BuellX1 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 For USPSA which do you prefer and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&W686 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I would go with the Glock 34. Longer sight picture and proven competition handgun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12glocks Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I used a 35 for that sport. I have multiple 17's. I find the 34 is more accurate that the 17 for whatever reason. I use the 34 for 3 gun, some longer range pistol in that sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racnsoonr Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Agreed..I shot a 17 for a long time and wish I would've went with a 34 for the reasons mentioned above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwhpfan Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 34. I've never tried the 17 at anything but GSSF..... I guess it just seems like the Glock to compete with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9x45 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) It's a pretty even split at our local USPSA matches (100 + shooters). The guys that run G34's think they do every better than a G17, and the guys that run G17's don't see the need for a G34. Whichever gun gives you more confidence in making your hits is your ticket. I have both, including G17L's, and still run my oldest G17 90% of the time. Keep in mind that the frame is the same for the G17/G34/G17L, only the uppers are different. It's also the same frame for a G22/G35/G24 and G31, all the same. Edited October 16, 2015 by 9x45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZackJones Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I'm in the minority. For me it's 17 over 34. Primary reason being I have an Open Minor Glock based on the 17 and I wanted to keep the two the same as much as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenverDave Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) G34 mainly for sight radius. And to alleviate size envy. Suggested USPSA Legal Mod's (this is what I have on mine) - Ghost 3.5 Connector - Wolf competition striker spring - 6lb trigger spring ( on Glock's this will make your trigger lighter)- Titanium Plunger with spring - 25 Cent Trigger job (you will find on youtube) - Dawson Precision Competition Sights - Talon Sandpaper Grips - Lonewolf G34 Std Length Barrel If you have a Gen 4 - Jager Guiderod (for Gen4 makes it a Gen 3 guiderod setup)- IMSI 12lb spring Makes for a very smooth, accurate, flat shooting G34 with a trigger that breaks a little between 3lbs - 2.5 lbs and a short reset. FYI: If you shoot this setup in GSSF it will have to be in Open Class. Edited October 16, 2015 by DenverDave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9x45 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I'm in the minority. For me it's 17 over 34. Primary reason being I have an Open Minor Glock based on the 17 and I wanted to keep the two the same as much as possible. Yup, me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9x45 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 DenverDave, I suggest you get at least 20 USPSA matches under your belt first. Shooting is 95% mental, and you will soon learn that magic modifications do not make up for walking by a target and taking a procedural and 2 mikes, that's 30 points down. Just saying, I see allot of guys go nuts over mods and ignore the fundamentals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenverDave Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Point taken 9x45, and true if someone is new to Glock's. In my case I have been shooting Glock's since they have been in the U.S.After owning many of them, I just know how I like mine setup.My G34, G35, G22 are all setup exactly the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpaw Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 34. Longer sight radius = easier to shoot more accurately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtimelarry Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 There's a USPSA Production Ready Glock 34 in the Classifieds for a Great Price.. http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=222602&hl=%2Bglock+%2B34#entry2481087 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Mitch Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Started USPSA with a 17, shooting a 34 sometimes this year and always when I 3-Gun. 34 is just better. Doesn't seem like any benefit other than sight radius, but the Gen 4 backstrap options are awesome. The Gen 4 trigger bar connector end is trash due to the pointless huge radius, but you can reshape it with a file to the Gen 3 shape. The Gen 4 guns seem to be all over the place in terms of compatibility with a particular front sight height, but that isn't something to take for granted anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuellX1 Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 Thanks for all the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal82 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I recently did an article on my experience of the 17 and 34 and why I shoot the 34 the most. http://beyondthesights.us/whats-the-big-deal-with-the-long-slides/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNshooter Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I've run both in PROD but I prefer the 34. The difference between a 17 & 34 is negligible for someone of my skill level: same frame, same warren sights, only slight longer radius with the 34. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9x45 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Russel, 34. Longer sight radius = easier to shoot more accurately. So a G17L should be better than a G34, perhaps for a B zone plate at 40 yards, but 95% of all shots in a USPSA match are only 3-15 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9x45 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I recently did an article on my experience of the 17 and 34 and why I shoot the 34 the most. http://beyondthesights.us/whats-the-big-deal-with-the-long-slides/ I think you moved up from Expert to Master because of experience, and not because of a gun change. Easy to prove, shoot the classifier back to back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHwreckage Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) I recently did an article on my experience of the 17 and 34 and why I shoot the 34 the most. http://beyondthesights.us/whats-the-big-deal-with-the-long-slides/ I think you moved up from Expert to Master because of experience, and not because of a gun change. Easy to prove, shoot the classifier back to back I Think Marshal is trying to say that it was easier to learn on the 34 than the 17. FYI i shoot a 17 in production and dont feel handicapped in the gun department, the experience department though....... Edited October 16, 2015 by DHwreckage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpaw Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Russel, 34. Longer sight radius = easier to shoot more accurately. So a G17L should be better than a G34, perhaps for a B zone plate at 40 yards, but 95% of all shots in a USPSA match are only 3-15 yards. The 17L is easier to shoot more accurately than the 34 . I have one, would use it for Production if it were legal. Sure you don't need bullseye accuracy to hit most USPSA targets, but the longer sight radius could be the difference between an A or C zone hit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal82 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Right my experience helped and practice, but the 34 helped me get there faster because it was easier to learn with. Now that I have those skills it's really doesn't matter. But if you don't have either I'd recommend starting with the 34. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12glocks Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Right my experience helped and practice, but the 34 helped me get there faster because it was easier to learn with. Now that I have those skills it's really doesn't matter. But if you don't have either I'd recommend starting with the 34. I read your article and enjoyed it. You have arrived at the same conclusion I have, specifically, the long slide guns have more accurate barrels. I believe if one machine rested the long slide guns vs standard lengths, the long slide guns would be better performers in the accuracy department. I suspect they use fresher tooling when making the barrels for the 17L, 24, 34, and 35. I have no proof of course and this is all anecdotal. We have 7 G17's in the inventory and I don't believe any of them shoot the groups at 25 yards the 34's do. Having said that I have more faith in the reliability of the Glock 17 than ANY other handgun. Sorry if this is a thread drift... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I go with the 17 with 127PF ammo and the 34 when shooting +135PF. The lighter loads in the 34 cycle too slow. Both guns can take you to the GM level if you do your part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpaw Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I don't own a Ransom rest, but I don't believe the 34 or 17L is any more mechanically accurate than the 17. They're just easier to shoot accurately due to the longer sight radius. I would be interested in seeing some Ransom rest testing though. I've heard from a friend, who knows lots of the folks at Glock, that Glock says their most mechanically accurate gun is the G30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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