Glock G35
Glock Ges.m.b.H. · Pistol · Discontinued · 1998
Also known as: G35, Glock 35
Overview
The Glock G35 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in .40 S&W, produced by Glock Ges.m.b.H.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 700 g (24.7 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 1030 g (36.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 224 mm (8.82") |
| Barrel Length | 135 mm (5.31") |
| Height | 139 mm (5.47") |
| Width | 33 mm (1.30") |
| Sight Radius | 192 mm (7.56") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Safe Action |
| Trigger Pull | 24 N (5.4 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 15 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 320 m/s (1050 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 597 J (440 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1800 m (1968 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 400 mm (15.75") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Tenifer |
Calibers
- .40 S&W · primary — also known as .40 Smith & Wesson, 10x22mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Trigger Safety, Firing Pin Safety, Drop Safety
- Features: Extended Slide, Extended Sight Radius, Competition Trigger, Accessory Rail, Hexagonal Rifling
Variants
- Glock G35 Gen4 — Generation
- Glock G35 Gen4 MOS — Optics Ready
Service history
Operators
- USPSA/IPSC Competitors
- GSSF Competitors
Production
Production years: 1998-present
Exact production numbers not publicly disclosed. The G35 was highly popular in competitive shooting circles during the peak of .40 S&W's dominance in action shooting sports.
Origin
Country of origin: Austria
Designer: Gaston Glock
Notes
The G35 was the dominant pistol in USPSA Limited division during the 2000s and early 2010s, when .40 S&W was required to make Major power factor. The extended slide adds 18mm over the standard G22, providing a 192mm sight radius. Compatible with Glock 22 magazines (15 rounds standard, with 22-round extended options). The G35 can be converted to .357 SIG with a barrel swap. The model has been discontinued as competitive shooting has increasingly moved to 9mm platforms and the .40 S&W market has contracted.
Background
In USPSA Limited division's heyday, the Glock 35 was the blue-collar competitor's weapon of choice. While many shooters spent thousands on custom 2011-style race guns, the G35 proved that a $600 factory pistol could finish on the podium. The 'Limited 10' subclass, which restricted magazine capacity, was where the G35 truly shone against competitors costing five times as much. When USPSA allowed 9mm Major in Carry Optics, the .40 S&W competition market declined, but the G35 remains a testament to the era when .40 caliber ruled the match circuit.