Not true....and an extension on the mag isn't really the same thing. Your pinkie is still not really planted as the extension is not as solid as the frame, and you don't have as much backstrap in contact with your hand.
ThisBasically, the G26 can transform in to a G19, but a G19 can't transform in to a G26.
I would consider the Ruger as an alternative to the Glock/XD, if it were $150 cheaper. I have nothing against Ruger (I own 2 10/22s and would love to have a few of their other guns), but I feel that, with the exception of their .22s, their autoloading pistols just don't feel good. Then again, I actually prefer the Kel-Tec to the LCP, but that's just my opinion...take a look at the Ruger SR9 also, this handgun is really under-rated...
and 10.00 for the grip extension.
I never bothered with those. I ran my drills drawing with the stock 10 rounder and my reloads were bare g17 or g19 mags (from my g17 and g19). I found it easier just to run the larger magazines and not worry with the spacer. The grip extension was just kind of awkward to fit mag carriers and I didn't see any benefit other than when I was simply holding the weapon and it kind of felt better. It didn't make a difference when I actually ran the gun hard. When running drills, the bare magazine was just as comfortable. I had two, and tossed them. I would have been better off buying another 50-75 rounds for that $12.
I also think the 19 balances better on the belt IWB or OWB. The 26/27 is very grip heavy, causing it to feel very unbalanced on the belt.
Concealed carry I'm hoping will be an option one day. (my state is currently the last in the country that allows you to keep arms but not bear them).
I'm pretty sure my next Glock will be a G19.
Great gun, but I guess you could say that about most all Glocks.