Do you mean a cut-out at the front of the grip? None of the Gen 5 G26’s have a grip cut-out like the larger frames.Originally Posted by newyork
Do you mean a cut-out at the front of the grip? None of the Gen 5 G26’s have a grip cut-out like the larger frames.
Yes. Sorry, I was referring to the Grey g19.
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Still rocking the G26.5... quick lunch range trip:
20 round group from 25 yards; Federal HST 147gr.
Excellent. How does it do with different types of ammo?Still rocking the G26.5... quick lunch range trip:
20 round group from 25 yards; Federal HST 147gr.
Really well, I shoot mostly Wolf steel through another G26.5 and it is just as accurate.
Moved the rear sight a hair to the right.. played with the POA a little until dialed in w/ 147gr HST.
GAP,
I have followed this thread from the start and have not commented on it until now. I am in TOTAL agreement with your assessment on the differences with the 43X and 26. I have a 43X and had a gen4 G26 and sold the 26 due to wanting something smaller/thinner. However you make a great point that the recoil was softer with the 26, just a fatter gun. I am thinking of really snagging a gen5 26 since you have been posting about yours with such great results. I am an officer and carried the 26 as a backup on duty and loved that it went great with my issued duty gen4 19 but sadly sold it to get something else. I am seriously thinking of selling my X model to acquire another 26, being the new gen5. I have recently bought a 19X and a 45 and really love those guns and was thinking that another 26 would be a great addition again. You have pretty much made up my mind with your results you have been getting.
Thanks for keeping this post going as this is why I am a member so I can see what you guys are getting out of your guns. More to come from this gun toter...
I haven't made the move to do so yet, but my next purchase will probably be a Blue Label Gen5 G26 to back up or replace my near 25 year old Gen 2.5
It has been carried far more than any other single handgun since I purchased it to complement my Gen2 G19.
The G26, for me, does everything well and fits numerous roles...as primary, back up, or LEOSA firearm for 10 round states when traveling. I can't imagine being without one. Especially since it can take any of my many other Glock 9mm magazines up to and including the 33 rounders.
Last edited by blues; 12-06-2019 at 04:39 PM.
There's nothing civil about this war.
Wow, that is really great feedback. I am happy to hear that my results can positively influence your decision. The G26.5 is really a fantastic shooter and I do see it as a legitimate upgrade to the Gen 4. I am not sure how you feel about the two-finger grip? It helps me conceal the pistol all year which means I can consistently practice and carry the same way. I disagree with the folks who claim the thinner grip of the G43X/G48 is easier to conceal. If you do need an extension, the only one I cared for was the Pearce PG-26 because it has the smallest footprint.
Below are the exact night sights I use on all my Glock 26s. They shoot right on the dot, if that is the POA/POI you also prefer.
Ameriglo Orange Proglo Front .180 height/.125 width; I am not sure if these are available, I am only seeing .140 width.
Ameriglo Operator Rear GL-146R
Good luck!
I’ll chime in here again-have a Gen5 26, and carry it quite often as a primary. Some very “real world” experienced folks have commented that forced to make a choice, the 26 would be it, because of magazine versatility. When carrying as a primary, I use the + base plate, and a 17 or 19’mag as a spare.
I have a 43, and it fills a niche, but the Gen5 26 is a keeper for me. I do note a little better grouping during quals. The example I have has BOLD sights, and a nice trigger for a GLOCK.
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