17L or 34? Help

[Russell Lang]

I had a G-35, and really liked the way the gun handled, and it was accurate, especially for a 40. Now I am looking for a range gun that is fun to shoot and accurate, but in 9mm. Which brings me to my dilema - which one?

I realize the 17L is not legal for IDPA, but that is not a problem. I am only looking for an accurate, fun, range gun. So for those that have/had either the 17L or 34, what are the differences, if any, and what did you like/dislike about them?

I plan on using my tax rebate for the purchase. What better way to stimulate the economy than to buy another firearm to upset the Liberal politicians!

Thanks for any input.

[FourtyFive]

34

more holster options, more versatile (if you choose to compete someday).

[Eagle1]

I was just going through this same decision and ended up with the 34 for practicality purposes. Love it to. Of course I got it at LE cost and it came with fixed sights and the 5lb trigger which is fine with me...

[Neubert500]

Never regretted my G17L. Didn't buy it for competition, but for defending me and those who rely on me. I'm sure there are more options for the G34 but I didn't settle for anything less than the G17L. It's what I wanted and what I got. If you are happy with the G34, then good on you.:supergrin:

[Cambo]

My 17L is almost as accurate as my Olympic Arms k9GL 9mm AR at 25 yards. I would buy the 17L first since it is more rare and then get a 34. I may be trading the K9GL for a 34 at some point(K9 is unreliable).

[TJC]

If as you say you are only going to use it for the range, 17L all the way. I've owned a few of them. One in particular I used as a UL GSSF gun. It had a fitted BarSto barrel and was just a tack driver. It was pretty accurate without the BarSto too.
I sold all of my 17L's (regret it sometimes) but if I were looking to buy a 9MM range gun and it was going to be a Glock, the 17L would get the nod.

[FYRELT]

get the 17L.:tongueout:

[Rusty Guns]

I agree on the 17L, you can always get a 34 later on, but will you be able to get a 17L?

Rusty

[G. Glock]

" . . . and it was accurate, especially for a .40."


In my decades of shooting, I've found that one gun and caliber is about as accurate as another, or as the shooter. Hardly anybody gets the full accuracy out of a handgun unless he's putting it in a vise. Some low-recoiling calibers seem easier to shoot and more accurate, but I think it's mostly the fact that the shooter doesn't flinch as much, etc.

I shot .40 in competition for many years and was very pleased with how it would stack bullets.

[Epizza]

17L no question.

[matthewdanger]

The 17L if for no other reason than they may not be around forever.

[Russell Lang]

Well, the 17L now resides in my safe. I will be happy when I can get the time to shoot it, but until then I will just have to hold it and imagine!

[sillymike]

Glad you found one, they are great gun... and now...

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