Sigh...I'm caving probably and getting a G26 - feel guilty

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I feel like I'll be wasting money, but since I got my CHL I've realized the benefits of a sub compact especially for my smaller frame. And honestly, I'm quite exhausted from stressing over getting my carry rig right! I just want it to become a natural tool, like my nightstand gun did, and not think about it all the time.

I vowed that I would only ever have 1 gun - my first isn't even a year old!

How do you handle the buyer's guilt?

Worse, how do I tell my girlfriend, who already dislikes my 17?
 
I would hardly consider it wasting your money. Firearms are actually a fairly stable investment aslong as you don't pay retail. I've never had buyers guilt Mostly because I'll wait and wait for the right deal. But you can pick up used GLOCKs for a decent price all day long lightly used and get your money right back out of it if you decide you don't like it. Why Would you vow to only have one gun? There is nothing wrong with having only one gun but vow it?

Next thought; Maybe you need a new girlfriend? just kidding I kinda say this jokingly but in all seriousness a woman should be able to appreciate your intrests too. I assume you want to carry to protect yourself and her maybe if you only want one gun you should trade in your 17 on a 19? it's still small enough to conceal? I leave a gun in the night stand all of the time so if someone trys to break down the door when I am not home my wife has an available way to defend herself. If you don't want to spend so much money maybe save a little and buy an LCP or a Taurus? Just a thought Hope this helps.
 
let me get this straight. its been a year and you've only bought one? how do you do it? you must have will power made of granite. teach me.
 
Marcus84 If the economy tanks your going to wish you spent your money on caned goods instead of an AK. SHTF ok maybe if there are Jihadists swiming across the Rio Grand It's time to stock up on 7.62x39 But I have a lot more faith in our armed forces to do what they do best and defend our country with all they have in them before that happens. at which point you'll probably be issued a firearms after you are drafted. Zombies.......Common man seriously? Wish you could spend more money on them..............Don't we all............. I will admit that our leadership in Washington may not be up to the task of defending our country but my leadership in Washington will try their damedst to: John Cornyn, Kay Bayley Hutcheson, Lammar Smith. Just my thoughts
 
but my leadership in Washington will try their damedst to: John Cornyn, Kay Bayley Hutcheson, Lammar Smith.

judging my those names, and YOUR name, you must live in Austin, Texas lol.

As for the original post, geez dude how do you carry a 17 around??! Those things are HUGE! lol. If I were you, I'd leave that 17 for the nightstand, and get the 26 for your carry. Ain't a thing wrong with owning more than one gun! :D

(as for the girlfriend, I'm gonna leave that one alone, I ain't had one yet that's been worth anything lol)
 
Ditch the girl friend. She's already trying to run your life, and you aren't even married. Exceptions can be made if she is an only child and her daddy is extremely rich and in poor health. She drives a new Porshe 911 and its paid for. She is oversexed and built like Hailey Berrie.
 
"judging my those names, and YOUR name, you must live in Austin, Texas lol." -CManT1914


Actually the name is austin, Live in converse(san antonio) Nice to make your Acquaintance ;-)

Anyone know why marcus84 would have deleted his post?
 
Actually the name is austin, Live in converse(san antonio) Nice to make your Acquaintance ;-)

Ah I see, I know where that's at. I'm up the road a bit in New Braunfels. And what did marcus' post say?
 
I vowed that I would only ever have 1 gun - my first isn't even a year old!

How do you handle the buyer's guilt?

Worse, how do I tell my girlfriend, who already dislikes my 17?
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1. Open your hand

2. Look at your hand

3. slap yourself for vowing to only have one gun.


This isn't 1817, there is no reason at all to limit yourself to a single gun. If you carry, then you certainly have no reason at all to only own one gun. Buy the 26, you are going to fall in love with it. Just don't try to get a full grip by adding those extensions, pinky hanging is definitely the way to shoot those guns. I have a 27, it was my first Glock, and it is an excellent gun.
 
I have more than one gun, but I recently got a G26 also. it's a great little subcompact, and it definitely shoots like a bigger gun!

I sold my full size M&P9 because it was bulky for carry, and while i could do it, it wasnt as easy as i liked. now the g26 is incredibly easy, OWB in the glock sport holster and it disappears under just about anything.

I haven't ever regretted getting more guns....if I didnt like something I just sold or traded it to get something else that I liked better!
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Welcome to the club buddy. I've told my wife so many times, "Hunny, this is the last one, I promise!"

Dude, she even had me sign a fake contract that I wouldn't buy another for one year.

17 is a big gun. You'll always want a full size however, as it fills that niche. Your compact will allow for more carry opportunities. Then soon, you'll get into long guns for your rifles and shotguns.

I suggest you have a long talk about future expectations together when it comes to firearms. When you get further along your relationship, other issues like marriage and kids comes up that will make your current discussions pale in comparison.
 
Like the pain of breaking up with a girl friend, the pain subsides and you start preparing for some more pain. Most of us learn to live with a little pain. :)
 
I think you need to buy a second gun and get out and enjoy it more. HD and target range time is fine and good but if shooting makes you smile a bit then competing in IPSC or IDPA will have you giggling like a schoolgirl. Not to mention that the practice and discipline will make it all the more automatic to you when the bucket of adrenaline is dumped into your arteries if you suddenly find the NEED to use that gun. And not just to actually take the shot but to know when to NOT take the shot. Often the second one is just as important as the first.

And who knows, if you and her see it as more of a sport with some home and personal defense side lines then she may just ease off and may even join you in the sport. If you see it as purely a defense gun she may be put off by how morbid you're getting on the topic.

Show her some IPSC stages from Youtube and tell her you think that looks like a lot of fun. If she sees the sports jersey shirts and general sport attitude then she may just ease up on you and you can get the second gun and holster setup without buyer's guilt.... although like the others I have trouble seeing those two words in the same sentance.... well, other than buyer's guilt at letting someone else beat me because I hesitated.... :D
 
The 26 is the perfect companion to the 17. The 17 is ideal to teach your girlfriend proper use of a semi auto handgun, if she can get a reasonably good grip on it that is...and once she is comfortable with it's use then she'll have little reason for you not to have something to carry if she's alone at your place as well as be able to use the 26 if need be due to compatability....and if she never touches the pistols, oh well...you've got a good back up pistol system....ideal would be to have two of the same, but this pair is pretty close to that with the benefit of having a full size to use in shooting sports, etc. and still have your carry pistol....yep, they'll be more coming as time goes by...don't fret it, they do serve a purpose or three...enjoy..
 
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I am not sure why one would wont only one gun.

A good way to get over the typ of buyers regret you seem to be talking about would probably be to go enjoy your new purchase.

As for your girlfriend, try taking her with you. Some people who dont like guns change their attitudes when they learn more about them and have a chance to use them. Usually what you're not up on you're down on that is the case for many with guns.

If that doesn't work then I would consider why you are dating someone who doesn't respect you enough to be okay with you doing what you like. As long as you are not neglecting greater responsiblities like feeding a child its your money. I personally couldn't date someone anti gun or who couldn't let me enjoy my hobbies but its your life.
 
Just don't try to get a full grip by adding those extensions, pinky hanging is definitely the way to shoot those guns.
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^^i agree 100% with that.^^ i shoot more accurately and comfortably without the extension.

if money is the issue, sell the 17 and get the 26. you can carry it around easily, and when its at home , put a g17 mag in it!

if money is not the issue, just go get the 26, you will have NO buyers remorse.

don't think that having more than one gun is bad or makes you a gun nut (which isn't bad either). besides, even if it was bad, like heroine for example, how much heroine do you need to take before it becomes bad? you've already crossed that threshold, just get what you want as long as you can afford it.

if your girlfriend thinks protecting yourself and others from criminals is a bad idea, then she doesn't value you enough and needs some more self esteem. tell her you love and cherish her and that she is beautiful. then tell her you need another gun to protect her!:cool:
 
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I see nothing wrong with only owning one gun, as long as you shoot it and ejoy it. I'd hang onto the 17 and supplement with a 26. That's essentially what I did, but with a 34 and 26. The 34 is my bedside/house gun and the 26 is my carry gun. There are quite a few advantages. One caliber to buy and stock up on, 17 mags fit the 26, etc.

Since I purchased my glocks last year, my other centerfires rarely get shot anymore (1911 and 92/96 combo). I really don't intend on buying anymore handguns for the forseeable future other than a 4" 38 for the wife. I'd rather spend my surplus cash on shooting what I have (ammo and perhaps a reloading setup) and acessories (perhaps some Truglo TFO sights, custom holster and belt, etc).

Pretty much the same situation on the rifle side, I purchased a few AR-15's that were exactly what I wanted, and would rather spend my money on trigger time. About the only centerfire rifle I'm interested in right now would be an M-1 carbine. I've always wanted a Springfield M1A National Match. But whenever I think about plopping down the money for one vs the amount of trigger time on my AR-s that could be purchased for the same price, I walk away.

There are shooters who collect and collectors who shoot, but few of us can really afford to be both. I know people who who have 100+ firearms, but only hit the range for an hour r so every few months. I also know people who have a dozen or less (like me) but shoot at least once a week come hell or high water. One isn't better than the other, it's just different priorities.
 
I vowed that I would only ever have 1 gun
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That is similar to promising to only have an adjustable wrench for all your automotive needs. There will be times when you simply will not be able to carry a G-17. At those time a subcompact such as the 26 will be the proper tool for the job.

Actually, considering that you really aren't comfortable carrying the 17 in public the 26 may be exactly the pistol for you to get your feet wet.

Also the G-17 & G-26 are an excellent combination in terms of manual of arms, ergonomics and magazine interchangeability. Making them the perfect set up for all aspects of carry. Before you ask no, I don't own a Glock I'd prefer a similar set up in XD or perhaps CZ.

As far as "buyer's remorse" when you're making a wise choice there's no cause for remorse

I do want to add one caveat; obviously, if buying the G-26 is going to cause undue financial hardship you may want forego the purchase for right now, but that should be obvious .
 
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That is similar to promising to only have an adjustable wrench for all your automotive needs. There will be times when you simply will not be able to carry a G-17. At those time a subcompact such as the 26 will be the proper tool for the job.

Actually, considering that you really aren't comfortable carrying the 17 in public the 26 may be exactly the pistol for you to get your feet wet.

Also the G-17 & G-26 are an excellent combination in terms of manual of arms, ergonomics and magazine interchangeability. Making them the perfect set up for all aspects of carry. Before you ask no, I don't own a Glock I'd prefer a similar set up in XD or perhaps CZ.

As far as "buyer's remorse" when you're making a wise choice there's no cause for remorse

I do want to add one caveat; obviously, if buying the G-26 is going to cause undue financial hardship you may want forego the purchase for right now, but that should be obvious .
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I was gonna post something to this effect.
 
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