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First gun I bought was a 26. Currently the only cf pistol I own. They are sweet but they are a hard gun to shoot well.
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I really wanted to love the P365 but both of mine broke deader than a door nail. One at about 400 rounds and the other at 1200 rounds. I will not carry that gun. I think Sig likes to use their customers as Beta testers. My 365XL has 2500 rounds and runs fine, but it won't replace my glocks.
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I have tried idk how many times to ditch the G26. I always come back to it . For me it IS the perfect carry gun
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Quoted: I'll do you one better. Get the G.A.P. plates for the 26 or 27. They're awesome. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Add the Pearce pinky extension to Glock 26 or 27 mags for perfection. I'll do you one better. Get the G.A.P. plates for the 26 or 27. They're awesome. Are they still available? ETA I guess they are called "GEE plates" now.... |
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I have a 27 with the pinky extension and tlr6. For me the 26 or 27 is the perfect backup gun to a mid or full-size Glock. Then you can share mags and ammo if one fails or pass one off to family.
Having said that there are now way better options. P365 is lcp size with 10 rounds of 9 in a flush mag. Or 15 with the extension. |
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I have one with a rmr, it is pretty badass. I usually carry a 19 though, so I can have a X300.
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I find a g43 is perfect for pocket carry, g26 for fagbag carry
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Not a fan of Glocks. I keep trying, I really want to like them, but I just can't manage to shoot them well. Garbage triggers and piss poor ergonomics I guess.
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I really like the 26. It was my first gun purchase. I'll never let it go. Having said that, I will get a 19 in a few months (or years) when I can find and afford one :-)
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Quoted: It’s been around since 1994 so that’s what you call track record. Love the versatility. 10 round mag, no problem. Need a little more fire power and grip, 12 rounder. Want the capacity of the G19, grab a G19 mag and a mag sleeve. Heck throw a 30 round mag in the truck just in case it gets rowdy out there. Should be in the hall of fame of carry pistols. View Quote It can be even more versatile if it's a G27 with a 40-9 conversion barrel. Run it in all the 9mm modes and you still can find .40 ammo during these panics. |
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To me the 26 'peaked' at Gen 3 with the frying pan finish. Now there are many more and in some cases better options for carry guns. Back then I had the 34, the 19 and the 26 and the mag compatibility was the shit - it made a lot of sense to use the same mags for everything. I'll never fault a person who takes advantage of the mag compatibility that is possible here, I just prefer a thinner carry gun nowadays. Loving the 43x so far.
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What pocket holsters are recommended for the G26? I inherited a G26 and simply have it in the pocket.
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When I got my G43, the G26 became a safe queen.
I recently sold the G26 and bought a spare G43. The G26 is fine and all, but not my cup of tea for a CC handgun. |
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RMR cut Attached File
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Quoted: I carried a 27 for years. First time I shot a 19 I switched. Then I switched most recently to a 34. I find it nearly as easy to conceal a 34 as I do to conceal a 27. I don't really like the 26/27 all that much, the grip length is just too short. View Quote Your perfect carry gun is a 34? |
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The Glock 26 G5 is almost identical in size to my M&P 9c. If the trigger guard was the same shape I could use the same holster. BTW, they both fit the same Uncle Mikes holster just not the Blackhawk or Bianchi. I like the Glock but I tend to like the S&W more because...it's looks better and besides that if S&W is good enough for Dirty Harry then it's good enough for me.
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Quoted: RMR cuthttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/160746/460C99B8-173B-4207-8B6F-922BA44C67DC_jpe-1515210.JPG View Quote How have those Magpul magazines been for you so far? I’ve heard mixed reviews. I’m definitely grabbing one of these +5 extensions from SLR at some point when they’re back in stock. Attached File |
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43x with 15 rd shield mags kicks g26 in its short stubby ass. Mine is sporting a Suarez slide with rm06
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G26 appendix -Church or "nice clothes carry"
G36 small of back clip draw- Summer work, around town errands G19x RMR, surefire300 strong side OWB- Winter work, around town errands. FNX45 tactical, RMR surefire 300 battle belt- Stopping looters or going to war. I love the 26. I know its not all the fad but for me its a perfect small carry gun. |
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I feel no need to look further than my G19.
It hides well and just fits and I can easily hit what I'm aiming at. Hell, I can even deal with the stock trigger. Take up sucks but reset is just right so after the first shot, follow ups are fast and accurate. For me that is "perfection". ymmv |
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Quoted: The Glock 26 G5 is almost identical in size to my M&P 9c. If the trigger guard was the same shape I could use the same holster. BTW, they both fit the same Uncle Mikes holster just not the Blackhawk or Bianchi. I like the Glock but I tend to like the S&W more because...it's looks better and besides that if S&W is good enough for Dirty Harry then it's good enough for me. View Quote The 9c also has a rail. I’m not a fan of the full-sized M&Ps but I do like the compacts. That said, my G26 still gets carried every once in a while. |
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Quoted: Are they still available? ETA I guess they are called "GEE plates" now.... View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Add the Pearce pinky extension to Glock 26 or 27 mags for perfection. I'll do you one better. Get the G.A.P. plates for the 26 or 27. They're awesome. Are they still available? ETA I guess they are called "GEE plates" now.... You can still find GAP plates. I'll see if I can find a link. |
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Quoted: It can be even more versatile if it's a G27 with a 40-9 conversion barrel. Run it in all the 9mm modes and you still can find .40 ammo during these panics. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: It’s been around since 1994 so that’s what you call track record. Love the versatility. 10 round mag, no problem. Need a little more fire power and grip, 12 rounder. Want the capacity of the G19, grab a G19 mag and a mag sleeve. Heck throw a 30 round mag in the truck just in case it gets rowdy out there. Should be in the hall of fame of carry pistols. It can be even more versatile if it's a G27 with a 40-9 conversion barrel. Run it in all the 9mm modes and you still can find .40 ammo during these panics. And get a 357 barrel. |
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Quoted: What pocket holsters are recommended for the G26? I inherited a G26 and simply have it in the pocket. View Quote Don Hume makes the best pocket holster of the ones I've tried, which have been several. Their holsters have an excellent "hook" built-in so that they won't leave the pocket upon drawing the handgun. The worst I've used is from Mitch Rosen. |
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Glock 48 and a sidecar is my preference. Followed closely by the 19. I’m skinny and the 48 disappears in a slim T-shirt
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Quoted: Glock, Perfect Carry Gun. Pick one. Hard to claim Perfection when you have five generations and counting. View Quote oh for fuck's sake can you people get over this Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Quoted: Glock doesn't change and people complain they aren't keeping up with consumer demand. Glock changes in response to market forces and people make snarky jokes about five generations of perfection. What's next - angry posts that Aimpoint's "always ready, always on" slogan is BS because at some point you'll need to change the batteries? View Quote Some people are just contrarian haters. |
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Quoted: Quoted: The 19 conceals better for me. The longer slide pushes the grip into me. The 26 printed like crazy for me. This as well for me. I use a G19 RCS Morrigan holster for my G26 and don’t print at all. The longer holster pushes the grip in plus I get the short grip of the 26. |
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I don't carry any auto pistol that doesn't have a grip big enough for all my fingers.
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Quoted: 340pd begs to differ View Quote I used to carry an rmr 26 every day. Now I carry my 340pd most of the time. If I go somewhere that I may need a bit more, I carry a 19 or my Miller Custom 1911 in 9mm and the 340pd in an ankle holster. A little more firepower needed and I have my rattler sbr in a bag in my car right next to plate carrier... |
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Quoted: Quoted: I carried a 27 for years. First time I shot a 19 I switched. Then I switched most recently to a 34. I find it nearly as easy to conceal a 34 as I do to conceal a 27. I don't really like the 26/27 all that much, the grip length is just too short. Your perfect carry gun is a 34? Yep. |
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Quoted: I prefer the G26L. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/280357/A0475CDE-A548-46A4-BA08-DE3E694BC65C_jpe-1515201.JPG View Quote Never could bring myself to chop a G19 to make one of those, but when PSA finally does release that $300 G19 clone, I'll have a 26L. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: It’s been around since 1994 so that’s what you call track record. Love the versatility. 10 round mag, no problem. Need a little more fire power and grip, 12 rounder. Want the capacity of the G19, grab a G19 mag and a mag sleeve. Heck throw a 30 round mag in the truck just in case it gets rowdy out there. Should be in the hall of fame of carry pistols. It can be even more versatile if it's a G27 with a 40-9 conversion barrel. Run it in all the 9mm modes and you still can find .40 ammo during these panics. And get a 357 barrel. I did and i love running .357 sig.....when it can be found. :) |
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My carry switches between a 19x or a G45 depending on the day. I could just carry a 17 and there'd be no difference, or a 19 but I'm special that way.
Winter carry is a P226. I'm not fat at all, you can conceal pretty much anything at the 4-5 o'clock position provided you aren't wearing a tight or fitted shirt. That's just the summer, once winter rolls around (your mileage may vary) you could carry a Mk23 and no one would know. I tried the 26, but for my hands it's too small with the flush fit mag to blindly find, and if you carry the longer mags, you may as well go with the corresponding larger glock models. That's just me though, if a 26 works for you, more power to you. |
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48 with shield mags is my favorite carry gun ever. I think the thickness of the gun is the hardest part to conceal.
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