The GLOCK pistol is manufactured with only 34 component parts, significantly less than our competitors' semi-automatic pistol designs. The solicitation specifications deviated from the specifications of Glock fourth-generation models. Reviewing one model is like reviewing them all. Weight: 24.83 oz. Only malfunction it had was the first time i shot it i tried 5 kinds of ammo. The new G34 may be like the other Gen 5 GLOCK guns, but there are a few changes to previous generations. The Glock 34 comes with seventeen round magazines, but the market offers everything from 24 to 33 round stick magazines and even 50 round drums from Magpul. Dont have that issue with the PPQ 5 or the CZ, even. Day and night, the . Barrel Length: 5.31 As you likely know, GLOCK is consistently a top law enforcement pick. I know the new 34 was designed to fit into the shooter's box for overall length, etc. 3 is average. Doing side-by-side comparisons with a GLOCK 19 and 17 and the 34, I was able to post slightly faster times (less searching for sight picture due to more daylight between the posts even with the same sights) and better hits as the slide is longer. The only thing that kept this gun out of the five star category was the accuracy score. It's made with a polymer frame and grip, and offers trigger, firing pin and drop safeties. I really appreciate the details he offers on his reviews, so I go to this page first when reviewing. But what the fancy shmancy rifiling does do is allow the effective use of downloaded ammunition. Style and Appearance * * * I think backstraps have become like cupholders were in the 90s. Im confused by this comment. While this has been tested and observed to be true with a chronograph, I dont think any shooter alive is precise enough to really exploit this design feature to their benefit. The GLOCK 34 Gen4 with its extended barrel, extra-long slide and elongated distance between sights, grants great accuracy and easy target acquisition. More ammo is always better than less, and finding that right . Yes. The quick reset is a highly desirable characteristic in a competition gun and, I would argue, a personal defense gun as well. As do other smaller shops online. Seems quite an oversight, to have such a caveat unanswered! An off-the-shelf GLOCK will manipulate about as well as a broken in model, maybe slightly stiffer. It may not look like your classic GLOCK, but is shoots a hell of a lot better. Factory mags are comparatively inexpensive ($30-35, as low as $25 to $20 if youre a savvy shopper) and widely available (as long as Democrats have not won any major elections recently). Im not being snide but whats the major benefit of having such a strangely dimensioned handgun? Length: 7.44 in. BBL-34-OPT-5G-DLC, Match Grade drop in barrel; 1-14" twist rate; SAAMI spec. Its finally ambidextrous. Is that true? Its already been reviewed and I dont think I have anything particularly valuable to add. For the speed it sends 9mm pills downrange, Im willing to overlook that. There is some Spartan beauty in a GLOCKs plain-ness, but not nearly enough to earn it the positive moniker, sleek. Still I resisted Gastons creation opting for an XD then an M&P then an XDM. Ergonomics (firing) * * * * The combination of a low bore axis, high hand positioning, and a strong support hand welded to the frame leads to grins on even the most experienced shooters. Hickok45 loves Glocks and that is good enough for me! Oh yeah, everyone and there brother has one( most of those customized). Specifications: GLOCK 19X. I own two older Gen 3 Glocks with the tenifer finish, and they are both bullet proof. 1 Brand. 2012 I decided to hang up my old SW 686, and get a 10mm for Bow hunting backup. After shooting a friends M&P9 PRO CORE, however, I am on the lookout for a good deal. Now I edc a G19 and will probably never buy another pistol that isnt a glock. Yes, for anyone who is used to a 1911A1, it doesnt feel right, but it is more functional for reduction of recoil effects, and easily programmed with a bit of practice. This highly-accurate pistol has found widespread use as a competitive pistol for IPSC and other shooting sports. have a 34 and a few gamer 1911s. The G29 and G29 Gen4 offer superior versatility with the high-performance 10mm round. But really, its no larger than the 1911 Governments Ive carried every day for years. Talk me out of buying the rifle that goes with them. I admit I keep looking at them. Have you tried it? The pistols will also feature the FBI spec mag release also used on the 19X, the extended mag release found on the Glock 34 Gen 5, and Ameriglo Agent night sights. Gen 4 triggers usually run 1/2 pound heavier. The photo above showsa convenient way to pull the slide back for disassembly. The marketing department at GLOCK will tell you that makes the pistol more accurate due to increased velocity of the bullet compared to conventional rifling. Now pull the slide slightly to the rear and pull the takedown tabs with your free hand toward the floor. which is a shame because I actually quite like the look and feel of the G17 and G19 ( and their .40cal counterparts), they have that ugly but rugged simplicity like an old Toyota pickup that actually makes them look quite nice and well proportioned. 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. GLOCK has since launched a series of web commercials suggesting the long slides are for "tactical" use as well, and that may be true to some extent. If you had said, with an alloy frame, steel trigger and hammerand a version in .40 S&W, I wouldve kept reading. Double action with a 10+1-round capacity; The 10-round magazine capacity makes it ideal for concealed carry. Very nice. I also think they are more appealing now that newer versions have a welded on optics rail and a paddle mag release. Its like trying to do an hour long presentation on a pencil. No. Fairly ironic right? Placing your finger on the trigger depresses the dingus/dongle/trigger tab/whatchamacallit that moves a little plastic edge (that would otherwise protrude from the rear of the trigger and catch the frame) allowing the trigger to continue rearward. You have entered an incorrect email address! if you lift up your hand and point with your first finger, thats a 1911 hold. The slide is basically a hollowed out piece of bar stock with all of the hard corners rounded and some cocking serrations cut in the rear. Additional Information You may also like $35 Dollar Holster $35.00 Glock 17 - 9mm $499.00 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. I have always felt like you can tell when Glock made a new model because they had to, not because they wanted to. There are no seams anywhere your hand interfaces with the frame. The 34-round magazine is substantially longer than the 10- and 17-round magazines. GLOCK INC Gen 4 MOS Glock PG3437103MOS G34 Double 9mm Luger 5.3" 17+1 OD Green Grip Black The Glock 34 Gen4, in 9x19, introduces revolutionary design changes to the "Tactical/Practical" Glock designed to be the same overall length as the Government Model 1911 pistols. Manufacturer: Glock. But not by much. Screw Glock perfection their motto should be we go bang every time every where!!!. 5 out of 10 will swear its the trigger of god (usually those to narrow minded to admit there are far better triggers on the market now) and 5 out of 10 will say its the worst trigger ever made (usually a exaggeration by many Glock haters). In short, you have to design your grip around a GLOCK. The 10rds are a bit cheaper, so can 17 rds be used also in the same frame? Chambered in 9mm Luger the G48 features a compact Slimline frame and a black slide with an nDLC finish. Only a TROLL would read an entire review they dont like, and then TROLL-a-lole about it. No again. One shot. Its worth mentioning that the backstrap of the full-frame GLOCKs differs from the compact and subcompact offerings. Designed for comfort, The G48 combines a compact-size grip length, a built-in beaver tail and a minimal profile for a comfortably balanced, versatile grip thats . Dang it. All the stuff you talk about has nothing to do with function and is all about marketing. MOS is lost on me. I would expect no less from a serious gun company. The trigger is vastly improved. This is about the same size as a 1911 or a M9, so its hardly half way to a carbine size wise. As the trigger moves to the rear, a hump on the trigger bar inside the frame pushes up the barbell shaped firing pin block in the slide (firing pin safety) and simultaneously finishes the cocking of the striker. That said, Im switching to CDP/Limited 10 this season and I went the 1911 route rather than the G41 route. GLOCK barrels are treated with the same finish, but the barrel will begin to show wear on the hood after 500-700 +/- rounds and the tip of the barrel will begin to show wear in the finish (smiley) after north of 1000 rounds (generally). The Glock 34: In A NutShell Looking at these polymer handguns' specs on Glock's website, we see no practical difference between them. Dont know why glock wont release a g34 gen5 without MOS. Im being serious here and Im sorry if this comes off as rude, but im just being honest. In fact, I could hardly get through it. The 10 round magazines from the non CORE guns do fit and are interchangeable, but there is no legal way to purchase a CORE in NYS and Smith & Wesson have no plans as of now to make a 10 round CORE model. Besides their history as one of the great Cold War era battle rifles they are still reasonably priced compared to a FN-FAL. Parallel doesnt mean near. It was like they wanted to make the G42 a 9mm but then just sort of fell asleep and decided to make it a 380 instead, it could have been truly amazing in one of the hottest markets right now, but as is, it is just good enough. Then I got serious about DEFENSIVE shooting. Those finger grooves are gone, too. Thats it . There are things I do not like about them that others do but that does not make them a design flaw. We recommend the use of protective eyewear whenever using or near the use of this item. 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. I bought a G20 SF, I shot it, alot, as they say practice makes perfect. This gun is above average for its class. 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. Expand your knowledge and make educated decisions to In my eyes they were what a gun was supposed to be. the sheer length of the review is all I saw, which for a Glock is enough for me to make the point that is been done far too many times in the past and just plain out not necessary. While the platform itself isnt the best at any one thing, its good enough at all of them. Its reminiscent of a 24 with eased edges. You may look at the trigger guard and think, Hey, they relieved trigger guard! It sure looks that way, but the square corner is unforgiving and rubs. Heck weve got 18 lever action rifles reviews from just one manufacturer. The 34 is a fairly light weight job for its size, even fully loaded and plussed up to 18 rounds of 9mm. Just try it for 40 bucks you can buy everything. Its been 18 months since I shot a 1911. Wonder if you have other suggestions for a woman. The newer Gen 4 models (mine was produce in August of 2014) exhibit very fast holster wear. Well now there is this one for them to geek out on as well. I agree, Glock takes too long to come out with new models that fit industry design parameters. And the recommendation of others to consider as well. The Glock 34 comes with the Glock Marksman Barrel (GMB) for improved accuracy because of the polygonal rifling and improved barrel crown. GLOCK believes in responsible gun ownership. Or if you want to use some 140mm or 170mm affairs for some USPSA goodness. If you like Glock grip ergonomics, you like this as well. Ive got 10 like new G3 magazines I couldnt pass up for $4 each. Then tried a ed Wilson? The Austrian firearms manufacturer is, in fact, releasing a new handgun called the Glock 47, but there's a catch: you can't have one. How can your arm be parallel to the ground and be near your belt? Some aftermarket sights can actually increase or decrease the sight radius. Reliability Thats really what the long slide 34 is about: competition shooting. While this has been tested and observed to be true with a chronograph. Yup, its big. Those in the southeastern US can take their stock GLOCKs to the mothership in Smyrna and have factory night sights installed on your gun for just shy of $60. It measures 8.15 inches long, which is significantly longer compared to other popular Glocks. Buy the best GLOCK gifts and collectibles for your office, outdoors, and range. The trigger has a long double-action type travel like most striker fired pistols in this category. Not a lot to say other than they always work well for their intended purpose. Treat all guns as if they are loaded anyway. 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. Battle proven reliability! Technical Data Caliber 9 mm Luger System Safe Action Mag. This version of the GLOCK 34 includes the GLOCK Modular Optic System (MOS). The newest edition to the Glock lineup is definitely an interesting one. MSRP: $899 (found online for $720 and up). 2 Category. Glock. Sight Radius (Polymer): 7.52 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 said, when I did source some 9mm 17 rounders in weighing the switch they were marked up $10-15 over what the fair price on the internet was. Ever shot a llama 1911? . Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Technical Specs. Firearms must be shipped via Fedex Overnight, to your selected FFL. While it saw some usage on the competition . Theyre two different guns! On the G17, we found that the best ammo has velocities between 975fps to 135fps across various bullet weights. If the stars align and your GLOCK actually goes down at a match and you dont have a backup, in IDPA about a fifth of the shooters should be able to help you out. The stock photos were not mine, I did not put them in. Unless youll be using the G34 MOS purely a race gun, the pistols trigger is great as it is. That's a $100 average difference between Glock 17 and 34 for only a slightly longer barrel and lighter trigger pull. The safety is GLOCKs safe action trigger. The GLOCK 34 Gen5 MOS FS features an extended barrel and greater slide dimensions, making it a favorite among sport shooting competitors. If a gen 4 or 5 pistol is sent in for the Combat Master package, we will not be able to do the mag release scallop cut. The finish seems very thin and scratches very easily. I dont like the design of the mag well. Keep those reviews coming! I have size large hands, and the standard grip always leaves me either pulling my finger to the side or gorilla gripping the trigger. No need to look. GLOCK has since launched a series of web commercials suggesting the long slides are for tactical use as well, and that may be true to some extent. Mechanically, it all works as it ought to and the sum is somehow greater than the parts. Ive said it before and Ill double down on it. Again i want my pistol to fire when i pull the trigger, even if my grip is not correct. I just dont shoot enough, I have thousands of rounds of ammo, but dont shoot since some old broad hit me, driving on the wrong side of a main road. The extractor will sit flush to the slide when unloaded and slightly protrude from the slide with a round in the chamber. This is a little misleading. But on the G17L, the overall is 8.85 inches, with a 6.02 inch barrel. My Glock ALWAYS has one in the hole (except for cleaning). In short, you have to design your grip around a GLOCK. Making those parts durable reduces your overall maintenance costs for the life of your GLOCK pistol. Do that with an alloy frame and your hand will be so numb I doubt you could make a precision shot. Ergonomics (in hand) * * * The Glock 34 Gen 5 MOS handgun comes with three 17 round magazines, at a price that makes this optic-ready weaponry affordable. Youll also find that the G34s grip doesnt have the small moon cut in the front, unlike other Gen5 models. Shot all of them low and struggled with accuracy. GLOCKs have storied reliability. And pretty much means one review is just like the other. The magazine well is also slightly funneled, with a small amount of flare. I dont know how else to explain this. Thats an extremely personal anecdote and your mileage may very well vary, but many guys I shoot with report similar results. The finish the 34 wears well and is extremely resilient. 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. This is one aspect of the gun that is well documented at this point in the history of the internet. vs. Glock G34 . And all those comments! Surely not the velocity increase in 9mm. Ideal for sport shooting, the GLOCK 34 - G34 Gen3 9mm Full-Sized 10-Round Pistol has a 5.31-inch barrel. 34 wears well and is all about marketing on the G17, we found that G34s. 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