Glock 19 vs 26

[jigglyjames29]

I switched from a G26 to a G19C.
The difference in muzzle flip and back-to-target time is definitely noticeable.
I kind of wish I still had my G26 though =(

 

[kentucky_smith]

If I'm carrying IWB with a good holster (COMPTAC MTAC) I didn't see that big of a difference between the 19 and 26.

 

[GRIZ22]

I've carried the 17,19, and 26 over a period of years and if you're getting one Glock 9mm I'd say get the 19. The only advantages the 26 has is it's a little smaller if you have to fit it in a specific size box and the shorter grip makes it easier to draw from an ankle holster.

 

[Guillermo]

the larger grip of the 19 makes it easier for me to shoot well.

That said I sold my 19 and got an XD for ergonomic reasons. (nothing against the Glock. It was as dependable as gravity)

 

[Airburst]

I have shot both. I really liked the 19 and the 26 bit my finger. It seems the magazine would move just enough to pinch my ring finger every time the gun recoiled. I shot five rounds and put it down. I do not like the sub-compacts.

 

[UniversalFrost]

Kentuckysmith wrote

If I'm carrying IWB with a good holster (COMPTAC MTAC) I didn't see that big of a difference between the 19 and 26.

i justed was looking at the mtac and thought it was a great idea since it is like a crossbreed supertuck,but allows you to change out molds to other guns.

how did the 19 ride in teh mtac? what position were you carrying?

looking at it for my g19, 229, 92FS and then the 709slim (will get the generic 9mm, 357 and 40 version of the glock holster and have read that the 709 fits well in g19 and g26 holsters).


oh and to the OP, get the 19. it is short but not too short (like the 26) and handles all loads well and conceals well. the g26 is too short in the grip for me and hot loads are not very accurate for me either out of a g26
JOE

 

[kentucky_smith]

Rides perfect at 3:30.

 

[denfoote]

I carry the G26 because I pocket carry and the G19 does not fit.

 

[UniversalFrost]

just get bigger pockets!!
lol!!


"is that a glock in your pocket or are you just glad to see me??'''''


LOL LMAO!!!

 

[camsdaddy]

I carry a 26 daily. I dont think it would be much harder to conceal a 19. I find that I can shoot the 26 as well as I can any of my other firearms. I figure if it were much bigger I would probably find reasons to leave it at home. I am skinny so when I do carry IWB @ 3:30 I think the 19 would print. I find the 26 awesome. I shot the 19 on Saturday and couldnt tell much difference. That said my next purchase will probably be a 19.

 

[Husker46]

I vote for the G26. I have had the 17, which I had to sell unfortunately, but the 26 shoots as good as any Glock and conceals well. I carry it in a Galco IWB holster. I have the pierce grip extensions and use a G17 mag for back up. It really comes down to personal preference.

 

[AJChenMPH]

looking at it for my g19, 229, 92FS and then the 709slim (will get the generic 9mm, 357 and 40 version of the glock holster and have read that the 709 fits well in g19 and g26 holsters).

Just a heads-up -- I have a 709 as well, and when I tried to fit it into my KHolster for a G26 (I use it to carry my G19), the loaded chamber indicator on top would get hung up on the Kydex. I suspect it would be the same or similar on an MTAC.

To the OP: you have a ton of opinions, you need to make the best decision for yourself. I have a G19 -- but I only got it because I was able to get a screaming deal on a Taurus 709, which fit my need for a subcompact for discreet carry (which I think it does better than a G26 since it's thinner). If I could have only gotten one gun, it would have been a G26 and then I would have used G19 mags with grip extensions/mag gap fillers for range use. But that's just me.

 

[Rokman]

I shoot my G26 better than my G17 or my G23. I carry my 26 in a Comptac Mtac with a Pearce extension. The 19 would be ok because I sometimes carry my 23 in the same holster. I just shoot the 26 a lot better.

 

[AJChenMPH]

Bump to the top. Back in January, I posted this:

I have a G19 that I carry a lot IWB under a polo shirt and no one really knows the difference. Having said that, I only got a 19 because I already had a single-stack subcompact for deeper concealment.

If I were to only get one gun, it'd be a 26 -- you can conceal it better (not by a whole lot, but still better) than a 19, and you can still use the 19's 15-round mags with a grip extension for range work.

GAP also makes a nice mag floorplate that doesn't make the grip any bigger, but gives a little better control. http://www.concealablecontrol.com/

I've since traded my 19 for a 26, and here are a few observations.

1. The 26 is snappier than the 19, but not uncomfortably so. The 19 came back on target for me better than the 26, but I still can pump lead into COM very quickly with the 26.

2. The 26 doesn't necessarily conceal better than the 19, but it's a lot more comfortable carrying the 26 at 3:30 when I'm driving.

3. For me, the GAP floorplate really feels good and controls recoil better than the Pearce +0 pinky extension.

4. Finally, I seem to point the 26 better than the 19. I had to concentrate on the 19 to aim it because it naturally wanted to point high for me, whereas the 26 points on target with much more ease. I think I know why -- here's a pic of me holding the 19:



And here's a pic of me holding the 26:



That little extra bit of grip on the 19 pushes into my hand, and forces the barrel up. With the 26, without those extra five rounds in the bottom of the grip, nothing pushes against my hand and the barrel naturally comes back down.

Anyways, just my two cents -- I'm glad I did the trade, I'm happier with the 26 than I was with the 19.