Glock magazine "sleeves"

[g_one]

I have a Gen4 G26, and I also have a full-capacity G17 mag for it.

I found these online, a sleeve that slides over the bottom of the mag to basically extend your grip, turning your G26 into a shorter-barreled G17. However, these are just flush, and don't provide the finger groove for your pinky. Does anyone know of a company that makes/sells a similar product that offers a finger groove, or is this one my only option?

 

[ku4hx]

No, never seen any and I've been using these type sleeves for years. When using model 17 magazines in either the 17 or the 26, I find the grip length long enough to provide full purchase. My hands are on the large size and I wear XXL gloves.

 

[Inebriated]

Pearce makes the one I have. Rubbery feel, has contours for your pinky... Feels nothing like the grip, though.

 

[tipoc]

Why not just buy a gun that fits your mitt in the first place?

tipoc

 

[Mainsail]

I bought two of those pieces of $*** for my G20 magazines- don't waste your money. I'm talking about the one in the link in the OP, not the Pierce.

Plastic molding technology has come a long way since 1915, but that company isn't aware of it. They don't fit right, even after you fit them to your gun. The set-screw causes a gap to open in the front when you tighten it.

Seriously, don't bother. Wait for someone to make them properly.

Did I mention they SUCK?

Now you know.

 

[psyopspec]

You could also learn to shoot without your pinky on the G26, regardless of if the magazine in the gun is flush-fit or extended. Hikock45 on youtube made me a believer of this, and I recommend his videos on miniature Glocks and grip with regard to this issue. I was surprised at the level of control I had without aftermarket accessories.

 

[gunnutery]

Is it difficult to use a full length mag in a g26 without a sleeve? When I had my 26 I had an aftermarket 30 rounder without a sleeve and I never had any problems with it.

 

[psyopspec]

Is it difficult to use a full length mag in a g26 without a sleeve? When I had my 26 I had an aftermarket 30 rounder without a sleeve and I never had any problems with it.

I don't think so. If the shooter isn't looking for a place to put their pinky on a flush fitting magazine, there's no change going to other length magazines.

I have heard that the sleeves and pinky extension base plates can pinch.