SA35 Range Report…..Meh

[No_Regerts]

I just measured the trigger pull on my SA35. The average was 3lbs 14oz ounces and there is no felt take-up.

That's good! Mine was creepier than John Wayne Gacy!

 

[asiparks]

Sorry to hear it wasn't all you hoped- internet rumors spoke of a "Loaded" version in the pipe line:maybe including front strap & back strap treatment and maybe a Yost or Garthwaite style extended safety, so I might wait a while and see if they materialize. Still, seems SA did an ok job at a surprisingly decent price

 

[RX-79G]

Anyone know where these are made (or the parts are)? Imbel? FEG?

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

What is it with you guys today! First the other thread makes me want to rewatch Chinatown, and now this one has me looking for Beverly Hills Cop and The Final Option

 

[No_Regerts]

Anyone know where these are made (or the parts are)? Imbel? FEG?

Mine said Geneseo, IL

 

[asiparks]

rumor is Turkey rather than Hungary for the forgings, but I don't think anyone has t come up with a definitive answer

 

[ob1]

At the prices that I've seen lately post-crazyness, you'd be hard pressed to find a good base gun for less. New trigger, spring kit, and a no-bite hammer and I'd be quite happy. That's probably $125 in parts and labor. Still only $825 to $850, which is far cheaper than a Browning/FN. The finish could be dealt with later as needed.

Hey Gerts !
From your time in bed with this one, do the internals appear to be interchangeable with other make HP's, or do the problems go beyond a simple fix like that ?

 

[No_Regerts]

Hey Gerts !
From your time in bed with this one, do the internals appear to be interchangeable with other make HP's, or do the problems go beyond a simple fix like that ?

It's my understanding the SA35 is compatible with BHP parts. I think the one I got was closer to ideal than my Mk3 was out of the box. However, I've already been down that road with the Mk3 and now it's just how I like it. I wasn't really wanting to do another overhaul.

 

[RX-79G]

rumor is Turkey rather than Hungary for the forgings, but I don't think anyone has t come up with a definitive answer

I wonder where all the Tisas BR9 and Girsan MC P35s are?

 

[CountryGent]

Today on Forgotten Weapons:

 

[CountryGent]

And follow up shooting video.

 

[No_Regerts]

Notice how they now call it a "high power"? It's because it's not a hi power.

 

[oremike]

I have a SA-35 on order so like your review. When (if) I get mine, I'll fix the little nuances and make it mine as I have with most of my guns.

 

[oremike]

I got my SA-35 yesterday and shot it today. On opening the box I found the gun and one magazine in a pouch. Also a card that said among other things that if I wanted a paper owners manual I needed to call an 800 number. There was portion of the box I could open marked accessories but when I open it all that was in there was the dumb cable lock. When I got it home I got on line but couldn't get the on-line manual to work for me so turned to U-Tube for dis assembly instructions. I got it apart, cleaned and lubed up. It was bone dry when I got it and felt a little rough just working the slide. CLP and rags took care of that and I got it back together and it was working much smoother. Today at the range I shot a few magazines of different types of ammo more to familiarize me with the gun and see how it runs. No problems, it shot it all just fine. I thought the trigger was just fine and the only thing I didn't like was the hammer didn't bite me but I could tell it wanted to. I got a little hot spot but no blood or blister. When I held the gun cup and saucer no more hot spot. Over-all I like it and think it's a keeper. I did call the 800 number for the owners manual, and to register the gun in the lifetime warranty program and order 2 more magazines.No problem shipping the 15 round magazines to Oregon.

 

[oremike]

Well I took my wife shooting with the SA-35 and she lit up like a Christmas tree once she started to get some rounds down range. It didn't take her long to figure out the Magula mag loader and she ran through 5 mags bouncing a pop can around the gravel pile. So I gave it to her, I'd rather shoot my CZ anyway. As they say, happy wife, happy life.

 

[Certaindeaf]

Well I took my wife shooting with the SA-35 and she lit up like a Christmas tree once she started to get some rounds down range. It didn't take her long to figure out the Magula mag loader and she ran through 5 mags bouncing a pop can around the gravel pile. So I gave it to her, I'd rather shoot my CZ anyway. As they say, happy wife, happy life.

My experience is similar.. every gal I've let shoot a Hi-Power said, "That's a good gun!" or the like.. and they all found them very easy to shoot well.

 

[Knobgoblin]

Any issues with the factory finish?

 

[oremike]

My experience is similar.. every gal I've let shoot a Hi-Power said, "That's a good gun!" or the like.. and they all found them very easy to shoot well.

Ya know in all of the Macho-Man reviews not one mentioned this. It is easy to shoot accurately but a tad small for my 3XL hands but fits my wifes hand like it was made for her.

 

[oremike]

Any issues with the factory finish?

Not so far, I did clean and lube it then gave it a light over all Break free on a rag wipe down.

 

[Knobgoblin]

Not so far, I did clean and lube it then gave it a light over all Break free on a rag wipe down.

I handled one in the LGS Tuesday. The Matte black looks like a rust nursery in waiting. Reminiscent of Springfield's milspec 1911 ( which, otherwise, is a fantastic gun for the price)