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Thread: Glock 26 GEN 5
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October 14th, 2019, 01:18 PM #11
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October 14th, 2019, 01:26 PM #12
Re: Glock 26 GEN 5
A buddy of mine picked up a Gen 5 Glock 26 earlier this year, he likes it a lot. My wife switched to the Glock 26 in 2005, she has EDCed it since then, over 15,000 rounds through it. She loves the Gen 3 version, fits her hands perfectly.
I have never liked the 26 - the reason, the rear grip hump. I EDC a Glock 19. I have shot the Gen 2.5 & Gen 3 26s, I have owned a Gen 4, and I have shot my buddy's Gen 5. The Gen 4 and Gen 5 with the smallest grip option are better for me, but still not enough for me to like the 26. Last year I ran across a Gen 3 Glock 26 that had a grip reduction and stippling job at Keystone Shooting Center. The grip felt perfect, I rented it and after shooting it, bought it. First and only Glock 26 that I have ever really liked.
If I was mandated to carry a Glock 26 and I was given the choice of which standard factory one I could buy, I would most likely buy the Gen 5 Front Serrations model.
Its good to have options.
Regarding Magpul mags, I have used them in my 19s and my 26s - 100% reliable with several thousand rounds through 3 of each model. My buddy has also been using the 12 round Magpul Glock 26 mags in his Gen 5 26 without any issue.
OP,
Good luck with your decision.Tomorrow's battle is won during today's practice.
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October 14th, 2019, 06:09 PM #13
Re: Glock 26 GEN 5
I just got back from mechanicsburg ordnance and got a screaming deal on a gen 4 g26. It is used but very lightly and a crossbreed holster. I think he’s the best shop in the center state
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October 14th, 2019, 08:58 PM #14
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October 15th, 2019, 04:37 PM #15
Re: Glock 26 GEN 5
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October 17th, 2019, 09:42 AM #16Active Member
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Re: Glock 26 GEN 5
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October 29th, 2019, 12:55 PM #17Banned
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Re: Glock 26 GEN 5
I have one and like it. I use the 12 round pmag in it most often, 27 rounder for reload. 40 rounds of 9mm in an easy to live with arrangement? Yes.
Gen5 feels better to me than 4. Trigger feels nicer stock for stock and no more finger grooves. Not the crazy jump for me that it was from 3 to 4 though. I sold off gen3s to get gen4s. I'm not about to dump everything in similar fashion but I'll buy gen5s going forward.
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October 29th, 2019, 01:14 PM #18
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January 19th, 2020, 10:20 AM #19
Re: Glock 26 GEN 5
I have both the 26 and the 43. The 43 is slimmer and wears easier. While it may only be a "1/4" slimmer" it sure feels like a lot slimmer and lighter when it's on my body. The 43 is also lighter and that is a huge plus for me.
I was looking around for something as light as possible in effective caliber for quite some time. I tried a ruger LCP and had to return it to the factory for misfeeds (they replaced the barrel and slide). I'm going to sell it one of these days. So, eventually I settled upon the G43, right around the lightest possible gun that was also absolutely dependable.
I did carry the 26 as well, but it just feels heavy and "clunky" to me. Which is why it is now the bedside gun.
I also love to pocket carry the Smith 642, and nothing beats that gun for instant grip and draw capability while pocket carrying. No semi can compare. In my opinion, you shouldn't pocket carry a semi at all, since you cannot get instant grip and draw on it anyhow.
Now the original poster wanted to know about the 26 instead of his carry gun, the 19. I'd say yes, it would conceal easier with the short grip and reduced weight. However, I'd like to NOT respond appropriately to his question, and say he should be getting the G43 instead. Who cares about 4 rounds less? The gun is lighter and wears better and that is a huge improvement. The 43x is super nice to hold in your hand, but why carry that instead of a G26? (if the G43x had a rail, I'd be all in though)
There are other gun makers that make a light carry gun, but in the end, which of them can beat glock reliability, or takedown? None.
A carry gun isn't supposed to look pretty. It doesn't have to be the most accurate. It doesn't have to feel good in your hand. It must be light enough for you to want to carry it, effective, and must go bang every time.
So yes, G26 or better yet, G43.
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Re: Glock 26 GEN 5
Have not owned a Glock 26 for years,mostly the Glock 19 there was not much of a difference.My steady everyday carry is my Glock 43X, G 26 used goes for $ 275 in my area while Glock 19 goes $ 400-$425 used,Originally I have gotten deals on the G 43x which I passed to the classifieds.Highly recommend the 43X !
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