Gen4 Glock 35 Review

[plouffedaddy]

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

 

[NG VI]

Thanks for your input, keep writing about it!

 

[NG VI]

Oh and I believe the Gen4 .40s were never a problem, just the Gen4 9mm pistols other than the 26, which was always a dual-recoil assembly design.

 

[TxBobS]

I have the same pistol with the same light. Love them both!

 

[The Man With No Name]

Interesting review. I am not a big fan of the Gen4 guns as I feel the new rough texture frame dots are a step backwards. My little dots keep getting damaged and mashed up. This is on a duty gun but atleast on my Gen3 gun this wasn't an issue. I don't like the dual recoil spring assemblies either as I feel it makes zero difference in recoil. It's still a Glock though and I expect it to be as durable as ever meaning it will outlast 99% of us.

Like you I've never had nor seen these internet claims of 40 cal problems either.

 

[Fiv3r]

That's a fine looking pistol there I handled the gen 4 35 the other day in the shop, and it was very tempting. My go-to TEoTWAWKI big-bore is a gen 3 21. The 35 just felt great in hand.

Luckily, I reminded myself that I was there to purchase a subcompact 9mm and got the 26 I was planning on

On the issue of magazines with the Gen 4s, I have heard they don't always come with 3 mags One of the guys behind the counter (a cop who works there part time) said that he has seen some of the Gen 4s come in with only the standard 2 mags. The owner checked the box mine came in and found 2 mags plus the one in the gun, so we're all good.

Has anyone else heard about the mag count of the Gen 4? The only reason I was willing to pay the premium between that and the Gen 3 beside it was because of the third magazine.

 

[plouffedaddy]

If I ran a gun shop and they shipped me guns with 2 mags, I'd call the distributor and demand they send me the missing mags. Glock's own website lists 3 mags; it's part of the reason they charge extra for the Gen4s....