The Springfield Armory SA - 35 is a direct copy of the Browning High Poser. The magazine disconnect safety is tied to the trigger so the gun will not fire with the magazine removed.. The safety can be taken out and polished so that it will not do that. i suggest you send it to Novak's Pistol Shop in Parkersberg West Va for his trigger package . HE IS and ABSOLUTE MASTER on the Browning High Power and its clones.
SA-35 trigger problems
my trigger is sticking seems like its tied to the safety as you squeeze the trigger theres a sticky spot that actually moves the hammer a little
then stops then engages again then the hammer releases.anyone else have this? or maybe know whats causing it
it seems may be tied to the safety as it seems to move sometimes very little.any help appreciated thxs
PS..how did this pass QA ? just picked it up today and i noticed it right off
then stops then engages again then the hammer releases.anyone else have this? or maybe know whats causing it
it seems may be tied to the safety as it seems to move sometimes very little.any help appreciated thxs
PS..how did this pass QA ? just picked it up today and i noticed it right off
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The Springfield SA-35 is NOT a direct copy of the Browning Hi-Power and does NOT have a magazine disconnect and WILL fire without the magazine inserted. How could you offer such advice without a clue as to what you are talking about? Jeeze!The Springfield Armory SA - 35 is a direct copy of the Browning High Poser. The magazine disconnect safety is tied to the trigger so the gun will not fire with the magazine removed.. The safety can be taken out and polished so that it will not do that. i suggest you send it to Novak's Pistol Shop in Parkersberg West Va for his trigger package . HE IS and ABSOLUTE MASTER on the Browning High Power and its clones.
Picked up a SA 35 at the local Atwoods for $649.99 and loaded up 15 different types of reloads including 124 grain lead. Fired about 150 rounds and not a single failure to eject or load. Trigger is about 6 lbs and has a little take up and crisp release. It's not a match trigger but it's consistent and breaks when I expect it to. My rear sight needs moved a tad as I'm hitting low and to the right. I'm going to but some factory rounds thru it and see where the POI is before I move the dovetail sight to the left. Gun is nice to hold and looks good for an ole school defense pistol. My serial number is HP10*** range and it's exactly what I expected nothing more nothing less. Easy on the eye, fun to shoot and for $649 in today's economy I'm happy as a lark in April. Just my .2 cents it's a keeper. And expect 3 to 4 inch groups at 15 yards. If you want any better than that get you a Ranger Officer and it will lay them in there for you.. I've owned one for about 10 years and it will bring home the bacon. And the SA 35 will most certainly fire with or without a magazine. CWO
Trigger with use will lighten up after usage w/500 rounds it was ~a pound less.Picked up a SA 35 at the local Atwoods for $649.99 and loaded up 15 different types of reloads including 124 grain lead. Fired about 150 rounds and not a single failure to eject or load. Trigger is about 6 lbs and has a little take up and crisp release. It's not a match trigger but it's consistent and breaks when I expect it to. My rear sight needs moved a tad as I'm hitting low and to the right. I'm going to but some factory rounds thru it and see where the POI is before I move the dovetail sight to the left. Gun is nice to hold and looks good for an ole school defense pistol. My serial number is HP10*** range and it's exactly what I expected nothing more nothing less. Easy on the eye, fun to shoot and for $649 in today's economy I'm happy as a lark in April. Just my .2 cents it's a keeper. And expect 3 to 4 inch groups at 15 yards. If you want any better than that get you a Ranger Officer and it will lay them in there for you.. I've owned one for about 10 years and it will bring home the bacon. And the SA 35 will most certainly fire with or without a magazine. CWO
well that was short lived back to not ejecting the rounds pretty depressing untrustworthy a firearm one can own,i will never carry the gun
it would surely get me killed.from here on out think i'll stick to RIA reliable and flawless out of the box.
it would surely get me killed.from here on out think i'll stick to RIA reliable and flawless out of the box.
Trigger with use, especially with so few rounds will not lighten up. They are factory and usually at the high end of Lbs pull. I still maintain that an after model factory spring, whom ever one you choose is the correct way to go. If the factory hammer spring which sets the trigger pull weight is usually 14/16/11 lbs or more., replace the hammer spring with a lighter pull weight, 12/13. Then change out the recoil spring for a lighter version.
just shipped off this morning hopefully 2 times is a charm.took it to the range 1 last time and fired 3 mags (45 rounds)
and had 2 non extracts and 5 dead trigger incidents.fire 3 more clips was about the same results this is getting old
at what point does this become a lemon issue ? well round 3 bought/repair/repair.wow this sucks.
and had 2 non extracts and 5 dead trigger incidents.fire 3 more clips was about the same results this is getting old
at what point does this become a lemon issue ? well round 3 bought/repair/repair.wow this sucks.
I would suggest as SA have not fixed the problem that you take the pistol to a gunsmith and explain the issues. The workings of a SA35 are simple and any
gunsmith can fix it in no time as extraction and dead trigger is not a major problem. Have SA sent you a a delivery docket showing what they changed and why?
gunsmith can fix it in no time as extraction and dead trigger is not a major problem. Have SA sent you a a delivery docket showing what they changed and why?
just got my SA-35 back from factory for the 2nd rma.took to range put 105 rounds thru it no extractor problems but had 9 no fires.this thing is a nightmare.by far
the worst handgun i have ever owned.tried both the ammo brands i used in my RIA 9mm 1911 just to rule the ammo out ZERO issues.i will now take to a shop and
see if theres anything they can do.im at a complete loss here,this has exhausted my patience.i highly recommend you not gamble on this handgun even they
cant fix their own product.there is something so wrong about having to spend money on something brand new just to be able to use.SO WRONG !!!
the worst handgun i have ever owned.tried both the ammo brands i used in my RIA 9mm 1911 just to rule the ammo out ZERO issues.i will now take to a shop and
see if theres anything they can do.im at a complete loss here,this has exhausted my patience.i highly recommend you not gamble on this handgun even they
cant fix their own product.there is something so wrong about having to spend money on something brand new just to be able to use.SO WRONG !!!
OK, so you had 9 failure to fires in the SA 9mm but all worked fine in another 9mm? One thing i do know is that the firing pin and or firing pin spring in SA 35 is the issue, or the hammer/main spring.
How strong or deep is the firing pin impact point, a deep strike or the 9 that failed to fire weak or shallow impact>? Did the rounds that failed to fire first time fire when shot again?
Look at you empty cases from both firearms you used and all the rounds that did NOT fire is there a difference in the firing pin impact point??
Possibly the firing pin and spring are the issue, no not possibly probably. Easy to remedy. Also a possibility is the hammer spring, to weak?
In SA the SA35 get an extended firing pin and or replace the hammer spring if whatever it came with in lbs say 14 or 16 lbs with a 18.
How strong or deep is the firing pin impact point, a deep strike or the 9 that failed to fire weak or shallow impact>? Did the rounds that failed to fire first time fire when shot again?
Look at you empty cases from both firearms you used and all the rounds that did NOT fire is there a difference in the firing pin impact point??
Possibly the firing pin and spring are the issue, no not possibly probably. Easy to remedy. Also a possibility is the hammer spring, to weak?
In SA the SA35 get an extended firing pin and or replace the hammer spring if whatever it came with in lbs say 14 or 16 lbs with a 18.
Addendum, to above and reply to #30. By dead trigger you mean failure to fire assume. Did you after pulling the trigger and the round failed to fire re cock the pistol and pull the trigger a second time? Or you just reloaded the chamber with a new round and continued? As you show the rounds that failed did you not want to use the same ammunition a second time, sometimes it works. As i say above ti's a hammer/main spring issue or a firing pin and spring issue. Easy to remedy once you determine which it is and by firing the rounds you show as being ejected because thy failed to fire in your SA35, reload in a mag and see if they fire on the second attempt.
the rounds failed to fire so i ejected the rounds after i finished firing the 3 mags i put them all in 1 mag and refired them.to be honest i didnt notice if hammer was fully cockedAddendum, to above and reply to #30. By dead trigger you mean failure to fire assume. Did you after pulling the trigger and the round failed to fire re cock the pistol and pull the trigger a second time? Or you just reloaded the chamber with a new round and continued? As you show the rounds that failed did you not want to use the same ammunition a second time, sometimes it works. As i say above ti's a hammer/main spring issue or a firing pin and spring issue. Easy to remedy once you determine which it is and by firing the rounds you show as being ejected because thy failed to fire in your SA35, reload in a mag and see if they fire on the second attempt.
at the time of no fire or not as i was just ejecting and firing.either way i dont understand how SF tested and passed it.its failed on 4 brands of ammo winchester/blazer/sell&bell/federal
id love to know what mystical ammo they used.it does make sense what your saying.but as you say its easy to remedy yet SF has failed twice.
Your issue is you have a SA35 that when it appears to be in good working order, it is then loaded and a number of rounds of GOOD ammunition will not fire? Correct?
correct ammo is fine.when its not firing im unable to pull trigger.after reading your earlier post leads me to believe hammer is not fully cock.sounds the most reasonable toYour issue is you have a SA35 that when it appears to be in good working order, it is then loaded and a number of rounds of GOOD ammunition will not fire? Correct?
me.it never occurred to me to look closer at that so i think i'll hit the range again tomorrow and see if thats the case.thxs for the tip
AS you have the SA35, it is single action pistol, the hammer MUS be cocked or nothing happens. So of the 14 or 15 rounds that failed to fire first time all fire the second time?
Have a look at the case, the primer with a dent in it where the firing pin struck, are all indentations the same? Or some deeper than others?
Have a look at the case, the primer with a dent in it where the firing pin struck, are all indentations the same? Or some deeper than others?
I would suggest that next time load 10 rounds per mag as this is a test. Rack the slide and load 1 round into chamber ensuring hammer is back and fire, stop. Did the hammer fall, did the round fire? Collect all spent cases of all rounds fired and shoot say 30 rounds, 10 per mag slowly and deliberately. Follow procedure of first shot, is hammer in correct position to fire, did round fire, again till all rounds gone. Slide must move as this extracts your round. Best of luck, would love t hear the results. IF the slide does not come back to cock your pistol it is a SLIDE problem.
it appears like the slide is working as it locks back on final round.but does it everytime ? im not sure.will come back with results let ya know.I would suggest that next time load 10 rounds per mag as this is a test. Rack the slide and load 1 round into chamber ensuring hammer is back and fire, stop. Did the hammer fall, did the round fire? Collect all spent cases of all rounds fired and shoot say 30 rounds, 10 per mag slowly and deliberately. Follow procedure of first shot, is hammer in correct position to fire, did round fire, again till all rounds gone. Slide must move as this extracts your round. Best of luck, would love t hear the results. IF the slide does not come back to cock your pistol it is a SLIDE problem.
and ive tried 124 grain as well normally i use 115
As you are going to test your pistol for function, when at the range you do not need a target, hold the pistol as normal, pointing down range, tight, a little lower approx 6 " than normal but look at the slide as it fires.
Then pull trigger, pause look at what happened. take 10 seconds and did it fire, did case eject, is hammer cocked is trigger set for next shot? repeat the test till all rounds are fired.
Then pull trigger, pause look at what happened. take 10 seconds and did it fire, did case eject, is hammer cocked is trigger set for next shot? repeat the test till all rounds are fired.
dont get me wrong im a big fan of Springfield but their QA lacks IMO.my 45 1911 garrison is one of my favorite handguns "now".but it to came with issues had to be
sent back for sear spring adjustments right out of box and slide lock had to be replaced with a wilson combat lock.and to put into perspective both my RIA
which are cheaper and considered a lesser handgun by some (not me they have great accuracy and both i own were flawless out of box) are far superior
in the sense they are 100% functional out of box.i hope they improve but releasing the SA-35 the way it did doesnt bode well for them.
my 2 5'' favs SF 45cal / RIA 9mm
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sent back for sear spring adjustments right out of box and slide lock had to be replaced with a wilson combat lock.and to put into perspective both my RIA
which are cheaper and considered a lesser handgun by some (not me they have great accuracy and both i own were flawless out of box) are far superior
in the sense they are 100% functional out of box.i hope they improve but releasing the SA-35 the way it did doesnt bode well for them.
my 2 5'' favs SF 45cal / RIA 9mm
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