Posted: 2/12/2007 6:47:08 PM EDT
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Hey guys, I was wondering if any of you have a picture of a Glock 36 next to a 19/17. I'm looking to compare the width, and just get a general idea for the size of the handgun. I'm thinking about picking one up for a CCW in the near future, but want to make sure its going to be thin enough for me to tuck away. Also, if anyone with "regular" sized man hands could show a picture of them gripping it, I'd like to see how your hand fits on the frame as well. I'd like a concealable gun that I can actually get a decent grip on, and I'm hoping the 36 fits the bill. Assuming it does, it will be the "big brother" to the Kel Tec PF9 I am picking up shortly, or when I wear bigger clothes. Thanks, Scott |
| I'll get a pic for you later. My 19 and 36 will fit in the same holster, but the 36 is a little shorter in length, enough that when I carry up front and I sit down the 19 will pinch a testicle and the 36 won't. The 36 has a slimmer but longer grip, the 19 "feels" better because it's rounder. other than that, they're the same. If it's going to be your main home defense gun too, you can't really beat a 19 with a light and a 33 rounds magazine for when something goes bump in the night. |
 I was really hoping it would be thinner than that, especially for a single stack .45Maybe the kel-tec PF9 will be the best way to go afterall... How is the grip height of the pistol? Same as a 19 or shorter? |
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I carried a Glock 36 for 4 years. I loved it. I'd mirror the comments by everyone else above and also state that I just traded my Glock 36 in for a Springfield Armory XD45 Compact. I carried my G36 with a +1 grip extension and found the comparisons between the two guns to be close. In the end, the benefits of the XD45C far outweighed what the G36 offered me. Before you buy, just look at the XD45 Compact. Same price, roughly. You may still elect the Glock 36, but I'd recommend you first check out the XD. One thing I always liked about the G36 was it's ultra slim design with nothing to catch on anything. Smooth gun, literally. Here was my G36:  And my G17 (not side by side like you asked but close as I can provide, fwiw): 
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How is the grip of the G36 without the magazine extension? Still managable? Was the move to the XD just personal preference, or is it easier to conceal? I prefer the Glock system over the XD, however ease of concealability trumps my "preference" right now. I usually wear more fitted clothing, so any gun that is easier to conceal is a plus, hence why I was looking at the kel-tec PF9, which I may purchase in addition to the G36 to have a few different options... This CCW stuff can get overwhelming...living in IL I never really worried about it, then I got my Utah CCW and that was that. anyways, thanks for the pictures. What holster did you use to CCW your 36? Scott |
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The G36 is just a wee bit slimmer than the XD - no question. I elected the XD for the added capacity and modularity. I was looking for a 'do it all' gun which the XD does very well. With the G36 I used an Uncle Mike's inside the pant holster for it. It conceals VERY well. FWIW, the XD also uses the same holster but the grip is a hair thicker. The slide was close enough where I couldn't tell the difference. One interesting point is that the XD compact is actually a little shorter (magwell to top of slide) than the G36 with the +1 extension. If concealment is the primary goal over capacity and versatility, then the G36 is a great choice! I had a hard time deciding to give it up!!! With the standard magazine it's almost invisible. That alone puts the G36 in another catagory over the XD! 8 rounds of 45 Auto is a great package inside such a slim handgun. I don't mean to keep plugging the XD. The Glock 36 is a fantastic choice and his it's distinct advantages. Good luck! |
Plug away, because your experience with CCW is far greater than mine! Based on the concealability factor though, I think the G36 would fit me better. With the standard magazine I think it should do the job just fine. Hopefully 6 rounds of .45 will be plenty to get me out of any situation I might come across. Thanks for the help! |
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Ok, I will throw my story in the hat. Almost 2 years ago now, I moved to a much warmer climate and needed to change my dress and my CCW. Keeping my CCW in the environment I was in was a 100% must. I also might be where the pistol was going to get wet, including salt water, and might not get cleaned for a day or so and my work day suddenly went to 12 and 14 hours. So lugging a full size 1911 was not going to work. I have a Colt CCO (light weight officer frame, with a 4.2 inch commander slide) which is what a lot consider the top of 1911 CCW choices. While my CCO would have done the trick, I really did not want to drag my Colt through what I was about to do. I needed a hard core working gun that I did not care one hoot about. I also wanted night sights, which was proving to be a pain to find for my CCO. So I ended up with a G36. I carry it in a Milt Sparks Watch 6, which is super thin, super stable and with a good belt I can carry it all day and not know it is there. The 36 weighs LESS loaded than my CCO empty. The 36 is shorter, not as tall as the CCO and just about the same width. I have poured sea water out of the frame of my 36. I have poured sweat out of the 36. It has been so dirty it looked brown. It has stood up to constant holster wear and when I clean it up, it looks like the day I took it out of the box. I carry the 36 with the standard mag and I have no problem shooting it. My spare mag has the +1 extension, as much for aiding in slamming the mag home as the extra round. I may end up taking the extension off anyway. The extension is kind of long and I really don't care about the extra round. Also on the Watch 6, it is made from horse hide. Horse has finer or less pores and does not soak up sweat and water like cow does. It is also thinner and a little bit stiffer than cow. Sort of in between plastic and cow. Here is the 36 on the W-6 rig  Here it is on top of my CCO, notice the diff in size. While CCWing, it makes a big difference, esp on a long day.  Here is the CCO and the 36. The CCO is in a Milt Sparks VM II, which is also an outstanding rig, but a little thicker. For pure CCW, the Watch 6 is cheaper and thinner. 
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the G19 size is about perfect for CCW and/or duty the G26/27 is good for max IWB concealment, only if its got the flush mag plate; a tad large for ankle and pocket, but doable the G36 is slimmer, slightly; FWIW, i'd trade up and opt for the wider G30.... as to XDs: besides a few functional qualms, the big reason why i left em is b/c parts are tough to come by...  , but they are great shooters!
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I also have the Glock 36, I love the gun for what it is, it is small, light compact, durable, easily concelable, and smooth. Yes the hand grip is short, the mag gives a little more length to it. I don't have huge hands, I wear a size 7 1/2 surgical glove..So I guess I am bout average... the one thing I notice though is when I shoot this gun at the range. Is my small finger gets pinched between the mag and the hand grip. I just finshed firing 150 rounds this afternoon, and I have a small are of pinched skin. This is the only down side to this gun for me. Other than that, I love it, and it is my go to CC gun. |
