Tweet
So Shenanigun's recent adventures with a new Glock 19 and Apex's development of a remedy to the 9mm Glock ejection problems have me wondering whether I should try my luck with a new Glock 9mm. I have a Gen 2 G19 but I'd like to get another one as to stipple/grip reduce/generally abuse as the Gen 2 G19 was my father's. I'm interested in getting one to experiment with and if it's reliable then I'll use it for carry/home defense/general range use.
With future carry in mind I'm leaning towards a G19, however I'm not entirely sure that's the direction I want to go this time. I currently have a stable of M&Ps and while I can carry either the compact or full size 9s without trouble, I've come to appreciate the full size grip I can get on the M&P9s full size frame. On the other hand, having a more concealable gun is always a good thing, but not necessarily a requirement.
What are your thoughts regarding a G34 versus a G17 versus a G19 for carry and self defense use. I know that the G34 is a "competition gun" but I feel that ultimately it may be fine for carry. I will replace the adjustable sights and I would put in a lighter connector into any Glock I get anyway. I carry IWB so the extra length in the slide will be hidden although I'm not sure if it will be so long as to poke whatever it is I'm sitting on. If I'm going to carry a full size gun having extra sight radius seems attractive. There has to be a reason all the top competitors are using the long slide Glocks. The G17 seems like the middle ground in this comparison and I like how the G17s shoot. It seems like the G17 would be easier to draw and easier to transition between targets. I also like how the G19s shoot, but again, the only reason why it's not a sure choice is because I do tend to like a full size frame. I think they shoot well and are at the same time they are easy to cary. I guess what I'm wondering after all this rambling is whether or not there's enough of a difference between the G34 and the G17 to consider even going with the G34.
Thanks for your help!
With future carry in mind I'm leaning towards a G19, however I'm not entirely sure that's the direction I want to go this time. I currently have a stable of M&Ps and while I can carry either the compact or full size 9s without trouble, I've come to appreciate the full size grip I can get on the M&P9s full size frame. On the other hand, having a more concealable gun is always a good thing, but not necessarily a requirement.
What are your thoughts regarding a G34 versus a G17 versus a G19 for carry and self defense use. I know that the G34 is a "competition gun" but I feel that ultimately it may be fine for carry. I will replace the adjustable sights and I would put in a lighter connector into any Glock I get anyway. I carry IWB so the extra length in the slide will be hidden although I'm not sure if it will be so long as to poke whatever it is I'm sitting on. If I'm going to carry a full size gun having extra sight radius seems attractive. There has to be a reason all the top competitors are using the long slide Glocks. The G17 seems like the middle ground in this comparison and I like how the G17s shoot. It seems like the G17 would be easier to draw and easier to transition between targets. I also like how the G19s shoot, but again, the only reason why it's not a sure choice is because I do tend to like a full size frame. I think they shoot well and are at the same time they are easy to cary. I guess what I'm wondering after all this rambling is whether or not there's enough of a difference between the G34 and the G17 to consider even going with the G34.
Thanks for your help!
Comment