Springfield Armory’s new Hi-Power

[Wheelgun]

Just seen this, they are calling it SA-35. I’m pretty excited!
Recontoured/no-bite hammer, extended thumb safety, factory tuned trigger and NO mag disconnect.
Sounds good to me.

https://www.springfield-armory.com/sa-35-series-handguns/sa-35-handguns/

[Dan Cash]

Thanks for posting. Has me by the short hairs too and I don't like 9mms

[Tar Heel]

Beautiful. I have carried a HP since '72. This is a sweet looking piece.

[Daekar]

Looks awfully appealing. If I were in the market for a semi-auto, I would be seriously tempted....

Maybe someday, after I get my hands on an 8-hole Redhawk in 357....

[Gunor]

I want one. Ambi safety for me...

[FergusonTO35]

So glad to see Girsan and now Springfield stepping up to keep this legendary gun in production!

[Gray Fox]

Have any of your shot the Girsan version? GF

[45workhorse]

I not a 9 mm fan either BUT, it was made Mr. Browning!
Will be looking at them closer!

[AnthonyB]

I am looking for my piggy bank. I was through with buying 9mm guns and am ready to start saving for a FA 97 in either 45 Colt/45ACP or 44 Special. This one may delay that revolver!
My first handgun purchase was almost a Hi-Power in the satin nickle finish. Spent the winter of my sixth grade year caring for the coal fired furnace in my school and received a lump sum payment in the spring of 1980. The HP was tempting, but the new Ruger Redhawk got the nod. Still have the Redhawk…
Tony

[tazman]

With a suggested retail of $699, that isn't an over priced version. It might even be some competition for the CZ75 Shadow 2 and other similar pistols.

[Polymath]

Reminds me a bit of the Sig P210 wonder if it shoots as good? P210's are over priced for my budget and I'm not look for a 9 but????

[RKJ]

I've got one of Cole's surplus HP's and it's one of my favorite pistols, but I would love to have one of these. The idea that it's made in the USA appeals to me. It doesn't hurt that it's a fine looking model and the price is right.

[one-eyed fat man]

The Hi-Power feels so good in the hand, then the trigger feels like you are dragging a cat across broken milk bottles. Springfield getting rid of the magazine safety will go a long ways towards fixing that. Making the safety a little easier to use will be nice as well.

The only other double stack nine that sits as well is the CZ-75. Most of the rest of that tribe vary from awkward and clunky to fat and boxy.

[Cosmic_Charlie]

I am looking for my piggy bank. I was through with buying 9mm guns and am ready to start saving for a FA 97 in either 45 Colt/45ACP or 44 Special. This one may delay that revolver!
My first handgun purchase was almost a Hi-Power in the satin nickle finish. Spent the winter of my sixth grade year caring for the coal fired furnace in my school and received a lump sum payment in the spring of 1980. The HP was tempting, but the new Ruger Redhawk got the nod. Still have the Redhawk…
Tony

I would stick with your plan. I would also like a big bore FA. Lifetime gun. Premier grade. There are a couple things that could get in the way, like a Scout Squad M1A. But I think I can stay focused.

[rintinglen]

for 699 (or less) I'm a player. Looks real good to me.

[downzero]

With a suggested retail of $699, that isn't an over priced version. It might even be some competition for the CZ75 Shadow 2 and other similar pistols.

The CZ Shadow 2 is designed specifically for USPSA's Production Division. Single action guns are not allowed in Production and there is no division in USPSA where a 9mm single action (non 1911) pistol is competitive. In short, I wouldn't be looking at this to eat into CZ's market for the Shadow 2 at all.

I really like this pistol and I wish it had a place in USPSA. I'd probably be shooting one if it did--the BHP is an excellent pistol.

[OS OK]

You could be blindfolded sitting in a pile of semi autos and when your hand found the BHP you would know it instantly!

https://i.imgur.com/8Krj626.jpg

[Cosmic_Charlie]

Did they call it a High Power because of the double stack magazine?

[Cosmic_Charlie]

If they can make an accurate barrel for it properly throated it should be a winner.

[badguybuster]

Comes with 1 mag ��

[Traffer]

This will probably be my next purchase.
I love the BHP's

[Jtarm]

Thanks for posting. Has me by the short hairs too and I don't like 9mms

Same here.

I might have to overcome my disdain for it.

[marlin39a]

I’m selling lately, not buying. But this gun has me thinking.

[Gray Fox]

I last carried an HP in Viet Nam and wished I had been able to bring it back. I think I will try for one of these. I just called my local Springfield dealer on Atlanta's southside and he said it could be tomorrow or six months before he sees one as that't what his recent experience with Springfield has been. I guess I will continue to search and wait. GF

[Burnt Fingers]

I've signed up for stock notifications at several places.

I'm a bit upset that SA didn't have them available for purchase on the announcement date.

I've got spare mags coming and a set of G-10 grips coming.

I'm hoping that the rear dovetail is something that an adjustable sight will fit into.

[FergusonTO35]

The Hi-Power feels so good in the hand, then the trigger feels like you are dragging a cat across broken milk bottles. Springfield getting rid of the magazine safety will go a long ways towards fixing that. Making the safety a little easier to use will be nice as well.

The only other double stack nine that sits as well is the CZ-75. Most of the rest of that tribe vary from awkward and clunky to fat and boxy.

My 2016 BHP trigger is kind of heavy but super crisp. All I have ever done was remove the mag safety, which honestly didn't improve it much.

[tazman]

The CZ Shadow 2 is designed specifically for USPSA's Production Division. Single action guns are not allowed in Production and there is no division in USPSA where a 9mm single action (non 1911) pistol is competitive. In short, I wouldn't be looking at this to eat into CZ's market for the Shadow 2 at all.

I really like this pistol and I wish it had a place in USPSA. I'd probably be shooting one if it did--the BHP is an excellent pistol.

CZ makes a single action only version of the Shadow 2. It is intended for the target shooter crowd. That is the one I was thinking of.
https://cz-usa.com/product/cz-shadow-2-sa/

[marlin39a]

I’ve been thinking on the SA-35. I’d sure like to handle one, but would not buy. I would not carry it, and I’m well protected at home now. If I was 20 years younger ……..

[MrWolf]

Stopped at LGS when looking at a 38 for girlfriend and ordered one. Said around $600 and I was the third one already who ordered one.

[rondog]

I not a 9 mm fan either BUT, it was made Mr. Browning!
Will be looking at them closer!

Sorry, but JMB's involvement was actually miniscule, as in almost none. Don't remember the details, but his biggest contribution was his name.

[Murphy]

Dagnabit! Just when I thought I was through buying handguns, got what a need and all the 'Wonder Nines' have been polymer & plastic. I've wanted a Hi-Power since the 70's. I'll have to have one in hand and see how it feels before investing in one though.

Murphy

[rintinglen]

Sorry, but JMB's involvement was actually miniscule, as in almost none. Don't remember the details, but his biggest contribution was his name.

Although considerable work and alteration was done before the 1935 Grand Puissance was adopted, the first prototype was finished and the patent applied for in 1926, shortly before John Browning's death. In fact. he literally died while working on it at Val Browning's, his son, work shop. the patent was granted three months after his death. Dieudonne Saive refined the design and produced the final working models which became the Hi Power of History and legend.

[nicholst55]

Although considerable work and alteration was done before the 1935 Grand Puissance was adopted, the first prototype was finished and the patent applied for in 1926, shortly before John Browning's death. In fact. he literally died while working on it at Val Browning's, his son, work shop. the patent was granted three months after his death. Dieudonne Saive refined the design and produced the final working models which became the Hi Power of History and legend.

Mr. Saive also designed the magazine, IIRC. The new Springfield SP-35s are available on Gun Broker - for significantly over MSRP. I plan to buy one, but nor for $1,200 or thereabouts.

[FergusonTO35]

I'm very happy to see there is so much interest in the new SA-35. Gonna talk to the man at the fun store tomorrow about it.

[LIMPINGJ]

I would be cool if it was offered in 30 Luger also. I would be happy with just being able to get a 30 Luger barrel for it.

[RKJ]

Did they call it a High Power because of the double stack magazine?

According to Wikipedia: FN Herstal initially named the design the "High Power", which alludes to the 13-round magazine capacity, almost twice that of other designs at the time, such as the Luger or Colt M1911

[Texas by God]

Gran Prussiance is where the GP came from.

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[siamese4570]

Nice to see a new gun that's not black plastic. Wood and steel as it should be.
siamese4570

[Gray Fox]

I just put 2 15-round Mec-Gar HP magazines on backorder at Midway. Availability is projected for about Thanksgiving. Perhaps I'll have the gun and its one mag by that time. One of my local pawn shops used to have a box under the counter full of HP and Beretta mags and I'm going to call and see if they still do. GF

[FergusonTO35]

Believe it or not, cheapo Pro Mags work great in my BHP.

[jimb16]

Its just too good a design to let it die!

[ddixie884]

I know you are right................

[376Steyr]

Hopefully, in the fullness of time, they will also offer it in .40 S&W. I remember when Guns and Ammo magazine built an experimental .40 caliber HP, using cut off .30 Rem cases, back in the '70s. Browning had a .40 S&W version for a while, wish I had grabbed one then. "Always yield to temptation, you may not get a second chance."

[Gray Fox]

Strange happenings in the shipping arena. Yeaterday I posted I had 2 15 round HP mags on backorder at Midway due to get here maybe by Thanksgiving. Well, tonight I got an email saying they'd been shipped. Maybe I'll get lucky and the Springfield fairy will start delivering guns to dealers. GF

[Burnt Fingers]

I picked up six 15 round MecGar mags. I was hoping to find the nickel-plated ones but they seem to be out of stock everywhere. I bought mine from Bud's as they seemed to have the best price.

[376Steyr]

You know you have a problem when you start buying magazines for a pistol you only hope to get someday! :grin: I personally now have a half-dozen 13-rounders inbound, while I hope to see an SA-35 at MSRP in six to 12 months. "Always yield to temptation, you may not get a second chance!"

Anybody want to start a raging debate about 15-round versus 13-round magazines? :twisted:

[Texas by God]

In the pic, isn't that one of those dumb 10 shot magazines?

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[OBXPilgrim]

Glad someone finally started it up again

[OBXPilgrim]

Hopefully, in the fullness of time, they will also offer it in .40 S&W. I remember when Guns and Ammo magazine built an experimental .40 caliber HP, using cut off .30 Rem cases, back in the '70s. Browning had a .40 S&W version for a while, wish I had grabbed one then. "Always yield to temptation, you may not get a second chance."

Local pistol range has a staff member that has a 40 SW Hi-power, and shoots it quite well.

[missionary5155]

Looks like the old P-9 has been resurrected again. ILL-Nois troopers gave the model a go in the 40 S&W but in a stainless look. Went with a different brand. Local police supply sold off some trade-ins and we snagged one. Actually it was our first 40 S&W.

[COUSIN DANIEL]

Gunbroker.com has these listed auctions only.....

[fastdadio]

A good friend of mine just bought one from Williams Gun Sight in Davison Mi. for $635.00. They told him about a month out since their first pre-order of 20 pistols is already sold. I love Williams.....
https://williamsgunsight.com

[Buck Shot]

I could never get my BHP to shoot very well. My cheaper CZ-75B always outshot it by a fairly wide margin...

[Tokarev]

SA should have offered a railed model. It's 2021, after all.

[Rodfac]

376Steyr, as to your wish for a .40 S&W BHP; I have one, with adjustable sights that's the best shooter of my .40's (Sig P226, Bersa Thunder Pro, Colt Delta Elite Gold Cup, and the aforementioned BHP). It was a Christmas gift from one of my sons a decade ago and is in ~100% condition.

The gun's at least as accurate as my Browining Practical in 9mm, and especially likes Norma 135 gr JHP's and about any 155 gr HP in either cast and jacketed that I've tried. The only drawback to the gun is one that you'll not see mentioned in print often is that it's slide racking weight is pretty stout. Much heavier than the 9mm combination and that's no slouch either.

The late Stephen Camp, that dyed in the wool aficionado of all things BHP, once said in his blog, that he'd had a .40 BHP for some years and it was the most accurate of any .40 he'd ever shot. Strong praise from an old shooter who really understood the venerable P-35.

Best Regards, Rod
Pic of my .40 with Hogue stocks & PS: I'm looking for one of the Springfield P-35's, just to compare it with my Brownings. The write-ups on the new gun are exceptionally positive in the American Rifleman and G&A reviews.

https://i.postimg.cc/ncD7P6bs/IMG-E6911.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[FergusonTO35]

Well, looks like the new SA-35 is popular. They are selling for way over MSRP on Gunbroker right now. Glad to see that alot of folks still love the old Grande Puissance

[Oyeboten]

You know you have a problem when you start buying magazines for a pistol you only hope to get someday! :grin: I personally now have a half-dozen 13-rounders inbound, while I hope to see an SA-35 at MSRP in six to 12 months. "Always yield to temptation, you may not get a second chance!"

Anybody want to start a raging debate about 15-round versus 13-round magazines? :twisted:

I've done this!

1994 or so, at the Sahara Gun Show in Las Vegas, I bought a lovely high condition Magazine for the early 'STAR' Model M Pistol, for $5.00.

Fast forward to 2018, and, I finally got a very nice 'Star' Model M for it to go with.

It's a good method!

[txbirdman]

I got the itch for one too but not at current prices. Decided to pick up a battle worn FEG P9. I believe it came here after much use in Israel. Replaced the ejector and recoil springs and bought a new 13 round Megar mag. Great range gun.