Springfield Armory Now Making Hi Power`s

[Knobgoblin]

I like the sights. A 15 rd mag isn't really a big deal, as the og 13s are long phased out already. Big question would be, did they delete mag safety from their design. I did not dig in to the specs on this question.

 

[nammac]

I like the sights. A 15 rd mag isn't really a big deal, as the og 13s are long phased out already. Big question would be, did they delete mag safety from their design. I did not dig in to the specs on this question.

No mag safety, Springfield removed it in their iteration of the HP.

 

[Cardinal]

Nice. While the sights look good, I wonder which replacement sights it will take.

 

[uberguy]

I'm game to pick one up; Have an excellent condition Browning version and gave my adult son a Browning, and like Springfields - 1911 45 ACPs I'm happy with. Been thinking I'd sell a Range Master I don't shoot much - which should cover this cost.

 

[Knobgoblin]

At a glance (pics from the internet) , it looks like the ronin operator rear sight. This would make a lot of sense

 

[Knobgoblin]

I'm game to pick one up; Have an excellent condition Browning version and gave my adult son a Browning, and like Springfields - 1911 45 ACPs I'm happy with. Been thinking I'd sell a Range Master I don't shoot much - which should cover this cost.

Damn your cold blooded logic, man!

Keep them all.

 

[Certaindeaf]

Nice. While the sights look good, I wonder which replacement sights it will take.

Probably XS will. My Dan Wesson built Charles Daly came from the factory with them..

 

[uberguy]

Damn your cold blooded logic, man!

Keep them all.

Logic dictates that I sell a steel framed model RM and keep an aluminum frame rail version, so I can pick up an SA35 steel frame. Too many redundant 1911s (6 SAs).

 

[P7M13]

Sure seems enticing. If it turns out to be a rattle can, would pass.
Tough choices - buy a tupperware gun that looks like a clubfoot prosthetic shoe, or buy a revived piece of history?
Does Santa take a dump in some chimneys?

 

[Ura-Ki]

At that price, I would have to add one to the collection! Had the chance at a really nice FEG but the price was more then I wanted to spend!

 

[Lazyfaire]

I may look for one. I saw the blurb and really thought it was a nice looker!

Lets see which side of MSRP it ends up sitting on

 

[rjmt]

where are they selling them? I called around the Portland area this morning and can't find anyone taking orders

 

[uberguy]

Sure seems enticing. If it turns out to be a rattle can, would pass.

Bunch of reviews were released today, (they had he SA35 weeks early pre-announce) and by what I can tell, it looks to be match grade accuracy and very reliable.

Springfield said it accepts most Browning and after-market parts, but with tight tolerances, fitment may be required. It's just unavailable - or very limited supply.

 

[Certaindeaf]

I think I like it.
Been wanting a BHP forever and will look into this one.

The lol thing about that fella is he shot a 3" group at seven yards with it and crowed that it was a "one hole group".

 

[Kruel J]

Sure seems enticing. If it turns out to be a rattle can, would pass.
Tough choices - buy a tupperware gun that looks like a clubfoot prosthetic shoe, or buy a revived piece of history?
Does Santa take a dump in some chimneys?

Haha. I was thinking something similar. Since this offering isn't a BHP but a clone of one (it is SA afterall) I won't be running right out to get one.


If I could find a BHP for a reasonable price ( ) I would be all over it. Maybe an FN too.

 

[uberguy]

The lol thing about that fella is he shot a 3" group at seven yards with it and crowed that it was a "one hole group".

9 out of 10 holes were touching, which isn't bad in my book, good enough for me.

 

[Stomper]

The lol thing about that fella is he shot a 3" group at seven yards with it and crowed that it was a "one hole group".

Well, he was shooting down a 10' length of 3" PVC pipe, so……

 

[Knobgoblin]

Sure seems enticing. If it turns out to be a rattle can, would pass.
Tough choices - buy a tupperware gun that looks like a clubfoot prosthetic shoe, or buy a revived piece of history?
Does Santa take a dump in some chimneys?

Where do you think Yule logs come from?

 

[Certaindeaf]

9 out of 10 holes were touching, which isn't bad in my book, good enough for me.

Spread out over 3". The "flier" opened it up to probably 4".

 

[Certaindeaf]

Haha. I was thinking something similar. Since this offering isn't a BHP but a clone of one (it is SA afterall) I won't be running right out to get one.


If I could find a BHP for a reasonable price ( ) I would be all over it. Maybe an FN too.

I gather the only differences are the hammer geometry has been modified to reduce hammer bite.. it will still work in standard Hi-Powers and vice-versa. And the magazine safety has been deleted.