In a room full of 5 guys who shoot every day today, "other than me", I was the only guy with a 9mm Glock 26, all the rest had 40's and 45's. I can't tell you what that means, other than they do this for a living and I don't. But any one of the 3 will do the job. I am running a hot load in my gun at 1375 fps, the corbon powerball 100 grain. actually my lcp is running a 102 grain golden sabre and it's a 380. So it's all subjective, any of them will keep you alive if you shoot them well.
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1stmarine
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Corbon HP +P extremely effective. in a full size packs 500ft/lb. Very different than the HP loads from the old days in deed.
I like them all. .40, 9mm... my favorite though .357 sig special police load.
Just like the secret service
cannot beat that one.
I like them all. .40, 9mm... my favorite though .357 sig special police load.
Just like the secret service
cannot beat that one.
Shadow 7D
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In ccw fat (wide) is actually harder to hide than length or to and extent the length of the grip, I think there are nicer, less blocky guns that do the same thing.
easyg
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The Glock 26 is, IMHO, one of the best concealed carry weapons available today.
Here's why:
It fires the 9mm Luger, which with proper round selection is very effective for self defense (more effective than both the .38 special and the .380ACP from similar barrel lengths).
It has good magazine capacity: 10+1 with the standard flush-fit magazine.
And capacity can be increased with the use of magazine extensions or larger magazines with sleeves...
12+1 rounds
15+1 rounds
Considering the G26's size, it is rather light-weight:
Only 26.10 oz. loaded with a standard 10-round magazine.
Although is is not a "pocket pistol", and it is a little on the thick side, this thickness actually contributes to how easy it is to shoot accurately and rapidly.
The Glock trigger is very nice once one becomes familiar with it....a rather light 5 lb pull that is consistant from the very first shot to the very last shot.
And with a very short reset as well.
The G26 is very reliable too.
Glock practically set the standard for reliability in autoloaders.
jimniowa
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I believe its up to the person and the enviroment at that time. My wife and I shoot at the range with her using a 4" S&W 686 while I favor the .44mag and .45acp. For carry she carries a .32 H&R mag in a 2", and I a .45 acp in a 3" Kimber. We reload our ammo and have no fear of legal problems should we have to use same to defend our selves.
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snatale42
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bestseller92 said:
+1, My G26 is my EDC, It is a little thick but I go back and forth between IWB carry (Kholster) and SmartCarry. It works great both ways. I MAY buy a single stack but would not get rid of the 26.
Jonah71
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I've been through about a dozen different CCW guns in the past 2 years. Just can't seem to make up my mind. Everything from a Bersa .380 to the Kahr CW .40. Have finally settled (at least for the past few weeks on the G 23, G 26, S&W Mod.36, and Kimber Pro .45). Yep...my mind is made up! Good luck.
Jonah71
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In all seriousness, I too like the G 26 with extended mag grip. It's a great carry gun. Lately it's the one I have with me the most. (hard to leave the 23 behind, but the 26 is more comfortable and practical imo)
Here's my take on your question...
1. Everyone needs a good snubbie in their CCW rotation. So... get the 642. They make such great pocket guns.
2. But on occasions where you can carry IWB, go with the G26.
3. While the CW9 is another popular contended... if you got the first two, you got your bases covered.
1. Everyone needs a good snubbie in their CCW rotation. So... get the 642. They make such great pocket guns.
2. But on occasions where you can carry IWB, go with the G26.
3. While the CW9 is another popular contended... if you got the first two, you got your bases covered.
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I have gone through multiple handguns in the last eight years or so. Better than half a dozen double-stacks (never could conceal one comfortably), at least half a dozen j-frames (not as small as you think, not easy to shoot well, and the capacity is an issue) a number of other revolvers, a bunch of teeny-weenies, and a bunch of 1911s in a number of barrel lengths, frame materials and manufacturers.
I am probably overlooking a few here and there...
Most are long gone. I still have a pair of Kahrs (PM9 and P45), an LCP, several 1911s (a steel Commander-size is on my hip as I type this) and several 4" S&W revolvers in K and N frames.
The LCP has been carried once or twice in the last two years; the PM9 likewise. I enjoy carrying the 4" revolvers but only during the wintertime. The remainder of the time I find myself carrying the 1911.
It has taken me a while to get here, but I enjoyed the process and am satisfied with the results.
I am probably overlooking a few here and there...
Most are long gone. I still have a pair of Kahrs (PM9 and P45), an LCP, several 1911s (a steel Commander-size is on my hip as I type this) and several 4" S&W revolvers in K and N frames.
The LCP has been carried once or twice in the last two years; the PM9 likewise. I enjoy carrying the 4" revolvers but only during the wintertime. The remainder of the time I find myself carrying the 1911.
It has taken me a while to get here, but I enjoyed the process and am satisfied with the results.
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