Tips & Tricks for EDC of a Glock 17L or 34 Size Handgun AIWB

[xounlistedxox]

While I focus on Glocks here, this is valid for any of the other full size and beyond handguns.

I often see folks talking about how they EDC their 17, 19X, 45 or other long handle Glong, but less often see folks talking about how they carry a 17L or 34. Mine is not a 17L, but with the comp is the same length as the 17L.

This is obviously not for the seasoned CCW folks that have already tried it all, but here are 3 tips that have helped me easily EDC the Glocks that are beyond the "full size" 17.

YMMV, this isn't meant to be an end all, be all guide and won't work for everyone. It has worked for me.

[Rumblemonkey]

Jeez, those are huge.

[xounlistedxox]

Jeez, those are huge.

We all wish that's what she said lol

[DaveFJ80]

I carry my G19 with Radian comp (G17 length) and don't have any issues. TBH, it really feels no different with or without the comp, but then I can easily adjust my holster position when I sit down if needed (Tier 1 holster with their elastic EDC carry belt).

Your only real issue is going to be sitting down with a long slide. How you're wearing the holster and the position of the gun will going to determine whether you can comfortably carry this setup.

[xounlistedxox]

I carry my G19 with Radian comp (G17 length) and don't have any issues. TBH, it really feels no different with or without the comp, but then I can easily adjust my holster position when I sit down if needed (Tier 1 holster with their elastic EDC carry belt).

Your only real issue is going to be sitting down with a long slide. How you're wearing the holster and the position of the gun will going to determine whether you can comfortably carry this setup.

Going for my first 8 hour renewal class tomorrow. Still undecided what will go on my permit. 43 & 43X are locked in. The 3rd one is the hardest one to pick. 26, 26L, 19, 17, 34 🤷♂️ leaning towards the 26L at this point.

[Mute]

Going for my first 8 hour renewal class tomorrow. Still undecided what will go on my permit. 43 & 43X are locked in. The 3rd one is the hardest one to pick. 26, 26L, 19, 17, 34 🤷♂️ leaning towards the 26L at this point.

You already got the micro sized guns covered, why wouldn't you go for a larger or even full sized gun to cover the rest of your needs? Another tiny gun seems redundant.

[xounlistedxox]

You already got the micro sized guns covered, why wouldn't you go for a larger or even full sized gun to cover the rest of your needs? Another tiny gun seems redundant.

Wound up going with my 26L, comfortable to carry and versatile.

[Snoopy47]

Going for my first 8 hour renewal class tomorrow. Still undecided what will go on my permit. 43 & 43X are locked in. The 3rd one is the hardest one to pick. 26, 26L, 19, 17, 34 🤷♂️ leaning towards the 26L at this point.

All I read is 9mm, 9mm, 9mm, 9mm, 9mm...................

Would be great if we could carry "ANYTHING" we own, and didn't have to narrow it down.

I can only suggest trying to diversify your capabilities. Caliber, concealability, and capacity.

Pick one between the 43's. I'd choose the X. So now you have a 10+1 9mm. What on your list doesn't duplicate that capacity and caliber? Maybe something you have freedom mags for (and are willing to carry). I'd skip G26 anything if you list a 43X. Probably a G19 then presuming freedom mags. Without freedom mags then what more is it to the 43X? Maybe a little more bullet velocity, with less concealability. What more are you going to get over the G19 with the 17 or 34? Bullet velocity?

Are any of them MOS?

At least get a heavy caliber in there. 10mm or 45ACP

[Snoopy47]

Some pistols just were never intended for concealment, and we are faced against either our egos or pocket book (can't just go and buy new guns for CCW's if all we have are range guns, and now can get a CCW).

If the user is going to throw Lights, Optics, and Compensators on it as well, then I suppose it's more about ego than anything else.

I get it. I allow myself one "ego" pistol on my permit, but I try to have it augment my permit, and I don't pretend to think it's going to work out well inside waste band appendix or anything else. So I go with strong side OWB with a jacket when I carry my ego pistol. Which narrows down when and where I carry it.

While I focus on Glocks here, this is valid for any of the other full size and beyond handguns.

I often see folks talking about how they EDC their 17, 19X, 45 or other long handle Glong, but less often see folks talking about how they carry a 17L or 34. Mine is not a 17L, but with the comp is the same length as the 17L.

This is obviously not for the seasoned CCW folks that have already tried it all, but here are 3 tips that have helped me easily EDC the Glocks that are beyond the "full size" 17.

YMMV, this isn't meant to be an end all, be all guide and won't work for everyone. It has worked for me.

[xounlistedxox]

All I read is 9mm, 9mm, 9mm, 9mm, 9mm...................

Would be great if we could carry "ANYTHING" we own, and didn't have to narrow it down.

I can only suggest trying to diversify your capabilities. Caliber, concealability, and capacity.

Pick one between the 43's. I'd choose the X. So now you have a 10+1 9mm. What on your list doesn't duplicate that capacity and caliber? Maybe something you have freedom mags for (and are willing to carry). I'd skip G26 anything if you list a 43X. Probably a G19 then presuming freedom mags. Without freedom mags then what more is it to the 43X? Maybe a little more bullet velocity, with less concealability. What more are you going to get over the G19 with the 17 or 34? Bullet velocity?

Are any of them MOS?

At least get a heavy caliber in there. 10mm or 45ACP

I currently have and own many calibers, none of which I would care to carry instead of the 9mm. The loss in capacity is not worth the potential extra firepower IMO. I rarely carry anything other than my 43 anymore. The likelihood of needing it is incredibly small to begin with and if I do, I typically carry 2 spare mags with it.

Not sure if you've shot a 43 with some +P ammo, but it's quite snappy in comparison to the full sized frame Glocks. I wound up going 43, 43X & 26L for this go around. Supposedly Cooper is working on getting us up to 5 on our permit, so I would add in some diversity likely there.

Isn't it funny that armed guards qualify per caliber and can carry any firearm in that caliber, but we're stuck with a variety of restrictions. I've heard from 2-6 based on the county, which is ridiculous.

[Snoopy47]

Isn't it funny that armed guards qualify per caliber and can carry any firearm in that caliber, but we're stuck with a variety of restrictions. I've heard from 2-6 based on the county, which is ridiculous.

It's all about "control" and drawing out the process to CCW. I think ANY legally own and registered pistol should be OK, and I even admit requiring the pistol to not be modified in anyway (except grips and sights). We can flush out semantics, but that's not even remotely an option in the real world.

I presume most agencies even control what their LEO's can carry off duty as well. They might get unlimited choices, but I presume they have to list it and qualify with it.

Funny.......... I think the most impactful way to restrict CCW is by raising the qualification bar, but then I suppose the issuing agencies couldn't justify anything greater than their sworn officer standard which is going to get push back from the unions.

Imagine if for example, CCW holders were required to shoot at least "C" classification USPSA. That would rule out nearly everyone and almost all LEO's.

Anyway........................ imagine if you will a CCW marksmanship standard that LAPD SWAT is held to, and that considers them using duty size pistols from duty holsters.

Now................ imagine the CCW holder with a snub nose being held to that standard and having to reload.