Re: Glock 17L or 34...
34 is a little shorter(barrel length like 6 vs 5 1/3 inches if memory serves correctly), 34 is a little lighter and in my mind better balanced, prefer the 34 over the 17L though honestly fairly similar
34 is a little shorter(barrel length like 6 vs 5 1/3 inches if memory serves correctly), 34 is a little lighter and in my mind better balanced, prefer the 34 over the 17L though honestly fairly similar
Re: Glock 17L or 34...
Keep the 19 overall much more useful.Barring that the 34 the 17l is to long.
Keep the 19 overall much more useful.Barring that the 34 the 17l is to long.
Re: Glock 17L or 34...
Do you want a combat/ccw handgun?
Or do you prefer a holstered sidearm camore suited to matches?
only you can decide
For me i own (2) glock 23s, same size as the 19.
I use handguns as sidearms, companions to a rifle usually.
If your handgun serves as a primary/only weapon, then the longer barrel makes a bit more sense.
Do you want a combat/ccw handgun?
Or do you prefer a holstered sidearm camore suited to matches?
only you can decide
For me i own (2) glock 23s, same size as the 19.
I use handguns as sidearms, companions to a rifle usually.
If your handgun serves as a primary/only weapon, then the longer barrel makes a bit more sense.
Re: Glock 17L or 34...
Another option is:
You can get a new stainless steel aftermarket slide/complete upper from Lone Wolf that'll work on the Glock 19 frame. You just need to add a longer dust cover for the longer slide. Glock 17 & 34 mags will stll work but stick out the bottom a little but works well if you prefer the Glock 19 grip size.
http://lonewolfdist.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=1099
Another option is:
You can get a new stainless steel aftermarket slide/complete upper from Lone Wolf that'll work on the Glock 19 frame. You just need to add a longer dust cover for the longer slide. Glock 17 & 34 mags will stll work but stick out the bottom a little but works well if you prefer the Glock 19 grip size.
http://lonewolfdist.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=1099
Re: Glock 17L or 34...
The G35 and KKM 9mm conversion barrel is hard to beat.
You will end up with both .40 and 9mm calibers.
The G35 and KKM 9mm conversion barrel is hard to beat.
You will end up with both .40 and 9mm calibers.
Re: Glock 17L or 34...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hooper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The G35 and KKM 9mm conversion barrel is hard to beat.
You will end up with both .40 and 9mm calibers. </div></div>
I've been told that it's even sweeter to shoot in 9mm because the conversion barrel is heavier than the barrel on a G34. Been thinking of the combo and maybe even getting a .357 Sig barrel for it, if such a thing exists.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hooper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The G35 and KKM 9mm conversion barrel is hard to beat.
You will end up with both .40 and 9mm calibers. </div></div>
I've been told that it's even sweeter to shoot in 9mm because the conversion barrel is heavier than the barrel on a G34. Been thinking of the combo and maybe even getting a .357 Sig barrel for it, if such a thing exists.
Re: Glock 17L or 34...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hooper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The G35 and KKM 9mm conversion barrel is hard to beat.
You will end up with both .40 and 9mm calibers. </div></div>
+1 Its a nice tight heavy barrel, along with the sight radius of the G34/35. You can train with cheaper 9mm, then switch out barrel in 30 seconds and carry your '.40' when leaving the range.
Just keep the ammo and mags in 2 separate containers...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hooper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The G35 and KKM 9mm conversion barrel is hard to beat.
You will end up with both .40 and 9mm calibers. </div></div>
+1 Its a nice tight heavy barrel, along with the sight radius of the G34/35. You can train with cheaper 9mm, then switch out barrel in 30 seconds and carry your '.40' when leaving the range.
Just keep the ammo and mags in 2 separate containers...
Re: Glock 17L or 34...
The most accurate handgun I have shot it the glock 17L. This includes several Wilson 1911s.
The most accurate handgun I have shot it the glock 17L. This includes several Wilson 1911s.
Re: Glock 17L or 34...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hooper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The G35 and KKM 9mm conversion barrel is hard to beat.
You will end up with both .40 and 9mm calibers. </div></div>
+100000
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hooper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The G35 and KKM 9mm conversion barrel is hard to beat.
You will end up with both .40 and 9mm calibers. </div></div>
+100000
Re: Glock 17L or 34...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Storm Tactical</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hooper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The G35 and KKM 9mm conversion barrel is hard to beat.
You will end up with both .40 and 9mm calibers. </div></div>
+1 Its a nice tight heavy barrel, along with the sight radius of the G34/35. You can train with cheaper 9mm, then switch out barrel in 30 seconds and carry your '.40' when leaving the range.
Just keep the ammo and mags in 2 separate containers... </div></div>
How does this work with the larger breech face of 40 cal.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Storm Tactical</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hooper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The G35 and KKM 9mm conversion barrel is hard to beat.
You will end up with both .40 and 9mm calibers. </div></div>
+1 Its a nice tight heavy barrel, along with the sight radius of the G34/35. You can train with cheaper 9mm, then switch out barrel in 30 seconds and carry your '.40' when leaving the range.
Just keep the ammo and mags in 2 separate containers... </div></div>
How does this work with the larger breech face of 40 cal.
Re: Glock 17L or 34...
I have a 19, and a 35. I have the lone wolf 9mm conversion barrel in the 35. It is accurate, and functions well however with light reloads I have ejection problems. Its easy to put the 9mm ejector in so I'm going to try that. As far as the 19 I find the grip frame to be to small for my hands.
I have a 19, and a 35. I have the lone wolf 9mm conversion barrel in the 35. It is accurate, and functions well however with light reloads I have ejection problems. Its easy to put the 9mm ejector in so I'm going to try that. As far as the 19 I find the grip frame to be to small for my hands.
Re: Glock 17L or 34...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dmg308</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Storm Tactical</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hooper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The G35 and KKM 9mm conversion barrel is hard to beat.
You will end up with both .40 and 9mm calibers. </div></div>
+1 Its a nice tight heavy barrel, along with the sight radius of the G34/35. You can train with cheaper 9mm, then switch out barrel in 30 seconds and carry your '.40' when leaving the range.
Just keep the ammo and mags in 2 separate containers... </div></div>
How does this work with the larger breech face of 40 cal. </div></div>
The barrel is basically a 9mm with a .40 breech face. Even the ejector gets t stay as I have never seen one that did not work with the .40 ejector. But if it had some issues all that is needed is a 9mm trigger assembly.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dmg308</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Storm Tactical</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hooper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The G35 and KKM 9mm conversion barrel is hard to beat.
You will end up with both .40 and 9mm calibers. </div></div>
+1 Its a nice tight heavy barrel, along with the sight radius of the G34/35. You can train with cheaper 9mm, then switch out barrel in 30 seconds and carry your '.40' when leaving the range.
Just keep the ammo and mags in 2 separate containers... </div></div>
How does this work with the larger breech face of 40 cal. </div></div>
The barrel is basically a 9mm with a .40 breech face. Even the ejector gets t stay as I have never seen one that did not work with the .40 ejector. But if it had some issues all that is needed is a 9mm trigger assembly.
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