SA-35's on the shelf at two stores in Norman.

[Hangfire]

For those that may be interested.

Atwoods has two 9mm SA-35's in stock.....$649.99+ tx.

Academy has the same exact gun in stock......$749.00+ tx.

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

The $750 one is probably better...

 

[mr ed]

For those that may be interested.

Atwoods has two 9mm SA-35's in stock.....$649.99+ tx.

Academy has the same exact gun in stock......$749.00+ tx.

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Who makes it for SA ? FEG?

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

Slide and frame forgings are from Turkey...Tisas, I think. They are assembled in Illinois.

ETA: I found the article where I read that:

https://gundigest.com/gun-reviews/springfield-armory-sa-35-review-the-grand-puissance

They also say it’s made in the USA from a forged steel slide and frame. That’s true. What they don’t tell you is the frame and slide come—80 percent—from Tisas in Turkey (Springfield Armory wouldn’t confirm this but I have it on good authority). However, that’s not a bad thing, and given Springfield Armory sources other handguns and parts from outside the U.S., it shouldn’t be a surprise. Tisas is a very capable manufacture that turns out high-quality products, and this is one way Springfield Armory managed to keep the cost of the SA-35 manageable … and I applaud them for it.

 

[mr ed]

Slide and frame forgings are from Turkey...Tisas, I think. They are assembled in Illinois.

ETA: I found the article where I read that:

https://gundigest.com/gun-reviews/springfield-armory-sa-35-review-the-grand-puissance

Yeah, they're 1911's. & SAR48s originally came from Brazil. Whomever is cheapest I guess.

 

[1911master]

Who makes it for SA ? FEG?

FEG went belly up after a factory fire. Converted over to making HVAC units.

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

I had an Israeli version of the SAR48 back in the 90s. Those were Imbel receivers with Israeli barrels and parts kits.

Used to be you could tell a US made Springfield by the serial number. Anything with a "NM" prefix was American made. Something like that. They source parts/guns from so many places it's hard to keep up with.

 

[Leadlobber]

I considered buying a SA 35 , BUT was put off by what the display gun looked like the finish on both sides of the slide was scuffed and worn off . The sales guy said something about kids mishandling the gun . No worries ... right
So what would a hot blue job cost ? Or cerakote ?

 

[surjimmy]

SA, got it right when it comes to HP.