Are you looking to add the SA-35 to your self-defense arsenal? This Springfield Armory SA-35 gun review will break down everything you need to know about the handgun before making the buying.
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Specifications
- Caliber: 9mm
- Weight: 31.5 oz
- Height:4.8″
- Magazine:(1) 15-Round
- Length: 7.8″
- Barrel: 4.7″ Cold Hammer Forged, 1:10
- Sights: White Dot Front, Serrated Tactical Rack Rear
- Slide: Forged Carbon Steel, Blued
- Grip: Checkered Walnut
- Recoil System: SA-35™ Recoil Spring & Guide Rod
- Color: Black
Ergonomics
Ergonomics is the first thing we’ll look at on the Springfield Armory SA-35 gun review. The Springfield Armory SA-35 comes with a checkered Walnut grip that has a nostalgic wood-and-iron look.
This offers you a great bite into the handgun, not to mention practical utility and comfort for outstanding control.
Though the width of the grip is different from other P-35 grips, it features a smooth taper that eliminates hard angles. This makes the grip more comfortable, classy, and functional than older squared grips.
Aesthetics
Next on our Springfield Armory SA-35 gun review is aesthetics. Nothing beats a functional handgun that has great looks to go with.
An attractive matte blue finish on all the handgun’s carbon steel parts contrasts well with the walnut grip.
Optic System
A Springfield Armory SA-35 gun review wouldn’t be complete without talking about the pistol’s optics system.
This EDC pistol is fitted with modern low-profile sights, that is, white dot front sights and “U” notch Tactical Rack rear sights.
These guarantee you an enhanced sight picture for overall improved performance.
Note: Remember that the sights are adjustable for windage.
Trigger
Upon shooting, you will appreciate the much better trigger that comes with the SA-35 compared to other P-35 variants.
It has a smooth and light take-up and breaks at roughly four pounds, 10 ounces. This is partly thanks to the elimination of the pistol’s magazine disconnect.
It, however, has a delicate reset that you can easily miss during rapid shooting. Especially when you are minimizing trigger movement without much attention on the reset.
Accuracy
Besides a good aim, excellent sights and triggers are the most crucial attributes of an accurate concealed carry weapon.
While the Springfield SA-35 may not be a bullseye pistol, it comes with acceptable accuracy and is easy to shoot. On the other hand, the sights are more visible and robust than some seen in most P-35 variants.
They also do not compromise the style and classic look of the SA-35.
Lastly, the sights are fast to acquire, guaranteeing quick and accurate follow-up shots. And of course, an effortless transition between targets.
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Material
American-made handguns do not get better than the SA-35. Its sturdy forged steel parts and components guarantee durability and strength in every aspect.
These include the modern sights, factory tuned trigger, enhanced feed ramp design, and 15-round magazine. With such a longevity guarantee, the SA-35 is undoubtedly a worthy investment.
Magazine Capacity
The SA-35 firearm comes with one magazine that holds up to 15 rounds of 9mm caliber bullets compared to the 13 rounds of the original P-35.
Remember that due to the lack of a magazine disconnect, the magazine will freely drop off the gun upon pressing the magazine release button.
Safety
Next on the Springfield Armory SA-35 gun review is the safety mechanism. As seen in previous models, the SA-35 also features a right-handed safety that doubles as a take-down lever.
Though it does not come with a de-cocker, it does feature a half-cock setting and an external extractor.
Price
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Last on our Springfield Armory SA-35 gun review is the pricing on this legendary piece. At 699 dollars, the SA-35 is undoubtedly a worthy buy considering all the enhanced features that come with this self-defense weapon.
What Could Be Better
While other P-35/Hi-Power models came with ambidextrous safety, the SA-35 does not. Adding one would make this concealed carry pistol naturally easy to operate for lefties. What's more, two or three magazines would suffice for a $699 firearm compared to one.
Final Verdict
The SA-35 presents the P-35 in a new light. The featured enhancements present a modern level of function and performance at an affordable price. The new grip profile is outstanding, not to mention a clean-breaking trigger for easy operation. And of course, excellent sights for target acquisition.
Nothing beats the timeless design of wood and steel handguns, which you get with the Springfield Armory SA-35 offers. Moreover, with such functional upgrades to the original design and a sleek finish, the SA-35 naturally lends itself to use. All in all, the SA-35 will make an exceptional and reliable concealed carry weapon.
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