Range Report: Glock G26-Amazing little thing (Pics)

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Range Report: Glock G26-Curiously Strong & Amazing little thing (Pics)

So I took my newly purchased but used Glock G26 to the range today.

At 25 yards, I fired 150 rounds, and the accuracy was amazing. Pictures are here:

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Ammo: Wolf 9 mm Steel Case
Pistol: Glock G26 9mm tritium night sight
Distance: 25 yards
Group: 4 inch
Reaction: Amazed

I have been looking for a carry piece, and I think I have found it. I have had many experience with pistols and rifles, and I have to say that G26 to date is the most accurate 9 mm I have fired.

Accuracy: I have a Beretta 92FS, twice the size and weight of a G26 that shoots around 6 inch groups at 25 yard with Wolf ammo, I have a Walther P1 that is also the twice the size and weight of a G26 that shoots 8-10 inch groups. And this little short-barreled G26 blew me away with the accuracy.

Recoil: My first carry piece was a Polish P64, a horrible little midget gun that shoots makarov 9x18 rounds. The P64 was very accurate, shoots around 6-8 inch groups, but the recoil was simply an abomination... I developed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome after shooting P64 too much. Then I carried Makarov in 9 x 18, a little KGB service pistol (now is impossible to obtain), which was very pleasant to shoot and has great accuracy 5-7 inch at 25 yards. The Makarov had been my carry pistol due to its size. Then I handled this G26.

At first, I thought G26-a small polymer pistol in 9 mm luger rounds must kick like a little mule (worse than P64?). After I fired it, I was surprised by how pleasant the recoil was much... not bad at all, a little stronger than Makarov but wide grip compensated and absorbed some recoil.

Reliability: 150 rounds, with no jams or misfeed, ate up Wolf ammo without a problem.

Negatives: The trigger pull. G26 has a two-stage trigger pull (more like a three stage, because I can feel two distinct stages within the first stage trigger pull). The second stage trigger pull was at least 5 lb because was too stiff and heavy. I didn't like the trigger pull... but I was amazed by the accuracy of the pistol despite the stiff trigger. If G26 has a match trigger, I wonder what will the grouping be.

Question: Why is such a short-barrel pistol more accurate than a 5 inch full-length barreled gun like 92FS? (I own both pistols and G26 group is definitely tighter). I don't understand it.
 
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Good for you, YongXing, if any gun is accurate for you. I cannot say this about myself, not all guns are accurate in my hand because it depends on one's hand size, trigger pulling pattern, single or double action preferences.
 
Have you tried other ammo through that Beretta? I don't shoot wolf but I do try and find an ammo that utilizes each of my guns capabilities.
 
Try A Kahr

I was waiting for the Kel-Tec PF-9, a tiny pistol capable of 9mm+P, but talked myself into the Kahr PM9. It's a much more expensive pistol, but I know where my money went. All stainless and polymer construction so nothing can rust. The design is excellent. I have 351 rounds through it so far, including 18 rounds of Corbon 115 gr +P. I tried extreme limp wristing and everything else I could DURING THE BREAK-IN PERIOD and I could not force this little pistol to misfeed. Tiny full power pistols like this usually require a firm grip, but not the Kahr. How did they do that?

I had heard the Kahr pistols have an excellent trigger, and I'd agree. The PM9 has the best DAO trigger I've ever felt. It's better than many single actions I've shot. The six pound trigger is smooth as silk with no hint of creep. It's a bit of a long pull because it's designed for concealed carry and that's a safety feature on a pistol with no external safety. I've read that the slightly larger Kahrs (especially the 45s) have an even better trigger pull, although I can't imagine how. :)

I've had a 10mm Glock 20 for over 12 years and I'm very fond of it. I like Glocks a lot. I'm a relatively new Kahr fan. I bought the PM9 instead of the G26 because it's much smaller. I wanted a reliable full power 9mm I could carry in a holster in my back pocket, and the G26, small as it is, was quite a bit larger. The thickness was particularly an issue for me. Glock has a single stack 45, so why not a single stack 9mm for the large concealed carry market?

I have very large hands, but the little Kahr is actually very comfortable. I was resigned to tucking my strong hand pinky under the grip in any pistol in this size class, and it's not bad at all. The felt recoil on the Glocks is low because they have fairly heavy slides, the polymer grip absorbs some recoil energy, the hand is close to the bore, and the grip angle is designed to ergonomically transfer recoil to the shooter. The Kahr has a much lighter slide, but seems a little better in all the other respects than the Glock, which makes it a sweet shooter.

The Kahrs also seem to be machined a bit tighter than Glocks. I believe this helps them to have better inherent accuracy but not as much reliability in a very dirty environment. I think a Glock would be a better military service weapon if you expected to be in mud and grime, but for typical pocket carry I think the Kahr will be fine. The difference in accuracy would probably be insignificant in a real world defensive shooting situation, so I don't consider accuracy in such a short barreled concealed carry pistol to be much of an advantage.

You should be very well served by the Glock. If you wanted something smaller, with a better trigger, try a Kahr PM9. They also have a 5+1 PM40 in 40 S&W that is the tiniest bit larger, but still much smaller than the G26. A Kahr with the super hard Rc 90 black DLC ceramic slide finish will cost about $100 more than the Glock, but at least it's not a $1000 Rohrbaugh that won't accept +P ammo.

http://www.kahr.com/pistols_PM9094.html

http://www.kahr.com/review_police0905.html
 
I have the same Glock as you, Retro (Retro, Glocks are anything but Retro), except in .40 S&W. It's a pretty good gun, in that it's super reliable and shoots ok, and I don't care if I scratch it, but I must say that I also prefer the Kahr. I have the P9. Now that's a smooth double action only trigger. You can really get good with that trigger. You should try it. Many thousands of rounds through it, and never a single jam since day one. First bought it almost the same week they came out with their first polymer frame. That was a purchase I have been very happy with.
 
I shot a Kahr 9 mm for the first time today. The trigger and sights are very good. Some stovepipes - it was a range gun, though, so who knows?

My only beef is that at 6+1 I'd rather have a revolver that's guaranteed to work. In that context, yeah, gimme the Glock 26. I'm not a Glock fanboy but the darned things really work and they're high capacity.
 
Retro,

I was out shooting my Glock 26 today also, and really do love this little gun. I have no use for most of my other guns when it comes to CCW now.

My accuracy wasn't that great today, but i'll blame some of that on the cold wet weather.

I couldn't even feel my trigger finger until I got home today.

Steve
 
The G26 is a great gun but you need to feed it better & you truly should see some awesome results.
 
Nice shooting Retro

I own a G27 and am also impressed by the accuracy. I didn't like the way the back strap felt in my hand so I sent it off to Desertscout (Cope @ Ross Sporting Goods) to have the grip reshaped. I also had the $25 trigger job done and what a huge difference it made in the feel of the trigger.
 
Retro

The factory trigger pull on a Glock is 5 1/2#. My G26 has a fairly smooth trigger. These guns are very shootable due to ergonomics and the very low axis of the barrel.

You can buy tricked and slicked triggers for the Glocks all over the internet. However, a non-stock trigger could be a liability factor in a legal proceeding following a shooting.
 
Well, not really. If you are being sued for wrongful death, an intentional tort, where you admit to intentionally discharging the weapon, any work done on the gun is inadmissible as irrelevant to the issue at trial. Trigger work would only be relevant, and therefore admissible, in a negligent discharge lawsuit.
 
Trigger work would be irrelevant in a criminal trial, it can be admitted in a monetary gain litigation lawsuit.
Just the same I have 3.5 pound connectors in both my Model 26 pistols and have experienced accuracy results from basically stock Glock pistols that that has only been bested by two SiG 210s, A Smith and Wesson Model 952, and one Heckler and Koch P7M8 pistol.
However, I no longer own any of these pistols and still retain four Glocks.
 
OnMilo, please explain under which theory of relevance trigger work would be deemed admissible in an intentional tort civil suit for wrongful death or battery.
 
"OnMilo, please explain under which theory of relevance trigger work would be deemed admissible in an intentional tort civil suit for wrongful death or battery."

It's unlikely, but it could happen. "His deliberate indifference to life is shown by his intentional alteration of the gun to make it even more deadly. This is evidence that he was looking for someone to kill!"

More realistically it might be used in an effort to get punitive damages. Courtrooms are not always rational places.
 
I'm gonna trade off my recently aquired S&W M&P .40 for a G26. The 26 is a perfect carry piece and can use any Glock 9mm mag with a grip extender.
 
I have Glock 9mms in all three frame sizes.
I have regularly used 17 and 15 shot magazines in my Model 26 pistols.
I have even used my 17 shot magazine with Taylor Freelance 8 shot extender in the 26s and all function just fine without a filler extension.

My favorite spares are Glock 19 fifteen shot magazines.
 
I also like my G26, it is the pistol I have with me the most, that and the backup Keltec P32. Been carrying mine since 1996, right after they came on the market (BYUXXX serial number).I don't think it is as accurate for me as my G19, but plenty accurate. I have a few G19 magazines with grip extenders that turn this into a 15 round pistol. The only magazines that don't feed a darn through the G26, is the 10 round G19 magazines. Don't know why, but they jam all the time. I keep mine stoked with Corbon 115 grainers. Anybody have some G26 mags with +2 extensions for sale?
 
I shoot my G26 better than my G17, and from what I have heard I am not alone.

In the recoil department, even the wife likes it, and she can sometimes be a bit recoil sensitive.

I think that if the G26 was a single stack that it would be my daily carry piece. I normally carry a Kahr PM9 in a pocket holster, since the G26 is large enough to be a belt holster (IWB or OWB) only weapon.
 
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I've also heard great theings about the G26 from other people. You have got yourself a sweet piece and it sounds like you use it well. G'Luck
 
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