Springfield Armory Expands SA-35 Line with New 4” Model
Nearly five years ago, Springfield Armory released the SA-35, an updated take on the iconic Hi-Power pistol originally designed by legendary firearms engineer John Moses Browning. Now, Springfield is poised to expand the SA-35 family with the introduction of a new 4” model.
A Modern Take on a Timeless Design
At its core, the SA-35 remains rooted in the legendary design from Browning. The new 4” model carries forward that DNA while incorporating refinements that bring the platform into the modern era.
The compact variant features the same performance and ergonomic enhancements found in the full-size model, including:
• Refined feed ramp geometry for improved reliability
• Adjusted extractor geometry
• Beveled magazine well for smoother reloads
• Extended thumb safety
• Improved sight system
These updates are subtle but meaningful focused on reliability and improved ergonomics.
Below is the press release from Springfield Armory’s SA-35 4” model.
Press Release
GENESEO, ILL. (04/07/26) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the launch of the SA-35™ 4″ 9mm, offering a unique new addition to this incredibly popular line of semi-automatic pistols.
Based on one of the most prolific and popular pistols in small arms history, the 9mm Springfield Armory® SA-35 gave shooters a modern take on a revered classic. Featuring subtle but significant upgrades to John Moses Browning’s original P-35 design, the SA-35 captured the appeal of the “wood and steel” era of arms making. With this new adaptation of the proven design, shooters have access to a pistol with all the benefits of the original SA-35 pistol, but now with a shorter and more compact barrel.
Like all SA-35 variants, the new 4” SA-35 is made in the United States and features rugged forged steel parts for strength and durability. This includes not only the slide and frame, but also the shorter 4” barrel. The barrel — as with all SA-35 pistols — features an improved feed ramp design for reliable functioning with today’s top defensive ammunition.
Further rounding out the design are the SA-35’s improved ergonomics and controls, such as a recontoured hammer to prevent the risk of “hammer bite” and an extended thumb safety. Additionally, the pistols employ modern sights made up of a white dot front and Tactical Rack black serrated rear sight. And lastly, a flush-fitting 15-round magazine ups capacity over the original design’s 13-round capacity, feeding into the pistol’s beveled magazine well.
The 4” SA-35 features an attractive matte-blue finish on its carbon steel slide and frame, complemented by a pair of checkered walnut grips contoured to enhance the pistol’s ergonomics and handling characteristics. MSRP is $799.
“The SA-35 proved to be an immediate success due to its combination of traditional design and modern enhancements,” said Steve Kramer, Vice President of Marketing for Springfield Armory. “This new 4” SA-35 offers all those same benefits and appeal, but now in a smaller and faster-handling version.”
SA-35 4″ 9mm | HP9204 | 706397980801 | MSRP: $799
For more information on the SA-35 4″, please visit https://spr-ar.com/r/6268.
Compact & Concealable
For those who appreciate the history of the Hi-Power but want improved reliability and a more compact footprint, the 4” SA-35 offers a compelling middle ground. It’s a reminder that sometimes evolution not reinvention is what keeps an iconic platform relevant.
