About this product
The Glock 35 Gen4 is the .40 S&W counterpart to the Glock 34 — a long-slide, competition-oriented pistol built on the Glock 22 frame with a 5.31-inch barrel for extra sight radius. It's the pistol Glock built specifically for USPSA Limited and similar .40-caliber competition divisions. Gen4 brings the dual recoil spring assembly, reversible magazine catch, and interchangeable backstraps that came standard across the whole Gen4 generation.
What is it used for?
It's aimed at Limited-division and similar production-adjacent .40 S&W competition, and at range shooters who prefer .40's ballistics over 9mm. The longer slide and barrel do the same job here as on the 9mm G34 — stretching the sight radius for a steadier sight picture during fast strings. It also suits shooters who already own a G22 and want a second gun on the same magazines and manual of arms, just with a longer sight radius for precision work.
How does it compare to the Glock 22?
Same frame, same magazines, same controls as the standard G22 — the difference is the longer barrel and slide for extended sight radius, at the cost of the same reduced carry-friendliness that comes with any long-slide competition model. If you already own a G22 and its holsters, plan on needing a new holster for this model, since the extra slide length won't fit a standard G22 rig correctly.
How does it compare to the Glock 34 in this same lineup?
Identical long-slide Gen4 architecture, different caliber and magazine family — G22-pattern .40 S&W here versus G17-pattern 9mm on our Glock 34 Gen4. If you'd rather build around cheaper, more common 9mm ammunition, that's the one to look at instead.
Who is this not for?
It's not a concealment gun, and if you're not already invested in .40 S&W ammunition or magazines, a 9mm variant like the G34 is cheaper to feed and more common on club shelves and at the counter.
Does it work in California?
Standard California handgun process applies — a licensed FFL, 10-day wait, DROS, and Firearm Safety Certificate — and roster status should be confirmed for this specific Gen4 model before ordering. See our California gun laws page for the full walkthrough.
Is .40 S&W still worth choosing over 9mm?
That's mostly a personal and training call at this point. 9mm has become the default competition and duty round with cheaper, more available ammunition, while .40 S&W still has a following for its ballistics and among shooters who already have magazines and gear built around it. If you're starting from zero with no existing investment in either caliber, most shooters today are better served by the 9mm G34, but plenty of dedicated .40 shooters still prefer this one and have no reason to switch.
FFL transfer required
This item is a firearm and ships only to a licensed FFL dealer, never to a home address. At checkout, enter your preferred dealer as the shipping address, or leave it blank and we will assign a licensed dealer near you at no extra cost. You complete the background check and paperwork with the dealer when you pick up.
California buyers: handguns must be on the California roster for delivery to a California FFL, a Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) and DROS are handled at the dealer, and the 10-day waiting period applies. Out-of-state buyers receive the firearm through their own local FFL under their state's rules.
Specs at a glance
Pros & cons
What works
- Extended sight radius for precision
- Shares Glock 22 magazine and holster ecosystem
- Gen4 dual recoil spring and backstrap sizing
- Established competition pedigree
Trade-offs
- Not concealment-friendly given its size
- .40 S&W ammunition generally costs more than 9mm
- Not factory optics-cut on Gen4 — confirm before buying a red dot
- CA roster status needs confirming before ordering
Key attributes
| Transfer | Ships to your FFL dealer |
| Caliber | .40 S&W |
| Barrel | 5.31″ |
| Action | Striker-fired |
| Generation | Gen4 |
| Magazine compatibility | Glock 22-pattern |
Frequently asked questions
- What magazines does it use?
- Standard Glock 22-pattern .40 S&W magazines, limited to 10 rounds for California-compliant configuration.
- Does it recoil more than the 9mm G34?
- 40 S&W generally has snappier recoil than 9mm in a similarly sized and weighted gun, though the added slide mass on this long-slide model helps some.
- Is it factory optics-ready?
- Gen4 models are not factory-cut for a red dot; Glock's MOS optics-ready slides came later — confirm the slide cut on this specific listing.
- Can I run 9mm through a .40-caliber Glock with a conversion barrel?
- Some Glock 22/35 frames accept aftermarket 9mm conversion barrels, but that's an aftermarket parts decision, not a factory feature of this listing.
- How much does the longer barrel actually improve accuracy?
- The longer sight radius helps a shooter's precision more than it changes the pistol's inherent mechanical accuracy over a standard G22.