Any Reason to Choose Glock 17 over 34?

[ST911]

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

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.

[titsonritz]

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

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

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

[titsonritz]

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

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

[202]

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.

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

[202]

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

[SteyrAUG]

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

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.

[markm]

Red dots are a fad like big collars and bell bottoms

Andy

Word up!

[Renegade04]

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

Probably would be the G47.

[202]

Probably would be the G47.

That would be my choice too.

[Cold/Bore]

That would be my choice too.

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