IZh-35
Baikal (Izhevsk Mechanical Plant) · Pistol · Discontinued · 1978
Also known as: Iz-35, Izh-35
Overview
The IZh-35 is a Soviet single-action, blowback-operated .22 Long Rifle target pistol developed at the Izhevsk Mechanical Plant and placed into serial production in 1978. Designed by Vladimir Yarygin for Olympic-style precision shooting sports such as 25 metre standard and sport pistol events, it feeds from a detachable five-round box magazine inserted into the grip and uses a fixed barrel for consistent accuracy. The all-steel construction, adjustable target sights, tuned single-action trigger and anatomical grip make it a purpose-built competition sidearm rather than a defensive handgun.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1340 g (47.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 300 mm (11.81") |
| Barrel Length | 156 mm (6.14") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 330 m/s (1083 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 141 J (104 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Fixed Barrel, Adjustable Target Sights, Adjustable Trigger, Anatomical Target Grip
Variants
Production
Production years: 1978-present
Long-running Soviet and Russian competition pistol; produced in IZh-34, IZh-35 and IZh-35M variants.
Origin
Country of origin: Russia
Designer: Vladimir Yarygin
Notes
Chambered in .22 Long Rifle; the related IZh-34 model is chambered for .22 Short. The later IZh-35M is a lightened, modernized development of the same design.
Background
The IZh-35 was designed by Vladimir Yarygin, who would later create the MP-443 Grach - the standard sidearm of the modern Russian military - meaning the same engineer behind Russia's service pistol first made his name on an Olympic .22 target gun.