How to Clean the Springfield Armory SA-35
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- Опубликовано: 13 окт 2024
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How to Clean the Springfield Armory SA-35
The Springfield Armory SA-35 is a modern take on the classic Browning Hi-Power, a firearm known for its robust design and reliability. Regular cleaning and maintenance are key to ensuring the longevity and performance of your SA-35. This guide will walk you through how to properly field strip, clean, and lubricate your SA-35.
What You'll Need (links to gun cleaning gear at: skullcrush.com)
Gun cleaning solvent
Gun oil or lubricant
Cleaning patches
Bore brush (9mm)
Cleaning rod
Nylon brush or toothbrush
Cotton swabs
Lint-free cloth
Step 1: Safety First - Unload the Firearm
Before cleaning, always ensure your firearm is unloaded.
Remove the magazine by pressing the magazine release button.
Rack the slide back and lock it open by engaging the slide stop lever.
Inspect the chamber both visually and physically to ensure no live ammunition is present.
Once confirmed, release the slide forward.
Step 2: Field Strip the SA-35
Field stripping allows you to clean the primary components of the firearm: the slide, barrel, frame, and recoil spring.
Rack the slide back until the takedown notch lines up with the slide stop lever.
Press the slide stop pin on the right side of the frame to pop it out.
Remove the slide stop lever from the frame.
Slowly release the slide forward and remove it from the frame.
Once the slide is off, remove the recoil spring and guide rod assembly by pulling them forward out of the slide.
Lift the barrel up and out of the slide.
At this point, you should have the following main components: the frame, slide, barrel, and recoil spring assembly.
Step 3: Clean the Barrel
The barrel is where fouling builds up the most, so thorough cleaning is crucial.
Attach a 9mm bore brush to your cleaning rod, apply a bit of gun cleaning solvent, and run the brush through the barrel from the chamber end toward the muzzle.
Repeat this process a few times to loosen fouling and carbon buildup.
Next, attach a patch holder to the cleaning rod and run solvent-soaked patches through the barrel until they come out clean.
Once the barrel is clean, run a dry patch to remove any excess solvent.
Finally, run a lightly oiled patch through the barrel to prevent corrosion.
Step 4: Clean the Slide
The slide houses several critical components, such as the firing pin and extractor.
Apply solvent to a nylon brush or toothbrush and scrub the breech face (where the firing pin strikes the cartridge) and the slide rails.
Use a cotton swab to clean inside the slide’s hard-to-reach areas, such as the extractor and firing pin channel.
Wipe down the slide with a lint-free cloth to remove all solvent and residue.
Ensure everything is dry before moving on to lubrication.
Step 5: Clean the Frame
The frame contains the trigger mechanism and other moving parts.
Using a brush, apply solvent to the frame rails, trigger, and hammer areas.
Wipe down the frame with a clean cloth.
Use cotton swabs to clean small crevices and remove any remaining fouling or grime.
Once clean, make sure the frame is completely dry.
Step 6: Clean the Recoil Spring and Guide Rod
The recoil spring and guide rod need minimal cleaning but should still be wiped down to remove dirt.
Wipe off any grime or fouling using a cloth lightly dampened with solvent.
Dry them completely before reassembling.
Step 7: Lubricate the SA-35
Proper lubrication is essential for smooth operation, but be careful not to over-lubricate, as excess oil can attract dirt and debris.
Barrel: Apply a thin layer of gun oil to the outside of the barrel, focusing on areas that make contact with the slide.
Slide rails: Apply a small amount of oil to the slide rails on both the slide and frame.
Recoil spring and guide rod: You can apply a very light amount of oil to these components to ensure smooth functioning.
Trigger and hammer mechanism: Add a drop of oil to any visible moving parts in the frame.
Step 8: Reassemble the SA-35
After cleaning and lubrication, it’s time to put everything back together.
Insert the barrel back into the slide.
Place the recoil spring and guide rod back into the slide beneath the barrel.
Align the slide with the frame rails and slide it back onto the frame.
Pull the slide back and hold it in place while reinserting the slide stop lever through the hole in the frame and barrel lug.
Push the slide stop lever into place and ensure the slide functions smoothly.
Step 9: Function Check
Perform a quick function check to ensure everything is working properly:
Rack the slide to ensure it moves smoothly.
Dry fire the gun to confirm the trigger and hammer are functioning.
Rack the slide again to reset the trigger and hammer.
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Very helpful. I'm going to clean my SA 35 for the first time today.
Very professional and well done video. I’m a very experienced shooter but brand new to the SA-35 and never disassembled a Hi Power. Thank you.
@@tonya.9367 you’re welcome and thanks for watching!
Thanks for showing the recoil spring attached to the barrel correctly. I noticed my friend had hers upside-down.
Nice video. Lots of beginners out there. Thanks George 😊.
Should have my new SA35 sometime this week. I have always loved this gun and finally decided it was time. Looks a lot easier to clean them my Springfield Ronin 9 mm. I had a hell of a time removing the slide stop pin on that weapon.
Good cleaning review very informative..
Good video. I had just gotten my new SA-35. Disassembled, cleaned and reassembled it. I'm noticing that with the mag inserted the slide catch should lock the slide back, but it only does sometimes. Took it apart and reassembled it and something. It doesn't always lock the slide back. I'm not sure what to look for.
Try a different magazine. Send it back to Springfield if it won’t lock back on an empty mag.
I watch beginner videos for all weapons I've never personally handled. Like the slide release config. Beats the idiot scratch method on a-1s.
Nice, great job
Great job
Is it fairly common to have to use a small leather or plastic hammer to push the take down pin out on the first time you take it apart? I have tried everything and I just can’t “push” my pin out.
My barrel seems loose after, I can’t recall if it was like that before. Is the barrel supposed to be loose when you pull the slide back?
Yeah, i
It moves just a little bit when the slide is back. Most semi autos do that.
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Get a bore snake. Saves time.
I like the way you grease the metal parts.
lol