one up a few weeks ago, I absolutely love it.

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

I just bought mine yesterday. Now it’s in “jail” in my state until I can come back and pick it up.

[@gewamser]

I’ve had many Hi Powers in my life, 3 that I was issued, 2 FN’s and an Inglis, all functioned without a hitch. I did replace one internal extractor, come to think of it. My current FN is a never issued Israeli model from ‘93, again, accurate and reliable but with a transitional mix of parts, not a true MK3. Love them.

[@romeoechofoxtrot18]

I think we all would love to hear your thoughts on the U.S. Army's ngsw weapons program

[@MDpolo]

I was very excited about this pistol when it was announced and couldn’t wait to get my hands on one. It took a while but finally one came into my local gun shop. One day I happen to be at my local gun shop and they told me they had gotten the S 35 but couldn’t sell it to me. It was very disappointing to see how scratched up it was. They told me that when they unsealed the package and opened the box they couldn’t believe the scratches on it. So, they sent it back to Springfield Armory. Couple weeks later they received another one. The second one was equally as scratched as the first one. Scratches were in different places so they did not send the same one back. This second sample was returned as well. A few more weeks after that a third sample came in and this third sample had the front sight shoved into the dovetail at an angle so the corner was sticking out of the canal. This third sample was returned to Springfield as well. My enthusiasm for buying one and testing it has diminished dramatically. Thank you very much for your video.

[@LuvBorderCollies]

Whether its vehicles or vaxx or whatever, its best to wait about 2 years. Just speaking from experience with Chevy, Isuzu, Honda and Pfizer.

[@albertoalfonso9780]

Love your videos. There’s folks on here that think they know, and those that know. You’re the latter, and it shows in your presentation. Thank you.

[@toddhovis3115]

You did it again. Thanks to this video I went out got one . As i did with Springfield armory Saint.

[@2010GT500]

First positive review of this pistol I’ve seen

[@hopewilliams6705]

I have a Hungarian FEG high power clone got it for a hundred bucks 12 yrs ago and has been a great pistol

[@hopewilliams6705]

But I really want one of these

[@XrayxRich]

I bought an FN model in 1984. I believe it's the sexiest pistol ever made.

[@petesheppard1709]

It is good indeed to see the _Grande Puissance_ come back and at a reasonable price. FN was always too proud of theirs. I scratched my HP hitch with an Argentine FM, a true copy of the early '60s model, which I really like because of the spur hammer; it doesn't bite my hand.

[@caseysimpson1806]

Thank you for this review. I parted with my Argie a few years back. This model is an improvement over that handgun. Your comment about not being a safe queen is very relevant. I found my old one practical to CCW and fun to shoot.

[@feldwebel999]

I just fired mine (low 4,000's S/N), and used a couple of ProMag 15 rd mags in addition to the factory (MecGar) mag. I had some FTF issues - even with the factory mag. The FTF happened near the end of the mags - that is, it fired about 12 or so rounds without problem, and then the slide would lock to the rear like the magazine was empty. However, when looking into the open chamber, there would be one or two remaining rounds. Removed the magazine, reinserted it and then let the slide go fwd again and fired the remaining rounds without problems. I only fired about 200 rounds, and I can't recall going through an entire magazine (15 rds) without it happening. Otherwise no problems - no FTE (as mentioned in many KZbin videos). I have some MecGar mags on order (13 rds) - seems BHP magazines are hard to find. Thanks, for the great video.

[@jmfa57]

I picked up a Hungarian PJK-9HP back in the 1980s for two hundred bucks. It is still my favorite pistol. My complaints are sights that are mostly invisible to guys my age and a rough, gritty, tiny safety. The trigger pull is nasty but the HiPowers are known for that. Mine is extremely accurate. It has the rounded hammer. The machining inside is kind of rough, but it is just fine on the outside. I would sooo love to get an SA-35, but I doubt this will ever be sold in California with our wretched laws. Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@liberaceboiithe3rd5]

You make some of the most thorough and informative firearm videos. Keep it up brother

[@rexhinlo3398]

The thumb safety was supposed to hold the slide back. Strange that when the slide stop was removed, the safety disengaged and let go of the slide.

[@JeffPDX1]

Made me jump... I call that a failure.

[@chrstrly]

I got mine the day it was released. Under retail. I love it.

[@nccr-13pr72]

An utterly beautiful gun.

[@richardlahan7068]

The magazine disconnect safety (and magazine retainer) were part of a French Army requirement from the 1930s trials that FN kept after the French decided not adopt the High Power. The Belgian Army kept the magazine safety and magazine retainer, as did all other users of the High Power.

[@josedorsaith5261]

My Grandfather got me a browning HP for when I turned 18. He taught me to shoot rifles and pistols. Sadly, the handgun ban hit us in the UK and it was seized by the police and scrapped, alongside his collection of rifles and pistols...

[@MKD.357]

That’s why you don’t register your firearms. They can’t come confiscate what they don’t know about.

[@nlwilliamsj]

One of the guns I regret selling the most was my Belgian made Browning Hi-Power I purchased brand new in 2005. It had beautiful bluing and wood grips. I later went to college, was broke, and needed the money, so I sold it regrettably. I can't remember how, but I removed the magazine cutoff feature from the pistol, and the "mousetrap" springs from the magazines and that made it a lot nicer to shoot.

[@stevenh.390]

Nice vid. Been on the hunt for one for the past year. Heard there were QC issues/ FTE failures etc. Saw Girsan released their version and FN releasing their version soon. But it was the SA one I wanted most of all. Finally a LGS got one in last week right around Halloween. I pick it up next week! Gun is sleek, clean ( not stamped with Springfield Armory all over the gun), do wish it came w/ 2 mags. Looking forward to getting it to the range.

[@MrWmeyer]

Picked mine up last week. Very disappointed. FTE issues. Gonna feed some different ammo through it to see if that makes a difference. Also, disappointed with the fit and finish. Should have purchased the new FN version?

[@ElTejon47901]

Thanks for getting him the ammo, Tim. Will be up to buy a gun soon.

[@jerryh9307]

Old school pinch check. Love it. Been a while since I’ve caught a vid. You’re looking in good health, that’s good. Thanks for review. I’m still waiting for this SA to get a little time under its belt before proceeding.

[@CircaSriYak]

Being wise in the gun community is knowing the difference between a weapon and Product.

[@felixdewinter3484]

And this is a product to you?

[@georgewhitworth9742]

Easy Sun Tzu, I'm sure you're the wisest in the community where you like to rain on peoples parades.

[@ivancruz3665]

Just got one of these 🔥🔥🔥

[@whiterook8483]

I had a Browning in the early ‘80’s when I was a young buck. The trigger slapped my finger to the point I hated shooting it. I sold it and always regretted it.

[@KossoffFan]

My only Hi Power so far is my FEG. Oddly enough, I've only put 100 rounds through it and the ones that worked without a problem were the hollow points. The Remington/UMC FMJs gave it hiccups one out of every mag.

[@Gabthar]

The official pistol of the EuroBoomer.

[@jameslonano5659]

One year later and I've not even seen one for sale at dozens of gun shops or gun shows. I want one bad. I've owned several commercial fixed and adjustable sight Browning versions, FN Military contract versions, and some very nice FN special editions like the outstanding SFS. Yet none of these will hold a candle to what SA did here.

[@johnqpublic2718]

Yesterday was NGD for me and I'm still fizzing over it, tho not an SA-35

[@MrSLF]

Thank you.

[@JJ-pi3sj]

"Safe Queen" Love it.

[@johnwhitneykokalis9990]

Having medium to small hands, I never had an issue with hammer bite on any type of original or cloned Hightower. I am waiting for my Springfield HP to come in the next few weeks.

[@josh656]

My former PD authorized the 4th(?) Gen S&W’s for off duty carry provided the magazine safety was deactivated.

[@stevewhisperer6609]

A very good video of a great pistol. I was finally able to snag one of these up at the local gun store last month. I'd been patiently, ( mostly ) waiting on one since they were announced last year. Got her cleaned and lubed, but no round range yet. I also have a .40 Tactical Hi Power that I bought while stationed in Germany during the mid 90's.

[@dgambrel9241]

Mine had the worst trigger I have ever had on a firearm. The sights shot about 18” low at 7 yards. Some guy wanted it anyway, never again.

[@Hibernicus1968]

I have had two of these. In both cases, the guns had serious failure to extract problems. In the first gun, it could simply not be made to run reliably, and the second gun was a warranty replacment.. The second gun was made to work, but... Well, I'll get to that in a minute. The cause of this, as I learned from my gunsmith, in both my SA-35s, the cam pin was located a few thousands of an inch out of where it was supposed to be, and this was causing the gun to unlock too early, while chamber pressures are still too high, and the extractor claw simply couldn't hang into the rim of the cartridge. The second gun was sent back to Springfield Armory, and it came back working, and I thought the problem was fixed, so I sent it off to my gunsmith to have the frame stippled and a gold bead front sight installed. He decided to check and see what Springfield had done with the extractor, and I'm glad he did, because he discovered a solid steel pin had been inserted into the center of the extractor spring. This pin was limiting the travel of the extractor, basically "locking" it in place, in order to prevent it slipping off the rim of a cartridge. This didn't fix the issue; it put a band aid on it. The underlying issue -- that the barrel was unlocking from the slide early, while chamber pressures were still too high -- remained unresolved. Springfield had just found a way to force the extractor to stay on the cartridge rim. This worked, but it meant the extractor, and the roll pin holding into the slide, were now taking a lot more stress than they were ever designed to take, trying to pull a cartridge case out, while high pressure was pushing the brass of the cartridge case tightly against the walls of the chamber. He was worried this was eventually going to cause the extractor to break, or the roll pin to fail. I will try buying another SA-35 a few years down the road. Springfield Armory has been getting a lot of returns for this failure to extract issue, and hopefully they can improve their QC, and get that cam pin in the frame located correctly. Other than that, the ones I had were great pistols, with an outstanding factory trigger, and great accuracy.

[@dawsonweber99]

I have one on the serial range of 5500. It’s still has all the issues that the early ones did. The ejector fails to grab empty cases incredibly frequently, and the hammer is off center and is repeatedly hitting the right side of the frame resulting in metal peeling from the hammer. Mine also had a bunch of bluing salt crud around the front of the slide.

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

The “rumor” is that at the 7000 serial number range, Springfield “fixed” the extractor issue. But then I heard someone in the 10000 numbered range, still had issues. I bought one NIB yesterday from my dealer who got 12 of them. It’s in the 18000 range. I hope the issue is fixed by now.

[@dawsonweber99]

@@colt10mmsecurity68What’s the verdict on this comment now that it’s been 8 months? Does it run?

[@MS-fo8vr]

The supermodel of handguns.

[@sgtlt]

This will be a nice gun if Springfield ever ships them to stores

[@sig7798]

I just picked the SA 35 up yesterday (July 19) and went to the range and I had failure to feed right out of the box on the secon round. In total I had 3 failures to feed shooting a box of 50 rds of Federal ammo. Worst performance out of any handgun I have owned. Going back to Springfield!!

[@T30-z5w]

Years ago I had an old German occupation high power and I also had a newer FN that I carried on duty for a while in the early 90s. High powers are pretty nice but they do have their quirks. Saying that this pistol made the 1911 obsolete is a bit of a stretch. They’re different. Designed for different calibers. I prefer the 1911 because the of trigger. I have both single and double stacked 1911s so capacity is irrelevant.

[@Paladin1873]

My first Hi Power was a Waffen marked pistol as well. It was a real dog but it always fired, sometime when I didn't want it to. In this regard it was similar to my first Luger, most disconcerting.

[@Sandhill1988]

Besides the fact that this weapon should be blued, it is a great pistol from the nostalgic reasons and standpoint. I'm sure it shoots like a dream and still very formidable. But in this day and age of pistols that average 18 + rounds in the magazine on a probably 25% lighter it's kind of a foregone time as utilitarian practicality goes. Don't get me wrong I would love to own one (blued). For me the Beretta 92FS is my all-around all-time favorite sidearm. If I can only have one it's my 92.

[@jakeweston8616]

Is yer 92 (blued)?

[@tedhodge4830]

This handgun looks damn good with the finish as is.

[@life_of_riley88]

The CZ75 is painted. . . What's the point?

[@Sandhill1988]

@@jakeweston8616 one of them is.

[@Sandhill1988]

@@tedhodge4830 agreed but IMO it's missing that classic touch. Personal preference. Hopefully they'll offer it in different finishes down the road.

[@Logisticalstudiesgroup]

Improved the trigger tremmensely

[@JosephAnthonyJosefius]

I can see a lot of influence from this pistol with my CZ 75 and variant pistols.

[@SmallArmsSolutions]

There is really no influence. The CZ75 is a total different animal. Especially the trigger group as well as the way the frame and slide fit together

[@JosephAnthonyJosefius]

@@SmallArmsSolutions Ok, you've shattered my reason not to buy one. :) I need one of these in my collection.

[@JosephAnthonyJosefius]

I bought one, it's arriving at my FFL next week :)

[@runnerba]

I wasn't very happy, in terms of accuracy, testing a new copy, SN around 14,000, if I'm not mistaken. Even at 10m. I tested about 50 rounds of reloaded ammunition, it worked perfectly, but the accuracy disappointed me. I'll test it later with it supported. My biggest practice is with strike-fire pistols. Suddenly I'm the one who's wavering, but my fear is that the finish on the barrel crown isn't perfect (just a suspicion).

[@TXGRunner]

Is the firing pin not titanium? Dan Wesson and other 1911 makers tend to use titanium firing pins with stiff fp spring to pass drop safe test without a mechanical fp safety (e.g. Shwarz or Colt S80 style). The super lightweight fp doesn't have enough mass to overcome spring in a 5' drop. I have two BHPs 40S&W I bought ~2003. Both were modified for modern concealed carry. I just recently had one fitted with a 357 Sig barrel. SA-35 looks great.

[@phx4closureman]

*Just picked one up - LOVE it!!*

[@Atpost334]

Good video overall, but I always chuckle at the ridiculous statement when someone says that the hi power made the 1911 obsolete. A lot of U.S. soldiers were carrying that “obsolete” handguns in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm and even some units still today with fantastic success. Both the 1911 and the hi power are great guns and designs. That’s why both are still being produced today (1911 design more widely than the hi power). To say that the 1911 was obsolete when the hi power was introduced in the 1930s is simply not accurate.

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

If the 1911 were indeed obsolete, then whyndoesnnearlynebwrynfun manufacturer make a 1911 to this very day???? It’s also true about Glocks. For if Glock was truly obsolete, then people wouldn’t be buying them. PSA wouldn’t be copying them. Sig, S&W, FN, Springfield, Canik, Tisas, PSA, nor anyone else wouldn’t continue to compare their latest model to an old school Glock.

[@rockerdude8000]

I think this is way better than the fn made new high power. I just hope they make different models I would love to have checkering on the grip and a stainless steel model.

[@andreivaldez2929]

How is it better than FN's reproduction? Genuinely curious, not familiar with there's but I understand that FN is a reputable manufacturer - can't imagine them messing this up.

[@LiteralCrimeRave]

@@andreivaldez2929 The new FN one isnt a reproduction, it's a completely new design

[@micfasto8700]

You have great taste in guns. I was finally able to get one a few days ago. Was on the list the 1st day it was announced. I think it looks great. I really miss my old Hi Power

[@Rakaben]

This gun is like a unicorn, It only exists on KZbin! I wonder if Springfield is really making them for the general public?

[@moisesjaimes6315]

Thank you for the review and detail…

[@AMX86]

Love the gun but try and find one. Have 2 on order since last December.

[@michaelbarfield528]

Great review !!!! Although I am waiting for Springfield Armory to release the SA-35 in stainless steel. If possible can you review the "new" FN High Power and compare the SA-35. It would be fascinating.....

[@Paladin1873]

My only complaint is the lack of an ambidextrous safety. When I contacted Springfield about this, I was informed they have no plan to offer one and they don't know if any aftermarket ambi safety will fit it.

[@WHO-xi4zp]

If it’s a exact copy then I don’t see why an after marked one won’t work.

[@Paladin1873]

@@WHO-xi4zp Is it an exact copy? Springfield does not seem to know.

[@max84678]

@@Paladin1873 they say everything but the trigger group can be interchanged with older high-powers so maybe?

[@ms.annthrope415]

If you can get a Browning factory ambi safety it will fit. I swapped my ambi safety from my Browning HP to thr SA35, but it wqs a bit stiff. The factory ambi safety is round with serrations so trying to work it on and off abridged thr skin off my thumb. I swapped it back to thr SA35 factory safety with a shelf/gas pedal design and not just a rounded half cylinder with serrations. Or order an ambi from Cylinder and Slide.

[@Paladin1873]

@@ms.annthrope415 Please let me know how well it works. At present I'm hemming and hawing over the idea of ordering a BHSS ambi safety for my LKCI Regent BR9.

[@FinalLugiaGuardian]

Just saw that you have covid-19. Hope you're recovering well. I had it back in February of 2020. It sucked..

[@GeorgeMoilanen]

Nice video. Thanks. What serial number is yours? Mine is 28XXX. Shoots great 👍. Hope all the extractor issues are fixed. Thanks

[@kyleritchie50]

It took forever for me to get one, but I got it this week. Hopefully the extraction issues are fixed on mine, but I don't even care. It's a classy looking gun, and I need a classy leather holster for it. Got it on sportsman's for MSRP (definitely better than what they go for on other sites).

[@ms.annthrope415]

Sportsmens were completely out. I also shop at a local chain hardware store that carried fishing clothing, boots, and guns. I placed my name on a call list and about a year later I got the call. $50 below MSRP. I had shot maybe 100 rounds with oth any issues. My serial number is in the 25,XXX range so I think they got the bugs out. The early runs in 300s-600s range serial number had some problems. All parts interchange except the sights. I swapped the safeties from my BHP to thr SA35, tried it out. Didn't like it. Swapped it back. I did swap the sear and hammer from thr BHP to the SA35 as the original sear and hammer were tuned up by Terry Tussey Gunsmithing. Zero creep while the SA 35 trigger had a good bit of creep. But the tuned trigger wqs spot on BANG. Just a tiny bit heavy.

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

25xxx range on the serial number? I got my gun yesterday as they just came in from Springfield. My serial number range is 18xxx. That’s a big difference in numbers and you got your about two weeks before I got mine.

[@mikewithers299]

​@colt10mmsecurity68 I just got one yesterday and the serial number is 14xxx! That's crazy. Somebody was holding out at my LGS🤣

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

@@mikewithers299 No doubt!

[@scottsmith4710]

Chris, thanks for bringing us another great video buddy! Awesome pistol.👍

[@9unslin9er]

I've never owned a Hi-Power and was really excited to pick one up. However last year, when I tried to order one, dealers either marked them up, or fiends bid them up to $1200 on Gunbroker. So, I looked at alternatives, and picked up a CZ Shadow 2 for the same price. Think about that... A Hi-Power clone or a Shadow 2... For the same price.

[@georgewhitworth9742]

Demand is a heckuva thing

[@Tadicuslegion78]

I swear this has disappeared because Springfield rushed it too fast in 2020 that it was having major extractor problems and other stuff. So maybe we’ll see a 2.0 soon

[@AMX86]

Don't hold yet breath. Had 2 on order now for 6 months.

[@weasle2904]

the finish also seemed very weak

[@LuvBorderCollies]

I remember Brownells had a HiPower copy for a very brief time in their inventory. But suddenly it vanished. Brownells was officially silent about the reasons but rumor mill said there were major quality issues. That particular one was made in Turkey.

[@residentevil5fan18]

Check out my recent video about this firearm after getting it back from SA 2x times

[@andrewgee241]

TISAS Regent BR9

[@thatguyoverthere2288]

Be cool to have a factory beavertail model like the one nighthawk added to theirs

[@richki.24]

I think I want one of these ...

[@newpeupyoass]

I have a feeling that Springfield didn't add a firing pin block to satisfy the series 70s fans.

[@SmallArmsSolutions]

Nope

[@ms.annthrope415]

That is correct. The firing lin block is on thr Mark III. No firing pin block in the SA 35. The SA35 also uses a one piece cold hammer forged barrel and not the two piece braised barrel in the Browning.

[@topturretgunner]

Nice pistol. Thank you for a great review Chris. Be safe.

[@dimassalazar906]

I'd like to see someone run one for a large round training course. I have been around some weapon tests and they fire thousands of rounds just to see when or if they'll break. It would be nice to see if this High Power holds up.

[@SmallArmsSolutions]

Expensive test!

[@texassportsman5880]

I liked the Hi Power so much that I bought an Israeli surplus FN Hi Power in great condition. In a world where you can own a real FN Hi Power why own a copy?

[@LuvBorderCollies]

The weak point of the orginal design was the feed ramp. It was designed for FMJ not HP. I bought a brand new Browning in early/mid 80's. Despite polishing and slight modding the ramp remained unreliable for HP ammo. I was disappointed after all the money dumped into improving the trigger and sights. I really like its slim profile and ergonomics and overall cool factor. Ended up trading it to someone who wasn't concerned about good defensive ammo. I was hoping for a closeup shot of the ramp to see if it was re-designed. It kind of looks different than the older Browning HP ramp. But I'm not jumping back on that wagon.

[@TXGRunner]

A pistolsmith in San Antonio modded two BHPs of mine for carry in 2005: modern sights, magazine disconnect *hazard* deleted, replaced hammer, new safety, smoothed trigger, etc. feeds JHPs no problem. He did work on ramp, but they were also 40S&W to start with, so maybe the 40 bbls were good for HPs from day one.

[@ms.annthrope415]

If you have the straight feed ramp, it will feed hollowppints. However, there are two sharp corners from the frame supports on each side of the feed ramp that will catch the hollowpoint. On my Browning, I used a Dremel tool with a small grinding stone to polished the sharp corners away. Thr SA 35 also polished the sharp corners away from the factory. The old hump barrel ramp is FMJ only.

[@LuvBorderCollies]

@@ms.annthrope415 Reminds me I should've added the original feed ramp was kind of hump backed which I thought was strange. Thanks for the tip on your ramp mod.

[@ms.annthrope415]

@LuvBorderCollies yes, the Hump feed ramp is for FMJ only. Straight ramp and grind down those corners. You can see the corners poking into the feed ramp area.

[@HypocriticYT]

Once you take up the trigger the trigger pull is crisp on properly fitted guns. You can polish the trigger safety that rides on the mag body. Can also polish that portion of the mag and add a touch of oil if it bothers you that much. Designed as a military pistol they didn’t want troops shooting someone or themselves in the knee or? The way to carry these is cocked and locked or you could fumble and be too slow. Nice to see someone making these other than Turkish. I don’t send my $ to nefarious actors.

[@CarlosLopez-iy6jr]

I’ve always wanted a Browning Hi power but now I can buy one cheaper I’m already looking for the SA-35 I know a guy who has one of these and replaced his Glock 19 with one for his EDC

[@shj2000]

Surprised to hear you say recoil is greater than polymer framed pistols of the same caliber. What were you comparing to come to that conclusion?

[@johngalt234]

Would you rather have Spingfield's new iteration or FN's modernized version?

[@SmallArmsSolutions]

Springfield, I like the classic

[@skepticalbadger]

FN's version isn't remotely a Hi-Power. It's like a kit car compared to a classic original.

[@celmer6]

The New FN Hi-Power has proprietary parts and good luck getting replacements. The Classic has a lot of factory and aftermarket support for parts and accessories. For me it's the Classic. Plus my parts are compatible with my girlfriend's Argentine FM Hi-Power.

[@markchoate9021]

Thanks for the excellent review. I was finally able to find one about 6 weeks ago and loved firing it. However, after about 175 rounds, I experienced some failures to eject which apparently, is a weakness with this model. I have sent it back to SA but have not received it back yet. I did not hear you mention this challenge and I wonder if you had heard of this? Thanks.

[@SmallArmsSolutions]

I only report on my findings and not spread rumors. To date I am in excess of 1500 rounds without failure.

[@markchoate9021]

@@SmallArmsSolutions Thank you very much for that straightforward approach.

[@Beanmachine9198]

As always Chris great review💪🇺🇸

[@Beanmachine9198]

I have a bud with an old school model, he don’t wanna shoot it out, wants to maintain the value, I think he’s considering an SA35

[@HighFalutinTootin]

Love it i want one of these beauties

[@jamesklingenberg9382]

What would be wrong with carrying this weapon at half lock ? It would make for quicker prepare to fire and less worry for premature firing do to dropping : although Springfield claims this not a factor.

[@SmallArmsSolutions]

It has no firing pin lock. It’s inertia of the firing pin that causes the firing of the cartridge when dropped. Not the hammer

[@residentevil5fan18]

I had to ship this gun back to Springfield 2x times already and i recently made a video about the 2nd time i got it back, not happy to say this but SA seems they can’t fix this gun,

[@paulbarnes2752]

Wonder how this compares to the new Girsan version?

[@charleygreycat3352]

Great review! They are not available in ANY guns shop locally, and have not been since coming to market. I see them available on-line at twice the MSRP. Do you have any insight about this? Be well, Sir!

[@ms.annthrope415]

I put my bame and phone woth a friendly gun shop. Went to every gun shop in the city. Went to thr largest gun shops in thr state capitol and another larger city. No luck. Then 1 1/2 years later I got thr call. Got mine last Thursday. Shoots great.

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

I just got mine yesterday. I’ve been waiting for them to come out since they debuted. My FFL sent out a mass email stating they received 12. The first day, they sold five of them, including the one I bought online to hold it. Then I came down amd registered it and all. I can’t wait to shoot it after my state’s mandatory 10-day waiting period.

[@hfinn5706]

I noticed ur sa-35 has bluing salt residue on the slide near the muzzle. Mine does too. It eventually comes back each time I clean it off. Will that harm the gun and will it go away? Thank you for your advice.

[@edhutchinson4247]

It’s a nice gun

[@Vox-Populi]

Functionally it looks like a winner, but to me it seems to be lacking something visually...no X factor. Maybe it's the flat finish.

[@gjg5789]

Agreed. Multiple companies are making clones now but none capture the proper aesthetic.

[@Sandhill1988]

I was thinking the very same thing but I really couldn't put a finger on it. They must offer a blued version.

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

The SA-35’s aesthetics are AWESOME! It’s like a classic ‘64 Ford Mustang convertible. Clean, sleek and that “classic muscle car” look. That’s why everyone wants one.

[@ShmoofWB]

Just curious but where is this gun being made? I saw the Springfield IL markings on the side but I know Springfield has a lot of their stuff from Croatia.

[@SmallArmsSolutions]

Only the XS and Hellion series are made in Croatia

[@ShmoofWB]

@@SmallArmsSolutions Thank you!

[@MKD.357]

Geneseo, IL

[@johnwayne2012]

Could I manual lower the hammer on this SA 35 on a live round like a CZ 75 ? Theoretically could it be done and carried safely that way?

[@SmallArmsSolutions]

I would not, no firing pin safety

[@henrigreene3781]

I’m a little surprised it doesn’t have a decocker. Not necessarily a deal breaker though.

[@SmallArmsSolutions]

This was not supposed to be modernized but true to original. The trigger mod was really not a great stretch but gave people what they always wanted.

[@KG370]

I feel like the only way you can get to get an “authentic” one via surplus channels and not have it be super expensive . I was able to get an Israeli one which I’m getting tuned up.