Glock 17 for 26?

[chuckman]

I have two Glock 17s, one I use for HD and one for classes. I have the opportunity to trade one for a Glock 26, of which I am generally unfamiliar, having never shot a sub-compact. Worthy of a trade?

[F-Trooper05]

Do you have a problem concealing a Glock 17? If not, I would say don't trade. I have a G26 that I never carry because it doesn't conceal any better than my G17 and G19. It's without question my least useful Glock.

[!Nvasi0n]

Dude, it's a glock! Are you really going to do so much Home Defending or schooling to wear one out realistically? If you live in that hostile of an area, I'd sell both guns and put on a down payment on a new house

All joking aside, it's a great trade. As far as cost between the two it's a wash. And i see a need for you to add a line of defense. Yourself! One Glock for School and Home, and one to carry to and from.

Good luck on the trade

[!Nvasi0n]

Do you have a problem concealing a Glock 17? If not, I would say don't trade. I have a G26 that I never carry because it doesn't conceal any better than my G17 and G19. It's without question my least useful Glock.

You must be one of them "skinny guys" i can't conceal my 17 at all without an over shirt and a light overcoat.

But that's just me. 11 rounds of Wincehster Ranger T +P+ 127 Grain which is in the ball park of ~440 Ft-Lbs of K.E.! BooYaa

[nanners83]

I'm 5'11" and 200lbs and have had no problem concealing Glock 17 and 22s, Sig P226s and full size 1911s in Texas heat with only a tshirt.

I'd say pass on the 26 unless you get a chance to shoot it first. I found that it was a real pain to hold onto without stippling. But if you don't mind the way it feels and shoots it sounds like a decent trade.

[chuckman]

And i see a need for you to add a line of defense. Yourself! One Glock for School and Home, and one to carry to and from.

I carry a 19. I didn't know if the 26 was 'that much' different that it would be worth having.

[QuickStrike]

IMO it really does carry better and print less than a g17 or g19. Ever had to bend down to tie your shoes or pick something up when carrying?

That shorter grip does hide better.

[Smash]

I have a 17,26,23. I'm 5'8 200. The 17 isn't the best thing for me for concealment and the 26 isn't really better than the 23. When I carry the 26 it's with Glock 19 mags. I'm very close to finding someone to trade the 23 to for a 19 to make my ammo purchases easier and recoil profiles the same for training. If you're not totally against a 19 maybe try finding someone who will trade one. Glocks are like the worlds currency it's all exchangeable you just have to find the right broker.

[Trajan]

Presumably you have put enough rounds through both to know that they work, why not just do a grip chop to your carry G17 if it prints too much? First try making it a G19L and seeing how that works out for you.

[Smash]

I stated previously Glocks are like currency. But chopped up currency is worth less. If he chops it and hates it he now has a much harder item to move on the market.