New Glock tomorrow

**SeaSoldier** · 07-26-11, 22:52

I'm about to use my GSSF coupon which entitles me 1 Glock per year at LEO pricing. My local gun shop has an RTF2 G19 with vertical serrations which I already own 2 of. These are my favorite Glock's and getting harder to come by. However I don't have a G26 yet. The local gun shop has either a Gen3 or Gen4 G26 for the same price. Is there any reason to not own a G26? I have no problem concealing a G19 with my daily attire so this point is moot. But the G26 seems to be calling my name.

**LowSpeed_HighDrag** · 07-26-11, 22:57

Many will tell you that a 19 is better for CCW than a 26. I own both, and can say that the 26 conceals better than the 19 in every aspect except AIWB. The shorter grip combined with a forward canted holster conceals very well. And with 10-13rds in one magazine, you should have no problem defending yourself if you do your part.

**RagweedZulu** · 07-27-11, 01:07

Go with the 26! You already have two 19s. You'll love the versatility of the smaller pistol. Many decide that they no long need to make the 19 their EDC.

I do the G23/27 combo and find myself carrying the 27 most often. We have very high temps here and it's just plain easy to put the little 27 AIWB under a T-shirt and shorts. Keep a high cap mag in your offside pocket and it's a tough package to beat.

**Kristofer_G** · 07-27-11, 01:13

My first handgun was a 26. I never had any issues with it. However, the only reason I bought it instead of a 19 then was because it was 2002. A few years ago I let the 26 go and replaced it with a 19. I carry the 26 just as I carry the 19 now strong side IWB holster. The 19 conceals as well and is easier/faster/more secure on the draw. If it were not for the AWB I would have likely never owned a 26 at all. They are still great guns.

**Irish** · 07-27-11, 01:23

Originally Posted by RagweedZulu

Keep a high cap mag in your offside pocket and it's a tough package to beat.

I'd recommend using a proper magazine pouch instead. If you ever do need to get to that spare mag in a hurry you'll be really happy you were using the proper equipment rather than trying to get a magazine out of a pocket, possibly in a bad position where it won't come out, or pulling out a lint infested mag.

I own both the G19 and G26, both are Gen 3, the G26 is a fantastic size for very discreet carry. When carrying the G26 I use either a G19 or G17 magazine as my spare for a few more rounds.

**titsonritz** · 07-27-11, 02:51

Originally Posted by Irish

I'd recommend using a proper magazine pouch instead. If you ever do need to get to that spare mag in a hurry you'll be really happy you were using the proper equipment rather than trying to get a magazine out of a pocket, possibly in a bad position where it won't come out, or pulling out a lint infested mag.

http://rlcompanyusa.stores.yahoo.net...tmagpouch.html

**Irish** · 07-27-11, 03:07

Originally Posted by titsonritz

http://rlcompanyusa.stores.yahoo.net...tmagpouch.html

I was replying to someone who recommended putting a magazine in their pocket, not a pocket mag pouch. I would still rather have a belt mounted magazine pouch due to the fact that in a crouch, kneeling or many other awkward positions the mag will be more difficult to retrieve digging in your pocket than a belt mounted position.

Try practicing reloads from a belt mounted position and from a pocket pouch and tell me which one's easier and faster.

**ck1** · 07-27-11, 13:57

I think you should tell me the name of your local gun shop so I can snag that G19RTF2 (been looking for one to no avail for a while), or trade me one of yours for a G34 with Warren/Sevigny's.

**SeaSoldier** · 07-27-11, 19:46

Thanks for the input. I ended up with the RTF G19 only because they are becoming harder to find. I'll pick up a G26 later. Now my dilemma becomes 3rd Gen or 4th Gen.