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Old01-08-2009, 02:34 AM #1
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DefaultCompact 9mm G19 or G26?

For conceal purposes, considering either. Would like some opinions on which they prefer. Leaning towards the smaller 26. Going 9mm mainly due to a good supply of 9mm ammo, for a full-size S&W 9mm I already have.

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Old01-08-2009, 03:09 AM #2
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Try them both. Personally I like the 19 for a carry gun. All you gain with the 26
is a little less height and length, they are the same thickness.
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Try them both. Personally I like the 19 for a carry gun. All you gain with the 26
is a little less height and length, they are the same thickness.

+1 I agree with BillM
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FWIW, the 19 is, in my humble opinion, the most versatile and best Glock ever made.
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Thanks all!
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Glock 18 is the only one that I'd ever buy.
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Glock 18 is the only one that I'd ever buy.
Damn you Matt!! I went to look up the 'Glock 18'!!
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Between the two, my choice would be the model 19.

Good luck in whatever choice you pick, though.
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Model 19 gets the nod because of the somewhat larger grip making
it far more controlable W/ not much difference in conceability---in fact,it balances better than the 26,using belt carry, due to the slightly longer length
anchoring the pistol better against your body ! More PDs issue the 19 for all
around use.......................
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I have the 26 and I find it too small and it's only good for carry.I just as soon as carry mu G-17 for ccw as I find it quite easy to conceal most of the time.
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