There are several threads on G-19Ls and G-17Ks. The consensus is on just about any pistol the butt is more apt to print when concealed (phrasing...) and the trend of smaller carry guns is shorter butt, and narrower frame if possible. This is super true for IWB, and can be less so for OWB. I think I am leaning to a chopped 19 rather than a 26, but I am fickle, and until I have to put down a deposit don't know which I would do for sure.
As far as getting the chop done right there have been a few tutorials around, and for a work gun I would avoid doing the work myself. Robar used to have a really neat chop job. David Bowie would be my choice today at http://bowietacticalconcepts.com/ He was also an early miller of the slide for MRDS.
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Went to the range today to try out the new TLR-6 light / laser and stopped by their gun shop after. They had a few pistol type red dots, mostly Holosun and Vortex. I looked at the Vortex Venom for a minute just to see what it was like to look through.
Talked to Vortex CS later and since they don't make mounting plates...they recommended Evolution Gun Works.
Last edited by Redhat; 02-07-2020 at 09:06 PM.
The Brownell's RMR cut slide for the 26 works fine on Gen 4, the only issue I've had was some residue in the extractor spring/depressor channel that had to be polished out.
I just need some taller sights to co-witness.
I had JagerWerks mill my gen4 G26 about two years ago. Occasionally carried it with the 10 round mag but usually with 12.
I ended up using it on the 2nd day of a vehicle class when the front iron sight on my G19 came loose.
Details and pics here.
http://minivandoorgunner.blogspot.co...-cerakote.html
Later I added a 2-port comp since the extra length didn't effect concealment. Runs 115 to 147 just fine with the factory spring. Shoots about as flat as a stock G17. In retrospect, it would have made more sense to just pick up a 2nd G17 frame, have it chopped for G26 mags, and swap my 17 slide onto it as needed. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Last edited by earlan357; 02-12-2020 at 08:52 AM.
I'm willing to pay a few extra $ for a tight optic fit. https://www.instagram.com/p/BZKtVaOl8yl
MAC Defense does a fantastic job as well and won't charge you to Cerakote just the cut area if you're trying to RDS on a budget. https://www.macdefenseindustries.com...uts-p132658915