cdog1157 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I'm going to start shooting USPSA, IDPA, steel challenge and maybe 3-gun at a local gun club with a few friends just for fun. I'm always looking for an excuse to buy a new gun and gear. I'm thinking a Glock 34/35, which would you guys suggest? Also need a belt, holster and mag pouch which are legal in the matches. I'm looking at the Blade-tech IDPA competition set but leaning towards the Comp-tac pro competition kit. I'll probably get the Blade-tech belt with either holster. Any recommendations will be appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuflehundon Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 What division will you be shooting in IDPA, USPSA, Steel Challenge, or 3 gun? That would make a big difference in gear recommendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac38 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 (edited) I would lean towards the G34 if you plan on shooting a fair amount of steel challenge and 3 gun. You can shoot that platform in USPSA production, IDPA, and steel and 3 gun. The G35 in my opinion is not a good choice for steel challenge or 3 gun. Either rig will suit your needs. Edited August 20, 2013 by Mac38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onagoth Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I've been shooting a G34 for a while now and love it. I've always had great luck with the bladetech gear and have been recently impressed with the thumb drive (which I use for 3 gun). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffgray1 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 G35 is what I went with, so that I can shoot limited major for uspsa. I've got a conversion barrel on the way so I can shoot 9mm for steel/3 gun. Basically it's like having two guns for the price of one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blu46and2 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 G34 and if you want to shoot limited just shoot limited minor and don't miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob01 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 G35 is what I went with, so that I can shoot limited major for uspsa. I've got a conversion barrel on the way so I can shoot 9mm for steel/3 gun. Basically it's like having two guns for the price of one. That's a really good option. For the $100 conversion barrel you can shoot everything with two calibers to shoot the right one for any game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlouie87 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Not to throw this thread off topic but do most people use a different holster for their 34 in IDPA and USPSA? I have a bladetech for IDPA right now but I was just seeing if there was anything else out there worth looking at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyChris Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I had no interest in shooting .40 so I just picked up a G34. I shoot production USPSA, 3-Gun and it's fine for Steel Challenge matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I run the exact same belt holster from Comp-Tac for steel challenge, idpa, uspsa production and 3 gun. Glock 34. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx1138jt Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 34 for both IDPA SSP and IPSC production. Blade tech holster and mag holders. 5.11 belt. Irking well for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuflehundon Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 G35 is what I went with, so that I can shoot limited major for uspsa. I've got a conversion barrel on the way so I can shoot 9mm for steel/3 gun. Basically it's like having two guns for the price of one. Another option is to load some .40 minor loads. Tuned right with the right Minor PF loads, a .40 can shoot softer than a 9mm IMO. 9mm ammo is cheaper though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlouie87 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 G35 is what I went with, so that I can shoot limited major for uspsa. I've got a conversion barrel on the way so I can shoot 9mm for steel/3 gun. Basically it's like having two guns for the price of one. Another option is to load some .40 minor loads. Tuned right with the right Minor PF loads, a .40 can shoot softer than a 9mm IMO. 9mm ammo is cheaper though Would you recommend starting with a 165gr to make a soft shooting .40 load? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpankYa Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Opposite. Higher bullet weight will require less powder to make the same power factor. Use a 180gr bullet and low powder to get a soft shooting load. G35 is what I went with, so that I can shoot limited major for uspsa. I've got a conversion barrel on the way so I can shoot 9mm for steel/3 gun. Basically it's like having two guns for the price of one. Another option is to load some .40 minor loads. Tuned right with the right Minor PF loads, a .40 can shoot softer than a 9mm IMO. 9mm ammo is cheaper though Would you recommend starting with a 165gr to make a soft shooting .40 load? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsr1238 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 When I first started shooting matches, I bought a G35 thinking I can shoot it in USPSA production with a conversion barrel. I was wrong, wasn't allowed to shoot with the conversion barrel. When using the conversion barrel I had a lot of FTE's so I didn't even want to shoot the convesion barrel and ended up selling it. Then I got a G17. Shot it in USPSA production for a few years, IDPDA, and even a few local steel matches. Turned my G35 into a limited gun. Eventually got a G34 and still use it in USPSA production and local steel matches, stopped shooting IDPA. Short answer, recommend a G34. For holster, my preference is Ready Tactical. Mag pouches, CR speed but won't work for IDPA. I used to use cheap kydex mag pouches made by someone from another forum, it was real cheap (2 for $20) back in 2003, still have them. Belt is CR speed but used to use Wilderness Tactical for USPSA and IDPA before I stopped shooting IDPA. Before you pick a holster and mag pouches, you have to ask yourself, are you really going to shoot IDPA? If so, you'll have to pick IDPA compliant holster and mag pouches, and that'll limit your options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty79 Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 G35 is what I went with, so that I can shoot limited major for uspsa. I've got a conversion barrel on the way so I can shoot 9mm for steel/3 gun. Basically it's like having two guns for the price of one. I wish I had bought a 35 and a spare barrel. Tons of flexibility on the cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankge Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 (edited) I've heard some have problems with the conversion barrel, but I don't have any experience with them. Stuck with stock barrels on all. I have the 17, 34, and 35. Good thing is I can use the same holster and belt for them all. My 36 and 19 fit too. (yeah, I like Glocks). Lets me shoot USPSA production, limited, IPSC, and GSSF. If you shoot a lot you will have more than one gun each one set up for the division you shoot. Just my opinion and thats worth, well, you know... I'd start with the 34, its most the versatile - pretty much shoot all divisions. If you are serious about limited then you want the .40 for scoring and then mag wells, extended base pads, tungsten guide rod... sickness kicks in... etc. Edited September 6, 2013 by frankge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Glock 34 (9mm) if you don't reload Glock 35(40S&W) if you do reload. You can load a 40 cal to softer than a 9mm at the same PF. I have started shooting my G34 for everything just because I want 1 load/1 impluse to learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9x45 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 180 grain will be softer shooting than the 165 grain for minor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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