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Posted: 1/5/2006 8:38:08 PM EDT
Why is the top of the slide cut out of the slide on the G34, is there a purpose?
Link Posted: 1/5/2006 8:54:17 PM EDT
[#1]

Quoted:
..... is there a purpose?



Yes
Link Posted: 1/5/2006 8:56:54 PM EDT
[#2]
Balance
Keep the total weight of the slide down
Reciprocating mass
Link Posted: 1/5/2006 8:58:57 PM EDT
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Quoted:
Why is the top of the slide cut out of the slide on the G34, is there a purpose?



Sorry, to much Long Island Ice Tea.  

Yes, the cut-out is to lighten the slide so the gun will function. Slide weight with the cut-out is almost the same as a stock G17
Link Posted: 1/5/2006 9:00:57 PM EDT
[#4]
Thanks, I always wondered but couldn't find the answer anywhere.  How come the G17 longslide or G24 don't need the top of the slide cut out to function?
Link Posted: 1/5/2006 9:20:57 PM EDT
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Quoted:
Thanks, I always wondered but couldn't find the answer anywhere.  How come the G17 longslide or G24 don't need the top of the slide cut out to function?



They both are cut-out....
Link Posted: 1/5/2006 9:22:44 PM EDT
[#6]
Do you have a G34 and do you like it?
Link Posted: 1/5/2006 9:32:38 PM EDT
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Quoted:
Do you have a G34 and do you like it?



I don't have a G34 or the G35. I've had my first G24 since '94 and like a dumb a$$ I sold my 2nd gen G17L. But I do have both 3rd gen G17L & G24C  


Link Posted: 1/5/2006 9:42:29 PM EDT
[#8]
Nice!!!  I am liking the G34 and will prob end up buying one.  I have the G17 and love it.
Link Posted: 1/5/2006 9:45:09 PM EDT
[#9]
The 34 is next pistol I buy
Link Posted: 1/5/2006 9:50:51 PM EDT
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... I have the G17 and love it.


I have always liked mine...  

Link Posted: 1/6/2006 8:14:43 AM EDT
[#11]

HotRod, that is the oldest G17 I think I have ever seen.  Very nice.

Rather than start my own thread, I'll just ask in this one:

I've got a new 34 as of last night.  Right now I've got Hi-Vis day/night sights installed, and I plan to add the grip plug, color in the lettering white, and probably buy another dedicated Surefire X200B for it, with the Glock triggerguard-mounted tailcap switch.  

I also like the extended mag release plate shown here:



So, my question is, are there any other recommended accessories for the 34?  I'll be using a Fobus holster for the time being, and will select a better holster for me at a later time.  

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