I am looking at getting a handgun both for sports shooting and for home defense and after extensive reading and several trips to our local gun range, I have narrowed down my choices to the ff.:
(a) Glock 34
I like the longer barrel and it makes it easier to point and aim and the grip felt solid in my hands.
I also read that Glocks have been around as long as any handgun around and boasts of reliability and ability to take a lot of abuse.
(b) Beretta 92FS
Shoots well and I like the general way it feels when you handle it.
:smt033:numbchuck: What I fail to understand is how come no one around seems to have one?
I'd really appreciate any owner feedback on the glock 34.
Those are both great choices, but the winner for me would be the Glock 34 by far. First, I don't like external safeties for defensive weapons, but that's a personal preference. Second, I prefer a constant trigger pull, rather than DA/SA. The trigger is better on the Glock. The G34 would be hard to beat for a HD & competition weapon.
Accessories are readily available for both of those weapons.
Having said that, there are many other great choices as well. But, I gather from your post that you've at least held and possibly shot these firearms (?), so if they both feel good to you it's ultimately up to you. Have you held/shot any other options? XD, M&P, CZ, Sig, etc?
(a) .45cal Kimber 1911 Custom II LE
(b) .45cal S&W 1911
(c) .45cal HAER 1911
(d) .40 Springfield Armory XD
(e) 9mm Beretta 92FS and M91A
(f) 9mm Browning HiPower
(g) 9mm Glock34
I really wanted to get a 1911 but after considering the costs involved I decided to go with 9mm so I can spend more time on the range honing my shooting skills while spending less on ammunition.
I also looked at the Taurus, Ruger and M&P but they felt awkward to my grip so I didn't bother trying them out anymore.The SIG is another story -- I like it but way over what I would want to invest at this time!
And too bad for me that CA doesn't allow for the sale of the XdM yet...brokenimage
My criterion for selecting "the handgun" are (1) Feel and User-friendly-ness, (2) Dependability/Durability, (3) Ease of Maintenance, (4) Availability of parts, (5) Type and Cost of Ammuniton and (6) Price....:smt1099
I have a Glock 34, along with several other Glocks. I find the G34 a very good match for what you want/need in a handgun. Mine is reliable as the sunrise, as accurate as I can hold/shoot (3" or less, 5-shot groups at 25 yards when I'm up to it), and a lot of fun for sport/competition shooting.
I have never been a Glock fan, but a fellow I met at the range let me fire a couple mags through his Glock 34. I was deeply impressed with its accuracy and general function. I have fired the Beretta, and it is just 'OK.'
Now you gave me another point to consider...I've seen the bar-sto converison kits but never put too much stock in it... :watching:
Is there any changes in the glock 35's shooting characteristics when you switched to a 9mm barrel? :numbchuck: I would assume that the 9mm barrel weighs a bit more than the stock barrel..
Between the two (I own both) I actually prefer the Glock 34. I still have the idea of the locking block in the back of my mind with regards to the Beretta. But I still like owning it.
3 gunstores in my area --- and none of which can get me one!!! brokenimage
i'm now searching online and looks like I'll have to wait till early 09 before I can get my hands on my glock 34..
One store is suggesting I just get the glock 35 and cough up an extra $250++ :buttkick: so I can get an aftermarket 9mm barrel and some magazines, and that I just switch the barrel out myself...
I had a Beretta 92FS for a couple of months.....it got traded rather quickly. Go with the G34 out of the two IMO. But why not the G17? Is this going to be a carry or range pistol?
I had a Beretta 92FS for a couple of months.....it got traded rather quickly. Go with the G34 out of the two IMO. But why not the G17? Is this going to be a carry or range pistol?
I own a G34 and love it! Echo everything else aboutt the accuracy, reliability, availability of accessories. Mine isn't real dolled up, just sports a Hogue Handall to fatten the grip a touch and make it more sticky. A buddy of mine put a Doctor red dot sight (formerly Ziess) that replaces the rear sight on his G34 and turned it into a real tack driver. Once he slips on his removalble telescopic butt stock he punches 1lb. propane cans every shot at 50yds. Can't say enoguh good about this gal. She never complains, cheap to feed, easy to clean.
Oh, and there's one in stock at my local shop...you live in MD?
I have a Glock 34, along with several other Glocks. I find the G34 a very good match for what you want/need in a handgun. Mine is reliable as the sunrise, as accurate as I can hold/shoot (3" or less, 5-shot groups at 25 yards when I'm up to it), and a lot of fun for sport/competition shooting.
See, I'd rather have the Beretta. I can't stand Glock triggers. I have owned a Glock 17, 19, 26 and 34. I have no Glocks now. I sold the G34 in 06 (I forget).
I hated the trigger compared to my P99. The G34 was my fav of all the Glocks, but I did not like it enough to keep it.
I have owned 3 different Beretta 92s over the years. I have none now, but will probably be buying another this weekend.
See, I'd rather have the Beretta. I can't stand Glock triggers. I have owned a Glock 17, 19, 26 and 34. I have no Glocks now. I sold the G34 in 06 (I forget).
I hated the trigger compared to my P99. The G34 was my fav of all the Glocks, but I did not like it enough to keep it.
I have owned 3 different Beretta 92s over the years. I have none now, but will probably be buying another this weekend.
Now you gave me another point to consider...I've seen the bar-sto converison kits but never put too much stock in it... :watching:
Is there any changes in the glock 35's shooting characteristics when you switched to a 9mm barrel? :numbchuck: I would assume that the 9mm barrel weighs a bit more than the stock barrel..
Weight isn't really noticeable, but you'll always have to consider whenever modifying a gun that it will work 99.9999999%. Just stick to the gun that feels and shoots right.
Weight isn't really noticeable, but you'll always have to consider whenever modifying a gun that it will work 99.9999999%. Just stick to the gun that feels and shoots right.
thanks for the input...my gunstore has the 35 and they have been trying to persuade me to get it instead since no one can tell when the 34 will be a stock item again..
i already made a downpayment and was told that i have to wait until around the 1st week of 09 when the distributors resume work after the hoidays..
We got a 10 round restriction as well... the MSSR (Maryland Soviet Socialist Republic) aint the easiest state to be a gun owner in either
...But, we do hvae a G34 in stock right down the street . I'll be looking at it Saturday when I pick up my new 629. You folks have an eight day wait on handguns and "restricted" firearms?
We got a 10 round restriction as well... the MSSR (Maryland Soviet Socialist Republic) aint the easiest state to be a gun owner in either
...But, we do hvae a G34 in stock right down the street . I'll be looking at it Saturday when I pick up my new 629. You folks have an eight day wait on handguns and "restricted" firearms?
...But, we do hvae a G34 in stock right down the street . I'll be looking at it Saturday when I pick up my new 629. You folks have an eight day wait on handguns and "restricted" firearms?
i had to shelve my plan to get the g34 as no one in the immediate vicinity has it...
and the availability forecast is not until late Feb 09...
:smt022 sigh...:smt022
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