Standardizing on Glock 9mm.....

[The Night Rider]

All right, I've said it before, I'm going to say it again and this is the last time I'm going to say it.

The first Glock I ever bought was a Glock 19. When I bought it the Glock 48 and the Glock 43x we're not available. If they were I don't think I would have bought them.

When I bought my glock 26, 5 years later I never considered a Glock 43 or a 43x or a Glock 48 because I was looking for something that was compatible with a Glock 19.

I don't have a problem concealing a Glock 19. I don't have a problem concealing a Glock 26. I like the fact that my glock 26 and my Glock 19 will both operate off the same magazine.

I'm satisfied with my choice and really, that's the only metric I'm worried about.

Y'all do what works for you

 

[tarosean]

To my mind, the G19 hits that "Commander" sweet spot, which may explain its popularity.
Big, but not "full size" big; small, but not "not enough fingers on the grip "small."

The 17 is closer to my CCO sized gun than the 19 to the commander.

 

[Australian410hunter]

I am wanting to standardize on Glock 9mm for my carry and home defense purposes, mainly for the mag compatibility. I have the 19X for home and sometimes carry, but want something just a bit smaller for EDC. I believe my choices are the Glock 26 and the Glock 19. I can get the MOS version for the 19. I can also get the slide milled for a red dot for the 26, at extra expense.

What opinions do you guys have on my idea? Which gun is more shootable? Accurate? Easier to EDC? Better all around gun?

Thanks,
Joe
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Make mine a 17L! Nice trigger, longer sight picture, and more velocity from the longer barrel.

 

[barnetmill]

I am wanting to standardize on Glock 9mm for my carry and home defense purposes, mainly for the mag compatibility. I have the 19X for home and sometimes carry, but want something just a bit smaller for EDC. I believe my choices are the Glock 26 and the Glock 19. I can get the MOS version for the 19. I can also get the slide milled for a red dot for the 26, at extra expense.

What opinions do you guys have on my idea? Which gun is more shootable? Accurate? Easier to EDC? Better all around gun?

Thanks,
Joe
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Holosun now sells a red dot that will attached to directly to the milled slot on the mos glock slide.

The SCS-MOS (Solar Charging Sight) is a direct attachment optic for full-size GLOCK™ MOS systems. It is designed to attach directly to the slide without an adapter plate and uses our innovative solar charging system with multi-directional light sensors to automatically adjust brightness in dynamic situations.

It sits low enough not to need new elevated iron sights for co-witness

 

[WisBorn]

It sounds like you are mainly looking for a carry pistol. If the grip length on the 19x is longer than you would like then the 26 would be a good choice, but will be harder to shoot. The 19 is a better compromise.
If you are planning on concealed carry a 43 might be the best overall choice for comfort. Keep your 19x for home defense and 43 for carry.
Good luck in deciding.

 

[FL-NC]

I have lots of Glocks but they don't make one I like for CC, so I use a S&W shield 9 for that.

 

[CapnMac]

The 17 is closer to my CCO sized gun than the 19 to the commander.

I was more alluding to the perceived "feel" rather than to comparable dimensions.

Also, for how the 19-17 argument mirrors the Full-size v. Commander-size debates.

 

[JTQ]

Also, for how the 19-17 argument mirrors the Full-size v. Commander-size debates.

Glock always marched to their own drummer in the size business. Nearly everybody else in the industry followed the common "Commander" model, which was a shorter slide with a full size grip.

We spent a couple decades listening to folks complain about S&W M&P sizes, which really were Full Size, Commander Size, and Officer Size, and why S&W was stupid for not offering a G19 size gun. S&W finally made one with the 2.0 models, and then what happens, Glock finally makes a full size grip with a short slide with the G19X/G45, just like just about every gun maker on the planet had been producing for decades.

To me, the G19 is probably a good gun if you're only going to own one gun. It's probably OK for nearly everything you could do with a semi-auto pistol. However, I always use the analogy that the G19 is like the undersized college defensive lineman. In the NFL he usually becomes a "tweener". Too small to handle the run as a defensive end and too slow to cover in passing situations, which means he really doesn't do either well. If you want a defensive end, draft a defensive end. If you want a linebacker, draft a linebacker. Don't get stuck with a "tweener".

 

[Joezilla]

Well, I made it to the Waxahachie Gun Show this morning. I got there about noon. I made my way around the 300 or so tables and no vendor had a 26 gen 5 except 1. That model was the gaudy Stars and Stripes one for $699. I was not going to pay $170 more than retail for it. There was one vendor that said he had two when the show opened, but they went quickly.

Not sure what I will do at this point, but probably go ahead and order one from Grab A Gun for $539 then go pick it up. Academy has them in town for $569. I might be tempted to just get one from there.

Joe

 

[GRIZ22]

I've carried the 19, 17, and 26 as a duty weapon. The 19 is the best all around 9mm made imo.

 

[P5 Guy]

Only the 34 and 26 are left. the 17 and 19 just seemed redundant.
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[Ks5shooter]

MOS 43x for everyday ccw.

 

[actionexpress]

I am wanting to standardize on Glock 9mm for my carry and home defense purposes, mainly for the mag compatibility. I have the 19X for home and sometimes carry, but want something just a bit smaller for EDC. I believe my choices are the Glock 26 and the Glock 19. I can get the MOS version for the 19. I can also get the slide milled for a red dot for the 26, at extra expense.

What opinions do you guys have on my idea? Which gun is more shootable? Accurate? Easier to EDC? Better all around gun?

I'd say the 19, but you could buy a G45 MOS and a 19 frame.

 

[JR24]

Glock always marched to their own drummer in the size business. Nearly everybody else in the industry followed the common "Commander" model, which was a shorter slide with a full size grip.

We spent a couple decades listening to folks complain about S&W M&P sizes, which really were Full Size, Commander Size, and Officer Size, and why S&W was stupid for not offering a G19 size gun. S&W finally made one with the 2.0 models, and then what happens, Glock finally makes a full size grip with a short slide with the G19X/G45, just like just about every gun maker on the planet had been producing for decades.

To me, the G19 is probably a good gun if you're only going to own one gun. It's probably OK for nearly everything you could do with a semi-auto pistol. However, I always use the analogy that the G19 is like the undersized college defensive lineman. In the NFL he usually becomes a "tweener". Too small to handle the run as a defensive end and too slow to cover in passing situations, which means he really doesn't do either well. If you want a defensive end, draft a defensive end. If you want a linebacker, draft a linebacker. Don't get stuck with a "tweener".

Eh, I don’t agree. Found after owning all the various sizes that I shoot that duty/compact size best. Full size doesn’t do anything to improve other than add a couple bullets (extended mags and x grip fix that) and the subcompacts introduce poorer results at the range (unless I extend mags to almost 19 size) without that much improvement in concealment.

Once Gen 5 dumped the hated finger grooves, all my non 19 9mm Glocks slowly vanished and were replaced with backup 19s.

If I’m going to size down, I really like the thinner but decent grip of the 365xl. Easier to shoot than a 26, and still better concealment with the thinner profile. For me anyway.

Every time I move away from a Glock 19 as primary carry gun, it only lasts so long before I’m back, just fits me.

 

[InTheSwamp]

In my humble opinion, I think the G26 + G19 + G17 is still the gold standard combo for 9mm, regardless of manufacturer. The 17 could be swapped for the 47 and you'll have slide interchangeability with the 19 (Gen 5 of course).
The 43 + 43X combo is less bulky to carry, but not as versatile - and "battle proven" - as the above.

My 2 worthless cents.

 

[TonyAngel]

It sounds like you're trying to shoe horn a G26 into a role for the sake of magazine compatibility.

I suppose this is one of those things that you have to learn for your self. The G19 was my goto for years. I first got one when they were first released. Then I got a 26 thinking it would be more carry friendly. It wasn't.

I went to the Kahr for awhile then when the G48 came out, I got into one of those. That's been it for me. Actually, I just gave my son my 48 and got myself a 43x. Very carry friendly.

 

[TonyAngel]

Oh, the Glock MOS plates suck. I went with an after market plate. In the end, I should have gotten the non MOS and had my slide milled for the cost of a good plate.

 

[JR24]

Oh, the Glock MOS plates suck. I went with an after market plate. In the end, I should have gotten the non MOS and had my slide milled for the cost of a good plate.

Hot garbage. I use C&H Precision, very good plates.

Holosun does now offer a direct to slide optic too, low enough to use stock sights too. I want one.

 

[InTheSwamp]

It sounds like you're trying to shoe horn a G26 into a role for the sake of magazine compatibility.

Not trying to shoe horn anything. Just a value free opinion (read: answer) to the standardizing question asked by the OP.

Again, OP asked for an opinion, not for my EDC, or yours. BTW, I also carry the 43/43X.

 

[Homerboy]

I have found in my experience the G19 is not any harder to conceal than a G26, which led to me abandoning the G26.

The G19 is my closest thing for a do all pistol, with the exception of hunting/woods in where I step-up to 10mm. I believe the G19 is a workhorse of a gun that can easily be set up in any configuration to your hearts desire. I will always have at least 1 Glock 19 in my stable. I'm currently sitting a 3. My primary G19 is set up with TLR7, Holosun 509t.

If I was set on another Glock, I would opt for the MOS and top it with the Holosun SCS which is a direct mount to MOS with no plate, batteries, or raised sights needed. Even the serrations milled into the optic match the slide serrations.

With the introduction of Glocks slimmer lines, and all the competition's micro 9s, I do believe the G26 will eventually be discounted.


With all that said, the Sig P365 line has been getting more carry time with me. I swapped the slides between my XL and Macro. My current carry set up is a XL frame with Macro upper, Holosun, and TLR7 Sub. Carry 17 round mags as reload.
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I don’t believe the 26 will be discontinued. The ability to use Glock 19, 17, and the 33 round magazines is a plus.

 

[actionexpress]

Holosun now sells a red dot that will attached to directly to the milled slot on the mos glock slide.
It sits low enough not to need new elevated iron sights for co-witness
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It should be mentioned - it's only available in green and has the 407K size window which a lot of people don't want on a non-micro pistol. I've shot the VP9 with the SCS that mounts directly and didn't like the small window.

To me, the Shadow Systems guns are the best for optics as they just bolt right into the slide, no plates required, and they come with the spacers/screws required for pretty much every optic out there.

 

[murf]

The glock 19 is my "all around" gun. it goes owb @4 o'clock concealed or not and stays holstered under my pillow at night. it fits my hand well and shoots straight.

luck,

murf

 

[Old Dog]

I do so enjoy a Glock love-fest thread. (Wait, what forum am I on right now?)

No, I'm not here to disparage Glocks.

We're talking concealed carry or home defense only Glocks, right?

So after carrying handguns for the past 44 years, I have decided that the only two Glock pistols worthy of my consideration (yes, I am an arrogant snob, as a matter of fact) are the 19X and the 43X. No finger grooves. A nice grip angle. Lightweight. Meh triggers, but good tactile/audible reset. Accurate. Reliable. Both can be concealed most effectively at 3 o'clock, 3:30 or 4 o'clock OWB in a decent high-rise pancake, the 43X is a great IWB option. In fact, the 43X might be the sweet spot for those in states mandating 10-round or less magazine capacity (although the 48 has a lot of fans too). 19X is a great dual-role pistol (home defense, concealed carry) for those on the capacity bandwagon. Both can be had with surprisingly decent factory night sights. No, the mags are not interchangeable. But, they are my favorite (and only favorite) Glock pistols.

 

[Joezilla]

I do so enjoy a Glock love-fest thread. (Wait, what forum am I on right now?)

No, I'm not here to disparage Glocks.

We're talking concealed carry or home defense only Glocks, right?

So after carrying handguns for the past 44 years, I have decided that the only two Glock pistols worthy of my consideration (yes, I am an arrogant snob, as a matter of fact) are the 19X and the 43X. No finger grooves. A nice grip angle. Lightweight. Meh triggers, but good tactile/audible reset. Accurate. Reliable. Both can be concealed most effectively at 3 o'clock, 3:30 or 4 o'clock OWB in a decent high-rise pancake, the 43X is a great IWB option. In fact, the 43X might be the sweet spot for those in states mandating 10-round or less magazine capacity (although the 48 has a lot of fans too). 19X is a great dual-role pistol (home defense, concealed carry) for those on the capacity bandwagon. Both can be had with surprisingly decent factory night sights. No, the mags are not interchangeable. But, they are my favorite (and only favorite) Glock pistols.

Sounds like me Old Dog, with the exception of carrying 44 years. I didn't get into EDC until about 1994. I have the 19X that I have had a trigger job and slide milled on it. It is almost the perfect gun now. I also have the 48MOS with the Shield arms 15 round mags. The 26 will share mags with the 19X and the 48 will continue to be carried also.

Joe

 

[The Night Rider]

Im kind of amazed that people think a 19 can be carried in places on your body that a 26 can.

Can you maybe say that another way?