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PA, USA
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Posted: 10/25/2021 10:31:58 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Nra-Life-Member]
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https://www.ar15.com/forums/General/Springfield-Hi-Power-/5-2497651/ Review https://www.gunsamerica.com/digest/springfields-new-sa-35-iconic-design-with-a-modern-flair/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=20211025_BlogDigest_453gi&utm_campaign=/digest/springfields-new-sa-35-iconic-design-with-a-modern-flair/ https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/springfield-armory-sa-35-high-power-classic-modern-american/ https://www.springfield-armory.com/sa-35-series-handguns/sa-35-handguns/  |
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Posted: 10/25/2021 10:33:18 AM EDT
[#1]
Damn, so likely 550 real world pricing. Impressive, my guess of a grand was wayyyy off.
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PA, USA
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Posted: 10/25/2021 10:34:51 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Nra-Life-Member]
[#2]
I like the steel in the pistol..
Hopefully parts are interchangable with the Original HP. |
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Posted: 10/25/2021 10:37:45 AM EDT
[Last Edit: bgenlvtex]
[#3]
Oooooooooh
A custom Hi-Power renaissance awaits |
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Posted: 10/25/2021 10:37:56 AM EDT
[#4]
Looks nice. Might have to consider one, once I get my hands on it. Only problem for me is no ambi safety since I am a lefty
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Posted: 10/25/2021 10:53:21 AM EDT
[#5]
I’ll take 2 please.
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USA
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Posted: 10/25/2021 10:55:31 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Switchback_Arms]
[#6]
I might be down for one
Does it take Glock mags? |
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Posted: 10/25/2021 10:57:22 AM EDT
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Just got the email. Jesus that’s a good looking pistol.
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GA, USA
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Posted: 10/25/2021 10:59:23 AM EDT
[#8]
Yessssss
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USA
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Posted: 10/25/2021 11:06:28 AM EDT
[Last Edit: JamesTheScot]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Nra-Life-Member: I like the steel in the pistol.. Hopefully parts are interchangable with the Original HP. I was quite skeptical in the other thread. They say they removed the magazine safety and improved the feed-ramp. So I’m curious about parts interchangeability. Also curious if they get to 15 rounds with a magazine follower redesign or have a proprietary frame geometry to accomplish that. My complaints with BHP as a shooter are actually addressed in this “update”: capacity, hammer bite and thumb safety. If they’ve fixed those things while maintaining 100% parts interchangeability and a street price around $500, I’d be tempted to get one. While I’m not crazy about a proprietary barrel design, that’s one of the areas where they could probably get away with it assuming the barrel/slide/recoil assembly are all still interchangeable. I’m also curious if their 15 round mags work on other BHP’s and clones. |
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Posted: 10/25/2021 11:35:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JamesTheScot: I was quite skeptical in the other thread. They say they removed the magazine safety and improved the feed-ramp. So I’m curious about parts interchangeability. Also curious if they get to 15 rounds with a magazine follower redesign or have a proprietary frame geometry to accomplish that. My complaints with BHP as a shooter are actually addressed in this “update”: capacity, hammer bite and thumb safety. If they’ve fixed those things while maintaining 100% parts interchangeability and a street price around $500, I’d be tempted to get one. While I’m not crazy about a proprietary barrel design, that’s one of the areas where they could probably get away with it assuming the barrel/slide/recoil assembly are all still interchangeable. I’m also curious if their 15 round mags work on other BHP’s and clones. They said that the mags and most parts will be interchangeable, but the SA-35 has tighter tolerances so some stuff might need fitting I am assuming.  THE HI-POWER IS BACK! NEW Springfield SA-35 Hi-Power Pistol Review |
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USA
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Posted: 10/25/2021 11:39:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Yumago: They said that the mags and most parts will be interchangeable, but the SA-35 has tighter tolerances so some stuff might need fitting I am assuming.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNrGy6T2AzYQuote HistoryOriginally Posted By Yumago: Originally Posted By JamesTheScot: I was quite skeptical in the other thread. They say they removed the magazine safety and improved the feed-ramp. So I’m curious about parts interchangeability. Also curious if they get to 15 rounds with a magazine follower redesign or have a proprietary frame geometry to accomplish that. My complaints with BHP as a shooter are actually addressed in this “update”: capacity, hammer bite and thumb safety. If they’ve fixed those things while maintaining 100% parts interchangeability and a street price around $500, I’d be tempted to get one. While I’m not crazy about a proprietary barrel design, that’s one of the areas where they could probably get away with it assuming the barrel/slide/recoil assembly are all still interchangeable. I’m also curious if their 15 round mags work on other BHP’s and clones. They said that the mags and most parts will be interchangeable, but the SA-35 has tighter tolerances so some stuff might need fitting I am assuming. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNrGy6T2AzYNice video @obey |
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Posted: 10/25/2021 12:15:08 PM EDT
[#12]
Originally Posted By Nra-Life-Member: |
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Posted: 10/25/2021 12:40:35 PM EDT
[#13]
I'm liking it. Big thread some dealers will have stock by the end of the week.
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Posted: 10/25/2021 12:50:41 PM EDT
[#14]
I ordered 5 from my distributor. I hope I get 2.
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Posted: 10/25/2021 12:54:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Yumago: Looks nice. Might have to consider one, once I get my hands on it. Only problem for me is no ambi safety since I am a lefty Me too/
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Posted: 10/25/2021 1:13:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JamesTheScot: Also curious if they get to 15 rounds with a magazine follower redesign or have a proprietary frame geometry to accomplish that. I’m also curious if their 15 round mags work on other BHP’s and clones. Hopefully they were smart enough to use an existing BHP 15rd Mag. It's not a new technology. |
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Posted: 10/25/2021 1:31:39 PM EDT
[#17]
If these hit the streets with a price under $600, I'll buy one.
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USA
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Posted: 10/25/2021 1:32:33 PM EDT
[#18]
Ohhh...
Might have to sell my SA 1911 for this one... (I know blasphemy, but my 1911 is heavy and .45 acp is getting expensive). 
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MD, USA
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Posted: 10/25/2021 1:44:04 PM EDT
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The mags are just Mec-Gars that have been around for years.
Is it actually American made or is it South American like their 1911 frames? Any word on a Plus P rating? |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 10/25/2021 1:46:49 PM EDT
[#20]
Where can I buy one now?
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USA
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Posted: 10/25/2021 1:52:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Surfgun: The mags are just Mec-Gars that have been around for years. Is it actually American made or is it South American like their 1911 frames? Any word on a Plus P rating? 1) Mec-Gar mags are high quality. 2) No reason to think the frames are made anywhere, but here; their 1911 Frames have been USA made since 2015. This has been well established: https://www.ar15.com/forums/General/Which-Springfield-1911s-are-made-in-USA-now-a-days-/5-2211991/ 3) Don't know, the manual is not out yet, but I typically wouldn't run +P in a 90ish year-old design. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 10/25/2021 1:56:06 PM EDT
[#22]
HI Power looks great.
Can we get some more FALs in 5.56 ala the 4800s SA imported? |
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Posted: 10/25/2021 2:15:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vengarr: I ordered 5 from my distributor. I hope I get 2. So is MSRP really $699? That seems so incredibly low for an all steel, American made pistol. |
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Posted: 10/25/2021 2:25:14 PM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Surfgun: The mags are just Mec-Gars that have been around for years. Is it actually American made or is it South American like their 1911 frames? Any word on a Plus P rating? The 16 page GD thread seems to indicate that they're made in Hungary, so probably FEG forgings and assembled here? |
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Posted: 10/25/2021 3:03:45 PM EDT
[#25]
Wow!!! I hope it runs. It looks to me like Springfield knocked it out of the park and I'm saying that as someone who's not a fan of theirs. Unless they shit the bed when mass production starts, I will absolutely buy at least one. TY SA for bringing this classic back to life!
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Posted: 10/25/2021 3:25:06 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By chibajoe: The 16 page GD thread seems to indicate that they're made in Hungary, so probably FEG forgings and assembled here? The thread full of randoms guesses? |
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Posted: 10/25/2021 3:25:38 PM EDT
[#27]
Anyone know when these will be hitting stores/retailers?
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Posted: 10/25/2021 3:53:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wayfaerer320: Anyone know when these will be hitting stores/retailers? I've been calling around locally and so far nobody knows if/when they are getting them. Brownell's had a preorder earlier but apparently that sold out rapidly. |
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Posted: 10/25/2021 4:03:32 PM EDT
[#29]
I remember when we still hated SA for screwing all of the gunowners in IL, rather than growing a pair and moving.
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Posted: 10/25/2021 4:43:49 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JamesTheScot: I was quite skeptical in the other thread. They say they removed the magazine safety and improved the feed-ramp. So I’m curious about parts interchangeability. Also curious if they get to 15 rounds with a magazine follower redesign or have a proprietary frame geometry to accomplish that. My complaints with BHP as a shooter are actually addressed in this “update”: capacity, hammer bite and thumb safety. If they’ve fixed those things while maintaining 100% parts interchangeability and a street price around $500, I’d be tempted to get one. While I’m not crazy about a proprietary barrel design, that’s one of the areas where they could probably get away with it assuming the barrel/slide/recoil assembly are all still interchangeable. I’m also curious if their 15 round mags work on other BHP’s and clones. Mec-Gar has made 15-round, flush-fit mags for a long time. They're probably just buying from Mec-Gar (not that there's anything wrong with that). |
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Posted: 10/25/2021 4:52:43 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vengarr: Damn, so likely 550 real world pricing. Impressive, my guess of a grand was wayyyy off. I'm seeing dealer price @ $541. It's on backorder though 
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HI, USA
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Posted: 10/25/2021 6:06:36 PM EDT
[#32]
If the parts are compatible with BHPs, (other than the mag safety), i’m in
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Posted: 10/25/2021 7:31:32 PM EDT
[#33]
I just might have to make a little extra room in my budget for one of these.
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USA
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Posted: 10/25/2021 7:34:48 PM EDT
[#34]
One of the best news of 2021 thus far!
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Posted: 10/25/2021 7:45:47 PM EDT
[#35]
I will buy one as soon as I can find one.
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Posted: 10/25/2021 8:01:17 PM EDT
[#36]
That's a damn good looking pistol; and it fixes the hammer bite issue... might have to jump.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 10/25/2021 8:16:11 PM EDT
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Not really a Springfield fan, other than my TRP, but I may have to buy one of these.
Wish they were offering a loaded model with checkered front and back straps, but I could make due with some grip tape. |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 10/25/2021 8:56:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MarkBinSC]
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By aswrg7: Mec-Gar has made 15-round, flush-fit mags for a long time. They're probably just buying from Mec-Gar (not that there's anything wrong with that). The mags are MecGar per the write up in American Rifleman. https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/springfield-armory-sa-35-high-power-classic-modern-american/ |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/25/2021 9:23:31 PM EDT
[#39]
I am in for one. Always loved my Hi-Powers.
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Posted: 10/25/2021 9:27:43 PM EDT
[#40]
Definitely would love to have one.
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Posted: 10/25/2021 9:37:29 PM EDT
[#41]
That's a sexy gun.
Fuck SA though. |
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Posted: 10/26/2021 12:38:51 AM EDT
[#42]
Watched the videos. Love the drop-free magazines.
The hi-power was notorious for magazines not dropping free. Definitely going to snag one when the price goes down a little. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 10/26/2021 6:28:58 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Nra-Life-Member]
[#43]
https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/springfield-armory-sa-35-high-power-classic-modern-american/
Many iterations of the High Power design had caveats suggesting limited or no use of +P 9 mm Luger loads, but the forged SA-35 is fully +P-rated. |
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Posted: 10/26/2021 8:40:03 AM EDT
[#44]
Wow I am pleasantly surprised with how nice this looks. I was expecting it to be a lot more tacticool, but this looks like a classic hi power with some common sense upgrades like extended safety, beveled magwell, and dovetail sights without anything unnecessary.
Pleasantly surprised and I may pick one up with the very reasonable price point |
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Posted: 10/26/2021 9:18:15 AM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Yumago: Looks nice. Might have to consider one, once I get my hands on it. Only problem for me is no ambi safety since I am a lefty Same here. I'm guessing you'll be able to get an ambi safety swap, but if I had this gun I'd want it to be a true left-handed version. |
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Posted: 10/26/2021 9:31:24 AM EDT
[#46]
I love sexy BHPs! I need moar.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/26/2021 8:38:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JohnRippert]
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vengarr: Damn, so likely 550 real world pricing. Impressive, my guess of a grand was wayyyy off. I do not think there is any chance of seeing them at $550. |
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Posted: 10/26/2021 8:51:25 PM EDT
[#48]
Well shit. I was ready to rip the piss out of it but, but that spec for that price and it looks damn good too. I think I might be in.
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Posted: 10/26/2021 9:27:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JohnRippert: I do not think there is any chance of seeing them at $550. Yeah. I think in the thread in gd, someone said dealer pricing was like 550. |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 10/27/2021 7:20:36 AM EDT
[#50]
$541
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