G17L v G34

[M_N04H]

Debating between waiting for a 17L slide, or just grabbing a G34. Has anyone shot both? 17L worth the price? The price is almost identical, full gun v just the slide. Wondering if the 17L is worth it.

 

[9Cal_OC]

G34

 

[sonofeugene]

G34.

 

[Walmart_AR15]

17L... You can get G34 anytime. 17L is special.

If set on G34, get G35 instead. Just need to get a conversion barrel for 9mm. Now you have both 40 and 9mm.

 

[-BTM-]

I have shot USPSA limited with a 17L, a 24 and a 35. The 17L worked great, the sight radius is ridiculously long and it is easy to shoot fast. Only problem was it being a 9mm and dropping steel. The 24 was odd, it felt slow and chunky. The 35 is just right. 34 is on my list of wants.

 

[M_N04H]

Just don't know how often Glock puts out the 17L slides, I've been looking

 

[PoorRichRichard]

I can't attest to the either, but don’t negate the additional approximately three quarters of an inch on the 17L barrel over the 34.

My brother has a 17, and I have a 19. I got the chance to shoot them side-by-side a few years ago. It’s only about half an inch difference in barrel between the 17 and 19, and I could totally see and feel the difference. I was much more accurate outside 15 yards with the 17.

I can imagine similar results between the 34 and 17L.

 

[ikeo1]

Debating between waiting for a 17L slide, or just grabbing a G34. Has anyone shot both? 17L worth the price? The price is almost identical, full gun v just the slide. Wondering if the 17L is worth it.

If you intend to use it and push it hard, get the G34.

If you want something different or don’t shoot often get the 17L.

5,000 rounds and up G34, easier to get parts for. Part of a rotation, every so often 17L for flavor of the month.

 

[Tere_Hanges]

I have a 34. I never shot a 17L. The 17L looks ridiculously long. I have no desire for a 17L. It doesn't interest me in the slightest. The fact that you can't make up your mind means you should probably go with the 17L.

 

[pikachu]

Just don't know how often Glock puts out the 17L slides, I've been looking

oem 17L gen3 complete slides regularly go on holiday sales at black phoenix customs. use code signup10 for an additional 10% off. Forgot the exact price but I think it was <$400 otd.

 

[M_N04H]

oem 17L gen3 complete slides regularly go on holiday sales at black phoenix customs. use code signup10 for an additional 10% off. Forgot the exact price but I think it was <$400 otd.

I just made the face Pikachu makes in your avatar

 

[pikachu]

I just made the face Pikachu makes in your avatar

Direct link for your convenience:

Glock 17L OEM Slide (Complete)

Looks like it’s out of stock now, but I saw it on sale and in stock the last couple sale cycles. Their typical sale is 25% off + signup10 extra 10% off + tax/ship. Happy hunting

 

[M_N04H]

Thank you for that

 

[joefrank64k]

I love me some 17L...but the 34 is certainly more common.

I have a 35 MOS with the direct mount Holosun and it's a tie for my favorite Glock (the other is the 40 MOS). So easy to shoot well.

But the 17L is the 17L, haha!!

 

[Deadcoyote]

I’ve used glock 22, 24, and 35 is USPSA. I always put up my best scores with the model 22. I will say sometimes when shooting steel at long distances the model 24 was amazing

 

[HammerDown]

17L for irons, 34 with a dot.

 

[SteamedHams]

Does the G17L also get the minus connector that the G34 gets?

 

[Deadcoyote]

Does the G17L also get the minus connector that the G34 gets?

So I only owned a G24, which is the .40 version of a 17L but it had a minus connector in it factory.

 

[ShootFirstFirster]

Debating between waiting for a 17L slide, or just grabbing a G34. Has anyone shot both? 17L worth the price? The price is almost identical, full gun v just the slide. Wondering if the 17L is worth it.

if you are only shooting irons then 17L. If optic 34 or less.

 

[TheAverageShooter]

Does the G17L also get the minus connector that the G34 gets?

The Gen5 17L seems to have the minus connector see this review on Rumble - also listed on the Glock website it claims slightly lighter trigger pull for both the 17l gen 3 and gen 5.