The Springfield Armory SA-35 is a 9mm semi-automatic pistol with a 4.70-inch barrel built on the classic Hi-Power pattern. This particular variant is fitted with Tyler Custom Gunworks Elk Stag grips and has a case-color finish applied by CNC Firearms. The stag grips and case-color treatment give it a custom appearance distinct from the standard production version. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Springfield Armory 
• Model: SA-35 
• Caliber: 9mm 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Barrel Length: 4.70 in 
   

Detailed Features 

• Tyler Custom Gunworks Elk Stag grip panels 
• Case-color finish by CNC Firearms 
• 4.70-inch barrel 
• Hi-Power pattern platform 
• Custom gunworks configuration

SA-35 owners who went with the Tyler Custom Gunworks Elk Stag variant tend to treat it as a display and collector piece as much as a shooter. The stag grips are the main talking point, and most owners feel the craftsmanship on the grip panels is the reason to pay above the standard SA-35 price.

The underlying SA-35 itself has a generally positive reputation. Owners note the Hi-Power heritage and appreciate that Springfield kept the platform's proportions intact. The case-color finish from CNC Firearms gets divided reactions: some find it complements the stag grips well, while others feel the combination is visually busy.

As a shooter rather than just a display piece, the SA-35 gets marks for pointability and the natural grip angle. The trigger is a common topic, with some owners satisfied out of the box and others finding minor work improves the reset.