THE HI-POWER IS BACK! NEW Springfield SA-35 Hi-Power Pistol Review
THE HI-POWER IS BACK! NEW Springfield SA-35 Hi-Power Pistol Review
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the new Springfield SA-35 Hi-Power clone. Springfield pulled out all of the stops making this clone and even tweaked the original design to improve upon its weaknesses. Mainly, the original magazine safety has been removed, allowing Springfield’s version to have a much better trigger. The hammer has been re-contoured the eliminate slide bite that the older models sometimes caused. It uses improved 15 rounds magazines instead of the 13 round magazines of the original Hi-Power. The safety has been improved as well, and the SA-35 has a beveled magazine well. This gun also costs only $699 MSRP. But how did this Hi-Power clone turn out? Check today’s video to find out.
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i really want one of these, but im so poor that when money was tight, i bought a new rmr instead of baby food and my baby died. consider sending me one of these since im so sad and my baby is dead. thank you TFB TV <3 :,(
Another great commentary! Semper Fi
they didn’t did a gun with at half round on the magazine for californication πππ
Where was this when the US army need a 9mm?
I donβt see an ambi safety. Lost some respect for SA…
After watching your review I went ahead and bought one.
I went directly to the range. It failed to eject on the first round. I figured it was me, so I keep going. Well, I couldnβt get through on full mag with out it failing to eject. The accuracy wasnβt great either. I sent it back to Springfield and got it back in about 3 weeks. The note said they changed the barrel and the ejector. Now this gun is amazing. Not one failure and this time I ran it with 115,124,147 and defensive ammo . The accuracy is now right on. I was also able to put most rounds into one ragged hole with the occasional flyer, which Iβm also blaming on the wind as you did. You were right as usual and I canβt believe Iβm saying this but I enjoy shooting this SA 35 better than my 1191.
Why did Springfield stop shipping the SA-35 ?
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The gp35 at one point was standard issue to about 70 nations of the worlds military services. As we all know it was John Browning’s last design he was working on at the time of his death along with the Belgian man who developed the FN FAL rifle. Regrettably I got rid of an high power I had years ago. Make car has been making 15 round magazines for The GP 35 for at least 40 years that I know of. Single action pistol is not a problem to someone who’s been trained to know how to use it. I actually prefer a single action pistol when it comes to both the BHP and 1911 A1. Having carried both I know first hand that you can sweep the safety off on a draw without losing any time. The accuracy of the HP is legendary. I would rather have it than most of your polymar pistols out there right now. Happy for two things. The first being a classic was brought back into production, the second is is that they had enough class to to build it well. Thank you for featuring this weapon.
I got to have one
3:08 β..something in French, I wrote it downββ¦ Loved the rip! π
I stopped watching when he said itβs a ripoff of the 1911. Coltβs patent? Colt didnβt design the 1911.
"Probably the wind."
"We’re indoors."
Great video.
Lookβs amazing!
ΔαΊ‘o sΓ‘t thủ ΔαΊ«m mΓ‘u thanh vΓ’n kiαΊΏm khΓ‘nh 2 (PC/iOS/Android)
Handled one today at my LGS. The slide would not lock back on an empty magazine.
It is better. The best hi power ever and I own my grand pas bring back fn Belgium made hi power.
As someone who’s daily carried a Hi Power for 30 years now… they left?
I don’t see it as intellectual property theft. JMB designed more guns for FN than Colt. Both the 1903 and 1908 had FN versions., which were striker fired. Originally the Hi-Power was going to use the same striker method, but then Browning died and the patents expired. That’s just how it goes, patents run out. The gun is substantially different from the 1911, even though it has some similarities, but it also has similarities to the FN 1903 and 1908 which JMB designed for FN. Ironically, today the striker fired version might would be more popular.
Turkish made and "finished" in the US. Not at all truthful about who or where it was actually manufactured. To stamp made in the US is a joke.
I would gladly pay more for a polished blued finish, wear durability be damned.
Now, if they’d just get them out to dealers. Tired of the only time you hear of one it is $200-300 over MSRP. Almost the mythical unicorn of guns.
I called my local dealer the NEXT DAY after seeing this video. The video had just been uploaded. They had two. I got it for $685. I love it. This video was so right!
The HP pistol is one of the best pistols in history. And is incredible the statement of the australian army. After several years in service win in many aspects against most "modern" pistol models. Well done JM Browning
"Everything the 1911 should have been"…….lol..what are you smokin.. Blasphamy… But i do want one.. the only thing im wondering about is trigger reset. You said it’s not great.. can you feel/hear it ?
Lol, quit vaping on your gun
bloody stunning
Your a world class smart ass π
Good review my friend
ππππππso fanny
The fit and finish are better on my Charles Daly are better. No shit
that little guy right there? dont worry about him thats when the air handler kicked on
HOW WAS IT A RIP-OFF OF THE 1911 ? JOHN MOSES BROWNING DESIGNED THAT PISTOL TOO . I HAD A GERMAN LUFTWAFFE P-35 MY UNCLE TOOK OFF A NAZI PILOT . THAT PISTOL FIT MY HAND SO WELL I INSTANTLY FELL IN LOVE WITH IT .
Check out the Girsan MC P35 ORD.. seriously impressive! This Springfield needs some stippling on the front and back strap and Iβd change out that slide lockβ¦
This is pretty, but the main argument against bringing the HP back is that it never left. The market for an original AR15/10 or AR180 isn’t small because they are bad guns, but because the great basic idea has been under development for decades with the warts of the early incarnation showing in ever sharper relief in contrast to the iterative improvement. The BAR is a neat throwback, but VERY few originals are sold by boutique makers for astronomical prices while the basic gun is being mass produced and used worldwide as the M240/FNMAG. The HP is an amazing design, but the magazine safety is ridiculous, the takedown procedure is fiddly, the hammer will eventually bite you, the slide cannot accept a red dot and the magazine/grip arrangement has been drastically refined to nealry double the number of rounds in a similar grip.
I love my HP, I just happen to call it a Sig P226X5. I think that a lot of potential buyers will say "that’s really cool" and almost immediately realize that they’re in the same boat.
Tried today at a Springfield event.
Fit and finish is ok and of course the ergonomic Is the good old HP35.
Safety is an upgrade from the original and sight are pretty good.
But honestly, the trigger is deal breaker for me.
No audible or tactile reset, none! You have to release the trigger all the way forward.
For many this could not be an issue but I donβt like it at all.
P.s. I tried 2 sa35 and they had the same problem.
It’s been 85 years, and they still haven’t figured out how to put a rail on there so we can easily mount a weapon light?!?
Major fail, in my opinion.
*"We want it in 9mm, and we’d like it to be 350 m/s or more."*
*"Okay, got it."*
*"So, like, it should be able to kill a man at 50 meters."*
*"Yeah, makes sense."*
*"Really lay him out, y’know? 50 meters. Boom. Dead."*
*"Understood."*
*"It’s got to straight-up kill a man at 50 meters. We’re not looking to wound them."*
*"Yes French Army, we heard you the first time."*
My main worry is the extraction issues ive been seeing about this gun. I dont know if SA has fixed this issue yet or not but It would be good to get some more new information on it.
The french we need it to kill a man at 50yards π like they gonna used it π€£π€£π€£
I’m crying.
The Browning Hi Power(or SA-35) it’s perfect for me for some reasons it’s not perfect for others.
But all I can do is cry because I’m Canadian and no more pistols for us.
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The finish reminds me of a nicer looking parkerized gun I love it, maybe not as pretty as a nice old blued Hi-Power
Hey Jamesβ¦ Iβm in the camp of taking your word and thanking you later.
Soβ¦ THANK YOU βοΈβ€οΈ~Luis
Gaulic Albatross. Nice.
I DOUBT VERY MUCH THAT THIS PISTOL WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR 3 TO 6 MONTHS WITH ALL THE HYPE AND PROMOTIONS OF IT. THANKS MUCH JAMES FOR YOUR EXCELLENT VIDEOS – YOU DON’T WASTE OUR TIME TALKING BULL SHIT JUST THE FACTS MAMN.
I need another 9mm pistol like I need another hole in my head but got dammit I may have to get this!?! π€·ββοΈπ€¦π»ββοΈπ«ππ»ππ
Shame most of these have failure to extract issues right out of the box. There’s so mich to like, but mine was essentially a paperweight; 3-5 FTE per magazine. Finally went back for warranty work. A lot of them are coming back with extractor and barrel replacements, so I’m thinking it’s a combo of crappy extractor and head space issues. Eother way, that’s awful QC.
In the original Hi-Power, the mag disconnect was literally a spring loaded hunk of metal that scraped against the mag as you pulled the SA trigger. Felt like garbage, because it was.
Also, and someone correct me if I’m wrong but it appears that the SA-35 slide & frame are forged & machined steel (like the most desirable old Hi Powers) whereas the new FN Hi Power is investment cast? If so, the SA-35 is far superior to me.
James you are the best youtube presenter/host hands down. I’m not really a gun guy I have guns and I live in NOLA too but I find your presentation so funny and educational that I’m drawn in to watch every one. The shorty shorts gotta go tho bro. Keep making NOLA proud sir, thank you.