Any Reason to Choose Glock 17 over 34?

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Originally Posted by AndyLate

I remember C4IGrant shared the same concern here some years ago so you are in good company.

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There are a couple of threads here discussing G34/35 cutouts and potential for debris intrusion. LAV, Grant, an SME or two contributed. Probably worth finding if the topic is of interest. Those threads would be years old by now. I don't recall the conclusions, but I think it's most an issue for dirtiest & deployed mil application more than typical CCW or LE use.

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Originally Posted by Vgex2

The G34 Gen 5 no longer has the slide cutout above the barrel. Only the prior Gen 3/4 models do.

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Originally Posted by AndyLate

I remember C4IGrant shared the same concern here some years ago so you are in good company.

As pointed out, the Gen 5 guns have a closed slide, but there are more than enough uniformed 34 and 35 users to put that worry to rest for me.

Andy

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I didn’t know that, I’m still stuck in Gen 3 world, good intel.

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Originally Posted by ST911

<snip>, but I think it's most an issue for dirtiest & deployed mil application more than typical CCW or LE use.

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Absolutely, but I’d rather error on the side of caution, hence Colt over PSA.

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Originally Posted by Renegade04

I agree that the G34 and G47 MOS models should be considered. They do offer options that non-MOS versions do not. I have a multitude of Glocks, including a G17, but I opted to get a G34 MOS and G47 MOS for the very fact that they offer the opportunity to mount an optic. With an optic and weaponlight, they make great HD/SHTF pistols.

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If you had to choose one today for HD, which one would you choose?

Another one to consider is the G45.
I have one (MOS version) and it has become my favorite handgun.

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Originally Posted by titsonritz

I didn’t know that, I’m still stuck in Gen 3 world, good intel.

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Me too. But one day I will get a Gen 3 G34 because I like the sights and easier to access slide stop. I'm confident I won't get bubble gum in the slide opening, but I've been training for it by shooting Beretta's since the 80s and those are full open slides.

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Originally Posted by AndyLate

Red dots are a fad like big collars and bell bottoms:cool:

Andy

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Word up! :sarcastic:

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Originally Posted by 202

If you had to choose one today for HD, which one would you choose?

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Probably would be the G47.

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Originally Posted by Renegade04

Probably would be the G47.

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That would be my choice too.

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Originally Posted by 202

That would be my choice too.

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Could you elaborate? I’m confused by why there needs to be a 47.