Glock 26?

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tyr_shadowblade

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As a general rule, I don't care for striker-fired pistols or polymer frames, but it seems that everyone thinks the Glock 26 is great and I am considering picking up a lightly used one from a friend.

I'm used to 1911s, SIGs and revolvers and I'm a bit leery of the idea of a cocked striker behind a live round and no safety other than the little button thing on the trigger, so I'm not going to keep it beside the bed where it might be grabbed if I'm half asleep and hear something.

I've heard a lot of stories about ADs with the Glocks as well as KBs from hot ammo, and I'm a bit concerned about those possibilities.

Is it safe to run Winchester Ranger T series +P+ out of these? And are there any recommended modifications for the G26 (springs, etc)?

Thanks.
 
Glock are pretty dependable. The have trigger safety,drop safety and forget the other but 3 safety's. Good brass ammo no problems. I have 3 Glock and a 1911. While different guns the G26 is a good carry
 
Get a Springfield XD. Same grip angle as 1911's, and you can also get a slide safety.
 

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How much velocity do you think you will gain from +p+ in that short of a barrel? The muzzle flash and recoil with a +p+ would be great. I think shooting +p+ would be almost detrimental shooting from that little gun. Might as well have a larger caliber such as .45.
 
the striker is actually at rest, and not cocked behind the primer.

the trigger action both cocks and drops the striker.


the only thing i dislike about glocks is it is necessary to pull the trigger in order to disassemble.
 
you sound apprehensive at the outset, and the transition from a 1911 platform to a Glock platform will probably not be pleasant...especially with the shorter barrel of the G26 ... I shoot a 34 in competition and have a 35, 17 and carry a 23. It took me close to a year to change over after shooting USPSA style matches with a 1911 for about 20 years...I had to switch to the left thumb forward hold after using the Cooper thumb on safety grip. I use checkered straight triggers on my 1911s and had to retrain my finger to depress the trigger safety...I switched to get better reliability (that will probably get some comments but I'm over 300K rounds with a pistol) Unless you get a sweet heart deal I think you would like a longer barreled 19 or 17 better...that said all my Glocks have hardened stainless guide rods, with traditional ISMI springs, 3 1/2 connectors, polished connector,striker, and firing pin safety plunger... Heine fixed sights... because of the reliability effort did not change the striker spring or the helper spring on the draw bar... some grip decals, butt plug, and a JP mag release button... instant competition pistol
 
I just picked up a WELL-used 26 from a friend, my first Glock. Came with AA .22 conversion+4 .22 mags+10 26 mags+3 holsters and Trijicon sights. Good deal, well would have been better if he was right handed as to holsters, LOL.

I was looking for a Kahr for my adult son when came across this so may give it away or keep it.

Plastic guns, HA!..was a long time coming to grips with Matty Mattel rifles..so this transition has been fine. Enjoy whatever you buy.
 
morimotom said:
the striker is actually at rest, and not cocked behind the primer.

The trigger action both cocks and drops the striker.


The only thing i dislike about glocks is it is necessary to pull the trigger in order to disassemble.
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+1,000,000. Just read les's post and agree there too.
 
i love the G26.. but its not for everyone.. glocks, imo, are great for the $$. quality product and pretty darn accurate
 
I've been carrying an M26 for about 15 years now. That's how long our department has been issuing these weapons. To my knowledge we have not had a single malfunction ever in the entire department.
The only mechanical problems we've ever experience are occasional problems with the magazines which will fail to hold the slide open when they get worn. Haven't seen this in recent years so perhaps they've been improved.
We have aftermarket night sights and we had a couple of them come off under recoil.
The manufacturer provided a new mounting tool and no more problems.

As the guys point out these are remarkably safe weapons. The striker is not "ready to go" when the weapon is at rest and there are internal safeties as well.

I have said many times that I would have a hard time asking for a better combat weapon.
 
i have a glock 26 in front of me as i type this.

it is my primary carry gun, and as a result it's what i practice/train/target with. due to it's size it's a little harder to handle in terms of precision shooting, but is more than capable in capable hands.

as morimotom said, the striker isn't charged at all times-- you have to pull the trigger to cock it.

it's lightweight, inexpensive, and dependable. glocks have great track history and reputation, and for good reason. i switched from 1911-style to glock myself.

i typically run steel cased ammo through my glock and have never had a hiccup. i don't know much about the +p ammo, but as already mentioned, it's unlikely you'll get more performance out of it with the 3" barrel.

i'd leave it stock, because stock glocks are how the weapons were made to be-- leaving it stock is what guarantees you the legendary glock reliability.

just leave it alone, shoot normal ammo out of it, and it'll live up to all expectations.

the size, weight, conceal-ability, and reliability can't be beat. highly recommended.
 
I'll add my recommendation. I own 11 Glocks, and they are what got me started in handguns. Glocks have fewer parts than other handguns (something like 34) so there are fewer things to break or malfunction, and they tend to go bang every time - which is what one wants in a defensive carry gun. Can be field stripped in 5 seconds, and detailed stripped easily. Plenty accurate, and easy to shoot. The grip angle is a little different than other guns, but you get used to it quick. For giggles, I have my G26 in my pocket right now. It is plenty doable with loose pants and big pockets. No much to dislike about the G26 specifically, or Glocks generally.

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Glock 26, with Glock 19 barrel. Just for the fun of it.
 
Over time, in sub-compact Glocks, the polymer guide rod in the captured recoil spring assembly bends, causing the rear end to sit at an angle when in contact with the barrel lug. Is this a problem? Maybe, maybe not.

The one upgrade I would recommend is getting a non-captured, Wolff steel guide rod system. This also allows the use of Wolff springs. After you get the rods, spring replacement costs are considerably less than repeatedly buying the Glock captured assembly.
 
FWIW, I have never replaced anything on any of my Glocks, and some are 15 or more years old. I'm a fan of leaving everything stock, though routine spring replacement every few years might not be a bad idea, especially on a defensive gun. But neither of my baby Glocks (26 and 27) have required guide rod/recoil spring replacement, and certainly not repeated replacement. Replacing every spring in the gun is a piece off cake.

The only thing I have had to replace is a G27 mag spring, and that was because I was shooting 357SIG ammo through it using a drop in G33 barrel. Sweet mother of pearl, that thing is a pocket cannon. But anyway, the slide speed when shooting 357SIG is so fast that the mag spring could not feed the ramp with a new round before the slide started to move forward, causing FTFs. A heavier recoil spring would have done the trick.

But what I'm getting at is that leaving everything stock has worked like a dream for me, and thats what I recommend as Gaston knows these things better than I do. JMO. :)
 
Much of the stories of Glock ADs, NDs, malfunctions, KBs and the like are more fable than fact. I own a 26 and 19, both great guns and never had a malfunction in either. Try one before you buy one. I know many 1911 guys who will never own a glock based on personal opinion, and that's OK. I will probably never own a 1911. :D
 
Gov't Mule said:
Over time, in sub-compact Glocks, the polymer guide rod in the captured recoil spring assembly bends, causing the rear end to sit at an angle when in contact with the barrel lug. Is this a problem? Maybe, maybe not.

The one upgrade I would recommend is getting a non-captured, Wolff steel guide rod system. This also allows the use of Wolff springs. After you get the rods, spring replacement costs are considerably less than repeatedly buying the Glock captured assembly.
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A. Govt Mule rocks

B. never head of the baby glock "issue".. for the $$ you cant beat their quality
 
To keep a loaded Glock around---you need a proper holster--one that covers the trigger guard.

Glock Kb's are largely a thing of the past---mostly in .40 cal---the 9mm seems pretty unaffected by it all.

Glock captured guide rod/spring assemblies are available everywhere for $7-$8---they last a long time and are cheap to replace.
 
They don't come more biased than me, been shooting Glocks since the early 80's and I literally can't remember having a failure once. I own a 17C, a 20 and 26 atm, and the 26 is just a fenomenal subcompact. I shoot 5" groups at 25 meters with it (double-handed, freestanding), it functions on every type of ammo I've ever come across as long as it's 9X19, and it's just comfortable.

I think the Glock trigger system has fewer options to fiddle with it than some other brands, but then again, I've never come across a gun that shoots better than mine AND has all the other properties I think are important.
But like I said, I'm biased. :D

Over the decades I've come to see Glock as a love it/hate it type of gun. Most other brands don't inspire such feeling in anyone, they are either liked or not. With a Glock you will quickly know if you love it or hate it. ;)

I can't imagine anyone going wrong with a 26, but there's been more than one person who couldn't imagine anyone wanting to shoot one. :D
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silverbear said:
Much of the stories of Glock ADs, NDs, malfunctions, KBs and the like are more fable than fact.
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Well, I knew a NY LEO who, shortly after his department had been issued Glocks, was expounding on how safe they were in front of his co-workers moments before having a AD into the ceiling. Then there is the YouTube video of the ATF officer having an AD into his leg during a classroom demonstration. Then there was a thread in a gun forum that was posted by a very experienced shooter who had an AD and posted pics of the injuries to his hand. And I've seen dozens of pics of the results of Glock KBs, mostly from larger caliber reloads but also one that was a 9mm using military surplus ammo. So I felt there might be some reason for concern.

I am glad to hear that the striker is at rest. That is unlike most of the other striker fired pistols I've seen.

Still unsure if it's the right pistol for me.
 
tyr_shadowblade said:
Well, I knew a NY LEO who, shortly after his department had been issued Glocks, was expounding on how safe they were in front of his co-workers moments before having a AD into the ceiling. Then there is the YouTube video of the ATF officer having an AD into his leg during a classroom demonstration. Then there was a thread in a gun forum that was posted by a very experienced shooter who had an AD and posted pics of the injuries to his hand. And I've seen dozens of pics of the results of Glock KBs, mostly from larger caliber reloads but also one that was a 9mm using military surplus ammo. So I felt there might be some reason for concern.

I am glad to hear that the striker is at rest. That is unlike most of the other striker fired pistols I've seen.

Still unsure if it's the right pistol for me.
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sure their fingers were not on the tigger?? KB's are kabooms.. it was only for the .40's and they were reloads. long long long long time ago at that.. please make sure you info is correct on the AD's... if i remember correclty they had their finger on the trigger..

that being said and i love glocks. i do wish there was another safety on the smaller baby glocks.. why? bc some folks just slide them into their pockets. i know that the trigger finger is a safety but accidents do happen and if you mash that trigger, it will go off.
 
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