Product Improved G26

[Doc_Glock]

We have talked about this in other threads, but recently this came to the forefront for me.

I like to hike and backpack. I like to hike armed. Sometimes the hikes involve a lot of climbing and weight is a real enemy on these hikes therefore the G26 has, for the most part been my hiking pistol.

Should I need a pistol in the night while camping or hiking in extremely dark environments, a WML is extremely useful. That leads to the improved G26:

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This is mostly a proof of concept. It if works out I may be chopping some Gen 5 MOS pistols.

For me the G19 slide shoots very nice and I think they are probably marginally more reliable than a G26.

Plus a 19 slide can mount a light and or optic more easily. If this works out I see little to no need going forward for a G26.

[blues]

If this works out I see little to no need going forward for a G26.

Apostate! Stone him!


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[luckyman]

I did this on a gen3 to get the benefits of better reliability from 10round g26 mags in a mag capacity constrained state, plus some extra concealability. I have small hands and liked the result. But I don’t think you are saving that much weight compared to a g19 with the mag downloaded to hold only 10 rounds, are you?

[psalms144.1]

The G19K has been talked about a lot over the years, I'm sure there are plenty of others on here who's grip chopped their 19s that can chime in.

I agree that the weight savings on this is going to be almost exclusively in the ammunition department - so if you're sticking with 10 round mags you'll achieve your goal.

[Wondering Beard]

Just to put in another point of view: a short grip and long(er) slide tends to worsen handgun retention in a "hands on" confrontation; you have less of the gun to hold on to, the bad guy has more of the gun to hold on to.

It's not the only thing to make one's choices on but I think it should be part of the thought process.

[GJM]

You are treading a dangerous line here, as there apparently is no such thing as a “product improved 26.” At least you had the sense to not stick the picture of your mongrel Glock in the G 5 26 shrine…. I mean thread.

[jandbj]

You are treading a dangerous line here, as there apparently is no such thing as a “product improved 26.” At least you had the sense to not stick the picture of your mongrel Glock in the G 5 26 shrine…. I mean thread.

[HeavyDuty]

Finally.

[Caballoflaco]

You are treading a dangerous line here, as there apparently is no such thing as a “product improved 26.” At least you had the sense to not stick the picture of your mongrel Glock in the G 5 26 shrine…. I mean thread.

I thought they was a gonna stone you Old Testament style for the chopped 19x.

[TWR]

All roads lead to the G19…

[camsdaddy]

All roads lead to the G19…

I love the 26. Its the perfect gun on paper. I have shot thousands of rounds through multiple 26's. I always sell it and then come back and buy another one. I just bought another one. The last one I sold because it would force me to carry my 19. I have carried my 19 for the past few months. What that proved to me is that I can carry a 19 and that its not that hard. Of course that didn't keep me from getting another. I will be making a decision as soon as I change out my sights and spend some time at the range.

Ive considered a 26L for sometime. My wants have more to do with the fact I often carry in a holster for a 19. I like the reduced grip size of the 26 for printing purposed but have been surprised how my 19 has not printed much.

Of course I knew they would come out with an MOS as soon as I bought mine.

[GAP]

You are treading a dangerous line here, as there apparently is no such thing as a “product improved 26.” At least you had the sense to not stick the picture of your mongrel Glock in the G 5 26 shrine…. I mean thread.

You’re just salty because your junky gun needs 115 gr bullets to function properly. ;)

[willie]

I suggest putting the weapon, it's light, and loaded magazines in a sack and weighing the sack. Then start subtracting or removing items to reach a desired total. However, consider grabbing a 19 or 26 and start walking. If one needs a weapon, he might wish that he had a long gun and not a handgun. At that time, he will not be fretting about a few extra ounces. But we study and experiment.