Glock CCW owners...
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glockgod
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Fine choice of pistol! I have one that shoots as well as my larger Glock 9's. In fact I won my 17 with my 26 at a GSSF match! The 17 came within 23/100 of a second of making the 26 a grandpa this year! As for carrying fully loaded just think of your 26 as an 11 shot revolver and you'll be fine. Just get a good holster that covers the trigger and keep your finger off of said trigger till it's bang time.
karz10
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I have a G19, and plan to get a 26 also. I carry the 19 daily, and shoot IDPA with it. It was my first handgun, bought earlier this year.
I handled it w/out one in the chamber for a few months, as I was getting comfortable w/ my safety practices. After not doing anything stupid for a few months, by the time my CWP actually came in, and I started carrying, I was already comfortable w/ having one chambered while carrying, or having accessible for HD, etc.
Remember the four rules, and in this case, pay particular attention to....
When picking it up out of a drawer, lock box, off the table whatever, as akward as it may feel, pick it up w/ your index finger down the slide, and your other fingers around the grip, as if you were drawing it out of a holster. IMO, if you pick up/handle the gun the same way every time, no matter what position it was in, you won't have some akward situation where you pick it up in a weird way and subconciously put your finger in the trigger guard w/out thinking. If you pick it up the same way every time, then you minimize the risk.
Don't leave it ANYWHERE where someone could pick it up, especially kids, and put their finger in the trigger guard, let alone pull the trigger. Don't assume it won't be found, if it's not on you, lock it up in a quick access box or something at least, JMO
Get a holster that retains its shape for reholstering, reinforced leather mouth, or kydex, etc., this making reholstering easier and one handed. As others suggested, avoid holsters w/ extra things hanging off of them like snaps and straps, etc. many holsters offer some retention by (especially kydex) by smoothly securing to the front of the trigger guard.
Again, draw and reholster w/ the index on the slide and nowhere else, don't put your finger in the guard at all, until you have the gun on target.
If you think and act this way, w/ these kinds of things in mind, you'll not only handle the Glock safely, but any other firearm.
Take a CCW course, and/or basic safety course somewhere, you may just learn something, or at least reinforce what you knew, and have a piece of paper to prove it. Find somewhere to practice a lot.
Maybe join IDPA for some practical / tactical shooting fun/practice.
Practice handling, drawing, holstering, aiming and trigger control w/ a completely (double/triple check) empty gun, no ammo. Dry fire won't hurt a Glock. Learn your trigger, there's a lot out there on Gloick trigger control. This will help initally w/ safety, and later with proficiency and speed, w/out spending much on ammo.
Just some food for thought, free advice is just that, YMMV
Karz
I handled it w/out one in the chamber for a few months, as I was getting comfortable w/ my safety practices. After not doing anything stupid for a few months, by the time my CWP actually came in, and I started carrying, I was already comfortable w/ having one chambered while carrying, or having accessible for HD, etc.
Remember the four rules, and in this case, pay particular attention to....
When picking it up out of a drawer, lock box, off the table whatever, as akward as it may feel, pick it up w/ your index finger down the slide, and your other fingers around the grip, as if you were drawing it out of a holster. IMO, if you pick up/handle the gun the same way every time, no matter what position it was in, you won't have some akward situation where you pick it up in a weird way and subconciously put your finger in the trigger guard w/out thinking. If you pick it up the same way every time, then you minimize the risk.
Don't leave it ANYWHERE where someone could pick it up, especially kids, and put their finger in the trigger guard, let alone pull the trigger. Don't assume it won't be found, if it's not on you, lock it up in a quick access box or something at least, JMO
Get a holster that retains its shape for reholstering, reinforced leather mouth, or kydex, etc., this making reholstering easier and one handed. As others suggested, avoid holsters w/ extra things hanging off of them like snaps and straps, etc. many holsters offer some retention by (especially kydex) by smoothly securing to the front of the trigger guard.
Again, draw and reholster w/ the index on the slide and nowhere else, don't put your finger in the guard at all, until you have the gun on target.
If you think and act this way, w/ these kinds of things in mind, you'll not only handle the Glock safely, but any other firearm.
Take a CCW course, and/or basic safety course somewhere, you may just learn something, or at least reinforce what you knew, and have a piece of paper to prove it. Find somewhere to practice a lot.
Maybe join IDPA for some practical / tactical shooting fun/practice.
Practice handling, drawing, holstering, aiming and trigger control w/ a completely (double/triple check) empty gun, no ammo. Dry fire won't hurt a Glock. Learn your trigger, there's a lot out there on Gloick trigger control. This will help initally w/ safety, and later with proficiency and speed, w/out spending much on ammo.
Just some food for thought, free advice is just that, YMMV
Karz
loose cannon
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i carry a glock m26.i shoot it better than the g17 or g19 for some reason,,,
and if i use it as a hd i insert a g17 mag and it works fine,,,
outstanding weapon!
and if i use it as a hd i insert a g17 mag and it works fine,,,
outstanding weapon!
The-Fly
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Been carrying a G26 for over 2 years now every day. Have always carried it with one in the pipe. A glock is perfectly safe to carry that way, as long as you have a proper holster that covers the trigger, and you keep your damn finger off the trigger until your ready to fire.
CajunBass
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I don't carry a Glock, but my wife does. She has a holster that covers the trigger. She put the gun into the holster. The only time she takes it out, is at the range. She carries it with a round in the chamber. It has never "just gone off."
But then neither have any of my other guns.
But then neither have any of my other guns.
The Lone Haranguer
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(in best "trained him myself" voice
) Good advice.Help for diehard 1911 USMC vet taking polymer plunge
New to THR but aint no autoloader boot by any stretch (been shooting 1911 since the Gipper was Prez an Col. Cooper was middle aged).
I'm looking to buy a nice lightweight small sub 20oz automatic and have settled on Kahr's PM series. Simple question here. I'm *NOT* looking to re-ignite the tired stopping power debate. All I'd like to know is, for folks who've done a good bit of shooting with CCW size (i.e., 3.5 inch barrel or less) 9mm and .40 autoloaders, do you feel like the extra snap from the .40 is worth the difference in stopping power.
Thanks in advance for all thoughtful replies.
New to THR but aint no autoloader boot by any stretch (been shooting 1911 since the Gipper was Prez an Col. Cooper was middle aged).
I'm looking to buy a nice lightweight small sub 20oz automatic and have settled on Kahr's PM series. Simple question here. I'm *NOT* looking to re-ignite the tired stopping power debate. All I'd like to know is, for folks who've done a good bit of shooting with CCW size (i.e., 3.5 inch barrel or less) 9mm and .40 autoloaders, do you feel like the extra snap from the .40 is worth the difference in stopping power.
Thanks in advance for all thoughtful replies.
RL, you better like recoil if you pick a PM in .40. I owned two K series .40s, most folks who tried them handed back my MK40 with ammo still in the mag. I think the benefit of the round is worth the extra recoil, but you have to be willing to accept some abuse.
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What worked for me was to carry my G19 with an empty chamber regularly for a few days, and just observe at the end of the day that the trigger was NOT at the rear position when I took it out of the holster. Provided of course that I kept my finger and everything else out of the triggerguard.
For holster, I like kydex - no straps, nice solid wall so that I know there's no way the trigger is getting messed with while the gun is in the holster. I carry in the Low Rider from http://www.rmholsters.com/ (though as the name implies, it's a slight trade off for better concealment at the cost of a really good grip afforded by higher-riding holsters).
I don't regularly carry a spare mag, but I feel like I ought to. Murphy's law and all that.
Since you've already got a G26 on the way...you might look into it's big brother, the G19 eventually. Maybe carry the G19 as a primary and the G26 for backup, possibly with a spare G19 mag or two that would work for BOTH guns?
It gets quite warm here in the summer, but there's precious few times that I CAN'T hide my G19 with the right wardrobe.
Good luck, and happy packing (and Glocking! )
For holster, I like kydex - no straps, nice solid wall so that I know there's no way the trigger is getting messed with while the gun is in the holster. I carry in the Low Rider from http://www.rmholsters.com/ (though as the name implies, it's a slight trade off for better concealment at the cost of a really good grip afforded by higher-riding holsters).
I don't regularly carry a spare mag, but I feel like I ought to. Murphy's law and all that.
Since you've already got a G26 on the way...you might look into it's big brother, the G19 eventually. Maybe carry the G19 as a primary and the G26 for backup, possibly with a spare G19 mag or two that would work for BOTH guns?
It gets quite warm here in the summer, but there's precious few times that I CAN'T hide my G19 with the right wardrobe.
Good luck, and happy packing (and Glocking!
)Autolycus
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Its perfectly safe to keep a round chambered in a Glock. Do a search and you will find thousands of threads on this topic.
Green Lantern
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That's not very High Road. I accept that there probably are some people that carry their Glocks with one in the chamber from the very start, but I wasn't one of them.
As they say, better to err on the side of caution, after all.
To get over that concern I took my unloaded Glock and just shoved it in the holster numerous times, as well as drawing it numerous times, just to see if the trigger would get jostled. After being completely incapable of manhandling the gun into an accidental trigger pull I was over it.
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I carried a Glock 26 for a long time with one in the chamber and never had a worry. But as was mentioned earlier your finger is the safety and always use a holster that covers the trigger guard. I now carry a Glock 39 (.45 GAP). The only time I've had a 2nd thought while carrying a glock is when using Thunderwear. I use a .38 snubby for that.
CPLofMARINES
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Think of a Glock as a revolver!
Semper Fi!!
Semper Fi!!
contactcole
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I'm no carry commando, so to be honest, years and years back when I first CCW, I was nervous too about carrying chambered with my Glock. My solution was to put the gun in the holster, then put it on my belt and not take the gun out of the holster until I took it off my belt. Later on, traded the Glock and I bought an HKUSPc with a thumb safety. Later still, traded that for my current Glock 23. Carry that G23 now with an IWB plastic holster.
Don't play with a CCW when carrying. Keep it on the holster. I keep it loaded and chambered for immediate deployment; that's what you are carrying it for. If it really makes you uncomfortable it may be better to leave it at home until that eases.
It won't fire unless the trigger is pulled and the trigger can't be pulled when it's in a good holster. I'd pass on the trigger block dohickeys as I believe that once you draw the gun the only step needed to fire the gun is to squeeze the trigger. So, holster selection and comfort is key.
My nervousness was short lived. Now, I think nothing of it.
Don't play with a CCW when carrying. Keep it on the holster. I keep it loaded and chambered for immediate deployment; that's what you are carrying it for. If it really makes you uncomfortable it may be better to leave it at home until that eases.
It won't fire unless the trigger is pulled and the trigger can't be pulled when it's in a good holster. I'd pass on the trigger block dohickeys as I believe that once you draw the gun the only step needed to fire the gun is to squeeze the trigger. So, holster selection and comfort is key.
My nervousness was short lived. Now, I think nothing of it.
PhillyGlocker
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The accidental discharge thing is so overrated. You are the best safety your gun could ever have. Just stay away from being a moron, and AD's will not be an issue. When you handle a gun, always treat it as it is loaded. Even when I know I've emptied the barrel, I will still rack the slide at least 3 times, and do a visual inspection to make sure no round is in the chamber.
quickcanary
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PhillyGlocker said:
Agreed 100%. The only people that claim Glocks are unsafe are most likely unsafe gun handlers, period. See signature.
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Saf-T-Blok - beware
Karz 10 has the "post of the thread" but I thought I'd share my experience: I had the anxiety disorder condition when new to CCW
- as someone said, if you are not at least concerned about NDs, you might be a menace. 
Carry guns: G27 and DAO S&W snub. The snub didn't bother me at all to carry, while the Glock did (I know it's mostly irrational, but the snub does have a long solid 12# pull or so - compared to a 1/2in. 5lb).
I plunked down my $20 for the Saf-T-Blok. It does work exactly as advertised, and you can pop it out without putting your finger in the guard (sticks out far enough to the side). However, I've been undable to use it with ANY of my three holsters. They knock it loose, so when you draw the blok isn't there anymore anyway. So, only get the StB if you want to use it on your nightstand, I can't figure out how it could work for carry.
I carried condition 3 for a while (don't let anyone tell you your gun is useless in that condition - that's just silly). My solution (for now) is to carry condition 1 with an NY1 trigger in a molded paddle or iwb holster (grabs the trigger guard). I can pocket-carry it in a Nemesis in some clothes, and still go condition 3 in that configuration. Have to admit I just installed the NY1 last night, so only been through about 50 dry-fires (no rounds), but the trigger feels much closer to my DAO Smith 340 revolver, albeit still a short pull. I'm to the point now I would confidently carry with the stock trigger, but I like the idea of trying the NY1 out - it was like $2.00, and some even say it's more durable than stock (though not why I bought it).
Everyone should certainly follow the 4 rules and thereby minimize the chance of anything happening, but nothing is 100% (NDs do happen, and by definition, nobody intends to be negligent), so you have to reach your own comfort level. Saying that taking adequate care eliminates the threat of an ND is a bit circular: "You won't have a negligent discharge if you aren't negligent." True statement, though not entirely helpful... Practice, train, practice, but once you understand pros and cons, carry how you see fit!!!
Good luck and great gun choice - G26 or 27 was a coin flip for me - the 27 was available in OD - I'm ashamed to admit my final gun choice was based on color... I should use a thigh holster under my dress...
Karz 10 has the "post of the thread" but I thought I'd share my experience: I had the anxiety disorder condition when new to CCW
- as someone said, if you are not at least concerned about NDs, you might be a menace. Carry guns: G27 and DAO S&W snub. The snub didn't bother me at all to carry, while the Glock did (I know it's mostly irrational, but the snub does have a long solid 12# pull or so - compared to a 1/2in. 5lb).
I plunked down my $20 for the Saf-T-Blok. It does work exactly as advertised, and you can pop it out without putting your finger in the guard (sticks out far enough to the side). However, I've been undable to use it with ANY of my three holsters. They knock it loose, so when you draw the blok isn't there anymore anyway. So, only get the StB if you want to use it on your nightstand, I can't figure out how it could work for carry.
I carried condition 3 for a while (don't let anyone tell you your gun is useless in that condition - that's just silly). My solution (for now) is to carry condition 1 with an NY1 trigger in a molded paddle or iwb holster (grabs the trigger guard). I can pocket-carry it in a Nemesis in some clothes, and still go condition 3 in that configuration. Have to admit I just installed the NY1 last night, so only been through about 50 dry-fires (no rounds), but the trigger feels much closer to my DAO Smith 340 revolver, albeit still a short pull. I'm to the point now I would confidently carry with the stock trigger, but I like the idea of trying the NY1 out - it was like $2.00, and some even say it's more durable than stock (though not why I bought it).
Everyone should certainly follow the 4 rules and thereby minimize the chance of anything happening, but nothing is 100% (NDs do happen, and by definition, nobody intends to be negligent), so you have to reach your own comfort level. Saying that taking adequate care eliminates the threat of an ND is a bit circular: "You won't have a negligent discharge if you aren't negligent." True statement, though not entirely helpful... Practice, train, practice, but once you understand pros and cons, carry how you see fit!!!
Good luck and great gun choice - G26 or 27 was a coin flip for me - the 27 was available in OD - I'm ashamed to admit my final gun choice was based on color... I should use a thigh holster under my dress...
Hmmm. Okay, I searched the thread and nobody commented on this. Fobus had an issue (since correct) regarding defective holtsers and Glock pistols. The problem was not Glock. But, all the same, the pistols sometimes discharged when being inserted into the holsters.
What did that teach me? ANY holster can cause most any safety-on-trigger pistols to discharge. When I carry my pistols IWB (upfront), I first insert the pistol into the holster, then gear-up by with the already-holstered weapon at 12:45 to 1:00.
Remember, some treasures are irreplaceable, and so I prefer to carry my Glock OWB on my side. JMHO.
Doc2005
What did that teach me? ANY holster can cause most any safety-on-trigger pistols to discharge. When I carry my pistols IWB (upfront), I first insert the pistol into the holster, then gear-up by with the already-holstered weapon at 12:45 to 1:00.
Remember, some treasures are irreplaceable, and so I prefer to carry my Glock OWB on my side. JMHO.
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