Grip Extension on a Glock 26? Yes/No?

[MarcS]

Originally Posted by Lougotzz

I would like to know how you like the glock 26 as well as the 19. I am contimplating a G26. I like to pocket carry. Is it safe to pocket carry without a pocket holster. If I go with a 26 what is a good defense load.

I am a 1911 / 45 acp man so please point me in the right direction. Do you think I would be better with the 45 acp version of the g26( I dont know the number). thanks

Since Justin and i use the same setup (believe it or not, my group of friends that carry actually has standardized weapons and equipment) I'll give you the answer.

Glocks require a holster that covers the trigger for safe carry. Really, any gun you pocket carry you should use a pocket holster to keep the gun in an upright position for (relatively) quick access. Also, never carry anything else in the same pocket.

Seriously, a loaded Glock 26 might weight down your pants a bit. They come in at a hair under 20oz unloaded and carry 10+1. You're looking at around a pound and a half. Go to a gun shop and fondle one before you make your decision. A well designe pocket holster might get away with making it look like a fat wallet. They're small, but they're not all that tiny. To give you a size reference, I'm pretty sure Justin's girlfriend is packing a pair of D's, if not DD's.

Glock does not make a .45ACP on the 26 frame. The glock 30 is close to the size of the glock 19 and wider. The Glock 36 i don't recommend as it is single stack, giving you a mere 6+1 and no magazine compatibility with larger glock .45's...and it's still pretty chunky. Anyway, no real reason for a .45 over a 9mm anyway with modern ammunition choices.

Anyway, we all carry G26's in a galco ankle glove and the 19's in an approved strong side holster. Standardized ammo is the 147gr Winchester Ranger.

[JustinM]

Originally Posted by MarcS

Justin has a 19, and i definately told him to "take those fucking extensions off" the day he bought his 26, so the point of this thread, i assume, is "look at my girlfriends big tits."

36DD


I don;t use the extension anyways. Just wanted to see the reactions.

[Lougotzz]

I pocket carry a Colt officers ACP. I don't put it in a holster. I carry it with hammer down because of no holster. In my other pocket I carry 2 spare mags so I carry 21 45 acp.

How chunky are those mags. If I carry one in the gun and a spare I will be at 21 rounds as well. Will the glock take a plus p to make the 9mm more effective? Do you know a size ratio to the Colt Officers acp? How does it feed HP's? Any other info would help. Thanks

[JustinM]

Originally Posted by Lougotzz

I pocket carry a Colt officers ACP. I don't put it in a holster. I carry it with hammer down because of no holster. In my other pocket I carry 2 spare mags so I carry 21 45 acp.

How chunky are those mags. If I carry one in the gun and a spare I will be at 21 rounds as well. Will the glock take a plus p to make the 9mm more effective? Do you know a size ratio to the Colt Officers acp? How does it feed HP's? Any other info would help. Thanks

Yes the Glock will take and feed any kind of ammo.

If I carried my 26 in the pocket, and 2 reloads I'd have 31 rounds.

I don't know the size ratio because I only own Glocks (at this time), and I'm not interested in carrying anything else.

[MarcS]

Originally Posted by Lougotzz

I pocket carry a Colt officers ACP. I don't put it in a holster. I carry it with hammer down because of no holster. In my other pocket I carry 2 spare mags so I carry 21 45 acp.

How chunky are those mags. If I carry one in the gun and a spare I will be at 21 rounds as well. Will the glock take a plus p to make the 9mm more effective? Do you know a size ratio to the Colt Officers acp? How does it feed HP's? Any other info would help. Thanks

In that case the 26 should be no problem for you to pocket carry. If you carry 1 in the gun for 10+1 rounds, you can carry a glock 17 mag as a spare for a total of 28 rounds. The larger mag will stick out the bottom, but it will not effect the guns functioning. The glock will feed anything.

The glock can handle +P with ease, but there's no need for it with modern ammo. I carry standard pressure 147gr Winchester Ranger's in 9mm and they perform just as well or better than the +P offerings with less felt recoil.

[BUCKMARK]

Not to hijack...

But I happen to have a used Glock G26 for sale with night sights. Pm if interested.

[MarcS]

Originally Posted by BUCKMARK

Not to hijack...

But I happen to have a used Glock G26 for sale with night sights. Pm if interested.

That's certainly not a hijack, i suggest you take him up on it if his price is reasonable. Nothing wrong with a used glock.

[billamj]

Originally Posted by MarcS

uh....what?

I'd have to vote yes on the tits, no on the grip extension. Now get that gun out of the way.

I'm with Marc 110% here. Get rid of the weapon. Actually, now that I think about it you could also get rid of the.... oh, never mind.

[K31]

I have the grip extension on 4 mags for 2 G27's and have never had a problem with any of them. The pistols defiantly feel better in my hand when I can get my pinky around the grip.

[MarcS]

I've tested accuracy and rapid fire controllability with and without the pinky rest on the 26. I found no difference.