For about the last year or so, I've been carrying a 640 (in the pocket) as my off-duty. Latley, I've been considering switching to a Glock 26 due to higher capacity and quicker 2nd shot capability. I would prefer to carry the Glock in the same manner. Just wanted to hear your opinion. Thanks.
640 vs Glock 26
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For about the last year or so, I've been carrying a 640 (in the pocket) as my off-duty. Latley, I've been considering switching to a Glock 26 due to higher capacity and quicker 2nd shot capability. I would prefer to carry the Glock in the same manner. Just wanted to hear your opinion. Thanks.
I go back and forth between a 642 and Glock 26. The airweight goes with me when nothing else can...
IMO, the GLOCK 26 has it's place in the law enforcement community, but that place is not in the pocket. I, like ken158, have both, but the only pistol that rides regulary in my pocket is either an Airweight Centennial or a KAHR PM9.
And again, IMO, I think second shot capability is in no way compromised with the 640 or for that matter the 642, when either is properly loaded and trained with...
And again, IMO, I think second shot capability is in no way compromised with the 640 or for that matter the 642, when either is properly loaded and trained with...
DocAlamo
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When the mood strikes, I carry my G26 in a pocket holster. Most times I carry my various J frames in a pocket holster.
I absolutely love my G26 ... very accurate gun and very easy to conceal.
Dr. Bill
I absolutely love my G26 ... very accurate gun and very easy to conceal.
Dr. Bill
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Neither. Get an M&P compact.
Cruiser RN
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For pocket carry the 640 rides with me.I am not law enforcement but I do not see how second shot enters into the equation as the 640 and Glock 26 are both DAO,and with the trigger work done on my 640 I can probably put the second shot faster and more smoothly with it.As long as you put in the required range time to gain profiency you should be fine with what you have.....Stay Safe and God Bless.......Mike
HEADKNOCKER
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The G26 will never pocket carry as good as the MOD640..
I Do like the Glock 26 BTW..
What you Realy Need to do is scarf up one of those Pre Lock 642-1s before they all vanish..
The Airweight in a pocket holster almost disapears, Only thing better for pocket carry I've found is the 342Ti..
I've carried my 940, a 9mm 640, several times in my pocket & find it kinda heavy for pocket carry..
Headknockers Pocket Rockets
-342Ti--642--940-
I Do like the Glock 26 BTW..
What you Realy Need to do is scarf up one of those Pre Lock 642-1s before they all vanish..
The Airweight in a pocket holster almost disapears, Only thing better for pocket carry I've found is the 342Ti..
I've carried my 940, a 9mm 640, several times in my pocket & find it kinda heavy for pocket carry..
Headknockers Pocket Rockets
-342Ti--642--940-
wjh2657
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I am a little man but in the winter I wear baggy (oversized) Corduroy Haggars held up with wide suspenders and covered with a sweater. I carry a G23 in a Disantis Super Fly pocket holster. I have my right front pocket reinforced by sewing BTW. The pockets are deep, the cord material is bulky and covers outline. Suspenders take up the weight. I switch around and sometimes carry a S&W 640 the same way. In the Winter, with heavier clothing the bigger guns can be pocket carried if you pick your accessories carefully.I carry an extra mag and the Surefire in the left pocket. I prefer the pocket carry because I can be casual and have my hand on the gun at the same time! Just an old man with a smile and his hands in his pockets, nothing out of order!
photoman
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The only advantage the G26 has over the 640 is more bullets downrange given the same amount of time. This is assuming you need to send more than five downrange which, statistically speaking, is not likely.
I think the 642 is a better pocket option than the 640 although I use both in the role.
Edit to add: The G26 sights are much better.
I think the 642 is a better pocket option than the 640 although I use both in the role.
Edit to add: The G26 sights are much better.
Golddog
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The 640 is much easier to pocket carry comfortably. The Glock 26 is far easier to shoot fast and well, thanks to a better trigger.
So I abandoned pocket carry. I'd rather be accurate than comfortable.
So I abandoned pocket carry. I'd rather be accurate than comfortable.
I alternate between my 442 and my Glock 26. My method of carry is in my right front pocket in a RKBA holster that covers the trigger/trigger guard. This works for me, and is easy to accomplish since I wear cargo pants 95% of the time.
jframe
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New Model 40-1 Classic in nickel in my left front pocket. Use a Galco horsehide or a leather holster well worn by a local leather man. As long as I am not wearing cargo shorts, this works for me.
wjh2657
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Exactly why I put in NY1 trigger. No it is no longer competitive with a 1911 trigger (actually, it never was!) but it is now a much safer trigger pull. My Glock is for SD not competition so no problem.
My two favorite carry guns are a G26 and a Smith 442. I have Kramer pocket holsters for them both. The 442 is significantly easier to carry in the pocket than the Glock. The G26 is my preferred primary CCW in a belt or manbag. The 442 is ALWAYS in my left front pocket, either as a backup or as a primary.
Regarding the Glock trigger: I use a Saf-T-Blok http://members.aol.com/saftblok/ on all the Glocks that I carry unconventionally. I practice with it and it is just a part of my Manual of Arms. It significantly increases my comfort level. Carrying a Glock in a belt holster where the trigger is covered is certainly acceptable if you are trained. I'm a little less comfortable with it in my pocket in a holster. Anyone who carries a Glock without a holster in the pocket, purse, belt, etc. is a just a twitch away from a problem.
Bob
Regarding the Glock trigger: I use a Saf-T-Blok http://members.aol.com/saftblok/ on all the Glocks that I carry unconventionally. I practice with it and it is just a part of my Manual of Arms. It significantly increases my comfort level. Carrying a Glock in a belt holster where the trigger is covered is certainly acceptable if you are trained. I'm a little less comfortable with it in my pocket in a holster. Anyone who carries a Glock without a holster in the pocket, purse, belt, etc. is a just a twitch away from a problem.
Bob
Hi,
Advantages the 26 has over the J-Frame:
-Sights (already mentioned).
-Trigger is much easier to hit more accurately with.
-More than twice the capacity (11 vs 5).
-Faster reloads.
-Better ballistics.
-Easier to manage recoil.
If any situation where you would need your carry gun, the G26 would be a much better gun to defend/fight with.
With that said, not many people can pocket carry a G26 with an appropriate level of concealment IMHO. I really think the G26 is a belt gun, and honestly if you can belt up a 26, you would be much better off belting up a 19 or 23.
I think the 642/442 lends very well to pocket concealment because of its shape and weight. Personally I don't see the carry use of the all-steel J-Frame.
Thanks,
Alan
Advantages the 26 has over the J-Frame:
-Sights (already mentioned).
-Trigger is much easier to hit more accurately with.
-More than twice the capacity (11 vs 5).
-Faster reloads.
-Better ballistics.
-Easier to manage recoil.
If any situation where you would need your carry gun, the G26 would be a much better gun to defend/fight with.
With that said, not many people can pocket carry a G26 with an appropriate level of concealment IMHO. I really think the G26 is a belt gun, and honestly if you can belt up a 26, you would be much better off belting up a 19 or 23.
I think the 642/442 lends very well to pocket concealment because of its shape and weight. Personally I don't see the carry use of the all-steel J-Frame.
Thanks,
Alan
photoman
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Both guns have their place. For close in or contact distance situations, the SBR is a better choice. For anything beyond five yards or so, I think the G26 would be a better option.
My bias: The probability of going beyond five shots, for Joe Public, is VERY LOW. The probability of the action being within five yards, for Joe Public, is VERY HIGH. In addition, the probability of a jam with the auto pistol is MUCH HIGHER at contact distance. That's why I tend to carry a 642 or 640 over the G26.
Of course, in the final analysis, we would be better off carrying both!
As stated above, the Glock 26 doesn't carry well in the pocket unless it is in a side cargo pocket or you are the incredible hulk thus having the bulk to conceal it. I carry a 642 in my pocket or on my ankle. The glock is for my hip.
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I put NY-1 triggers in my Glocks as well, but I still would not pocket carry one. The trigger pull is still too light and too short to be safe during a high stress draw. A S&W J frame is going to have a 10-12 LB double action pull with at least 2-3 times the length of pull of a Glock.
panamajack310
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Hi, Here is my 2 cents...I say that you need to have your 640 macined to take moon clips. It should cot you about $80.00...and a pack of moon clips around $10.00...best investment you could ever do..
"Be afraid, Mr. Johnson, be very afraid, for there's a G26 in the pocket!"
Seriously, the G26 is normally too big for most pockets and people to carry concealed. I've carried a handgun off-duty for many more years than I care to recall, and it always seems to be a J frame, either in the pocket or on my ankle.
Regards,
SRT
Seriously, the G26 is normally too big for most pockets and people to carry concealed. I've carried a handgun off-duty for many more years than I care to recall, and it always seems to be a J frame, either in the pocket or on my ankle.
Regards,
SRT
flop-shank
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If you're in a mess that has degraded into a blurred line between a wrestling match and a gunfight, and the prize is your life, do you want a J frame, or an auto? An auto jammed into an opponent's ribs is.............................out of battery. My favorite BUG is a weak side pocket carried Taurus 605 (24 oz. J frame size .357). Carry the heavy steel gun. If the weight bothers you, give yourself time to get used to it. I load my Taurus with Remington .357 125 gr. SJHPs. This is the perfect job for a snubby. Forget reloading. Carry a third gun if you can. If others don't get it, ignore them. It's not their ass on the line. Thank you for keeping the peace.
flop-shank,
The wrestling scenario that you describe is correct. However, I would point out that for a non-sworn individual, that is a very rare occurrence if proper situational awareness is practiced. Consequently, that issue is pretty low on the list of criteria in the weapon selection process. It most certainly is a possibility with law officers since they must frequently engage with people in close contact. (But even with that admission, the vast majority of LEOs are armed with semi-automatics.)
The rest of us need to practice not letting anyone get within contact distance of us without a response on our part.
Bob
The wrestling scenario that you describe is correct. However, I would point out that for a non-sworn individual, that is a very rare occurrence if proper situational awareness is practiced. Consequently, that issue is pretty low on the list of criteria in the weapon selection process. It most certainly is a possibility with law officers since they must frequently engage with people in close contact. (But even with that admission, the vast majority of LEOs are armed with semi-automatics.)
The rest of us need to practice not letting anyone get within contact distance of us without a response on our part.
Bob
flop-shank
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Bettis, I don't disagree about situational awareness. I practice it religiously, but I still want my #2 gun to be a revolver for that reason and more. Most gunfights are short range deals and the possibility of a fist/gunfight are too real to ignore IMO.
