Glock 26?

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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Sounds like you're not THAT unsure... :rolleyes:
It's easy to have an AD with a Glock. Almost as easy as with any firearm that has no external safety, or has a safety that has been disengaged.
Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to fire. I can't think of a better safety.
 
Proper firearms handling should apply whether or not a handgun has a manual safety. If someone is using that manual safety as a "now it's on-safe and I don't have to treat it with respect" button, that's asking for trouble.

Glocks can't go off without someone pulling the trigger. Those ADs you mention were idiots with their fingers on the trigger when they shouldn't have. If you truly feel that you can't keep your finger off of the trigger until you need to fire then you should stay away from the Glock.

Unlike some of the other subcompacts on the market, the Glock 26 takes the rock solid reliable design of a larger model and only shortens the slide and grip. No pushing-the-limits-of-design there, just a shorter version of the G17.

The only thing I changed on my personal protection glocks was to add night sights, the 3lb connector and the NY-1 trigger return module. The only part I have ever seen break on a Glock is the trigger return spring so I replaced mine with the NY-1 module and put the 3lb connector in to drop the pull weight to be closer to the stock 5.5 connector.
 
The only safety one needs is between their ears. If that one is not adequate that person shouldn't own a firearm period. ADs happen with Glocks in the hands of untrained people with poor gun handling skills. (And I think blackhawk made a holster for a while that set them off too) KBs happen mostly from reloads made by the (Ya'll Watch This!) crowd. I don't think there has ever been a Glock KB on a round loaded to industry standards. And yes +P and +P+ are industry standards so any off the shelf ammo should be just fine for a Glock 26 (Though personally I'd stick with Gold Dot short barrel loads). Glocks are super reliable, very combat accurate (Not match grade mind you), durable, easy to care for, easy to fix on your own should something ever break, and Glock as a company has excellent customer service. I personally like the Glock 19 over the 26 but they are both excellent guns. They aren't pretty, they aren't fancy, but they go bang everytime. With a few simple mods you can get the trigger pull to a nice 3.5lbs with a reset of about 1/8th of an inch. And that's with keeping the factory striker spring. And I know some of the purests will say that's dangerous... but my finger is never on the trigger unless I wanna shoot something. And in that event... I like a lite smooth trigger.

A manual safety is personal preference. I will say this, if you do not feel comfortable without one, you have no business owning a Glock. They are very safe guns if your finger stays off the trigger until you're ready to fire. There is simply no way the gun can go off by itself. But they're not for everyone. Never carry a weapon that makes you nervous or that you're unsure of.
 
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.
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All of which pulled the trigger when they shouldn't have. Poor training, nothing more. There was a cop down here that shot his partner in the neck shortly after the transitioned to Glocks. He was showing off their new guns to a buddy. It's sad but true that most cops do not get the firearms training they need. The ones that are gun guys who shoot on their own are a different story. But the cops who only make use of what training time and ammo most departments give them, simply do not have enough trigger time and skill. Plus they have so little time with all the other duties they have to perform.



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.
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Like you said, mostly dumby reloads. But do keep in mind that even factory ammo can get a double charge. It happens. It's like winning the lottery... but it sucks. And lots of guys that blow up their Glocks with their own reloads would rather blame the gun than their poor reloading skills.

Still unsure if it's the right pistol for me.
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Then don't get it. Carry what makes you comfortable. Don't get a gun you're not comfortable with just because so many others are. It's all personal taste and preference. Use what works for you.
 
When Glocks first came out I thought they were the stupidest thing...then I shot one. I have a G26 that I carry concealed. It shoots better (or at least I shoot better with it) than my full sized Sig 226. I was leery about carrying it with a round in the chamber but eventually I got over my apprehension. I do agree that the trigger area needs to be covered completely by whatever holster you decide on.
 
If you have the means, buy it. Austrian military and police forces have been using Glocks since 1982. 28 years and millions of sales later they are still growing in popularity. Police, military, and private citizens around the world bet there lives on these pistols on a daily basis and come out winners. No gun is perfect. You have a 1911. Do you think there have been no ADs and KBs from 1911 to now? Be safe. Use good ammo. Enjoy your new toy. They are great guns. If you don't like it Glocks are easy to get rid of. My guess is you'll have it forever if you give it a chance.
 
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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Sounds like an ND, not AD. Dozens of pics of glocks going kaboom? hmmmm.....

With all due respect, if it doesn't feel right to you, then don't do it. It really is a personal thing and no one will ever fault you for not buying a glock. Me on the other hand have no problems trusting my life and those of my family on my glocks. Like I said in another forum, I may own a 1911 at some point, but I will always carry a glock.
 
I have the first gen Glock 26 & 27 Waited 3 months to get them. The back order. Dunno how long ago but I shoot at least 200 rds ++ a year throught them. Never had any problems.
I use to shoot quite often but not so much lately
 
I bought a 26 for summer carry when my 19 would be harder to conceal. Now, I leave the 19 home and carry the 26 about 24/7. Mine was used and had some modifications done to it before I bought it. lightened trigger, trigger safety, grip plug and extended slide release. I only messed with the saftey when I first got it. I decided not to use it for the most part because I wanted to keep it the same between both guns. accuracy wise the guns are very similar. Like they say, safety is keep your finger off the trigger. No failures at all.
 
I was recently informed that the Glock 26 will accept 31 and 33 round magazines. Is that true, or is some sort of modification required?
 
tyr_shadowblade said:
I was recently informed that the Glock 26 will accept 31 and 33 round magazines. Is that true, or is some sort of modification required?
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The Glock 26 is the smallest of all the Glock 9mm and will accept any magazine made for a 9mm Glock: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBjUDCyDCuI

If you a have any question about Glocks in general, that was a basic Glock 17 converted to full auto. You will never even have the opportunity to give your Glock 26 that kind of work out an that one just went 298 rounds on full auto without a hitch.

BUY IT! LOVE IT!
 
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tyr_shadowblade said:
I was recently informed that the Glock 26 will accept 31 and 33 round magazines. Is that true, or is some sort of modification required?
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all compact and sub combact glocks will accept the mags from their bigger counterparts.

they can overseat, so you just need to be aware.

glocks are great guns, but don't necessarily believe they are the "best". having spend thousands of hours on the range shooting and instructing, i can tell you for a fact that glocks do malfunction.

we have issued glock 22's for about 6 years, and previously issued the beretta 92 series. they definitely malfunction less than the 92, but i couldn't say definitively they malfunction less than other brands/models.

regarding maintenance, they require very little maintenance and will function with very little lubrication. the mags are designed to be left loaded, which is also nice to know.

very few parts, and repairs are pretty simple and inexpensive.

they are like the spyderco salt of the gun world. the only parts that may rust are the sights if you go with the trijicons, and that doesn't happen very often.

holsters are easy to find at every price point.

they are blocky, and imo carry iwb similar to a revolver.

the grip angle may take some getting used to, but it is designed to minimize felt recoil.


sorry if this post is a bit disjointed, im a little punchy after a 17 hour day.
 
tyr_shadowblade said:
I was recently informed that the Glock 26 will accept 31 and 33 round magazines. Is that true, or is some sort of modification required?
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That's always been true. A Glock 26 will accept mags from the Glock 17, 19, and 18. The Glock 19 will accept mags from the Glock 17 and 18. The only limiting factor is grip length. You can't get the smaller mags in the deeper grips. I do suggest putting some kind of stop on it though to keep it from over inserting. I've seen then get chewed up and even jam the gun when people slam them in there too hard over and over again. Few layers of grip tape do the trick.
 
Infi-del said:
That's always been true. A Glock 26 will accept mags from the Glock 17, 19, and 18. The Glock 19 will accept mags from the Glock 17 and 18. The only limiting factor is grip length. You can't get the smaller mags in the deeper grips. I do suggest putting some kind of stop on it though to keep it from over inserting. I've seen then get chewed up and even jam the gun when people slam them in there too hard over and over again. Few layers of grip tape do the trick.
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So it's not like putting a full-size 1911 mag in an OM where there is a chance it will break the ejector and seize the action?

I've been hearing things like "the mag needs to be wrapped in electrical tape to keep it from rattling" or "you need an aftermarket spacer for a proper fit" -- but you can just slap a stick in there with no mods?
 
tyr_shadowblade said:
So it's not like putting a full-size 1911 mag in an OM where there is a chance it will break the ejector and seize the action?

I've been hearing things like "the mag needs to be wrapped in electrical tape to keep it from rattling" or "you need an aftermarket spacer for a proper fit" -- but you can just slap a stick in there with no mods?
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yes, you can just put it in and it will lock and fit in place.

you do have to be careful not to overseat, as with any extended mag in any pistol.
 
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