steveyacht Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Other than a slightly longer barrel, what are the other differences between a Glock 34 and a Glock 17 Long Slide? I am considering getting one for production class. I know about the better trigger and extended slide and mag releases. but other than that, I am thinking that is about. By the way, are all Glock 9mm high capacity magazines the same? (other than capacity and drop free of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoMiE Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 The G17L is not approved for Production division. http://www.uspsa.org/rules/production_list.php The magazines are the same for the G17/34. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
open17 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 IIRC, the G17L and it's 40 cal twin the 24 will not fit the box for production, and are not on the approved gun list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 The 17L and 24 are 6" guns, as opposed to the 34/35 being 5.35" guns.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 The G17L is not approved for Production division.http://www.uspsa.org/rules/production_list.php The magazines are the same for the G17/34. That's the biggest difference. The G17L has little practical use in USPSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Biggest usage for a 17L is GSSF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Hello: The 17L is also loved by the 3-gun crowd. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revopop Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I bet it'd make a fine steel gun as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ede Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 hardly ever see the 17L or 24s in GSSF either. only 2 classes they're legal for in GSSF and ones a master class and only master i can think of that shoots one is allen kelly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerba Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 hardly ever see the 17L or 24s in GSSF either. only 2 classes they're legal for in GSSF and ones a master class and only master i can think of that shoots one is allen kelly. They are legal for competition and unlimited division in GSSF. They are legal for limited in USPSA. They are great for steel. The only difference between the 17, 34, and the 17L is the barrel/slide length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey357 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 The 17L is ALSO "Legal" for GSSF "Indoor" Matches, where ALL "Stock" Glocks compete against each other without regard to barrel/slide length...For my "Older" eyes, the added sight radius REALLY helps...I picked up about five points, on average, going from the G-17 to the 17L...FWIW....mikey357 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 steveyacht, You've been beating around the forum pretty hard trying to figure all this stuff out. Let me just tell you what to buy. It may not be perfect. Others may like different stuff. It will be damn good for the tasks at hand. And, if you hate it...there is a ready market to sell it and not take a bath. For IDPA (Stock Service Pistol division) and USPSA (Production division)... - Glock 34 - Sevigny (Warren) sights. - Tru-grip grip tape - get rid of the extended slide stop/release and replace it with the stock size. - new Blade-tech DOH (dropped and off-set) for USPSA, and get the Stingray belt attachment (for IDPA) - 5-6 hicap 9mm mags (G17 and G34 mags are the same) - 2 of the Blade-tech double mag pouches (any brand will do, you can just buy these in a package with the holster though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texbran Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I think you are talking about my gun. Thats a great set up. Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyacht Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 steveyacht,You've been beating around the forum pretty hard trying to figure all this stuff out. Let me just tell you what to buy. It may not be perfect. Others may like different stuff. It will be damn good for the tasks at hand. And, if you hate it...there is a ready market to sell it and not take a bath. For IDPA (Stock Service Pistol division) and USPSA (Production division)... - Glock 34 - Sevigny (Warren) sights. - Tru-grip grip tape - get rid of the extended slide stop/release and replace it with the stock size. - new Blade-tech DOH (dropped and off-set) for USPSA, and get the Stingray belt attachment (for IDPA) - 5-6 hicap 9mm mags (G17 and G34 mags are the same) - 2 of the Blade-tech double mag pouches (any brand will do, you can just buy these in a package with the holster though) I hope that my questions on the forum are not aggravating anyone. That said, as a result of my questions, I have had one friend buy a Glock 34 "package"(set up like you desecribed) from one of our fellow forum members and another buy a Glock 17 Long Slide yesterday, while another purchased a Dan Wesson Patriot. These are three female shooters that are new to organized competition events such as USPSA, Steel Challenge and soon to be introduced to Three Gun. For better or worse I am their mentor, the guy they depend on for advice and minor gunsmithing. Since I am fairly new to "plastic fantastic" guns even though I have mediocre experience with 1911's, S&Ws, Target Shotguns as well as being a collector of single and SxS barrel shotguns (ca 1880-1930) I am still learning the "new stuff". Now it is my turn to get a 9mm (ammo cheaper in bulk) as I already have a pretty decent 45acp set up. All I have to do first is to sell or trade my Para for a G17 or G34. Hope that explains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 No aggravation at all. I hope it didn't read as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hank2222 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 on glock talk i did a post about the glock 17.l being a better weapon for a large sized person i can carry the 17.l on right hip and keep in a ccw carry for personal protection carry.. there is only about a 1/2.inch diffence between the two models ..if i am reading the specs right on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PINMAN44 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Steve: My dad has a 17L and loves it to death. It is a really nice piece. It is not a production gun but my dad shoots it for Limited MINOR. He just started IPSC as well as myself and his theory is that he is a senior loves the capacity he gets with it as well as the sight radius and he says basically he will take his time and hit A's. He is in the sport to have fun he does not care about winning or losing and he really enjoys shooting the piece for steel. It is a terrific pistol. Robby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hank2222 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 like pinman44 says i love for the long sight radius for my eyes are not what they used to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PINMAN44 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 It is a really nice gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey357 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 It is a really nice gun. ...YES, they ARE... ...I like 'em so much, I have TWO!!!....mikey357 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PINMAN44 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Thats awesome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 about 2 years ago i started shooting a 17L in limited, at club matchs. i got to say on the fun scale this is off the chart fun. i can get 25 rounds in my gun, recoil is gone. and i don't go for hits, i go flat out as fast as i can and then some. may not be the smart way to do it, but man is it fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squareknot Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I think the Glock 17L is the most beautiful Glock of all. If you like Glocks, the 17L is an elegant weapon. I always use it in any matches that don't outlaw it for length. It's my favorite carry gun. I recently acquired a Glock 21 long slide from Lone Wolf. It's heavier in looks and feel, but it is the same length as the 17L. It has its own elegance. That's a gun with serious attitude. I'm considering it as a carry gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuthh Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 IIRC, the G17L and it's 40 cal twin the 24 will not fit the box for production, and arenot on the approved gun list. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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