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I have both. Started out with a G17 and then purchased a G34 recently. You can't go wrong either way. I'm sure it's mental (confidence thing), but I just enjoy the G34 more. I'm sure others might disagree. So I would say it's worth it. Although now I do find myself keeping the G17 stock and using the G34 as a platform to build upon...

Is there really a significant difference between the $250 drop-in triggers (fulcrum/pyramid/etc) and say... picking up a spring kit & connector and polishing the necessary parts yourself? Is it just the removal of pre/over travel with the $250 triggers or is it a significantly different feel of the trigger pull itself? I've gone the spring kit + connector + polishing route, with my G34 and I have to say that I'm quite pleased with it. Definite improvement over stock. Just found it hard to justify the $250. Plus, it gave me a better understanding of the trigger components. I'd recommend that route (not just for cost, but also just because you learn more about your glock). By the way, I'd agree with the previous compliment to makereadyproshop.com - great prices, fast shipping. I'm hoping he increases his inventory so I can just go to him from now on for all my needs!

The bottom of the magazine (where the button is) looks to be melted and there's a visible (plastic?) block in the inside of the magazine. When I purchased my G17, they gave me two factory 10-rounders (which I can accept - well, since I really don't have a choice). But this time around, I went to a different store, and these guys gave me these altered 17-round magazines. It makes no sense to me to do this. When I asked if I could exchange these for CA 10-round factory mags, the owner simply said, "I don't have any, and even if I did, I can't exchange them for yours, what am I gonna do with those? I can't resell them." Needless to say... won't be going back to that store for future purchases. So no one's dealt with this before? Would Glock exchange these mags for CA 10-round mags?

Just picked up my second glock (G34) and it came with two 17-round factory magazines, with a block inserted into the bottom and the baseplate welded shut. ??? This is ridiculous. My previous glock (a G17, also purchased in CA) came with two factory 10-round magazines. Once again, the cost of living in CA. It's pretty annoying that the spring in the 'altered' magazines is so tight now, since the block in the bottom of the magazine is pushing up against it. So loading 10 rounds is actually pretty tough. And then there's the question of how would you clean this mag? It's welded shut from the bottom. lol. *sigh* California... gotta love it. Has anyone experienced this, as well? Can I just exchange these for 2 factory 10-round magazines somewhere?

Just thought I'd contribute to the forum with some insight. In case anyone was perhaps in the same situation I was in... I already own a BT DOH holster (and I admit, I have a bias, as I love my DOH). Wanted to pick up a Black-Ice for my new G34. Read a lot of reviews, watched a lot of youtube vids, etc... Kept reading/hearing from people that there's really no difference between the three, so I chose the cheap route and ordered a Revolution holster. My friend, also a new G34 owner, splurged and went the Black-Ice route. I figured IF there's no real difference between them, then I'm saving myself ~$40. I realize now that there is a difference. It's pretty noticeable. Is it worth a $40 difference in price (between the Revolution and Black-Ice)? That's up to you. Keep in mind that I'm using my old DOH as a baseline when comparing the Revolution and Black-Ice. And so, I feel like, simply put, the Revolution is a tiny step backwards and the Black-Ice is a legitimate step forward, from the DOH. The Revolution included a paddle attachment and a 'stingray' (direct belt) attachment. My friend had options when ordering his, so he ordered his Black-Ice with a Tek-Lok attachment (one that I had with my old DOH and would still recommend to anyone, by the way). So right off the bat... different attachments included with each. Quality is the same with all three (in my eyes). It's Blade-Tech so I find them all to be of good quality. Good retention screws, no wiggle or 'loose' parts, good adjustment screws, good material, thus overall good quality. The main difference lies with the draw. Again, using my old DOH as a baseline... I really liked my DOH because it was a really smooth, easy draw out of the holster, with a nice solid/audible click when re-holstering. The adjustment screws on the holster allowed for customizing how much 'retention' I wanted (i.e. how difficult it was to draw the gun out of the holster). With the Revolution... I feel like the retention system is a bit clunky, for lack of a better word. It feels like there's more material grabbing onto the gun and so even when adjusting the adjustment screws, it may be 'looser,' but it still feels clunky. In comparison, the DOH feels more smooth and it feels like there's less holding onto the gun and so even though they both equally retain the gun well, the draw with the DOH just feels more 'smooth.' Now when you compare the Black-Ice to those two, it's feels even smoother. Is it light years ahead of the DOH? No. But still, noticeably smoother. The main difference I felt between the DOH and the Black-Ice is in the draw angle. The DOH is a straight up-and-down draw (like the Revolution), whereas the Black-Ice is cut so that it allows for a forward pull angle as you draw the gun. I guess one could argue that the cut allows for a 'faster' draw (depending on how you define a 'fast' draw), since there's theoretically less movement (e.g. shoulder hike) compared to a straight up-and-down draw. You can argue about proper draw and training, pros and cons, etc, etc,... Not here to do that... so again... just stating that 'in theory,' one could argue that it would allow for a 'faster' draw. In the end,... for me, personally... Even though you can't go terribly wrong with any of the three, I probably wouldn't recommend the Revolution (regardless of the financial savings). I feel like the 'clunky' draw isn't really worth $25-$40 in savings. By the way, at this time I'm referring to prices of ~$30 for the Revolution, ~$55 for the DOH (if you can still find one), and ~$70 for the Black-Ice. I'd say... if you can find a DOH somewhere, go with that... but if it's simply between the Revolution and the Black-Ice,... shell out the extra $$$ and go with the Black-Ice. Hope this helps...

Thanks for the input! It looks like Richmond is definitely on 'to-do' list as I make the move up north. Any opinions on shooting ranges that are open late weekdays? Looking for a place to practice after work M-F. Thanks again for the input.

Hi, Finally decided to 'formally' join the forum. I've always searched the forum for opinions, advice, reviews, etc... just now finally joining 'officially.' Anyone living in the NorCal area? I'm in the process of moving up there; will be living in the Emeryville area and working in the Lafayette area. Any advice on places to shoot? Shooting ranges that are open late on weekdays? Any local area matches (USPSA, IPSC, etc)? Any good stores with reasonable prices? Any/all input would be appreciated! Thanks in advance...