{"id":2150,"date":"2026-06-05T05:12:54","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T05:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/?p=2150"},"modified":"2026-06-05T05:12:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T05:12:55","slug":"springfield-sa-35-4-inch-review-the-baby-hi-power","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/?p=2150","title":{"rendered":"Springfield SA-35 4-Inch Review: The Baby Hi-Power"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The barrel and slide of the new Springfield Armory SA-35 is 4 inches shorter than the original Browning Hi-Power pistols and the original SA-35.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Springfield\u2019s SA-35 4-inch is baby in stature with big boy potential.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I\u2019ve always liked the Hi-Power pistol, partly because it fits my hand better than any other pistol and partly because of its historical allure. It has the unique distinction of being used by opposing forces during World War II. Many refer to it as the \u201cBrowning\u201d Hi-Power, primarily because John Browning began the pistol\u2019s initial development, and because Browning imported the pistols from FN Herstal until it was discontinued in 2018. It\u2019s also commonly known as the BAP (Browning Automatic Pistol) or the P-35, which is why when Springfield Armory<\/a> introduced their version of the Hi-Power in 2021 they called it the \u201cSA-35<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Springfield Armory\u2019s SA-35 is very similar to the Hi-Power pistols Browning sold for years, and the SA-35 has sold well. It has introduced a lot of new-age shooters to the original \u201cwonder nine\u201d pistol. The Hi-Power\u2019s link-less barrel, pivoting trigger and double-stack magazine is basically the blueprint for every modern 9mm semi-automatic pistol since.<\/p>\n

Over the years, the Hi-Power has been frequently customized much like the 1911. For a time, Novak\u2019s even supplied custom Hi-Power pistols to the FBI\u2019s hostage rescue team. One appealing but rare Hi-Power pistol customization has been shortening the pistol to 1911 Commander length.<\/p>\n

Factory new or original Hi-Power pistols have a 4.7-inch barrel, which makes them full-size pistols. Some custom pistol smiths would shorten the barrel to around 4 inches and some even shortened the grip and magazine as well. These abbreviated Hi-Powers were often called \u201cBaby Hi-Powers,\u201d the goal to make the pistol easier to conceal.<\/p>\n

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Springfield Armory\u2019s new 4-inch SA-35.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Springfield Armory SA-35 4-Inch Specs<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Caliber:<\/strong> 9mm
Action:<\/strong> Hammer-fired, Single Action Only
Capacity:<\/strong> 15+1
Barrel:<\/strong> 4 inches, Cold Hammer Forged, 1:10
Overall Length:<\/strong> 7.1 inches
Height:<\/strong> 4.8 inches
Weight:<\/strong> 29.8 ounces
Finish:<\/strong> Matte blued
Grip:<\/strong> Checkered walnut
Sights:<\/strong> White Dot Front, Serrated Tactical Rack Rear
Safety:<\/strong> Manual thumb, left side only
MSRP:<\/strong> $799<\/p>\n

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