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Glock 34 vs Luger P08 — Side-by-Side Comparison | TGDB - The Gun Database
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Glock 34 vs Luger P08
Glock 34
vs
Luger P08
Side-by-side technical comparison
Glock 34
Handguns
In production
Luger P08
Handguns
Discontinued
Overview
Spec
Glock 34
Luger P08
Manufacturer
Glock Ges.m.b.H.
Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM)
Country
Austria
Germany
Production
1996–Present
1908–1945
Units produced
~1,200,000 estimated
~1,000,000+ units (including military, police, and civilian models)
Specifications
Spec
Glock 34
Luger P08
Overall length
214 mm (8.43 in)
225 mm (8.86 in)
Barrel length
135 mm (5.31 in)
100 mm (3.93 in)
Weight
0.87 kg (1.92 lb) empty, 0.95 kg (2.09 lb) with standard 17‑round magazine
0.95 kg (2.09 lb) empty
Magazine capacity
Standard 17 rounds; optional 19, 24, 31, and 33‑round magazines available
7 rounds standard (detachable box), optional 8‑round magazine for .30 Luger
Action type
Short recoil operated, locked breech, striker‑fired "Safe Action" system
Toggle‑locked, short‑stroke recoil‑operated, closed bolt
Calibers
Glock 34
9x19mm Parabellum
Luger P08
9x19mm Parabellum
.30-06 Springfield
.45 ACP
Glock 34
Luger P08
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Trigger type
Factory‑installed single‑stage trigger with ~4.5 lb (20 N) pull, no external safety
Single‑stage military trigger with integrated safety lever
Sights
Standard fixed 3‑dot polymer sights; optional factory night sights (tritium) or Glock Competition slide with longer sight radius
Fixed front blade, rear V‑shaped notch with adjustable rear sight leaf
7.65x25mm Tokarev
