What's a better Glock 17L or 34 - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Nerves · 10-08-2006, 10:50 AM

I have an opportunity to pick up one these for a very good price (TBD) from a good friend who's selling them because Imlet hiom shoot my Wilson Combat and my XD's. He wants one of each...

Anyways I've been away from the Glock thing for more that the better part of a Decade, last glock I owned was the G19....

so what Are the Major Differences between these two Guns (G17L and the G34). And what has been your experience with these excat guns?

I beleive I will be able to get them for under $400 each.

Need your feedback.

JD McDorce · 10-08-2006, 12:07 PM

As for the differences, beyond the G17L having a 0.7" longer barrel and slide, a longer sight radius, and being heavier than the G34, not much

XD9J · 10-08-2006, 12:12 PM

http://glocktalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=599959

nightraider · 10-08-2006, 12:59 PM

Sounds to me like the G34 is better for competition.

The Knight Of Light · 10-08-2006, 04:46 PM

G34 is the only one for competition. The 17L is just too darn long. The G34 rules in SSP IDPA. Get the trigger working the way you want and throw on some Sevigny competition sights or carry sights and you are GtoG. I prefer the Heinie sight picture to the Sevigny carry, but the Sevigny carry is just too good.

Nerves · 10-08-2006, 05:36 PM

Thanks guy's/folk's! I guess the 34 will become a new member of the plastic grouping, in a few weeks.

The Knight Of Light · 10-09-2006, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Nerves

Thanks guy's/folk's! I guess the 34 will become a new member of the plastic grouping, in a few weeks.

I had one for about a day. It took too darn long to get the stupid thing and there was another guy at the range that wanted it anyway. i let him take it for what I paid. No money lost on it and I got to shoot it for a while. Make sure you ask for the 3.5 connector. if not it will come with the 5lb. Easy change but kind of a pain to take apart a brand new gun.

**jmiahhenry** · 10-09-2006, 10:41 AM

You can not say Glock and better in the same sentence that is like an oxymoron. There is no such thing as a better glock.

Just foolin.

I like the 34

The Knight Of Light · 10-09-2006, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jmiahhenry

You can not say Glock and better in the same sentence that is like an oxymoron. There is no such thing as a better glock.

Just foolin.

I like the 34

Good thing the foolin part was there. I was going to say you have never shot against a G34.

**jnclement** · 10-09-2006, 02:37 PM

Just don't shoot reloads in it. It's scary to watch when someone does.

10-08-2006, 10:50 AM	#1
Nerves XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Posts: 2,028	What's a better Glock 17L or 34 I have an opportunity to pick up one these for a very good price (TBD) from a good friend who's selling them because Imlet hiom shoot my Wilson Combat and my XD's. He wants one of each... Anyways I've been away from the Glock thing for more that the better part of a Decade, last glock I owned was the G19.... so what Are the Major Differences between these two Guns (G17L and the G34). And what has been your experience with these excat guns? I beleive I will be able to get them for under $400 each. Need your feedback. __________________ \"WHEN YOU PUT ON YOUR GUN LEAVE YOUR MIDDLE FINGER AT HOME\" NRA Member IDPA Member--Wilson Combat CQB (CDP) USPSA Member--New XD 9 Tac & G34 (Production ) IPSC Open Major--STI Trubor Grandmaster CCW's: -- XD-45 ACP 4" with Truglo TFO's & M6 Laser/Light --Kimber Tactical Pro II, ...Many More

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JD McDorce XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 1,267	As for the differences, beyond the G17L having a 0.7" longer barrel and slide, a longer sight radius, and being heavier than the G34, not much __________________ XD9 Service/XD9 Tactical/XD40 Tactical/XD45ACP Service Colt Series 80 GCNM/Springfield Black Stainless/Browning Hi-Power Practical/SIG P220

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The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,840 Blog Entries: 12	G34 is the only one for competition. The 17L is just too darn long. The G34 rules in SSP IDPA. Get the trigger working the way you want and throw on some Sevigny competition sights or carry sights and you are GtoG. I prefer the Heinie sight picture to the Sevigny carry, but the Sevigny carry is just too good. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

10-08-2006, 05:36 PM	#6
Nerves XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Posts: 2,028	Thanks guy's/folk's! I guess the 34 will become a new member of the plastic grouping, in a few weeks. __________________ \"WHEN YOU PUT ON YOUR GUN LEAVE YOUR MIDDLE FINGER AT HOME\" NRA Member IDPA Member--Wilson Combat CQB (CDP) USPSA Member--New XD 9 Tac & G34 (Production ) IPSC Open Major--STI Trubor Grandmaster CCW's: -- XD-45 ACP 4" with Truglo TFO's & M6 Laser/Light --Kimber Tactical Pro II, ...Many More

10-09-2006, 10:41 AM	#8
jmiahhenry XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central Cali Posts: 333	You can not say Glock and better in the same sentence that is like an oxymoron. There is no such thing as a better glock. Just foolin. I like the 34 __________________ Jeremiah SA-XD 40 two tone, service Shoot to kill not to harm!

10-08-2006, 12:12 PM	#3
XD9J XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 25	http://glocktalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=599959

10-08-2006, 12:59 PM	#4
nightraider XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,483	Sounds to me like the G34 is better for competition.

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jnclement XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,498	Just don't shoot reloads in it. It's scary to watch when someone does.

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