Posted: 12/26/2011 6:17:08 PM EDT
Im thinging about getting a Glock 26 as my next pistol. I already own a sig p239 and i just want somthing to play around with, any feed back on this decision? Has anyone shot this gun/ own one? like i said i just want it to take with me to shoot and play around with!! THANKS
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I had the 27 (same size, different caliber) and I liked it well enough. For its size, it is accurate enough to get the job done. I like your P239 more, but that is personal preference.
The one thing that Glocks have going for them is their reliability. There are several pistols I would choose first for accuracy, ergonomics or ease of carry, but Glocks just go boom every time. My wife carries one for that exact reason, and she loves it. |
Shoots almost like your xd40sc, but with less recoil..and by "play around" she means shoot paper..
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I love my sig!! It is the best gun ive ever had!! my husband has a g19 and i love the way is shoots its just a little big for my small hands!! And that is exactly why I prefer the 239 over my Glock 27- I have large hands. It sounds as if the 26 might be a winner for you. ETA- I see what you were saying, now, but my comment still stands. That being said, the grip on the 19 will have the same circumference as the 26, but it will be much shorter. |
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my latest handgun was a new-to-me 3rd generation g26. i've only had a chance to run a couple of mags through it, but is uncannily accurate, at least for me. bowling pins inside about 35-40' are dead meat.
i do recommend a pierce/sherer/other pinky extension for your mags. -matt |
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my latest handgun was a new-to-me 3rd generation g26. i've only had a chance to run a couple of mags through it, but is uncannily accurate, at least for me. bowling pins inside about 35-40' are dead meat. i do recommend a pierce/sherer/other pinky extension for your mags. -matt Awsome!! Thank you!! Im really wanting one! Even thinking about concealed carry with this gun as well!! |
| After looking at my last post, good grief don't listen to me. I can't form a coherent thought to save my life right now. I'm on my second six pack after drinking a pint of some 15% stout that z-1's son cooked up. I'm logging out now. Cut the f#ck off of the internet. |
| If the g19 is too big for your hands, keep in mind that the g26 has the same grip circumference as the g 19. Of course the new gen 4's have a slightly smaller grip than the gen 3 guns. You might want to try and find a gen 4 gun to shoot first, but it's really very close to the same size as the gen 3 guns. In short what I'm saying is that if the g 19 is too "fat" then the g26 will be too. I'm pretty much a glock fan boy, but If it doesn't fit than it doesn't fit. Good luck. |
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I have a Glock 26 as my off duty gun. I used to have a 19, but I sold it because I liked the 26 more for concealment. I carry a 23 on duty, but when I get home and if I go out, I switch to the 26. I love it. I've shot it a bunch too. I just qualified with it last month for my off duty carry, and got a 294/300 (don't ask, it was a bad day). I shot better with it than most people with their duty weapons. Granted I've shot all my life and had some good teachers.
Anyway, I wouldn't sell it for anything. I put a grip extension on it for my pinky to sit on, and since then, its been good to go. It fits well in my hands, and the recoil isn't bad at all. |
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The only way I have ever been a fan of the 26 is if the mag is kept in it's original configuration. Once you start adding length to the magazine you should probably be carrying a G19 anyway.
Think about it. Adding 2-3" to the mag increases the surface you can grip on but also increases the length that prints when carried. You are now carrying a G19 size grip but have shorter sight radius and probably less bullets. 26's ain't horrible, just leave the mag alone. 
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I hate the 26. My wife carries one, and I despise it.
The backstrap curve is awkward, where the 19 is perfect. Because of the backstrap, recoil is less pleasant than a 19, and is considerably UNpleasant on the 27 because of .40's sharper, snappier recoil. As someone already said, once you start adding extensions to the magazine, just get a 19. You get more capacity, longer sight radius, and more comfort. For people that say their hands are too small for a 19, don't make me post the videos of an 11 year old girl at a fighting pistol class. |
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I hate the 26. My wife carries one, and I despise it. The backstrap curve is awkward, where the 19 is perfect. Because of the backstrap, recoil is less pleasant than a 19, and is considerably UNpleasant on the 27 because of .40's sharper, snappier recoil. As someone already said, once you start adding extensions to the magazine, just get a 19. You get more capacity, longer sight radius, and more comfort. For people that say their hands are too small for a 19, don't make me post the videos of an 11 year old girl at a fighting pistol class. You have posted my sentiments exactly... |
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I carry a G26 daily; use a G19 mag with A&G sleeve as a backup. My next buy will probably be a Gen 3 G19, when/if I find a real deal ftf for a lightly used one. However, I like the G26 so much that I bought one for my daughter and another for one of my sons. When I do acquire a G19, it'll just be another range piece; I doubt I'd ever see a reason to carry it, in lieu of my G26.
"The G19 has more capacity....blah, blah, blah..." is nonsensical. A G26 has the same capacity as any other 9mm Glock. The shorter sight radius doesn't cause me difficulty in shooting pretty decently out to 100 yds with my G26. Maybe it's just that I'm not a whiner, but I also don't have any problems going from my Glocks to my 1911s. 
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I do not own one but have shot one. Considered it for my carry gun but I hated shooting it. Compared to the 19, or the S&W M&P 9 which I carry, it is unpleasant. I much prefer to practice and train with my M&P.
If there isn't anyone you can meet up with to shoot theirs then I would suggest renting one. Give it a try. YMMV. |
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"The G19 has more capacity....blah, blah, blah..." is nonsensical. A G26 has the same capacity as any other 9mm Glock. The shorter sight radius doesn't cause me difficulty in shooting pretty decently out to 100 yds with my G26. Maybe it's just that I'm not a whiner, but I also don't have any problems going from my Glocks to my 1911s. I don't think anyone is whining, but you do with yours exactly what some have said should be a consideration for a G19 - you put an extension on it to make it more managable to shoot. You've essentially negated one of the big advantages of the 26 over the 19. By adding the extension, you could have just as well had a G19 and taken advantage of a longer sight radius. Just because you can shoot 100yds with your G26 doesn't negate the fact that it would be slightly easier with a G19 and not have to deal with some goofy extension. Now whine if you will about my response, but it doesn't make it any less incorrect. |
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The only way I have ever been a fan of the 26 is if the mag is kept in it's original configuration. Once you start adding length to the magazine you should probably be carrying a G19 anyway. Think about it. Adding 2-3" to the mag increases the surface you can grip on but also increases the length that prints when carried. You are now carrying a G19 size grip but have shorter sight radius and probably less bullets. 26's ain't horrible, just leave the mag alone. G19 just plain easier to shoot...fight with...Then again I don't know her hand size, G26 might fit her perfectly....but I personally need AT LEAST a G19 size grip. |
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I don't really like any of the three-finger Glocks.
They are just too thick to be that short, about as ergonimic as a Rubik's Cube. And as has been already stated (repeatedly), adding onto them really negates their purpose. I would carry one if necessary, but only in its most compact form for that's its real reason for being. |
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The only way I have ever been a fan of the 26 is if the mag is kept in it's original configuration. Once you start adding length to the magazine you should probably be carrying a G19 anyway. Think about it. Adding 2-3" to the mag increases the surface you can grip on but also increases the length that prints when carried. You are now carrying a G19 size grip but have shorter sight radius and probably less bullets. 26's ain't horrible, just leave the mag alone. G19 just plain easier to shoot...fight with...Then again I don't know her hand size, G26 might fit her perfectly....but I personally need AT LEAST a G19 size grip. Kelly is small, like my wife, they both handle smaller pistol fine. i've seen both ladies shoot and both have done well with smaller pistols. i think one thing that is forgotten in alot of pistol discussions, is who is actually shooting the gun. i'm sure for guys with large hands a G26 will be difficult, i have good size hands a G20 fits my hands perfect, so that's what i carry. my wife wants a Kahr CW9 because it fits her hands the best, but we are still looking around, but for now, her SigP239 is working well, just a little heavy for her. one thing i've learned is that different pistols fit different people, and one person may handle a certain pistol better than the next guy. you see horrible advice at places like Academy Sports all the time when Fudds try to force their wives into something that the wife clearly is comfortable with  . knowing Kelly and seeing her shoot many times, i can see how she would like a G26. best advice Kelly, shoot several different types of pistols and see what your best with, then see if it's something you can carry comfortably, i hope that helps
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You've gone and made me do it:
Glocks are too small for my hands, blah blah blah. There are a lot of Snapcaps in that magazine, before anyone says anything. |
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You've gone and made me do it: Glocks are too small for my hands, blah blah blah. There are a lot of Snapcaps in that magazine, before anyone says anything. It's not that her hands are too small to use the pistol, it's just not a natural feeling grip for her, she has been pretty accurate with every pistol she has fired so far. She just wants a glock, and the g26 is the smallest. |
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Something else is amiss here... why is she seeking outside advice?
Brandon might want to check if he's got an insurance policy taken out in his name 
ETA useful stuff: You can try out my G23, same concept but different caliber. BTW, Bcoop, the kydex works well, I need to let you have it anyway so we can do this holster thing. |
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I have two G26s - one for me and one for my wife. They are amazingly accurate for a "small" 9mm. As the posts have shown - you either love the G26 or hate them. I never shot a G27 but suspect it would have too much recoil for me.
That said, my G26 normally lives in the safe as I find that I can carry the full size M&P 9mm as easily as I can carry the G26. You may also want to look at the compact M&P 9mm. |
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"The G19 has more capacity....blah, blah, blah..." is nonsensical. A G26 has the same capacity as any other 9mm Glock. The shorter sight radius doesn't cause me difficulty in shooting pretty decently out to 100 yds with my G26. Maybe it's just that I'm not a whiner, but I also don't have any problems going from my Glocks to my 1911s. I don't think anyone is whining, but you do with yours exactly what some have said should be a consideration for a G19 - you put an extension on it to make it more managable to shoot. You've essentially negated one of the big advantages of the 26 over the 19. By adding the extension, you could have just as well had a G19 and taken advantage of a longer sight radius. Just because you can shoot 100yds with your G26 doesn't negate the fact that it would be slightly easier with a G19 and not have to deal with some goofy extension. Now whine if you will about my response, but it doesn't make it any less incorrect. Your response doesn't even relate to my post that you quoted. Are you on drugs? I don't use the A&G sleeve and the G19 mag to make my G26 "more manageable." That's an absurd conclusion to draw from what I posted. Read my post again, slowly, and see if you can grasp its meaning. I made an effort not to use any hypersesquipedalian verbiage. Should be easy to comprehend. 
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"The G19 has more capacity....blah, blah, blah..." is nonsensical. A G26 has the same capacity as any other 9mm Glock. The shorter sight radius doesn't cause me difficulty in shooting pretty decently out to 100 yds with my G26. Maybe it's just that I'm not a whiner, but I also don't have any problems going from my Glocks to my 1911s. I don't think anyone is whining, but you do with yours exactly what some have said should be a consideration for a G19 - you put an extension on it to make it more managable to shoot. You've essentially negated one of the big advantages of the 26 over the 19. By adding the extension, you could have just as well had a G19 and taken advantage of a longer sight radius. Just because you can shoot 100yds with your G26 doesn't negate the fact that it would be slightly easier with a G19 and not have to deal with some goofy extension. Now whine if you will about my response, but it doesn't make it any less incorrect. Your response doesn't even relate to my post that you quoted. Are you on drugs? I don't use the A&G sleeve and the G19 mag to make my G26 "more manageable." That's an absurd conclusion to draw from what I posted. Read my post again, slowly, and see if you can grasp its meaning. I made an effort not to use any hypersesquipedalian verbiage. Should be easy to comprehend.
In order for the G26 to have the same capacity as a G19, you,d have to use a G19 magazine, which extends the grip of G26 to the same length of the G19. Hence the logical deduction of an extension. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: "The G19 has more capacity....blah, blah, blah..." is nonsensical. A G26 has the same capacity as any other 9mm Glock. The shorter sight radius doesn't cause me difficulty in shooting pretty decently out to 100 yds with my G26. Maybe it's just that I'm not a whiner, but I also don't have any problems going from my Glocks to my 1911s. I don't think anyone is whining, but you do with yours exactly what some have said should be a consideration for a G19 - you put an extension on it to make it more managable to shoot. You've essentially negated one of the big advantages of the 26 over the 19. By adding the extension, you could have just as well had a G19 and taken advantage of a longer sight radius. Just because you can shoot 100yds with your G26 doesn't negate the fact that it would be slightly easier with a G19 and not have to deal with some goofy extension. Now whine if you will about my response, but it doesn't make it any less incorrect. Your response doesn't even relate to my post that you quoted. Are you on drugs? I don't use the A&G sleeve and the G19 mag to make my G26 "more manageable." That's an absurd conclusion to draw from what I posted. Read my post again, slowly, and see if you can grasp its meaning. I made an effort not to use any hypersesquipedalian verbiage. Should be easy to comprehend. Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like? |
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"The G19 has more capacity....blah, blah, blah..." is nonsensical. A G26 has the same capacity as any other 9mm Glock. The shorter sight radius doesn't cause me difficulty in shooting pretty decently out to 100 yds with my G26. Maybe it's just that I'm not a whiner, but I also don't have any problems going from my Glocks to my 1911s. I don't think anyone is whining, but you do with yours exactly what some have said should be a consideration for a G19 - you put an extension on it to make it more managable to shoot. You've essentially negated one of the big advantages of the 26 over the 19. By adding the extension, you could have just as well had a G19 and taken advantage of a longer sight radius. Just because you can shoot 100yds with your G26 doesn't negate the fact that it would be slightly easier with a G19 and not have to deal with some goofy extension. Now whine if you will about my response, but it doesn't make it any less incorrect. Your response doesn't even relate to my post that you quoted. Are you on drugs? I don't use the A&G sleeve and the G19 mag to make my G26 "more manageable." That's an absurd conclusion to draw from what I posted. Read my post again, slowly, and see if you can grasp its meaning. I made an effort not to use any hypersesquipedalian verbiage. Should be easy to comprehend.
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: "The G19 has more capacity....blah, blah, blah..." is nonsensical. A G26 has the same capacity as any other 9mm Glock. The shorter sight radius doesn't cause me difficulty in shooting pretty decently out to 100 yds with my G26. Maybe it's just that I'm not a whiner, but I also don't have any problems going from my Glocks to my 1911s. I don't think anyone is whining, but you do with yours exactly what some have said should be a consideration for a G19 - you put an extension on it to make it more managable to shoot. You've essentially negated one of the big advantages of the 26 over the 19. By adding the extension, you could have just as well had a G19 and taken advantage of a longer sight radius. Just because you can shoot 100yds with your G26 doesn't negate the fact that it would be slightly easier with a G19 and not have to deal with some goofy extension. Now whine if you will about my response, but it doesn't make it any less incorrect. Your response doesn't even relate to my post that you quoted. Are you on drugs? I don't use the A&G sleeve and the G19 mag to make my G26 "more manageable." That's an absurd conclusion to draw from what I posted. Read my post again, slowly, and see if you can grasp its meaning. I made an effort not to use any hypersesquipedalian verbiage. Should be easy to comprehend. Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like? what? I know, I can't figure out what he said either. |
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"The G19 has more capacity....blah, blah, blah..." is nonsensical. A G26 has the same capacity as any other 9mm Glock. The shorter sight radius doesn't cause me difficulty in shooting pretty decently out to 100 yds with my G26. Maybe it's just that I'm not a whiner, but I also don't have any problems going from my Glocks to my 1911s. I don't think anyone is whining, but you do with yours exactly what some have said should be a consideration for a G19 - you put an extension on it to make it more managable to shoot. You've essentially negated one of the big advantages of the 26 over the 19. By adding the extension, you could have just as well had a G19 and taken advantage of a longer sight radius. Just because you can shoot 100yds with your G26 doesn't negate the fact that it would be slightly easier with a G19 and not have to deal with some goofy extension. Now whine if you will about my response, but it doesn't make it any less incorrect. Your response doesn't even relate to my post that you quoted. Are you on drugs? I don't use the A&G sleeve and the G19 mag to make my G26 "more manageable." That's an absurd conclusion to draw from what I posted. Read my post again, slowly, and see if you can grasp its meaning. I made an effort not to use any hypersesquipedalian verbiage. Should be easy to comprehend.
For someone who has been here a month you sure have pissed in a lot of people's corn flakes in a short amount of time. |
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I have a Glock 27 and carry it often. However, I just got one of Sig's newest P290 in 9mm and it is awesome. It is very thin and low profile, double action, and holds 6+1 or 7+1 with an extended magazine. It is about the same size as a Kahr PM9.
Hi-Caliber was running a special on them for $499 with an extra mag, so I grabbed one. It is much thinner and lower profile than the Glock, but I still like my Glock a lot and still carry it when I can. I will use the Sig for summer carry and IWB tucked or pocket carry when I have to dress up and can't wear a larger gun. |
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I have a Glock 27 and carry it often. However, I just got one of Sig's newest P290 in 9mm and it is awesome. It is very thin and low profile, double action, and holds 6+1 or 7+1 with an extended magazine. It is about the same size as a Kahr PM9. Hi-Caliber was running a special on them for $499 with an extra mag, so I grabbed one. It is much thinner and lower profile than the Glock, but I still like my Glock a lot and still carry it when I can. I will use the Sig for summer carry and IWB tucked or pocket carry when I have to dress up and can't wear a larger gun. Ive got a sig p239 and i love it!! |
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Wife loved the G26 when I still had it. I too found it less than wonderful.
The way I see it, if you are looking for a carry gun only that will see occasional range time, get a G26. If you are looking for a carry gun that will see lots of training and range time, get a G19. G19 is basically what you get when you slap extensions on a G26 mag...with the exception of the shorter barrel. All this said, if you can live with the G26 and extensions at the range, get it instead...much easier to carry a 26 when sitting down or driving if you carry IWB or AIWB - but I carry my 19 OWB, so it's not an issue for me. |