Glock 26 or ?

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In my experience, a glock 17 is literally JUST as easy to conceal as a baby glock.
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Smaller is always easier to conceal, literally. At least, that's my experience.

Smaller guns allow for more options when carrying. Buying a large gun for concealed carry will eventually lead to a circumstance where the gun is left at home because it couldn't be properly concealed in a given set of circumstances.

The average Joe can't carry a G17 in an ankle rig, but its certainly possible with a G26. I'm not an advocate of ankle carry, this is simply an example.
 
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I posted this in another thread yesterday but it applies here as well & keep an open mind when shopping:

I carry a G32 on duty and have carried the G33/27/26 at various times off duty. I would often not carry because I found the SC just too big. I could just as easily carry the G32.

So one day I picked up a used Kahr CW9 for off duty carry from the LGS. Couldn't get through a single mag w/o 3 different types of jams. It was hopeless. But that same LGS gave me full credit towards a new pistol.

I decided to give the TCP's bigger brother Taurus PT740 Slim a try. It is awesome. I really didn't expect the Taurus pistol to be that good. The trigger feels like a good 4 lb. 1911 trigger. I shot it in the off duty match (3.5" bbl or less) at the NRA PPC Nationals and took 2nd place this year against a lot of expensive minny 1911 style pistols and a bunch of Glock 26/27's.

Nope, the world does not revolve around Glock. (but I do own 3- G32, G19, G35)
 
Now that my policin' career is in its twilight, and I will soon be able to set aside the obnoxiously snappy .40 forever, I recently bought a G17, and a G26 is on my short list. I am not blaming the .40 for my chronic wrist issues, as the numerous big-bore magnums I fired in the 1980s probably have much more to do with it, but my duty P229, chambered for the mandated .40, has become a torture device.

I do not hate the .40, and was actually one of the early .40 enthusiasts. The 9mm, however, has really improved in this century. I doubt one can do better than a G26. There are other good compact nines that may be as good, but the G26 remains an excellent choice, with well-proven manufacturer support. Notably, some of Glock's competitors that have been mentioned have a long history of less-than-stellar support and customer service. (A lifetime warranty is NOT an indication of good customer service!)
 
well guys i just got back from my LGS and held XDS i think i like this pistol
it thinner then the Glock #26 trade off though the Glock holds 13 rds
and the XDS holds 6 rds but it is a 45acp. what do ya think
 
Personally, I'd wait for the 9mm version of the XDs if you like the gun. The only reason I say this is because I wouldn't feel comfortable shooting .45acp out of such a short barrel. Lack of penetration could be an issue. I think 9mm is just a better choice for short-barreled carry guns. That's just me though.
 
Because of a lack of velocity from the shorter barrel in an already slow cartridge. I should have said a lack of penetration and/or proper hollow point expansion though. I know certain bullets like the Speer Short Barrel Gold Dot are designed to perform at slower velocities, but you can't buy the Short Barrel stuff in 50 round boxes, so it can get quite expensive to even test for reliability. In the end, I simply don't trust the performance of most .45 JHP ammunition out there from a 3" barrel when most were designed to perform from a 5" or maybe 4" barrel at the shortest.
 
According to the American Rifleman, the XDS got 1107 fps withBuffalo Bore 185 gr +P, 694 fps with Hornady 230 gr, and 698 fps with Rem 230 gr.

Not sure how that stacks up against ammo fired in a longer barrel. I would like to see the XDs in 9mm for a few more rounds.
 
Holding it is nice, but the proof is in the shooting. Wider grips spread recoil, reducing the felt recoil and making the gun easier to shoot well. Case in point: My wife decided she'd like a handgun of her own. She held a Ruger LC9, and fell in love with the slim grip. Bought her one, and went to the range. She fired three rounds, and laid it on the bench - too painful. I got a grip sleeve, and she could endure a magazine, but quickly developed a flinch. I went to the rental counter and started bringing 9mm to the line for her, until she'd shot every 9mm in the rental fleet. She was a but more accurate with a G19, but the M&P 9c was the clear winner for comfort. She loves her new 9c, and shoots it very, very well. She'll burn up ammo until she gets tired of loading mags - usually three boxes or so.

I kept the LC9 until I got a G26 - now it's on consignment. Easiest to conceal is nice, but the G26 is far and away a better fit for me. It's a joy to shoot, accurate and very fast.

Get a gun that you enjoy shooting, and shoot it a lot! The 9mm will get the job done, and ammo is considerably cheaper. I carry a G30 (.45acp), but I will be adding the G26 to my permit.
 
Glock 26
HK P2000SK V2 with a LEM trigger (my preference)
Springfield XD9
Sig P229

Those would be my preferred ones.
 
I carried a G36 (Glock's 6 round .45apc) for a couple of years. It's a nice pistol, but I prefer the 26. The 30 was a little too fat, but having 10+1 of 9mm is nothing to sneeze at regarding personal protection.
 
i would like to thank you all for your input
i went with the xds in 45 acp for a ccw gun
i think this will work for me.
 
In my experience, a glock 17 is literally JUST as easy to conceal as a baby glock. I would try and shoot the 19, 17, and 26 and see which one you SHOOT the best, then conceal that. (or just go with the 19.) AHEM. ( JUST GO WITH THE 19.)
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IMO they are not all as easily to conceal. Obviously the smaller 26 would be the best overall, but you can conceal the 19 or 17 with the proper carry setup.

People have different body types and mode of dress, which is the biggest factor in CC. If you wore baggy clothes or cover garments all the time, concealing a full-size 1911 may not be a problem. But for people who wear normal fitting clothes, or people in hot climates that only wear light clothing etc, that extra length and weight of a Glock17 makes a BIG difference.


To the OP, I also recommend Smith and Wesson M&P9 Shield, Khar PM9/CM9, Beretta Nano, Ruger LC9 etc. You would have to go with a single-stack subcompact if you wanted to CC anything easier than a G26. The G26 is already a very compact pistol. If you prefer something lighter, smaller, and thinner you would need to go single-stack.
 
If you aren't already a part of Illinoiscarry.com, stop by and get detailed information about the battle to get CCW. The forum also has the very most up to date information on the Illinois General Assembly and gun legislation.

I am getting a Rohrbaugh R9 - should be here this week.

I think the S&W Shield is worth looking into as well as the Kahr CM9/PM9
 
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