GLOCK 34

[baraco01]

Hello all. I am looking at buying a G34 but upon reading several threads in other forums about it, people were saying that if I do get it, I should have the trigger replaced to a heavier one since the G34 comes sock w/ the lighter trigger. They were saying that if and when I use the G34 in a self defense situation, I might still get in trouble for having the light trigger. Is there any truth in this? If there is either I get one and request a "normal" or regular glock trigger or just get a 17.
Thanks in advance.

[G.A. Heath]

As long as you are using a factory trigger you should be fine. In fact I would have no concerns a carrying a gun with a good trigger job as long as the end result is a good safe trigger that you have to pull in order to make the gun fire. Essentially what I mean is that as long as none of the safety mechanisms are altered in any manner that impedes their function and the sear does not release the hammer/striker without the user operating the trigger then the gun should be ok to carry.

[baraco01]

Thanks. That makes sense since the stock trigger which people say is lighter comes installed by Glock so yeah you are right.

[OldCannon]

Hello all. I am looking at buying a G34 but upon reading several threads in other forums about it, people were saying that if I do get it, I should have the trigger replaced to a heavier one since the G34 comes sock w/ the lighter trigger. They were saying that if and when I use the G34 in a self defense situation, I might still get in trouble for having the light trigger. Is there any truth in this? If there is either I get one and request a "normal" or regular glock trigger or just get a 17.
Thanks in advance.

1) If you use any gun, light trigger or not, in a legitimate self-defense situation, you have nothing to worry about in Texas.
2) A Glock 34 is really hard to conceal carry...I'm assuming you mean otherwise? If you want concealed carry, I recommend a Glock 19 or, if you want really small, Glock 26
3) Glock 34's were specifically designed to give max barrel length and sight radius for IDPA competitions (they max out the "box fit"). If you don't need it for competition, I don't recommend buying one (I have one, and I love it, but would never carry with it)
4) Yes, trigger pull is lighter, by about 2lbs.

[baraco01]

Hello all. I am looking at buying a G34 but upon reading several threads in other forums about it, people were saying that if I do get it, I should have the trigger replaced to a heavier one since the G34 comes sock w/ the lighter trigger. They were saying that if and when I use the G34 in a self defense situation, I might still get in trouble for having the light trigger. Is there any truth in this? If there is either I get one and request a "normal" or regular glock trigger or just get a 17.
Thanks in advance.

1) If you use any gun, light trigger or not, in a legitimate self-defense situation, you have nothing to worry about in Texas.
2) A Glock 34 is really hard to conceal carry...I'm assuming you mean otherwise? If you want concealed carry, I recommend a Glock 19 or, if you want really small, Glock 26
3) Glock 34's were specifically designed to give max barrel length and sight radius for IDPA competitions (they max out the "box fit"). If you don't need it for competition, I don't recommend buying one (I have one, and I love it, but would never carry with it)
4) Yes, trigger pull is lighter, by about 2lbs.

I do have a G19 and a G23 which I carry. I am planning on getting the 34 for the local club matches here in our city. But of course, I am looking at the possibility of that particular to be used in a sd situation - its like who knows if it happens when I have the 34 w/ me or if the 34 is more accessible when it happens. I sometimes also just take the gun that I will shoot on the range so there might be times where to and from the range, my G34 would be my only gun.
Would the 34 be better than the 17? is the recoil less on the 34?

[A-R]

I have placed the G34 "trigger"on all of my Glocks - basically just replace the "connector" that came on all my Glocks with a the Glock factory "-" connector. I don't worry one bit about a slightly lighter trigger pull getting me in extra legal trouble if I ever need one of the guns for self defense. But I'm no lawyer.

As for IDPA, I'm still relatively new to the sport - shot about 7 times now and yet to do the "classifier". But I've used my Glock 17 for most of the club level matches I've shot and it does just fine. I also CC my G17 occassionally in a Crossbreed Supertuck. But agree with lkd that the extra inch or so of barrel/slide length on G34 might be just enough to make it uncomfortable, at least for IWB carry.

I believe member "AggieMM" shoots a G34 in IDPA (and he's a heckuva shot with it too). You might PM him for his opinions on it.

[baraco01]

I have placed the G34 "trigger"on all of my Glocks - basically just replace the "connector" that came on all my Glocks with a the Glock factory "-" connector. I don't worry one bit about a slightly lighter trigger pull getting me in extra legal trouble if I ever need one of the guns for self defense. But I'm no lawyer.

As for IDPA, I'm still relatively new to the sport - shot about 7 times now and yet to do the "classifier". But I've used my Glock 17 for most of the club level matches I've shot and it does just fine. I also CC my G17 occassionally in a Crossbreed Supertuck. But agree with lkd that the extra inch or so of barrel/slide length on G34 might be just enough to make it uncomfortable, at least for IWB carry.

I believe member "AggieMM" shoots a G34 in IDPA (and he's a heckuva shot with it too). You might PM him for his opinions on it.

Thanks. AS for the 17, since I am shooting my 19 in the local matches, do you think it would make sense for me to get a 17 specifically for this reason or just go all the way to getting the 34? Reason is, if my 19 and a 17 will be just the same even if the 17 is slightly larger, then I'd probably just get the 34. But if the 17 would be better than my 19 as far as it having noticeably less recoil for faster succeeding shots, then I'll just go get the 17.

[A-R]

AS for the 17, since I am shooting my 19 in the local matches, do you think it would make sense for me to get a 17 specifically for this reason or just go all the way to getting the 34? Reason is, if my 19 and a 17 will be just the same even if the 17 is slightly larger, then I'd probably just get the 34. But if the 17 would be better than my 19 as far as it having noticeably less recoil for faster succeeding shots, then I'll just go get the 17.

1. You can't own too many Glocks

2. Why not just keep shooting your 19? IDPA is supposed to be a game-like "training" for your real-world carry. I know like anything there are always folks who will "game it" and do everything they can to win, but what I like about club-level IDPA so far is the lack of equipment races. That said, I've only shot my G23 once in IDPA, even though I carry it most often. And that's because it's .40, which seems to be detriment in IDPA rules (one of the particulars I don't like about IDPA is how .40 gets shut out in the rule book, as there is no middle ground classification between 9mm and .45). So I'm sorta saying do as I don't, because I shoot my G17 or new-to-me S&W M&P9 in IDPA, but more often carry my G23. But I didn't buy the G17 specifically for IDPA - I picked it up in a trade and use it as a loaner for CHL classes and as a bedside table gun. The M&P I picked up for similar purposes, but also because I fell in love with the grip when I shot a borrowed M&P at TexasCHLForum day in Houston a few months back.

Anyway, above is rambling and off on tangents. But my point is, what is your reason for wanting to shoot something other than G19 at IDPA? Let that reason be your guide. If you're getting the gun just to shoot IDPA competitively, certainly go for G34 over G17. But if you just want to shoot, have fun, and improve, keep shooting the G19. I've watched at least two competitors in my squads who beat the entire club-level field of competitors with a G19. Shooter is more important than the gun.

[baraco01]

you are right on "it's the shooter not the gun". Well I guess I'll just settle for the 19 then since like you I carry my 23. Also the .40 will put a big hole in my wallet if I keep on shooting it at those club matches.
one cannot really stop in owning so much Glocks... i guess i got bit by the Glock bug
Maybe a 17 will do for Christmas
One cannot really own too many Glocks.

[BrianSW99]

I've been using a Glock 19 in IDPA for about a year and a half. It's also my carry gun, which is one of the reasons I started using it in IDPA so I can practice with the same gun I carry. That's worked well, but I can say I'm now at the point where I'd really like a larger gun for IDPA. Not even so much for the slide length, but the slightly shorter grip of the 19 crowds my fingers enough that it gets a bit uncomfortable after a while because my fingers don't fit the finger grooves quite right. I also have to watch that my thumb doesn't push on the slide release, causing it not to lock back when empty. The Glock 17 and 34 both have the same grip length, which is longer than the 19 and fits my hand better. If you want to use it for both concealed carry and IDPA, the 19 is still probably the best balance of size and concealability

I had been thinking I'd get the Glock 34, but after shooting a couple of M&P's, I think I've about decided to get an M&P Pro instead of the Glock 34. The grip on the M&P really feels nice. Of course after I get the M&P Pro, then it's probably only a matter of time before I want to switch my carry gun from a 19 to an M&P9c.

[OldCannon]

Maybe a 17 will do for Christmas
One cannot really own too many Glocks.

Amen, brotha

I used to have a Glock 17 and a Glock 22 and sold them. Instead I have a Glock 19, Glock 23, Glock 34, and Glock 35. The 34/35 I use for competitive shooting, and the 23 I use for carry (I recently sold my G19). However, I've seen several people shoot in competitions with a Glock 19 with extreme success. It depends on the person. My old eyes need that extra bit of sight radius (G19 vs G34) for competition. The G23, especially the new Gen4 G23, conceals nicely, handles great, and recoi is VERY minimized compared to the original G23.

[pbwalker]

be careful with all this Glock love...you might make the 1911 crowd jealous that one of the most reliable pistols ever made costs half of what they paid for their jewelry...err...I mean 1911.

[baraco01]

be careful with all this Glock love...you might make the 1911 crowd jealous that one of the most reliable pistols ever made costs half of what they paid for their jewelry...err...I mean 1911.

like I always said... " 1911's are what we show our friends - glocks are what we show our enemies". But I love the 1911's too... its just that I love the glocks more since they are cheaper.