Springfield Armory Adds a Polished Blued 4-Inch SA-35 to Its Hi-Power Lineup

Springfield Armory has launched the SA-35 4-inch Polished Blued, the latest variant in its Hi-Power lineup, chambered in 9mm with a mirror-bright hot salt blued finish. The company announced the pistol on October 6, 2026, with an MSRP of $799. The new model carries designation HP9205 and is shipping to distributors and dealers now.

The SA-35 is Springfield's modern take on the classic John Browning-designed Hi-Power, first produced in 1935 and still regarded as one of the most influential semi-automatic pistol designs in history. Springfield's current version retains the single-action trigger and slim grip profile that made the original famous, while adding an improved trigger, ramped feed ramp, and compatibility with aftermarket optic cuts. The platform launched in late 2021 and quickly found a following among Hi-Power enthusiasts looking for a production-grade pistol in the original mold.

The HP9205 adds to a growing SA-35 family that now spans three finish and barrel-length configurations. The 4-inch compact barrel — measuring 7.1 inches overall and 29.8 ounces empty — first appeared on a matte blued version earlier in 2026. The Polished Blued model brings the same short format with a more formal aesthetic: Springfield hand-polishes the carbon steel slide and frame before immersing them in a hot salt blue bath, producing a deep, specular gloss that catches light along its flat panels and curves. Capacity stays at 15 rounds with a flush-fit magazine, and sights are a white-dot front over a serrated Tactical Rack rear.

At $799, the Polished Blued model carries an identical MSRP to the matte version, a detail noted by Shooting Sports USA in its coverage. That pricing puts the pistol at a premium over comparable polymer-framed options but well within reach for buyers seeking a traditionally finished all-steel 9mm. American Rifleman observed that the polished model makes the SA-35 a strong candidate for the gift-buying season, particularly for shooters who appreciate the period-correct look of a mirror-bright blue on a slim single-action pistol.

The Firearm Blog covered the new model as part of an industry-wide trend toward traditional aesthetic treatments — polished blue, case hardening, and nitre blue small parts — that have gained traction across the market over the past two years. The SA-35 Polished Blued positions Springfield directly against Browning's own Hi-Power models and the handful of custom-shop equivalents at similar price points.

Buyers in restricted-capacity states should confirm availability of 10-round magazines, which Springfield lists in its accessory catalog. Full-capacity 15-round magazines are available for all other purchasers. The pistol ships with a single magazine and a double-zipper handgun case.