Glock 26 gen 3 or gen 4 ?

[SkyHawk]

I think the only difference between Gen 3 and Gen 4 sub-compact Glock pistols is the larger mag release and grip extension on the Gen 4 models. The slides are probably the same.

I have Gen 3. If I could have got a Gen 4 for close to the same price as a Gen 3, I would have got the Gen 4.

Actually, the frames are different. The Gen 4 is a SF frame. With no backstraps installed, it has a smaller grip girth than a Gen 3. For people with small/medium hands it makes all the difference in the world. It gets your fingers closer to all the controls including the trigger.

Adding the small backstrap restores the size to a Gen 3, and adding the large backstrap makes it even larger for people with big hands. The Gen 4 can be tuned to fit the user. The only way to tune the Gen 3 for a smaller person is to shave some plastic.

The Gen 4 is the way to go, unless the Gen 3 just happens to fit you perfectly. I guarantee nobody in a free state is buying Gen 3 G26. In CA it is a different calculus because of the roster and the effect on Gen 4 prices. But if you need a G26 that fits you, and the Gen 3 doesn't - then don't cheap out. I sold my Gen 3 26 and 27 the second I put my hand around Gen 4 models.

[teflondog]

If price is not a factor, I would go with Gen 4 Glocks every time. I like my Gen 4 G19 a lot more than my Gen 3.

[ARDude]

I got the XGrip for my 26. It doesn't pinch at all, and feels great.

[Che762x39]

I prefer the G26 Gen 3 and do not have any issues. But I prefer the G19 Gen 3 for EDC here in CA.

[MicronuT]

guys , if the extention pinches, just shave a little off the tiny bladed part where it meets the bottom of the magwell

problem solved

[Dimitri A.]

I would go gen 3. To me, the gen 3 was/is the pinnacle of the Glock design.

[redteam22003]

What do you think guys ?

Just get the Gen3 unless you can get the Gen4 for the same price.

Only a complete idiot would buy something that is currenly in production for double the MSRP price due to hype.

They are both the same guns, the Gen4 for double the price in Cali does not give you twice the performance nor will B*tches come up to you asking if you have a Gen4.

[Widdle]

I got the XGrip for my 26. It doesn't pinch at all, and feels great.
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[ap3572001]

What do you think guys ?

I carried Gen2 17 on duty , now carry Gen3 G17. I own and shoot Gen4 and Gen5. In 9mm I would be happy with any Glock. In case of G26 , it would not matter for me.

[L-2]

I've got both a Gen3 and a Gen4 in the G26.
You all know the differences between the two and the differences are very small in actual use.

If you can get a good price on a Gen4, go right ahead. In fact, get both a Gen3 and a Gen4 then.

[WMG]

guys , if the extention pinches, just shave a little off the tiny bladed part where it meets the bottom of the magwell

problem solved

or ... chop MORE wood and wash LESS dishes.

I like the gen 3 more ..... I don't need any of the differences they offer in gen 4