They make a good pistol, but as for me, I like my canik 55 tp9. Mags for the ppq are not hard to find at all. Unbelievably The Glock Shop is offering a deal where you can shoot a G34 - in fact the entire Glock Gen 5 range for R299. Unless youll be using the G34 MOS purely a race gun, the pistols trigger is great as it is. Or the G36 could have been an industry changer, several years ahead of the other manufacturers, but everything about that gun just seems half done from the magazines to the frame etc, and begs the question, if they could get a 1 thick slide on a compact 45 why couldnt they make the damn Glock 21/30 with the same width slide? Is this while kneeling? I certainly dont think I even came close to insinuating anything other than the 34 is a quality piece of kit. My finger is my safety. It measures 8.15 inches long, which is significantly longer compared to other popular Glocks. More than likely youll end up having to shift your grip, engaging the button toward the trigger guard end with the point of your firing hand thumb. Very nice. After shooting a friends M&P9 PRO CORE, however, I am on the lookout for a good deal. Glock. and thank you for them. Its steeper than the gold standard established with a 1911. I know theres better out there, but I cant bring myself to move to another platform. Troll, troll, troll troll troll troll trolltroll trolltroll trolltroll trolltroll trolltroll trolltroll trolltroll trolltroll trolltroll trolltroll trolltroll trolltroll trolltroll trolltroll trolltroll trolltroll trolltroll trolltroll trolltroll trolltroll trolltroll trolltroll trolltroll trolltroll troll. It wasnt designed around your grip. For people who dont shoot for a living, a 34 makes a lot of sense as a competition gun. ZEV Optimized Glock 34 barrel (black) designed for improved performance and compatibility with G34 Gen 5 pistols. It doesn't seem like much. Yet and still in USPSA CZs and their clones are steadily gaining popularity and on the IDPA side of the house other plastic guns are starting to gain traction, most notably the PPQ 5. Besides the fact that I enjoy your reviews Id be interested to know why you picked the PTR. Ergonomics In the Hand If my goal was bullseye shooting at longer ranges, the 34 wouldnt be my first or even my second or third choice. Magazine Capacity : 17 / 19 / 24 / 31 / 33 The standard sight picture is the ball in a cup / U-dot / field goal sighting system that isnt very popular despite the fact they actually do a decent job. But not by much. When youre on the clock, you can use Armor All wipes on the sides of the mags to ensure drop free functionality (Ive seen it done, but not sure its really required). Although originally created to win competitions, the full size 34 has rapidly and rightly become the sidearm of more than a few law enforcement agencies. This is my EDC for several years and have been very pleased with its performance. Specifications: GLOCK 34 MOS Gen5 FS Caliber: 9X19mm Barrel Length: 5.31 inch Length (Overall): 8.74 inch Slide Length: 8.15 inch Width (Overall): 1.34 inch Slide Width: 1.0 inch Height incl. The newer Gen 4 models (mine was produce in August of 2014) exhibit very fast holster wear. Finally, new shooters are entering the world of firearms every day. Only malfunction it had was the first time i shot it i tried 5 kinds of ammo. I looked toward the end of last summer after a buddy lent me his PPQ setup, all of the 17 rd 9mm mags were sold out. Parallel doesnt mean near. Comparatively to whats making a play at the competition shooter market, the 34 is now dated in very short order. Accuracy * * * 1/2 2012 I decided to hang up my old SW 686, and get a 10mm for Bow hunting backup. Now I edc a G19 and will probably never buy another pistol that isnt a glock. On the G17, we found that the best ammo has velocities between 975fps to 135fps across various bullet weights. 3 is average. It would be a very good competition gun for those with smaller hands than the double stack glock fits and it would light up the CCW market. Screw Glock perfection their motto should be we go bang every time every where!!!. I have a great idea for a reviewmaybe Ill do an in depth report and extensive breakdown of a 1995 Honda Accord. These changes are subtle. As a bonus, the 34 generally has the longest barrel allowable in most competition divisions at 5.31 inches. I just ordered a G34 Gen4 MOS. The first is that tactical vests are probably the worst/most obvious concealment garment a civilian could ever hope for. Dont know why glock wont release a g34 gen5 without MOS. PPQ is as good as it gets for competition in this segment, BUT mags are harder to find, parts are harder to find, holsters are harder to find and there is less to fiddle with. 357SIG, 9mm and 380. If you practice drawing a lot, which most competition shooters do, the front sight can get rounded off on the corners if it rubs the holster on extraction. Does what its supposed to. I have a friend who really had only shot a glock 17. The price on Glock 34 is usually around $550-$650 while the Glock 17 goes for $450-$650. Ease of Use Width (Overall): 1.34 inch I must be missing something here One that often gets my Gen3 G19 GLOCKs to misfire is to stand bladed 90 degrees to the target, put my firing hand across my body with my forearm parallel to the ground and near my belt. Great information. Does anyone else have these problems? Para mayor informacin, visitewww.p65Warnings.ca.gov. The magazine release in the Gen 4s is large, however not as easy to use as the large button suggests. This Product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. The bar has been raised. Barrel Length 5.31 inches; Overall Length 8.74 inches; Weight 25.95 ounces ; Caliber 9mm; Capacity 17 to 50; . As it is, the 34 is approved for USPSA Production and IDPA Stock Service Pistol and Enhanced Service Pistol competition. Like several other guns, Glock only recommends jacketed ammo for both. Glock 34 Taran Tactical Innovations Combat Masterhttps://shop.mrcolionnoir.com/If I Only Had Once Concealed Carry http://www.mrcolionnoir.com/start-here/To O. That goes for Johns comment below too. Chambered in 9mm Luger the G48 features a compact Slimline frame and a black slide with an nDLC finish. Go figure. Now you dont have to see your sights and the target in the light, just the target. I enjoyed your review a lot haha. If you compete with a full-framed GLOCK, the world is your oyster. I had a custom 1.5 lb trigger put in my 34 Gen4 and that made a big difference to me. I really like my Gen 4 G34, but the finish on the slide sucks. Just seems like a weird step towards being a pistol carbine, I guess if youre not worried about concealability why not is a reasonable approach to length of a gun up to a certain point where it becomes end-heavy or difficult to maneuver\shoot with one hand, 1 velocity increase allows the use of lighter recoiling loads while still making power factor for the class Width: 1.3 in. With the largest backstrap, which includes a healthy beavertail, the placement of my finger on the trigger is ideal. JWT this is off topic, but Im wondering when we are going to see your review of the PTR-91? I appreciate the details of your review (s). Here is what you should know about some of the main features of the Glock G34. BBL-34-OPT-5G-DLC, Match Grade drop in barrel; 1-14" twist rate; SAAMI spec. I hate to be a prick or that guy but this has to be said. The trigger is vastly improved. I admit I keep looking at them. Some aftermarket sights can actually increase or decrease the sight radius. Then a Glock 17, and a 21. Does everyone have to design their grip around a GLOCK? Whether or not any given shooter can take advantage of this advantage is another thing altogether, Now it is my turn to be that guy, and honestly, I like being a prick sometimes. Specifications: GLOCK 19X. Some pistols more than others. There are still larger options available for competitive shooters, but Id advise anyone using the firearm as a self-defense or duty tool to stay away from those, as a-less-than ideal grip can leave you with an accidentally dropped magazine. Was this long and overdone review for a Glock really necessary? I dont like grip safeties either. On April 9 . They are reasonably easy to load to capacity even when new. Either you get lucky and it works, or it doesnt. Just learn to skim instead of complain, some of us appreciate the detail. The G34 ships with an adjustable rear sight in place of the fixed version found on most other models. This highly-accurate pistol has found widespread use as a competitive pistol for IPSC and other shooting sports. Just because these design features didnt work for you does not mean they are flaws or that they dont work fine for others. Put the empty gun in battery, point in a safe direction and, yes, pull trigger. Its short, very pronounced and once it resets youre right at the breaking point again, so follow ups dont tear up your sight picture too badly. Then realized I didnt want so many guns, and I did want the guns I keep, to be reliable above all else. Ideal hand position and grip strength isnt necessary for the gun to function, a feature I find valuable on a weapon intended for duty or self-defense. That long slide and barrel length, combined with a long sight radius and a good trigger makes the gun blazingly fast. Surely not the velocity increase in 9mm. This leads to a callous over the middle knuckle of the middle finger some folks affectionately refer to as GLOCK knuckle. And my browning High power. You have entered an incorrect email address! ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Rather than use this space to show you pictures of how I can nearly make five 9mm diameter holes touch at 7-10 yards (or not, because Im a lousy bullseye shooter), allow me to regale you with why the 34 is desired for its accuracy: sight radius. More than likely youll end up having to shift your grip, engaging the button toward the trigger guard end with the point of your firing hand thumb. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I keep pushing it off because I know how bad the surgery and recoup times are. The barrel itself is actually 5.31, about 1/3rd of an inch longer than a full-sized Colt 1911. So reviewing each brand makes perfect sense. A longer slide and barrel offer numerous advantages to the shooter. Its easy to shoot, highly customizable, and fast as all get-out. Expand your knowledge and make educated decisions to If the new GLOCK triggers were the ones they put on the previous generations models, there would never be the aftermarket GLOCK trigger market we see today. The slide will now exit the gun from the front of the frame. I am amazed at how many Glock bashers i see. I have the older G17 and it makes *almost* .45acp power using the 147 grain bullets. The only thing that kept this gun out of the five star category was the accuracy score. The shape of the grip is kind of lackluster based on the current offerings in this market segment. The Glock 34 Gen 5 MOS handgun comes with three 17 round magazines, at a price that makes this optic-ready weaponry affordable. This one has a longer slide than the other ones. Absolutely pointless. Wonder if you have other suggestions for a woman. I realized that gen 4 dimple was a problem, and knew the gen 3 would work I changed to the lighter plunger spring, kept the rest stock, then got an email from Ghost about this new Angel connector. Woman Ejected From Connecticut Hearing For Threatening to Shoot Legislator, NRA Members, Gun Trumps Knife and Baseball Bat in New Mexico Home Invasion, Gun Review: Ruger Super Wrangler Single Action .22 Revolver, Obscure Object of Desire: Interarms Mark X Rifle, Gun Review: Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan Revolver. Glock 34: The Glock 34 is a competition version of the Glock 17. Well guess what, the Gen4 is a refinement of the Gen3, Gen2, and Gen1 Glock pistols, with many completely new features (such as a reversible magazine button, full- and compact-size dual captive recoil springs, more aggressive gripping surface, replaceable multi-sized frame backstrap inserts, etc.) One that often gets my Gen3 G19 GLOCKs to misfire is to stand bladed 90 degrees to the target, put my firing hand across my body with my forearm parallel to the ground and near my belt, and then fire the gun with a fairly loose hand and wrist. I see that the G 34 is sold with either a 10 rds mag or a 17 rds. But still no G19 frame with 17 slide, unless you modify the frame of a 17 or buy a gen 5 G19 and G17 and put the 17 slide on top. When you roll the wrist downward, you lower the bore axis over the arm, which results in less muzzle flip. The incremental improvements of the Gen5 models are all as a result of this process, but this is the first GLOCK generation that feels like its a big step forward. Having said that, Im still of the opinion that GLOCK is the Honda civic of the gun world, reliable, dependable, moderately priced, and not much to look at. Ideal for sport shooting, the GLOCK 34 - G34 Gen3 9mm Full-Sized 10-Round Pistol has a 5.31-inch barrel. I mean different people have different size hands and proper finger placement on the trigger helps accuracy so Im all for them. For most, the GLOCK trigger takes a good bit of practice before attaining anything approaching precision or mastery. It still has the finger grooves that 50% of people will love and 50% will hate. But on the G17L, the overall is 8.85 inches, with a 6.02 inch barrel. Length: 7.44 in. Ergonomics (in hand) * * * Height: 5.43 Floor plates are simple to remove if youre OCD and dont like your floor plates getting banged up in competition. If these were the GLOCKs Id seen 20 years ago, Id likely be EDCing one today. The long slide glocks are another perfect example of all of this. No, no I sure dont. Aftermarket Options The GLOCK pistol is manufactured with only 34 component parts, significantly less than our competitors' semi-automatic pistol designs. Discover now the best deals and amazing prices. Feel doesnt speed up your shooting, less muzzle flip to deal with does. Its just like the new GLOCK 17 MOS, only longer.. The Glock 34 was recommended to me by a retired Marine because I am ready to compete. And the recommendation of others to consider as well. Midway and cheaper than dirt have plenty. We would have to have open carry before I would EDC one. The front strap is molded with finger grooves, yet the backstrap kind of falls in the oblong cylinder with a hump category. I have a Surefire X300 light on it with a set of night Speed sights. 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