semi_problomatic
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Would you suggest getting a G17 and just dropping in a trigger kit, sights and beavertail or is the G34 worth it? I've been searching online for in state sellers and what I've found is:
(New) G17L (believe gen 3, but says limited production for 2014; with two mags) $600.
(New) G17 gen 4. - $500 (whatever came in box, 3 mags)
(New) G34 gen 4 FDE- $650 (3 mags, 2 different back straps)
(Used) S&W M&P9 pro $650 (comes with 5 mags and bladetech holster, doesn't look like it was used much)
Haven't seen any glocks used or with enough of a price difference to make it worth getting over new.
Which way would/did you go?
And the back story:
So I shot a match Saturday, kinda an informal 3-gun for a fund raiser. There were no power-factors, no limit on rounds.... Really no rules or divisions at all. Hit all the targets and run for time. I had a lot of fun, but got hosed on the pistol. I ran with a 4 man team (actually kinda funny, 3 guys from a chemical plant vs a bunch of sheriff depts, some swat cats, etc). But they we all running hi-cap full sized 9mm and I was running a glock 30. (.45 acp sub compact). Having to reload twice to their once, recoil, my terrible shooting... Killed me.
Now I'm looking for a 9mm. Can practice more with cheaper ammo, etc. I was really intrested in a cz-75 sp-01, but just can't find any around here. I'm looking for something I can use for all match types. I just don't want to get a glock 17L and end up not being able to shoot it in a future match depending on what rules they go by.
Thanks in advance. Hope its not to jumbled to understand.
(New) G17L (believe gen 3, but says limited production for 2014; with two mags) $600.
(New) G17 gen 4. - $500 (whatever came in box, 3 mags)
(New) G34 gen 4 FDE- $650 (3 mags, 2 different back straps)
(Used) S&W M&P9 pro $650 (comes with 5 mags and bladetech holster, doesn't look like it was used much)
Haven't seen any glocks used or with enough of a price difference to make it worth getting over new.
Which way would/did you go?
And the back story:
So I shot a match Saturday, kinda an informal 3-gun for a fund raiser. There were no power-factors, no limit on rounds.... Really no rules or divisions at all. Hit all the targets and run for time. I had a lot of fun, but got hosed on the pistol. I ran with a 4 man team (actually kinda funny, 3 guys from a chemical plant vs a bunch of sheriff depts, some swat cats, etc). But they we all running hi-cap full sized 9mm and I was running a glock 30. (.45 acp sub compact). Having to reload twice to their once, recoil, my terrible shooting... Killed me.
Now I'm looking for a 9mm. Can practice more with cheaper ammo, etc. I was really intrested in a cz-75 sp-01, but just can't find any around here. I'm looking for something I can use for all match types. I just don't want to get a glock 17L and end up not being able to shoot it in a future match depending on what rules they go by.
Thanks in advance. Hope its not to jumbled to understand.
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