Glock 26 vs. 43

[Jon Payne]

I'd bet that's not you in the photo!

You'd be right. It's a pic of Gabe demonstrating the NPE with the Sig P290RS.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Happy (late) Birthday as well Scott.

 

[breakingcontact]

43 vs 26

Shield vs 43

This may help some sentient denizen of Texas perusing TGT in a future time.

 

[picker]

That little gun is high on my list, Good choice Scott.
Best/joe

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

43 is too skinny. I like em a little thicker, if you know what I mean.

 

[scap99]

43 is too skinny. I like em a little thicker, if you know what I mean.

It is a thin grip, but damn if it don't feel just right.

 

[bdee]

He might not be talking about the gun at this point.

 

[bdee]

43 vs 26

Shield vs 43

This may help some sentient denizen of Texas perusing TGT in a future time.

The shield is great, especially with an apex sear in it. And if you want more power, you can get it in 40. At a $100 cheaper it is a no brainer.

 

[SC-Texas]

I pocket carry my 26 in a galco pocket holster.

43 in a nemesis.

The 26 is very fat in the pocket.


www.TexasGunTrust.com

 

[300blk]

In the market for a pocket pistol/smaller gun. I'm loyal to the Glock 9mm platform. Already have a 17 and 19. Looking at either (or both) the 26 or 43. Save me the buy a 1911/m&p/xd type talk. Looking for a comparison or thoughts from anyone who has EDC'd either of these pistols. What holster options do you use?

got a 26 originally for carry but felt like it was too fat. I currently carry a glock 43, that little extra slimness makes a big difference. I use a sticky holster with my glock 43. I decided to try one with the 26, and it turns out the 26 was actually fine to carry with the sticky holster IWB. I still prefer to carry the 43.

I use taran tactical +2 mag extenders for the 43 to get the capacity to 8+1. They are pricey but good to hold me over until glock comes out with larger mags.

neither one is comfortable for pocket carry except in a coat. I had a kahr cm9 which was the limit for pocket carry for me.

im 5 9, 165 so not huge.

 

[scap99]

got a 26 originally for carry but felt like it was too fat. I currently carry a glock 43, that little extra slimness makes a big difference. I use a sticky holster with my glock 43. I decided to try one with the 26, and it turns out the 26 was actually fine to carry with the sticky holster IWB. I still prefer to carry the 43.

I use taran tactical +2 mag extenders for the 43 to get the capacity to 8+1. They are pricey but good to hold me over until glock comes out with larger mags.

neither one is comfortable for pocket carry except in a coat. I had a kahr cm9 which was the limit for pocket carry for me.

im 5 9, 165 so not huge.

I carry a 19 in the sticky made for the 26.
Keeps the grip a bit taller so you can draw easier.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I carry a 19 in the sticky made for the 26.
Keeps the grip a bit taller so you can draw easier.

Doesn't that leave the trigger exposed?

 

[scap99]

Doesn't that leave the trigger exposed?

Nope, not even close on the sticky or remora no clip holsters.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

How can the grip be higher in the holster without the trigger being more exposed?

 

[ZX9RCAM]

My bad, I just tried my G19 in my G26 remora (sp) holster, and it does indeed ride higher without exposing the trigger.

 

[scap99]

How can the grip be higher in the holster without the trigger being more exposed?

The holster for the 26 rides way up on the frame and grip. Slide a 19 in it and you can grab the grip without a handful of holster.

I've used this setup in several defensive handgun courses, and have only drawn the pistol with the holster still attached one time. Quick flick of the wrist sent the holster flying, and all was good.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Pic helps, but you saw my post, right?

 

[scap99]

Pic helps, but you saw my post, right?

Yeppers

 

[bdee]

got a 26 originally for carry but felt like it was too fat. I currently carry a glock 43, that little extra slimness makes a big difference. I use a sticky holster with my glock 43. I decided to try one with the 26, and it turns out the 26 was actually fine to carry with the sticky holster IWB. I still prefer to carry the 43.

I use taran tactical +2 mag extenders for the 43 to get the capacity to 8+1. They are pricey but good to hold me over until glock comes out with larger mags.

neither one is comfortable for pocket carry except in a coat. I had a kahr cm9 which was the limit for pocket carry for me.

im 5 9, 165 so not huge.

You might look at this too. i think it is the best solution for pocket carry.
http://www.alabamaholster.com/product/front-pocket-holster/

 

[coachrick]

and have only drawn the pistol with the holster still attached one time. Quick flick of the wrist sent the holster flying, and all was good.

Not to mention distracting the bad guy so you can line up that first shot!!!