Glock 26--I can't believe I'm asking a Glock question

[Graystar]

Okay, I thought of one senario. If you fire a Glock and hold the trigger, and just as the slide returns to battery the "retractor bar" part of the firing pin breaks off (what's the name of that part anyway?) then the Glock will fire. I guess if you could put a disconnector mechanism on the firing pin safety, where the safety is reengaged after a round is fired, then that problem could be avoided.

I still think it's the safest

 

[Redlg155]

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=20041&highlight=range+report+g26

Take a peek there. Mr Camp has an excellent report on the Glock 26.

As for myself, this is the second G26 that I have owned. I had a 26, traded it for a G27 and now several years later I have a G26 again.

Nifty little pistols and deadly accurate. I have yet to find a pistol this size to match the accuracy of the little glock. Night sights are the next thing to be added.

Good Shooting
Red

 

[355sigfan]

One thing if by free floating you mean that the 1911 has a firing pin under no spring tension this is wrong. It has a spring that holds it back. An AR15 has a floating firing pin with no spring. A 1911 with a firing pin safety will not fire if dropped on its muzzle. The Glock has a spring loaded stricker. It would fire if dropped on if its internale drop safety broke. Would it fire in the shooters hands no. Yes the 1911 could fire if the sear broke and the safety is released.
Pat

 

[Graystar]

An AR15 has a floating firing pin with no spring.

Sorry then, that was a bad term to use. I know the 1911, like the Mark II, has a spring to return the pin to the ready position. What I meant was that there is no mechanism designed to block the pin.

 

[SteelyDan]

Thank you all for the good info on these things. To be honest, I was hoping to hear some negatives, just so I could "tweak" the kid a bit. Alas, sounds more like something I should probably buy. God help me, I greatly admire reliability, and I know Glocks excel in that category, but....they're still Glocks. This is painful, but I might, repeat might, have to try one.

 

[355sigfan]

Well the firing pin safety in series 80 Colts and in Kimber Series 2 guns does not allow the pin to travel. Its simular in function to the Glock system
Pat

 

[Poohgyrr]

Steely Dan,
Yup, I'd really suggest taking a good look at any or all Glocks. I do think they are UGLY , but they are sooooo practical. And FWIW, I like the sight picture of the stock sights, but do think the front sight gets dinged up too easily. A good set of night sights fixes this. There are other good pistols out there too.

 

[denfoote]

Sarcasm mode!!

GrayStar,
Sorry!! I was deep into sarcasm mode!!

But, just to egg you on a little further, I carry my 1911-A1, IWB: COCKED AND LOCKED!!!!!!!!

 

[AUTIGER04]

Im saving my nickels and dimes to buy either the Glock 26 or 27.
It may take awhile but Ill have one or the other.

 

[Graystar]

But, just to egg you on a little further, I carry my 1911-A1, IWB: COCKED AND LOCKED!!!!!!!!

Wuss! REAL men carry cocked & UNlocked!

 

[Rich357]

Hi SteelyDan,

Good luck on honestly finding a real down side to the mini Glocks.

The subcompact Glocks perform very well. You may not like the "plastic", you may not like the trigger, you may not like the feel of the grip, but with a little time at the range you will find they are easy to shoot well. Add to that high reliability and high capicity and you have a fine little pistol.

I prefer my mini Glocks with Trijicon night sights. You should use a good holster that covers the trigger.

If you want to impress your brother bring a SIG P239. They aren't as small the G26 and they don't have quite the capacity but they are very nice.
Just don't be surprised if the Glock is faster and more accurate in double taps drills.

Rich

 

[G27]

I have a 27 which is

the same size only .40 caliber.

Go to American Gunsmith Institute Armorers Course

It cost $29.95 plus $5 shipping. But it for you and your brother. Tells you all you want to know and then some. Its the Glock video tape that you want.