Hi-Power Love and the Springfield SA-35 | GUNS Magazine Podcast #104 | Presented by Hodgdon

This video provides an update on the Kimber Warrior DS 9mm pistol after approximately 650-700 rounds. The primary issue encountered is with the optic mounting plate screws not threading fully into the slide, causing play in mounted optics like the SRO and RMR. The presenter contacted Kimber customer service, who provided a shipping label to send the slide for repair. The video also details the pistol's features, including its three-piece frame, aluminum frame, bushing barrel, 1911-style extractor, and trigger characteristics, while noting its compatibility with Springfield Prodigy/Duramag magazines.

This video details the resurgence of the Browning High Power pistol, tracing its journey from an 'obsolete' design to a highly sought-after firearm. It covers the historical impact of the original Browning High Power, its decline due to modern competition, and its revival through updated models from Springfield Armory, FN, and Turkish manufacturers like Girsan. The analysis highlights key features, upgrades, and why the High Power platform continues to appeal to shooters.

TheYankeeMarshal, an experienced firearm enthusiast, questions the actual ownership of the Springfield Hellion, noting its apparent lack of visibility despite initial popularity. He also discusses seeing a Springfield SA-35, a clone of the Browning High Power, and expresses a preference for a stainless steel version of the latter, even considering replacing an existing one if a suitable stainless FN High Power clone becomes available.

This video from Classic Firearms covers new releases from Springfield Armory at NRA Show 2026. Key highlights include a 4-inch variant of the SA35 pistol, the Saint Victor PDW chambered in 5.56mm, the Model 2020 Heatseeker .308 bolt-action pistol, and a 1911 DS Prodigy with an Aimpoint ACRO cut. The presenter, Jason, is joined by Mike from Springfield Armory, who details the features and improvements of each firearm.

This review of the Kimber DS Warrior highlights its status as an American-made, double-stack 1911 available under $1000. The instructor notes its smooth operation, crisp trigger, and comfortable grip module, comparing it favorably to higher-priced models. While generally reliable, a single failure to feed was observed, attributed to ammunition interaction with the ramped barrel. The review emphasizes its value proposition for those seeking a US-made double-stack 1911.

This video provides a detailed comparison between the Glock 19 Gen 5 and the new Gen 6, focusing on shooting experience and ergonomics. The instructor, Yoki Sturrup, highlights significant improvements in the Gen 6, particularly its extended beavertail, enhanced grip texture, and flat-faced trigger, which effectively mitigate issues like slide bite and finger discomfort experienced with the Gen 5. The Gen 6 is presented as a superior shooter due to these ergonomic enhancements and its MOS-ready slide.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.