The Springfield SA-35 4-inch is a modernized take on the classic John Moses Browning Hi-Power. It features forged carbon steel construction, a 4-inch cold hammer-forged barrel with a 1:10 twist, and improved sights. The pistol omits the magazine safety found on original Hi-Powers and includes an enhanced feed ramp for modern defensive ammunition, with a 15-round capacity. Initial testing showed good reliability with only one failure to feed out of approximately 300 rounds.
This review of the Springfield Armory Prodigy 1911 DS 9mm highlights its fusion of classic 1911 design with modern double-stack capacity. The firearm is praised for its smooth shooting characteristics, light recoil, and practical features like an optic mounting system and adaptive grip texturing, making it suitable for duty, competition, or general use.
This comprehensive review of the Springfield Armory SA-35 provides an in-depth look at this modern take on the classic Hi Power. The video includes a 1000-round torture test, detailed technical specifications, historical context, and a step-by-step field stripping guide. Sootch, a veteran reviewer with extensive firearms experience, offers an objective assessment, highlighting both the pistol's strengths and early production reliability concerns.
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