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[Bill]

Anyone familiar with the Springfield version of the Browning Hi Power out now?

https://fieldethos.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Tital-Image-scaled.jpeg

I've always wanted an actual FN made one, but this is interesting, with some subtle changes for better functionality.

Springfield Armory SA-35 - YouTube

[6spdC6]

Of all the Hi Power offerings out there that was the one I would buy. Unfortunately I live in the peoples republic of NY and its magazine capacity scares the shit out of the NY city liberals that run this state.

Checked in with a few local gun shops to try to order the gun, as I know there are smaller capacity magazines available. They would not or could not help.

As stated that one gave me the best impression and I would gladly drop money and get it. Among other things it does not have that magazine disconnecter stuff which in many other guns makes the trigger pull much nastier.

[Yesfam]

The gun is fairly new but everything I have read about them is positive. I believe I saw somewhere it was selected as Gun of the Year for 2023 by Friends of the NRA. I have been hankering for a Hi-Power and believe I would buy this one.

[allthrottleandsomebottle]

Guys at the range like the SA-35, I have yet to shoot one.
Around $500, or if lucky at auction $1k for a real one that's a shooter with no life time warranty.....:D

[Bill]

Guys at the range like the SA-35, I have yet to shoot one.
Around $500, or if lucky at auction $1k for a real one that's a shooter with no life time warranty.....:D

https://gun.deals/search/apachesolr_search/springfield sa-35

Looks like about $ 700+ is what they are fetching.

For $ 500, I'd buy one today.

[Torqaholic]

Hickock says the weight is a negative but that probably makes it limpwrist proof. I don't personally like being forced to shoot with a locked wrist and stiff arm as required with most plastic frames. Better accuracy to be had when you're telling the gun what to do rather than the other way around.

[Bill]

bump, so folks have an opportunity to discuss something, ANYTHING but the dumpster fire currently captivating the forum

[GTOguy]

The Springfield version gets high marks from every source I've read. Appears to be an excellent value. So much cooler than the plastic guns.

[JRD77VET]

The Springfield version gets high marks from every source I've read. Appears to be an excellent value. So much cooler than the plastic guns.

:iagree:

All I've read on them has been positive. ( the only negative is it's not made by FN )

[markids77]

I almost bought one after reading a bunch of reviews. Ended up with the real thing though. It's a low miles chrome with adjustable sights which was badly discolored from sitting in a drawer somewhere for 30 or so years... most paper is acidic and the finish was hazy with a few tiny rust spots... cleaned up nicely, great trigger since I pulled the mag disconnect out, and I only paid $670.00 for it. I don't think it had fired a full box from new... there is virtually no wear anywhere. Unless you "need" one now I would shop around a bit for a good original... it will probably appreciate in value over time, the Springfield perhaps not.

[Torqaholic]

Anyone familiar with the Springfield version of the Browning Hi Power out now?
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This guy seems to be -

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* Some of these problems are related to early production models.

[Frankie the Fink]

If a company cannot make a 1911 properly, arguably one of the oldest designs for a handgun ever they should pack it in. As to the weight, my original Series 70 Colt Government Model in long slide was a brick - and any other similar 1911 would most likely be as well.

[allthrottleandsomebottle]

https://gun.deals/search/apachesolr_search/springfield sa-35

For $ 500, I'd buy one today.

Here's one thats close enough.... :D

https://wolverinedefencefirearm.com/product/springfield-armory-sa-35-for-sale/

Hard for me to buy new with auction deals.....just picked this up for $350 the other day :D

[Norm]

I did not fire one, my good buddy has the Browning Hi-Power date stamped in the late 1930's, was appraised for $2,000+ about 10 years ago. Very nice pistol.

[BADRACR1]

If a company cannot make a 1911 properly, arguably one of the oldest designs for a handgun ever they should pack it in. As to the weight, my original Series 70 Colt Government Model in long slide was a brick - and any other similar 1911 would most likely be as well.

My Ruger SR1911 Commander 9mm weighs 29 oz. I use it as a daily carry. With a good belt and holster can't even tell it is there.76210
I'll take it over a plastic gun any day. The long slide ( or even a standard length) would be a lot harder to carry.
Top one is the nine. Bottom is it's .45 brother.

[BADRACR1]

I almost bought the Browning version a few years ago. One of the most beautiful deep blue pistols I have ever seen. I think we were about $75 apart on price.
I have always regretted it.
I am interested in this new version. For the price seems like a deal.

[Vette40th]

Regardless of what you buy, just train with it..
Modern 1911s are pretty well made. I like the Springfield Ronins.
I carry a P226 or P365 or CZ PCR, all depending on weather..
Whatever you carry, train with it, of which I am sure we all agree..

[Frankie the Fink]

My Ruger SR1911 Commander 9mm weighs 29 oz. I use it as a daily carry. With a good belt and holster can't even tell it is there.76210
I'll take it over a plastic gun any day. The long slide ( or even a standard length) would be a lot harder to carry.
Top one is the nine. Bottom is it's .45 brother.
I had a Kimber Ultra-Raptor .45 1911 for about 18 months, it was a Jam-O-Matic and I couldn't trust it, even after 2 trips back to the factory; I think they just couldn't get the timing right on the short action - it got sold down the road.

[simpleman68]

No idea but I do have a Browning/Sig that is my favorite to shoot but don't.

Dealer told me I needed to clean it and put it in storage. They only made them for a couple years and production was quite low. :cool:
Scott

https://i.imgur.com/bOMhqPbh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/P6FT5moh.jpg

[markids77]

No idea but I do have a Browning/Sig that is my favorite to shoot but don't.

Dealer told me I needed to clean it and put it in storage. They only made them for a couple years and production was quite low. :cool:
Scott

https://i.imgur.com/bOMhqPbh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/P6FT5moh.jpg

It is a well designed, extremely well manufactured piece. I wouldn't carry it daily but you should shoot it because that is what it was made for. A couple hundred rounds a year... your grandkids will still be using it regularly.

[BADRACR1]

I had a Kimber Ultra-Raptor .45 1911 for about 18 months, it was a Jam-O-Matic and I couldn't trust it, even after 2 trips back to the factory; I think they just couldn't get the timing right on the short action - it got sold down the road.

I have had several Kimbers. Almost every one would have at least one feed issue per mag when using self-defense style rounds. Tried several different brands of mags. Ball ammo was fine. A friend who is a gunsmith told me he could polish the ramp and tweak the mags to correct the issue. I told him a $1500 pistol shouldn't need work to function properly.
All I have are Ruger 1911's now. They go bang every time.

[slewfoot]

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If you guys get tired of the 1911, go for this SA 911(380). :D I got this a couple years ago. Shoots well.

[markids77]

https://i.imgur.com/nqRMSRX.jpg


If you guys get tired of the 1911, go for this SA 911(380). :D I got this a couple years ago. Shoots well.

No thanks. if i get reduced to shooting a .380 Ima going with Bond... Walther PPK.

[slewfoot]

No thanks. if i get reduced to shooting a .380 Ima going with Bond... Walther PPK.

I have the CCP 380. My son has the PPK