Glock 26 9MM Opinions?

TheHobbyist · Oct 8, 2020

Hope all is well wherever this message may find you and yours. There seems to be a strong brand loyalty and preference to this variant; I would like to hear any feedback or thoughts you are willing to share.

Yes, I understand this is a S&W forum...

There is nothing here, other than what you bring (to channel Star Wars).

I would be interested in any feedback or thoughts on this firearm. This is my second post in almost 10 years, relative to Glock, so it is not an endorsement or trying to stir the waters...it is just a simple questions.

In your opinion, based on first-hand knowledge, what has been your experience?

Thank you in advance and hope all is well.

fmflorida · Oct 8, 2020

Full disclosure, my experience is with the Glock 27 in .40S&W however the 26 and 27 are identical besides caliber.

That said, I loved mine, it shot great, it was a perfect gun to carry if I was just around my desk or home. Easy to conceal.

Reason I liked it was I could toss a Glock 23 mag in it with a grip extension and have a full size grip if needed.

If you plan to get a G19 in the future, a G26 would be a great start.

Im NOT by any stretch a Glock fan....Not a fan of any polymer guns, not even the M&Ps so much, but both Glock and Smith make good polymer guns, at a decent price.

CH4 · Oct 8, 2020

I really like mine! I am far from a Glock fanboy, but I’ve owned the 19, 21, 23, 26, 27, 29 and 30 - I still have the 26 and 29. I like the 26’s size balanced with the selection of magazines with capacities from 10-33 rounds, which also fit in my 9mm AR pistol.
Mine is a Blue Label 26 that came with the Ameriglo Bold slights.

Erocksmash · Oct 8, 2020

A fantastic Cary gun IMO... will accept the standard g26 mags G19/17/19x mags... had one for a bit, but got rid of it for a G19(wanted the option for a light)... really can't go wrong with a Glock because Glock is Glock no matter the caliber. Purpose built weapons and certainly not pretty...

jimmyj · Oct 8, 2020

I like my G26 and CCW it but I like calibers beginning with a "40" so I also CCW much of the time my G27 .40.

I took a new member of my church security team to the range yesterday to shoot his new Glock which was a model 45 (9mm). I had not handled one prior but I was impressed with it. Model 45 has a M17 frame with a M19 slide. Grip is slimmer than a regular M17 (?)

Muss Muggins · Oct 8, 2020

I have one that I shoot and carry regularly. The finest concealed carry fighting pistol going . . .

Jessie · Oct 8, 2020

I’ve heard little bad about the G26.
A little chunky these days but a positive performer.

loknload · Oct 8, 2020

Never was a Glock fan until I purchased my 27. I prefer the .40 over 9mm.
But the 26 carries the same reputations.

CH4 · Oct 8, 2020

loknload said:
Never was a Glock fan until I purchased my 27. I prefer the .40 over 9mm.
But the 26 carries the same reputations.

Yeah, I like the 40 over 9mm too, I only went with the 26 so I could share magazines with my 9mm AR. I really liked my Gen 3 27.

hkcavalier · Oct 8, 2020

I've carried one for about 6 years. It's great for carry, I can easily have 12+1 on tap with a 19 round G17 mag in my pocket.

I've held the P365 and the Hellcat, sure they're smaller, but neither blew me away enough to dump my Glock.

loknload · Oct 8, 2020

CH4,,,That’s a nice Glock collection,,,

I purchased my 27 on a whim and it’s one of the best handguns I own and that I shoot the best. I use this as a carry piece and the only other Glock I own is. 33

Glashaus · Oct 8, 2020

My G26 is a favorite carry piece of mine, great pistol!

adwjc · Oct 8, 2020

Glock 26

The 26 is hands down the best all around small pistol I have found.

The deciding factor for me was that my department mandated the Glock 17 or 19, and I liked the magazine interchangeability.

If you really look, the 26 is smaller than the 19, but not all that much side by side, when you see that you are giving up 5 rounds. If you are going to put magazine or grip extensions on it, do your self a favor and look hard at the 19 (unless you want both-lol)

Where it shines is as a back up either in an ankle or vest holster.

These days I like it for CCW use because under a sweatshirt or short jacket, even in a OWB holster there is no extra barrel length to stick out.

Also, if you are going to customize, you can change sights, trigger, almost every internal part. The market is just loaded with Glock parts and accessories.

AlHunt · Oct 8, 2020

Kind of redundant here, but, yep it's a great gun, shoots well, carries well. I have a 26 and a 33.

surfgun · Oct 8, 2020

The 26 also does not take up much space on a battle belt rig. It tucks in nicely between magazine pouches, bayonet and other battle rattle.

tominboise · Oct 8, 2020

I carry mine every time I leave the house. Great guns.

DeplorabusUnum · Oct 8, 2020

Hard to beat a glock for reliability

I own the 19 and love it. It has never jammed on me, and I've had it for 9 or 10 years. It's my bedside gun. My brother has the 26 and I've shot it a good bit. Personally I prefer the 19. I like having at least 3 fingers around the butt (of the gun). Just didn't like the short grip on the 26, but it's a great little carry gun. I'm sure you would be happy with either. I agree with the earlier comment about adding extended magazines to the 26. If you're going to do that just get the 19 and you're carrying 15 + 1.

AppStFan · Oct 9, 2020

In my opinion, the Glock 26 continues to be one of the best pistols ever produced by Glock. It is a little chunky and not the prettiest girl at the dance but it is versatile and is small enough to be carried but large enough to be a serious fighting pistol.

BillBond · Oct 9, 2020

I have owned a Glock 17, 19, 26 and 34.

IMO the 26 is too small and the 34 is too big.
YMMV

Andyd · Oct 9, 2020

I have several Glocks and enjoy shooting especially my G19's and G17. I have a G26 for well over a decade but have always preferred to carry the G19 for the simple fact, that I can draw the longer gripped G19 much more positively and also get faster follow up shots because of that.

Since I have a SIG Sauer P365, the G26 has not been carried anymore and the G19 is my winter gun.

Glock 26 9MM Opinions?

Member

Member

US Veteran

Attachments

Member

Member

Member

US Veteran

Absent Comrade

US Veteran

US Veteran

Absent Comrade

Member

Member

Member

Member

Member

Member

Member

Member

Member

Similar threads