Something new from Springfield Armory
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- 2ndovc
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Something new from Springfield Armory
The return of the HiPower!
Best news I've heard in some time. I had a pretty extensive collection of military and police HiPowers but sold them all off to capitalize on the investment. There were a couple I should have kept, I'm excited to get my hands on one of these. No magazine disconnect and a better trigger are huge improvements.
https://www.springfield-armory.com/sa-3 ... m-handgun/
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Best news I've heard in some time. I had a pretty extensive collection of military and police HiPowers but sold them all off to capitalize on the investment. There were a couple I should have kept, I'm excited to get my hands on one of these. No magazine disconnect and a better trigger are huge improvements.
https://www.springfield-armory.com/sa-3 ... m-handgun/
jb
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
Interesting ! Reminds me of the Browning Hi-Power. It weighs less than my Stainless Single Six (4 5/8"bbl). I'm surprised it's only available in 9mm.
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
Not nearly as spendy as I thot it would be.Blued and wood. Looks really nice, like the ones I lusted after in the 70's.
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
I might have to buy one. I have a Range Officer in 9mm and the workmanship is outstanding.
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
I like the "Parkerized" look as well as the ring hammer. Reminds me of some of the military contract pistols I had.3leggedturtle wrote: ↑Mon Oct 25, 2021 2:45 pm Not nearly as spendy as I thot it would be.Blued and wood. Looks really nice, like the ones I lusted after in the 70's.
I was also surprised by the SRP. Darned reasonable I think. I'm hoping that they sell well enough to expand into different finishes and calibers. I'd love one in .30 Luger! Just because I'm weird!
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
Here in connetitax, we can only have 10 rds., make mine a 38 super please that would make up for a 10 rounder.
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
I really like what they have done here. Not just a Hi-Power copy, but an improvement.
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
Ditto 38 Super! -Tutt
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
It looks like a homerun except the "only comes with one mag" nonsense......did they get bought out by Kimber?
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
Used a Hi Power for a short while. Good gun. But the caliber left me wanting. If these are as reliable as the one I had and with today's ammunition it should be a great handgun.
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
Wow. Anything honoring John Browning gets my respect. This might be the platform that finally makes me like the 9 mm.
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
Anyone know if it will handle 9mm +P and +P+ rounds by chance? Its still kind of small.....
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
Quite a handsome rendition of the classiest gun ever designed for 9x19. I was expecting a higher MRSP as well. The upgrades are quite practical without detracting from the original look
Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
Quite a handsome rendition of the classiest gun ever designed for 9x19. I was expecting a higher MRSP as well. The upgrades are quite practical without detracting from the original look. A 13 shot 40 S&W would be the icing on the cake. And an extra 357 Sig barrel. Ok I will stop now
Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
I think that I might have one of them.
Trigger is improved, no mag disconnect, sights are improved, mags from
original HiPowers fit and function, and it's not so expensive.
What's not to like?
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Trigger is improved, no mag disconnect, sights are improved, mags from
original HiPowers fit and function, and it's not so expensive.
What's not to like?
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- Scott Tschirhart
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
Yes it will.CowboyTutt wrote: ↑Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:30 pm Anyone know if it will handle 9mm +P and +P+ rounds by chance? Its still kind of small.....
https://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l ... tail&p=118
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
I sent the SA link to my FFL guy and to let me know when he see's that they are available. He and my dad both want one and I'm in for two of them, hopefully he can bag a consecutive numbered pair with an order of that size.
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
Only one mag
I know they only include one to keep the MSRP down, but still....who wants an auto loader with only one mag?
It IS an interesting option and I might pick one up to play with once I find out if additional mags are actually available and less than $50 a pop! I wish I had bought a hi-power years ago.
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
They're listing magazines for $35 ea. Stop being so cheap.vancelw wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 2:00 pmOnly one mag
I know they only include one to keep the MSRP down, but still....who wants an auto loader with only one mag?
It IS an interesting option and I might pick one up to play with once I find out if additional mags are actually available and less than $50 a pop! I wish I had bought a hi-power years ago.
I've got six or more originals, including a few Inglis WWII magazines.
Of all the HiPowers I've had, the later mfg. Browning was my lease favorite. Shot ok, but not as well as the older ones.
Looking forward to these.
jb
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
You need to read the thread on civility, Jason2ndovc wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 2:23 pmThey're listing magazines for $35 ea. Stop being so cheap.vancelw wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 2:00 pmOnly one mag
I know they only include one to keep the MSRP down, but still....who wants an auto loader with only one mag?
It IS an interesting option and I might pick one up to play with once I find out if additional mags are actually available and less than $50 a pop! I wish I had bought a hi-power years ago.
I've got six or more originals, including a few Inglis WWII magazines.
Of all the HiPowers I've had, the later mfg. Browning was my lease favorite. Shot ok, but not as well as the older ones.
Looking forward to these.
jb
35 is not so bad. Some manufacturers are bad about charging 50 or 60 for mags. I'm used to the guns that cost less, come with 3 mags, and extras are $17 bucks!
Cheap? No. Just saving where I can to buy more guns. And gun safes.
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
I wonder where the parts are made?
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
Funny guy!vancelw wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 3:12 pmYou need to read the thread on civility, Jason2ndovc wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 2:23 pmThey're listing magazines for $35 ea. Stop being so cheap.vancelw wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 2:00 pmOnly one mag
I know they only include one to keep the MSRP down, but still....who wants an auto loader with only one mag?
It IS an interesting option and I might pick one up to play with once I find out if additional mags are actually available and less than $50 a pop! I wish I had bought a hi-power years ago.
I've got six or more originals, including a few Inglis WWII magazines.
Of all the HiPowers I've had, the later mfg. Browning was my lease favorite. Shot ok, but not as well as the older ones.
Looking forward to these.
jb
35 is not so bad. Some manufacturers are bad about charging 50 or 60 for mags. I'm used to the guns that cost less, come with 3 mags, and extras are $17 bucks!
Cheap? No. Just saving where I can to buy more guns. And gun safes.
Jim,
I sent an email to SA asking that very question. I will update when I get a response.
jb
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
Thanks! I'm just curious.
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
No response as of yet from SA. Betting they are overwhelmed with emails.
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
The price is good, a 9x23 would get me a lot more excited
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
I was expecting the price tag to be way more that that. Wow!
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
i,ve been looking at the ronin version, in the .45 acp. dang good reviews and decent price gotta sell one of my toys to get it though, job is on the edge with downsizing static going on. even the owner might let one of his brothers go!!!!
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
A gun with that classic of a look definitely needs a Gold Dot Front Sight. And I am sure JMB wouldnt mind if they offered it in a .40 cal. But definitely a gun I want to see in my own collection.
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
No doubt.horsesoldier03 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 28, 2021 8:33 am A gun with that classic of a look definitely needs a Gold Dot Front Sight.
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
This is awesome. I just love guns made of steel and wood!!!
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
I seen an ad from CDNN on FB that they had posted the SA-35 on GunBroker for a 3 day auction. With 1 day left it is running around $1200, more than double the MSRP.
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
Yes, the prices are ridiculous. But I figure they will come down after the initial excitement dies off.
Fortunately, Springfield has magazines available at a reasonable price. And I still get to use my existing magazines.
I spoke with a gunwriter who has had one for some time and he is really impressed with the trigger and the accuracy he was able to obtain.
Fortunately, Springfield has magazines available at a reasonable price. And I still get to use my existing magazines.
I spoke with a gunwriter who has had one for some time and he is really impressed with the trigger and the accuracy he was able to obtain.
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
I hold out for the 38 Super unless it can handle 9mm +P+ or something.....
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
The SA-35 can handle all +P and +P+ ammunition on the market.
Today, I took delivery of a box full of SA-35 magazines and I'm still working on getting one of the guns in without paying a scalper's price.
Today, I took delivery of a box full of SA-35 magazines and I'm still working on getting one of the guns in without paying a scalper's price.
Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
Btw the HP was designed in the 30s as a 9x19 and is limited to cartridges of similar length. So no 38 Super, 9x23, 10mm or the like is coming. 30 Luger is possible and probably 22 TCM. Browning made 40 S&W and I wish I had gotten one. 357 Sig is possible. I have seen conversion uppers/mags in 22LR and 41 AE.
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Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
Give it a couple or three weeks and the price will come down to reasonable.horsesoldier03 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 30, 2021 3:44 am I seen an ad from CDNN on FB that they had posted the SA-35 on GunBroker for a 3 day auction. With 1 day left it is running around $1200, more than double the MSRP.
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OUCH!horsesoldier03 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 30, 2021 3:44 am I seen an ad from CDNN on FB that they had posted the SA-35 on GunBroker for a 3 day auction. With 1 day left it is running around $1200, more than double the MSRP.
I'm going to have to wait a while on this!