Posted: 6/9/2014 4:16:27 PM EDT
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I've shot the 26 before. I like how it shoots. I already own a G19 and a G17.
Even in the Texas heat, I don't have much trouble concealing the 19 even in shorts and a t shirt. The one way I think the G26 might be easier to carry is during work in business attire. Right now the 19 is enough of a pain at work that I typically carry off body in a bag. What I'm looking for is advice from those who have carried a G26 in a formal office setting. Does it carry easier than the G19? Do you carry it on your waist, ankle? Basically, is it worth it to buy a G26 for carry? |
| In a formal office setting I use a Kahr CM9 in an ankle holster. And I don't think the G26 is easier to carry. It is lighter but with a good belt and holster the G19 works fine. I can't ankle carry the G26, way too bulky, so I am trying to sell mine or trade it for a G17. |
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office setting here. 26 is way better than the 19 for the purpose. IWB. get it. do not carry it with extensions, just the 10+1. I PUT HUNDREDS OF ROUNDS THROUGH MY 26 WITH THE GLOCK +2 EXTENSION WITH NO PROBLEMS. JUST MAKE SURE ITS THE GLOCK VERSION NOT THE PIERCE. |
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I PUT HUNDREDS OF ROUNDS THROUGH MY 26 WITH THE GLOCK +2 EXTENSION WITH NO PROBLEMS. JUST MAKE SURE ITS THE GLOCK VERSION NOT THE PIERCE. Quoted:
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office setting here. 26 is way better than the 19 for the purpose. IWB. get it. do not carry it with extensions, just the 10+1. I PUT HUNDREDS OF ROUNDS THROUGH MY 26 WITH THE GLOCK +2 EXTENSION WITH NO PROBLEMS. JUST MAKE SURE ITS THE GLOCK VERSION NOT THE PIERCE. I don't think he meant that it's a reliability issue... the op was asking about concealibility compared to a glock 19. Glock 26 with flush mag and no extension is much more concealable than a 19 |
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I don't think he meant that it's a reliability issue... the op was asking about concealibility compared to a glock 19. Glock 26 with flush mag and no extension is much more concealable than a 19 Quoted:
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office setting here. 26 is way better than the 19 for the purpose. IWB. get it. do not carry it with extensions, just the 10+1. I PUT HUNDREDS OF ROUNDS THROUGH MY 26 WITH THE GLOCK +2 EXTENSION WITH NO PROBLEMS. JUST MAKE SURE ITS THE GLOCK VERSION NOT THE PIERCE. I don't think he meant that it's a reliability issue... the op was asking about concealibility compared to a glock 19. Glock 26 with flush mag and no extension is much more concealable than a 19 True |
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I own (or have owned) all 9mm Glocks but the 17L. (yes, I used to own a 18).
In my opinion, +2mag floorplate or not, the G26 does conceal 'better' than the 19. That's what it was designd to do, conceal better than its closest in size sister. YMMV, por supuesto. HTR. |
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Quoted: Even in the Texas heat, I don't have much trouble concealing the 19 even in shorts and a t shirt. The one way I think the G26 might be easier to carry is during work in business attire. Right now the 19 is enough of a pain at work that I typically carry off body in a bag. I'm a firm believer in carrying the biggest gun you can conceal. Why is the G19 difficult to conceal in office attire? If it's due to grip length, then the G26 should help. If it's due to width, then the G26 is just as wide as the G19 and won't help at all. Personally, I'd rather carry a G26 on my body (waist not ankle) than a G19 off body.
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For my purposes, I haven't found a situation where I can reasonably carry a 26 that I can't just as easily carry a 19... and I shoot the 19 better. YMMV, both counts. I have all of the 9mm Glocks and multiples of all but the 26 and the 17L, and I am seriously considering selling or trading my 26. I never carry it and VERY rarely ever even shoot it. Part of me wants to keep it just to "have it," but I really don't have any other reason to hang onto it.
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I'm a firm believer in carrying the biggest gun you can conceal. Why is the G19 difficult to conceal in office attire? If it's due to grip length, then the G26 should help. If it's due to width, then the G26 is just as wide as the G19 and won't help at all. Personally, I'd rather carry a G26 on my body (waist not ankle) than a G19 off body. Quoted:
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Even in the Texas heat, I don't have much trouble concealing the 19 even in shorts and a t shirt. The one way I think the G26 might be easier to carry is during work in business attire. Right now the 19 is enough of a pain at work that I typically carry off body in a bag. I'm a firm believer in carrying the biggest gun you can conceal. Why is the G19 difficult to conceal in office attire? If it's due to grip length, then the G26 should help. If it's due to width, then the G26 is just as wide as the G19 and won't help at all. Personally, I'd rather carry a G26 on my body (waist not ankle) than a G19 off body. Length is the issue, which is why I'm considering the 26. I agree that I'd prefer to carry on me instead of in a bag. |
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Quoted: Length is the issue, which is why I'm considering the 26. I agree that I'd prefer to carry on me instead of in a bag. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Even in the Texas heat, I don't have much trouble concealing the 19 even in shorts and a t shirt. The one way I think the G26 might be easier to carry is during work in business attire. Right now the 19 is enough of a pain at work that I typically carry off body in a bag. I'm a firm believer in carrying the biggest gun you can conceal. Why is the G19 difficult to conceal in office attire? If it's due to grip length, then the G26 should help. If it's due to width, then the G26 is just as wide as the G19 and won't help at all. Personally, I'd rather carry a G26 on my body (waist not ankle) than a G19 off body. Length is the issue, which is why I'm considering the 26. I agree that I'd prefer to carry on me instead of in a bag. The G26 should definitely help then.
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| I've got both a 19 and a 26 and I prefer the 26 with a Pearce finger extension (no extra rounds) when I carry a Glock. While it's still fat, it just seems to carry slightly better for me. While I rarely carried either Glock, preferring a commander sized 1911, I've recently been transitioning over to a S&W Shield (with the short magazine) for summer carry and so far I like it a lot better than the Glocks. You give up a few rounds but it feels a lot thinner even though it's really not. It might be something you want to try as well. I read on arfcom that they recently came out with a version without the safety if that"s a concern. |
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I was absolutely planning on carrying with a flush mag. With the 19 right now, thickness isn't the issue, grip length is. I think a 26 is a good choice then. Now that it's summer time, I am carrying my 26 more than the 19 due to it being slightly lighter and having the shorter grip. |
| I have been down this road a couple of times and each time I have sold off the G26. While the G26 does conceal a little bit better than a G19 the added versatility of the G19 makes it a better all around pistol IMO. That being said there are occasions where I would like a shorter grip for deeper concealment. The best compromise I can come up with is buying a spare G19 and having the grip reduced to take G26 mags. That way I can still run a light if needed and the extra sight radius never hurts. |
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I have been down this road a couple of times and each time I have sold off the G26. While the G26 does conceal a little bit better than a G19 the added versatility of the G19 makes it a better all around pistol IMO. That being said there are occasions where I would like a shorter grip for deeper concealment. The best compromise I can come up with is buying a spare G19 and having the grip reduced to take G26 mags. That way I can still run a light if needed and the extra sight radius never hurts. I find it easier to just have one of each. Even if I need to reduce the inventory, I can sell one for likely a much better price than one that has been modified that heavily. |
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"Off-body" in a bag, is less desirable than strong-side holster, but its not a death-wish either, so long as you are prepared to gear-up quickly.
I suppose it depends on your application. Most of the time, correct wardrobe will allow you to carry a "full-size" Glock anyway. I have a 26, and the last time I had it even to the range (let alone carry) was years ago. I've been carrying a Glock 22 (full-size .40) for quite a while now. Had a few near-engagements (large aggressive dog incidents - and one crazy-guy-with-a-knife incident), and it sure did feel good to have a FULL GRIP to grab onto. Even recognizing the advances in 9mm defensive ammo, having a caliber that begins with a "4" was some consolation too. The "full-size" Glock is just not that big anyway. Here it is compared to a four-inch medium-frame revolver. 
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Everyone has a different body shape style of clothing various demands on degree of concealment and sometimes a half inch here or there makes a big difference. I know guys who can conceal a glock 21 no problem and others that have issues going bigger than a 26. One size does not fit all is how I would sum it up.
This is why depending on weather clothing situation location etc I have no less than six different carry guns ranging from a beretta 25 to a 1911. There are times a 25 in the front pocket of my dockers in a business meeting is better than a glock 19 left at home |
| Between my gen4 19 and my gen3 27 I find the 27 conceal's and carry's way better because of the short grip and weight difference. Really like the gen3 27 with flush mags for carry since I use it in a Galco kingtuk IWB and it wont eat my skin up constantly. Try carrying my RTF2 fish gill 23 IWB for two days and you will be raw, no DNA left unturned lol. |
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I've shot the 26 before. I like how it shoots. I already own a G19 and a G17. Even in the Texas heat, I don't have much trouble concealing the 19 even in shorts and a t shirt. The one way I think the G26 might be easier to carry is during work in business attire. Right now the 19 is enough of a pain at work that I typically carry off body in a bag. What I'm looking for is advice from those who have carried a G26 in a formal office setting. Does it carry easier than the G19? Do you carry it on your waist, ankle? Basically, is it worth it to buy a G26 for carry? All about compromises. The 26 is a LITTLE easier to carry just like the 19 is a LITTLE easier to shoot. I think most of the time like you say, the 19 is definitely "doable", but the 26 is helpful for times where you need to print less because you really don't want to be "made". I carry my 26 in the same INCOG holster or Raven Concealment Vanguard 2 that I carry my 19 in, but there are many ways to carry it based on your needs. There is really no reason NOT to get a 26, you already have higher capacity magazines to carry as reloads, and if something were to break in your 19 you would could scavenge your 26 for parts until replacements came in. Look at it like you are buying extra replacement parts for your 19 just with the rest of another gun attached to them... Whatever excuse you need to justify it, I think that if you get it you will find times where you will prefer to carry it. As always my advice is MOAR GUNZ. |
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I'm a firm believer in carrying the biggest gun you can conceal. Why is the G19 difficult to conceal in office attire? If it's due to grip length, then the G26 should help. If it's due to width, then the G26 is just as wide as the G19 and won't help at all. Personally, I'd rather carry a G26 on my body (waist not ankle) than a G19 off body. Quoted:
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Even in the Texas heat, I don't have much trouble concealing the 19 even in shorts and a t shirt. The one way I think the G26 might be easier to carry is during work in business attire. Right now the 19 is enough of a pain at work that I typically carry off body in a bag. I'm a firm believer in carrying the biggest gun you can conceal. Why is the G19 difficult to conceal in office attire? If it's due to grip length, then the G26 should help. If it's due to width, then the G26 is just as wide as the G19 and won't help at all. Personally, I'd rather carry a G26 on my body (waist not ankle) than a G19 off body. Amen. |
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I find it easier to just have one of each. Even if I need to reduce the inventory, I can sell one for likely a much better price than one that has been modified that heavily. Quoted:
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I have been down this road a couple of times and each time I have sold off the G26. While the G26 does conceal a little bit better than a G19 the added versatility of the G19 makes it a better all around pistol IMO. That being said there are occasions where I would like a shorter grip for deeper concealment. The best compromise I can come up with is buying a spare G19 and having the grip reduced to take G26 mags. That way I can still run a light if needed and the extra sight radius never hurts. I find it easier to just have one of each. Even if I need to reduce the inventory, I can sell one for likely a much better price than one that has been modified that heavily. I have found the opposite to be true. In my experience it's easier to sell a modified Glock (if the work was done by a known shop like Cold Bore, Boresight, or Bowie) than a stockish Glock. The couple I have sold off retained a greater % of value than stock ones. YMMV though. |