instructor25 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Hey fellas, new guy here with a question. I tried searching through the forum for the answer, and I couldn't find a definitive answer. So if this has been beat down before I apologize beforehand. I'm a noob to the USPSA world, but not the gun world. Which is easier, getting a G35 and a spare 40-9, or 9mm kkm barrel, or going from 9mm to 40? By reading thru some threads it looks like some people have minor problems jumping from 9 to 40 than 40 to 9. Some have issues with ejection, and extraction. Any input is appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven420 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 A .40 barrel will not fit in a 9mm slide. Only .40-9mm conversion barrel in a .40 slide will work. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain037 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Steve is correct, also the breech face on a. 9mm is too small for a .40. It will work 40-9mm but you may have to experiment a little to get 100% function. I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreGarciaTAT2 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 If you already have a 34, you can always buy a fully assembled 35 slide. I know the extractor is a different angle, but it's a quick easy fox. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreGarciaTAT2 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Fix* Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
instructor25 Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 A .40 barrel will not fit in a 9mm slide. Only .40-9mm conversion barrel in a .40 slide will work. Steve Ah ok That makes a little more sense now. That makes my decision easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
instructor25 Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 If you already have a 34, you can always buy a fully assembled 35 slide. I know the extractor is a different angle, but it's a quick easy fox. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thats what I have been reading on multiple threads on this forum. For some it worked fine, and others had to tweak it a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZackJones Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Assuming you plan to shoot USPSA with your Glock caliber conversions aren't authorized in some divisions such as production. You can shoot the Glock 35 with .40 minor loads though. That's what my son does with his Glock 35. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
instructor25 Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 I plan on shooting in limited division. I also plan on shooting steel and other two gun matches. I have plenty of 9 and it's cheap. But I like shooting limited major too. Geez I can't decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MoreChains Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 How about get one of each? Its a simple answer, though not as easy on your wallet as doing the 9mm bbl in a .40 slide thing. Then you'll have a backup in case one goes T-U. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
instructor25 Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 See that's the thing. This will prob be my backup gun. I have a 6 inch limited gun on the way hopefully before Christmas. But we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MoreChains Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Ah, I see. Well, in that case maybe the G35 with a 9mm conversion bbl for steel and 3gun is a good option. The only downside of a .40 to 9mm conversion is I don't believe that is legal for Prod division since the ruling is Glock never made a G35 chambered in 9mm... There is always .40 minor though. I tried that, but didn't like it and if shooting minor I did better with a 9mm. But I know some people who do quite well with it. I did the G35 thing for a while. It was my transition gun to get into Limited after shooting SS for a couple of years. Then I got a 2011 (and another) so I sold the G35 and got a G34 for Prod. I use the 2011s for 3-gun and steel, but occasionally shoot the Glock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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