Glock 26 Gen 5

[GJM]

So is the issue 12 round mags, or greater than 10 round mags?

[HeavyDuty]

I just checked - my three original 26.5 magazines have #6 followers. Are #7 available anywhere at retail right now? I’m not seeing them at the usual places.

[JodyH]

@JodyH

That's good info, Jody, thanks. (And it's been my favorite since 1995, which is why it's the only gun I own two of.)

So, given that you tossed that mag, did you replace it with another OEM 12 rounder or do you carry another mag?

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With that particular mag I could actually feel feed hiccups through the grip. It did not feed smoothly at all.
I'm guessing a polymer or metal liner anomaly inside the tube, or maybe a kinked or reversed spring.
With Glock mags I don't even bother taking them apart to troubleshoot, just toss and replace.

Bought another 12 rounder.
The 26.5 is currently in my commuting fanny pack loaded 12+1 for my drive to work this morning.

[JodyH]

So is the issue 12 round mags, or greater than 10 round mags?

For me it was one brand new 2020 vintage 12 round mag.
I have probably a dozen 12 rounders of all generations (I bought the very first 26 my dealer had back in the early/mid '90's), all of them work fine.

[GAP]

In post #957 he states he used Factory 10, 15 and 17 round mags and displays a picture with a failure to feed so I think it was already addressed by him.

I didn’t have time yesterday, but here’s what he actually stated at the time.

Post 261

One failure with a 10 round, the rest with a 17.

Post 308

Does it run with 10 round mags?

Yeah but it barely ejects.

I want it to run with 17 round mags to use as reloads.

Likely gripping the 17 round mag like it’s a full-size grip and pulling back on it too hard.

There are plenty of other threads for you guys to participate in rather than mucking up mine.

[M2CattleCo]

One more data point:

Female deputy friend of mine has carried a Gen3 26 as her main duty sidearm with a Pearce +0 mag extension in the gun and G17 17 round reloads. Has had zero issues in 10 years. Switched to a Gen5 and it won’t run. Bolt over base with the 17s more than the 10s. Went back to Glock, came back fixed or whatever. No change.

I think the recoil spring is just too stiff. I don’t think it would apply to her situation as it’s not allowed, but a 14lb spring might help these things

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Without going through the entire thread have pocket holster or ankle holster been discussed in this thread?

[blues]

Without going through the entire thread have pocket holster or ankle holster been discussed in this thread?

I can't get mine into and out of a pocket in an acceptable fashion, so that's out for me.

I carried one on my ankle for many years in a Galco Ankle Glove. (I didn't use the calf strap.) Link to amazon for info purposes only.

I have no idea what they are selling for these days as I bought mine in the 90's.


https://www.amazon.com/Galco-Ankle-G.../dp/B003UGEX1S

[Leroy Suggs]

Without going through the entire thread have pocket holster or ankle holster been discussed in this thread?

I carry my G26.5 sometimes in an AHolster pocket holsters.
My pants and shorts have large pockets and it works very well.
Don't really notice much difference in it and a J frame.
Carried this morning on my three mile walk.

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I can't get mine into and out of a pocket in an acceptable fashion, so that's out for me.

I carried one on my ankle for many years in a Galco Ankle Glove. (I didn't use the calf strap.) Link to amazon for info purposes only.

I have no idea what they are selling for these days as I bought mine in the 90's.


https://www.amazon.com/Galco-Ankle-G.../dp/B003UGEX1S

Well dont forget the Deluth thread where they changed the pocket so its no longer suitable for pocket carry. The shorts I mentioned are actually a very good option. Maybe better than the original. I think i could get two 26’s in one front pocket of those and they are a much cooler summer option.

https://pistol-forum.com/showthread....=1#post1107734