Got myself a SA-35

[Spats McGee]

I've had a BHP of some flavor on my Want List for a long time. It's nice to see more options open up, and I really like the looks of the SA-35.

OP, that's a beauty!

 

[JR24]

I believe it was just the opposite.

Doh! You’re probably right. Been a year since I’ve sold mine almost and I hadn’t shot it much in the number of years prior.

Mea Culpa

 

[Jimbo80]

It's nice to know that there is still a market for classic old school firearms. SAI obviously feel they can make a good profit at a reasonable MSRP. I just hope the GB madness ends soon. Nothing causes the makers to raise prices more than actual proof that they can sell them for more. My local shops are selling their SA-35s on GB and not in their stores just like they did with the SP5s.

 

[md7]

Kind of changing gears… I’ve been a little surprised at the amount of interest this “new” old design offering from SA has created.

Assuming these pistols perform well (and I think they probably will), you can put me down for one at some future point.

I like the subtle changes made on the SA 35, and how they enhance the classic design without detracting from it.

 

[JR24]

Kind of changing gears… I’ve been a little surprised at the amount of interest this “new” old design offering from SA has created.

Assuming these pistols perform well (and I think they probably will), you can put me down for one at some future point.

I like the subtle changes made on the SA 35, and how they enhance the classic design without detracting from it.

I agree, they made some very smart changes I think. I doubt I’ll ever want a BHP again, but I’m still interested in at least shooting one of these and see how it feels

 

[Madcap_Magician]

Reasons I learned on the internet not to buy certain guns…

Bill Ruger embraced gun control.
S&W uses internal locks.
SA lies about parts origins.
Sig makes parts in India.
Mossberg uses Mexican parts.
Colt just sucks in general.
Henry and SA fool people with recycled company names.
Charter Arms are poorly made.
Heritage is pot metal.
Hi Points are fugly.
Kel Tec is cheap plastic.
Kimber is MIM junk.

Oh, and Hi Powers are flimsy.

But now Colt = CZ, so... hope?

I would snap up a polished SS SA-35 in heartbeat. Hopefully they thinking about models like this for the future

Man, a polished stainless SA-35... detective model.

 

[greyling22]

I still think they should have put a beaver tail on it.

 

[JR24]

I still think they should have put a beaver tail on it.

Could not agree more. Even just a little upsweep to eliminate the hammer/slide bite issues many (like myself) have had.

 

[9mmepiphany]

I still think they should have put a beaver tail on it.

Could not agree more. Even just a little upsweep to eliminate the hammer/slide bite issues many (like myself) have had.

That is supposed to have been addressed by going with the burr hammer

 

[JR24]

That is supposed to have been addressed by going with the burr hammer

I saw that, but with my hand size/shape I got bit by the slide itself fairly often, a beavertail would have been better for me.

I doubt the burr hammer would make a difference for me.

 

[Nuclear]

I hope they make an Aluminum framed detective model. That would be a good seller, I think.

But once the initial craziness dies down, I’m in for the current model. It will keep my MkIII company.

 

[DT Guy]

Could not agree more. Even just a little upsweep to eliminate the hammer/slide bite issues many (like myself) have had.

And the Mk. III firing pin safety; it's foolproof, doesn't impact trigger pull and offers some protection if the sear or hammer engagement surfaces fail.

Larry

 

[tercel89]

To the original poster , can you post an up-close picture of the extractor ? I am trying to see it. It looks a little on the thin side but it's hard to see from just a picture of the whole gun. Also , a picture of the extractor claw from looking down inside the ejection port/chamber ? Thanks for any help .

 

[tercel89]

I just read on S. A. website that it only comes with ONE magazine !!! *** ? One magazine for a gun that almost costs $700 is very crappy in my opinion .

 

[ECVMatt]

Another lefty waiting for an ambi-safety model....The oxen is slow but the earth is patient.

 

[rust collector]

I am sure they are trying to get as many out the door as possible, and mags production can be a pinch point. They had a spare mag and holster package incentive going when I bought an SA pistol years ago, and I suspect we may see something like that once the initial surge has subsided. I would also expect to see things like ambi safeties and beavertail enhancement if complaints start showing up in videos and ratings.

 

[danez71]

And the Mk. III firing pin safety; it's foolproof, doesn't impact trigger pull and offers some protection if the sear or hammer engagement surfaces fail.

Larry

Can you expand in that please.

Is the SA firing pin safety different than the Mk III and, if so, how?

 

[WVsig]

Can you expand in that please.

Is the SA firing pin safety different than the Mk III and, if so, how?

The SA does not have one.

 

[danez71]

The SA does not have one.

Huh..... that's a negative thing, isn't it?

Is there an advantage to not having a firing oun safety?


Thanks for the reply WVsig. I really value your knowledge...particularly in regards to HP's

 

[DT Guy]

Huh..... that's a negative thing, isn't it?

Is there an advantage to not having a firing oun safety?


Thanks for the reply WVsig. I really value your knowledge...particularly in regards to HP's

Firing pin safeties are controversial, generally. On a 1911 they can affect the trigger pull (although a good smith can still get a great trigger on a 1911 with a FPS), but the High Power FPS is about the best design possible; it doesn't impact the trigger pull, has no history of failing and adds little complexity to the design.

The HP design lacks a grip safety, relying solely on the thumb safety to prevent an ND. I've owned a number of them without a FPS, but today will only carry my Mk. III. There are too many weapons with a FPS today for me to justify carrying one without. My 1911's are about split between FPS/No FPS, but I only carry those with one these days, as well.

Larry

 

[danez71]

Firing pin safeties are controversial, generally. On a 1911 they can affect the trigger pull (although a good smith can still get a great trigger on a 1911 with a FPS), but the High Power FPS is about the best design possible; it doesn't impact the trigger pull, has no history of failing and adds little complexity to the design.

The HP design lacks a grip safety, relying solely on the thumb safety to prevent an ND. I've owned a number of them without a FPS, but today will only carry my Mk. III. There are too many weapons with a FPS today for me to justify carrying one without. My 1911's are about split between FPS/No FPS, but I only carry those with one these days, as well.

Larry

Thanks Larry. I have a MkIII as well. It's my favorite and I shoot it best even though I shoot my M&P9c far far more.

The SA35 got me really excited as I figured I could use it as a shooter and field carry it and then safe queen my MkIII for possible retirement or new truck funds (some humor in there)

But I admit that the lack of FPS tempers my excitement some.

Thanks again.

 

[Madcap_Magician]

I just read on S. A. website that it only comes with ONE magazine !!! *** ? One magazine for a gun that almost costs $700 is very crappy in my opinion .

... that's one of the ways they got the price down to $700.

 

[Electricmo]

Hi power mags work in it

 

[Jim Watson]

It is a quite faithful copy, after all.
Magazines sold fast upon announcement.

 

[Mizar]

My fellow lefties - for less than $50 you can get an OEM ambidextrous safety lever/s from Midway... Is this really the only problem you have with that pistol?