Gun choice - what else is new? Thin semi

[flyrodr]

Agree with OP about thickness of Glock double stacks. I have both G19 and G26, and shoot them pretty well. But, when carrying concealed, always found myself more comfortable (i.e., discreet) with a single stack. And I preferred one that could be carried either in a belt holster or stuffed in a pocket holster in "normal" pant pockets. The thicker Glocks just didn't work for me in the situation.

For no particular reason, I tried the P365, and liked it. Put a Shield red dot on mine (all this was before the XL or other slimmer dots), and the combo has worked well. Not quite as quick out of the pocket as a dot-less version, but OK (primarily use a Mika holster cut for covering the dot). The P365 has a bit more recoil than the bigger Glocks, but again, it's OK. Shot the range's single stack Glocks. No problem, but nothing that struck me as a reason to go through the expense of switching.

I'd say, if possible, go to a range that rents them all, and try the 43/48/365 side-by-side on the same trip. Likely to reveal likes/dislikes.

Oh, I will say, coming from a history with the 1911, I've been more comfortable pocket carrying the P365 with the safety. But if OP hasn't had a history with an external safety, the transition could be problematic, at least for a while.

[BigT]

I like my 48 and it carries well. I can't help but notice that back to back I still shoot a 26 better.

[Savage Hands]

IMO for a ban state Glock I choose both the G48/G43x and G26.5 which both have their pros and cons, I’ll be picking up another set of possible in anticipation to what gun control lies ahead.

[Duelist]

Yawn, I’ll just leave these here.

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You flexin’? Cause I feel like you might be flexin’.

[GAP]

You flexin’? Cause I feel like you might be flexin’.

Maybe... just kidding around.

[Doc_Glock]

I like the G26 for a ten round solution.

I also like weapon lights.

As such I just ghetto grip chopped an old G19 to take G26 mags. Problemo solved.

Glenn should consider the G43XMOS to have light and optic capability if desired.

Or chop a G19.

[SwampDweller]

I like the G26 for a ten round solution.

I also like weapon lights.

As such I just ghetto grip chopped an old G19 to take G26 mags. Problemo solved.

Glenn should consider the G43XMOS to have light and optic capability if desired.

Or chop a G19.

Chopping a G19 to 26 grip length is something I've been considering having done as a "worst case" ban scenario. I assume that the difference in spring pressure of a 10 round G26 magazine pushing up against a G19 slide does not affect reliability?

[Savage Hands]

Chopping a G19 to 26 grip length is something I've been considering having done as a "worst case" ban scenario. I assume that the difference in spring pressure of a 10 round G26 magazine pushing up against a G19 slide does not affect reliability?

I had one of my 19.4's chopped to a 26 and I didn't like how it 'felt' in my hands where the balance was super top heavy. I never even shot it as I had the opportunity to sell it for good money and I did so.
Just one perspective, I know others like it.

[MattyD380]

I'll throw in a vote for Kahr. They're thin, small and have nice triggers--albeit different from typical SFA triggers. More like a "real" DA?

I have a K9 which I've put I dunno... 12 - 1300 rounds through. No problems other than 2 premature slide locks in the first 100 rounds. I shoot mine well. When I'm not carry a P239, the K9 is great.

[L-2]

OP-Meyer, it shouldn't matter much to anybody what I have and carry, just as I don't really care what you end up buying/using/carrying; but you asked.

I often carry my Glock 26 gen3 with some type of mag extension for my pinky-finger to rest upon. I don't generally have mag-cap-restrictions and will use a Glock +2 extension added onto the G26 10-round mag.

I also have a Glock 43, which I used as a BUG before retiring (generally replacing a S&W 642 which was my BUG for years before that). Even though I've got various holsters for the G43, I seldom carry the G43 as I simply prefer the G26gen3 due to the feel and I probably shoot it a bit better (more accurately & faster) along with the higher capacity.

For 9mm Glocks, I still have a G34gen4 (seldom carried), G17gen5, and G19gen5, which I might carry instead. I actually have my G23gen3 on my gunbelt today, as I like that one too.

I've heard some good things about the SIG P365 and some bad things with the early ones. Even though I own three SIGs (older metal framed 9mm guns), I don't think I'll be buying any more due to lack of confidence with SIG and SIG's parts seem harder-to-get compared to Glock.