The specs for the 34 & 35 appear identical, was wondering if the 35 refitted with a 9mm barrel is exactly the same as a 34, with regards to being front heavy, butt heavy,etc.

(In other words, are the model 34 and 35 made identical at the factory then a different barrel makes them different models, or are they made from different parts?)

Welcome to the Glock.pro forums, WoodsRunner...

The magazines are different... the ejector is different... the extractor is different... the 35 is about an ounce and a half heavier... That's about all I can think of...

 

It will not be exactly the same, a G35 with a 9mm conversion barrel will have a heavier barrel than the G34 as the walls will be made thicker so it has the OD of 40 S&W and the ID of 9mm. So expect the G35 with conversion barrel to be nose heavier than the G34. jb lists the other differences above, and you may need to drop the power on the recoil spring too.

 

Welcome to the forum. It looks like they have answered your question.

 

Many thanks for the replies.

I am a semi-retired Canadian (ex-military) and was hoping to get into sport shooting. The Glock Gen IV line has caught my eye after a lot of reading and listening to others.
At present, I am thinking .40 with the ability to shoot 9mm (I ain't gettin any younger
but after these comments on the difference between the 2 (model 34/35) I am leaning to the 34 (lighter, less nose heavy, etc.)
My guess is, the 34 is a better 9mm than the 35 would be if it was converted???

I live very close to the Can/US border (BC/Washington). Are there places where I could go and pay to shoot different models in either western Canada or NW US? I don't mind traveling a bit.

 

Many thanks for the replies.

I am a semi-retired Canadian (ex-military) and was hoping to get into sport shooting. The Glock Gen IV line has caught my eye after a lot of reading and listening to others.
At present, I am thinking .40 with the ability to shoot 9mm (I ain't gettin any younger
but after these comments on the difference between the 2 (model 34/35) I am leaning to the 34 (lighter, less nose heavy, etc.)
My guess is, the 34 is a better 9mm than the 35 would be if it was converted???

I live very close to the Can/US border (BC/Washington). Are there places where I could go and pay to shoot different models in either western Canada or NW US? I don't mind traveling a bit.

WoodsRunner,

I used to own a G35 with conversion barrel and it is my opinion that if you want to ultimately shoot more 9mm you would be better off with a G34, and if you want to have a bigger caliber for home/defense purchase another weapon from factory in the caliber you want. My suggestion for a second weapon in a larger caliber would be a Glock in 45ACP, kicks less and easier to control than 40S&W and ammo is easy to find.

 

The G34 and G35 differ only in parts specific to the heavier caliber for the G35, but there are a lot of them. Buying a G35 and then the extra parts to make it a functioning G34 (or vice-versa) will probably cost just as much as getting both a new G34 and G35. If you do some online shopping, I think you will discover this for yourself. Check out Lone Wolf Distributors, GlockStore, and Glockmeister as sources for Glocks and parts.

I will also add that if you tire of one caliber, it's probably far easier to sell a complete functioning pistol than a bag full of parts.

I use a G34 in USPSA competition (Production Division) and I know that the G35 is widely used in competition as well. You probably can't go wrong with the G34.

An online search for places to shoot (there's one in Portland called "The Place to Shoot") might give you some results close to the border. If you try to use one of these places, be sure to call first and make sure that they have what you want to shoot on hand. Of course, being ex-military, you know about planning, right?

If you're going to get into sport shooting, give some thought to the cost of ammunition. Where I live, 9x19mm is cheaper and much more readily available than is .40 S&W. Also, if you're just making holes in targets, 9mm produces quite a bit less recoil, which you'll feel at the end of a day if you're not already used to the .40 S&W.

I'm not getting any younger either, and after shooting 9mm exclusively for about a year in competition, I bought a G22 as a defense gun. My first reaction after a couple of boxes of ammunition at the range was that this sure has some stopping power, but I know it's not something I would want to shoot all day long.

Chris

 

Huge thanks for the comments. It is settled then, a 34 for target and I will look into something a little more . . . beefier later.

Will also be surfing for places to shoot, thanks for the tip.