Finally drank the Glock Kool-Aid....

View · by **AX7400** on Sat Aug 10, 2013 1:32 pm

I finally caved and drank the Glock Kool-Aid...went over to Arnzen Arms last night and the G34 followed me home. I am looking to start some competitive shooting and the G34 seemed like the logical choice. Just got it lubed up and ready to go....heading to Oakdale after 4 to put some lead downrange!!! I'll be the one on the 25 yard range with the giant smile on his face!!

View · by **Ron Burgundy** on Sat Aug 10, 2013 2:39 pm

Congrats! The G34 is one of my favorites.

View · by **Doc Harvey** on Sat Aug 10, 2013 4:16 pm

Congrats! I'm a pretty recent Glock enthusiast as well. I've been eyeballing the G34/G35 as well. Please give us a range report!

View · by **20mm** on Sat Aug 10, 2013 4:36 pm

How much?

View · by **dleong** on Sat Aug 10, 2013 5:19 pm

Congrats!

I too jumped onto the Glock bandwagon back in '08 with an impulse purchase of a slightly-discounted Gen 3 G34 from the Sportsman's Warehouse in Woodbury that was going out of business. I must say that I was, and still am, highly impressed with the sheer simplicity, user-friendliness and accuracy of the firearm. After a few mods, I had the trigger pull down to under 3 lbs. and the gun shooting sub-3" offhand groups at 25 yards with my subsonic handloads.

Let us know how your G34 shoots for you!

View · by **LumberZach** on Sat Aug 10, 2013 6:02 pm

I love the glocks! I want a 34 soon, but I already have the 17 and am very happy with it.

View · by **Rodentman** on Sat Aug 10, 2013 7:39 pm

I have a 17, 20, and 29. I have no issue with them, but I prefer firearms with better build quality and tighter tolerances. They're simple and they work, but they're not my go to pieces.

View · by **river_boater** on Sat Aug 10, 2013 7:44 pm

Rodentman wrote:I have a 17, 20, and 29. I have no issue with them, but I prefer firearms with better build quality and tighter tolerances. They're simple and they work, but they're not my go to pieces.

Please explain.

[Not trying to start yet another GLOCK vs. everyone war, I'm genuinely curious]

View · by **45Badger** on Sat Aug 10, 2013 7:57 pm

river_boater wrote:
Please explain.

That's easy- For me, you can't beat a Glock at it's price point (525-550 new). Above that, there are lots of ways to beat one. On production guns, any (West German made) Sig. Any 1911 by RRA, Les Baer, Ed Brown, Wilson Combat, or NightHawk (plus early KImbers). All will smoke a Glock in fit, feel, accuracy. And cost a lot more.

To the OP- Congrats on a nice blaster!

View · by **RJWesleyIII** on Sat Aug 10, 2013 8:11 pm

Nice buy! I have 7 glocks and waiting for my 8 from keepers in St. Paul. I also went with the 34. It should be in any day now. I have a glock trigger and warren sights waiting to go on! How did yours shoot?

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View · by **river_boater** on Sat Aug 10, 2013 8:32 pm

45Badger--I disagree, but this brings more questions.

First, all production firearms manufacturers use CNC to machine parts. Unless a part is just poorly designed, I really can't accept that there can be that much difference in fit or finish. Unless the piece is actually designed to fit poorly in it's assembly, I just don't see it happening. Besides, what would be the benefit to machining something to fit poorly?

Almost all production manufacturers are using highly-advanced chemistry and techniques in their finishes. AFAIK, the most current and popular is carbonitriding. Melonite, Sursulf, Arcor, Tufftride, Tenifer, and Koline are all the same thing, just different "trade" names.

When discussing handguns, in my opinion, accuracy is a non-issue. All production manufacturers rifle their barrels; they're all accurate. 50% of "accuracy" depends on the shooter, anyway. To me, a handgun is a weapon, shooting 1" groups is really not that important--hitting what I point it at is important.

Regarding custom guns, it's really not a fair or accurate comparison. I have a friend with an Christensen 1911. It's built like a watch. GLOCK, Sig, Springfield, and S&W could probably duplicate that level of "fit and finish," but why? And at what cost? Ford doesn't build every car to be a Bentley, because they aren't Bentleys.

My point is, amongst production guns, they are all pretty-much the same in terms or quality, fit, finish, and accuracy. Where they differ is in their designs. Comparing a GLOCK to a Christensen is pointless.

Incidentally, my same friend owns a Wilson, and the bottom of the slide edges are so sharp, I cut myself trying to put it back together. It also rattles like a can of washers when you shake it.

View · by **CarRacer** on Sat Aug 10, 2013 8:37 pm

You're arguing the same point he's making.

Glocks excel at what they are, being cheap service pistols. Some people don't want or need that so they choose to spend money for something that fits their needs better.

Nice pick up on the G34, I really enjoy mine as a cheap entry into competitive shooting.

View · by **river_boater** on Sat Aug 10, 2013 8:40 pm

CarRacer wrote:You're arguing the same point he's making.

No, I'm not. A "production" Sig Sauer will not differ all that much in fit, finish or quality from a GLOCK. They're different pistols, but those characteristics will not vary all that much.

View · by **AX7400** on Sat Aug 10, 2013 9:19 pm

20mm wrote:How much?

Picked it up for 670...they had a gen 3 for about 629 I think but I liked the feel of the gen 4 better and the extra mag makes up the price difference. I probably could have gotten a better price if I looked a bit longer...but once I got it in my hands I had to have it!

View · by **AX7400** on Sat Aug 10, 2013 9:29 pm

Doc Harvey wrote:Congrats! I'm a pretty recent Glock enthusiast as well. I've been eyeballing the G34/G35 as well. Please give us a range report!

The gun was flawless.....the shooter...could use a bit more practice. That being said the gun was great to shoot, smooth and no issues at all with 200 rounds downrange. Lately I have been doing most of my shooting with my carry guns, XDS .45 and Shield 9mm, and it took a little bit of adjusting on my part and compared to those the recoil felt like a .22.

I feel a large purchase of 9mm ammo in my near future.....