The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post

Crow Hunter · November 16, 2012, 11:53 AM

If you are going to CCW it, the G19 is smaller.

I prefer the G19 to the larger G17 frame. It is easier for me to carry.

.40/.357 conversion is just a barrel change, all the other parts are the same.

9mm, technically requires the extractor/ejector/barrel to be changed. They are different between 9mm and .40/.357 and while it might work to just change the barrel, I wouldn't want to rely on it for anything other than goofing off at the range and I can't advise you to do that as an Armorer.

I prefer just 9mm myself. The other rounds are harder on the guns and much more expensive to shoot for little advantage.

I have owned the 34 in the past. It was a nice shooter and pretty much set up for competition from the factory. (3.5 lb connector, extended slide stop, extended magazine release).

I don't like the extended slide stop or release personally.

November 16, 2012, 11:53 AM	#3
Crow Hunter Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2012 Posts: 1,078	If you are going to CCW it, the G19 is smaller. I prefer the G19 to the larger G17 frame. It is easier for me to carry. .40/.357 conversion is just a barrel change, all the other parts are the same. 9mm, technically requires the extractor/ejector/barrel to be changed. They are different between 9mm and .40/.357 and while it might work to just change the barrel, I wouldn't want to rely on it for anything other than goofing off at the range and I can't advise you to do that as an Armorer. I prefer just 9mm myself. The other rounds are harder on the guns and much more expensive to shoot for little advantage. I have owned the 34 in the past. It was a nice shooter and pretty much set up for competition from the factory. (3.5 lb connector, extended slide stop, extended magazine release). I don't like the extended slide stop or release personally. __________________ I am no longer participating in gun forums. Good luck.