Ammo for g26

thewoo1 · 03-07-2012, 15:43

Guys I currently have a g19 gen4 I use 124 gr fmj on range and 124gr Speer gold dot +p jhp as my personal defense round. I have ordered a g 26 gen 4 as my non winter carry and I would like your opinions. How does the g26 handle the above rounds as far as handling or should I scale back to the 115g fmj for range and not use a +p round for defense. Also I would be interested in you personal defense round in your g26

Patchman · 03-07-2012, 15:52

When I used to CCW the G26, I used the Gold Dot 124 +P, just as I did (and do) in my G19s. All Glock 9mms are designed for 9mm NATO, which has greater pressure than standard 9mms, and about the same as 9mm +P.

So no problems.

2740dmx · 03-07-2012, 16:04

I use Gold Dot 124 gr in my G26 Gen4.

For range use...the 115gr is giving me inconsistent results...
So I am ordering a bunch of 124gr Speer Lawman ammo for range use.

My G26 has functioned better with 124gr than with 115!

**robhic** · 03-07-2012, 16:42

Remington Golden Saber 124gr bonded JHP in 9mm.

tenntornado · 03-07-2012, 16:59

The standard pressure Federal 147gr. HST has been my 9mm carry load for a few years now.Functions flawlessly in my G26/G17.

9mm +p+ · 03-07-2012, 17:00

I run Winchester Ranger T 127+p+ in my 19 and 26, Tula for range ammo.

Merkavaboy · 03-07-2012, 17:50

Your G26 can handle all 9mm factory loads including NATO and +P+.

Bruce M · 03-07-2012, 17:52

Some people here have reported shooting the G26 better than larger 9mm Glocks and I have to guess that at least a few have found this with +p and +p+ rounds.

DannyII · 03-07-2012, 17:55

My 26 shoots a steady diet of Speer GD 124 gr +p.

AF-Odin · 03-07-2012, 17:56

GD 124 +P in the 19 and 26 (as well as the Beretta 92, S&W 39, Kel Tec P-11). All eat the GD 124 +P without a hiccup--the Kel Tec is a little snappy with them, but the 26 is just as controllable as the 19 with them.

kda · 03-07-2012, 18:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by tenntornado

the standard pressure federal 147gr. Hst has been my 9mm carry load for a few years now.functions flawlessly in my g26/g17.

This ^^^^^^^^

shockglock · 03-07-2012, 18:10

I use Hornady Critical Defense 115g in both my 19 and 26.

drobs · 03-07-2012, 18:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by robhic

Remington Golden Saber 124gr bonded JHP in 9mm.

I carry the same in my G26 & G19.
Sportsmans guide had the best price on it:
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c....aspx?a=471507

barth · 03-07-2012, 19:35

I shoot nothing but 124/127 +P/+P+ for carry and practice.
Like shooting with the same thing I'm going to carry.
Or at least the same weight and power.

My gun is a G27 with a Storm Lake 40-9mm barrel.
So I'm thinking I can run HOT HOT HOT 9mm day and night.
All Glocks are designed to run hot NATO ammo anyway.
Any G26/G19 should be able to run endlessly on the hottest 9mm.

I'm thinking I may have to replace my recoil springs a little more often. That's all.

For Defense:
Winchester Ranger T-Series 127 gr +P+
or
Speer GDHP 124 +P
Either round is great stuff.

My G27, with a G23 Storm Lake 40-9mm conversion barrel,
has a big time crush on GDHPs. So that's what I prefer to carry.

larson1122 · 03-07-2012, 22:00

I carry 115gr Hornady Critical Defense

MinnesnowtaWild · 03-07-2012, 22:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by tenntornado

The standard pressure Federal 147gr. HST has been my 9mm carry load for a few years now.Functions flawlessly in my G26/G17.

Yep. Beats Critical Defense in the weak 115g loads by a LONG shot.

cole · 03-09-2012, 13:39

I run 147gr GD in all my 9mms. I like the recoil and they work as well or better than lighter loads for more reliable aggregate penetration IMO. I'm a heavy-for-caliber fan. I'd be fine w/ 124gr +p.