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Posted: 2/28/2013 4:40:20 PM EST

I tried googling this info, but everything that came up was old information.

I am planning on getting my first Glock, and can't decide whether to get a Glock 34 Gen 3 or Gen 4. I'm a normal sized guy, so I'm not too worried about the back strap, but I do plan on putting a light on it. I was told by one gun dealer that the Gen 3's tend to jam up with the light mounted, but then someone else told me that only smaller framed Gen 3 Glocks have that issue, not the 34. Can someone with Glock 34 experience tell me if I am I better off going with the Gen 4, or is the Gen 3 fine? FYI, this gun's main purpose will be training and SHTF situations.

Posted: 2/28/2013 5:02:29 PM EST

[#1]

Ran a 34 with X300 for a few thousands rounds and no issues. Gen 3 produced sometime mid 2010.

Posted: 2/28/2013 5:05:52 PM EST

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Ran a 34 with X300 for a few thousands rounds and no issues. Gen 3 produced sometime mid 2010.

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s73/hownowbrowncow_02/Guns/IMAG0263.jpg

That's the exact set up I want to go with.

Posted: 2/28/2013 5:16:55 PM EST

[#3]

Gen III or IV - total preference

I have two G35's one is a Gen III and the other a Gen IV
both run fine with a Streamlight TLR1s mounted,,

I prefer the feel of the Gen IV over the III

Looking to install some Trijicon HD sights

I also run a Lone Wolf conversion barrel and shoot 9mm at the range, for cheaper practice with no issues.

Posted: 2/28/2013 5:18:24 PM EST

[#4]

Couple hundred rounds with the light on, Gen 3 34.

Glock 34 with X300/DG-11 with Umbrella Corp patch.

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Posted: 2/28/2013 5:30:51 PM EST

[#5]

Thanks for the feedback folks.

Posted: 2/28/2013 8:38:20 PM EST

[#6]

The only thing I heard about lights andGlocks was that the recoil spring would have a shorter service life. I have a gen4, 34 and 35, great pistols, tricky for concealed carry but great for evrything else. Although I have wondered about debris getting in the slide and causing a jam.

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Posted: 3/1/2013 3:54:02 AM EST

[#7]

I love my gen 4 34. The grip texture is MUCH more aggressive than any of the previous generations, and I like the smaller size (no backstrap installed).

Posted: 3/1/2013 4:01:58 AM EST

[#8]

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The only thing I heard about lights andGlocks was that the recoil spring would have a shorter service life. I have a gen4, 34 and 35, great pistols, tricky for concealed carry but great for evrything else. Although I have wondered about debris getting in the slide and causing a jam.

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A pjece of tape over the slide will solve 90% of that problem.

Posted: 3/1/2013 5:40:41 AM EST

[#9]

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The only thing I heard about lights andGlocks was that the recoil spring would have a shorter service life. I have a gen4, 34 and 35, great pistols, tricky for concealed carry but great for evrything else. Although I have wondered about debris getting in the slide and causing a jam.

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I've been CCing my G34 (without the light) for three months now in a Comp-Tac CTAC. If my Raven Phantom LC ever shows up, I'll try it with the light.

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Posted: 3/1/2013 7:23:47 AM EST

[#10]

I guess I misheard the cop shop, and the Glock 34 they had was Gen 4, not Gen 3. I am now the proud owner of a Blue Label Glock 34 Gen 4.

Posted: 3/1/2013 7:31:59 AM EST

[#11]

I have a pair of Gen 3 G34s that I have mounted Streamlight TLR-1s to. Both function properly with 115gr-147gr bullets with the lights attached.

IIRC the issue with weapon lights is most commonly associated with the 40cal Glocks. One common fix was to use fresh strong magazine springs.

Anyhoo enjoy your new G34!

Posted: 3/1/2013 7:34:00 AM EST

[#12]

What is a blue label? Red label?

Posted: 3/1/2013 7:46:11 AM EST

[#13]

Blue label Glocks are Glocks that have been discounted for Cops, firemen, EMTs and Medics. The box has a blue label on it. I don't know what a red label is.

Posted: 3/1/2013 7:50:56 AM EST

[#14]

Quoted:
The only thing I heard about lights andGlocks was that the recoil spring would have a shorter service life. I have a gen4, 34 and 35, great pistols, tricky for concealed carry but great for evrything else. Although I have wondered about debris getting in the slide and causing a jam.

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Ever see a Beretta 92 slide? It is nothing BUT a cut out

Really though Ihave seen a Youtube video where a guy pours in dirt through the cut out of a G34 and
it had no issues.... And even if it did - an entire recoil spring assembly is $12. I have a couple of extras for
Just whatever in the parts box

Posted: 3/1/2013 9:04:29 AM EST

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Blue label Glocks are Glocks that have been discounted for Cops, firemen, EMTs and Medics. The box has a blue label on it. I don't know what a red label is.

You forgot to add GSSF members.

Red labels are Glocks for sale to anyone with standard capacity ( >10rds) mags.

White labels are ban state Glocks and the subcompacts... Anything with a substandard capacity mag. ( <=10rds)

Posted: 3/1/2013 11:23:42 AM EST

[#16]

Quoted:

Quoted:
The only thing I heard about lights andGlocks was that the recoil spring would have a shorter service life. I have a gen4, 34 and 35, great pistols, tricky for concealed carry but great for evrything else. Although I have wondered about debris getting in the slide and causing a jam.

Ever see a Beretta 92 slide? It is nothing BUT a cut out

Really though Ihave seen a Youtube video where a guy pours in dirt through the cut out of a G34 and
it had no issues.... And even if it did - an entire recoil spring assembly is $12. I have a couple of extras for
Just whatever in the parts box

Carried one in the Marines and owned a 96 after I got out, but the slide fit tight enough to keep anything more than sand out.

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Posted: 3/1/2013 12:45:13 PM EST

[#17]

Quoted:

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Blue label Glocks are Glocks that have been discounted for Cops, firemen, EMTs and Medics. The box has a blue label on it. I don't know what a red label is.

You forgot to add GSSF members.

I missed a lot of people. here's the complete list:

Posted: 3/2/2013 12:02:39 AM EST

[#18]

let us know when you shoot it and if you get any btf
mine works fine with 124 grain...not so much with 115

Posted: 3/2/2013 3:58:47 AM EST

[#19]

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Blue label Glocks are Glocks that have been discounted for Cops, firemen, EMTs and Medics. The box has a blue label on it. I don't know what a red label is.

I thought blue label Glocks come with three magazines. The lower price may be because the FET is not required on guns sold to those buyers.

Posted: 3/2/2013 6:08:23 AM EST

[#20]

Mine came with three 17 round mags, a speed loader, lock, a couple spent casings, and an ugly case.

Posted: 3/2/2013 6:26:39 AM EST

[#21]

Quoted:
I tried googling this info, but everything that came up was old information.

I am planning on getting my first Glock, and can't decide whether to get a Glock 34 Gen 3 or Gen 4. I'm a normal sized guy, so I'm not too worried about the back strap, but I do plan on putting a light on it. I was told by one gun dealer that the Gen 3's tend to jam up with the light mounted, but then someone else told me that only smaller framed Gen 3 Glocks have that issue, not the 34. Can someone with Glock 34 experience tell me if I am I better off going with the Gen 4, or is the Gen 3 fine? FYI, this gun's main purpose will be training and SHTF situations.

First off, 98.4% of people that work in gun shops are idiots. Ask yourself, which one is more expensive? Which one does he want you to buy? If he didn't have Glocks in stock, they'd be shit and you would need to buy the XD that he had in stock.

Second off, weapon light issue was a problem due to high slide velocity in .40's.

Posted: 3/2/2013 2:10:40 PM EST

[#22]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Blue label Glocks are Glocks that have been discounted for Cops, firemen, EMTs and Medics. The box has a blue label on it. I don't know what a red label is.

I thought blue label Glocks come with three magazines. The lower price may be because the FET is not required on guns sold to those buyers.

The FET is paid on any complete unless purchased by an agency, IIRC. The blue labels are meant to be discounted and have a different manufacturers price from the start.

Posted: 3/2/2013 2:14:12 PM EST

[#23]

Lastest pic of my Glock 34 with X300/DG-11 with Umbrella Corporation Security patch.

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Posted: 3/2/2013 2:23:06 PM EST

[#24]

The Surefire X400's and other rail mounted lights that use a tightened screw to clamp them to the rail can be overtightened causing the plastic frame to distort which I suppose could cause a malfunction.
The key is to just lightly snug the screw if you use one of those.

Posted: 3/2/2013 6:07:55 PM EST

[#25]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I tried googling this info, but everything that came up was old information.

I am planning on getting my first Glock, and can't decide whether to get a Glock 34 Gen 3 or Gen 4. I'm a normal sized guy, so I'm not too worried about the back strap, but I do plan on putting a light on it. I was told by one gun dealer that the Gen 3's tend to jam up with the light mounted, but then someone else told me that only smaller framed Gen 3 Glocks have that issue, not the 34. Can someone with Glock 34 experience tell me if I am I better off going with the Gen 4, or is the Gen 3 fine? FYI, this gun's main purpose will be training and SHTF situations.

First off, 98.4% of people that work in gun shops are idiots. Ask yourself, which one is more expensive? Which one does he want you to buy? If he didn't have Glocks in stock, they'd be shit and you would need to buy the XD that he had in stock.

Second off, weapon light issue was a problem due to high slide velocity in .40's.

Blue Label price is the same for Gen 3 and Gen 4. The dealer that told me it was out of stock of all models, and not trying to sell me anything because he wasn't sure what he would have in, and told me to check other dealers. He did have XDs, USPs, and other handguns in stock. Stop being a cynic.

Posted: 3/5/2013 12:16:09 PM EST

[#26]

I'm in the market for a G34 as well. Only question is, Gen3 or Gen4?

Posted: 3/5/2013 3:45:08 PM EST

[#27]

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I'm in the market for a G34 as well. Only question is, Gen3 or Gen4?

Personal preference. Try to shoot both if possible. If not, at least try to handle both. I went with a Gen 3 because my duty weapon is a Gen 3 G22 and I wanted them to feel the same. If not for that, I probably would have gone Gen 4 because I like the texture better.

Posted: 3/9/2013 5:02:39 AM EST

[#28]

Gen 4 is like having the gun velcroed to your hand.

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Posted: 3/9/2013 2:20:38 PM EST

[#29]

Quoted:

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The only thing I heard about lights andGlocks was that the recoil spring would have a shorter service life. I have a gen4, 34 and 35, great pistols, tricky for concealed carry but great for evrything else. Although I have wondered about debris getting in the slide and causing a jam.

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A pjece of tape over the slide will solve 90% of that problem.

This has been debated over and over in several forums. Its a non issue.

Dirty Glock 34 function check

HTR.

Posted: 3/9/2013 2:22:35 PM EST

[#30]

Gen III G22 with surefire light and 10-coil magazine springs was the combo resulting in stoppages.

Posted: 3/9/2013 2:32:27 PM EST

[#31]

Quoted:

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Blue label Glocks are Glocks that have been discounted for Cops, firemen, EMTs and Medics. The box has a blue label on it. I don't know what a red label is.

You forgot to add GSSF members.

Red labels are Glocks for sale to anyone with standard capacity ( >10rds) mags.

White labels are ban state Glocks and the subcompacts... Anything with a substandard capacity mag. ( <=10rds)

I just signed up for GSSF so I could pick up a 34. I've reached my local shops artificial limit on blue label guns for people with creds. Now I just need to find a blue label 34 :) It will cost me the same in the end but I get a GSSF membership out of the deal.