The IZh-35 (ИЖ-35) is a Soviet-designed target pistol for competitive shooting sports (including the Olympic games).
In 1976, state tests of the first prototypes were conducted.
[2] In 1979, IZh-34 and IZh-35 replaced previous Soviet standard sport pistols (ИЖ-ХР-30 and ИЖ-ХР-31).
[3] The IZh-35 is a simple blowback design constructed out of steel.
It has detachable single column box magazine, which is inserted in the grip.