42... Surprisingly.
43 is great, but for me, too small for IWB and too large for pocket. If I'm going IWB I'm going 19 or 17. 42 fits very nicely in the pocket.
42... Surprisingly.
43 is great, but for me, too small for IWB and too large for pocket. If I'm going IWB I'm going 19 or 17. 42 fits very nicely in the pocket.
I have had all 3 and a S&W 642. I strongly prefer the 43 in all respects.
26? Might as well carry a 19.
42? Not worth the caliber tradeoff for like 1/8" thinness over the 43.
642? 5 shots and twenty minutes to reload? No thanks.
Why do the loudest do the least?
I'm a big fan of the 26.
I find it much easier to carry than a 19, yet I shoot it as well as the bigger gun.
The 43 looks great on paper, but in actual practice it doesn't work nearly as well for me.
>>....but I'd almost have to have the Pearce Grip extension to the factory mags to make it comfortable to shoot.
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The question isn't whether or not it is "comfortable" to shoot, but can you shoot it effectively? It may not feel "normal" or "comfortable" to you - but can you still put rounds on target in a combat-effective manner and time?
You are likely carrying a smaller weapon because of being in a NPE or something similar. Obviously smaller is better - up to a point. Caliber becomes an issue as well, as does body habitus and clothing. Are you willing to (or can you) "dress around" a weapon that isn't quite as small as you might think you need?
Part of the reason I love the G26 is that I can make it whatever I want. Currently it has an X-Grip G19 mag in place in my OWB holster - basically the same as a G19 (with a slightly shortened sight radius). Hell - I could even run a G19 barrel for slightly more velocity if I felt that was needed (I don't). Spare mags can be either 10 (why?), 12, 15 or 17 rounders. IF I need to pocket carry, I drop down to the factory 10 round mag in the gun, and 1 or 2 G17 mags as spares - clothing dependent.
As always - YMMV
john
Last edited by jmoore; 04-08-16 at 13:34.
jmoore (aka - geezer john)
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Has anyone cut a 19 down to take 26 mags?
I cut my 17 to a 19 grip and it's pretty much perfect for CCW but still a little too large for every situation. I've been eyeing a 43 for alternate summer carry, but I might cut down my backup 19 instead.
If I was to buy a Glock smaller than my 19, it would be the 26.
Just out of curiosity, you guys concealing the 19s...
Are you doing so in fitted dress pants and dress shirts? Polos and khaki shorts (Not cargo khaki shorts, but J Crew type clothing)
I've often found the "I can conceal a G19 as easily as a G43" folks are usually the ones wearing 5.11 gear and ARES belts 24/7, but if you have any sort of social life that statement is just not true.
Why do the loudest do the least?
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