G26 for production?

[HOGUEMEISTER]

Is a G26 too small (size, mag, etc.) for production shooting?

Hoguemeister :beer:

[RRPD1]

I would say yes - It is a legal production gun for USPSA but I have never seen anyone shooting one. Try it and see what happens - you'll either like it or want to change guns. For what it's worth, a G17 or a G34/G35 is a much better choice for a production glock platform.

[GunBomB]

If you wanna get good with your carry gun, use it. If you wanna get good at USPSA, you need to be more prepared.

[HOGUEMEISTER]

Thanks for the response. Please explain "more prepared".

Hoguemeister

[bruce282]

I believe he means a different more suitable gun (Glock or such) with better than stock sights, a bunch of magazines (6 or more) and the pouches needed to carry them, a tweaked (within the rules) trigger, and lots of WinchesterWhiteBox in your favorite caliber. And practice.:thumbsup:

Bruce

[HOGUEMEISTER]

Makes sense. Thanks for the helpful info. As far as sights go, what would be a good step up from standard factory?

Hoguemeister

[joseywales]

Originally posted by HOGUEMEISTER
Is a G26 too small (size, mag, etc.) for production shooting?
Hoguemeister :beer:
Hoguemeister,
I'll second the 'try it and see what happens' advice...especially if you've not shot a USPSA match before. Just bring your current gear to the match and be prepared to have fun!

For Production division, bring:
-6 magazines (I like to carry 5 mags in belt pouches, but seldom use more than 3, and 1 mag in my back pocket for the 'Barney Fife' round);
-about 200 rounds;
-a good belt holster;
-eye and ear protection; and
-a 'this will be fun' attitude.

From your profile, it looks as though you're in the Atlanta, GA area.
You might want to check out the GA USPSA clubs online. http://www.georgiaipsc.com/

[RRPD1]

Originally posted by HOGUEMEISTER
Makes sense. Thanks for the helpful info. As far as sights go, what would be a good step up from standard factory?

Hoguemeister

Just about anything is a step up from standard factory - but for USPSA style shooting, these are the most popular set ups -

Heinie race cut rear w/ Dawson fiber optic front

Warren/Sevigny competition sights; and

Dawson rear and front - either fixed rear or he also makes a great adjustable for the glock.

My preference is the Dawson fixed rear with a plain black front site at .105 - Personally, I think Dawson makes the best sights but that's just my opinion.

http://www.dawsonprecision.com/

[GunBomB]

The g26 is your carry gun I assume?
A g17 or especially a g34 is what you really want to be competitive and successful using a glock in uspsa. Can your 26 hold ten rounds? That's all you need in a mag (x5-6) in Prod. Good holsters and mag pouches on a belt that does not move or shift is crucial too. That's just to really get in "mid-level" with competitive gear. Have fun, but no one is telling you how bad you'll get smoked with a 26, unless you have been using it A LOT. Are you comfortable with 15 yard weak hand shots with that gun? If not, get comfortable. Practice and dry fire until the breech face cracks ;)
Then you should be able to easily win another at a GSSF match or something...

[Custom Glock Racing]

If you just want practice or trigger time its fine. If you want to be competitive its a poor choice.