Posted: 8/15/2012 11:59:25 AM EDT
Here's a quick synopsis of what I've found through a little over 1k rounds through my Gen 4 G35: Pros: -Reliable (despite the internet lore, I have never seen any issues personally with Gen4 40 caliber Glocks) -Accurate (more accurate than 99% of the shooters that will own one) -Durable (I'm pleasantly surprised with the lack of finish wear on the inside of this gun, the newer Glock finish is holding up well) -Easy to maintain -TONS of aftermarket support; especially competition sights if you are looking to use this gun competitively -Accepts 15, 17, and 22 round factory magazines -Similar in size to a full size 1911, yet has increased capacity and is lighter (I realize it's a different caliber, just pointing that out as not to start a caliber war) -Glock's customer service is second to none -Cheap replacement parts, should you ever need them -Low Bore Axis resulting in a relatively soft shooting gun -Easily modified to fit the shooters' preferences -Requires very little cleaning/lubrication to run reliably (that said, clean your guns!) -Comes with 3 mags standard Cons: -I'm not a fan of the design of the Gen4 backstrap system -Very little to no magwells on the market that can be used with the backstraps -More expensive than the standard size Glock pistols -I dislike the factory adjustable sights Here's a video with some shooting on steel plates from the 12m line, the 40m (really 38m but I round up so it seems more impressive) line, a table top discussion with a demonstration of disassembly/assembly and a size comparison to a standard 1911, G22, and G23 followed lastly by a chronograph test: G35 Video Review Link Chronograph results: Winchester Ranger 135gr JHPs: 1208fps, 437 ft/lbs energy Federal HST 165gr Bonded JHPs: 1114fps, 455 ft/lbs energy Federal HST 180gr JHPs: 1095fps, 479 ft/lbs energy 
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). Some days I grab the Gen3, some days the Gen4––-life is good.
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On the magwell front, Dawson Precision has just released their Gen4 Ice magwell. Bright aluminum available now, black in a couple of weeks. http://www.dawsonprecision.com/ProductDetail.jsp?LISTID=8000166B-1344629766 Thanks––I didn't know about that. I wonder what the weight is....? Edit––just shot them an email. I'll post the answer when I get it. |
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On the magwell front, Dawson Precision has just released their Gen4 Ice magwell. Bright aluminum available now, black in a couple of weeks. http://www.dawsonprecision.com/ProductDetail.jsp?LISTID=8000166B-1344629766 Thanks––I didn't know about that. I wonder what the weight is....? Edit––just shot them an email. I'll post the answer when I get it. The response came in––––2.9oz. I ordered one––I'll report back after I test it out. |
| I am running the standard Glock Ice magwell in black on my Gen3 Model 35 paired with the Dawson extended basepads. They work great and I have no complaints. I found out about the new Gen4 magwell from their newsletter. Am looking forward to hearing how the Gen4 magwell works out. |
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So, I just got the new ICE magwell for Gen4s with inserts. I haven't put any rounds through the gun with it on yet but when I do I'll write up a little report. http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l178/tiffani33/Guns/IMG_0882.jpg Very sexy gun. |
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Here's my 35, it's a 98 or 99 year model. Has about 15,000 rounds down the pipe. Shot IPSC with it for 3 years and ran great. This pistol will never be for sale.
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l108/Bluesjam/G352.jpg http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l108/Bluesjam/G351.jpg http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l108/Bluesjam/G353.jpg |
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OP - did your G35 not come with a extended slide release lever or did you swap it out? regards I swapped it out. I really don't like the extended slide releases as I have activated them once or twice while shooting and this is a defensive gun for me. I generally 'power stroke' the slide when reloading so it's not really an issue for me anyways. If I was running the gun as a competition gun I'd probably leave it but I'm not... |
| I can't tell just by looking at the picture, but is that the shiny finish, or the dull finish on that gun? I've been considering switching to a Glock 35 for my CCW (I currently carry a Glock 22) and I know previous model 35s have a very slick-feeling finish that I don't think I'd like for CCW use. |
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I can't tell just by looking at the picture, but is that the shiny finish, or the dull finish on that gun? I've been considering switching to a Glock 35 for my CCW (I currently carry a Glock 22) and I know previous model 35s have a very slick-feeling finish that I don't think I'd like for CCW use. It's the shiny finish. I have a 34 that was made a few months before with the dull finish. Hopefully Glock has picked one and sticks with it now (I like shiny). |