Unbelievable! Simply the best firearm news since...um...well...forever! Springfield Armory have brought back the venerable Browning Hi-Power with updated metallurgy and features to improve strength and reliability. A century-old John Moses Browning design, it has been the template for virtually every modern handgun since, and though that technically labels it a classic, Springfield Armory are clear to point out it's not! It's a thoroughly modern iteration of the granddaddy of all semi-auto pistols but discerningly retains the withering good looks of JMB's original brainchild. I predict these will sell like hot donuts and be near impossible to find for a while (especially at that amazingly affordable ticket price), but I know I'm already in line. This from the Springfield WEBSITE:

It’s had many names in its century-old history and today, we reimagine this renowned design for modern use. 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 design. Featuring subtle but significant upgrades to John Moses Browning’s original P-35, the 9mm SA-35 captures the appeal of the “wood and steel” era of arms making while offering the upgraded enhancements of today’s defensive pistols.

Made in the U.S.A., the SA-35 features rugged forged steel parts for strength and durability, improved ergonomics and enhanced controls, modern sights, an improved feed ramp design, and an increased 15-round capacity. Configured without a magazine disconnect for a drop free magazine the SA-35 features a factory-tuned trigger with a smooth pull and crisp, clean break.
Call it a legend, call it an icon, but whatever you do, don’t call it a classic.

Personally I think a de-cocker on a 22LR semi-auto is important due to the strong hammer spring required to ignite rimfire primers, but other than that missing feature this full size pistol looks like a quality FN product that meets all the desired touch points for tactical use. Early Youtube reviews seem to point at minor cycling issues (quite normal for 22LR semi-autos when they first hit the market) but give it a year and these should be adequately ironed out by FN engineers. This from the FN website:

The FN 502™ Tactical isn’t just the first .22 LR from FN, it’s the industry’s first slide-mounted, optics-ready rimfire handgun that’s ever existed.

Designed for maximum fun, FN’s hammer-fired .22 LR delivers more accuracy and versatility than any other rimfire. Mounting a favorite red dot optic and cycling a wide range of .22 LR ammo makes a low-cost range day a high-end experience.

Inspired by FN’s patented Low-Profile Optics Mounting System, the FN 502 Tactical offers unmatched sighting options and co-witness front and rear sights align perfectly with your dot.

The superior ergonomics, proven balance and ambidextrous controls, all a nod to the FN 502’s bigger brother, the FN 509®, make it perfect for high round count training sessions. Like a robust target-style rimfire pistol, the design of the FN 502™ Tactical delivers faster, more accurate shots on target from a modern, optics-ready tactical pistol.

PRIMARY FEATURES

• Caliber: 22. LR
• Operation: Single Action Only (SAO)
• Mag Capacity: 10 or 15 Rd.
• Weight: 23.7 oz.
• Barrel Length: 4.6"
• Overall Length: 7.6"
• Twist Rate: 1:16" RH
• Height: 5.8”
• Width: 1.4”
• Trigger Pull: ≈ 5 lbs
• Sight Radius: 5.5”
• Industry’s first slide-mounted optics-ready .22 LR pistol
• 15-round high capacity magazine
• Single-action hammer
• Suppressor-ready
• Fits most FN 509 Tactical holsters

BARREL

• 4.6″ barrel, 1/2×28 threaded
• Target crowned muzzle with thread protector

SLIDE

• Anodized aluminum and steel
• Loaded chamber indicator
• Front and rear cocking serrations for easy manipulation
• Suppressor-height, fixed front and rear sights

MAGAZINE

• Ships with 10-Rd and 15-Rd magazine

FRAME

• FN 509®-inspired ergonomics and grip texturing
• Best-in-class trigger breaks cleanly at ≈ 5 lbs.

OPERATING CONTROLS

• Ambidextrous controls
• Manual safety, no de-cocker