lok214 Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Hello all! New here from Norcal! I am looking to get a G34 or G17 so I can get into the professional shooting match (After I polish up my shooting skills lol). I only have a G19 now so I would like to ask some advises from all your Glock Guru If I am planning on using this glock for competition, GSSF, USPSA etc, are there major benefits picking a G34 over a G17?Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowrider Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Welcome... Sight radius is a wonderful thing. G34 wins. Other than that I see no real difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD45 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Buy ammo right now and go shoot. Talk to people and enjoy yourself, Your G19 is fine for now. You may choose a different road after meeting people and seeing all the cool guns at matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Glock 34 Sights of your choice (TTI or Vogel are really dang good) Grip tape 13lb ISMI recoil spring on the factory rod Done. Just add ammo. Resist the temptation to buy skilly, because it doesn't work. And just go practice. A lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) I'm not a top level shooter by any means but I went back to shooting my G19 for 3-gun because it feels faster and I shoot it pretty well even though I have large hands. If I were going for bullseyes I'd want a different gun but for running around and shooting quickly the G19 is plenty. I do have competition sights, TTI mag well, some extensions on my mags so they drop easier, etc. I have a couple of plain ones too. Best all around pistol for the money ever. Better to to spend money on sights, maybe the trigger, and practice ammo imho. Edited October 10, 2017 by Frankly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjd1215 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I have both the 17 and 34. I like the 34 better. Longer sight radius is better. I put new Dawson Sights on the gun. I would definitely put a front fiber optic sight on. I did a trigger job to reduce the trigger pull and make it feel smoother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glocklife34 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 I like the g34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tattooo Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Sight radius for the win....+1 on the G34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novagunner Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 G34 for sight radius and longer barrel for making pf easier if you are handloading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Religious Shooter Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 G34 will also have a "better" out of the box trigger than a normal G17. If you can go to your local gun store, dry fire them to see the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahoo72 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 +1 for G34. And if you find a different gun down the road a G34 would be easy to sell or have as a good Alternate for a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat4boxer Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 G34 and down the road you'll have a good back up gun or parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerkeejoe Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I chose Glock 35 instead of Glock 22 for the sight radius alone. If I ever decided to build an open Glock, I'll use a G22 with a 9mm conversion barrel since the compensator adds length to the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfine Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 G34. And IMHO there's a better market for them later if you change your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelDeVille Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) Shoot what you got for now, someone will let you shoot their G34, you MAY see a G17 to try out as well...maybe... *cough*czp09*cough* Edited January 25, 2018 by AngelDeVille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I'm going to throw the G34 MOS out there, this gives you the option to shoot Carry Optics. This gives you the most flexibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfine Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 And don't forget the G17L. Limits what you can compete in but what a great piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 (edited) A lot of times you can find a Glock 17 cheaper than a 34 and there’s a lot more used 17 than 34s if price is a factor. Also Taylor Freelance makes a sight block to extend the sight radius of a 17 Edited September 27, 2018 by Mason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPan Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Only benefit of the 34 over the 17 is making power factor with ease. The extra barrel length gives it more velocity. Other than that its personal preference, some people say the 34 is like waving a broom stick around and other people like the extra weight up front. If i were you id shoot the 19 and use that extra gun money to buy ammo and training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csailer Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Training over equipment all day long. However, the increased sight radius is a big deal. Go with the 34 1000000%. PM me with questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boudreux Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 I would hold both and use whatever feels more comfortable. I don't see much difference in them when shooting. But, I do shoot a 34 most of the time. If you could pick up a 17 on the cheap and have some extra money for ammo, thats what I would do. I agree with the post that the 34 will hold its value better down the road if you every decide to sell it, so that is something to think about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slalom45 Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 I have both and both will work. Started with the 17 as it was my carry/defensive gun and I had shot some IDPA with it. Had a chance to shoot a 34 and liked it. Not sure the sight radius was very noticeable, but to me the 34 cycled more smoothly and "flatter" than the 17. If just starting and choosing one I would definitely choose the 34. The only mods you really need are sights and trigger. I don't think it really matters which so long as they are the commonly used ones. No need to reinvent the wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmzneb Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 I shot the 34 quite a bit in USPSA, Steel Challenge and GSSF, and really liked it. I ended up switching to a G17 a few years back for all shooting disciplines so I can just use the same gun, and can also shoot more divisions in GSSF matches with the G17 than you can with the G34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdp88 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I would suggest a 34 with either Dawson or TTI sights. A TTI trigger kit if you just have to have a lighter or smoother trigger. I wouldn’t go with an aftermarket trigger or striker. I put a lot of money into a 34 and now it is back to stock other than the Dawson adjustable sights. After a year I found out my gun was less reliable and I could have bought a lot of reloading components with what I spent. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superluckycat Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Owned and shot both in matches. The difference is negligible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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