Anyone who has carried a full size gun and a gun with a sub compact grip has experienced this. Regarding caliber, it’s better to have the one we will practice with and can better afford to shoot. Holy shit, did you miss your meds today? Is Hickock45 a clown. I had one! Not so much. It has become in vogue for every gun reviewer to mention how ugly they think a glock is. All three pistols in this comparison are subcompact 9mm handgunsdesigned primarily for concealed carry. products sale. then I can add another tool to the toolbox. Springfield Announces the New Hellcat RDP With 3.8″ Barrel, Compensator and HEX Optic, Diamondback DBX57 Video Review: 5.7x28mm Piston-Driven Pistol, How I Ended My Search for the Perfect Everyday Carry Pistol, http://gunivore.com/pistol/sig-sauer-p228-review/, https://danyang-kropmasasage.blogspot.com, https://Ricewine-kropmasasage3.blogspot.com. Compare the dimensions and specs of Glock G26 and Taurus G3c Just what I needed another caliber to load and carry ammo for. Nano, Sig 938, Kahr PM9, XDS 45, Sig P290 and a few others. It will make a small click and you can feel it. My response to them is to forego the field stripping and toss my gun in the dishwasher and follow that up with a cheap lube job. Finally, let’s get to size and weight. The one major measurement difference is the weight, where the Glock 43 is significantly lighter. Overall: * * *  If I absolutely needed a firearm to work everytime I pulled the trigger, it would be hard not to take another look at a Glock. I find beauty in utility, practicality an simplicity. Ideally, these should include different bullet weights (at the extremes of what is common for that cartridge, say 115 gr and 147 gr for 9 mm). The reset is both audible and tactile and once you pass the reset point, you can press it again for another shot with no take-up. That said, if you can manage to keep your head in the game, the Glock field strips very easily and quickly. (3) Shoot off hand with good fundamentals at the same standard distance. You need a 9mm, buy a conversion barrel and 9mm magazines. The G26 benefits from the texturing improvements that’s a feature of all of the Gen 4 guns. If I can’t put ten rounds out of ten in a ten-inch circle at 25 yards, then I either need to practice more (duh) or find a gun that I can shoot more accurately. etc.). I disagree with your dis-assembly analysis on principle. Great guns. The magazine release button has been enlarged on the Gen 4 G26 and is easily reversible for left-handed shooters. All kidding aside, you Glock guys can take a joke, right? Dial it down. Why the hell would you put a mag extension on a sub-compact gun? Second I object to your unnecessary casual reference to Jesus Christ…. So do guns, including Glocks. They probably have the best name recognition in the entire firearms industry. Oh well. Sure, they make a pocket holster for it (I have one), but the pistol is a bit too large to be comfortably carried that way. I told them that I couldn’t. Overall width:       1.18 inches In nearly every application, we would recommend buying the Glock 26 over the Glock 43. I also have other brand guns many of these are also very good. It’s not as clean a break as a SAO gun, but damn close. In the interest of full disclosure, the first two semi-automatic pistols that I owned were a Beretta 92 and a Springfield Armory XD(M). Each one changes the grip and feel of the gun. I was not allowed to shoot until I had done that over and over and over…. Some of us LIKE being heathens. What’s not to love! I am not a Glock fanatic but I do enjoy the two that I own. I like having three options, and that came in handy when ammo was in short supply. Form follows function. If there is nothing in the chamber, why not use that time as dry fire practice? Also, I never fire my Glock to field strip it. Your post is whiny, whiny, whiny and way too long, making no original point. A popular option for concealed carry, the GLOCK 26 Gen5 MOS features the GLOCK Marksman Barrel (GMB), delivering increased accuracy with polygonal rifling and an improved barrel crown. I’d love to carry my PPK/S. A G26 in a single stack with grip extensions, proper sights, and a better take down method would be damn close to the perfect CCW gun. The only XD series that field strips w/o a trigger pull is the XDM. This means followup shots are WAY faster than almost anything out there (and why they are popular in competition). The last book was shot with a 45ACP round nose 230 gr and a HP 230 gr. I think that the small size of this one really intrigued me because it makes it very easy to conceal. But the shooter can’t see it during a shooting session. I put extended take downs on any Glock I plan on keeping because it is a PITA indubitably but…does a dishwasher actually get it done? If I cared what other people thought, I’d worry about if its ugly, or not-cool. That includes how it is not prone to electromagnetic interference, that you can attach headphones to it so that no one else can hear the beeping, and the adjustable height, so even kids can use this. One of the most egregious blemishes is the method by which you field strip the pistol. I’ve owned a 3rd Generation G26 for about 6 years and I put Pearce extensions on all 12 of the magazines I eventually bought. Agreed, I think that docking it for that is kind of odd. But I am planning on turning it into one of my business’s sample guns for students to try and replace it full time with better (for me) carry options. Times change. You give the impression that you sit behind a desk and write your reviews based on the first time you hold a weapon A balance between capacity and stopping power is second, so that means .40S&W. First and foremost, the additional magazine capacity is a huge plus for the Glock 26. Rating “STYLE” is so unimportant to be almost irrelevant, or at least it should not be weighted as important catagory as much important categories, which far outweigh “style”. Thousands of rounds later I can remember one FTF on a PMC 115 range round. Then again, the likelihood of being in a DGU at all is incredibly small given where I live and the places I would likely find myself. Hello Dear, are you genuinely visiting this It widely copied. It’s a tool, plain and simple. It should be shot to absolute shit. Granted, the likelihood of finding myself in such a situation is statistically very very small. PS: Spewing garbage and then saying it’s a joke is not a free pass, it is disingenuous and transparent. The other kid practically screamed “That’s a f*ckin’ GLOCK!” And they both took a couple big steps back. Whether these things are worth it to you or not is a personal decision. It’s worth a read.”. I can shoot the G26 accurately enough to get the job done, but I’ll not be taking this gun to any competitions. They’re lucky they weren’t tarred and feathered by an angry mob. In another 4 or five years, when I am at say…. The G26’s capacity is nice, but I would be willing to trade some of that for a thinner profile. You have a long pull that first round, most of it wasted, until you pick up that last 20% and fully cock it and release the striker. He hug them in the range while still dripping. Maybe it’s the placebo affect, but I don’t care. Now I know the author has a mullet and is 80 pounds overweight. Recently though, I came across a great article that goes into this topic in detail, explains why there’s a difference between the Glock grip angle and those of other guns such as the 1911 and what to do about. So… you’re saying they had to invent a failure? I use this mag for a spare when traveling. I would be interested in a head-to-head 19 to 26 comparison. 3000+ uneventful rounds later, I know I can trust my life to it. I’ve never had a problem or even came close to ventilating a friend while stripping. Please immediately review the perfect, modern handgun you are referring to so I can go out and buy one. Shoot some steel plates and watch them move with authority. The differences between the two are mostly very minor, but there are a couple. © COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. In 1989, Glock probably had a cutting-edge appearance. empty, but holds only half as many rounds as the G26 and is less pleasant to shoot, even with standard .38 rounds. They have a very simple external design that many people find to be somewhat sleek. Right? I was in a situation wher a guy pulled a shotgun on me. What actually made me buy my first glo k was I actually shot a gen 4 19 before I bought… I did the same with the g26. I had a G27 (.40S&W) as my EDC gun. The XDs has a trigger spring kit out for $20 that folks claim works a miracle also if these are more than you want to spend. On the flip side, if you buy a G27, you can get a drop-in 9mm barrel and have a dual-purpose gun. I will pick up my new G27 on Friday, and already ordered a Comp-Tac MTAC KYDEX shell to change out my holster. GLOCK 26 Similar in size and weight to the small-frame snub-nose revolvers it has replaced, the GLOCK 26 fires the popular 9 mm Luger cartridge with minimum recoil and more on-target accuracy at a fast rate of fire. I don’t think style should be in the “star ratings”. I get the feeling that I could drive my F150 over the damn thing and it would barely scratch it. Some years ago, I had a Glock 17. In local competitions sometimes a 1911 wins, and sometimes something else. Bottom line a Glock will shoot every time, I trust my life with these guns, Glock is my conceal carry weapon. They just get the job done, have a decent trigger, and keep on trucking. Strip gun, clean, assemble, function check. Pretty it isn’t either. So, I bought a Glock, just to say I did, and that ugly thing grew on me… Now, Glocks are my go-to primary carry and will likely remain that way. Call it what you like, it was easily recognizable that night and i think they both knew it was going to go bang if i decided to pull the trigger. Right here is the perfect blog for anybody who really wants to understand this topic. The G27 is decidedly not. One note about the rear view — the G26 is almost an inch longer than the P290, so the backplate is that much closer to the camera. So give me thinner (assuming it’s not a foot long), not necessarily snubbier. Some people say they can shoot the G26 better than their bigger Glocks and suggest the shorter barrel means less error induced by barrel vibration. For those who doubt this, I submit that you look at the history of court action against cigarette manufacturers. You save $50, but give up the larger mag release, interchangeable back straps, the more aggressive grip texture and one magazine. Plenty of useful information here. Heck, I never even considered aiming a gun at someone while I field strip it to be “ok” regardless. As someone else said, drop the mag, rack the slide twice, check the chamber, point in a safe direction and pull the trigger. We won’t all shoot the same gun the same way; not all guns will shoot the same ammo the same way. However, I often thought their should have been. I went over the top with modifications, well, because I could, not because I needed to. Lolol outraged GLOCK fanboi identified I agree! The pierce grip extension makes the grip about the same length as a 19 grip. The machine has a preset ground balance feature to avoid detecting minerals. Also, when it comes to the magazine capacity, the Baby Glock has a standard one of 10+1. And shoulder holsters (remember those?) We all know it’s bad. Who can’t love a gun this small that holds 11 rounds with a spare G17+2 mag as a backup. As it currently stands, I think I’d still steer people either to the Springfield Armory XD/XD(M) or the Smith & Wesson M&P. I own plenty of other handguns but these, aside from my LCR .357, are what I carry most. Glock also still offers the Gen 3 G26. Ooh, which boat? I walked outside for a smoke but had to leave hospital property to do so. Customize This: * * * * * They’re, for the most part, nice people. I rented an number of other guns and tried them at the range. The 26 is intended to be a defensive handgun that you carry with you and might have a need to employ in all kinds of conditions. Sadly Glock stopped mfg them when the new bbls started production. The next mode is Discrimination mode and it can automatically remove unwanted metals from its detection. http://bestmetaldetecotr.com/. We are sure that you’ve heard of Glock. I do like my glocks. If people are dumb enough to shoot the gun when CLEANING IT, that’s the fault of the individual, and is not a fault of the manufacturer, and definitely not a flaw of the gun. Since I shoot a Glock competitively, I was considering a G26, so it’s great to see some comparisons. it really helped me make a decision on which Glock I wanted to get. The Glock 26 holds 10+1 rounds of 9x19, in a compact double-stack magazine. They are some of the most popular pistols available on the market, for reasons that we will get into. I enjoy shooting 1911s, and they are beautiful, but they have entirely too many parts and pieces for my taste. A gen3 G26 was my first ccw, and I still own it and carry it. Just not with this gun it seems. Those books are 2.5 – 3 inches thick. I will say however, that Glock was amazingly reliable. The problem is that much has changed in the 34 years since the G17 first appeared. I’m 6′ tall and weigh about 200 lbs. All in all I was very impressed with this gun straight out of the box with no practice. Have to agree. No mention of it in the review, so I’m assuming not. It isn’t the prettiest but it has never misfired. I feel bad for new potential gun owners who will read this and think that a gun is more or less safe because of extra hoops you have to jump through to take it apart. G43 definitely takes some time learning to shoot accurately. Seems perfection would be one gun to rule them all…. When wearing one of those, the G19 mag fits beautifully in the G26. The glock isn’t a range toy or something shiny to look at. There are 2 or 3 Pearce grip extsns that go on the G26 mag. It seems like you’d rate the MP9C higher in the same rigors. Personal opinions aside. Not a single failure to fire, feed, or eject no matter what sort of crap ammo I fed it. The bigger kid put both hands up in the air and kept back pedaling til they both finally turned around and took off running. My S&W 642 clocks in at 15 oz. That gun has thousands of rounds through it and it has never had a single failure. If you do not want to hit what you are shooting at buy the 43x 21 feet 12 inchs low 14 inches to the left what a piece of crap, buy the 23 it is a wonder, long with my glock 19 I was toled about the 43 x but did not listen. The barrel, in comparison to earlier Glocks, was made significantly shorter, and the grip drastically cut down to just a two-finger affair. Reliability: * * * * * I bought my gram a G26. There are loads of “right” choices, it’s purely a matter of your preference. Every model gun is eventually going to have one that has a problem. As such, some shooters find them to be less accurate. If ya absolutely, positively, have to have a grip extension for the 26, there are better products than the Pierce “Pinky” extension. No, the important thing is getting the job done. G43 has a few less bullets, but is much thinner, lighter, and concealable. It is only .2in less concealable than the new G43. Buy what you are going to carry. A whole star because the gun needs a trigger pull to be taken down? Fantastic site. I’ve had Glocks for 25 years and have had all of the 9mm, 40, and 45 calibers at some point. I got one that works for me. Replacing a G19 which replaced a G17 from twenty years ago. Sights:                    Fixed front sight dot, rear sight channel Just as though putting away for storage. And, tons of things run just like a damn Deere…. Normally, I’d shoot the more standard 25 yards, but the range I was shooting on this time was limited to 20 yards. In both cases, field stripping is brain-dead simple – lock the slide back, flip a lever, release the slide and take it right off. And one of the compromises I decided to make was to reconsider my opinion on Glocks. It has proven itself. great article that goes into this topic in detail, In Illinois, Loose Lips Can Sink Your Gun Rights. There is absolutely nothing “wrong” with Glocks, they certainly lack flair, they are more expensive than the Ruger SR series (which copies Glock hard) and the S&W M&P series (barely). Get the trapezoid takedown lever from Brass Stacker. While short and clean, the problem with the SAO trigger is that it requires an external safety in order for it to be safely carried “cocked and locked.”  Some folks eschew the idea of external safeties on carry guns as simply one more thing you have to remember to disengage if you are in a gunfight when milliseconds count. HIT the Bat Chute. The magazine capacity is 6+1. I love each handgun. You certainly put a fresh spin on a topic which has been written about for ages. Right now that means pull the trigger or use some kind of a decocker mechanism. With a decent holster, the little 26 is easy to carry concealed. Glocks are definitely the “Chevy’s” of the Gun world; BLAND ON THE INSIDE AND OUT, but the best “motors” of any truck (I drive a Ford, and carry and XD for duty, so that is high praise coming from me!). The weapon measures 6.41 inches long with a 3.42 inch barrel. I later added Taran Tactical baseplate extensions and Hogue rubber grip sleeve, improving fit even more. My most current purchase is a gen 4 26 Flat Dark Earth with Firefly night sights and Pierce plus 3 extentions. If not for the field strip issue, I’d consider one of its big brothers to be a perfect gun for new shooters. Wouldn’t the overall rating be **** instead if ***? The weight difference between the three frames is 3/8 of an ounce each. It has only one less round than model G26 with a lot more whallop! People come in different sizes with different preferences. It’s a little big for some of my clothes, but fits in the right front pocket of almost everything I wear. Will Georgia Go Easy On Accidental Airport Carry? If you want to try a tiny 9mm +P with a barrel the same length as the Glock and 7+1 try a Boberg XR9-S (Shorty now owned by Bond Arms). Guns aren’t supposed to be pretty, and those that are usually aren’t shot. The second category of people acknowledge that the Glock is a good gun, but won’t ever buy one because of all the assclowns in category one. It was fairly accurate before all this unnecessary stuff, but now I can shoot it more accurately than my Smith m19, Ruger GP100 and Beretta 92A1. For me, the presence of the takedown lever makes the XD (and the M&P to a lesser extent) less comfortable to shoot with a competition/thumbs forward grip. Weight:                  21.7 oz. 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There are some measurement differences, but the biggest difference is the double stack magazine of the Glock 26. The Model 26 weighs in at about 21.5 ounces empty, is about six and one-half inches in length and four inches high. For Glock 26/27/33 Streamlight is one of the first subcompact pistol lights with both an LED illuminator and a laser. PTGB All hollow point ammo was quality Self Defense type, like he carries. Own a glock – like a High Power or a Smith model 10 – as a pivotal peice of firearms history. The Executive Officer on the submarine I served on had a plaque on his door that read, “The Stupid Shall Be Punished”. Reliability, versatility, and accuracy all in a compact package. Terrific review. The Glock 26 is a subcompact 9mm firearm also known as the original “Baby Glock.” This weapon has been around for well over a decade, and was originally intended for concealed carry.To this day, it is still one of the most popular Glocks for concealed carry.. For others (like me), it feels unnatural. Many of my SIG SAUER pistols work the same way and I love this method. The leverage to control pistol flip for me is in the lower fingers (visibly obvious when I shoot with a flush vs extended mag). I just bought a Gen 4 G27 for the same reasons. I get that tritium adds to the cost, but given this gun’s primary mission, I’d argue that it would be worth it as standard equipment. I absolutely hate ‘accuracy tests’ like this: Load some cheap, crap ammo, shoot offhand and lay claim to whether or not the gun is accurate. Sticker price of $509.99 but out the door with taxes, background check and one Pearce Grip Extension I paid about $580. As someone stated above, a 22 is better than no gun at all. Propper shorts (on Amazon), in particular, are excellent. I plan on giving the XDs .45 a try with the 4″ barrel for summer carry myself and try the trigger kit. Here’s how I would like to see gun accuracy reviews done (or even one way for individuals test/determine accuracy for their own use).