Glock 17 vs. Glock 34

Glock 34 or Glock 17

  • Glock 34

    Votes: 38 46.9%

  • Glock 17

    Votes: 43 53.1%
  • Total voters
    81
  • Poll closed .
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Both great pistols, and both 9mm luger.

Glock 34 has barrel that is ONE inch longer than Glock 17, which is supposed to improve accuracy.

Glock 34 costs $100- $150 dollars more than Glock 17.

Also... you can't help but notice that G17 is much more popular and available for purchasing, is that ONLY because it is cheaper, since in Canada concealability factor is non- issue?

Any other differences, and which one would you buy if $100 dollars was not an issue?
 
If the GLock 34 was IPSC Production legal here (like it is in the US), they would sell a boatload of them.

Besides the longer sight radius, slightly higher muzzle velocity and possibly (maybe?) slight increase in accuracy, the biggest difference for me is the balance. The shorter Glocks feel unbalanced in my hand, but the 34/35 balances better to me.
 
shot both, found the G34 to be much easier to handle and more natural to shoot than the G17. i suppose much of that is the trigger which you can change on the G17 to make it equal.

myself i'd go with the G35, though (.40S&W caliber), but for the sake of this poll i hit G34.
 
Do not ask me why, but I've owned and shot a Glock 26, 19, 17, and 34. From my experience, from most accurate for me to least accurate (FOR ME): Glock 19, Glock 34, Glock 26, and last Glock 17.
 
Because you're asking, I assume that you will not carry it and you will not shoot IPSC with it.

If that is the case, know that the 34 is easier to hit with (compared with a 17).

(And that is worth a lot more than $100.)
 
tobin said:
If the GLock 34 was IPSC Production legal here (like it is in the US), they would sell a boatload of them.

Besides the longer sight radius, slightly higher muzzle velocity and possibly (maybe?) slight increase in accuracy, the biggest difference for me is the balance. The shorter Glocks feel unbalanced in my hand, but the 34/35 balances better to me.
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Yes, my sentiments exactly.
When I tried them head to head, I felt that size, longer barell and weight balance were making G34 more comfortable for me.
G17 just feels too small in my hands, but that is personal preference and by no means do I think any less of it.

Main reason for my questions were... why is G34 not more popular with Glock buyers, when knowing all the facts it is certainly not inferior to G17, if not maybe better for some uses.

Price is deciding factor?
 
BP7 said:
shot both, found the G34 to be much easier to handle and more natural to shoot than the G17. i suppose much of that is the trigger which you can change on the G17 to make it equal.

myself i'd go with the G35, though (.40S&W caliber), but for the sake of this poll i hit G34.
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Trigger is different (better) on G34 than G17?

For now I don't have an interest in .40SW, but am pretty good with G21 .45 cal
 
Wendell said:
Because you're asking, I assume that you will not carry it and you will not shoot IPSC with it.

If that is the case, know that the 34 is easier to hit with (compared with a 17).

(And that is worth a lot more than $100.)
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I carried in Europe, where it was one of the requirements for the job, but not in Canada.

So... I guess I need CZ Shadow also, if I wanna get into IPSC? :cool:

I did read that Sevigny in USA uses G34, but in IDPA and USPSA.

Is G34 approved handgun for any practical shooting discipline in Canada?
 
the longer barrel, better trigger 3.5 lb, ext mag and slide release and adjustable sights are the only things different than a glock 17 out of the box....now is it worth the 100-150 dollar markup? it would cost exactly the same to do that to a glock 17. Now i did all that to my glock 17 and i will compare both as i just got a glock 34. Its nice to have a stock 34 retain its warranty tho as all the mods are factory. I guess the commonality of the both is great. If you have a glock 34 for example, you can obtain a glock 17 slide and internals and have both guns, all with only a quick slide swap.
 
lanis said:
I carried in Europe, where it was one of the requirements for the job, but not in Canada.

So... I guess I need CZ Shadow also, if I wanna get into IPSC? :cool:

I did read that Sevigny in USA uses G34, but in IDPA and USPSA.

Is G34 approved handgun for any practical shooting discipline in Canada?
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Gun is fine in IDPA either in SSP or ESP Divisions. Sevigny wins every year with one so the gun works.

Take Care

Bob
 
I shot both and like the 34 better, but when I bought my first handgun the 17 was $180 cheaper. I learned my lesson - you never really save money buying a cheaper firearm.
 
majorca said:
I shot both and like the 34 better, but when I bought my first handgun the 17 was $180 cheaper. I learned my lesson - you never really save money buying a cheaper firearm.
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I don't think you really learned any lesson. The G17 is not inferior to the G34, not IMO anyways.

I saved money buying a G17 as my first gun, I love shooting it in IDPA. And the fact that the barrel and slide are shorter hasn't impeded my improvement/skills development.
 
Onagoth said:
I don't think you really learned any lesson. The G17 is not inferior to the G34, not IMO anyways.

I saved money buying a G17 as my first gun, I love shooting it in IDPA. And the fact that the barrel and slide are shorter hasn't impeded my improvement/skills development.
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Zoa I tink I cut your archilles tendon when next we shoot tokader. Dat will slow you do I betcha! Chicanery only goes so far but a cut tendon....., I bet that will work.:D

Take Care

Bob
 
The longer barrel makes no difference at the ranges you're shooting a handgun. I chrono'd my 17 and 26(Canadian lame barrel), a buddies 19 and another buddies factory length 26 barrel. All recorded velocities within 70 FPS of one another. Sight radius is a myth, and the 3.5 trigger if you feel you need it will fit any Glock.

TDC
 
lanis said:
...I did read that Sevigny in USA uses G34, but in IDPA and USPSA. Is G34 approved handgun for any practical shooting discipline in Canada?
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IPSC will not permit the 34 - or any aftermarket-barreled firearm, or any cut-down firearm - in Production Division. You would be forced to compete in either Standard or Open Divisions.

Current editions of the IPSC rule books are available in PDF format. To view these documents you need Adobe® Reader®.

Handgun January 2009 2nd Edition (1352 KB)
http://www.ipsc.org/pdf/RulesHandgun.pdf (See pages 85 and 86 of the pdf.)

http://www.ipsc.org/
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