I want a SA 35. When I can find one I will buy it either straight out, trade, layaway, etc. No real reason. Have had Browning HP's. To get them tweaked up, i.e., trigger, sights, etc., just not worth it. The SA 35 has all the tweaks ... and I won't break the bank buying it or shooting it. Sincerely. bruce.
Springfield Armory SA 35
- Thread starter jrm53
- Start date
There's a website on the net that has Springfield guns in their name, appearing to mimic the real Springfield Armory.
They always have SA guns "in stock" and below MSRP, even the ones that no one else in the world has. Beware.
They always have SA guns "in stock" and below MSRP, even the ones that no one else in the world has. Beware.
- Joined
- Apr 21, 2021
- Messages
- 5,164
- Reaction score
- 8,945
I'm referring to a year from now, toss up if ammo situation gets better , worse or same. Bought FMJ for 18 a box the other day, had plenty on shelf. Went back next day and all gone. Either the show scalpers are hard at work or folks are stocking up?
1st off, I'm not interested in a HP.
That said, I wouldn't pay MSRP, let alone over it, because something is the hot, new "Flavor of the Month ".
Like the morons who pay a premium for a trendy new vehicle.
Eventually supply will catch up with demand, and the prices will return to normal.
JMHO YMMV.
That said, I wouldn't pay MSRP, let alone over it, because something is the hot, new "Flavor of the Month ".
Like the morons who pay a premium for a trendy new vehicle.
Eventually supply will catch up with demand, and the prices will return to normal.
JMHO YMMV.
We stopped in Kittery on the way up to Bar Harbor some years ago. KTP being a great gun store is an understatement.
We caught HW Bush going out for a ride on the way home.
There's also one that has Winchester in their name. They have a UT address but no phone # and no email. They also have every catalog model of new Winchester rifle available below MSRP.
Hmmmm? I haven't seen some of those models available anywhere in 3 years. It's just a website that will take your money if you want to give it to them.
Some "dealers" will also take your deposit and place an order for you. New car dealerships are also doing that. When you take delivery the price is somehow a lot higher then it was when you placed your order.
Lots of scams out there these days.
I have read about it in a couple different magazines, and it sounds good.
The problem is I'm not sure it will be able to be sold here in NY. According to all that I read the only magazine options are the large ones, no mention of a 10 rounder for us citizens in NY.
I believe there are 10 rounders available for the original Browning HP, so I would assume they will fit the new version. The question is will our dealers be able to sell this gun in the state.
Hair Trigger
US Veteran
Regardless of the precision in machining, it takes some quality hand fitting to make a new gun work well straight out of the box. I hope SA can afford to do that for what they are selling the guns for. Otherwise, it will fall on the new owners to either send them back for fine tuning, or have a local smith do the work, or tackle it themselves. I have a SA EMP4 that I really like, but it has occasional issues with feed jams, which I've chased until I discovered it is VERY sensitive to OAL of the cartridge and the shape of the projectile (round nose FMJ feeds perfectly, tapered JHP's not so well). The more I shoot it, the better it gets, so I'm attributing it to a tolerance that was a little too tight, probably on the feed ramp.
I've always wanted a BHP, but what I've read over the years about their "quirks" has always put me off (hammer bite, magazine disconnect, etc.) That SA has slightly altered the design to eliminate these quirks, basically giving us the BHP everybody wants, has renewed my interest in getting one, especially at the MSRP advertised. I won't pay more than that for one, though, I refuse to fall under the bus of over-eager buyers and dealers who want to take advantage of them. Luckily, I now have an "in" to getting reasonable deals; my next-door neighbor (and tenant) is my LGS owner, and he lets me know when get gets something in that I may be interested in.
I have read about it in a couple different magazines, and it sounds good.
The problem is I'm not sure it will be able to be sold here in NY. According to all that I read the only magazine options are the large ones, no mention of a 10 rounder for us citizens in NY.
I believe there are 10 rounders available for the original Browning HP, so I would assume they will fit the new version. The question is will our dealers be able to sell this gun in the state.
I'm thinking SA wants that huge market and will make 10 rd mags.
I was thinking that also. Wanted to see what our members were thinking or know about.
I already have a couple Springfield products and am happy with them, they have their act together!
Offhand, I know CZ sells 10 rd mag guns for states that ban higher capacity firearms.
31FordA
Member
I saw a SA-35 at the Oaks PA gun show yesterday for $635. I would have bought it, but I have one reserved at my local police supply for $618. Several people I know have gotten SA-35's, no complaints so far.
Sounds like what I suspected, SA is using a cheap vendor for the springs. When a pistol works fine at first but develops extraction issues after awhile it's nearly always the fault of a weak extractor spring or a poorly heat-treated extractor. Fortunately since we're talking about a common design the aftermarket already has a solution for it.
Marshal Tom
Member
BH Spring Solutions has all sorts of kits to upgrade the BHP and all the others. They will also install the springs and tune extractors etc. They have thoroughly examined the SA-35 and done a detailed analysis of the SA-35. It has a few things that need tweaking. I have read everything out there about the gun and I think is is a winner. I want one and will get one once they are available at a decent price.
Last edited:
LVSteve
Member
My main beef with the SA-35 is that it is too original. They should have enlarged the beavertail so we could avoid the whining from those who insist on getting their hands in the moving parts when shooting.
The whiners have plenty of other things to whine about.
Grayfox
US Veteran
I will be buying one. But so far nobody in my area has gotten any and have no idea when they will. 
Similar threads
