Springfield SA-35 | Some Teething Issues, Review and Range Discussion

Published on October 26, 2024
Duration: 18:47

This review of the Springfield SA-35, a modern take on the P35 design, highlights several positive modifications like an improved hammer to prevent bite and an eliminated magazine disconnect for a better trigger. However, the reviewer encountered significant teething issues, specifically the pistol locking to the rear with rounds remaining in the magazine. Potential causes explored include magazine issues, grip, and a break-in period, with the latter seeming to resolve the problem after extensive shooting. The reviewer notes the pistol's accuracy, ergonomics, and overall fit and finish are excellent.

Quick Summary

The Springfield SA-35 offers significant improvements over classic High Power designs, including an updated hammer to prevent bite and the removal of the magazine disconnect for a crisper trigger. While initial reliability issues like premature lock-back were encountered, extensive shooting, particularly one-handed, seemed to resolve these, suggesting a break-in period is beneficial.

Chapters

  1. 00:41Introduction to Springfield SA-35
  2. 01:13Springfield SA-35 Design Changes
  3. 01:43History with High Powers & Trigger Improvements
  4. 02:56Ergonomics and Shootability
  5. 03:47Magazine Capacity & Compatibility
  6. 05:10Troubleshooting Lock-Back Issues
  7. 06:24Fit and Finish Assessment
  8. 07:03Carry Potential of the SA-35
  9. 07:26Grip Design and Checkering
  10. 07:57Magazine Pricing & Alternatives
  11. 08:34Malfunction Demonstration
  12. 10:33Grip vs. Magazine vs. Break-in Theory
  13. 13:55One-Handed Shooting Test
  14. 14:58Standard Grip Test After One-Handed
  15. 15:26Long Range Shooting
  16. 16:25Break-in Period Conclusion
  17. 17:09Post-Shooting Cleaning & Future Updates
  18. 17:56Sponsor: Veter Holsters
  19. 18:21Sponsor: Target Sports USA

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key design improvements in the Springfield SA-35 compared to older High Power models?

The Springfield SA-35 features an updated hammer design to prevent 'hammer bite' and has eliminated the magazine disconnect, which significantly improves the trigger pull quality, making it crisper and more responsive.

What reliability issues did the reviewer encounter with the Springfield SA-35?

The primary issue was the pistol locking to the rear with ammunition still in the magazine. This occurred frequently, especially with a full magazine, and was explored as potentially being related to the magazine, grip, or a necessary break-in period.

How did the reviewer resolve the reliability issues with the Springfield SA-35?

After extensive shooting, including a period of one-handed shooting, the SA-35 began to function reliably without further lock-back issues. The reviewer concluded that a break-in period was likely the solution.

What is the trigger quality like on the Springfield SA-35?

The SA-35's trigger is described as having a good wall, a crisp brake, minimal overtravel, and no squishiness. While slightly heavier than many 1911 triggers, it's considered very good and shootable.

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