G26 the most reliable small 9mm?

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All you Glocksters really crack me up..You get a pistol that goes Kaboom each time and think it's the only thing around. Unaware of the multitude of great guns out there, probably don't own anything else, spouting off the same BS about Glocks. There is a world out there other than THE BLOCK!
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Speaking of BS statements. ^

The Prof,

The Glock 26 can probably take more punishment than most small 9mms. But, if you aren't planing on torture testing your gun a S&W M&P9C, Ruger SR9C, XDC, or Kahr pm9 would serve you just as well. More importantly get the one that fits your hand, and what you want out of a gun best.
 
All you Glocksters really crack me up..You get a pistol that goes Kaboom each time and think it's the only thing around. Unaware of the multitude of great guns out there, probably don't own anything else, spouting off the same BS about Glocks. There is a world out there other than THE BLOCK
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^.......Agreed.


I carried a G26 for almost a year, had 3 FTF's decided to trade it off for a CZ PO1, much better handgun for me. It probably was the magazine, but thought that 3 was enough...
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^......Personal opinion but I think cz's beat glocks hands down. Like a said tho just a personal opinion.

The Prof,

The Glock 26 can probably take more punishment than most small 9mms. But, if you aren't planing on torture testing your gun a S&W M&P9C, Ruger SR9C, XDC, or Kahr pm9 would serve you just as well. More importantly get the one that fits your hand, and what you want out of a gun best.
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Tho glocks are one of the most relieable guns out there they are by far the most bullet proof. don't think so? a hi point is more unstoppable than a glock "as far as breaking it not relieablity" and we are talking about a pistol that cost 150 brand new, now is it relieable as a glock, no not even close. There is a 3 or 4 part youtube video where two guys do everything to blow this gun up and finally do but its easy to say that a glock would not have made it that far or even close. (they end up beating a bolt in the end and filling the barrel with black powder or something crazy)

Now i'm not just bashing glocks I think they are one of the most relieable guns out there its just good to point out that they are no magical weapon.
 
a hi point is more unstoppable than a glock "as far as breaking it not relieablity" and we are talking about a pistol that cost 150 brand new, now is it relieable as a glock, no not even close. There is a 3 or 4 part youtube video where two guys do everything to blow this gun up and finally do but its easy to say that a glock would not have made it that far or even close. (they end up beating a bolt in the end and filling the barrel with black powder or something crazy)
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i saw that vid.

if i'm in a gunfight, and an attacker manages to hammer a bolt in my glock's barrel, i would expect it to perform at least as well as the high point lol

seriously though, that test is for entertainment purposes, and most guns would survive that.

i say that because those two torture test guys on the guns&ammo tv show did the same with with a variety of pistols & rifles, and all performed the same. none of the them blew up ;)
 
I shoot my G26 more than all my other pistols because it is my EDC and I feel that I have good reason to dump more ammo through it for practice. It is the only pistol I own that has never jammed, not even once.

I have honestly tried to make it fail. I used every cheap ammo I can find, including HP stuff, steel cases, aluminum cases, you name it. I left it outside when it was -40 degrees and gave it the soggy limp wrist treatment. I even have a hard time forcing myself to short stroke the trigger.

It always goes bang, even when I don't do my part.

It shoots freakishly well for it's size. I hit stuff with it that I should have a much harder time hitting. Those sights are no prize, but they work well for some strange reason.

The finish is dang near indestructible. I have carried this gun for over two years and it shows almost no wear.

It's super duper easy to strip and clean.

Don't give me this fanboy crap either. This is the only Glock I own and I think it is ugly with no soul. It is a tool for a job that works exceedingly well, that's it. If this one was destroyed, I would not shed a tear for it. I would immediately go but another though.

Gaston Glock can firmly put the G26 in the WIN category.

I am not saying that other guns are bad or junk, but the G26 is clearly the benchmark by what all other sub-9s are judged.

Anyone can hate, but can anyone give me a reason other than fit or personal preference that would make G26 anything other than a good choice for a ccw?
 
Owned a G26 for almost 5 years now, this thing is going to my grave with me.
 
"Are there any that surpasses a Glock 26 in the small 9mm category?"

I don't think the G26 is all that small for a 9mm. And it certainly isn't a light gun, especially when loaded. These are Glock's figures:

WEIGHT
560 g / 19.75 oz.
LOADED (~)
740 g / 26.10 oz.
 
In my opinion, I haven't found anything that quite matches the Glock 26 for size, capacity, shootability and reliability in a "small 9mm".

The Sig 239 is nice, but it IS bigger than the G-26. The S&W M&P 9C? Also bigger, as is the XD-9 SC.

I had a Kel-Tec PF-9 that was definitely smaller, lighter and easier to carry, but it was a bear to shoot. Almost not enough to hang on to, and I have small hands. It also wasn't anywhere near as reliable, again I think because it was so hard to hold on to. And put +P+ Ranger SXTs in the Kel-Tec? I think not!

I've fired a Kahr MK-9, and it wasn't bad, but it was harder to shoot fast and with the steel frame was about as heavy.

Not that I consider myself a fanboy; I only own two center-fire semi-auto pistols and they are both Glocks. Nothing fancy, but tools that do what they are designed to do (go BANG!) every time without question.
 
Had a 26 for about 2 months now, it's my third glock. I own several revolvers and one sigma 380. I am reading about all the new compact nines coming out, kimber solo and sig 290 etc. No thanks, the 26 is proven and shoots super nice. Also look at the price, I paid $520 new.
 
Ok... some have claimed that their small 9mm is just as reliable as Glock's G26 model. But is there a small 9mm that can surpass Glock's reliability? I don't such a gun exists (that is in the small 9mm category).

Any takers out there?
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A Walther P99c is just as (if not more) reliable.

And has a better trigger, better ergonomics, and better fit & finish to boot.
 
While certainly larger (unless you take width into account), I'd throw the smallest 3rd gen S&Ws up on the board as about as reliable. Granted, I treat my 3953 pretty well, so I can't speak to abuse (I'd bet on the G26 in push-to-failure torture testing) but those 3913-type things rock it up for feeding whatever.

So does Gaston's finest, no knocks there. I'm just sayin' that I like the slimline baby Smith too...
 
I carry a G26. I don't know if it is the most reliable but anything more reliable is going to just be a push. 5,000 rounds through my carry and I'm still waiting for a jam. I suspect there are other guns that can do this as well. Past a certain point its more about individual guns rather than make and model.

I obviously like the G26, its a very good mix of size, firepower and shootability. Its as big as I care to carry and as small as I'd care to have in a real gunfight.
 
I have a Gen3 Glock 26, It's been 100% reliable from the start. It's probably my favorite Glock, along with the 19. It's one of those guns I wont trade.
 
All you Glocksters really crack me up..You get a pistol that goes Kaboom each time and think it's the only thing around. Unaware of the multitude of great guns out there, probably don't own anything else, spouting off the same BS about Glocks. There is a world out there other than THE BLOCK!
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Typical Glock hate talk above. Don't get mad at Glockers. It's not our fault we purchased and love the best handguns in the world. That's right. The world! The G19 and G26 are the best handguns ever to grace the face of the Earth. Other manufactures are copying the design but none of them has even come close to the Glock lineup. I hope I don't get banned from this forum for loving my Glocks. That chump moderator on the other forum can't stand my Glock love. If I was a Sig lover, I'd probably still be able to post there.

Gaston Glock rules!!
 
The best handguns in the world? For everything and everybody? Do you really believe that silliness?


"That chump moderator"

I predict trouble for you if you keep that attitude.
 
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