Glock 26 Defense Ammo

[andrewdl007]

Hi,

I see a thread from 2007 (https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/g26-ammo-questions.311693/) but wanted to see if there were any recent opinions.

I recently got a Glock 26 and was wondering what people on here thought was the best defense ammo for the gun.

Any suggestions appreciated. I assume I'll have to test a few to see what works for me but would love your take.

Thanks,
Andrew

 

[98Redline]

I am a big fan of all things Federal HST although Gold Dots or Winchester Ranger-Ts are also GTG.
My personal carry ammo is 147gr HST +P shot out of my VP9SK.

 

[amd6547]

My G26 is also loaded with HST 147gn +P.

 

[MrTuffPaws]

HST 124gr standard.

 

[JR24]

All my 9mms run 147 HST standard.

 

[FL-NC]

Don't overthink this. Since its a Glock, pretty much anything will function in it. Just buy whatever American made hollow points strike your fancy. An investment of at least equal concern is having night sights installed, and practicing with ball ammo- the performance of your expensive HP rounds is irrelevant if you can't hit the target with them. And since its a Glock and will eat pretty much anything, you can buy the cheapest stuff you can find for practice ammo. Just no lead projectiles.

 

[Sistema1927]

147 HST Standard in my Glock 26. And my G19, and my G17, and my FN HP, and my FEG HP clone, and my Kahr PM9, and my Ruger PCC. (See a pattern?)

 

[[email protected]]

124 grain Remington Golden Sabre. Make sure to get the bonded ones though. It is known that the regular ones have issues with the jacket and core separating. That's what I'm told to carry. I really like Speer 124 grain +p though

 

[paulsj]

Hi,

I see a thread from 2007 (https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/g26-ammo-questions.311693/) but wanted to see if there were any recent opinions.

I recently got a Glock 26 and was wondering what people on here thought was the best defense ammo for the gun.

Any suggestions appreciated. I assume I'll have to test a few to see what works for me but would love your take.

Thanks,
Andrew

Federal HST Micro available at Walmart for about $23 per box.

 

[CDW4ME]

https://www.luckygunner.com/labs/self-defense-ammo-ballistic-tests/

HST performs well from a short barrel, so does several other 9mm bullets.

 

[Deus Machina]

I am a big fan of all things Federal HST although Gold Dots or Winchester Ranger-Ts are also GTG.

This.
I rarely feel the need to look outside these three, in this order.

 

[amd6547]

Federal HST Micro available at Walmart for about $23 per box.

I get my HST from SG ammo, which sells 50rd boxes for about $25.

 

[paulsj]

I get my HST from SG ammo, which sells 50rd boxes for about $25.

You can't get reduced recoil reduced flash small handgun Federal HST ammo for $25 per 50.

 

[George P]

I put whatever 124 grain ammo it likes the best. Some of the more exotic (and expensive) stuff, at typical distances, isn't much of an improvement - especially if it doesn't perform accurately out of your gun.

 

[amd6547]

You can't get reduced recoil reduced flash small handgun Federal HST ammo for $25 per 50.

Pretty sure all the LE HST ammo uses low flash powder. If you feel you should pay twice as much for 3gns more weight and a “micro” tag, have at it.

At $19.99 a box of 50, I can afford to shoot it.
https://www.sgammo.com/product/fede...ral-hst-147-grain-hollow-point-le-ammo-p9hst2

 

[P5 Guy]

My G26 likes 124gr best. I stick with Gold Dots.

 

[WYO]

If you already have another 9mm, I would use whatever you already like for that gun. I carry standard pressure 124 grain Gold Dots for all of mine.

 

[Winkman822]

Federal HST 124 +P or Speer Gold Dot 124 +P

 

[AK103K]

I use the same thing I use in my 17's and 19's in my 26's, Winchester Ranger T's, 127 grain +P+ .

I use either 147 grain HST's or Rangers in the 17 and 26 I have that take my suppressor.

Ive actually been thinking they may be the way to go across the board, just to keep things simple.

 

[HeavyDuty]

124g GDSBs for me.

 

[mdauben]

My standard load for all my 9mm guns are either Gold Dot or HST in 124gr +P

 

[ATAShooter]

Barnes TAC-XPD 115gr +P
http://www.barnesbullets.com/ammunition/tac-xpd/