Springfield armory SA-35

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I bought one today!

No local shops had them so I bought it on gunbroker for $1086 taxed and shipped.

I plan to do a review on this and am rather excited because I have never been the first to buy anything new I was actually excited about, I got sucked into the colt python reintroduction due to my friend group and was disappointed.

What kind of gauntlet should I make this pistol run when I do get it in.

I mainly want to see the following

Accuracy of 115 grain hollow points
Accuracy with lead bullets
Bullet styles it will feed
Accuracy at 7, 15, 25, 50,75,100 yards
 
NIGHTLORD40K said:
Congrats on the SA35! What didn't you like about the new Python?
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I know this sounds fuddish, the new one is not like the original at all in regards to fit and finish and I did not care for the action. Yes it was redesigned to be a "magnum frame" instead of the official police 38 special design. It just reminded me of my stock ruger security 6.

I know other people with the new pythons with higher serial numbers that look entirely different from the one I had as well as have more positiveactions, first generation anything is always a chance.
 
I wondered who was going to be that guy? Look at it this way, you need to buy a couple more at retail or less so you average that one down.
I'll pay retail for one but I ain't paying to be the 1st. I already have 3 FN Hi Powers though.
 
chicharrones said:
Didn't someone on this forum predict that the MSRP on this gun will be going up in 2022? I wonder by how much? And if so, does that make the current MSRP simply an introductory tease?
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They are bidding up way over the $699 retail on gunbroker. I can wait for one at retail or lower. Supply will eventually catch up with demand.
 
OP you weren't the first...I have a 5 page thread on my SA-35. Paid less than MSRP too. However OP enjoy your pistol I love mine haven't shot it much but I hope you enjoy yours as much as I have mine.
 
chicharrones said:
Didn't someone on this forum predict that the MSRP on this gun will be going up in 2022? I wonder by how much? And if so, does that make the current MSRP simply an introductory tease?
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I think within 6-9 months it will be a $600 gun at retail OTD.
 
so it's essentially a regular blued finish allied to a rougher surface? bummer. I struggle with corrosion here in E tx. But that's why God made oil. A little maintenance isn't the end of the world.
I'd rather see a more protective finish. But I understand going with something traditional on this gun. I'd still be happier with a nitrided finish. or cerakote. I'd gladly pay an extra $50 for a better factory finish.
 
CarJunkieLS1 said:
A few weeks ago many of you saw my thread on my SA-35. Well I haven't shot it anymore but I gave it a good cleaning and swapped out the grips.

It wasn't that the wood grips were bad, they are fine. It's that I want to keep the factory wood grips in as good a shape as possible, so I got some Black/Grey G10 type grips from Hogue. They are made for an ambi safety too which I will add next year. They fit perfect and required no fitting at all.
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greyling22 said:
so it's essentially a regular blued finish allied to a rougher surface? bummer. I struggle with corrosion here in E tx. But that's why God made oil. A little maintenance isn't the end of the world.
I'd rather see a more protective finish. But I understand going with something traditional on this gun. I'd still be happier with a nitrided finish. or cerakote. I'd gladly pay an extra $50 for a better factory finish.
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For me the blued finish is a starter before park & paint or hard chrome. I'd rather have the MSRP lower and let me pick how to refinish it.

BSW
 
I've a plain Jane HiPo with service sights and a decidedly heavy trigger (even with the mag safety removed). Been on the horns of improving it, or waiting for the Springer.
I've a really pretty nickel HiPo that I'll keep, but the SA-35 should make a guiltless shooter.
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