Glock 34, I think I want one. Tell me what you know please.

[SAILORGOLF46]

I recently bought a Glock 17,19 and 43. For some reason I think a 34 would be a fun range/woods gun.
Help me out and give me the pro's and con's. Thanks in advance.

 

[drillsgt]

I recently bought a Glock 17,19 and 43. For some reason I think a 34 would be a fun range/woods gun.
Help me out and give me the pro's and con's. Thanks in advance.

I've been thinking that way lately too but will likely wait to see the Gen5 version.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I've been thinking that way lately too but will likely wait to see the Gen5 version.

The MOS version is out: https://us.glock.com/products/model/g34gen5

I'll likely get one, eventually, when I'm ready to start tinkering with a red dot.

 

[Vigilant]

The MOS version is out: https://us.glock.com/products/model/g34gen5

I'll likely get one, eventually, when I'm ready to start tinkering with a red dot.

I would recommend skipping the Mos, as it's a one size fits all solution to a kinda complicated question. If you want to run an RDS, borrow one with the RDS you want try a few, then decide what works for you, and buy a dedicated system. As to the OP, yes the 34 is a very nice u it, buy it.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I would recommend skipping the Mos, as it's a one size fits all solution to a kinda complicated question. If you want to run an RDS, borrow one with the RDS you want try a few, then decide what works for you, and buy a dedicated system. As to the OP, yes the 34 is a very nice u it, buy it.

Why? Because of the multiple plates vs milling for a specific one?

 

[Ricnzak]

You will not be disappointed. I have a gen 3 and it is really nice shooting pistol. If you carry a 17 you can carry a 34 just as easy.

 

[G192127]

You might want to consider getting a G35 and a conversion barrel for the 9mm jobs.

 

[cedartop]

I like my Gen 5 carry 19 so much, I am considering getting a 34 MOS to replace my current Gen 4 17 MOS for competing.

 

[throttletony]

First, the 34 is a great gun. I've owned a gen3 and a gen4. The gen3 was my first handgun.

BUT... I'll go against the grain here and say that if you already have a 17, the 34 won't do anything much differently/better than the 17.

I'd suggest buy ammo, training, or a different gun altogether - a 1911, a revolver, a CZ 75, a Sig, etc. That's my 2 cents. I mention those other guns specifically because they've made me a better shooter and proven to be VERY enjoyable and reliable

 

[Bfish]

If you like your 19 and 17 you'll really like the 34. I say buy one!

 

[Vigilant]

Why? Because of the multiple plates vs milling for a specific one?

Yes, the plates further raise the optic over the bore, a milled slide is way better, you’re just stuck with one optic.

 

[ACC]

Unless you are going to shoot competitions, the 17 is just as good for a range/woods fun as the 34

 

[croy]

I kinda want the gen 5 MOS but heres where I'm at.

I'd have to add threaded barrel, dead air flip up sights and a red dot.

Problem is. I tried it twice didn't like red dots on pistols. And gen 5 17 mags wont work in my 19x. So it seems like I don't need one.

 

[BJones]

I have a 34 and a 35. Both are great guns, fun and reliable. I also like the 17 and 22. As has been said before if you can carry a 17 you can carry a 34.

 

[Fordtough25]

I kinda want the gen 5 MOS but heres where I'm at.

I'd have to add threaded barrel, dead air flip up sights and a red dot.

Problem is. I tried it twice didn't like red dots on pistols. And gen 5 17 mags wont work in my 19x. So it seems like I don't need one.

You can swap older glock base plates onto those gen5 mags and enjoy forever, and there are tons of used factory base plates all over the web for cheap! OP I've had several 34s and always kick myself for letting them go, great pistol and they're the size of a government model 1911. Not as big as you may think just looking at one.

 

[ISP 5353]

My G34 is one of the most fun handguns that I own. Put on some better sights and get a nice trigger and you have a pistol that will make you smile when you pick it up!

 

[GlockRiver]

G34... may be Glock's best pistol. Highly recommend!

 

[Gingerbeardman]

All depends on what your end purpose is IMHO. I shoot steel challenge only and have a 34 g3 with a red dot, and a 17L with fiber front. I prefer the balance of the 34 and the speed of the dot. If it's for carry, a 17 or a 19 would be just as good i think.

 

[Mike Elzinga]

I definitely think the 34 is the best Glock made. Ive got 2 that I used in a variety of matches for many years with a ton of rounds through them. Ive had a big variety of Glocks for carry guns, matches, general house use and the 34s will always be my favorite.

 

[Ggreen]

A 35 is deer legal if you are looking for a woods gun. I enjoyed my 34's (gen 3, gen 4, gen 4 mos) but I never felt a need to keep one. I will probably buy a gen 5 if they release a non mos version. I liked my 34's more than my Vickers 17. The 34 felt more balanced and the trigger is cleaner.