Have the new Springfield High Powers hit the shelves? I haven't found any yet. Springfield told me they are shipping them every week but that may just be their 'canned' answer.

Steve........

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Originally posted by Steve E.:
Have the new Springfield High Powers hit the shelves? I haven't found any yet. Springfield told me they are shipping them every week but that may just be their 'canned' answer.

Steve........

They have come out and sell for $900-$1000. Distributor pricing used to be around $510.

I would not buy it anywhere near where it is selling on gunbroker.

Springfield will make a ton of these guns.

Mike

It looks like MSRP is around $699. Like you said the prices on GB are ridiculous and I won't touch one for that amount. I am hoping that after they catch up a little and the grabbers get theirs the real world price will come down and I can enjoy one.

Steve........

Gunbroker.
$1250 plus with several bids.

I'll pass for that price.

Steve.....

I know Steve.
Still fun to watch.
Last 3 sold on GB .... 1400, 1450, 1500
Crazy.

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Originally posted by custombolt:
I know Steve.
Still fun to watch.
Last 3 sold on GB .... 1400, 1450, 1500
Crazy.

If buying a a collector piece one is going to have to wait a long time to recoup ones money.

Wow, I didn't know they got that high. There will be nothing but watching going on for quite a while. At least I have a MkII and MkIII to play with until some sanity returns to the pricing.

Steve.......

Hope your wait is a short one.
I'll stick with my R1 for now. Works fine.

I think it will be quite a long wait.
I have one of the ERPC manufactured R1's. It doesn't have any of the QC problems with the early ERPC R1's.
I wonder if this "new" Remington will bring back quality made 1911 R1's?

Steve.......

Steve,
My ERPC works fine. Is this an early serial number? # RH08XXA Please advise if you can. I thought R1's were all created equal. Thanks.

I like my hi-powers.

They still fit my hands like they did when I picked up my first one in 1975.

When I said I really need one of these.

But I have found others that are better suited for every day carry.

I do not think I well buy a new one unless maybe they come out with one in stainless steel.



Or a Poly frame.

custombolt

Mine is RH06XXA, I tried calling the ph number I had for ERPC to see if they were still around and it doesn't go through anymore, I remember I had quite a nice conversation with the guy several years ago. My R1 runs very good and is one of the most accurate 1911's I have.

p dog shooter

That was about the first time I shot one myself. I do like the High Powers too. I'm more of a blued/wood type person myself. I like some nice figure in my pistol grips too.


Steve........

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I'm more of a blued/wood type person myself. I like some nice figure in my pistol grips too.

I do like the looks of fine wood and blued handguns.

But when it comes to the ones used every day they do not stay good looking for long.

Having been a law enforcement armorer for decades.

I inspected hundreds of handguns every year.

The ones that held up the best are the ones made out of stainless steel with some type of man made grip material.

Every day carry is hard on a handgun.

If your blued steel wood gripped hand gun still looks good. You haven't been carrying it every day.

Thanks. Mine ran fine too. Need to get it out again soon.

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Originally posted by Steve E.:
custombolt

Mine is RH06XXA, I tried calling the ph number I had for ERPC to see if they were still around and it doesn't go through anymore, I remember I had quite a nice conversation with the guy several years ago. My R1 runs very good and is one of the most accurate 1911's I have.

Steve........

Well, today I saw a video on Youtube of the new Girsan MC P35 which is a Browning HiPower clone. For $400!!
Not readily available yet but I have had very good experiences with EAA imports. No magazine disconnect. No bevelled magazine well. One 15 round magazine.
I would (and will) get this over a Springfield.
Peter

I saw those Girsans also, I think I'll pick up one of those also. I have had very good results with EAA stuff most notably Witness steel frame pistols.
My 10mm Witness has an extra barrel in 9x25 Dillon and the 40 S&W pistol has a 357 Sig barrel for it. And the 45 acp has a 400 Corbon barrel to go with it.
Still watching that SA35 though, think it'll be a while to come.

Steve......

Id buy a Belgium oldie for the kind of money they are pimping those guns at..Im going to wait until the new wears off, and buy one at about the recommended price set by Springfield, but I also what to see one of the FNs before I jump..I game my 40 year old LE Browning (Selsia) to my grandson a couple of months ago..

I picked up my SA 35 yesterday. I ordered it from Midway USA and got it for MSRP. I have done this with several HKs as well. Just setup a notification and purchase when it comes in. Avoid Gunbroker crazy prices.

Nice pistol, BUT the recoil spring was rusty and there was some rust on the slide and frame inside. I read about this in some reviews. Didn't believe until I saw it. It was also tested fired and not cleaned. And it was was barely lubed. I cleaned it up. Will shoot next week. Trigger feels nice.

I sent springfield a note about the rust.

I may have it polished blued or cerakote in "blue"

AH, looking forward to your thoughts on it once you have put in some range time. It certainly is a handsome handgun.

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Originally posted by Bill/Oregon:
AH, looking forward to your thoughts on it once you have put in some range time. It certainly is a handsome handgun.

Will do. Doing to run a bunch of 147 gr FMJ I have through it.

My go to 9mm load in my other pistols has been the Freedom Munitions 135gr +P. Accurate in my FN509T and 365XL. Nice recoil.

I have a number of different loads I cycle through all of my new pistols to see what works best. The only finnicky weapon has been a 9mm AR from Aero that I built.

Just looked up that Freedom Munitions load. Might have to try a couple of boxes through the new Shield Plus.

I read the article on this new one a few months ago in American Rifleman. Sounds like a sweet deal. I have an original Belgian so I don't NEED another...yet. But I'm glad that repros are being made. The Hi-Power is a fabulous pistol. Yeah, it will be good to hear your report.

I am still waiting for Girsans to show up!
Noot sure I like the idea of Springfields arriving rusted though!
Peter

I'd be willing to give Springfield the benefit of the doubt at this point until we hear of other rust cases. That could be just a fluke or a local humidity issue. I've never had bad luck with any of their products.

the springfield is a SA-35 and by springfield, the one I saw was awesome...The Girsan by FN as I understand it is byBrowning...I saw one at the Filer gun show and the finish looked like licorce, a black nickle looking finish?? I was not impressed..I will buy the first SA-35 I see for sale at $700 or less..I put my name in the midway notification box..

Ray, when you get it, please give a test report. It got high rates in the American Rifleman.

Picked up a sa35 - $800.

Plan to shoot it a fair bit and already upgrade kits for $100 are available.

Mike

I saw in the new "American Rifleman" that EAA has jumped on the bandwagon + is making their new hi-power as well. I think there is enough interest in that platform that everyone will make good sales.

The EAA is the Girsan pistol which looks good on paper. I would be interested in one to add to my small High Power collection (for the right price) and an SA 35 too.

Has anyone here done business with

www.armoryhome.com/

I was going to place an order with them for some ammo and they only take Zelle, Venmo and Cashapp. That to me was a red flag.

Steve..........

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Originally posted by Steve E.:
The EAA is the Girsan pistol which looks good on paper. I would be interested in one to add to my small High Power collection (for the right price) and an SA 35 too.

Has anyone here done business with

www.armoryhome.com/

I was going to place an order with them for some ammo and they only take Zelle, Venmo and Cashapp. That to me was a red flag.

Steve..........

Fraud fraud fraud

No credit cards = fraud fraud fraud

Mike

I agree!

Bought an SA-35 on Friday coming second day mail..I got it for $850..At my age waiting is not acceptable as a rule. Had to add on taxes and ffL dealer..That was eating a bit of crow, but I couldn"t wait..

Sorry, Ray but I just gotta say it, kinda like buying green bananas?

Prices are dropping. Plenty on Gunbrokers starting in the low #700's

I ran into a guy this afternoon at the grocery store + we got to talking; he just bought 2 of the new SA35s from GT's in Austin for $625.00 ea. They used to sell to LEO only, then added retired military as well, who knows now, but they generally have good prices + if you are local, worth a look.

I just bought three of the new Mec-Gar 15 round mags for my Browning. Good price on them from CDNN. Nice to get two more rounds per mag.

I like my SA35 as well as my HI power. The trigger had a glitch in it but easy fix, fit and finish was great and accuracy and function was top notch..However I traded it for a 1911 38 super, a caliber Im sold on and have been for years.

I wish colt would come out with the colt Commander in ss or brushed nickel like the original in the 38 Super//

I bought my new SA-35 two or three months ago for $649.99+ tax (my only firearm chambered in 9mm) and have ran about 800 rounds through it so far.....not one function problem so far and it does a good job of hitting the 25 yd. steel plates.

It's a keeper.

nothing against SA but if it's not bullseye accuracy then 3-4" at 50 ft is fine.

https://www.cdnnsports.com/eaa...c-p35-9mm-black.html