Building a G26X, and G26XXL ! (RMR upper)

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Pros, cons?
For Concealed carry and pest control. Optics? Grip sleeve, use g19 mags?

 

[5lima30ret]

I have had (2) over the years. Both were 100% reliable. My most recent Gen 4 G-26, is better than the other gens, IMO. When I got my Sig P-365 it replaced my Gen 4 Glock 26! I haven't regretted it! Good luck!

 

[Murfpcola]

I would recommend using the 33 round Glock mags with the 26 that way you can grip it like a baseball bat.

 

[ccc]

I looked for many years for the perfect carry gun (Subjective, perfect for me). And I went thru allot of them. I have a G19, G23, G43 and my G26. Completely stock and in my opinion it is the BEST (For me) carry gun I have found ! Not saying I wouldn’t carry anything else and I have lots of nice options. But it would only be because I could not get to my G26.

 

[Sixgun]

Have you held a 43 or 48?

 

[G-rat]

do NOT use those X-grip sleeves. i found out the hard way on a tac reload... had a giant blood blister on my palm where it pinched the crap outta my hand! my brother in-law has carried a gen 3 G26 for like 15yrs now. its a bit thick and a tad short for me though. prefer my G48 or even an old G43 for real concealment.

 

[AK4774]

I stopped counting and caring after G#30. Really prefer pistols with actual manual safeties or a decocker.

 

[ccc]

do NOT use those X-grip sleeves. i found out the hard way on a tac reload... had a giant blood blister on my palm where it pinched the crap outta my hand! my brother in-law has carried a gen 3 G26 for like 15yrs now. its a bit thick and a tad short for me though. prefer my G48 or even an old G43 for real concealment.

When someone is shooting at you is the only time you will need a tactical reload and a blood blister will be the last thing on your mind brother. Lol I love my X-Grips

 

[Fear21]

Lot of better options for a carry piece out there these days, IMO. If I weren't carrying one of Glock's smaller offerings (43 or 43X), I'd just go up to a 19 - especially since you're already considering using 19 mags in it. The G26 is in a weird place right now.

If it's pulling double duty as a CCW / pest control piece, I'd just go 19 anyway. Just my .02, as JJ says.

 

[rkflorey]

I have a Gen 3 26 with an extra lone wolf threaded barrel if you are interested.
Under 400 rds, about 200 suppressed. Runs great with night sights.

 

[M118LR]

Not a fan of Glock 9 mm, concealed or not. For concealed carry in 9 mm I'd recommend the Springfield Hellcat. YMMV. But it takes a little extra practice time with the unique tritium night sight setup. JMHO YMMV. Take the time to play with a Hellcat, either rental or with someone that has one. It may change your opinion of the G-26 for CCW. Every firearm task will have specific requirements that lend themselves to optimal firearms. Utility firearms don't excell at any specific firearms tasking. JMHO YMMV.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Was bidding on an optics slide but lost at the last 10 seconds. Stupid feebay.
Don't have the pistol in hand yet a trade deal scheduled for my return. Wanted to get parts ready before getting home.
I do like the mag compatibility. Standard mags not some $45 ones.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Thought about getting a g19 slide for it?

 

[stage20]

43x with shield mags(16 rounds) or a p365.
The 26 is just too big for only 10rds(my personal opinion)

 

[Raven]

Thought about getting a g19 slide for it?

The G26 frame might be too small for your hands. Rent or borrow first. I really like the idea of a full to medium size slide with a small frame. I alternate between G19 and G48 based on who Im keeping company with at the moment and what they carry, for mag compatibility. If it was up to me it'd be a G19 all the time

 

[Longtooth]

The G26 frame might be too small for your hands. Rent or borrow first. I really like the idea of a full to medium size slide with a small frame. I alternate between G19 and G48 based on who Im keeping company with at the moment and what they carry, for mag compatibility. If it was up to me it'd be a G19 all the time

Yep - This is where Im at with Glocks as well. The perfect fame length- just alternating on how fat I want the gun.

The 26 was just a little too small for me.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

The G26 frame might be too small for your hands. Rent or borrow first. I really like the idea of a full to medium size slide with a small frame. I alternate between G19 and G48 based on who Im keeping company with at the moment and what they carry, for mag compatibility. If it was up to me it'd be a G19 all the time

There's an insert that goes under the slide so the gap is covered when using the g19 slide. May build a 26x. Something to tinker with.

 

[Raven]

There's an insert that goes under the slide so the gap is covered when using the g19 slide. May build a 26x. Something to tinker with.

I've got a few of those inserts. Grat is right, they will cause a blister if you ain't careful

 

[Raven]

I've got a few of those inserts. Grat is right, they will cause a blister if you ain't careful

Of the few brands I have the x-grip is the best

 

[Raven]

Of the few brands I have the x-grip is the best

I used the inserts enough to where I just quit with the inserts and went back to G19