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So I already have a G17 and it conceals ok. One Glock is never enough so I'm considering another and figure I should check out the smaller options. Leaning towards the G26 since I can always add a Pearce grip extension.
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G21. A classic
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I voted G19. It mostly depends on your build & how you carry. I have found no benefit to the G26 vs G19 as far as IWB/AIWB concealment goes, but everyone is different. With the G19, I can get a more consistent grip/draw from concealment, and it's easier to control and transition during rapid fire. I have 3 GEN 4 9's (17/19/34), but I may add the 26 just to complete the GEN 4 9 family.
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That being said, the GEN 4 G17 is my favorite.
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I'm sticking to 9MM for now since I already have plenty of that and am trying to not ad another caliber to the list of what I need to horde. That said I might still pickup a larger caliber Glock w/ a 9MM conversion barrel so the form factor is all I'm really looking at.
I love my G17 as well but it just seems to print a little too much (not that I get to carry often) so I'm looking at the smaller options. I'm 5'10" 160lbs and am carrying IWB at about the 4 o'clock position.Comment
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Have you held the G26? It's rather different from the others, even with the extension. The G19 fits like a glove. It could very well be the perfect gun.Comment
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the G17, G19 and G26 are my favorite Glocks. imho, between the G19 and G26, the G26 lends itself to concealed carry the best. from a quick draw, the G19 would get my vote. regardless of what you choose to pick up, you'll be getting a fine combat handgun.Comment
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I've held G26s at my LGS here and there but never fired one. Have also never held one with a grip extension. That said the G26 is certainly not the most comfortable weapon I've held and definitely appreciate the grip of the G19 or my G17 more.
I figure there will always be a trade-off between comfort and concealability though right? And I already have a comfortable full-size HD weapon with my G17.
At the end of the day I'll most likely add both a G19 and G26 to my collection just trying to decide which to get first
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I used to run an MTAC @ 4:30ish, and for some crazy reason, my GEN 3 G26 printed worse there than any of my other Glocks (including my GEN 4 G21), so I sold it. It did carry pretty nicely @ 3:00, but I didn't care for that position on the belt. I'm a fairly big guy (6', 230lbs), so I know that makes a difference.
Being as slim as I assume you are, I would look into appendix carry. I've had just about every kind of IWB/AIWB holster out there, and my JM Custom Kydex AIWB holster conceals the G17 better than ANY holster I have ever used. I also like having the control and personal view of where the gun is at all times. It's way easier to see/check if you're printing, and the draw/press-out from AIWB is awesome. There is some inherent risk in carrying AIWB (muzzle pointed at femoral artery), but nothing will go south if you train & do your part.Comment
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I would say get a G26 for carry purposes. Use a G26 mag with a pinky extension and also carry G17 preban 17rd mags if you have them as reserve mags.Comment
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I have a 17 and my next Glock will be a 19.Comment
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i have a 17 as well and my next will be a 26 with extension. 19 is too close to a 17. got to go big and small!!Comment
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