I have watched all your videos so far on your SA-35 and enjoyed all of them. I like how through you are with the issues you are having. Looking forward to your follow up video after you get it back from Springfield. I am very much interested in buying a SA-35 but think I’ll wait a little longer.

@Jerry9s

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Wayne, thanks for your kind words! Please consider subscribing. It really helps out the channel, thanks!.

Just put 1200 rounds the last two weeks in mine. Not a single failure in four different brands. 200 HST. I didn’t buy until I started reading and seeing people say the problem seemed to have been cured.

Great review I was considering this pistol may wait for the Fn reintroduced version. Subscribed to your format very helpful.

@Jerry9s

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sgt Maj. AATW

From what I've read, the issue is that the slot cut into the slide where the extractor lives needs to be deburred. The cocking serrations that are interrupted by this slot actually "dig in" to the extractor, and prevent the extractor claw from rotating back in so as to get a good grip on the cartridge in the chamber. I bet if you punch out that roll pin that passes vertically down through the slide which forms the pivot point for the extractor, you can then remove the extractor and see what has been described as teeth marks on the surface of the extractor. Make a few strokes with a precision Swiss file to smooth off the "points" of the cocking serrations where they meet the extractor slot and the problem will disappear for ever.

Great info! Ironic the failure to extract was an issue with original hi power. You earned my Sub 🇺🇸

@Jerry9s

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin, I appreciate the support!

I have a Belgium Hi Power with an ambidextrous safety and I am left handed. It works fine all day long. Excellent gun.

@ScottAT

2 жыл бұрын

I made nearly the exact same comment.

@klauschigurh3377

2 жыл бұрын

I have two one thumb print model and a mk3 both shoot great and haven’t had any issues with them.

Got two one for my son. Serial numbers just over 6000. Both run great. Zero problems. Took the Extractor out. Nicely machined channel and part.

@Jerry9s

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Scott, that is excellent news! Thanks for sharing.

@nigWANTsomeDAnk

2 жыл бұрын

serial number 7000 here with FTF out of the box, with occasional FTE. had to have extractor reprofiled. the extractor channel seems to have been fixed, But it appears the extractor is MIM part and not forged. so some are in spec while others are not. runs great now though! great to shoot a hipower that you dont feel bad slamming on.

Early models I read the newer ones now seem to be fixed. Thankfully

As we all know, an 80% receiver is not a firearm per fed law and thus does not require a serial number or an importation stamp. Further, if that 80% receiver were imported from overseas - say from Turkey - it could be finished in the USA and assembled with parts, perhaps also made overseas (cuz parts don’t require import stamps), and then legally stamped as “Made in the USA” and then given a serial number. Fans of the FEG Hi-Powers know this exact process was done in the 1990s by Charles Daley on their Hi-Power clones - 80% receivers - and all the other parts - were made in Hungary, imported to the USA, and finished and assembled here - and then stamped “Made in USA”. All perfectly legit per current fed law and ATF rules. Deceptive perhaps - but legit. Beretta / Benelli has been doing this for decades with Turkish parts, and as long as the final finishing and assembly is done in Italy, it can be stamped “Made in Italy” - and we all pay alot more for that than if it said “Made in Turkey.” Now, when did the Tisas Regent Hi-Power disappear from the US market? And when was the SA-35 introduced? Just asking questions…

I almost never buy a first Gen anything. There has been a bunch of videos about its failures. I don't buy Springfield stuff unless it's used or private sale. Giresan seems to be maybe a better option.

Very sorry you have that issue. Years ago I bought an AMT Hardballer in .45 acp. Stainless steel, looked great. Worst handgun I ever owned. Nothing but malfunctions. I know your pain. I hope SA does the right thing.

@Jerry9s

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I have a friend who used to be a salesman for a major firearms distributor. he said some AMT pistols should have frequent flier miles for the amount of time they were shipped back to the factory. They did make some handsome pistols though!

@michaelwalsh5735

2 жыл бұрын

I had a Hardballer, too. Exact same experience.

@Jerry9s

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelwalsh5735 Hey, family friendly comments only please! Oh wait...never mind. :-)

Glad I watched your video. I was looking to buy one but after hearing your take and some additional google searching, it appears there is an issue with this newly released pistol. Going to wait until they resolve it or may go with the FN version although quite a bit more costly.

@Jerry9s

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kenton, thanks for the comment. As I've said there is a lot of good going on with this pistol. If SA can iron out the bugs it will be a winner for sure. Best of luck.

Good to know, but very disappointing! Wanted one the moment I learned about it. Now I will hold off.

Saw this gun at my local gun store the other day and kind of fell in love with the way it looks and felt in my hand, but after seeing a bunch of reviews with it failing to extract I'm not so sure about it anymore. I'm a polymer guy, and all my polymer pistols have no failure what so ever. I've been really wanting to add this SA35 and some 1911s into my EDC rotation, but after seeing failure after failure videos, I'm not sure if I can trust it with my life.

@Jerry9s

Жыл бұрын

I hear you and you make a lot of sense. I will say that since I got it back from Springfield the final time, it has run like clockwork. Luckily Springfield WILL ultimately take care of you; not that they should drop the ball at all. Metal frame guns are amazing and the trigger pulls are night & day compared to polymer guns. Good luck and I hope you continue to enjoy my videos.

7:15 for my specific thoughts about what these malfunctions are NOT caused by.

4:56 for my conversations with Cylinder & Slide.

Hi Jerry. I picked up the SA35 after being returned from Springfield. The documentation that accompanied the pistol was a packing list that indicated repair and test complete. Tuned Extractor, safety checked and tested 75 rounds. Nothing of what physical repair was performed, parts replaced etc. I called Springfield and customer services to understand what was done and could he explain what tuned the extractor meant and customer service danced like stepping on hot rocks anyway after about 15 min of discussion customer service said a repair tech will be calling me. So I will wait another day then I will call back. Now for the meat. I went to the range yesterday and test fired slow and rapid fire 50 rds of Federal 115grn followed by 50rds 115grn of my hand loads and did not have a single issue!! I plan on doing the same today but putting more rds threw the pistol. Part of my testing today will include accuracy as yesterday my focus was just putting rounds down range to see if the original issue would repeat itself. So as of this writing i'm good.

@Jerry9s

Жыл бұрын

A) If you actually get a call back from Springfield I'll be shocked. B) Springfield customer service people are apparently unable to discuss anything beyond what is written on the repair order. C) That is EXCELLENT news about your pistol, congrats! I hope it continues to serve you well. Regarding accuracy, I tested my stock SA-35 against a customized Hi-Power clone and it more than held its own kzread.info/dash/bejne/rISd29uGisq-lJs.html I wouldn't be surprised if your experience is similar. Good luck.

I would inspect how the extractor interacts with a cartridge as it sits against the breech face when it's fed. An easy thing to set up by hand for inspection purposes. The extractor should easily hold the round in place against the breech face. I would inspect the extractor "hook" where it makes contact with the cartridge rim to see how well it "grabs" onto the rim to extract it. It may need to be reprofiled. Otherwise, if working properly here, the extractor spring is probably ok. Another place to look is where the extractor may contact the housing it rides in, make sure that it is cut with sufficient clearance so that the hook portion is allowed to fully engage the cartridge rim. I would also look at replacing the recoil spring with one that is a few pounds heavier that allows the barrel/slide recoil time to slow allowing cartridge pressure to subside just before extraction begins. I suspect that the recoil spring may well be responsible for this problem!

@nigWANTsomeDAnk

2 жыл бұрын

i had to reprofile my extractor. kept getting FTF and FTE right out of the box. the light recoil spring sure doesnt help. but BHP shouldnt need that. after reprofile shoots like it should. extractor appears to me MIM part and not milled, the edges were shite.

Does Cylinder & Slide do BHP extractors etal ?

@Jerry9s

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, they offer a service to radius and tension the extractor. I assume, but don't know for sure if that includes testing for function. cylinder-slide.com/Item/CSM159

Wanted one of these but I will stick to my Browning versions until Springfield does the right thing and fixes their slide machining problem. It’s the slide aeration’s that are the problem and they tried to do cheap fix and make extractor thinner but it didn’t work.

@Jerry9s

Жыл бұрын

I'm just guessing but I feel you may be correct that Springfield's extractor isn't up to the test.

Didnt the orginal browning have a similiar issue?

@Jerry9s

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rebecca, in 1962 the internal extractor of the original design was replaced with an external extractor, like the SA-35 has. I don't know if the early external extractor guns had failure to extract problems.

try the CZ 75 B omega....you will NOT be disappointed !!!

I just got one. Serial number 6,969- do you know if the issues have been addressed and fixed- I have not shot mine yet

@Jerry9s

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Aaron, I have no idea but I hope that Springfield is learning from each mistake. I still have high hopes that they will get this ironed out. This pistol has loads of potential. Please let me know how you fare.

@aaronbaird8966

2 жыл бұрын

Just got back from shooting the sa-35- got to the point where I couldn’t get through a mag without and empty getting stuck in the chamber- shot 150 rounds- so back to Springfield with it- did they fix yours?

@Jerry9s

2 жыл бұрын

@@aaronbaird8966 kzread.info/dash/bejne/nJ9lmrhue5i4ZLg.html

I only have 50 rounds through mine. Love everything about the gun except the trigger. Lots of creep and false break.

My question is, how do you even get a Springfield SA-35??

@Jerry9s

2 жыл бұрын

LOL, I put a deposit down very soon after the gun was announced and waited for the call. IMHO DO NOT pay online auction scalper prices...good luck. Please consider subscribing to my channel, it really helps. Thanks.

@ettube8686

Жыл бұрын

When people get don't bitching and drama qweening Springfield armory I'm getting one but I know how to work on my own car I don't expect perfection or trust dealers the gun it's self has a proven record than any gun in history

@ettube8686

Жыл бұрын

If you don't read the manuals and don't change your timing belt on a Honda it's a grenade

NUMBER ONE: I CANNOT FIND AN SA-35 FOR SALE....ANY ADVICE? HOWEVER AFTER WATCHING YR VIDEO MAYBE I SHOULD STOP MY SEARCH FOR THE SA-35.

@Jerry9s

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim, as I've said I still believe this pistol has a lot going for it if they can iron out the bugs. I went to a Springfield Armory dealer and put down a deposit so I could get an early crack at one, so the best advice I can give is contact your local authorized SA dealer. Sorry i couldn't be of more assistance. Hey, if you haven't already, please consider subscribing to the channel. Thanks.

A running series on the new High power clone with issues. Count me in. Ought to try a Tisas or one of the other cheaper ones.

@Jerry9s

2 жыл бұрын

You may be right, I have a Tisas 1911 in 9mm and it runs like a champ but I am hoping this "Made in the USA" pistol winds up treating me right in the long run. I can't buy every Hi-Power clone out there (wish I could). Whatever the truth is I'll show it here!

I treat firearms like cars. NEVER but a new model until everyone else tests them for me. I dont have the money to be a firearms tester. Always wait to see what is wrong with a new model and what the manufacturer does to fix it. Sig is notorious for needing a second gen or third to fix shit.

@Jerry9s

2 жыл бұрын

That's great advice. I balance between "get it new without paying stupid auction prices".

I just picked the SA 35 up yesterday (July 19) and went to the range and I had failure to extract right out of the box on the secon round. In total I had 3 failures to extract shooting a box of 50 rds of Federal ammo. Worst performance out of any handgun I have owned. Going back to Springfield!!

@Jerry9s

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I'm really sorry. I'm certain you are really disappointed. Having said that, if you keep after Springfield they will make it right. Now that mine is running correctly, it is a real pleasure to shoot and way more accurate than I have any right to expect it to be. Good luck and please keep me posted.

@sig7798

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jerry, Before I made the purchase I called Springfield and I was told very few had the failure to feed issues. I asked if Springfield corrected the issues and she said yes. I asked if they collected data by SNs and was told know but later SNs should not have the issue. On that I asked if she could define later SN and she could not. She also told me that Springfield would correct any issues I may encounter. So feeling confident I made the purchase. Within 15 min I'm at the range. First shot on target, Second shot on target and no ejection ahahaha. I had 2 more failures to eject after that. I went to the firearms store while the gun was still hot and off to Springfield for repair. Then I saw your first video and I was absolute B.S. Then I saw your second video I felt better, I love the Browning I have two FNs made in Belgium 68 T-Series and 80 both in pristine condition. My brother has one of our dads GI bring backs with German marking in excellent shape. I will let you know how things go. Good videos by the way!!

I wish it had the ambi safety of the MKIII’s for them to omit this is a disappointment for me. My Browning has it and came with it.

@Jerry9s

2 жыл бұрын

An ambidextrous safety would be great for sure but given the naming conventions of this gun I think they wanted to hold relatively closely to the original military specification. Plus the price point on this gun may have had something to do with it. My hope is that Springfield figures this out and this model is successful enough that we get upgraded versions, as well as detective versions, and dare I hope for an aluminum frame version.

I'm very disappointed in recent re-releast of two pistols, the python and the hi power. The python with light hammer strikes and the extraction issues with the new hi power. It's like they can't get anything right these days. Given a choice of one of the new hi powers or a Israeli turn in I would go with the Israeli hi power. On the python I would spend the extra and get an original.

@Jerry9s

6 ай бұрын

Hi David, I agree 100% I think there are too many accountants in the process from the beginning, and the focus is more on making them for as little money as possible. The SA-35 should have been a gold mine for Springfield Armory, and we would have benefitted from more selection, accessories, etc. Thanks for the comment.

Sounds like Springfield has a design problem and that they are not concerned about fixing it in a timely manner. Seems like a slide machining problem that they want to ignore instead of fix. Very disappointing

Like a car any gun is only as capable as the user even a Glock

Sounds like I may not purchase this gun! I certainly never had a problem from my Argintine FM High never had a problem with it. Thanks , for you're video. I, don't Know if I'm going too, buy it, I am a 67 year old kid & I'am always safe.I do Have a strong Like for a High power. I, sold m guns when, the wife got very sick. She passed away, 2013, I ' am Now trying to find another Hi power. Good day sir.

@Jerry9s

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike Thanks for your reply and I am glad you liked the video. Once the gun gets back from Springfield, I'll be sure to post another video.

Not made in the US. was the Tisas Regent BR9.

@Jerry9s

Жыл бұрын

There is a lot of speculation about where Springfield sources some of the components for the SA-35. However, it is definitely NOT just a rebranded BR9 and enough of the gun is made/assembled here that it can legally be labeled "Made in the USA".

I mean. In my limited experience with SA.. they are solid bunk. Their QC is TERRIBLE. The 1911 I got from them was garbage. How it left the factory like that , I don’t know. Chunk of steel missing from the slide stop cut. Poor finishing. Scratched up. Barrel fit is awful. Scratches up the hood. But the hunk of metal the person cut out on accident while millling the frame? Should have immediately been melted down, and started over. They just aren’t nicely made guns. Honestly for a 1911… the Turkish made Tisas variants are far better guns, and better made for the money. Can’t go wrong. Sorry all you “buy American” folks. Turkey is doing it better. Be happy to try again when American manufacturers are making quality pistols. I really want a Hi power, but I won’t be buying an SA. Will wait for the new FN. isn’t a to spec HP, and won’t take most HP parts or mags, but will still be a far better HP.

@Jerry9s

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin, thanks for your comment. Your experience with SA is interesting since I have had a very different experience. While I have never owned a Springfield 1911 I have shot and handled several and I have always felt that they were doing a great job. I did have a 1st generation EMP that I "long term loaned" from a friend and that gun was great. I have to agree with you about the Tisas 1911s, I have one in 9mm and it is a great pistol. I am planning a video about that gun very soon (once it warms up here). 2 questions 1. Did you buy your SA 1911 from a gun store locally? Were the problems you wrote about evident when you bought it? 2. What steps did you take with Springfield and did they make it right? Thanks again for the different perspective and experience.

@CZ9mmUSA

2 жыл бұрын

Kevin, I think you got the Lemon 🍋, sorry about that. I own 6 different Springfield Armory 1911 Pistols all built in 2020, 2021, or 2022 and they all have been Fantastic Performers especially for the money. I also own 5 or 6 Springfield XD Pistols and they are Reliable as the day is long. Sometimes a bad one gets by the QC Check, and then gives the manufacturer a questionable reputation. Check out the Pistols really well at the Gun store….. if it looks like it was put together or thrown together on a Friday, leave it at the store. 🤠👮🏻‍♂️🇺🇸👍👻👋🍀 B9USA Sr.

Was watching how the extractor is too narrow, the slot is stopping the swivel of the extractor and springs are questionable. See the videos at kzread.info/dash/bejne/a6CC1MtucdifgrQ.html

Thanks GH. Great job. Good info. God bless. LETS GO BRANDON PS. Liked & subscribed

@Jerry9s

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for the kind words!

This has been addressed by SA. Never nuy the new model car, wait till they work out the bugs😂

I think bill Wilson any gun that isn't hand fitted like Jon Browning and tested is not worthy of trusting

Garand Thumb saw this issue at about 800 rounds and once it started, it happened every 2-4 magazines. This guy seems to have figured out the issue: kzread.info/dash/bejne/l6iftZOCfKTUYLw.html

Think FNs new version will be the way I go if I can find $1300 I don't need.

@Battle_rifles

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not a hi power it’s almost twice the size

@FoulPet

2 жыл бұрын

@@Battle_rifles wasn't aware of that, thanks. Oh, well. Maybe I'll settle for a clone.

@Jerry9s

2 жыл бұрын

The problems I see with the new (cause it really is a new gun) FN "High Power" is that it is really just a visually similar handgun that is different in many ways. Hi-Power holsters and accessories (and I believe magazines) won't work with it so you aren't buying a Hi-Power pattern gun at all. Heck, by this SA_35, or the Tisas versions + $600 in gunsmithing to make it perfect for you and you are very near the price of the FN "High Power". I am with you though, I would buy one if I had a spare $1350. I still have high hopes for the SA-35 once they iron out the bugs. SA makes an amazing 1911, there is no reason they can't get this right.

@Jerry9s

2 жыл бұрын

@@Battle_rifles "It's not a hi power"...100% truth right there.

@FoulPet

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jerry9s Was hoping it was just a tweaked hi power and they just improved small issues and tuned it. If it looks like a duck but isn't then I've lost interest.

BH Spring Solutions diagnosed the cause of this now common problem/defect with the SA-35 and it’s easy fix. Reference their video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/X6mM08adqpvXmNo.html

@Jerry9s

2 жыл бұрын

I discuss BH Spring Solutions in my latest video. They also sent me a gun to review! kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZYSr1Jusl62qmLQ.html

As long as you are in a fire fight under 600 rounds you MIGHT survive..they are JUNK

@Jerry9s

Жыл бұрын

Pistol only firefights lasting over 600 rounds sounds like a rare occurrence, no?

If you want to hit a car at seven yards and don't want accurate guns get a loose fit loos barrel gun or pay the coins for a sig p226 perhaps and hk p30

@ZiggieZoo

Жыл бұрын

P226 is epic.

Accurate weapons are by nature finicky. If you want to throw rocks get a Glock lol 😂