g_one
February 8, 2013, 11:32 AM
I have a Gen4 G26, and I also have a full-capacity G17 mag for it.
I found these (http://www.glockstore.com/parts-accessories/mag-parts-extensions/magazine-sleeve-for-glock) online, a sleeve that slides over the bottom of the mag to basically extend your grip, turning your G26 into a shorter-barreled G17. However, these are just flush, and don't provide the finger groove for your pinky. Does anyone know of a company that makes/sells a similar product that offers a finger groove, or is this one my only option?
ku4hx
February 9, 2013, 11:12 AM
No, never seen any and I've been using these type sleeves for years. When using model 17 magazines in either the 17 or the 26, I find the grip length long enough to provide full purchase. My hands are on the large size and I wear XXL gloves.
Inebriated
February 9, 2013, 04:51 PM
Pearce makes the one I have. Rubbery feel, has contours for your pinky... Feels nothing like the grip, though.
tipoc
February 9, 2013, 06:37 PM
Why not just buy a gun that fits your mitt in the first place?
tipoc
Mainsail
February 9, 2013, 08:38 PM
I bought two of those pieces of $*** for my G20 magazines- don't waste your money. I'm talking about the one in the link in the OP, not the Pierce.
Plastic molding technology has come a long way since 1915, but that company isn't aware of it. They don't fit right, even after you fit them to your gun. The set-screw causes a gap to open in the front when you tighten it.
Seriously, don't bother. Wait for someone to make them properly.
Did I mention they SUCK?
Now you know.
psyopspec
February 10, 2013, 10:26 PM
You could also learn to shoot without your pinky on the G26, regardless of if the magazine in the gun is flush-fit or extended. Hikock45 on youtube made me a believer of this, and I recommend his videos on miniature Glocks and grip with regard to this issue. I was surprised at the level of control I had without aftermarket accessories.
gunnutery
February 11, 2013, 12:18 AM
Is it difficult to use a full length mag in a g26 without a sleeve? When I had my 26 I had an aftermarket 30 rounder without a sleeve and I never had any problems with it.
psyopspec
February 11, 2013, 11:20 AM
Is it difficult to use a full length mag in a g26 without a sleeve? When I had my 26 I had an aftermarket 30 rounder without a sleeve and I never had any problems with it.
I don't think so. If the shooter isn't looking for a place to put their pinky on a flush fitting magazine, there's no change going to other length magazines.
I have heard that the sleeves and pinky extension base plates can pinch.
