I trust my 26 as much as my 17.
I do too, but I also dont consider my 26 to be in the same class as something like a Ruger LCP, or one of the other pocket specials, etc. And I really wouldnt consider any of the "small" Glocks to be that same class of gun either.
The 26 I practice with on an every other week basis, had over 25K through it when I quit counting a few years back. The 17 I shoot on a weekly basis, finally broke something serious at right around 150K this past summer, after 10 years of constant use. Glock fixed it, and rebuilt it, and its still being shot every week, even if the only original parts, are now the slide and barrel.
It would be interesting to see if anyone has any longevity stats or round counts on something like the LCP's or similar. Then again, what are the odds someone actually shoots them that much?
The one thing I really dont get, is people carrying one of the pocket guns as a primary, but you rarely, if ever, see them practicing with them, especially in a manner they will be used. I would think that if it were your only gun, it would be the one you practiced with the most, and from how you carry it, and not just occasional plinking at close distances. If its all you got, you might as well be the best you can be with it, dont you think?