Great choice. It already has a better trigger than most Glocks, and I prefer the full size grip frame over the compact. Very reliable and it takes the same mags as the G17, so they are cheap and easily available.

I'm a big fan of Glocks in general, and the G34 specifically. A "soft" shooter (low recoil and flip), the special connector for a lower trigger pull weight, and a slightly extended magazine release button make for a nice package. Suitable for informal target shooting, IDPA competition, personal/vehicle/home defense, and light enough to be popular as a walk-in-the-woods gun, too. It's not too large to carry; it's only big in comparison to the other small-frame Glocks.

Only upgrade needed in my opinion is sturdier sights (I put Meprolight night sights on mine). Well, that, and 5 spare mags along with a couple cases of ammo.

I've heard pretty much nothing but good things about this gun and I liked the only Glock I shot so I am thinking this is the gun I will get now. Later on I would like to get my hands on a Kimber or Springfield Armory 1911 style .45. This would probably be the gun that gets the most usage as 9mm ammo is a good deal cheaper than .45 so I really hope I end up liking it as much as I think I will. Thanks for the input.