The G34 has a cut out in the slide, but the barrel is not ported, so it is no different from a G17 or G19 or Beretta 92 for that matter when used in contact drills. I've done it myself at numerous courses.
If you already have a G19 and G26, I'd add the G34. Personally it is my favorite pistol due to the long sight radius and flat recoil. I suspect it is the most used pistol in IDPA for a reason and any speed tradeoff on the draw is minimal. Doesn't seem to slow down Vogel or Sevigny...
All that said, the differences between the G17 and G34 are really minimal at the end of the day. Either will serve well.
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