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Member Section => Handguns => Topic started by: fightingquaker13 on April 02, 2009, 02:39:03 PM
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I am giving some thought to changing my carry package from a Bond derringer for deep conceal and a Glock 19 for when I can untuck my shirt. To no one's surprise, I am leaning VERY strongly towards one of those cheap pastic immatations. I am however, torn between the .45 caliber slimmer (sort of) 36 or the 9mm 26. I have never shot either and probably won't be able to before I buy. Any thoughts, comments, experiences with either gun would be appreciated.
fightinquaker13
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10+1 rounds of 9mm in a Glock 26 is more then adequate for concealed carry. I own, carry, and absolutely love a 26. It is my carry gun about 90% of the time.
http://www.downrange.tv/forum/index.php/topic,5842.0.html
The 26 is a little shorter in length then 36, so that is nice..... but weight and width are both about the same on each model, so that is a push.
I guess it all comes down to if you are biased to having 6 rds of .45 over 10 rds of 9mm.
Glock is a great choice for personal defense -- just ask The Pincus! They go bang every time and they are light and easy to carry.
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I'm in the market for a 26 also. I picked up my 19 a couple of days ago, after my obligatory 10 day wait. Love it! I've shot the 26, 27 and the 36 and every Glock other than the .380's. Between your 2 options, I'd probably pick the 26. It almost handles like shooting a larger gun, but with the concealment benefits that come with the smaller size. The 27 is pretty great too. It just hops around a little more. I'm sure you'll be happy with either choice.
I won't have many opportunities to carry in my state, until some laws get changed, but I'm applying for a UT CCW, so I can carry while visiting neighboring states. I'll have to spend some money in those places to show my appreciation.
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I'm in the market for a 26 also. I picked up my 19 a couple of days ago, after my obligatory 10 day wait. Love it! I've shot the 26, 27 and the 36 and every Glock other than the .380's. Between your 2 options, I'd probably pick the 26. It almost handles like shooting a larger gun, but with the concealment benefits that come with the smaller size. The 27 is pretty great too. It just hops around a little more. I'm sure you'll be happy with either choice.
I won't have many opportunities to carry in my state, until some laws get changed, but I'm applying for a UT CCW, so I can carry while visiting neighboring states. I'll have to spend some money in those places to show my appreciation.
I second that thought. I own a 17 and a 26 and I would have to say that I prefer to shoot the 26. It is every bit as accurate as the 17, and it fits my hand a little better (almost negates the grip angle issue that most people complain about).
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Oooh FQ, would not want to be in your shoes to make that type of decision. I love my .45 but more rounds could come in handy with a 9mm. Good luck
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9mm is a lot cheaper to shoot. 45 vs. 9 arguments being what they are, both make a hole about the size of a finger and are weak substitutes for a long gun. smaller and faster vs. larger and slower are near equal when they are compared to 12 gauge. I already had a Glock 22 and 23. The 21SF and 30SF were on sale, but I opted for the 19, because I could afford to practice more with it and get real good with it.
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And a 33 round 2nd mag is pretty cool to ;D
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I was just going to add that you can use you 19 mag as a reload in the 26 but tom chimed in with the 33 rounder which is even better!
Richard
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I have heard many horror stories about how Glock 36's won't run. I have shot three seperate ones and all were owned by LEO's that would not keep non-working guns around. The recoil was a little sharp but recoil is entirely in the mind of the shooter. My wife hates 9mm +P but likes .45LC go figure. I think that the 36 is a good choice and would not feel underarmed with one. I like the idea of a slim gun that you will always carry over a blockier gun that you might leave in the car. Just my two cents.
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The 26 is the way to go. Spare mags for the 36 have to be for the 36. You can use the 33 rounders in the 26 as well as mags for the 19 and it is an accurate gun. If you lean toward the 36 you might as well choose the 30.
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I myself carry a G26 and love the little pecker. I use G19,G26, and 33rnd mags for it something the G36 can't do.
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I am going to add my insightful, and at the same time brilliant observation on the matter. ;D <-------- sarcastic grin y'all.
I would go with the 26 over the 36. I am a GLOCK flag waver to be sure...but the 36 is the one Glock I own (and I own one or two of each model except the Glock 18) that I don't like a lot. It is a handful in .45acp. The grip frame pounds the holy crackerjacks out of my two middle fingers. The 26 is a little fire-breather. Accurate, reliable, and holds 10 rounds with another in the pipe. It will also, as mentioned by others here, function with all 9mm mags for other Glock models, or take +2 floorplates for a little gun with a big gun attitude and ballistoc payload.
I own both, and NEVER carry the 36. The 26 is MUCH easier to shoot fast and accurately. I am not particularly recoil sensitive, but the 26 is a sub-compact pistol that can be counted on just as much a full size boomer.
For those who decry the 9mm as a mouse caliber...will you volunteer to catch a few? I like the 9mm, I trust the 9mm, and have used it to save my life and the life of my partner.
Do I DISLIKE the .45acp? Nope....I have deep and abiding love for the big thumper...but for a sub-compact pistol...I go with the Glock 26 any time.
Just my not-too-humble-yet-always-correct opinion. ;D
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Guys thanks for the advice. I am pretty much sold on the 26. I was leaning that way but the reinforcement was helpful. Now comes the next question. My range got in a rental 26. Its an older model and has obviously been shot a lot. BUT I put fifty through it with only one ftf and that could have been an ammo problem as the round when fired the next time went through. The question is, assuming that stuff is worn, is there anything such as springs, barrels etc that I can't replace for a few to maybe one hundred or so dollars? Because the asking price is $350 and I can probably do it all on trade. If I have to drop $100-$200 in repairs later, no problem. If its just plain shot out.... problem. Any thoughts?
FQ13
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Guys thanks for the advice. I am pretty much sold on the 26. I was leaning that way but the reinforcement was helpful. Now comes the next question. My range got in a rental 26. Its an older moder model and obviously been shot a lot. BUT I put fifty through it with only one ftf and that could have been an ammo problem as the round when fired the next time went through. The question is, assuing that stuff is worn, is there anything such as springs, barrels etc that I can't replace for a few to maybe one hundred or so dollars? Because the asking price is $350 and I can probably do it all on trade. If I have to drop $100-$200 in repairs later, no problem. If its just plain shot out.... problem. Any thoughts?
FQ13
Sounds like an OK deal. You can get most any part, some way more than others, but the basic stuff is relatively cheap.
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/ns/schematics/schemmfg.aspx?schemid=858&m=27&mn=Glock%C2%AE&model=Models+17+-+39+
The barrel would be the most expensive, but with aftermarket barrels, you can shoot reloaded ammo.
http://www.glockworld.com/barrels.htm
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Guys thanks for the advice. I am pretty much sold on the 26. I was leaning that way but the reinforcement was helpful. Now comes the next question. My range got in a rental 26. Its an older model and has obviously been shot a lot. BUT I put fifty through it with only one ftf and that could have been an ammo problem as the round when fired the next time went through. The question is, assuming that stuff is worn, is there anything such as springs, barrels etc that I can't replace for a few to maybe one hundred or so dollars? Because the asking price is $350 and I can probably do it all on trade. If I have to drop $100-$200 in repairs later, no problem. If its just plain shot out.... problem. Any thoughts?
FQ13
Send it in to Glock for a tune up and they will do all that for you...... and I think it is all free.
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Send it in to Glock for a tune up and they will do all that for you...... and I think it is all free.
Hell, that would be a bargain. ;)
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Barrel could be replaced for about $100
http://lonewolfdist.com/
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Barrel could be replaced for about $100
http://lonewolfdist.com/
That sounds about average. That's what they are for standard barrels at Glockworld, but I've never done business with them.
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I own a G26 (among others) and did have a G36.
The G36 was the only Glock I've ever fired (including range guns) that had failures to feed.Gun gone.
I've read elsewhere that the G36 was a troubled soul in its early life, but that the gun has been fixed and now runs well.Too late for me since I axed it.
The G26 is a great CC gun; I can carry it in a pocket holster in cargo pants all day long and not be noticed.
One thing I did before buying was try both the G26 and G27 range guns. Both were fine, but weak hand drills for me were not as good with the .40 as with the 9.Decision made.
I also have the G39 (small .45 GAP) and the G30SF, but that's a different story.
As to your choices, I'd go with the G26 and use G19 or G17 mags for reloads.(Or the 33-rounder if you're so inclined)