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I have a G22, mags, etc already... so I was thinking of going with a G35 because my pistol inventory is pretty tiny.
I was thinking of picking up a Gen 3 G35 since they run a little cheaper than the GEN 4. Are there any bad serial number batches or problems with the G35 in Gen 3?
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Magic_Salad0892
02-05-13, 08:35
What are you trying to accomplish with a G35 that a G22 can't do?
You might be better off with a duplicate, so you can use the same holsters, and such.
To my knowledge the recent issues have been with the 9mm Glocks and the .40s have been ok. I would tend to go Gen4 in .40 since the Gen4 mods were largely to correct some issues with the .40s, though the two Gen3 35s I've owned worked great. I'll have a Gen4 35 tomorrow so we'll see if my opinion changes.
I have a G22, mags, etc already... so I was thinking of going with a G35 because my pistol inventory is pretty tiny.
I was thinking of picking up a Gen 3 G35 since they run a little cheaper than the GEN 4. Are there any bad serial number batches or problems with the G35 in Gen 3?
Search by Title didn't yield any info.
No. If buying a new .40 it would be a gen4, but the gen3 is fine.
Ok.. yeah ... my G22 is REALLY old. Just wanting a mag compatible gun.
Figured the G35 might be better in the longevity departement with a little more slide. I know my G24 slide made the 40 a pussy cat.
Ok.. yeah ... my G22 is REALLY old. Just wanting a mag compatible gun.
Figured the G35 might be better in the longevity departement with a little more slide. I know my G24 slide made the 40 a pussy cat.
Most find that the 35 is a softer shooter than the 22. I like the balance of the 34/35 best. Nice weight out front, without being nose-heavy like the 17L/24.
Cool. I might grab one. Keep the G22 for a sub compact/deep concealment pistol. :D
ffhounddog
02-05-13, 09:39
Gen4 Glock 23 feels like the G35 that I tried at the range.
Maybe I am just getting use to shooting 40SW lately.
Mark I have five g35's with serial number range from FVF to NKW. I have had no issues with these guns that was not mag related and even that number is exceptionally low. Having said that a good friend of mine recently bought a new g35 and it has been experiencing occasional ftf that I have not been able to diagnose. He is going to send me his ser. number later.
My two most used guns are the FVF and HPG. They have approximately 22,000 rounds through them with three documented ftf. All things being equal that's the number range I would look for.
Heavy Metal
02-05-13, 09:47
I would stick with the Gen 4's in the Glock 40's. The dual-spring assembly makes a tremendous difference in felt recoil.
Heavy Metal
02-05-13, 09:50
Then Gen 4s also come with three and not two magazines. That covers half of the cost differential.
Heavy Metal
02-05-13, 09:56
Whats wrong?
Do they have the recoil spring/extractor thing solved with these? I'd like to have one but don't want the hassle. That's why my 1911's are collecting dust.
I would stick with the Gen 4's in the Glock 40's. The dual-spring assembly makes a tremendous difference in felt recoil.
ffhounddog
02-05-13, 09:59
Damn you clowns. :mad:
You can make the grip on the gen4 bigger to fit your large clownish hands too.
Whats wrong?
I was just going to grab a Gen 3, but now you guys are cornfusing me. :sarcastic:
Heavy Metal
02-05-13, 10:01
Do they have the recoil spring/extractor thing solved with these? I'd like to have one but don't want the hassle. That's why my 1911's are collecting dust.
I don't think the 40s ever had a problem, just the 9s. My Gen 4 22 and G4 23 runs fine.
Heavy Metal
02-05-13, 10:02
I was just going to grab a Gen 3, but now you guys are cornfusing me. :sarcastic:
I am gonna tell you, I love the shit out of mine, especially the 22. It was like shooting hot 9mms from a Gen 3 17.
Heavy Metal
02-05-13, 10:03
Another thing is the GFA interfaces with the Gen 4 pistols like peas and carrots.
I'm locking this thread. :mad:
Heavy Metal
02-05-13, 10:10
Just buy the Gen 4 and thank me.
I'll look around this weekend....
I know glock had changes to the recoil spring after they first came out and I thought they had changed the ejector and extractor. I have to admit I may be confused with all the gen4 9mm problems.
I don't think the 40s ever had a problem, just the 9s. My Gen 4 22 and G4 23 runs fine.
Heavy Metal
02-05-13, 10:34
I know glock had changes to the recoil spring after they first came out and I thought they had changed the ejector and extractor. I have to admit I may be confused with all the gen4 9mm problems.
The .40s never suffered the issues the 9s did. The current .40s are fine.
crowkiller
02-05-13, 10:45
Another thing is the GFA interfaces with the Gen 4 pistols like peas and carrots.
I would recommend any one with a full size gen4 Glock frame to try a Grip Force Adapter. Night sights, Vickers mag release, Vickers slide stop, Vickers mag base plate, butt plug and a gen4 GFA makes for the perfect Glock imo.
I love my G35, was my duty gun for 5 years and a lot of ammo has gone through it. Somthing to just remember is the slide stop is enlarged on the G35 and G34. I switched mine out for a regular slide stop due to my high grip constantly hitting the slide stop during drills. this was done due to me using the slingshot method on reloads so I never used the slide stop to release the slide.
Not a huge issue and a lot of people will not have a problem with it. And if you want to play around with the pistol the slide is already cut out if you wanted to use a ported barrel.
If mine wasn't my former work gun I would put a mag funnel and do some other fun work.
I'm not sure if they still come with a lighter trigger than the G22. When I bought mine Glock had a 3.5lb trigger originally in it. Had to switch that due to dept regs.
I switched mine out for a regular slide stop due to my high grip constantly hitting the slide stop during drills. this was done due to me using the slingshot method on reloads so I never used the slide stop to release the slide.
Agreed. Same for me.
I don't put a lot of miles on mine, but I have never had an issue and it shoots great.
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Magic_Salad0892
02-07-13, 00:39
Gotta say, I'd roll the Gen4 over a gen3.
G22/23 so you can use the same holsters, and be able to carry it.
Actually, I've shot a Gen4 G23 and it actually feels like shooting hot loads out of a 19. Kind of. Little stiff. But no real issues. Flip the springs every 5k and you'll be fine. I imagine the GFA makes it way quicker.
xjustintimex
02-07-13, 00:56
can you use the old gen 3 mags in the gen 4? I only have gen 3s
Magic_Salad0892
02-07-13, 02:51
can you use the old gen 3 mags in the gen 4? I only have gen 3s
As long as you're not running the magazine release on the right (directional) side, you'll be fine.
I have a gen 3 G35, I love it! I have actually kooked at doing the opposite and getting a 22 to go with the 35and 27 I have. I prefer gen 3 myself.
As long as you're not running the magazine release on the right (directional) side, you'll be fine.
Good to know... Anyone doing that should be shot anyway.:p
Gotta say, I'd roll the Gen4 over a gen3.
G22/23 so you can use the same holsters, and be able to carry it.
Actually, I've shot a Gen4 G23 and it actually feels like shooting hot loads out of a 19. Kind of. Little stiff. But no real issues. Flip the springs every 5k and you'll be fine. I imagine the GFA makes it way quicker.
+1 on the Gen4's. I have a Gen4 G23 and it does have a noticeable (for the better) difference in the recoil pulse as compared to Gen2/3 G23's that I've fired.
Magic_Salad0892
02-07-13, 09:16
Good to know... Anyone doing that should be shot anyway.:p
I actually did that for a short period of time.
You'd be surprised how quick it makes your reloads. (Trigger/middle finger. HK style, kinda.)
Actually, I've been running it lefty (left handed only actually) recently, because I have a broken right hand. It sucks.
plouffedaddy
02-07-13, 22:19
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To the OPs question--nothing wrong with it. It's my HD gun---love it.
Magic_Salad0892
02-07-13, 22:24
To the OPs question--nothing wrong with it. It's my HD gun---love it.
Why .40?
kantstudien
02-08-13, 00:42
Avoid "E" serial number Gen 3 Glocks in general. They have rear rails that could shear off. Glock used to replace the frames (issue was back around 2000?) and send one that had a "1" in the serial number prefix.
Avoid "E" serial number Gen 3 Glocks in general. They have rear rails that could shear off. Glock used to replace the frames (issue was back around 2000?) and send one that had a "1" in the serial number prefix.
Yep. I know about those. I had one in the G27 model.
Magic_Salad0892
02-08-13, 07:20
Yep. I know about those. I had one in the G27 model.
The G27 must be rough to shoot. Sub-compact .40? Count me out.
How come you roll a .40? Are you LEO?
The G27 must be rough to shoot. Sub-compact .40? Count me out.
How come you roll a .40? Are you LEO?
The G27 was a breeze to shoot. The Gen 3 had the double spring RSA in it from the get go. A lot of people on various forums have commented on how well they shoot their G27s.
I agree... on paper it sounds like it'd suck, but it was a good pistol.
I explained earlier that I already have the mags and stuff for .40... don't want to try to switch calibers in this market... and be chasing expensive mags, etc.
Magic_Salad0892
02-08-13, 07:56
The G27 was a breeze to shoot. The Gen 3 had the double spring RSA in it from the get go. A lot of people on various forums have commented on how well they shoot their G27s.
I agree... on paper it sounds like it'd suck, but it was a good pistol.
I explained earlier that I already have the mags and stuff for .40... don't want to try to switch calibers in this market... and be chasing expensive mags, etc.
Ah, I missed the caliber, mags, and shit part. Sorry.
Is any part of the G27 easiness due to it's different grip angle?
(Also, I forgot that it was dual spring for a second.)
I don't know. The grip always felt terrible to me... even with the extension... but It was always easy to get hits.
I got my new G35 Gen4 issued to me Wednesday and we put a couple hundred rounds through them. It shoots very well and is definately softer on recoil than my prior G35 Gen3s. The new grip texture is certainly more aggressive than the Gen3 but isn't to the point of removing skin. I like the new mag release, I can hit it without shifting my grip. The Gen4 gets a thumbs up from me.
Avoid "E" serial number Gen 3 Glocks in general. They have rear rails that could shear off. Glock used to replace the frames (issue was back around 2000?) and send one that had a "1" in the serial number prefix.
Yep. I know about those. I had one in the G27 model.
I have/had several guns in that range that were not covered by the recall. They include but are not limited to G22s (maybe 23s) and G34s.
I have put mucho rounds down range with my issued Gen 3 35. I love it. And I was a glock hater before....
It has the best feeling trigger i've ever felt on a glock, and the recoil feels like a 9mm. Why? I dont know and dont care lol.
The only thing that kinda pisses me off is empty mags dont always drop free. So i've just trained to strip them before going for a reload.
CarlosDJackal
02-08-13, 18:30
I have not had any issues with my Gen 3 Glock 35 that I used for duty as well.
plouffedaddy
02-08-13, 19:32
Why .40?
No need to start a caliber war but here's my honest answer...
Before I was as proficient with firearms as I am now :eek: I hated 40s as my follow ups were a good bit slower vs. 9mm and the 'advantage' of the caliber didn't make up for slower follow-ups (again, to me at that skill level). As my skills have improved the difference in follow up time has gone downs a good bit to the point that it's almost moot, especially with Glock's low bore axis and grip angle so I've switched to the 35 for my primary HD handgun. That said, I still have a G17RTF2 stored at arms length from my favorite recliner. Either will do the job just fine (as far as handguns go) I'd imagine.
Magic_Salad0892
02-09-13, 06:01
No need to start a caliber war but here's my honest answer...
Before I was as proficient with firearms as I am now :eek: I hated 40s as my follow ups were a good bit slower vs. 9mm and the 'advantage' of the caliber didn't make up for slower follow-ups (again, to me at that skill level). As my skills have improved the difference in follow up time has gone downs a good bit to the point that it's almost moot, especially with Glock's low bore axis and grip angle so I've switched to the 35 for my primary HD handgun. That said, I still have a G17RTF2 stored at arms length from my favorite recliner. Either will do the job just fine (as far as handguns go) I'd imagine.
I wasn't attempting to start a caliber war, either. I was just curious.
Thanks for the explanation.
blueorison
02-12-13, 17:53
Get one. They work.
I like the G31/22 slide length and balance. I also like the G34/34 balance.
They both work, great.
Heavy Metal, I like your avatar and handle.
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