Thinnest Glock in U.S. civilian market?

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1. Which Glock is the thinnest and smallest (not counting .380 models) model/caliber that is available for U.S. civilians? I am looking for the absolute smallest easiest Glock for CCW.

2. How does it compare in width to a SW 642 revolver in terms of thickness and weight?

3. And would you prefer this over a Karh PM9 in terms of reliability? (I realize that the Glock you may have listed may be of a different caliber than a 9mm.)
 
Glock pistol models and their relative sizes Looks like the G36 in .45ACP is the only one they even attempted to make slim. I've heard it doesn't feel like a Glock in the hand, though, so you might want to find one to rent if you are dead-set on Glock based on grip-to-hand fit.
If you aren't fixated on Glock ... the Walther PPS has most of the features Glock has, and is thinner. For many people, it has better ergonomics also. Kahr, Kel-Tec, and others make small full power pistols in 9mm and up calibers as well.

You can conceal more than you think, so don't go buying a little tiny gun you don't like shooting just to fit it in a pocket (I'm getting tired of pointing that out, to tell the truth), when you can pack quite a bit IWB.
 
The G36 is the thinnest because it's their only single stack. Everything else is double stack. I haven't compared it to a 642. It was pretty close to the Sig 1911 I compared it to, though. And I'm pretty sure that means my 1911s with ultra-thin grips are thinner. The PM9 might be even thinner but I'm not sure. I'm not a big 9mm fan and Kahrs are a bit pricey. If you find a gun store that has both I'm sure they'll let you compare them side by side. That's how I compared the G36 to the Sig 1911.
 
1. Which Glock is the thinnest and smallest (not counting .380 models) model/caliber that is available for U.S. civilians? I am looking for the absolute smallest easiest Glock for CCW.
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That would be the identical triplets G26 (11-shot 9mm), G27 (10-shot .40 S&W) and G33 (10-shot .357 SIG). They are all the same size except for caliber. I would go with the G26 myself due to the lower recoil and cheaper 9mm cartridge. They are not particularly thin, however; the slide and grips are the same width as their larger counterparts. The .380 version of these would be the G28, but that is not for sale in the US and in any event is still the same physical size.
 
The G19 is 1.18" wide and 5.00" in height.
The G36 is 1.13" wide and 4.76" in height.
 
I agree about the G36 being the same size as the 19/23. My 36 never gets carried because I can get twice the capacity in the 23.
 
Also consider the fact that it is widely known that the G36 is the most problematic Glock they've ever produced. Many speculate this is the exact reason why Glock won't match the HUGE demand for a small single stack 9mm along the likes of the Kahr PM9, Kel-Tec PF-9, Rorbaugh R9, Springfield EMP etc. They might be afraid of releasing another unreliable design (don't know why they couldn't get it right, though) and tarnishing their "Glock Perfection" image.
 
I own and shoot a Glock 23 (13rds of .40) and have shot a buddie's Glock 36. The G36 components feels stiff and the gun is more difficult to field strip. It has always shot fine. When side by side with the G23, the G36 is smaller, but not by much. If you can conceal the G36, which is listed in their 'subcompact slimline', you can certainly conceal a larger Glock from the subcompact or even the compact line.

Can someone please provide the problems associated with the G36??? Are those problems unique to the G36?? Thanks.
 
scotthsi it is widely known that the G36 is the most problematic Glock they've ever produced.
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I can't find any first hand information that confirms what scotthsi has posted.


herkyguy Can someone please provide the problems associated with the G36??? Are those problems unique to the G36?? Thanks.
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Someone, anyone... thanks.
 
The Glock 36 is indeed the slimmest, but is also the only glock I don't really like the feel of. The Glock 26/27 is smaller in height and overall length, and the difference in width is only 5 hundredths of an inch. You will not realize any real concealment advantage by choosing the 36 over the 26/27.

Playing the dimension measurement game does not always tell the whole tale. I find the S&W 642 to be much more concealable than the glock 26 because of the Glock's blocky shape. The 642 simply disappears in an inside the waistband holster or pocket holster, whereas the Glock always leaves a telltale lump in the same position.

I read so many bad reviews of the PM9, that even though my wife has a Kahr K9 that has been reliable, I have stayed away from the PM series. Sure is a tempting little piece though.
 
The G36 is tiny :)

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An aspect of the G36's design has always puzzled me - the short grip with a finger extension on the magazine. Why not make the grip the same length as the magazine? Unlike the G30, which has the option of a flush-fit 9-round or extended 10-round magazine, there is no flush-fit five-round counterpart for the G36.

That said, I shot one as a rental a few years ago and it performed very well for me. But I didn't like it better than the G19 I've had for years.
 
I bought a G23 for concealed carry many years ago. Got a CHL as soon as Texas made them available. And I found... I didn't carry the Glock much at all. Just too big for me to get comfortable with. And let my CHL lapse.

Then discovered the PPS in January. Bought it, and renewed my CHL. Been carrying he PPS every day since!
 
I either pocket carry a mouse gun or use a larger one for IWB. I chose my primary larger-sized carry based on thickness and weight. I like the Kahr's over anything else for the compacts, I have a PM40. It is about the same weight as a j frame airweight and much thinner.
 
I bought a G23 for concealed carry many years ago. Got a CHL as soon as Texas made them available. And I found... I didn't carry the Glock much at all. Just too big for me to get comfortable with. And let my CHL lapse.
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Precisely why i bought the G23 and ended up not carrying it that much. But I can carry it and prefer when the weather is colder and I can wear a layer or two.
 
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