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Springfield Armory Inc. making a HiPower clone
« on: October 25, 2021, 10:38:50 AM »
https://www.springfield-armory.com/sa-35-series-handguns/sa-35-handguns/

Could be fun.  Don't know anything about the project other than Springfield's hype.
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Re: Springfield Armory Inc. making a HiPower clone
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2021, 10:56:18 AM »
I actually think that is pretty cool. I would want to wait until it has been in the wild for a while, but it would be of interest to me. I'd have to stick an ambi safety on it, but otherwise I like it.
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Re: Springfield Armory Inc. making a HiPower clone
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2021, 10:59:54 AM »
For some reason my brain thought this said a "Hi Point" clone.  Then I pulled up the link and "Oh, wow, a Hi Power clone!".   =D :facepalm:

Looks interesting.  I have never owned a Hi Power, but always thought about getting one.  The FN guns were always just a bit more than I wanted to pay.  I have been eyeing the Turkish copies when I see them.  I bet this is a modified Turkish gun with SA's name on it.  $700 MSRP might end up in the affordable range. 
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Re: Springfield Armory Inc. making a HiPower clone
« Reply #3 on: October 25, 2021, 11:02:27 AM »
Says MSRP $600-$699 so figure $500-$600 over the counter.
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Re: Springfield Armory Inc. making a HiPower clone
« Reply #4 on: October 25, 2021, 11:11:10 AM »
For some reason my brain thought this said a "Hi Point" clone.

Yeesh, don't say that.  Not even in jest.

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I bet this is a modified Turkish gun with SA's name on it.

From Springfield's web page:

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Made in the U.S.A., the SA-35 features rugged forged steel parts for strength and durability, improved ergonomics and enhanced controls, modern sights, an improved feed ramp design, and an increased 15-round capacity. The factory-tuned trigger benefits greatly from the removal of the magazine disconnect found in the original P-35 design allowing for a smooth pull and crisp, clean break.

At least they had the good sense to remove the mag disconnect.  That abomination was the spawn of Satan.


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Re: Springfield Armory Inc. making a HiPower clone
« Reply #5 on: October 25, 2021, 11:21:35 AM »

At least they had the good sense to remove the mag disconnect.  That abomination was the spawn of Satan.

Man, I did not even check that. I'm glad to see it won't be sold in CA. When I was still living there, I bought exactly zero pistols after that stupid law went into effect. I won't abide a defensive pistol with a magazine disconnect.
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Re: Springfield Armory Inc. making a HiPower clone
« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2021, 11:36:54 AM »
"The factory-tuned trigger benefits greatly from the removal of the magazine disconnect found in the original P-35 design allowing for a smooth pull and crisp, clean break"

I always equated magazine disconnects to a serious and dangerous design defect.

I always wanted a Hi-Power, so this semiclone sounds appealing.

We're not supposed to denigrate classes of people, but there really is a deep psychiatric problem with the California electorate in general.

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Re: Springfield Armory Inc. making a HiPower clone
« Reply #7 on: October 25, 2021, 11:57:02 AM »
Yeesh, don't say that.  Not even in jest.

From Springfield's web page:

At least they had the good sense to remove the mag disconnect.  That abomination was the spawn of Satan.
That and the upgraded sights do make it more appealing to me. 

Maybe they can do a version 45 ACP.   =D
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Re: Springfield Armory Inc. making a HiPower clone
« Reply #8 on: October 25, 2021, 12:05:13 PM »
Did a quick search on youtube and several reviews pop up including The Firearms Blog.  I guess a number of people had them for review.
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Re: Springfield Armory Inc. making a HiPower clone
« Reply #9 on: October 25, 2021, 12:07:23 PM »
The FN high power and the HK P7s are a couple of guns I always wanted to own but never did.
I’m leaning toward a RIA STK100 with MRD optic as my next purchase in a full size handgun.
Off topic as usual but I have an interesting FN high power story.
A relative of mine married an Iranian national many years ago. Before coming to America to finish his studies and eventually become a freedom and flag loving citizen he had worked as the equivalent of secret service for the shah of Iran. He had a FN HP and we went out to my uncles farm to shoot it. I was probably 12 years old or so. What I remember was it was parkerized and totally sterile with no markings serial numbers or anything anywhere on it. He is no longer living and I have no idea what ever happened to it. I also recall that when the shah was overthrown and in protective custody in California he got a call to escort the shahs son from college in Texas to the family in California. My dad drove him to the airport where they were holding a plane on the runway for him. He was met by 2 men in suits and a dark sedan at the service gate and they zoomed out to the waiting plane. No security or anything and I’m pretty sure he had the HP in a shoulder holster.
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Re: Springfield Armory Inc. making a HiPower clone
« Reply #10 on: October 25, 2021, 01:37:25 PM »
I have an FM (Argentina) Hi Power.  It does not have a mag disconnect, but I think it's supposed to have one.  I didn't remove it; it came from the importer that way.  I really like it.  I took the rubber grips off and added some checkered rosewood grips.  (was going to get holly grips which look like ivory but I waited too long and they disappeared off the market)

I'm a lefty and the gun has a right-handed safety, but I like everything else about it.
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Re: Springfield Armory Inc. making a HiPower clone
« Reply #11 on: October 25, 2021, 01:43:00 PM »
Excellent news.
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Re: Springfield Armory Inc. making a HiPower clone
« Reply #12 on: October 25, 2021, 01:58:49 PM »
Maybe I'll start saving my pennies for one of these...
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Re: Springfield Armory Inc. making a HiPower clone
« Reply #13 on: October 25, 2021, 02:45:14 PM »
I wonder if Springfield will have some aftermarket grips for it that say "Grip Zone".   =D
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Re: Springfield Armory Inc. making a HiPower clone
« Reply #14 on: October 25, 2021, 03:35:43 PM »
My Hipower walked off several years ago.inhave the box around here somewhere. I need a reliable 9MM, might need to look into this.
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Re: Springfield Armory Inc. making a HiPower clone
« Reply #15 on: October 25, 2021, 05:20:33 PM »
Anyone else think they're trying for a retro vibe?  :laugh:

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Re: Springfield Armory Inc. making a HiPower clone
« Reply #16 on: October 25, 2021, 05:23:03 PM »
Anyone else think they're trying for a retro vibe?  :laugh:



Retro? Nah, they're aiming right at me and my kind, fellow kids.  =D
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Re: Springfield Armory Inc. making a HiPower clone
« Reply #17 on: October 25, 2021, 05:26:59 PM »
I just found my box. Couldn't remember who made it. Looks like FEG Mauser 80SA. It was a nice looking pistol.
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Re: Springfield Armory Inc. making a HiPower clone
« Reply #19 on: October 25, 2021, 07:42:12 PM »
Retro? Nah, they're aiming right at me and my kind, fellow kids.  =D

Perd's just miffed that it isn't tupperware.
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Re: Springfield Armory Inc. making a HiPower clone
« Reply #20 on: October 25, 2021, 07:46:32 PM »
Perd's just miffed that it isn't tupperware.


Perd is miffed that he still doesn't own an M1A or a Springfield 1911.  =(
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Re: Springfield Armory Inc. making a HiPower clone
« Reply #21 on: October 25, 2021, 08:39:11 PM »
Anyone else think they're trying for a retro vibe?  :laugh:


Regardless, that's a nice looking hand gun.
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Re: Springfield Armory Inc. making a HiPower clone
« Reply #22 on: October 25, 2021, 08:43:53 PM »
So I was reading a couple of articles on it, and apparently for the original P-35, it was the French who insisted on the mag disconnect, and then after Browning and FN complied, the French army went with another handgun.

https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/springfield-armory-sa-35-high-power-classic-modern-american/
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Re: Springfield Armory Inc. making a HiPower clone
« Reply #23 on: October 25, 2021, 08:50:06 PM »
And... Next, do you think we could talk 'em into making an M1 carbine in 5.7?
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Re: Springfield Armory Inc. making a HiPower clone
« Reply #24 on: October 25, 2021, 08:59:00 PM »
And... Next, do you think we could talk 'em into making an M1 carbine in 5.7?

5.7x28?
Why?
More expensive and far less powerful.

Now if your talking 5.7 Johnson, otherwise known as 22 Spitfire, it's has already been done by several M1C manufacturers and has over double the energy of 5.7x28 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.22_Spitfire

The only advantage 5.7x28 has over either 30C or 5.7J is it only requires a straight blowback
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