I carried a G26 for about a year and it was ok, if you have a big hand I would look for something else. I had a Pearce mag extension on mine and it still was a little small for my big hands and traded it off for a CZ PO1 which is a much better handgun for me..
Like the Glock 26?
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I've owned a G26, G19, and G17.
Sold the G17.... too big for the 9mm round... I prefer a full size gun in a more powerful chambering. As far as Glocks go, I use the G21 as my full size gun (.45 acp)
I still have my G19 and G26.
Both are great, but I prefer the G19. Nice size, big enough to shoot like a full sized gun, but small enough to carry easily.
The Glock 26 is great for carrying, but to me the grip doesn't feel right. However, for pure CCW, the Glock 26 is awesome and I think you made a great choice for what you need.
Sold the G17.... too big for the 9mm round... I prefer a full size gun in a more powerful chambering. As far as Glocks go, I use the G21 as my full size gun (.45 acp)
I still have my G19 and G26.
Both are great, but I prefer the G19. Nice size, big enough to shoot like a full sized gun, but small enough to carry easily.
The Glock 26 is great for carrying, but to me the grip doesn't feel right. However, for pure CCW, the Glock 26 is awesome and I think you made a great choice for what you need.
sig228
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Then you will LOVE the Glock 27. 
jonboynumba1
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If you have big hands like me try the Pearce PG-39 +2 extension over the regular plus one or GLOCK's plus 2 It really adds more room at the front of the grip (my other gun is a G21SF!) and 12+1 capacity for the G26...great lil add on for like $10 fits 27 as well...think it just adds one there. It's listed on the pearce grip site...which leads MUCH to be desire IMHO (their website sucks and is more confusing than helpful) but they make a good grip extension!
ET
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bds said:
If you just want range time then this might be OK, but I wouldn't try to carry it this way. The last round of 9mm in the 40 mag tends to stick in the follower at times which doesn't allow it to feed. In return you don't get the slide locking back on the empty mag because the mag isn't empty. Also if you look at the profiles of the 9mm & 40 mags while loaded with 9mm rounds you will see that the steel lips catch the 9mm casings lower in the 40 mags. Therefore, the rounds stand proud and at a higher angle. This could possibly lead to an FTF. For range use it would only be a distraction. For PD use it could mean the difference between life or death. Why risk it for $25?
Sig228 said:Like the Glock 26?
Then you will LOVE the Glock 27.
Couldn't have said it better!
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I keep my 26 stock with no extensions, just talon grip tape. I am looking for maximum compactness in that gun. I carry 1 or 2, G19 mags for reloads, thereby keeping the pistols profile as small as possible. If you look at hickock 45's videos on utube, he is 6'8" tall and shoots his without extensions, it is really not necessary even for us guys in our 60's to put an extension on that gun for the purpose of hanging on to it. Being a 9mm it really doesn't have much jump to it. If you do it for extra fire power, you defeat the purpose of the smaller pistols ability to hide. You can get the 17 mag if you choose also as a reload, which will give you more that adequate ammo should that ever become a problem. The way I see it, if after 11 rounds, and 15 in my spare, if I am still standing, then the threat is over.
Zundfolge
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Those are intersting. I've owned several small guns and tried the Pierce grip extensions but always ended up just using larger, extended magazines as the Pierce grip adds length and reduces concealment (so you might as well increase capacity with a longer mag).
Too bad they don't make those for more those for more than just Glocks.
Stevie-Ray
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Funny you should mention that. The G26 is the only gun I have that I entertained the notion of buying a second. Mine has been my night biking gun for many years. Love it.
TimboKhan
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wheeled and dealed my buddy out of his, and I like it a lot.
Don't get anything but the 26, if you need convincing further go here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNB2EXzvZrM&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNB2EXzvZrM&NR=1
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