19 or 26???

[TJS]

If you had to get just one and this was your only 9mm, which would you choose? Why?
thanks,
tjs

[truxrme]

If you want it for CCW only go with the G26 , if you want it for CCW and a home defense weapon go with the G19, it will have a light rail for you to use at night when that window breaks or door slams open. I got the G26 first and now on the hunt for a G19, so I bet you will find yourself getting both!!!! Good luck,....

[lastevolution]

You're asking in a biased forum;a

That being said, I'd pick the G26. It will do anything the G19 can, and it's more concealable to boot. I've owned the G17 G19 and G26, and the G17 and G26 are all that remain with me. Once I got the G26 I couldn't justify keeping the G19 anymore.

[TJS]

But how accurate is the G26 compared to the 19?

[Glockman67]

Originally posted by TJS
But how accurate is the G26 compared to the 19?

Subjective, many on this forum claim the 26 is just as accurate or even better simply because the G26 becomes an extension of their arm.

No joke, I feel the same way.

gman67

[seed]

I just sold my 19 to my a**hole brother because I was desparate for the money...I kept my 26. I must say that I miss that 19 and feel a strong urge to replace it as soon as possible. If I could only have one 9mm of all 9mm's available, it would probably be the Glock 19. Unfortunately, my brother felt the same way and was only interested in my 19. Lazy, I made the sale. What a mistake. Don't get me wrong, I really like my 26 and have no plans to sell it...It's just that the 19 is so damned sweet.

Bottom line, if you plan on using it as a CCW, get the 26. If not and or you can easily hide a larger gun in all kinds of weather situations (light or heavy clothing), then get the 19.

[hubbard]

I have both and prefer the G19 because 1) it feels better to me 2) I shoot it more accurately. For most instances the concealment issue is moot. I also prefer the HI-CAP mag.

IMHO there is no one correct answer. Which do you feel more comfortable with? That's the one!

[bikethief]

Shoot them both and get the one that gives you better groups.


Then get the other one too just so you don't regret the decision! ;f

[J.Kill]

I first got the 26 love it, then I had to have the 19,got it....love it too. I carry one or the other daily. the lighter the clothes the M-26 , heavy clothes M-19. It wouldn't be easy to choose between one or the other if I had to.

[fvf]

You can carry the 19 and have the 26 as backup. They can also share the same magazines.

That is why I have a 26 and in the process of getting a 19 and disposing of the BHP and HK USP.

[2210]

had a 19, sold it. hated myself after.

got another 19.

immediately went out and got a 26.

perfect pair.

if one can't do it, the other can.

[crodeo]

My one and only is a 19 but I could easily convince the wife she needs a 26 for me, I mean her;) So many Glocks to chose and so little money to do it with

[EAGLESFANPHILA]

Originally posted by truxrme
If you want it for CCW only go with the G26 , if you want it for CCW and a home defense weapon go with the G19, it will have a light rail for you to use at night when that window breaks or door slams open. I got the G26 first and now on the hunt for a G19, so I bet you will find yourself getting both!!!! Good luck,....
If that's you in your avatar, you are one huge dude. I wouldn't attempt to mess with you. You and a Glock together are one dangerous combination man!
;f

[Scrappy]

My take is if you can have only 1 ,I would get the G26. It is a tack driver for such a small gun. You can get the pearce +2 ext for the mag and now you got 12 rds.
You can also buy G19 mags and get an A&G sleeve if you want and now you have 15 rds with a G19 like grip.
I feel the G26 gives up nothing to the G19 and feel accuracy is better. Dual recoil spring has to be the ticket;)
So if the G26 fits your hand well get it!

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[seed]

Originally posted by EAGLESFANPHILA
If that's you in your avatar, you are one huge dude. I wouldn't attempt to mess with you. You and a Glock together are one dangerous combination man!
;f

If that's him in the avatar, I would recommend the G20! If anyone could conceal it......

[buddyRoland]

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[DANGELO]

I have both, and I carry the G19 more. It is my preferred CCW piece, barely above a Kimber .45. The G26 is a close third. 11 rounds of 9mm CorBons is sweet, and yes, the G26 shoots beter with 7 yards then my G19 did when it was new and stock.

I think this question comes down to you...Your size and stature...A big hand would yearn for a longer grip frame then the G26 provides. The two pieces conceal (for my 5'7" 170 lbs. frame) similarly. The short butt is the real gain here, for the barrel length is hidden within whatever holster you'll be using.

I wanted my G26 for months. Once I got it, I was happy with it, but a little let down. The G26 CAN do whatever the G19 can do...Except mount a light/laser, and accomodate that little pinky of yours.

Go with the 19. You will NOT be disappointed.

R/S

[fvf]

Like most I too have the G19 & G26. The G26 for CCW but because it cant accommodate a GTL-10, I also have a G19 for HD.

One other thing, the G26 is all black, my ordered G19 is in 2-tone black slide and OD Green frame.

[JC24]

Originally posted by 2210
had a 19, sold it. hated myself after.

got another 19.

immediately went out and got a 26.

perfect pair.

if one can't do it, the other can.

Ditto.

[mike23]

I have a 17 (+ Streamlight M3) and then got a 26. Now I want a 19 so I have a pistol I can conceal well and have the capacity to put the light on it when I need it (primarily for HD).

If I had to make a choice, it would be the model 19.

[Sierra]

I couldn't make up my mind either so I bought one of each. I carry them both a lot. If I could have only one it would be the 19.

[glocker2006]

I have spent much time with each.I like the g 19 better because I can control it better in fast situations.Just my 2 cents

[DragonTails1]

>>I have a G-17, G-19, and G-26. I love them all for various reasons. Of the three, I favor the G-26.

Although subjective...I "feel" like I can shoot the G-26 better than the others. Don't know why the 26 as I have rather large hands. I like the fact the 26 can use mags from both the 17 & 19. Under most circumstances I feel the 19 & 26 are equally good for CCW. Now...if I could only have one Glock, it would probably be the G-19 as it has the best qualities of the 17 & 26. I'm just glad I'm not limited to one...!...TW<<

[Blitzer]

I choose 9mm due to nerve damage in my fingers. I sold my Kel-Tec P-11, too much recoil, and later picked up a pristine used G26 then a G19.

I kept the G26 due to it's smaller profile and I sold the G19 to balance the cash flow.

I am happy with the G26 but want one of each of the 9mm GLOCKS.

:cool:

[vafish]

It would be the G19.

But if you ask down in the Sub Club I would answer the G26 (even though I don't own one), in the Founders Club I'll tell you to get a G17, and in the Big Dawgs Club I'll tell you to get a G30 or G36 which ever fits your hand better. :)

Honestly if I could only have one 9mm handgun it would be a G19. It's the best combiniation of size and capacity. Small enough to conceal easily, 15 rounds, big enough to get a full grip on and use at the range or in competitions.

Besides that my wife likes the G19 best so it would be the last 9mm sold, right before we sell the children into slavery.

[45-Fu]

If I could have only one of the two it would be the 19. It seems I'm not alone in having both the 19 and the 26, and I love them both. I carry the 26 a lot because it's easier to hide, although the 19 is not difficult ti hide at all. My reasons for choosing the 19 are:

1. Large enough to shoot well, easy to hide.

2. Large cpacity without a large amout of magazine sticking out - even with 17 mags.

The 26 does shoot well for a small pistol, but the 19 is better. The mag capacity is important to me simply because it means (if I ever need it) that I can go longer without having to reload as opposed to the ten round mags. Now that regular mags are available and cheap, I don't know if that advantage is as big as it once was.

In my hands the 19 just shoots better and feels better.

[armybass]

I have the 19 and the 27. The 19 was to be my range gun and the 27 my carry weapon. Well, things don't always work out the way we plan. I too have become much more comfy carrying the 19. I have 15 Hornady TAP Hollow Point rounds in it and am very secure with that weapon at my side. Great feel and it conceals just as well. I am not as crazy about the 27. It does not shoot as "pleasantly" as the 19, holds only 9-10 rounds and does not conceal any better than the 19 IMHO. I have been thinking of trading it in for a 26 but I don't know if that gun would take my 19's place at my side any more than the 27 did.

[DragonTails1]

Originally posted by armybass
I have the 19 and the 27. The 19 was to be my range gun and the 27 my carry weapon. Well, things don't always work out the way we plan. I too have become much more comfy carrying the 19. I have 15 Hornady TAP Hollow Point rounds in it and am very secure with that weapon at my side. Great feel and it conceals just as well. I am not as crazy about the 27. It does not shoot as "pleasantly" as the 19, holds only 9-10 rounds and does not conceal any better than the 19 IMHO. I have been thinking of trading it in for a 26 but I don't know if that gun would take my 19's place at my side any more than the 27 did.

>>Armybass...

Do the swap, a G-26 for your G-27...! The 26 may or may not take the place of your 19, but I'll just bet you find the 26 shoots more "pleasantly" than your 27...and probably as nice as your 19...!...really...!!...TW<<

[rabbit]

FIRST - go out and buy the holster i just bought!!!


the Y.S.O: Yaqui Slide-On (Y.S.O) by Don Hume Leathergoods!!! this holster is for the G17, G18, G19, G26, G22, G23, G27, G33, and all the other glock .357's. i bought it tonite and now i can carry most of the glocks made!!! i carry my G26 everyday and think it is the best all around CCW on the market! the G19 is stellar too though. that would possibly be my second CCW. but if you have to have one, follow me and get the Y.S.O: Yaqui Slide-On (Y.S.O) Don Hume holster and then get the G26 on your way out the door!!!! you cant go wrong with the G26 and the done hume holster. here is a link to this holster. check it out guys!!!!:)

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[TWS G26]

I have two of each, but the G19 is the one that I CCW 90% of the time. Up until last summer, I would carry the G26 under a t-shirt, but last year tried the 19 with darker-colored shirts and it did not print. It was also just as comfortable as the 26, even on a 90 degree day.

Like most everyone, I would prefer to have 16 rounds vs. 11. When carrying a 26, I typically use mags with a Scherer pinky grip extension, making the grip nearly as long as the 19. There is also a slight tactical advantage in terms of muzzle velocity with the 19. I carry 147 gr loads and will take all I can get. I'm accurate with both guns, so difference in sight radius isn't a factor.

Bottom line....for me, there are enough tangible advantages for carrying the G19 that I will dress myself around the gun in order to carry it vs. the G26.

[rgt]

Well, I guess that I would go for what I used to have - a G26 with a G19 barrel. It's the best of both worlds.

I traded that configuration evenly for a newer G19, traded the G19 evenly(?) for a Kahr PM9, and did a reverse trade for my G19 upon realizing my big mistake ;-) Still, I wish that I had my old G26!

[DragonTails1]

>>Hi rgt...

Out of curiosity - what didn't you like about the Kahr PM9...? I just picked one up in trade today - a Kahr K9 in stainless with a black finish. I have yet to shoot it, though. It looks like a nice gun...although maybe a little rough around the edges. I doubt I'll be using it for CCW though - I find it hard to beat Glocks for size and capacity...and I like the way they shoot. But I'm still curious as to your dislikes of the Kahr...?...TW<<

[rgt]

DragonTails1,

What I didn't like about the PM9:

1. There was an open recall on the barrel which I just didn't care to get involved with.

2. The Kahr's workmanship was borderline/OK (swirl marks on inside of slide and rough spot on polymer grip) - absolutely no match for any GLOCK.

3. GLOCK parts are readily available from many sources while as far as I could tell, Kahr parts are obtainable only directly from the manufacturer.

4. While the pistol was inherently accurate, I personally had to really, really concentrate on my grip and trigger fundamentals in order to squeeze that accuracy out of the gun (undoubtedly because of its small size and extreme light weight). If I broke that concentration ever so slightly, the shot would be out of control (relatively speaking).

5. There seems to be a fair number of PM9 complaints over on the Kahr Club forum here on Glock Talk. That made me feel uneasy.

I've always been curious about the K9 though. I love the feel of the grip on those things. Maybe someday I'll try one too. Good luck with yours.

rgt

[DragonTails1]

rgt...

Thanks for the input on the PM9. I look forward to seeing what the K9 is all about. I'd be more impressed if Kahr had found a way to double stack the mag for it though...more rounds being a better selling point to me in a small .9mm. For that reason I am looking forward to trying out the new Para Hog-9 one of these days...I know it holds more rounds than the K9 and may be double stack, if memory serves me...TW<<