Springfield Armory offers the compact SA-35 9mm as a steel-framed update of a classic pistol alongside the polymer Hellcat Pro for concealed carry.

A reviewer who spent years at a high-volume dealer tested both and found them reliable after firing about a hundred rounds of practice ammunition in each without maintenance. Accuracy with Hornady American Gunner loads impressed him at close range, and the all-metal SA-35 felt more controllable. He concluded the Hellcat Pro suits shooters who want optics and lights while the SA-35 delivers traditional shootability, with no wrong choice between them.