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plouffedaddy
11-09-13, 07:50
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The Glock 26 is one of the most popular carry guns for good reason. I've been carrying the Gen3 G26 for a long time and here's what I've found.

Pros:
-Reliable. The gun has had 0 malfunctions
-Accurate. For s subcompact gun it's relatively easy to shoot well.
-Durable
-Easy to maintain
-TONS of aftermarket support.
-Accepts 15, 17, and 33 round factory magazines
-Glock's customer service is excellent
-Cheap replacement parts, should you ever need them
-Low Bore Axis resulting in a soft shooting gun, especially for the weight.
-Easily modified to fit the shooters' preferences
-Requires very little cleaning/lubrication to run reliably
-Carries well but you still have a 10+1 capacity.



Cons:
-Most shooters will not be able to get amore than 3 fingers on the grip.
-Comes with a serrated trigger (even the US made models)

Here's a video with some shooting, a size comparison with the CM9 & S&W Shield, and a discussion of the pros and cons of the gun.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GNAw4CX2-g

SeriousStudent
11-09-13, 09:32
You can take the "smooth face" trigger from a G17, and install it in a G26. I always do that in all my G19's and G26's. I hate that stupid grooved trigger.

My G26 is also pretty dang accurate. I don't know why it is, but I hear that from a lot of other folks as well.

williejc
11-09-13, 10:28
Ditto. I shoot my G26 better than the 19s. Let me quickly say that I don't go against the timer.

brushy bill
11-09-13, 15:38
You can take the "smooth face" trigger from a G17, and install it in a G26. I always do that in all my G19's and G26's. I hate that stupid grooved trigger.

My G26 is also pretty dang accurate. I don't know why it is, but I hear that from a lot of other folks as well.

This on all 19s & 26s

djegators
11-09-13, 21:04
Excellent look at the 26, thanks for posting. I agree with pretty much everything you said, just wanted to point out that the number of fingers on the grip is more of a mental issue than an actual physical limitation on shooting, in my opinion.

Gary1911A1
11-10-13, 05:36
Good review as usual. I especially liked you pointing out that 33 round magazine for bad neighborhoods.:D

plouffedaddy
11-10-13, 15:37
Good review as usual. I especially liked you pointing out that 33 round magazine for bad neighborhoods.:D

I live in a moderate crime area. I only carry 17s with +2 extensions ;)

dmaxfireman
11-11-13, 09:01
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Is that stippled or a stick on grip?

Voodoo_Man
11-11-13, 09:24
Love my 26.

Only wish there was an option for one with a rail.

http://i.imgur.com/YF3hT.jpg

plouffedaddy
11-12-13, 08:11
Is that stippled or a stick on grip?


Stick on rubber texture by Talon Grips.