Quick Glock Question

[Dionysusigma]

I have a Gen 3 G17, but was wanting to get something smaller. The quick and seemingly-obvious answers are the G19 and G26, but of course there's a catch.

I have larger hands, which is why I went with the G17 over the 19 in the first place - the finger grooves on the 17 fit quite well; but with the 19, they're too cramped and the ridges hit in the centerline of each of my fingers.

So, my question is this: Is the grip of the 26 (specifically the width of the finger grooves) closer to that of the G17, or is it closer to the G19?

[Pax]

Buy a 19, Dremel and some sanding and abrasive buff tips. Remove the finger groves.

If you would like to refinish the sanded areas, the simple options are always A Grip from Lone Wolf or grip tape. A cheap wood burning kit if youre feeling fancy or a simple soldering iron from your local Radio Shack that you can pick up for a couple bucks will let you stipple the area. Smooth always works too, these are just some options if aesthetics are important to you.

There are several smiths and shops across the country that will remove a 19's finger grooves for you if you do not want to for any reason. If professional grip reprofiling is something youre interested in, just let the forums know and theyll point you in the right direction.

If you find the grip is overall too short, try a baseplate extension if grip is that important to you on a defensive gun.

[Wake27]

^ What he said, all of it.

[djegators]

I have large hands too, and I have the same problem with the gen3 19, so I assumed I would not like the 26 at all. However, after several hundred rounds down range, I find it fairly easy to shoot, despite only getting two fingers fully on the grip. And yes, the finger grooves are more similar to the 19, but try shooting one, it may surprise you.

[glocktogo]

^ What he said, all of it.

X3. It's the best way to go for large hands.

[JHC]

In my experience the G26 gives up so little to the G19 in performance (timers and targets) that since you have the big gun; the G17, consider the smallest gun next. Decide later if you need to fill the middle role. I find very little that I can do with a G19 that I can't do with a G26 (sub 6.0 second FAST, El Pres in 10 sec or better, or A zone hits at 25 yds).

[feedramp]

And if you get the +1 mag extension baseplates for g26 mags that add the extra finger grip on the frontside, it'll even give you a full grip purchase.

imo, the only thing you give up with a g26 is the ability to mount a light on it (no rail).

[okie john]

Buy a 19, Dremel and some sanding and abrasive buff tips. Remove the finger groves.

+1, except I use a wood rasp. It cuts and stipples at the same time if you use the coarse blade.


Okie John

[PLCedeno]

In my experience the G26 gives up so little to the G19 in performance (timers and targets) that since you have the big gun; the G17, consider the smallest gun next. Decide later if you need to fill the middle role. I find very little that I can do with a G19 that I can't do with a G26 (sub 6.0 second FAST, El Pres in 10 sec or better, or A zone hits at 25 yds).

This. Plus i find that with the plus 2 extension the G26 actually fits me better than the 19. I have large hands.

[glocktogo]

One thing the 19 does better than the 26 is reloads, particularly for those with large or fleshy hands.