After contemplating the G34 for at the past (approximately) 22 years today I finally "pulled the trigger" (bad pun) and bought a gen 5 G34. No reason besides because. I tried to buy a gen 3, but all the local shops said that the gen 3 models are hard to get since they get shipped to California first (that's what they told me). So, I went with the gen 5. I tend to favor short-barreled revolvers and long barreled pistols. Bought it through Glock's Blue Label program so it saved me approximately $130. Can't complain. A comparison to my G45 which is my duty sidearm. I don't consider myself a Glock fanboy, but I have three of them now. Strange how they seem to work their way into my safe.
after 22 years I bought a Glock 34
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Once you own a Glock you'll want another and another 
Got one Glock left and will be shed of them. Glock 19 Gen 4 with Apex upgrades has been replaced by an Sig 320 compact.
Glock's are the best,Socom and Special Forces units do not use the Sig 320 to many problems. The standard Army grunts use them,but they have a shorter service life and a higher jam rate than the Glock's,but it came down to cheaper price for the Army masses. Men in the special Ops get the better more reliable durable Glock's.
SGT ROCK 11B
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I was anti Glock until after I retired. The Police Department got Glocks and I had a chance to shoot a variety of 9mm, 40 S&W and 45 ACP. I prefer the 1911s and Beretta 92FS for pistols. But the Glock is a great choice.
Eventually I got a Glock 19
I like the G34 and also it's 45 ACP counterpart, the Glock 41
I have an inbound G41 with red dot, supressor height sights and a Surefire X300.
I love S&W revolvers, 1911 pistols, and.... yes, Glock pistols.
I have an inbound G41 with red dot, supressor height sights and a Surefire X300.
I love S&W revolvers, 1911 pistols, and.... yes, Glock pistols.
I have a Gen 3 G34 that I’ve had for at least 15 years. Shot a lot of USPSA with it. I’m no great match shooter but it has done all I’ve asked of it through several thousand rounds. I don’t recall that I ever had a malfunction with it. I reckon that’s about all I can ask for.
Puller
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A lot of what a person likes has to do with what they "grew up with." If someone started out with 1911's and Beretta 92's that is what they have a tendency to prefer.
I did not grow up on 1911's and 92's. I tolerate 1911's (I don't see the glowing attraction) and actually dislike the 92. I was an easy convert to Glocks early on and have shot them for about 20 years. Love my Gen 5 G19.
LVSteve
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The long barrel Glocks are the only ones I would consider buying, and even then only at the right used price. Thing is, every time one comes up, I've just blown my gun money on something else.
mrussell
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I have had a Gen 3 Glock 34 for about 18 years. Shoot IDPA with it and only mods are a Ghost Pro 3.3 connector, Heine slant pro rear sight and Dawson Precision fiber optic front sight. It has been a great gun and digests all my reloads without a glitch. Like my golf game, I know new equipment won’t make me any better, but I sure am lusting for a Sig P320 X-five legion
Agreed. My father loved the 1911 platform. Me not so much. Of all his 1911 variants that I inherited the only one I've held onto is the Combat Commander (mfd. 1974). It was one of the first guns he taught me to shoot.
I do like the Beretta 92 however. I was in high school when it was selected by the DOD (1985) and it was the first handgun that I qualified on after I went into the Army. Of course, I also grew up watching it in the Lethal Weapon and Die Hard movies. I have no intention of letting go of my Beretta 92FS.
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Glenn R. McMannly
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The G34 is a competition pistol. Made for matches, not duty.
Too long and bulky to ride comfortably in a squad car. The additional barrel length is an extra couple inches for a bad guy to grab onto in close quarters.
The extra velocity and site radius are so minuscule as to be inconsequential in the real world.
For just a range toy, they’re great. But for serious uses a G17, G19, or G45 are far superior if you must stick with 9mm (I certainly do not, G20 here).
Too long and bulky to ride comfortably in a squad car. The additional barrel length is an extra couple inches for a bad guy to grab onto in close quarters.
The extra velocity and site radius are so minuscule as to be inconsequential in the real world.
For just a range toy, they’re great. But for serious uses a G17, G19, or G45 are far superior if you must stick with 9mm (I certainly do not, G20 here).
A lot of Professional Body Guards and Military Specail op's use the G34 for duty.
Bought my first Glock couple years ago, a 4th gen G19. Then got a G42 for best shooting 380 owned. Last year got a G23 for same size as G19 but more umph. They are very good at what they are designed for, mags are inexpensive and cross compatible with several other firearms, durable and reliable. Still think the triggers suck, but it be a trade off.
hkcavalier
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Glock describes it as "practical/tactical" and it's hardly a custom built race gun suitable only for competition. The list of law enforcement organizations that use either the G34 or G35 is pretty extensive. Not sure why you hate the gun, but it has a lot of fans...
Darkenfast
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Overall length of a 34 is still shorter than a four-inch barreled revolver.
My one Glock is a very early G17L, and I really like it. If I was to buy a new 9mm Glock, a 34 Gen 5 would be my probable choice.
I know I'm not in the majority, but i think the longer barrels advantages outweigh their drawbacks.
My one Glock is a very early G17L, and I really like it. If I was to buy a new 9mm Glock, a 34 Gen 5 would be my probable choice.
I know I'm not in the majority, but i think the longer barrels advantages outweigh their drawbacks.
CAJUNLAWYER
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What do fat little lawyers with short fingers carry?????
Our Swat team use's the G-34 and a lot of others do too.Glock describes it as "practical/tactical" and it's hardly a custom built race gun suitable only for competition. The list of law enforcement organizations that use either the G34 or G35 is pretty extensive. Not sure why you hate the gun, but it has a lot of fans...
You hit the nail on the head. that is exactly why I acquired the G34. Many of the pieces in my collection are because I've always wanted one. Nothing to do with real world applications. Only a few falls under that category. The G45 is my duty sidearm and will remain so until I retire in approximately three years.
Empe
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I have owned a G34 Gen 4 for about 5 years .I use it for Steel Plate matches as well as a general range gun .
I replaced the stock sights with a Dawson Precision fiber optic and a blacked out rear. The stock trigger was replaced with an assembly from Glocktriggers . I have found both upgrades to be a worthwhile improvement .
I've shot thousands of rounds through the gun with no reliability issues .
They're a pretty good gun for the money.
I replaced the stock sights with a Dawson Precision fiber optic and a blacked out rear. The stock trigger was replaced with an assembly from Glocktriggers . I have found both upgrades to be a worthwhile improvement .
I've shot thousands of rounds through the gun with no reliability issues .
They're a pretty good gun for the money.
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