[SHOT 2026] Polished Blued SA-35 9mm from Springfield – The Truth About Guns

Springfield has a reputation of crafting the firearms of battle from their 1911s to M1As and even modern renditions of the AR-15s of old. They also added into their arsenal in recent years the iconic Browning Hi-Power design – the P35 – which Springfield dubbed theirs as the SA-35. Now, at SHOT Show 2026 they announced a new Polished Blued SA-35 for even more curb appeal.

Springfield Armory Polished Blued SA-35 9mm

The Springfield Armory Polished Blued SA-35 9mm (SKU: HP9202) has an MSRP of $799 making it a bargain considering the parkerized version of Springfield’s SA-35 retails for the same price. All of the important technical specs for the Polished Blued SA-35 can be read below as presented by Springfield Armory:

• Cartridge: 9mm
• Colorway: Polished Blued
• Barrel: 4.7″ Cold Hammer Forged, 1:10
• Slide: Forged Carbon Steel, Polished Blued
• Frame: Forged Carbon Steel, Polished Blued
• Sights: White Dot Front, Serrated Tactical Rack Rear
• Recoil System: SA-35™ Recoil Spring & Guide Rod
• Grips: Checkered Walnut
• Magazines: (1) 15-Round, Blued
• Weight: 31.5 oz
• Length: 7.8″
• Height: 4.8″

A Word from Springfield Armory on the Polished Blued SA-35 9mm

Geneseo, Illinois – January 21st, 2026 – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of the SA-35™ 9mm Polished Blued pistol, offering fans who appreciate the charm of the “wood and steel” era of arms making an eye-catching polished variant of this popular pistol.

Based on one of the most prolific and popular pistols in small arms history, the Springfield Armory SA-35 gives today’s shooters a modern take on a revered classic. Featuring subtle but significant upgrades to John Moses Browning’s original P-35 design, the 9mm SA-35 is made right here in the U.S.A.

“Since its launch, the SA-35’s appealing combination of classic design and subtle enhancements has made it extremely popular with shooters and collectors,” said Steve Kramer, Vice President of Marketing for Springfield Armory. “With the new Polished Blued version, enthusiasts have an attractive new option in this popular line of 9mm pistols.”

Final Thoughts

Springfield has announced a lot of new firearms at SHOT Show 2026, and this one might be the most beautiful of them all. The polished blued finish is clean, eye-catching, and utterly attractive. Whether you want a conversation piece amongst friends, a centerpiece for your safe, or simply a beautiful firearm for the range, this SA-35 is a great candidate for all three. As always, let us know all of your thoughts about the Polished Blued SA-35 from Springfield Armory in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback and engagement.