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SA-35 500 round review

MSgt Buke

MSgt Buke

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I was able to spend a few hours at my local range yesterday with my SA-35 and really shoot the gun. I ran close to 500 rounds through it, and I've formed a definite opinion about the gun. This is a winner. I've bought 4 15-round mags for this gun, makes a big difference for carried punch. Comparing the SA-35 to my 92FS is a tough call. Reliability is a draw. I've yet to have any problems with either gun. They've always gone bang when I've pulled the trigger. I think I like the sights better on the SA-35. The sight picture just seems "right" to me. I've shot the 92FS for decades, so I know the gun inside out, but the sight picture on the SA-35 just looks better to me. Fit, finish, are beautiful on both guns. Maybe it's the wood grips on the SA-35, but it feels better in my hand. I know I shot out the center mass on 3 different targets yesterday. I've always loved my Beretta, I always will. But the SA-35 has really impressed me.
 
I really like mine. I am looking for a good, OWB, leather thumb break holster for it. Old School Cool, not a flap though, like this:
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UC_Guy 1971 said:
I really like mine. I am looking for a good, OWB, leather thumb break holster for it. Old School Cool, not a flap though, like this:
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I looked all over to, but I ended up buying the Bianchi 7001 nylon form fitting holster. Very tight initially, but after a couple of weeks, it's moulded itself to the gun. The draw is very smooth, very secure when worn.
 
I love my SA-35. I think its the best rendition of the Hi-Power yet. I especially like SA's version of the manual safety lever.
BTW: a Hi-Power fits any 1911 holster just fine. ;)
 
I own a ‘91 BHP.
Bought an SA35 when it first came out and it was horrendously unreliable with FTF and FTE. Sent back and got fixed and still had issues. Traded and away it went. I’ll stick to a BHP.
Good luck
 
I purchased my SA-35 back and love the gun dearly, it fits great in my hands and shoots well.

But I recently hit approximately 500 rounds and experienced FTE issue which was due to the claw on the OEM extractor having sheered off.

Thought about sending back in to SA for warranty claim, but after doing some research, I learned this is a weak part even when replaced by SA. So I ordered an FN made part along with a new spring & pin.

Quick and easy install, the gun now operates flawlessly.

Other than this, I replaced the grip panels with a nice pair of LOK thin G10 panels. In the near future, looking to upgrade to a high quality match grade barrel and a possible trigger/action job by a local smith who does excellent work.

But plan to keep my SA-35 old school beyond all of that, no flat triggers, no red dot etc. Simple and reliable!
 

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DesertMnky said:
I purchased my SA-35 back and love the gun dearly, it fits great in my hands and shoots well.

But I recently hit approximately 500 rounds and experienced FTE issue which was due to the claw on the OEM extractor having sheered off.

Thought about sending back in to SA for warranty claim, but after doing some research, I learned this is a weak part even when replaced by SA. So I ordered an FN made part along with a new spring & pin.

Quick and easy install, the gun now operates flawlessly.

Other than this, I replaced the grip panels with a nice pair of LOK thin G10 panels. In the near future, looking to upgrade to a high quality match grade barrel and a possible trigger/action job by a local smith who does excellent work.

But plan to keep my SA-35 old school beyond all of that, no flat triggers, no red dot etc. Simple and reliable!
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They’ve been working just fine naked for 90 years (like the 1911 has for 114). No need to “fix” what isn’t broken😏
 
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