Glock 26 Gen 5

[ssb]

What does a G26 buy me over a P365XL? I’m considering one to accompany my G17 training/competition gun, but the 26 is the one 9mm Glock I’ve not spent much time with. The slimlines do not work for me. I find them less shootable than the P365 series and my grip tends to depress the mag release at times during firing.

[GJM]

The 26 is a pistol that feels and performs like a small 17 that uses 17/19 magazines and most 17 parts.

[blues]

Well, having held out this long, I had thought that I was going to be the last one without a dotted Glock. Ah, well…

You won't even be close, bro'. Unless I expire unexpectedly.

[Rex G]

Well, having held out this long, I had thought that I was going to be the last one without a dotted Glock. Ah, well…

Actually, I mis-spoke. I meant that I thought that I would be the last one without a dotted Glock G26. I do have a milled G45 slide, with an ACRO P-1, which fits on my G19x. (I have yet to actually carry my G19x with this dotted G45 slide.)

[WDR]

The 26 is a pistol that feels and performs like a small 17 that uses 17/19 magazines and most 17 parts.

A lot of folk say this. It just shoots and handles like the bigger guns. Mag interchangeability was a big selling point for me, since I have piles of 19/17 sized mags. Also holsters and other support gear. The 26 is a bit "thick" but that's what makes it shoot better for a lot of folks, IMHO.

26.5 w/RMR is the bees knees... you old dogs with your irons need to sort yourselves out! :cool:

[vandal]

Why can't they put a rail on this, even if it has to be for the TLR7-Sub?

[Sero Sed Serio]

What does a G26 buy me over a P365XL? I’m considering one to accompany my G17 training/competition gun, but the 26 is the one 9mm Glock I’ve not spent much time with. The slimlines do not work for me. I find them less shootable than the P365 series and my grip tends to depress the mag release at times during firing.

To me, the G26 is more of a small duty gun than a compact gun. By that I mean that it has a reliability window more akin to full-size pistols, as compared to compact pistols that can be optic sensitive, ammo sensitive, grip sensitive, have greater sensitivity to recoil/magazine wear, have more stringent cleaning/lubrication needs, etc.

[Navin Johnson]

Why can't they put a rail on this, even if it has to be for the TLR7-Sub?

Chances are it has to do with function.

[GlockenSpiel]

Doesn't the 43x already have a rail though? That's same length and is slimmer. We will probably only get the railed 26 if some large institutional user requires it.

[Gun Mutt]

You won't even be close, bro'. Unless I expire unexpectedly.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj-zrPen-BQ

I'm not anti-dot, per se...more like: you do you, Boo-Boo.

[HCM]

Doesn't the 43x already have a rail though? That's same length and is slimmer. We will probably only get the railed 26 if some large institutional user requires it.

Just because it has a rail doesn’t mean hanging something off that rail will not have a detrimental effect on function.

It’s not a coincidence the FBI, which encourages WML on G19/G17s, prohibits hanging anything off 43x.

The overall length of the slide may be the same, but the recall spring assembly, which has significant effect in the timing window in the cycle of operation is not the same.

Glock 26’s work exceptionally well for a small-ish gun.

The slim Glocks are not the equal of the standard service sized Glocks (including the G26).

[GJM]

I can definitely shoot a a Glock 19 better than a G26 with a flat base plate ten round magazine. However, there is a simple $25 mod that makes a 26 shoot as well as a 19.

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I am always amazed how well all generation 26 pistols shoot. In my experience, as or more accurate than any Glock 9mm pistol. We just put the optic on the new 26 MOS yesterday. I shot five rounds of Gold Dot from 18 yards and got this. Only previously zeroed with the Wheeler laser.

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Dialed some correction and shot again.

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Then my wife shot from 20 yards, strong hand only, with four rounds of Gold Dot.

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Then from 20 with 124 Lawman.

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Then another five from 20, and she called "one flyer."

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[1Rangemaster]

I’ll concur with that observation, GJM. I’ve had G26s since their introduction. At a range decades ago, I tagged a small USPSA popper at something like 75 yards-first round from a 26 with Trijicon sights. One of those you remember…
Fast forward 20+ years, and I have a GEN5 26 on my ankle, which is the smaller brother to my 19. I kind of like the iron sight version- blues can’t be wrong!- but I look forward to the MOS version. Why not both?!?
Great shooting by the lady! She should shoot that in a match with larger mags!

[blues]

I’ll concur with that observation, GJM. I’ve had G26s since their introduction. At a range decades ago, I tagged a small USPSA popper at something like 75 yards-first round from a 26 with Trijicon sights. One of those you remember…
Fast forward 20+ years, and I have a GEN5 26 on my ankle, which is the smaller brother to my 19. I kind of like the iron sight version- blues can’t be wrong!- but I look forward to the MOS version. Why not both?!?
Great shooting by the lady! She should shoot that in a match with larger mags!

You'd either better stop stalking me or else invite me over for a drink. ;)

[Blades]

G26.5 MOS picked up today, SCS and Apex trigger are installed. I need an SCD for it and a trip to the range to zero the SCS. Then we'll see if it carries easier than my G19. I just purchased an Engima and it carries a lot better than my light bearing and Express Engima; which surprised me because they both carry well. I may run two Glocks(26 & 19) at the next defensive pistol shoot to see how they compare. I'm trying to decide if I want to carry with the 12 round magazine or keep it low profile and carry with the flush 10 round magazine with a Gee Plate installed.

[ssb]

I need to sell off something, but I think a G26 MOS or a milled G26 is in my future - with a 6MOA EPS.

[GAP]

Still rocking my G26 Gen 5 with orange Ameriglo sights every day. :cool: I am glad this thread is still alive and well.

[blues]

Still rocking my G26 Gen 5 with orange Ameriglo sights every day. :cool: I am glad this thread is still alive and well.

Glad to see you alive and well. :cool:

[GlockenSpiel]

Just because it has a rail doesn’t mean hanging something off that rail will not have a detrimental effect on function.

It’s not a coincidence the FBI, which encourages WML on G19/G17s, prohibits hanging anything off 43x.

The overall length of the slide may be the same, but the recall spring assembly, which has significant effect in the timing window in the cycle of operation is not the same.

Glock 26’s work exceptionally well for a small-ish gun.

The slim Glocks are not the equal of the standard service sized Glocks (including the G26).

I'm not saying this is wrong, but I'm curious if there are testing results out there for the G26 or G43x with lights mounted? I.e. is the FBI prohibition you mention due to negative findings, or the fact that the guns have not yet been vetted with the possible lights?

I would think Glock would at least do some testing before adding a rail to the 43x, considering the initial Gen 4 wml problems. And it would be surprising if the 43x could handle it but not the g26, which is way closer to the full size guns.

[TC215]

I'm not saying this is wrong, but I'm curious if there are testing results out there for the G26 or G43x with lights mounted? I.e. is the FBI prohibition you mention due to negative findings, or the fact that the guns have not yet been vetted with the possible lights?

I would think Glock would at least do some testing before adding a rail to the 43x, considering the initial Gen 4 wml problems. And it would be surprising if the 43x could handle it but not the g26, which is way closer to the full size guns.

Glock told the bureau to not bother testing the slimline guns with lights attached because they wouldn't pass the bureau's tests.

[HCM]

I'm not saying this is wrong, but I'm curious if there are testing results out there for the G26 or G43x with lights mounted? I.e. is the FBI prohibition you mention due to negative findings, or the fact that the guns have not yet been vetted with the possible lights?

I would think Glock would at least do some testing before adding a rail to the 43x, considering the initial Gen 4 wml problems. And it would be surprising if the 43x could handle it but not the g26, which is way closer to the full size guns.

There is such testing with the 43x. Negative findings. The Slimline guns all operate off the G 43 RSA and have a limited window of reliability. They are less tolerant of optics and things hanging off the dust cover. This is nothing unique to the 43X. The Gen 3 Glock 22 was notorious for choking with WMLs added.

I’m not aware of any such testing with the G26.

Glock, like all gun companies exist to make money, not guns. If people want it, they will make it.

Despite claims are “perfection” Glock, his head many issues over the years. Failing the DEA drop testing in the early 90s which resulted in the voluntary upgrade program from black internals to the current silver internals.; reliability problems with NYPD’s GEN 2 G19s severe enough that clock set up a machine shop at the NYPD range to modify slides and extractors on thousands of NYPD G19s; and all the issues with Gen 3 G22s and WML.

[GJM]

Since she is limited to shooting one hand due to her injury, my wife had me set up her G26, sight it in and confirm reliability. I have a few hundred rounds through it without issue, and it is zeroed with 124+ P Gold Dot. EPS full size with 6 moa dot, DPP MOS plate, XS conventional sights as BUIS with .215 front, Apex trigger, slightly extended OEM mag release, 5 pound striker spring.

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Here is the last array I shot with it.


https://youtu.be/glXAdh-1di0?feature=shared

[GJM]

We have a few earlier G5 26 pistols with iron sights, without forward serrations and the breach face cut. They might be good candidates to send to Maple Leaf for milling, but I wonder if they are less reliable than the later pistols with the breach face cut?

[1Rangemaster]

We have a few earlier G5 26 pistols with iron sights, without forward serrations and the breach face cut. They might be good candidates to send to Maple Leaf for milling, but I wonder if they are less reliable than the later pistols with the breach face cut?

FWIW, it has been my experience over two decades with 26s that all generations are reliable with factory ammo. The breech face cut gets one some vigorous and perhaps more consistent ejection, but I haven't seen malfunctions/stoppages. This is from observing scores of G26s in competition and quals.
YMMV, and it's your money, but if I had an earlier spare slide and wanted to direct mill it, it wouldn't be a problem for me.

Edit to add: I just looked at my personal Gen5 26(an early one). It doesn't have the cut-thought it did because of good ejection-but I don't recall a malfunction in all the years I've shot it...

[Virtuosity Student]

It has taken around 5 years but I have just about came full circle with regards to the G26. I had one as my EDC until my wife got into CC. She started with a G43 but when her range sessions eventually surpassed 2 mags, she found the 43 quite unpleasant. I let her try my G26 and the rest was history. I tried the 43, then the Shield 1.0, and P365X…none of which could I run as well as a G26. The Shield was the closest but I wanted more than 8 rounds. I “settled” for a M&P 2.0 Compact with a 3.6” barrel as it has virtually the same silhouette as the G26 with +2 base pads.

I like the M&P but I cannot make it smaller which sucks sometimes. I have found myself lately considering picking up a Shield Plus but it doesn’t offer magazine compatibility. The G26 would for both myself and the Mrs. This really stood out last month for our family beach trip when I took a couple extra mags and she only had what was in her gun.

The G26, as previously mentioned, is very scalable with multiple mag options that can fit into different scenarios/attire for me without having different guns relegated to seasons/attire/etc. Combine that with a thicker grip which my XL hands seem to appreciate over a thinner yet longer grip and it seems like a win-win in my book. Lastly, seeing some police trade in G26.5’s with Ameriglo Bolds going for just under $450 I believe is an omen.

[MGW]

I’m looking for sights for my new 26 and my searchfu isn’t great this morning. What set and size should I get if I want an XD style orange front that hits top of the sight? Carry ammo is usually 135 Critical Duty. XD HRs look really good but I seem to remember being told that the rear is still very sharp.

[GJM]

I’m looking for sights for my new 26 and my searchfu isn’t great this morning. What set and size should I get if I want an XD style orange front that hits top of the sight? Carry ammo is usually 135 Critical Duty. XD HRs look really good but I seem to remember being told that the rear is still very sharp.

https://www.amazon.com/Glock-47284-night-sights-Ameriglo/dp/B07DWC23D1

https://store.glock.us/glock-bold-sights-by-ameriglo-pkg

[Cool Breeze]

I’m looking for sights for my new 26 and my searchfu isn’t great this morning. What set and size should I get if I want an XD style orange front that hits top of the sight? Carry ammo is usually 135 Critical Duty. XD HRs look really good but I seem to remember being told that the rear is still very sharp.

I don't have a gen5 - but I have always used standard height (.165) ameriglo fronts with the the Glock large frame (45/10mm/etc.) rear to get top of the sight poa/poi. I am not sure if you can do the same thing with the new Gen5???

[MGW]

https://www.amazon.com/Glock-47284-night-sights-Ameriglo/dp/B07DWC23D1

https://store.glock.us/glock-bold-sights-by-ameriglo-pkg

Will they work on the Gen 5, or will they hang over the back of the slide?

[JAH 3rd]

https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?46902-Glock-Gen-5-Sights

[Gun Mutt]

https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?46902-Glock-Gen-5-Sights

I'd read this before anything I have to add; but I really, really like these sights. I think they're my new goto...a slot that hasn't been filled since Warren/Sveginy's started getting a wee too small for me.

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[JAH 3rd]

Thanks for posting! Can't have too many options when it comes to sights. I'll check those out.

[1Rangemaster]

So, I like the Glock BOLD sights that were installed at the factory. I have an early G26 that I really like. I’ll post elsewhere, but I had a short session at lunch with a local delicatessen manager who wanted a refresher on the Glock 17. All went well, and that’s a good thing in these evil times.
At sessions end, I did a 5 yard Roundup with the 26 on the new Hearne/Edwards “angry face” target which has a B8 on the other side-
98 points, no OT. The thing I noted is that these particular sights are “drive the dot”, which I think transfers to dot shooting somewhat.
As I ease into my 70s, I think the 26 will be one of my main guns. I’m saving my pennies for an MOS!

[Sero Sed Serio]

I’m looking for sights for my new 26 and my searchfu isn’t great this morning. What set and size should I get if I want an XD style orange front that hits top of the sight? Carry ammo is usually 135 Critical Duty. XD HRs look really good but I seem to remember being told that the rear is still very sharp.

I prefer to make my own version of the Trooper set, using a .125 front instead of the .140:

Front: https://ameriglo.com/products/details/gl-212t-200-orc

Rear: https://ameriglo.com/products/details/gl-875r

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[Beat Trash]

I prefer to make my own version of the Trooper set, using a .125 front instead of the .140:

Does this give you a point of impact at the tip of the front sight?

[Sero Sed Serio]

Does this give you a point of impact at the tip of the front sight?

Yes

[flyrodr]

Since she is limited to shooting one hand due to her injury, my wife had me set up her G26, sight it in and confirm reliability. I have a few hundred rounds through it without issue, and it is zeroed with 124+ P Gold Dot. EPS full size with 6 moa dot, DPP MOS plate, XS conventional sights as BUIS with .215 front, Apex trigger, slightly extended OEM mag release, 5 pound striker spring.

IMO, GJM (thank you good sir!) pretty much put together a right proper package for the G26.5, so I largely copied it. EPS 6MOA, SCD, C&H plate, XS Minimalist sights. BTW, the XS rear sight went right in with my sight pusher; no "trimming" needed. Got a grade of "Wow. Excellent." from me. They are on the lower edge of the RDS' window, which I like. If your preference is to be able to view the entire front dot, a taller set might work better for you.

Leaving trigger stock for a while to see it it lightens any. Smooth as is, just a bit heavy. Apex if needed.

Waiting on the Glock-tite to dry, and off to the range for zeroing.

[Spartan1980]

I recently acquired a G26.5 for the sole purpose of shooting it in GSSF Subcompact division. Shot it for the very first time this weekend. Literally, first shot was on the clock at a match.

I shot 5 divisions and shot my G17.5 in Ameteur-Civilian and shot the 26 next. I shot my first string, and had some thoughts I just couldn't believe it, so I discarded them. Next string made these thoughts unforgettable. The little baby Glock is softer and easier to shoot that its full size brother. What kind of crazy voodoo magic did they do with the G26.5? I was shooting Norma factory 115 ball in both guns, shot back to back and I can't explain what I felt.

5 to Glock: within one second on penalties. I had 3 seconds of penalties on the 26 vs, 2 seconds on on the 17. Raw time was actually faster on CIV, but close. 0.64 seconds different.

Glock M: Shot the stage with the 26 clean, I had one +1 hit on 17. Raw time was 3 seconds faster on the 17

Plates: Not even close, I smoked myself. 4.45 seconds faster with the 26. I guess I had makeup shots in CIV on this stage, but I don’t remember them. I distinctly remember going 6 for 6 for the four runs on the plates with the 26.

Both guns have new Glock performance triggers in them and good sights. Dawson. Running the finger extension on the 26 mags (not +1, just extension). Both guns also have Talon grips too. What the actual hell?

[ssb]

https://i.imgur.com/oZGFUMI.jpg

My initial range session showed some promise - 252 rounds downrange without a real hitch, though the gun did not lock back on two occasions. I’m trying to identify whether that is a grip issue or something else. I shot a 97 freestyle on a B8 while confirming zero at 25 yards, so the thing is plenty accurate for me. I did well on my baseline drills and tests. However, I have an IDPA match and a training event scheduled this month to continue wringing things out.

[Le Français]

I shot a 300/300 on the FLETC PPC qual (believe me, that doesn’t mean I’m very good at this) with the G26 Mod 1. The first time I had gone out with it, I hadn’t yet figured out that the sights are set up for a 6 o’clock hold. This time, I cleaned plate racks at 25 yards that had given me trouble before. Nice to know it was the sights!

[bdy83]

https://i.imgur.com/oZGFUMI.jpg

My initial range session showed some promise - 252 rounds downrange without a real hitch, though the gun did not lock back on two occasions. I’m trying to identify whether that is a grip issue or something else. I shot a 97 freestyle on a B8 while confirming zero at 25 yards, so the thing is plenty accurate for me. I did well on my baseline drills and tests. However, I have an IDPA match and a training event scheduled this month to continue wringing things out.

What magazine base plate is that?

[Cool Breeze]

What magazine base plate is that?

Geeplate

[bdy83]

Geeplate

Thanks

[Jay585]

Can someone take a pic of their Gen5 with geeplate and a support hand only grip?

I'm curious how much it ends up squishing the fingers together (if at all).

[camsdaddy]

Can someone take a pic of their Gen5 with geeplate and a support hand only grip?

I'm curious how much it ends up squishing the fingers together (if at all).
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[Jay585]

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Thank you camsdaddy

I didn't realize you couldn't get a pinky on there with a gee plate. Why is it recommended?

[Ndbbm]

Thank you camsdaddy

I didn't realize you couldn't get a pinky on there with a gee plate. Why is it recommended?

The extension locks between your pinky and the next finger up. They lock your grip in.

Jason

[Duces Tecum]

Can someone take a pic of their Gen5 with geeplate and a support hand only grip?
I'm curious how much it ends up squishing the fingers together (if at all).
@Jay585 (https://pistol-forum.com/member.php?u=7018)
If you're searching for a four-finger grip, perhaps Pearce has something for you:
https://www.pearcegrip.com/Products/GLOCK

Duces

[helothar]

Just like that, PF again costs me a bunch of money
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[Cool Breeze]

Thank you camsdaddy

I didn't realize you couldn't get a pinky on there with a gee plate. Why is it recommended?

I don't have one but I would imagine it helps the hand leverage off of it to get the hand has high up on the pistol and lock in the grip as high as possible. This would be the same for the effectiveness of finger groves. Despite Glock moving away from them because they didn't fit everyone, I think they served a specific purpose. I would take a look at how Bob Vogel uses his strong hand to grip the gun and if you grip a pistol that way, some type of leverage is beneficial unless you modded the gun somehow to make it more grippy. His grip starts at approx 1:00 minute. Its worth the watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=688tyvWxaYg

[HeavyDuty]

Just like that, PF again costs me a bunch of money
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It’s what we do!

[Sero Sed Serio]

Just like that, PF again costs me a bunch of money

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[Blades]

I think this may be new carry instead of my Glock 19. I shot it in a match on November 11th(which I need to post about). I didn't think carrying a 26 would be much different than a 19 but it feels like I'm carrying a much smaller gun. I need to put some traction tape on the front(P-F style) but I need to find my roll of stair step tape. :)
Picture is it loaded with 10 rounds. That it weighs 26.1 ounces and it's a 26 soothes my little bit of OCD.
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[Bambooshoots]

I think this may be new carry instead of my Glock 19. I shot it in a match on November 11th(which I need to post about). I didn't think carrying a 26 would be much different than a 19 but it feels like I'm carrying a much smaller gun. I need to put some traction tape on the front(P-F style) but I need to find my roll of stair step tape. :)
Picture is it loaded with 10 rounds. That it weighs 26.1 ounces and it's a 26 soothes my little bit of OCD.
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Curious, what is that black band around the grip?

Is it just a regular rubber band (unlikely), or a band designed for handgun grips?

If it's the latter, where/how does one search for it online?

[Virtuosity Student]

Looks like a piece of bicycle inner tube. I added a couple pieces to my M&P 2.0 to cut down on the sanding on my skin.

[JHC]

Curious, what is that black band around the grip?

Is it just a regular rubber band (unlikely), or a band designed for handgun grips?

If it's the latter, where/how does one search for it online?

Might be these. Their heavy duty.

https://www.amazon.com/Tactical-Heavy-Outdoor-Camping-Survival/dp/B09R9VMB72/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=22H3HRJMGJ1Y7&keywords=ranger+bands+assorted&qid=1700992899&sprefix=ranger+bands%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1

[Gun Mutt]

Might as well move the world famous GAP photo here for those with later generation:

https://pistol-forum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=63222&d=1605454398

This is the way.

[blues]

This is the way.

I use the tape on my Blue and Orange guns too...

Have to replace a strip on my G17 which had a corner starting to lift...

[Blades]

Curious, what is that black band around the grip?

Is it just a regular rubber band (unlikely), or a band designed for handgun grips?

If it's the latter, where/how does one search for it online?

It's a Ranger Band. I bought a bag of assorted sizes from Amazon. They are very useful, stronger than a regular rubber band, and also burn well in case you need a firestarter. I have 2 other little ones on other stuff I'm carrying. :)

[Gun Mutt]

I use the tape on my Blue and Orange guns too...

Have to replace a strip on my G17 which had a corner starting to lift...

It's like hot sauce, man...I put that shit on everything!

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[GearFondler]

Have to replace a strip on my G17 which had a corner starting to lift...

Next application just snip a bit off the corners to leave a 45° angle and that will stop it from lifting.
Or you could cut a complete radius on the ends like GunMutt did but that is a little more work... The corner chop is all that's needed.

[Blades]

I knew where my stair tread tape was at, at one time. Then I decided to clean and organize my junk. Now I can't find it. If I buy more then I'll find the one I have. Good times

[Wondering Beard]

I knew where my stair tread tape was at, at one time. Then I decided to clean and organize my junk. Now I can't find it. If I buy more then I'll find the one I have. Good times


https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/029/610/cover10.jpg

[Sasage]

Curious, what is that black band around the grip?

Is it just a regular rubber band (unlikely), or a band designed for handgun grips?

If it's the latter, where/how does one search for it online?

Apex duty trigger?

[Blades]

Apex duty trigger?

Yes, it is an Apex Duty trigger.

[Eagle1*]

Thought I would post up my newest 26 MOS with the SCS. I actually am coming to like this little 26 MOS. Love my gen4 but this gen 5 is a great gun too.

[Whiskey_Bravo]

Current EDC

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26.5 MOS with a Holosun SCS and 10-8 Performance sights. Will be replacing these with a set of Ameriglo Defoors I think. I don't care for the curved sides of the 10-8's or the U-Notch. I'd much prefer a set of all black geometric style sights. The SCS has already really impressed me.

Holster is 5 Shot Leather Sentinel. Basically a leather JMCK George.

[Blades]

Good news:
Found my roll of stair tread tape.
Bad news:
It seems the adhesive does not last over a decade or two.

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[Blades]

First of 2 new grip tapes arrived today. This one may be too aggressive(60 grit)on my old, soft Air Force hands. We'll see.
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[Redhat]

First of 2 new grip tapes arrived today. This one may be too aggressive(60 grit)on my old, soft Air Force hands. We'll see.
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Do you actually use yellow?

[Blades]

Do you actually use yellow?

Yes, I put a piece on right after it arrived. I thought about orange, but went with yellow. I'm 56, and the bright color helps my tired, old eyes. The other tape is 80 grit, but it's black. If the yellow doesn't irritate my skin away on some dryfire runs, I'll keep it and send the black back. Plus, I needed some yellow for my front steps. :)

[Blades]

I don't think my curves are as accurate as Gun Mutt but I tried.

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[Cyberpunk1981]

The Gen 5 Glock 26 has become my daily carry for the most part. I love being able to carry it in a pocket holster for quick runs to the store. If I am going out someplace and I expect trouble to be more likely I will pack the Glock 17. But if I am just going to the corner store, the Glock 26 is usually my go to gun.

[WDR]

This is gonna be a weird question, but has anyone ankle carried a G26 with an optic on it?

I'm debating this as an option for certain situations... and have no idea if any of the ankle holsters would be compatible with such a thing.

[1Rangemaster]

This is gonna be a weird question, but has anyone ankle carried a G26 with an optic on it?

I'm debating this as an option for certain situations... and have no idea if any of the ankle holsters would be compatible with such a thing.

Short answer, no. I am not aware of an ankle holster specifically built for that. The 26MOS is a new thing, and will take time for things to catch up. My usual ankle holster is a vintage Alesssi, and the slide guard would block an optic. I can see it as a possibility with a custom holster. My ankle 26 is an early Gen5 with BOLD iron night sights. I have worn an ankle holster off and on for around 40 years. A 649 back in the day as a Deputy, and a 19 or a 26 in an Alessi since the 90s; credit to Peter Tarley for getting Lou Alessi to make them.
I *think* one would be best served with an enclosed optic like the Holosun EPS. The gun is near the ground, and there’s plenty of dust that is collected. In 30 years or so, I haven’t had a stoppage, but I do pay a bit of attention and blow or wipe the piece every few days.
I’m saving my pennies for an MOS and holsters to support. I think it is certainly doable.

[BillSWPA]

This is gonna be a weird question, but has anyone ankle carried a G26 with an optic on it?

I'm debating this as an option for certain situations... and have no idea if any of the ankle holsters would be compatible with such a thing.

I would not want that much weight on my ankle all day. However, this holster would work.

https://www.galcogunleather.com/ankle-guard-ankle-holster-_8_1214_1414.html

[2501]

I would not want that much weight on my ankle all day. However, this holster would work.

https://www.galcogunleather.com/ankle-guard-ankle-holster-_8_1214_1414.html

I can confirm that holster works with w/ G26MOS & Holosun EPS. I bought it for suit carry but have reached a point where modern pants aren’t baggy enough at the legs to carry like that any longer.

[psalms144.1]

This is gonna be a weird question, but has anyone ankle carried a G26 with an optic on it?

I'm debating this as an option for certain situations... and have no idea if any of the ankle holsters would be compatible with such a thing.I carried one on the ankle pretty much daily for several years at work, usually while wearing "mid" high hiking boots or the like. Depending on trousers, it was "concealed" or really not concealed. I'd assume sticking an optic on it would make it even harder to conceal.

More importantly, unless you're going to use a fully enclosed optic like an EPS, the optic lens is likely to be FULL of lint, all the time. I had to blow lint off my ankle G26 at the end of every day to avoid worrying about whether it would go bang when I needed it. Can't imagine how much lint that lens would catch over the course of several hours...

[Wes Peart]

I don't think my curves are as accurate as Gun Mutt but I tried.

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[Blades]

What trigger setup is that?

Apex Duty Trigger. One came in my Boresight Solutions G19 and a few P-F'ers give it a positive review. I liked it in my G19 so bought one for my G26.

[Wes Peart]

Apex Duty Trigger. One came in my Boresight Solutions G19 and a few P-F'ers give it a positive review. I liked it in my G19 so bought one for my G26.

Anything in particular it changes noticeably for you? Think I remember hearing the connector that comes with it is a polished up Glock connector?

[Blades]

Anything in particular it changes noticeably for you? Think I remember hearing the connector that comes with it is a polished up Glock connector?

Correct on the connector. For me, and I don't shoot a lot so my opinion is worth 2 cents, it is a smooth pull with a defined break. With it, and dry fire practice I was able to improve my hits while standing still. Dry fire practice alone would have helped by itself but I like buying new things. Now when I start running around at a match I'm still shooting big groups. Another benefit is It works with the SCD Gadget. I had a Glock Performance Trigger and liked it more, but it doesn't work with the Gadget.

[Blades]

Friends, don't let friends buy cheap grip tape from Amazon.
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[WDR]

Friends, don't let friends buy cheap grip tape from Amazon.

It's on the way back to Amazon.

PLA strikes again!

[Redhat]

Friends, don't let friends buy cheap grip tape from Amazon.
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https://talongungrips.com/other-grips/diy-material/

[GAP]

Friends, don't let friends buy cheap grip tape from Amazon.
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Clean with alcohol, extend it back a little farther, and make sure you heat and press a few times with a hairdryer.

[MGW]

A buddy/FFL/enabler still has a new MOS in stock. I’m still back and forth between wanting to carry and shoot LEM full time and carrying the 26. Distractions, distractions.

[MGW]

Friends, don't let friends buy cheap grip tape from Amazon.
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That looks like an Enigma. What shell and pistol length are you using with it?

[camsdaddy]

That looks like an Enigma. What shell and pistol length are you using with it?

I'm not the one asked but I am carrying my 26 in a jmkydex shell attached to my enigma.

[Blades]

Clean with alcohol, extend it back a little farther, and make sure you heat and press a few times with a hairdryer.

Will do. Thank you!


That looks like an Enigma. What shell and pistol length are you using with it?

Yes, it's an Enigma(#thisistheway). Tenicor holster and G19 length.

[MGW]

I'm not the one asked but I am carrying my 26 in a jmkydex shell attached to my enigma.

19 Length?

[camsdaddy]

19 Length?

No I have a 26 length shell. Before I ordered the shell I had a AIWB 2.5 that was 19 length attached. I canÂ’t tell much difference stability wise. Like the smaller footprint of 26 shell

[Rex G]

This is gonna be a weird question, but has anyone ankle carried a G26 with an optic on it?

I'm debating this as an option for certain situations... and have no idea if any of the ankle holsters would be compatible with such a thing.


I would not want that much weight on my ankle all day. However, this holster would work.

https://www.galcogunleather.com/ankle-guard-ankle-holster-_8_1214_1414.html

In my experience, wearing boots, in such a way that the top of the shaft supports the weight of the ankle holster + weapon, is a key to being able to ankle-carry a heavy weapon, such as a G26 or a Ruger SP101. The lip of the boot’s shaft should form a shelf.

The boots I have used for this purpose are Danner Mountain Lite and Patrol Boots.

[BillSWPA]

In my experience, wearing boots, in such a way that the top of the shaft supports the weight of the ankle holster + weapon, is a key to being able to ankle-carry a heavy weapon, such as a G26 or a Ruger SP101. The lip of the boot’s shaft should form a shelf.

The boots I have used for this purpose are Danner Mountain Lite and Patrol Boots.

There are 2 issues with ankle carry. Wearing the boots, as you suggest, addresses the issue of comfort on the ankle. The other issue is that the extra weight on one ankle and the resulting imbalance could potentially cause leg problems long term. I have heard of people who developed limps after carrying guns like an SP101 on an ankle. Even carrying something as small and light as a Kel-Tec P3AT on my ankle seems to have strengthened my left leg more than my right leg, while potentially worsening the osteoarthritis in my left knee as compared to the right knee.

The need to carefully avoid long-term repetitive injury is something I have been made increasingly aware of. Reading about detached retinas from repeatedly shooting high caliber rifles started the lesson. Reading about your hand and wrist issues from shooting large caliber handguns has also taught me about that danger. The extent to which running wore out my knees is unknown, but may have been a contributing factor, and I wish I had switched to biking much earlier. Unfortunately none of us realizes what is happening until it is too late.

[dontshakepandas]

There are 2 issues with ankle carry. Wearing the boots, as you suggest, addresses the issue of comfort on the ankle. The other issue is that the extra weight on one ankle and the resulting imbalance could potentially cause leg problems long term. I have heard of people who developed limps after carrying guns like an SP101 on an ankle. Even carrying something as small and light as a Kel-Tec P3AT on my ankle seems to have strengthened my left leg more than my right leg, while potentially worsening the osteoarthritis in my left knee as compared to the right knee.

The need to carefully avoid long-term repetitive injury is something I have been made increasingly aware of. Reading about detached retinas from repeatedly shooting high caliber rifles started the lesson. Reading about your hand and wrist issues from shooting large caliber handguns has also taught me about that danger. The extent to which running wore out my knees is unknown, but may have been a contributing factor, and I wish I had switched to biking much earlier. Unfortunately none of us realizes what is happening until it is too late.

So, you are saying we should carry a gun on each ankle?

[BillSWPA]

So, you are saying we should carry a gun on each ankle?

No. I am saying be careful with ankle carry.

[WDR]

No. I am saying be careful with ankle carry.

All the advice and discussions have been helpful. Thanks to everyone who has chimed in.

To be clear, my use would be sporadic and situation dependent. I'd much rather NOT carry on my ankle, but I'm debating and considering it as an option for some specific things.

[Rex G]

There are 2 issues with ankle carry. Wearing the boots, as you suggest, addresses the issue of comfort on the ankle. The other issue is that the extra weight on one ankle and the resulting imbalance could potentially cause leg problems long term. I have heard of people who developed limps after carrying guns like an SP101 on an ankle. Even carrying something as small and light as a Kel-Tec P3AT on my ankle seems to have strengthened my left leg more than my right leg, while potentially worsening the osteoarthritis in my left knee as compared to the right knee.

The need to carefully avoid long-term repetitive injury is something I have been made increasingly aware of. Reading about detached retinas from repeatedly shooting high caliber rifles started the lesson. Reading about your hand and wrist issues from shooting large caliber handguns has also taught me about that danger. The extent to which running wore out my knees is unknown, but may have been a contributing factor, and I wish I had switched to biking much earlier. Unfortunately none of us realizes what is happening until it is too late.


So, you are saying we should carry a gun on each ankle?


All the advice and discussions have been helpful. Thanks to everyone who has chimed in.

To be clear, my use would be sporadic and situation dependent. I'd much rather NOT carry on my ankle, but I'm debating and considering it as an option for some specific things.


No. I am saying be careful with ankle carry.

Ah, yes, we should be careful with ankle carry. If in a physically active occupation, it would probably be best to equalize weight on each leg, and, indeed, carrying too much “unsprung” weight might well have negative consequences. While working police patrol, working from a patrol vehicle, being on my feet was sporadic and situational. When time allowed, I would occasionally remove the rig exercise the leg and ankle, and massage the area, not because it usually felt necessary, but to be proactive.

Notably, I kept the ankle rig only barely snug, to allow plenty of circulation, and being Alessi or Ritchie, the width was ample, which spread the pressure. Elastic rigs did not work well for me.

[JR1572]

In my experience, wearing boots, in such a way that the top of the shaft supports the weight of the ankle holster + weapon, is a key to being able to ankle-carry a heavy weapon, such as a G26 or a Ruger SP101. The lip of the boot’s shaft should form a shelf.

The boots I have used for this purpose are Danner Mountain Lite and Patrol Boots.

My ankle rigs (Alessi and Ritchie) have torn holes in the leather rings on the top of my Danner Patrol boots. They’re getting sent back to be resoled for the 4th time next week.

[Mitch]

This needs a bump.

I’ve been carry and shooting my G26.5 a lot lately. What a fantastic pistol. I carry in a tenicor velo 4, but I would like an OWB holster for when I’m out scouting. Thinking about Tenicor but open to suggestions. Anyone have a kydex OWB for a G26 they like a lot? Retention is extremely important. I don’t want to lose my gun in a cattail swamp.

[45dotACP]

This needs a bump.

I’ve been carry and shooting my G26.5 a lot lately. What a fantastic pistol. I carry in a tenicor velo 4, but I would like an OWB holster for when I’m out scouting. Thinking about Tenicor but open to suggestions. Anyone have a kydex OWB for a G26 they like a lot? Retention is extremely important. I don’t want to lose my gun in a cattail swamp.

Loving the 26.5 life as well. I'd probably just get a safariland 5198 and call it good. No retention devices, but it's a decent paddle holster.

[HeavyDuty]

This needs a bump.

I’ve been carry and shooting my G26.5 a lot lately. What a fantastic pistol. I carry in a tenicor velo 4, but I would like an OWB holster for when I’m out scouting. Thinking about Tenicor but open to suggestions. Anyone have a kydex OWB for a G26 they like a lot? Retention is extremely important. I don’t want to lose my gun in a cattail swamp.

If by retention you mean typical Kydex snap-in it’s hard to beat a JMCK OWB2. If you need something active ALS is my personal choice, but I can’t tell you the last time I put a G26 into one.

[Le Français]

I’ve been carry and shooting my G26.5 a lot lately. What a fantastic pistol. I carry in a tenicor velo 4, but I would like an OWB holster for when I’m out scouting. Thinking about Tenicor but open to suggestions. Anyone have a kydex OWB for a G26 they like a lot? Retention is extremely important. I don’t want to lose my gun in a cattail swamp.

I EDC a G26 Gen5 as well, in a JMCK OWB1 for a Glock 19. It’s been an excellent combination. The OWB1’s belt loop design, at the very top edge of the holster, helps to make it conceal exceptionally well. Retention is adjustable.

[Blades]

Anyone tried these Glock 26 +2 magazine extensions from Strike Industries (https://www.strikeindustries.com/si-emp-g26.html)?

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[WDR]

Anyone tried these Glock 26 +2 magazine extensions from Strike Industries?

I have not tried one, but that looks rather huge for a +2.

My +2 solution is a OEM 12rd mag and some "GAP tape" around the front of the +2 extension.

[Blades]

I have not tried one, but that looks rather huge for a +2.

My +2 solution is a OEM 12rd mag and some "GAP tape" around the front of the +2 extension.

That is what I was thinking(add grip tape) but decided to search and see if there was anything new.

[CarloMNL]

Anyone tried these Glock 26 +2 magazine extensions from Strike Industries (https://www.strikeindustries.com/si-emp-g26.html)?



Given the size of that extension, you might be better off using an X-Grip on a G19 magazine. FWIW, I've had great luck with the OEM +2 mags.

[GyroF-16]

Given the size of that extension, you might be better off using an X-Grip on a G19 magazine. FWIW, I've had great luck with the OEM +2 mags.

That’s exactly what I thought when looking at the pictures. If you’re willing/able to conceal the larger grip length, the X-Grip sleeve is the way to go.
If not, I’ve had similar good experiences with the OEM+2.

[Brianjkeene]

These area actually fantastic for the 26 and the only extensions I use. They REALLY add to getting a better grip and conceal incredibly well. I have about 1000rds through two mags with them and no issues. They give the profile of a p365xl.

[Blades]

I bought a Pearce Grip extension from one of my LGS's today. It is a smidgen smaller than the Glock extension. I don't really need/want the +2 of either extension, I want a little ledge for my pinky.
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[Mitch]

I’ve been shooting my 26.5 exclusively this year and just bought a second. A few things that have come up.

My gun likes .180” tall front and .256” tall rear for a drive the dot sight picture. Most of ameriglo rears for the standard size Glocks are .276”, but the slimline sights are still available in .256” and fit the slide just fine.

My sample is MUCH more accurate with 124 and 115 grain bullets than 147. It’s not a POI issue, but the groups are way tighter with Speer lawman 115 and 124 +p gold dot vs American Eagle 147 or 147 HST. If you’re buying a large amount of ammo at once I’d go 124 grain based on my experience.

My first 26.5 is going back to Glock. Both of mine have the breech face cut, but the one I’ve been shooting has lost extractor tension on the case. Not sure what the issue is but I bought it new so I’m just sending it back for Glock to fix rather than troubleshooting on my own.

[Blades]

I started carrying my G26.5 MOS/SCS in September. I spent the last week rereading all 187 pages of this thread(the first post was by GAP on 07-17-2018). I read it over the years as it has grown but I forgot all the useful information.

This will be my daily carry and I'll avoid all the new guns for a gun that turns 30 years old next year. I do want to get the trigger guard undercut, and I still need replacement sights, but it works "as is" if I do my part.

Those with more experience and knowledge please keep posting updates and information. It helps, a lot.

[Cool Breeze]

I've been seriously considering bringing my gen 3 g26 out of retirement (probably for the 20th time now as it still hasn't happened). I normally carry a G19 or a G43 and I want an inbetweener. I'm contemplating getting a G48 but for some reason the standard size glock platform give me the warm fuzzies because of reliability. HOWEVER, I want a slightly longer g26 because my draw times are considerably slower than compared to a G19 length or Glock 43 with tango down extension. The second problem is this would be my strong side suit carry gun and grip length matters the most here.

So the question....Is there any mag, pinky extension, plus+1, plus+2 that is smaller than the OEM +2 that still will help me get all fingers on thee grip to help with draw speed??????? The OEM+2 looks to give the same length (at that most important front point of the baseplate for strong side carry) as a G19 so why bother - I could be wrong though? The Magpul 12 round looks intriguing but glock pmags have been historically unreliable. Not sure what to do.

[thatguybryan]

I've been seriously considering bringing my gen 3 g26 out of retirement (probably for the 20th time now as it still hasn't happened). I normally carry a G19 or a G43 and I want an inbetweener. I'm contemplating getting a G48 but for some reason the standard size glock platform give me the warm fuzzies because of reliability. HOWEVER, I want a slightly longer g26 because my draw times are considerably slower than compared to a G19 length or Glock 43 with tango down extension. The second problem is this would be my strong side suit carry gun and grip length matters the most here.

So the question....Is there any mag, pinky extension, plus+1, plus+2 that is smaller than the OEM +2 that still will help me get all fingers on thee grip to help with draw speed??????? The OEM+2 looks to give the same length (at that most important front point of the baseplate for strong side carry) as a G19 so why bother - I could be wrong though? The Magpul 12 round looks intriguing but glock pmags have been historically unreliable. Not sure what to do.

When I had my 26.5 I used the factory +2 mags and they helped a lot for my large-xl hands. If you look, you can find gen 5 mags with the +2 already installed for reasonable prices.

[camsdaddy]

I've been seriously considering bringing my gen 3 g26 out of retirement (probably for the 20th time now as it still hasn't happened). I normally carry a G19 or a G43 and I want an inbetweener. I'm contemplating getting a G48 but for some reason the standard size glock platform give me the warm fuzzies because of reliability. HOWEVER, I want a slightly longer g26 because my draw times are considerably slower than compared to a G19 length or Glock 43 with tango down extension. The second problem is this would be my strong side suit carry gun and grip length matters the most here.

So the question....Is there any mag, pinky extension, plus+1, plus+2 that is smaller than the OEM +2 that still will help me get all fingers on thee grip to help with draw speed??????? The OEM+2 looks to give the same length (at that most important front point of the baseplate for strong side carry) as a G19 so why bother - I could be wrong though? The Magpul 12 round looks intriguing but glock pmags have been historically unreliable. Not sure what to do.

As one who has just begun to experiment with the +2 mags they are pretty cool. Pretty much like a 26 will shoot bigger than it should. The mag extensions seem to add grip but for some reason don’t print as much as a 19 would. Think of it as a bobtail commander in 1911.

[Jason M]

The 12 round Magpul G26 mags work fine in generations 2.5 and 3.

[Clusterfrack]

The 12 round Magpul G26 mags work fine in generations 2.5 and 3.

I like them in my 26.4

[blues]

The 12 round Magpul G26 mags work fine in generations 2.5 and 3.

Never had a failure in my Gen 2.5 with the Magpuls as Jason says. I have five of them.

[PD Sgt.]

I also like the Henning +2 mag extension. They are slightly smaller than the factory +2, have a little texture on the front, and are secure. I have used one on my G5 26 MOS with zero issues.

[WobblyPossum]

I like the Glock OEM +2 extension and the Pearce +0 extension. The front of the grip approaches G19 size but the back barely extends (+2) or remains G26 size (+0) so it has almost no effect on concealment as the front is down by your belt anyway and back is where your shirt drapes.

[Blades]

Some where in the last 187 pages it was mentioned the +2 extension may cause you to pull down and why doesn't someone make an extension that angles out(I think an HK was the example). I saw the Pearce Grip Glock Gen 4&5 grip extension for G17, 19(PG-19G5) and thought it may work. It doesn't; If I did some JCN'ing I could make it work.
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[ECVMatt]

Oh this forum....I certainly hope at least one of my kids will want to go to a community college...

I found a 26 MOS slide and it is on the way. Now I just need to find a 26.5 in California.

I have always shot the 26 very well and am excited to shoot the Gen 5 version. If everything comes together, I will replace my 43x on my permit with this gun.

I shoot the bigger guns better and luckily can conceal them well.

[Cool Breeze]

Glad to hear the magpul 12 rounders are working. This might work!

[HCM]

Some where in the last 187 pages it was mentioned the +2 extension may cause you to pull down and why doesn't someone make an extension that angles out(I think an HK was the example). I saw the Pearce Grip Glock Gen 4&5 grip extension for G17, 19(PG-19G5) and thought it may work. It doesn't; If I did some JCN'ing I could make it work.
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I don’t know who might’ve said that the factory +2 extension might cause you to “pull down” but that is nonsense.

The type of extensions you’re talking about which “angle out” are not a bad thing, just like a similar protrusion on a Magwell, it may help with tracking and return of the gun when firing multiple shots. But it’s not going to fix the grip or anticipation issues which actually “push shots down.”

If you don’t want to increase capacity NDZ makes a “pinkie” floor plate that fits Gen 5 Glocks.

https://ndzperformance.com/ndz-glock-26-magazine-plate-finger-extension-aspis-cut-glk26-mpf-at-v/

[Blades]

I don’t know who might’ve said that the factory +2 extension might cause you to “pull down” but that is nonsense.

The type of extensions you’re talking about which “angle out” are not a bad thing, just like a similar protrusion on a Magwell, it may help with tracking and return of the gun when firing multiple shots. But it’s not going to fix the grip or anticipation issues which actually “push shots down.”



Good to know.
I'll look and see if I can find the post, I may have misremembered.

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Found it:

I think the rear hump was designed specifically for the two finger grip. It keeps your wrist locked in a strong, upright angle. The current pinky extensions are designed to follow the same line as the front of the grip. If you put your pinky on them the hump is in the way and forces your grip to point down. I think they could fix it if they were designed like the HK extensions on the P2000SK. The HK extensions extend forward a bit and I think that might keep you from pointing down.

I do not have the same problem with the G19, so I can conclude that it is the larger hump on the G26.

I said "pull down" but should have said "point down".

[Ndbbm]

The 12 round Magpul G26 mags work fine in generations 2.5 and 3.

I’ve got 2 that I have a few hundred rounds through with a 26.5 with no issues.

Jason

[flux]

I may have to give the magpuls another try. My early batch 12 rounders gave feeding issues in both Gen 4 and my Gen 5 26. 15 rounders and the 19 rounder gave no such issues .

[ECVMatt]

I lucked out and found a 26.5 for a reasonable price in CA and I will be able to pick it up on the 19th. One nice thing about living in CA is that it takes about three years for Off Roster guns to become readily available. This means the most of the bugs have been worked out. I am very excited to give this a go.

When the 26 was first introduced I was working in a gun store. A good customer of mine, who also worked for Customs in the LA Harbor showed me his that he was able to obtain before they were released to the general public. I was in awe as there weren't any real compact 9mms back then. We had the Firestar, the compact Beretta 92 (which was not really that compact), some Smith models and that was about it. We were a Glock Master Dealer so I immediately called our rep and put in an order. He was a bit mystified how I knew about the gun before its release, but shipped us a few out of the first batch. I have not been without a 26 or 27 since then.

I am excited to give this one a good wringing out.

[TGS]

I may have to give the magpuls another try. My early batch 12 rounders gave feeding issues in both Gen 4 and my Gen 5 26. 15 rounders and the 19 rounder gave no such issues .

Magpuls seem to be hit or miss. I had more than 10 of the 15 and 17 rounders that wouldn't work worth a damn...stoppage every round or two. The 12 and 21 round mags have been good for me, although the 21 rounders have started to lose spring tension and suffer stoppages.

The bigger problem is that Magpul did not respond at all over multiple attempts to rectify the issue with the 15 and 17 round mags, either when using the contact form, emailing the GL9 product manager, or PMing him here.

So, fuck them.

[HeavyDuty]

I lucked out and found a 26.5 for a reasonable price in CA and I will be able to pick it up on the 19th. One nice thing about living in CA is that it takes about three years for Off Roster guns to become readily available. This means the most of the bugs have been worked out. I am very excited to give this a go.

When the 26 was first introduced I was working in a gun store. A good customer of mine, who also worked for Customs in the LA Harbor showed me his that he was able to obtain before they were released to the general public. I was in awe as there weren't any real compact 9mms back then. We had the Firestar, the compact Beretta 92 (which was not really that compact), some Smith models and that was about it. We were a Glock Master Dealer so I immediately called our rep and put in an order. He was a bit mystified how I knew about the gun before its release, but shipped us a few out of the first batch. I have not been without a 26 or 27 since then.

I am excited to give this one a good wringing out.

I still remember the first 26 and 27 I handled. In 1995 we were in Sioux Falls, SD for vacation and stopped in a local store that had just gotten them. Despite serious wantsies it took until 2015 for me to finally get a 33, and until the Gen5s to get a 26 and 27.

[blues]

I lucked out and found a 26.5 for a reasonable price in CA and I will be able to pick it up on the 19th. One nice thing about living in CA is that it takes about three years for Off Roster guns to become readily available. This means the most of the bugs have been worked out. I am very excited to give this a go.

When the 26 was first introduced I was working in a gun store. A good customer of mine, who also worked for Customs in the LA Harbor showed me his that he was able to obtain before they were released to the general public. I was in awe as there weren't any real compact 9mms back then. We had the Firestar, the compact Beretta 92 (which was not really that compact), some Smith models and that was about it. We were a Glock Master Dealer so I immediately called our rep and put in an order. He was a bit mystified how I knew about the gun before its release, but shipped us a few out of the first batch. I have not been without a 26 or 27 since then.

I am excited to give this one a good wringing out.

When it was first introduced, we bought ours through the local cop shop, "Lou's Gun Shop" in Hialeah back in 1995/1996. Previously we had gone directly through Glock for our Gen 2 G19s. (We were issued both the 19 and 26 by Uncle at various points in the 90's.)

The 26 is the only firearm I've ever bought two of. A Gen 2.5 and a Gen 5. (Didn't want to be without one if one went down and I had to go on a road trip.)

[45dotACP]

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This 5 shot group I did at 20 yards with S&B 115 grain range fodder. I'm impressed so far.

[ECVMatt]

I finally got my 26.5 MOS together and in order. I ran up to the desert to get the SCS sighted in this weekend after zeroing it to the iron sights.

Unfortunately there was an epic sand/dust storm from a late winter/spring storm and it made shooting for precision impossible. I was able to get it on paper and it shot very well for the circumstances. I spent the rest of the time just shooting for fun and to check reliability. I am glad to report the gun ran 100% through 150 rounds despite the objectionable weather. I usually like to try and get some outdoors pics, but today was just too much. The wind was actually blowing over my steel targets and physically pushing me around.

Anyways, I did manage to get one inside the cab of the truck just for fun. I am going to head back up next weekend and am hopeful for better weather. I can't wait to shoot this on paper next week. I think I have a keeper!

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[HeavyDuty]

I’ve been waiting to see if they offer these in their everyday Blue Label program, which is what I need for GSSF.

[Rex G]

I finally got my 26.5 MOS together and in order. I ran up to the desert to get the SCS sighted in this weekend after zeroing it to the iron sights.

Unfortunately there was an epic sand/dust storm from a late winter/spring storm and it made shooting for precision impossible. I was able to get it on paper and it shot very well for the circumstances. I spent the rest of the time just shooting for fun and to check reliability. I am glad to report the gun ran 100% through 150 rounds despite the objectionable weather. I usually like to try and get some outdoors pics, but today was just too much. The wind was actually blowing over my steel targets and physically pushing me around.

Anyways, I did manage to get one inside the cab of the truck just for fun. I am going to head back up next weekend and am hopeful for better weather. I can't wait to shoot this on paper next week. I think I have a keeper!

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Enjoy!

I am VERY envious of those who can run “up to the desert” for some shooting! No opportunities to shoot freely, more than a few rounds, on publicly-owned land, here in SE Texas. I can hunt, in the National Forest, but only in specified units; no “target shooting.” I reckon that firing a few sighting-in shots could be understood to be part of a hunt, but, would have an interesting time explaining to a ranger or game warden why I am hunting feral hogs (legal year ‘round) with a G26. Medium-Large pistol, with appropriate ammo, yes, but a G26? My wife’s family has some wooded land, in what had been a rural area of an adjacent county, where a winding creek provides places with safe back-stops, but, then, a school was built, quite near, and homes have been popping-up all ‘round. The occasional few discreet shots, on weekends, seem to remain socially acceptable, but it has been 20+ years since I fired anything more powerful than .22 LR, there.

OK, enough doom-and-gloom. I am glad for you and your new G26! :)

[Blades]

Draw from IWB at 3:30 is much more for me and where I prefer to carry a G26.


100% agree that the draw is much easier from behind the hip. That’s how I primarily carry the 26; a G19 seems more efficient from appendix.


I agree also 100% glock 26 strong side carry, that's the whole reason I still have one.


Grabbing some old posts from 2019; what holsters are you all using for strong side carry of your G26's?

[GAP]

Grabbing some old posts from 2019; what holsters are you all using for strong side carry of your G26's?

JM IWB3

[HeavyDuty]

Grabbing some old posts from 2019; what holsters are you all using for strong side carry of your G26's?

JMCK OWB2.

[L-2]

For my G26 guns, either gen3 or gen5, I've got several holsters, all strong side/right-hand.

OWB type: https://safariland.com/products/model-7378-7ts-als-concealment-paddle-and-belt-loop-combo-holster-34851

AIWB: https://blade-tech.com/products/klipt-iwb-holster?variant=5870550548508

IWB: https://www.galcogunleather.com/triton-3-0-kydex-strongside-crossdraw-iwb-holster_8_1214_1546.html?filters=1

I have an older "version 1", no longer seen on Galco's website, but might be found on Ebay.com

I've got other holsters for my G26, too, which I've bought over the years, but don't use much. Here's one.
https://www.mernickleholsters.com/shop/Semi-Automatic-Medium-Ride-OWB-Leather-Holster-p210760550

Another is a Safariland 0702, discontinued, and I cut it shorter from one originally made for a G19 or G17.

I first had the same-size G27 back in ~1999 and seem to have had either or both a G27 and G26 since then. Right now, I've got two G26s, a Gen3 and a Gen5.

[Jason M]

https://rcsgear.com/product/perun/

[camel]

I have one of these on order for a new g26. https://www.kramerleather.com/collections/paddle-gun-holsters/products/msp-paddle-holster

[Gun Mutt]

JM IWB3

Ditto. With DCC Monoblock.

[SHOOT]

Congratulations on your new purchase!

[Sensei]

Got a rudimentary function check on my G26.5 MOS with 50 rounds of 124 grain SB FMJ. Purpose was to make sure there were no gross issues ahead of installing AmeriGlo Trooper sights (green) and a Holosun SCS. All 50 rounds were fired from the 3 supplied magazines; 2 of the mags had Pierce grip extenders.

All rounds were fired at a 6 plate rack (8”) from 10 yards. The draw was from a Tenico Velo AIWB covered with a loose, untucked button down shirt. I was typically 1.8-2.0 seconds off the buzzer with roughly 90% first hit, and averaging 5.3 - 5.5 seconds to clear the rack.

This G26 with factory sights gives up about 0.2 seconds on the first shot to my G19.3 with AmeriGlo Trooper (red) sights and closer to 0.5 seconds to clear the rack. Add 0.1-2 seconds when using a flush fitting magazine without a Pierce grip. I literally fired the 2 guns in an alternating pattern.

So, I’m just a hair slower with this gun sporting factory irons. I suspect that 1/2 that difference will vanish with the HD Trooper sights that will arrive in a couple of days. I will be very satisfied if the addition of the Holosun SCS brings me down to what I can do with a G19/17 sporting just irons.

[Whiskey_Bravo]

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Tenicor Velo 4 for the G26. I didn't think a Glock 26 dedicated holster would be worth it for AIWB, but I'm pleasantly surprised by how comfortable this holster is. It disappears in the belt line and does not want to tip forward at all. Even with only one DCC clip attached.

G26.5 MOS with Holosun SCS and Ameriglo Defoor BUIS. I shot a box of Speer Gold Dot 124 +P through it the other night. I was surprised by how harsh the recoil was. I am not someone who is typically recoil sensitive.

[Sensei]

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Tenicor Velo 4 for the G26. I didn't think a Glock 26 dedicated holster would be worth it for AIWB, but I'm pleasantly surprised by how comfortable this holster is. It disappears in the belt line and does not want to tip forward at all. Even with only one DCC clip attached.

G26.5 MOS with Holosun SCS and Ameriglo Defoor BUIS. I shot a box of Speer Gold Dot 124 +P through it the other night. I was surprised by how harsh the recoil was. I am not someone who is typically recoil sensitive.

Great holster tip. Thanks.

Have you given any thought to a 147 grain load? I find the standard pressure HST and GDHP offering in this weight to have only slightly more recoil than a standard pressure 124 grain load. Despite being heavy, they still perform well from the shorter barrel.

[Le Français]

Great holster tip. Thanks.

Have you given any thought to a 147 grain load? I find the standard pressure HST and GDHP offering in this weight to have only slightly more recoil than a standard pressure 124 grain load. Despite being heavy, they still perform well from the shorter barrel.

I am issued 147 gr. Gold Dot along with the G26, and I agree that it is mild to shoot, in recoil as well as in noise. Great combo.

[Whiskey_Bravo]

Great holster tip. Thanks.

Have you given any thought to a 147 grain load? I find the standard pressure HST and GDHP offering in this weight to have only slightly more recoil than a standard pressure 124 grain load. Despite being heavy, they still perform well from the shorter barrel.

Yes I have a couple cases worth of Federal HST 147 and that's what I carry in all my other personally owned Glocks. I decided to try the Gold Dot out of concern for the HST 147 not performing as well on the shorter barrel, but I'm probably overthinking it.

I have some of the Target.Sports USA 118 Gr ammo with Lehigh Extreme solid copper bullets with extruded hollow points. This stuff is mean and easy to shoot. That may be the answer for this gun.

https://www.targetsportsusa.com/target-sports-usa-apex-9mm-luger-ammo-118-grain-lehigh-xtreme-defense-9xd2-p-111047.aspx

We just switched to 9mm at work (finally). The duty load is Federal HST 124 standard pressure. If I can get a couple extra boxes of it that would be an option as well.

[Duelist]

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G26.5 MOS with Holosun SCS and Ameriglo Defoor BUIS. I shot a box of Speer Gold Dot 124 +P through it the other night. I was surprised by how harsh the recoil was. I am not someone who is typically recoil sensitive.

+P does increase the recoil on these. More noticeable in the PM9 than in the G26, but that is as you might expect.

[Sensei]

Yes I have a couple cases worth of Federal HST 147 and that's what I carry in all my other personally owned Glocks. I decided to try the Gold Dot out of concern for the HST 147 not performing as well on the shorter barrel, but I'm probably overthinking it.

I have some of the Target.Sports USA 118 Gr ammo with Lehigh Extreme solid copper bullets with extruded hollow points. This stuff is mean and easy to shoot. That may be the answer for this gun.

https://www.targetsportsusa.com/target-sports-usa-apex-9mm-luger-ammo-118-grain-lehigh-xtreme-defense-9xd2-p-111047.aspx

We just switched to 9mm at work (finally). The duty load is Federal HST 124 standard pressure. If I can get a couple extra boxes of it that would be an option as well.

The 147 grain HST has been chrono’ed out of the G26 at 1000 fps.

https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?40656-9mm-chrono-results-from-three-Glocks-Gold-Dot-HST-Underwood

Even if that were an overestimate by 100 fps, it would be more than enough to expand. The Glock polygonal rifling is more forgiving for these shorter barrels.

[Sensei]

Another 50 rounds of 124 grain S&B FMJ and 50 rounds of 147 grain HST. No malfunctions in the first 150 rounds (all through the supplied 10-round mags).

This gun gives up very little to its full-size brothers in terms of accuracy. Here is the final zero at 20 yards using 147 grain HST shot rested on a Caldwell bag rest.

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[blues]

Glad you're enjoying the 26, Sensei


I've been a huge fan since 1995 or 1996 when I got my first, and it's the only handgun I have a backup of. (Which is saying a lot, as I'm not a collector.)

[Noah]

Glad you're enjoying the 26, Sensei


I've been a huge fan since 1995 or 1996 when I got my first, and it's the only handgun I have a backup of. (Which is saying a lot, as I'm not a collector.)

I was born in 1995! Just finished all 191 pages as my lunch break reading this week.

Been dabbling in smaller guns the last few years. After 2 stints with 43Xs and 48s and not enjoying the snappiness or reliability, and owning a pair of 365XLs for literally 24 hours in the spring, I finally got a 26. Really enjoying it in dry fire and messing with holsters this week. Shooting tomorrow. 123740

Added Ameriglo GFT-114 sights and an Apex connector like I always do. Just have to find an SCD.

[Disciple]

... and owning a pair of 365XLs for literally 24 hours in the spring, ...

What happened there?

[Noah]

What happened there?

A long quest for more concealment and comfort while keeping performance since my daughter was born in December 2021.

I carried a full size gun with a light and usually a dot from 2016-2021. Comfort and concealment is a lot easier standing still with my hands free vs chasing toddlers at a windy park in a tee shirt haha. I ditched the WML after a Ballistic Radio podcast finally convinced me that wouldn’t get me killed, and I ditched the dots (which always printed on me despite much effort) after my first trip with a new PX4CC showed me I actually have a much easier time holding target focus with irons than I do a dot. Yes I know that’s backwards.

I like hammers and SCDs after lots of time with Berettas and then Glocks with SCDs. I have poor range of motion in my right thumb, which led a 2021 experiment with M&Ps with safeties to fail (foreshadowing).

I went back to Glocks in 2023. I carried and shot a 48 all summer while competing with a G45, and despite a lot of dry fire and near weekly live fire, the 48 was just never as consistent as I wanted. If my grip was perfect, it could keep up with the big guns. If not, it would bounce left and right. Others have said the same in this thread. Additionally, it was not reliable with PSA 15 round mags, I wasn’t even going to bother trying Shield gen 2 mags. My brother in law wanted to buy it as his first CCW, so I gave him a great deal on the gun with the SCD, sights, stipple, and holsters because I know that would be a good start for him. I went back to the G19. The full width Glocks are much easier/more consistent to me to shoot how I want to shoot.

I was happy as a clam carrying and training with 2 19s in the fall and winter- but that’s flannel season. Easy easy concealment. Spring comes, and I was still frustrated concealing the 19 in tee shirts playing with my kids at the park.

Based on impressive reliability and shoot ability reports here and elsewhere on the 365s, I said screw it, I’m going to sell my Glocks and go all in on 365. I still think it’s a great gun and softer shooting and more reliable as well as higher capacity than the slim Glocks. I figured I’d hope I could use the manual safety, and if not, I would just make peace with the gun with no trigger safety and no manual safety.

I sell the Glocks and get two 365XLs, which was easier and smoother than I expected. One I got from a PFer!
You know how reality is different than theory? Well the safety did not fit me at all with my thumb mobility, and in practice, I was just not remotely comfortable with the no trigger safety 365.

All of a sudden, losing capacity and shoot ability to get an SCD in a 43X/48 didn’t sound so bad after all.

My brother came over that night with his 43X, and without even planning it before hand as we were just hanging out, we went home with different pistols. He loved the 365XL with the safety, and I was much more comfortable with the 43X with SCD. With my tail between my legs, I was back to Glock haha. I had a friend with a spare 34 slide, and I’d always wanted a 34, and I traded him the other 365 for the slide and enough cash to get a new 17.5 frame online.

In hindsight, I should have just kept my 19s and carried my wife’s G42 in the summer. Oh well. It worked out well for my brother, he is still absolutely loving the 365, now with a Boresight Macro frame I got for a screaming deal here.

So I’ve been training with the 43X since the spring. Love carrying it, shooting it, even more so than the 48, is an exercise in frustration. Yes I know I’m asking a lot for a small CCW gun to shoot like my “baseline” double stack Glock I carry in flannels and compete with. But a man can dream! If the stars are aligned and my grip is perfect, the results are there. I found the 43X very snappy. I ended up putting a comp on it, something i normally don’t bother with. The capacity fairy also came calling, and I tried Shield gen 3 mags after seeing a marked improvement in function and rust resistance in them over prior gens in my other brother’s 43X. They worked great… until they didn’t.

I was going to keep the 43X (and my brothers 43X which he had replaced with an Arex) but got a cash offer on them and I’d been thinking about trying a 26 for years, given my love of all double stack Glocks, especially gen 5. I knew it would be easy because I could just drop it in my 34 holster and use my 17r mags as back ups and at the house.

It’s carrying really really well, and even works really well with Enigma deep carry.

ETA: it’s also worked really well for both my brothers and my brother in law haha. Brother in law got my 48 with OEM mags, my younger brother got a 365XL, and my twin brother got me to sell his 43X for him haha

[Disciple]

I was going to keep the 43X (and my brothers 43X which he had replaced with an Arex) but got a cash offer on them and I’d been thinking about trying a 26 for years, given my love of all double stack Glocks, especially gen 5. I knew it would be easy because I could just drop it in my 34 holster and use my 17r mags as back ups and at the house.

It’s carrying really really well, and even works really well with Enigma deep carry.

Thanks for the story. On the G26 you should try the GAP plates or whatever the current make is called, if you haven't. Big difference in grip security for me and I prefer them to extensions that only lengthen the front strap as those cause the web of my thumb to slide down the back strap. For extended capacity I find the G26 with a G19 mag and X-Grip fits my hand better than a G19. It's slightly longer as it hangs over the front lip of the floor plate, it's cut back in a way that lets my pinky nestle in there better, and the G26 bump fits as a palm swell in a way the G19 one does not.

[LockedBreech]

I don't technically need a Gen 5 26 because I have my CZ P-10S.

But the completionist side of me sees my Gen 5 17 and my Gen 5 19 and keeps whispering...c'mon man...gotta have all 3.

[Redhat]

I don't technically need a Gen 5 26 because I have my CZ P-10S.

But the completionist side of me sees my Gen 5 17 and my Gen 5 19 and keeps whispering...c'mon man...gotta have all 3.

Gen 5 G26 MOS maybe???

How would you rate that P-10S against the Glock...or others?

[LockedBreech]

Gen 5 G26 MOS maybe???

How would you rate that P-10S against the Glock...or others?

I have been very happy with the P-10S. I mostly bought it because it was $350 and I like CZs, but mine has been accurate and reliable. Very comfortable and strong ejection with 124 +P HSTs. I like the Glock grip texture a bit more, the P-10S grip size a bit more. That being said, my round count with it is hundreds, not thousands, and it does not yet enjoy the trust I put in my M&Ps or Glocks. I have heard of some striker issues that have me a touch leery.

MOS is a great little loophole. Good call. My P-10S is not the optics ready model.

[Blades]

I don't technically need a Gen 5 26 because I have my CZ P-10S.

But the completionist side of me sees my Gen 5 17 and my Gen 5 19 and keeps whispering...c'mon man...gotta have all 3.

All 3? Wouldn't you need a G34 and G17L for a complete set? :)

[LockedBreech]

All 3? Wouldn't you need a G34 and G17L for a complete set? :)

This forum is so expensive lmao

[Noah]

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Made the right choice. 4x Gold Dot 124 at 20y. Shot a 96 Bakersfield, and very well on some standard drills for me. Recoils like any double stack Glock. Prefer the 10 round flush to the OEM 12s. The OEM 12s carry much bigger and make me notice the short backstrap vs the curve of the backstrap hump feeling locked.

[Disciple]

The OEM 12s ... make me notice the short backstrap vs the curve of the backstrap hump feeling locked.

That's how it feels to me too. I bet you'll like the flush mags even more with a GAP or GeePlate.

[Noah]

That's how it feels to me too. I bet you'll like the flush mags even more with a GAP or GeePlate.

I do not think they would work well with my draw, especially from Engima deep carry, otherwise I would try them.

[PNWTO]

Prefer the 10 round flush to the OEM 12s. The OEM 12s carry much bigger and make me notice the short backstrap vs the curve of the backstrap hump feeling locked.

Same here; took me too long to realize the nerve damage that affects my pinky really hates a “half pinky” grip and no-pinky or just a tension change was really evident on a B-8.

[Nephrology]

Carried my G26 throughout my honeymoon road trip. Was a good choice.

[blues]

Carried my G26 throughout my honeymoon road trip. Was a good choice.

That sounds like it might get uncomfortable. ;)


Congrats.

[Blades]

I realized at yesterday's match it was time to replace the GAP tape on my 26.5. My work had stair grip tape in safety yellow and very granular (60 grit?); they let me have a few strips. I think I have enough for 5 more applications. This time I added a bigger strip to the front and a small piece on the back strap. Per Gap's instructions earlier in this thread I used my wife's hair dryer to heat up the grip and the tape. Then I wrapped it with a few rubber bands and let it sit till this morning. Next match is in October but in a few practice draws today I like the extra grit. It may be too much during live fire, I'll find out this week. I need to check zero on my SCS.

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[FNFAN]

Carried my G26 throughout my honeymoon road trip. Was a good choice.

Missed that you got married. Congratulations!

[Disciple]

Played with one, for a bit. Like knife guys sometimes say, it felt very lively in the hand, but hated how slick the X-Grip was. Stippling didn't help much and I hadn't discovered GAP tape yet. Does anyone but X-Grip offer a sleeve, preferably one that isn't squishy and slick?

There are quite a few 3D-printed ones on eBay now. I haven't felt the need to try any.

[Nephrology]

Missed that you got married. Congratulations!

Thanks ! Wedding was actually last year - honeymoon belated due to the way my work schedules vacation time out a yea r in advance. I should put photos up in CC sometime.

[Blades]

Found a bonus with the grip tape I received from work.
It glows!
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[GmanVP9]

I might have asked this already, but is the 26 still relevant? Why go 26 over 19 or 43?

*I did hear that some people say they shoot the 26 better than the 19.

[PNWTO]

I might have asked this already, but is the 26 still relevant? Why go 26 over 19 or 43?

*I did hear that some people say they shoot the 26 better than the 19.

So 26 vs 19 is probably more preference than performance for most folks. Many here can attest that they see little delta in their overall performance (ceteris paribus) between the two. Or, if they do see a net loss in personal performance, it’s acceptable.

As much as I like the 43 series, they are not the most enjoyable guns to shoot. In addition, to match “big gun performance” there is little room for error in the user’s fundamentals. To paraphrase Defoor, “the 43 is a mean little bastard because it will show all your errors.”

The 26 is much more forgiving and the trade off in weight and dimension is worth it for a lot of folks.

If I had to pick two semiauto pistols to keep and not stray from, the 26 and 42 would be my choices without hesitation.

[blues]

Precisely as PNWTO says. I've owned both the 26 and 19 for decades and have consistently shot them within a hair of one another, with one sometimes having the edge, and other times the reverse.

The 26 is the one I carry regularly if I'm not lounging around with a J frame in the home environs.

[45dotACP]

I might have asked this already, but is the 26 still relevant? Why go 26 over 19 or 43?

*I did hear that some people say they shoot the 26 better than the 19.It's way better shooting than a 43 in my hands and almost as good as a 19. Add the 12 round mags and the MOS version and it basically is on equal footing with the 19 for me.

For me, the 43 is no pocket gun, it's a belt gun and if I'm gonna carry a belt gun, the 26 is quite a bit better for me.

Sent from my SM-A326U using Tapatalk

[NC_BRP]

It's way better shooting than a 43 in my hands and almost as good as a 19.

The 43/43X are not fun guns to shoot - snappy is an understatement and anything more than a few magazines ends up being painful. I feel like recoil on those just goes straight to my bones and rattles my teeth. Every once in a while I pull out the 43X and remind myself why I hate it. Really need to get rid of it - only purchase I've ever really regretted. My Shield isn't remotely as bad as my 43X.

The 26/19/17 all shoot similarly. 26 gives small(er) gun vibes while feeling mostly like a 19. If I could only have two (Glocks), a 17 and 26 would probably be my choice.

[GJM]

Let's see -- so we have a gun that shares most parts with the 19/17, accepts 19/17 mags, mounts a full size optic, has reliable ten round mags for ban states, was the most accurate non custom 1911 a major federal agency tested at 50 yards, can be made to feel small with flat base plate ten round mags, or big with a 17 mag, that works in 19/17 holsters. Maybe that is enough to make the 26 still relevant.

[blues]

Been relevant for me since 1995.

(In fact, my strongest endorsement of the G26 is that in my pitifully small collection of only 7 firearms, 2 of them are G26s.)

[Sero Sed Serio]

I might have asked this already, but is the 26 still relevant? Why go 26 over 19 or 43?

*I did hear that some people say they shoot the 26 better than the 19.

For me the 26 increases concealability at the expense of capacity, but doesn’t compromise shootability.

The 43 compromises shootability and capacity. I also feel like its reliability window is narrower.

I feel like I can do almost anything with a 26 that I can do with a 19, and the option of flush 10 round mags and extended 12 round mags increases its flexibility. I would struggle to choose between a 19/49 and a 26 if I were limited to 1 gun.

I see the 43 as a niche gun for NPE, while a 26 is a good general purpose CCW gun.

[Cool Breeze]

When it comes to comfort and concealment, that's a subjective thing. However, objectively if the g26 solves those problems for you, it's probably the right answer.

The only reason I don't carry mine that much is because I'm carrying my 19. One down side of the 26 is draw speed (and weight but that doesn't really bother me) with the flush mag which has me contemplating a 43x.

I honestly don't know what tradeoff is more important - a potentially compromised and slower draw with the 26 with the benefits of shootability and reliability. Or a lighter, slimmer, full grip and draw speed with the 43x/48 at expense of shootability and reliability. Still trying to figure that one out.

[TGS]

When it comes to comfort and concealment, that's a subjective thing. However, objectively if the g26 solves those problems for you, it's probably the right answer.

The only reason I don't carry mine that much is because I'm carrying my 19. One down side of the 26 is draw speed (and weight but that doesn't really bother me) with the flush mag which has me contemplating a 43x.

I honestly don't know what tradeoff is more important - a potentially compromised and slower draw with the 26 with the benefits of shootability and reliability. Or a lighter, slimmer, full grip and draw speed with the 43x/48 at expense of shootability and reliability. Still trying to figure that one out.

Have you tried the G26 with a 12 round baseplate?

Basically makes it the same size package as the original M&P Compact guns, but with the option of going back down to 10 round baseplates if needed. IMO, that's probably the most useful size package for CCW.

It's still a bit smaller in the heel than the 19, while giving a frontstrap grip space almost as big as the 19....while also avoiding all the problems that come with the slimline Glocks.

If your gripe about the G26 is the two-finger grip provided by the flush mag, I'd give the gun a chance with the 12 round mag before you make any final decision to go with the objectively inferior slimline option.

I never really gave the 26 a fair shot as a general CCW piece. When we were issued the 26 and 19 as a pair, the 26 ended up having to be purchased off a different contract, which meant it came with the regular Glock night sights instead of the Ameriglo Agents on our 19...and I love me those 'Muriglos. In addition to my preference for the Ameriglo sights, the two systems had a very different POA/POI at 25 yards...which I took to heart as a serious liability. So, I never really gave the 26 a fair shake. It basically sat in the safe except to be shot for qualification. When we finally got Ameriglos for the 26 after the fact, Le Français challenged me to give it a shot...and I gotta say, with the 12 round mag it really is the perfect general purpose CCW piece. Now I waffle back and forth between the two, as the 26 is such an attractive carry piece...but at the same time, I still prefer the capability/performance boost I get with the 19.

The ergos of the 12 round PMAG are the best, but I've recently switched to using the Glock +2 baseplate on the 10 round OEM mags because of reliability concerns with the PMAG. The 12 round PMAG hasn't given me any problems, but all the other PMAGs I've owned in the 15, 17, and 21 round variety are not suitable for carry...so it's more an abundance of caution on my part, at the expense of the not-as-great ergos of the Glock +2 option. The pinky rest doesn't sit as well with the frontstrap as the PMAG does, so it just feels a little off and will also pinch the bottom of the ring finger on occasion. YMMV.

[Le Français]

When we finally got Ameriglos for the 26 after the fact, Le Français challenged me to give it a shot...and I gotta say, with the 12 round mag it really is the perfect general purpose CCW piece.

My work here is done.

If my 26 could take 12-round mags, I would try them, although since I carry at 3 o’clock I really value the short grip the flush mags give me.

[Noah]

Like I said in prior posts, I just switched from a 43X to the 26, and as I’d hoped, the 26 feels like it has a much much bigger window where I can shoot it just as easily as a 19/17/etc. If my grip on the 43X isn’t perfect, truly perfect, it is snappy and tracks inconsistently. I feel like I have to hit like a 99% perfect grip on the 43X for it to perform well. With a 26 or past 19s or my 34, it feels like as long as my grip is about 95% perfect… I can just stare at spots and rip on the trigger and the gun is returning right where I want.

I’ve been really surprised how “fine” the two finger draw is with the 26. I had no problem hitting every par on the Bakersfield, even the 2 shots in 1.5, from AIWB. I think it is because my “cue” for my draw is middle finger knuckle to bottom of the trigger guard, so not worrying about my pinkie hasn’t been a problem.

I do get a large increase in pressure with my ring finger by curling my pinky tight under.

26 and 42 > 43 and 43X.

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Some people have used an o ring to stop the pinch.


Have you tried the G26 with a 12 round baseplate?

Basically makes it the same size package as the original M&P Compact guns, but with the option of going back down to 10 round baseplates if needed. IMO, that's probably the most useful size package for CCW.

It's still a bit smaller in the heel than the 19, while giving a frontstrap grip space almost as big as the 19....while also avoiding all the problems that come with the slimline Glocks.

If your gripe about the G26 is the two-finger grip provided by the flush mag, I'd give the gun a chance with the 12 round mag before you make any final decision to go with the objectively inferior slimline option.

I never really gave the 26 a fair shot as a general CCW piece. When we were issued the 26 and 19 as a pair, the 26 ended up having to be purchased off a different contract, which meant it came with the regular Glock night sights instead of the Ameriglo Agents on our 19...and I love me those 'Muriglos. In addition to my preference for the Ameriglo sights, the two systems had a very different POA/POI at 25 yards...which I took to heart as a serious liability. So, I never really gave the 26 a fair shake. It basically sat in the safe except to be shot for qualification. When we finally got Ameriglos for the 26 after the fact, Le Français challenged me to give it a shot...and I gotta say, with the 12 round mag it really is the perfect general purpose CCW piece. Now I waffle back and forth between the two, as the 26 is such an attractive carry piece...but at the same time, I still prefer the capability/performance boost I get with the 19.

The ergos of the 12 round PMAG are the best, but I've recently switched to using the Glock +2 baseplate on the 10 round OEM mags because of reliability concerns with the PMAG. The 12 round PMAG hasn't given me any problems, but all the other PMAGs I've owned in the 15, 17, and 21 round variety are not suitable for carry...so it's more an abundance of caution on my part, at the expense of the not-as-great ergos of the Glock +2 option. The pinky rest doesn't sit as well with the frontstrap as the PMAG does, so it just feels a little off and will also pinch the bottom of the ring finger on occasion. YMMV.

[Le Français]

With a 26 or past 19s or my 34, it feels like as long as my grip is about 95% perfect… I can just stare at spots and rip on the trigger and the gun is returning right where I want.

I’ve found the same to be true. With a firm firing hand grip and a tight support hand grip, the G26 recoils consistently and permits accurate predictive shooting.



26 and 42 > 43 and 43X.

I shot a supervisor’s G43 once and didn’t like it. It was sharp and squirmy in recoil. I need to get myself a G42.

[Noah]

I’ve found the same to be true. With a firm firing hand grip and a tight support hand grip, the G26 recoils consistently and permits accurate predictive shooting.



I shot a supervisor’s G43 once and didn’t like it. It was sharp and squirmy in recoil. I need to get myself a G42.

The G42 rocks because it recoils like a 22. I like that because I can practice with and carry my 34 or any double stack Glock all year, and when I practice with or carry my wife’s 42 for a funeral or to mow the lawn, I know I can shoot it predictively if needed rather than being caught out by the recoil.

The 43 or 43X requires (for me) a different cadence and vastly different range where predictive shooting is possible. Putting a comp on the 43X helps and makes it more like a 48, but it’s still tight in terms of window.

With the 42 or 26, I don’t have to think differently about how I’m shooting the gun compared to any 9mm double stack Glock.

I hope that makes any sense.

[TGS]

I’ve found the same to be true. With a firm firing hand grip and a tight support hand grip, the G26 recoils consistently and permits accurate predictive shooting.

Agreed as well. The hump on the backstrap of the 26 is uncomfortable to me and digs into my palm, but serves its purpose well of locking the gun into the hand.




I shot a supervisor’s G43 once and didn’t like it. It was sharp and squirmy in recoil. I need to get myself a G42.

The grip texture on the 43 is abysmal. Talon Tape helps tremendously with the squirminess. Other than speed due to the sharp recoil relative to the 26, the big performance factor for me with the 43 is the grip circumference. It is small enough that it allows my trigger finger to wander deep or shallow if there's any inconsistency in my grip, which the 26 doesn't allow for. The result is that I find it much easier to throw shots due to bad trigger presses, whereas it's almost hard to have a bad trigger press on the double stack Glocks. The same thing happens with the 42 for me, though it isn't as pronounced due to the soft recoil.

[Noah]

When it comes to comfort and concealment, that's a subjective thing. However, objectively if the g26 solves those problems for you, it's probably the right answer.

The only reason I don't carry mine that much is because I'm carrying my 19. One down side of the 26 is draw speed (and weight but that doesn't really bother me) with the flush mag which has me contemplating a 43x.

I honestly don't know what tradeoff is more important - a potentially compromised and slower draw with the 26 with the benefits of shootability and reliability. Or a lighter, slimmer, full grip and draw speed with the 43x/48 at expense of shootability and reliability. Still trying to figure that one out.

For me, the draw speed difference is kinda mitigated by the 26 being a little more forgiving in terms of how perfect my grip has to be. The double stack guns are more forgiving for me both in terms of index and recoil.

[blues]

TGS

I use the Magpul 12 rounders at my LEOSA qualifications with my Gen 2.5 G26. In all the years I've had them, I've not had a single malfunction with one, at a qual or just practicing. When I carry the 2.5, I'm confident enough to employ them.


I've never used any of the Magpuls in my Gen5 because of the early reports of issues...and I didn't want to take a chance experimenting with them.

Ironically, the only stoppages I've had with the Gen5 were with an OEM 12 round magazine. (Verified on a couple of occasions.) I pulled that mag from rotation but have never gotten around to sending it back to Glock for replacement as I have a couple of others of relatively recent vintage which I was able to vet.

For CCW, I carry the 10 round magazine with a 15 round G19 mag as my spare. The lack of the extended grip has never really had an effect on my ability to shoot the gun as well as the longer grip with the 12 rounder...I just lament the loss of the two extra rounds.

Glad you have found the G26 to be the worthy piece that many of us have been enamored with for years.

[Le Français]

The G42 rocks because it recoils like a 22. I like that because I can practice with and carry my 34 or any double stack Glock all year, and when I practice with or carry my wife’s 42 for a funeral or to mow the lawn, I know I can shoot it predictively if needed rather than being caught out by the recoil.

The 43 or 43X requires (for me) a different cadence and vastly different range where predictive shooting is possible. Putting a comp on the 43X helps and makes it more like a 48, but it’s still tight in terms of window.

With the 42 or 26, I don’t have to think differently about how I’m shooting the gun compared to any 9mm double stack Glock.

I hope that makes any sense.

That does make a lot of sense. The two pistols I shoot the most are a G26 and a G17L. There’s much less difference in shooting characteristics than the specifications would suggest.

[breakingtime91]

TGS

I use the Magpul 12 rounders at my LEOSA qualifications with my Gen 2.5 G26. In all the years I've had them, I've not had a single malfunction with one, at a qual or just practicing. When I carry the 2.5, I'm confident enough to employ them.


I've never used any of the Magpuls in my Gen5 because of the early reports of issues...and I didn't want to take a chance experimenting with them.

Ironically, the only stoppages I've had with the Gen5 were with an OEM 12 round magazine. (Verified on a couple of occasions.) I pulled that mag from rotation but have never gotten around to sending it back to Glock for replacement as I have a couple of others of relatively recent vintage which I was able to vet.

For CCW, I carry the 10 round magazine with a 15 round G19 mag as my spare. The lack of the extended grip has never really had an effect on my ability to shoot the gun as well as the longer grip with the 12 rounder...I just lament the loss of the two extra rounds.

Glad you have found the G26 to be the worthy piece that many of us have been enamored with for years.

I'm finding with my nub of a pinky, the flat base plate on my 2000sk and my pinky curled up under gives me comfort and more stability than expected

[blues]

I'm finding with my nub of a pinky, the flat base plate on my 2000sk and my pinky curled up under gives me comfort and more stability than expected

It's pretty similar to what I do with my J frame...642. It's second nature after all these years.

[Disciple]

The ergos of the 12 round PMAG are the best, but I've recently switched to using the Glock +2 baseplate on the 10 round OEM mags because of reliability concerns with the PMAG. The 12 round PMAG hasn't given me any problems, but all the other PMAGs I've owned in the 15, 17, and 21 round variety are not suitable for carry...so it's more an abundance of caution on my part, at the expense of the not-as-great ergos of the Glock +2 option. The pinky rest doesn't sit as well with the frontstrap as the PMAG does, so it just feels a little off and will also pinch the bottom of the ring finger on occasion. YMMV.

Have you tried the Pierce PG-2733 (gen3) or PG-G42733 (gen4/5)? I prefer the GAP plates myself but these are the most flush/factory looking +2 I've seen.

https://www.pearcegrip.com/cdn/shop/files/pg-2733image1.jpg

[HeavyDuty]

I'm finding with my nub of a pinky, the flat base plate on my 2000sk and my pinky curled up under gives me comfort and more stability than expected

A 26 with a Geeplate may be a good fit - I’m a big fan.

[Noah]

Have you tried the Pierce PG-2733 (gen3) or PG-G42733 (gen4/5)? I prefer the GAP plates myself but these are the most flush/factory looking +2 I've seen.

https://www.pearcegrip.com/cdn/shop/files/pg-2733image1.jpg

I have some 2733s arriving today! I love the addition of a pinky spot and capacity, without creating an additional corner on the backstrap like the OEM +2s and others.

I’m not sure why they differentiate the 42733 for Gen 4-5, vs the 2733, which has a much nicer shape.

I’ve heard the 12th round is difficult or impossible to get in the 2733, but I plan on using it like an 11+1 anyway.

[TGS]

Have you tried the Pierce PG-2733 (gen3) or PG-G42733 (gen4/5)? I prefer the GAP plates myself but these are the most flush/factory looking +2 I've seen.


I haven't. Thanks for mentioning that, I'll pick some up!

[BillSWPA]

The Pierce extensions are comfortable. They are not easy to put on and take off.

Edited to remove mistaken info.

[Noah]

The Pierce extensions are comfortable. They are not easy to put on and take off.

With any of these extensions, be sure to add extra power or longer springs. Glock offers 12 round springs for use with Glock extensions.

I am not sure this is correct. I thought all G26 mags including the 10 rounders came with a G19 mag spring? Forgive me if I am wrong.

TGS here is a 2733 (not a 42733) on a Gen 5, I really like the profile.
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[L-2]

I don't know what extra power or longer mag spring Post 1948 is talking about.

Glock part number 33509 is the regular mag spring for both the 10-round G26 mag and the G19 15-round mag. This spring has 9-coils (don't confuse coils with rounds, if that's what's happening).

A G26 mag extension (usually +2 rounds) will not need a different Glock mag spring. There is no different Glock mag spring for a 12-round G26 mag.

[BillSWPA]

I am not sure this is correct. I thought all G26 mags including the 10 rounders came with a G19 mag spring? Forgive me if I am wrong.

TGS here is a 2733 (not a 42733) on a Gen 5, I really like the profile.
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Different springs available for Glock magazines are shown here (https://www.glockstore.com/magazines/springs).

The specific spring for a G26 10 round magazine with a +2 extension is here (https://www.glockstore.com/Magazine-Extension-Springs).

Surprisingly, the factory spring for both the G26 and G29 is the same spring, and the specific spring for the extension is aftermarket and unnecessary.

[Disciple]

The specific spring for a G26 10 round magazine with a +2 extension is here (https://www.glockstore.com/Magazine-Extension-Springs).

Surprisingly, the factory spring for both the G26 and G29 is the same spring, and the specific spring for the extension is aftermarket.

Being aftermarket Glock doesn't feel that it is necessary for the factory +2, right? Is that your conclusion as well or are you making a different point?

[BillSWPA]

Being aftermarket Glock doesn't feel that it is necessary for the factory +2, right? Is that your conclusion as well or are you making a different point?

I started that post thinking that the springs would be different. When I looked more closely at my own links, I was surprised to find the springs were the same. My earlier post pointed out the need for a different spring, which turned out to be wrong.

It originally did not make sense to me that a spring that came with (and was presumably designed for) a 10 round magazine would be adequate for a longer magazine tube. Apparently it works, but I still question how that is a good idea. Knowing that the 10 and 15 round magazines use the same spring, I definitely plan to keep a closer eye on my G19 magazine springs.

This issue coming up when it did just saved me some $.

[Noah]

I started that post thinking that the springs would be different. When I looked more closely at my own links, I was surprised to find the springs were the same. My earlier post pointed out the need for a different spring, which turned out to be wrong.

It originally did not make sense to me that a spring that came with (and was presumably designed for) a 10 round magazine would be adequate for a longer magazine tube. Apparently it works, but I still question how that is a good idea. Knowing that the 10 and 15 round magazines use the same spring, I definitely plan to keep a closer eye on my G19 magazine springs.

Considering the reputation G19 mags have had for 30 years, I wouldn’t sweat it.

I think it’s more that the 26 is using the 19 spring, than the 19 using the 26 spring. Remember, the 19 came first

[AZ6K]

Some people have used an o ring to stop the pinch.

I have done this and it has worked well. Just need to make sure you don’t get too thick of an o-ring that it impedes seating the mag.

[Noah]

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TGS looking forward to shooting these. The flush 10 is definitely better for comfort and access with Enigma deep carry but I’m excited about these for belt AIWB.

Also got the Slip2000 mag cam wizard. Takes Glock baseplate swaps from something done in Hell to no big deal, 30 second job.

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[Blades]

I might have asked this already, but is the 26 still relevant? Why go 26 over 19 or 43?

*I did hear that some people say they shoot the 26 better than the 19.

I shoot the G26 better than my G19, and carrying the G26 seems a lot easier to me. I use the same holster on my Engima but have considered getting a G26 holster. I started carrying a G26 when I bought the MOS and installed an SCS. I like that I can upsize it(extended magazines, longer barrels). My G19 never fit my hand exactly as I wanted. I had one with some custom grip work and it was okay. I bought a Boresight Solutions G19 to try and it was okay. I had a stock one with a hockey tape wrap and it was better, but the G26.5 MOS has been a lot better. I do want to get a single undercut on my G26's trigger guard, but that's it.



When it comes to comfort and concealment, that's a subjective thing. However, objectively if the g26 solves those problems for you, it's probably the right answer.

The only reason I don't carry mine that much is because I'm carrying my 19. One down side of the 26 is draw speed (and weight but that doesn't really bother me) with the flush mag which has me contemplating a 43x.

I honestly don't know what tradeoff is more important - a potentially compromised and slower draw with the 26 with the benefits of shootability and reliability. Or a lighter, slimmer, full grip and draw speed with the 43x/48 at expense of shootability and reliability. Still trying to figure that one out.

I wonder if the G26(21.69oz) weighed the same as the P365(18.5oz) would it make a difference? I think the thinness of the P365's is what makes it more viable. I like the thinness of the P365 for pocket carry, but like the thin G43x/48, it makes it squirmy.
A hit with a G26 is better than a miss with a P365/G43x/48. :)

My draw speed is slower with my G26, but I carry low, so even my G19 draw was slow.


Have you tried the Pierce PG-2733 (gen3) or PG-G42733 (gen4/5)? I prefer the GAP plates myself but these are the most flush/factory looking +2 I've seen.

https://www.pearcegrip.com/cdn/shop/files/pg-2733image1.jpg



I have some 2733s arriving today! I love the addition of a pinky spot and capacity, without creating an additional corner on the backstrap like the OEM +2s and others.

I’m not sure why they differentiate the 42733 for Gen 4-5, vs the 2733, which has a much nicer shape.

I’ve heard the 12th round is difficult or impossible to get in the 2733, but I plan on using it like an 11+1 anyway.


Will the PG-2733 fit on Gen 5 G26's? I saw this on the Pearce website for the PG-2733: "***Product PG-G42733 recommended for fourth and fifth gen models"
But, if it's only because a 12th round won't fit, that's fine. Per P-F teachings I also run my Glock magazines downloaded by 1. I use the +2's just for the extra grip on the draw. During my Defensive Pistol Matches, I felt like I was fumbling my draw with the 10 round magazines so I started carrying the +2 extensions but all I want is just a little extra lip on the front. The 2733 may be what I need.

Some pictures of +2's.

Hyve:
https://i.imgur.com/JrNZX6r.jpeg

PG-G42733:
https://i.imgur.com/hhelt9y.jpeg

Glock 12 rounder:
https://i.imgur.com/KivB26y.jpeg

[Noah]

Will the PG-2733 fit on Gen 5 G26's? I saw this on the Pearce website for the PG-2733: "***Product PG-G42733 recommended for fourth and fifth gen models"
But, if it's only because a 12th round won't fit, that's fine. Per P-F teachings I also run my Glock magazines downloaded by 1. I use the +2's just for the extra grip on the draw. During my Defensive Pistol Matches, I felt like I was fumbling my draw with the 10 round magazines so I started carrying the +2 extensions but all I want is just a little extra lip on the front. The 2733 may be what I need.

Some pictures of +2's.

Hyve:
https://i.imgur.com/JrNZX6r.jpeg

PG-G42733:
https://i.imgur.com/hhelt9y.jpeg

Glock 12 rounder:
https://i.imgur.com/KivB26y.jpeg

I saw that too, but I couldn’t find anything as to why Pearce said that. Someone might have said it can pinch on gen 4/5, also the texture doesn’t match. Seems to me that Pearce took the opportunity to go to an actual Plus 2 and that the 2733 is more of a +1 for the… 27 and 33.

I stumbled on a pic of one on a Gen 5, which made me brave enough to drop the hefty $20 to try a pair myself.

I had already found the OEM +2 to print significantly more (less than a 19/17, but more than the shockingly concealable 26) so I was really excited about the 2733 both aesthetically and for a pinky extension that wasn’t a +0 but didn’t add another corner to the back strap. You can see it’s much smaller than your 3.
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[Blades]

I stumbled on a pic of one on a Gen 5, which made me brave enough to drop the hefty $20 to try a pair myself.



Looking forward to your review.

[Noah]

Looking forward to your review.

I like them a lot in dry fire. Sticking with the flush 10s for Enigma deep carry but I like the 2733s for regular AIWB a lot. Live fire soon.

[BillSWPA]

The Pierce extensions make a noticeable difference in my accuracy and consistency with my G26.

[Nephrology]

Let's see -- so we have a gun that shares most parts with the 19/17, accepts 19/17 mags, mounts a full size optic, has reliable ten round mags for ban states, was the most accurate non custom 1911 a major federal agency tested at 50 yards, can be made to feel small with flat base plate ten round mags, or big with a 17 mag, that works in 19/17 holsters. Maybe that is enough to make the 26 still relevant.

I have repeatedly contended that it is the most versatile/underrated gun that Glock makes

[WobblyPossum]

For anyone stuck in a 10-round state who wants a full, three-finger grip, I absolutely love the +0 Pearce pinky extension base pads. Make sure you get the ones for your generation of gun though. The Gen3 baseplate in a Gen5 will pinch me. Pearce released Gen5 specific baseplates a couple of years ago.

[Blades]

I honestly don't know what tradeoff is more important - a potentially compromised and slower draw with the 26 with the benefits of shootability and reliability...

I was thinking about this and switched back to a 10 round magazine. I don't think having an extension made my draw any faster(not that it's fast) it just helped my pinky feel comfortable. My pinky will be fine doing nothing. I'll practice my draw more.

[Noah]

I was thinking about this and switched back to a 10 round magazine. I don't think having an extension made my draw any faster(not that it's fast) it just helped my pinky feel comfortable. My pinky will be fine doing nothing. I'll practice my draw more.

The gun seems to carry much smaller with the flush 10 than any variety of extension.

[Blades]

The gun seems to carry much smaller with the flush 10 than any variety of extension.

I had forgotten that while worried about my pinky.

[Noah]

I had forgotten that while worried about my pinky.

With the Gonzalez pinkie curl, I don’t mind the flush 10 two handed but a pinky extension still feels a lot better to me one handed.

I’m loving the 10 round flush for Enigma deep use (grip at belt line) but playing with pinky extensions for regular AIWB

[Depmur]

During the time I carried a G27 as a off duty pistol I found that I liked the Gee Plate. I have one on my G43 that I pocket carry at times.

[JAH 3rd]

So if I wanted to add a pinkie extension to my Gen 5 26, while retaining the original 10-round config, is the link below the right one to order? Thanks in advance.

https://www.pearcegrip.com/products/glock-gen-4-pg-g526

[WobblyPossum]

So if I wanted to add a pinkie extension to my Gen 5 26, while retaining the original 10-round config, is the link below the right one to order? Thanks in advance.

https://www.pearcegrip.com/products/glock-gen-4-pg-g526

That’s the one.

[JAH 3rd]

Thank you!

[Noah]

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Blades the Strike next to Pearce 2733 next to a 19 mag. There’s a lot of material on the Strike that could be removed.

[Noah]

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Cut down Strike is much more favorable sized

[TC215]

I sold my 26.5 earlier this year and regretted it. I’ve been reading this thread, which convinced me to order another one. :rolleyes:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPw-3e_pzqU

[blues]

I sold my 26.5 earlier this year and regretted it. I’ve been reading this thread, which convinced me to order another one. :rolleyes:





And we had consecutive serial numbers too...how could you?

[TC215]

And we had consecutive serial numbers too...how could you?

I grind all my serial numbers off anyway.



;)

I’d actually forgotten about that.

[Noah]

The Strikes with the ground down hollow part feel awesome but are considerable shorter than 19 mags still.

I like the Pearce 2733s a lot more than the OEM +2s, but like the OEM +2 and plain pinky extensions, they make me acutely aware of the shortness of the backstrap in my hand.

With the flush 10 and the Strike 12, I don’t notice it as much (flush) or it is completely resolved and feels like a big gun (strike 12 shaved down)

The Strikes comfortably fit 12 rounds, Pearce only holds 11

[2501]

Y’all are overthinking this. On the Gen 5 G26, the magpul 12rd mags are a godsend. They eliminate pinkie bite and feed without any issues. They’re the only Magpul Glock mag I’d suggest someone carry on a duty gun. They were what made me enjoy carrying a G26 as the other mag extensions would just cut the shit out of my pinkie.

Now just give me a rail on a G26mos and I might just make that a full time work gun for all purposes.

Use the flat 10rd mags for ankle, or flying, and use a 12rd magpul for everything else that involves concealment.

[Noah]

Y’all are overthinking this. On the Gen 5 G26, the magpul 12rd mags are a godsend. They eliminate pinkie bite and feed without any issues. They’re the only Magpul Glock mag I’d suggest someone carry on a duty gun. They were what made me enjoy carrying a G26 as the other mag extensions would just cut the shit out of my pinkie.

Now just give me a rail on a G26mos and I might just make that a full time work gun for all purposes.

Use the flat 10rd mags for ankle, or flying, and use a 12rd magpul for everything else that involves concealment.

Many people have reported issues using the Magpuls in Gen 5 26s, including in this thread

[blues]

I "suppose" that Magpul may have come up with a later iteration of their "12 round mags" than the ones I purchased some years ago, (pre-Gen 5 guns coming out) from MidwayUSA on a sale.

I carry those older ones in my Gen 2.5 G26 without fear of failure. They've all been vetted without any stoppages. (Not in my Gen 5 which I will not test them in based on earlier reports.)

[WDR]

Many people have reported issues using the Magpuls in Gen 5 26s, including in this thread

Yes. The extra two rounds are not worth the chance of issues, so I've never bothered with the magpul 12's. The 21 round extended mags I tried were a very nice size, but I learned they were not as reliable as OEM Glock mags. The OEM 24 round mags replaced that niche for me. YMMV.

OEM +2's work if I need to split the difference between 10 rounds in the Glock 26 and 15 in my Glock 19. Most of the time, I figure 10 rounds plus whatever bigger reload I'm carrying (15/17rd mags normally) should be fine.

[blues]

Yes. The extra two rounds are not worth the chance of issues, so I've never bothered with the magpul 12's. The 21 round extended mags I tried were a very nice size, but I learned they were not as reliable as OEM Glock mags. The OEM 24 round mags replaced that niche for me. YMMV.

OEM +2's work if I need to split the difference between 10 rounds in the Glock 26 and 15 in my Glock 19. Most of the time, I figure 10 rounds plus whatever bigger reload I'm carrying (15/17rd mags normally) should be fine.

Yep. I carry OEM 10 round in my 26 AIWB, with a 15 round G19 OEM as my spare every time I head out.

[2501]

The magpul 12rd mags cost $13. Just try one.

[blues]

The magpul 12rd mags cost $13. Just try one.

Doesn't answer the question of whether they have been updated to a new generation specifically vetted for Gen 5.

(I have no intention of running my five older versions.)

[Cool Breeze]

I am curious if there has been any speculation in the difference between the Gen 3 and Gen 5 guns that the magpul mag won't work?

[blues]

I am curious if there has been any speculation in the difference between the Gen 3 and Gen 5 guns that the magpul mag won't work?

The ambi releases?

[WDR]

The ambi releases?

The Magpul Glock mags came out when ambi was already a thing in the Gen4 guns, IIRC. They have always had the ambi catch notches on both sides, I think. I doubt that is the issue in the Gen5 guns. Not sure if Magpul has ever come out and stated the "why"... but the reliability in Gen 3/4 guns was never was as good as OEM for me. My sample size was small, YMMV.

Bottom line for me: The Magpul mags *might* work, but the OEM mags are proven to be very reliable, and are not much more money than a Magpul mag. I've got some deals under $20 each, including 12rd OEM G26 mags, recently.

I use some of Pearce grip extenders, and they are fine. Their "plus two" really only worked out to be a plus one for me/my mags, and wasn't much smaller than the OEM +2. I fixed the "slick" problem with the OEM +2 by adding some 3M grip tape (GAP tape!) to the very front of the extension, leaving the sides smooth so as to not catch shirts or abrade skin.

I have a couple of the Pearce Gen5 "plus two" extensions sitting around, if someone wants to try them. I've been meaning to make a Karma post forever, and keep forgetting.

[blues]

The Magpul Glock mags came out when ambi was already a thing in the Gen4 guns, IIRC. They have always had the ambi catch notches on both sides, I think. I doubt that is the issue in the Gen5 guns. Not sure if Magpul has ever come out and stated the "why"... but the reliability in Gen 3/4 guns was never was as good as OEM for me. My sample size was small, YMMV.

Bottom line for me: The Magpul mags *might* work, but the OEM mags are proven to be very reliable, and are not much more money than a Magpul mag. I've got some deals under $20 each, including 12rd OEM G26 mags, recently.



I don't know what the issue is. I have five of them...and not a single issue in my Gen 2.5 over a period of years. The fact that they were reported to be problematic in Gen 5's was enough to keep me from screwing around with them in mine. I will continue to use them at the range and for carry in the 2.5, however.

Ironically, as I mentioned above, my only known stoppages in the Gen 5 were with an OEM 12 rounder. So, now I only carry the 10 round OEM mag backed with a G19 15 round mag for reload.

Seems there is no definitive answer as to what the matter is with these mags and the Gen 5 and I still don't know if there has ever been a different iteration released. (I checked on their site last night and there was no indication...and the couple of user reviews went in both directions...pro and con.)

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Okay, just got off the phone with Magpul tech support.

1. There are no other iterations of their 12 round Glock magazine. The ones being manufactured currently are the same as the ones I bought some years back.

2. The issue with the Gen 5 G26 is a known issue. Their support guy said that they run fine in some guns, and not so well in others...with a premature slide lock with one round left in the mag being the largest reported issue.

(They have not determined, to date, what the specific underlying cause is with the Gen 5 that results in the failures, though he did mention that it could be related to changes in the magazine follower with the Gen 5.)


So, my takeaway, for myself, is that I will simply stick with OEM mags for the Gen5. And continue using the Magpuls and OEM in the Gen 2.5


Hope that is useful for some of you guys.

[TWR]

Man I went and handled a Gen 4 baby Glock today, the finger groove just won’t work for me. I’m gonna try and find a Gen 5 26 to handle and see if it feels better. If not I’m gonna have to quit clicking on this thread. Y’all are really making me want one to work for me.

[BillSWPA]

I have only used three of the Magpul 12 round magazines for one range session in my G26 2.5, and they worked well. One range session is hardly a conclusive test. I have also used the 15 round G19 sized magazines in my G19 during several range trips, without issue.

[Le Français]

Man I went and handled a Gen 4 baby Glock today, the finger groove just won’t work for me. I’m gonna try and find a Gen 5 26 to handle and see if it feels better. If not I’m gonna have to quit clicking on this thread. Y’all are really making me want one to work for me.

It’s only the best pistol on the market. No big deal. :D

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It’s only the best pistol on the market. No big deal. :D


That's cold, dude. ;)

[Noah]

I got my 26 as an experiment after trying hard to like and trust the slimline Glocks, and loving shooting all larger Glocks 19-34, but not loving concealing them in tees, as I mentioned.

First day I picked it up, I hated it. Felt awful with and without the OEM extension. A few days of dry fire later, I really liked it. After shooting it and carrying it and more dry fire… I think I love it, even (especially?) in 2 finger flush factory form (2FFFF)

ETA: I can’t wait to shoot it again, but my range is a mile from the recent styrene train disaster in Ohio

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My first 26 and still my favorite...


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[Rex G]

Man I went and handled a Gen 4 baby Glock today, the finger groove just won’t work for me. I’m gonna try and find a Gen 5 26 to handle and see if it feels better. If not I’m gonna have to quit clicking on this thread. Y’all are really making me want one to work for me.

Just. Do. It. ;)

Edited to add: The way a pistol “feels” can lie. The G26 is a pistol that can “feel” wrong, but, work so very right. I do not say this as a fan boy of Glocks. The Glock system was more-or-less chosen for me, more than 22 years ago. It took some time, but I became conditioned, and now use Glocks, without any employer’s rules/policies to mandate what I carry.

[Cool Breeze]

I risked life and limb (just kidding) the other day and carried the 26 over the 19. I haven't carried the 26 in awhile but it was nice! With a flush baseplate, the gun disappears under a suit jacket owb. I was actually really surprised by how light weight it felt compared to a 15+1 G19 with optic - definitely more so than I remember. I didn't think I would be able to tell the difference but I did. This is against popular opinion but Gen 3 Glock 26 and 17 finger grooves feel great in my hand - I don't like the gen3 19's grooves though.

On a separate note - I am on the hunt for best (probably smallest?) baseplate. I picked up a magpul mag and it does offer a slight difference between the oem +2. It feels pretty good but it I am not sure how I like the bottom of the finger groove set back like that - maybe not a deal breaker but I think I want the bottom of the finger groove hook flush with the others. I think I want to try a pearce or strike and see.

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[TGS]

Y’all are overthinking this. On the Gen 5 G26, the magpul 12rd mags are a godsend. They eliminate pinkie bite and feed without any issues. They’re the only Magpul Glock mag I’d suggest someone carry on a duty gun. They were what made me enjoy carrying a G26 as the other mag extensions would just cut the shit out of my pinkie.

Now just give me a rail on a G26mos and I might just make that a full time work gun for all purposes.

Use the flat 10rd mags for ankle, or flying, and use a 12rd magpul for everything else that involves concealment.

Magpul's Glock mags are pretty problematic, and the decision of a certain individual back at DEAV to make them approved after having the FTU shoot them for a day is a perfect example of why people shouldn't be stamping "approved" on items without any actual objective standard of testing.

The feels and wanting to suck industry dick to rub elbows with big names isn't a valid testing protocol.

[Noah]

I risked life and limb (just kidding) the other day and carried the 26 over the 19. I haven't carried the 26 in awhile but it was nice! With a flush baseplate, the gun disappears under a suit jacket owb. I was actually really surprised by how light weight it felt compared to a 15+1 G19 with optic - definitely more so than I remember. I didn't think I would be able to tell the difference but I did. This is against popular opinion but Gen 3 Glock 26 and 17 finger grooves feel great in my hand - I don't like the gen3 19's grooves though.

On a separate note - I am on the hunt for best (probably smallest?) baseplate. I picked up a magpul mag and it does offer a slight difference between the oem +2. It feels pretty good but it I am not sure how I like the bottom of the finger groove set back like that - maybe not a deal breaker but I think I want the bottom of the finger groove hook flush with the others. I think I want to try a pearce or strike and see.

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The Strike is huge and makes it the size of a 19. If you shave off the extended portion of the Strike, it is more interesting. Pearce 2733 is the smallest extension that isn’t just a +0.
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Flush, 2733, Shaved Strike, 19 mag, 17+2

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Magpul's Glock mags are pretty problematic, and the decision of a certain individual back at DEAV to make them approved after having the FTU shoot them for a day is a perfect example of why people shouldn't be stamping "approved" on items without any actual objective standard of testing.

The feels and wanting to suck industry dick to rub elbows with big names isn't a valid testing protocol.

Despite your years with the Dept. of State, I just don't foresee an ambassadorship in the near future...

;)