G34 holster options

**Yellowfin** · June 16th, 2014, 12:16 AM

So...I finally sketched out all the priorities on paper for my next pistol, what I need vs. what I have, and the next opportunity that came my way for that was a nice gen 3 Glock 34. While I have that on layaway for a bit (wife's birthday and it at the same time means I gotta finagle some things) it's time to shop for holsters. I gather that, more or less, it's just a long slide 17, so theoretically any open ended holster for the 17 should fit, right? Now, how is that in practice, really every open bottom holster does work, or are there some that don't work perfectly? Or are there specific options for the 34 my preliminary research just isn't showing?

The goal is a good strong kydex OWB holster for OC and competition. Currently for my M&P I'm using a Safariland ALS holster and love it, so if I could go with the same I will but if someone knows a reason why that somehow won't work or there's something genuinely better I'd be interested to know.

**red dog** · June 16th, 2014, 07:46 AM

open ended holsters should work ok. they do for me . I have used glocks sport and galco,s jack slide types with no problem. keep in mind you,ll have a longer slide to clear. if your using this for carry purposes a little practice may be in order. btw roll tide. I am a Tuscaloosa boy after all.

**M&P Chris** · June 16th, 2014, 08:32 AM

I have a g35. I use a raven concealment holster for carry and IDPA.
I have never explored other holsters for my g35.

**pokerguy005** · June 16th, 2014, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by M&P Chris

I have a g35. I use a raven concealment holster for carry and IDPA.
I have never explored other holsters for my g35.

I have a Raven Concealment holster and mag pouches for my G34 that i use for IDPA as well. Great quality, turn around times can be slow, but a great holster. Great thing about getting the holster for the G34 is that it also fits my G19 and G26.

**IronButt** · June 16th, 2014, 10:22 AM

Raven Concealment. I have one for all my carry guns.

Safariland's are always a good choice. I have a few & like them. They're built like a tank, but they're heavier & not as concealable, if that's important.

**Vigilance** · June 18th, 2014, 08:17 AM

If you have a SL holster for your 17 then it should work with your 34. Depending on your competition plans you may want something to protect your front sight if your banging around barricades etc.

I'd like to own a 34 sooner than later.