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SA-35 9MM LUGER SEMI-AUTO HANDGUN Reviews & Ratings

SA-35 9MM LUGER SEMI-AUTO HANDGUN

Springfield Armory® SA-35 gives today’s shooters a modern take on a revered classic. Featuring subtle but significant upgrades to John Moses Browning’s original P-35 design, the 9mm SA-35 captures the appeal of the “wood and steel” era of arms making while offering the upgraded enhancements of today’s defensive pistols. Made in the U.S.A., the SA-35 features rugged forged steel parts for strength and durability, improved ergonomics and enhanced controls, a factory tuned trigger, modern sights, an improved feed ramp design, and an increased 15-round capacity.

FEATURES:

Checkered Walnut Grips - Featuring attractive grain and finely cut checkering, the SA-35’s walnut grips complement the matte blue finish of the carbon steel.
Matte Blued Finish - The SA-35 features an attractive matte blue finish on its carbon steel parts, contrasting nicely with the walnut grips.
Modern Sight Configuration - The white dot front and Tactical Rack rear sights of the SA-35 offer users an enhanced sight picture for improved performance.
Handgun Case Included - A double-zipper case is included with each Springfield Armory handgun. The soft-sided shell ensures the firearm and mounted accessories are protected during transportation, while an interior pouch can hold an additional magazine.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Color: Black
Barrel: Cold Hammer Forged, 1:10
Slide: Forged Carbon Steel, Blued
Frame: Forged Carbon Steel, Blued
Sights: White Dot Front, Serrated Tactical Rack Rear
Recoil System: SA-35 Recoil Spring & Guide Rod
Grips: Checkered Walnut
Magazines: (1) 15-Round
Weight: 31.5oz

**Rated For +P Ammunition**

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Reviews Summary

The SA-35 9mm Luger semi-auto handgun has received mixed reviews. While some users praise its aesthetics and accuracy, others report significant performance issues including extraction problems and poor trigger quality. Fast shipping from Brownells and an excellent price are highlighted, but many question reliability for self-defense use.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Product Performance

60%

Reviews highlight significant discrepancies in performance. While some users have experienced flawless operation and accuracy, others face critical extractor issues and unreliable trigger response, raising concerns about the gun's reliability for self-defense.

Aesthetics and Build Quality

50%

Several customers appreciate the gun's beautiful design and solid construction, stating it feels great in hand, contributing to an overall positive tactile experience. The fit and finish are generally commended across reviews.

Trigger Quality

40%

The trigger mechanism received mixed feedback. Some users find it smooth and enjoyable, while others criticize it for being heavy and gritty, indicating a lack of consistency in user experiences.

Shipping and Pricing

60%

Customers frequently mention the quick and efficient shipping from Brownells, labeling it as fast and affordable. This positive shipping experience enhances overall satisfaction with the purchase.

Overall Satisfaction

70%

Review sentiments vary widely, with some enthusiastic about the product's improvements and others disappointed by functional flaws, indicating that user experience can differ significantly based on their expectations and the specific unit performance.

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Excellent Pistol

WOW, what a great handgun. Brownells was also the lowest price and very fast shipping. So far, only 25 rounds fired, no failures and very accurate. Also a nice trigger!

Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend

by Jim on August 16, 2024

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Great Handgun

With this pistol, Springfield has improved on an already great design. While I'm a big fan of the original, it did have some flaws: A heavy, creepy, trigger pull; inadequate sights and, worst of all; that useless "magazine safety". Springfield has upgraded the sights; the trigger pull is short, crisp, and consistent; and the magazine safety has been eliminated. The result is a pistol that is a pleasure to shoot. It points naturally and quickly, the weight is where it belongs - in the shooter's hand, the fixed sights are easy to pick up and well defined, and the pistol is more accurate than I am (even on a good day). After 500 rounds of everything from WWB 115 gn FMJ's to Underwood 124 gn +p JHP's, I've had zero malfunctions. Just do it. You'll be glad you did.

SA-35

As good or better than the original P-35

by Joe Cavanaugh on October 30, 2023

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Smooth Sale Easy Process

It was a pleasure dealing with Brownell’s. Very fast shipping. Great pistol and price

by WILLIAM FRENTZEL on October 23, 2023

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Everything I hoped it would be

The gun was everything I hoped it would be. The fit and finsh is excellent, the first time shooting the weapon was flawless. I used cheap russian ammo, factory loads and my reloads with no jams at all. I was pleased with my grouping, I wished I could of had a vise to see how small of a group this gun can do. I never owned a High-Power and I can see why it was so popular. SA did an excellent job, call me old fashion but you cannot beat the feel of iron and wood.

Just No

No, just no, unless you want a wall hanger. It is beautiful and feels great in the hand. But if you want it to shoot, forget it. First, continuous extractor issues. Tried different ammo, (several types) and the fired cases stick in the chamber (even after a clean and polish) and they are hard to get out. This happens with each clip and with different clips. Secondly, the trigger is awful. Too much take up and heavy and gritty after that. Far worse than any 1911 I have ever owned. Sent it back to the factory and it came back unimproved. Sure, I could buy a new extractor and trigger kit for $239.99, plus shipping and pay my smith a couple hundred to set it up but I am not interested in having twice the purchase price in a gun that should have functioned properly, out of the box. Remember: your life could depend on this gun. I will not carry it, and will not risk my life on it.