Help! G26 vs. LC9 Can't decide!

[Firemark]

Whose gonna stop faster? the guy you shoot with a .357 mag or the guy you shoot with the .32?

Neither, its the one you hit with as opposed to the one you miss with. Caliber size means nothing, its successful hit of a critical body area. The gun you use for defense is the one your most accurate and comfortable shooting.

[586L-Frame]

Nice unbiased review on the LC9 from a few members on the Sig Forum.

http://sigforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc...5/m/2870024372

586L-Frame

[biogenic]

See whats fits better in your hand. I really like my l9c. It took 2 - 3 sessions at the range to get used to it but the trigger is is like butter after 500 rounds...

The Ruger sr9c is another option.

Another one to look at is the m&p9c. Excellent trigger right out of the box and S&W did a fantastic job with this one.

Regarding ammo...

Caliber: 9mm Luger Plus P
Bullet Wt.: 125gr CORBON Self-Defense JHP
Velocity: 1250fps
Energy: 434ftlbs
Test Barrel Length: 4.0 Inches



Good luck

[Lone_Gunman]

I own both. The G26 is thick as a brick to carry, The LC9 has a trigger pull a mile long. I suggest checking out the Kahr CM9.

[vintagearms]

Not a lady, but I can say my wife who is petite, prefers the Kahr CW9 over the Glock 26. I would look at both an compare.

[onequickshift]

I have really really small hands, and to boot; I am really really small. I use a 19/26 combo daily, 9 is a tad bit weak sauce, but if you go for something like a 23, it isn't that much more of a jump, just weight is an issue. For me? Since I am so small, its easy to print, I tend to dress down, and have a larger jacket, or lose fit shirt that allows for some leeway in carry.

Honestly 40 is the best in terms of knock down power, however simply saying if someone can't handle the snap, is a whimp? Eh maybe, but I am very very small, and alot of the stuff I have is tailored with my size in mind, from my stamped rifles to handguns lol, personally I'd go with Glock, you may actually be bigger, and stronger than I am, but as someone said above, practice practice practice. Trust me its very important. I've already had live experience on a number of occassions, with pistol saving my butt. I used to carry a 23, but its snap IS noticed by me, the 19 was just far easier for me to use, and I am pretty quick, enough classes and as well training with older siblings, and family, has made me very profic, so practice is key; regardless of what you end up going with. You know what I mean?

Glocks aren't for everyone, but they should be I carry a glock rather than any other of my large large fire arm collection. Simple, reliable, gets the job done no matter what.

[Hootgib]

concealed gun for a female

I own both. The G26 is thick as a brick to carry, The LC9 has a trigger pull a mile long. I suggest checking out the Kahr CM9.

Well put!
I have a Ruger LCP 380, Kahr PM9 and Glock 26 (just to mention a few).
The PM9 is probably the best all around choice for a lady except it has a snappy recoil and only 6+1. I can shoot it relatively accurately.
The LCP just isn't real accurate and the 380 is a bit of a small bullet.
The Glock 26 has a nice easy recoil, 10 round capacity, very accurate, although like you mentioned, is a bit chunkier. With the correct holster and clothes, I like the Glock 26. Carried in a Galco King Tuk I am used to the weight and do not think about it. I am the most comfortable knowing I have maximum firepower and a gun I can shoot very accurately.
If I had to draw my weapon in a life threatining situation, I would be best prepared with my Glock 26

[Cougar]

I own both. The G26 is thick as a brick to carry, The LC9 has a trigger pull a mile long. I suggest checking out the Kahr CM9.

CM9 is smaller than an LC9.

CW9 is similar in size and capacity to an LC9.

I recently went through this question and ended up with KAHR CW9

[kaligaran]

I carry a Taurus P709 slim when I am not wearing bulky sweatshirts.
It's been very reliable and a perfect size to not be obvious if only wearing a fitted t-shirt.
I prefer bigger guns (my other 9 is a Sig 2022) and in fact my 6'1 220 lbs boyfriend also bought one of these p709 slims to carry.

[RollingCode3]

I own both. The G26 is thick as a brick to carry, The LC9 has a trigger pull a mile long. I suggest checking out the Kahr CM9.

DING DING DING... we have a winner

Sold the LC9 (hate the trigger and all the useless safeties). Still have the GLock 26 and the Kahr.

[glockwise2000]

If you like Glock and you like slim and concealability of the LC9, may I suggest DB9? Or is this off your budget?

Table Rock Arms is in the process of producing through SSE. I am waiting one too.

[Turo]

I own both. The G26 is thick as a brick to carry, The LC9 has a trigger pull a mile long. I suggest checking out the Kahr CM9.

Wierd, my Glock 27 conceals extremely easily even under just a t-shirt.

I've got average-small sized hands and the subcompact Glocks fit them perfectly. All those Ruger single stack pistols feel way too skinny for me to get a firm grip.

OP, in the end it's whatever fits your hand better and shoots better for you. I'd suggest you go and test fire both guns to see which you like.

[S.A.]

Between those two I would go with Glock 26. If your not in a hurry or havent yet made your purchase, wait a bit and see what new guns will be available this year. Kimber,Sig have new compact 9mm's. Hopefully they will be available in Calif.

[rbetts]

I'd go with the Kahr PM 9. Not as box as the Glock and better on recoil than the LC9. Smaller than both and fits perfect in a woman's hand.

[hefedehefe]

Glock 29 with .40 and 9mm conversion barrels