G19 production div

[patton307]

I'm using a G19 for production uspsa and don't really see too many of these being used. Does having the longer barrel and slide make a big difference in competitive shooting? Say a G17 and G34?

[shuey134]

I shot a G19 in IDPA and USPSA production for about a year. The next year I picked up a G34 and without any modifications my groups got tighter. I would say it's because of the added length (sight radius).

You will probably notice a difference.

[Joseph796]

I'm using a G19 for production uspsa and don't really see too many of these being used. Does having the longer barrel and slide make a big difference in competitive shooting? Say a G17 and G34?

Another “benefit” with a longer barrel, is that minor power factor can be made easier. This is especially true if you handload. The velocity difference between my G34 and G17 is close to 50 FPS.

[DRAB81]

The G34 slide also has more mass, so that should slow it down & help make it shoot softer than a G19. On the other hand, some guys like faster slide cycling of a G17/19, and feel that the G34 is sluggish at minor pf. I think the sight radius would be the biggest benefit in my eyes.

[Sarge]

I'm using a G19 for production uspsa and don't really see too many of these being used.

They are not ideal for competition for the reasons stated above.

[ntphd]

I'm using a G19 for production uspsa and don't really see too many of these being used. Does having the longer barrel and slide make a big difference in competitive shooting? Say a G17 and G34?

I would agree with all of the posts above. And I would say that you should continue to shoot the G19 in competition, *if you enjoy shooting it in competition.*

I shot a G17 for a few months in production. Loved it. Read everywhere how much better a G34 is, especially with Warren tactical sights. Hey, everybody can't be wrong . . . I upgraded.

Never did like the 34 as much as the 17. Really didn't like the wonderful, expensive sights. Eventually sold the 34 and went to a different platform (CZ Shadow).

I say, shoot the 19 and have a blast. If that is your carry gun, all the better.

The more you shoot in various competitions, the more likely it is you'll find someone who might let you try shooting a 17 or 34. If *you* like to shoot one of those models more than the 19, then upgrade.

All else being equal, a longer barrel should provide greater accuracy. Depending on the matches you shoot, however, the degree of difference may not be all that significant. To be clear, I wouldn't want to shoot 50-yard shots with a 19. But I only shoot local matches, and I can count the number of 50-yard stages I've shot on two fingers.

Have fun!

[Remington4Life]

I just got a gen 4 19, I shoot a gen 3 34 in production for the most part. I have only shot the 19 once but was surprised how accurate it was at 25 yrds, I plan on shooting this bad boy in a few local matches now for sure. For most of us its all about having fun

[DRAB81]

I forgot to add that I used to shoot a GEN 3 G34 when I first started shooting matches. I sold it last year and bought a GEN 4 G17 for Production/SSP. I do like the feel of the G17 over the G34 at my level, plus it's always nice to get more comfortable with a carry gun. I started shooting USPSA/IDPA to have fun & get more proficient with my carry/defense guns. However, I got bit by the competitive bug, and I'm starting to get a little more into the game.