Rubber Duck
Member
I bought 5 Mec-Gar Browning Hi-Power 13rd mags three days from Midway in anticipation of getting a SA-35, at that time they had 105 units in stock now sold out. I guess I wasn't the only with this idea.
Springfield’s SA35
- Thread starter xerts1911
- Start date
Welcome to ArizonaShooting.org!
Join today!
kenpoprofessor
Member
XJThrottle said:
I drive what is appropriate for what I do with the vehicle, and with modern conveniences. Now, I think old cars are cool, but, as an every day, kinda everywhere driver, old designs simply cannot compete. Now, I know this is a revamped HiPower, and that's cool, but it's still got the features of the "old stuff" I absolutely hate, and especially at the price point it is. I have a cheap shooter with those features, and it's nothing I'll use when the SHTF and I have to use it. I like my Tanfoglio SAR, it shoots well, but it only goes to the range.
Have a great, gun carryin', Kenpo day
Clyde
Basher said:
THAT's what she said! :lol:
Some have been bringing crazy prices on the BrokeGunner! We might be able to see one near MSRP by next summer, maybe....
Already read one review saying the safety felt a little more positive in both positions than HP's have been known for. That's a good thing. I am not keen on ditching the mag d/c, as it really trashes the trigger reset. However, it's certainly been one of thee most popular mods over the decades.
Hammer bite is easily rectified on this without having to surgically extend the beavertail. The SFS kit is even another way,
I am actually excited to see one of these. I know I wouldn’t like an original because with my large hands it would just tear me up with hammer bite but if they say they have fixed that issue then I am all for it. Around $700 is pretty awesome too. Keeps it affordable for most people. I’m happy to see aluminum and steel frame guns start making a come back.
It's all old school tech. Every bit of it.
The barrel link/wedge is from the 1900/20s.
Locking into the ejection port is from the 1910s
Strikers are from before smokeless was even a thing.
Rotatingto lock the barrel - pre ww1
And bakelite(polymers/plastics)- the Russians played with the idea in the 40s
The barrel link/wedge is from the 1900/20s.
Locking into the ejection port is from the 1910s
Strikers are from before smokeless was even a thing.
Rotatingto lock the barrel - pre ww1
And bakelite(polymers/plastics)- the Russians played with the idea in the 40s
h8pvmnt said:
I really like the look of kimbers, but have not had complete happy satisfaction with my purchases and intended use of them, all but one (of 5 purchased) had issues, one would expect a gat of that magnitude to not do so, of course its been a few years, perhaps the quality or my ignorance of function have subsided
Rj
and yeah on the M&P
knockonit said:
I am curious if I will have the "kimber experience" when I finally get around to shooting the KHX Custom I picked up a little while ago. At least it is really puuuuurdy.
In SA-35 news - GarandThumb posted a video about it. Like all his content - hilaious intro. I want a service animal now, that is a Tacticalpaca.
[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1fNG57ZtFQ[/media]
Yep..old timers.... :naughty:kenpoprofessor said:........
Ha, you old timers and relics make me giggle. Those plastic guns Gaston made never bit me, and I don't have to worry about putting the spring guide rod in backwards.
Have a great, gun carryin', Kenpo day
Clyde
You make me giggle.
But you don't have the "old timers" knowledge or experience...
And you talk about guide rods..
Longhair1957
Member
This “old Timer” just picked my SA-35 up!
No crazy prices!
Just ordered some spare mags, I’m happy!
By the way, sweet trigger.
I’ve owned several Browning HP,
But let the last one go. Several years back. Kicked my ass ever since. This is a great replacement, with bigger mags. Not much but 15 beats 13 rounds any day.
No crazy prices!
Just ordered some spare mags, I’m happy!
By the way, sweet trigger.
I’ve owned several Browning HP,
But let the last one go. Several years back. Kicked my ass ever since. This is a great replacement, with bigger mags. Not much but 15 beats 13 rounds any day.
Longhair1957
Member
Dealer ordered it for me awhile back.
Under retail price too. With today’s gunbroker prices being about double.
Under retail price too. With today’s gunbroker prices being about double.
Razai said:
People who spend 2x+ MSRP just to “bE dAh FiRsT” are morons, LOL. I’m with you, definitely interested but absolutely waiting for the idiots to wear themselves out so I can buy one for well under retail when they get worked up for the next latest/greatest and have to sell their old toys to get raped on the new ones.
Longhair1957
Member
Exactly! I paid $$$ for it, so I feel good about it. I also refuse to pay double retail. I’m waiting for the Anacondas to be more available. Shhhhhhh don’t tell my wife!!!
I have been hearing a few of the SA-35’s have been having some extractor issues. Either not working correctly or shearing off completely. If you have one make sure to inspect your extractor. I think it’s happening even with a relatively low number of rounds down range.
