Springfield Armory SA‑35 Polished Blued: A Classic Hi‑Power Refined — SHOT Show 2026

[Annihilator]

This looks a lot better then the flat black finish these originally had…..

Springfield Armory SA‑35 Polished Blued: A Classic Hi‑Power Refined -- SHOT Show 2026

Capacity receives a quiet improvement. The included flush‑fit magazine holds 15 rounds, up from the original’s typical 13‑round standard.

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[powerboatr]

i just an email from SA to buy one
it sort of looks like the "black chrome" on my 1967 colt 1911
its very fetching
i may have to order one so the 1911 has a friend
i like it and light gray one.
who am i kidding...1911s and similar get my attention

 

[10mmLife]

This looks a lot better then the flat black finish these originally had…..

Springfield Armory SA‑35 Polished Blued: A Classic Hi‑Power Refined -- SHOT Show 2026

Capacity receives a quiet improvement. The included flush‑fit magazine holds 15 rounds, up from the original’s typical 13‑round standard.

gunsamerica.com

Take my money!!!!

 

[Belt Fed]

It's still black.

 

[NMEDGE]

How is the reliability of this Springfield pistol?

 

[powerboatr]

How is the reliability of this Springfield pistol?

i dont have a sa 35, but all my other SA arms are very very good

and the XD that keeps getting dropped, kicked etc out in the woods is stellar

 

[NMEDGE]

I know XD's are great pistols but I thought when they first came out they had issues. Just wondering if it all worked out.

 

[powerboatr]

I know XD's are great pistols but I thought when they first came out they had issues. Just wondering if it all worked out.

i took a leap with a hellcat and its darn good
actually impressed at how its laid out
sa 35 has been in my sights for a while, only thing holding me back is its 9mm, but the new polished blue is changing my mind

 

[Annihilator]

I know XD's are great pistols but I thought when they first came out they had issues. Just wondering if it all worked out.

I was told when I got mine, that anything above 6000 serial number, issues were corrected, mine worked flawlessly

 

[Grayfox]

How is the reliability of this Springfield pistol?

Mine has been completely reliable. No one hiccup. I love it!
The blue sure is pretty. But, I consider my SA-35 as a working gun. Black is fine with me.
I'm still hoping for a lightweight Detective model. {hint, hint}

 

[Wirenut]

How is the reliability of this Springfield pistol?

I have two XD MOD-2's in 9mm, one is a compact and the other is a tactical and mine have been flawless.
The compact will print a bit, but it is doable for EDC.
Tactical is perfect for range and bedside.

 

[KillerFord1977]

How is the reliability of this Springfield pistol?

The QC in the beginning was horrendous. Mine was a jam o matic.
Sent it back. Fixed. Still jammed. Sold it.
I’m an BHP fan and like SA 1911’s. Massively disappointed.
Heard they fixed them finally .. but …

 

[USMC6094]

Naw, I'll happily take the original matte blue, or parkerized finish over gloss blued.
Just my personal preference

 

[ex13F]

Black, blue or orange the darned things still nibble on my hand even with the "no bite" hammer. Mine has been incredibly accurate and never a problem. It just wants to draw blood after 1 mag. I'll pass on another.

 

[Talyn]

While I'm tempted by the MCP 35 Pi Match so far, I'll stick with the OEM Hi-Power vs. the look-a-likes.