G26 easier to conceal than 19?
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In my opinion, the ease of concealed carry is proportional to your dedication, not the firearm you're toting.
I say this because I carry a full-size G22 daily without issue... and I'm a skinny (fit) guy.
Carry the firearm you are most proficient with. If you have problems concealing a 19 and you aren't dedicated enough to make it work, then by all means get a 26.
I say this because I carry a full-size G22 daily without issue... and I'm a skinny (fit) guy.
Carry the firearm you are most proficient with. If you have problems concealing a 19 and you aren't dedicated enough to make it work, then by all means get a 26.
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yea i love my g26 it carry s sweet
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The Glock 26 is for one, who loves the subcompact, and knows how to use it. For close to medium quarters, it shoots just as good as a 19.
The Glock 19 is more accessible to more shooters. Since the frame, basically fits everyone. Hence its popularity.
Being a lean guy, I’d recommend the 26 for pocket or holster carry. A DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster, or a Miami Classic Rig.
Belly band carry is also an option. If you’re into to that.
The 19 would also work great in a Miami Rig.
I’d say the 26, for it’s equivalent accuracy, in short-to medium range, and its diminished size for carry. Make it a better bet. ..But feel free to go bigger, if that makes you comfortable. And don't forget about the Trijicon Night Sights. A must.
The Glock 19 is more accessible to more shooters. Since the frame, basically fits everyone. Hence its popularity.
Being a lean guy, I’d recommend the 26 for pocket or holster carry. A DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster, or a Miami Classic Rig.
Belly band carry is also an option. If you’re into to that.
The 19 would also work great in a Miami Rig.
I’d say the 26, for it’s equivalent accuracy, in short-to medium range, and its diminished size for carry. Make it a better bet. ..But feel free to go bigger, if that makes you comfortable. And don't forget about the Trijicon Night Sights. A must.
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IMO, yes it is very different. Then again the holster may be a big part of it. I use a Galco stow-n-go with the 26, and it's as natural as putting my keys in my pocket. I have something like a c-tac for a 19 and I never end up using it. Long story short, they both may conceal equally well, but in my opinion the 26 size feels better for day in, day out carry, ymmv.
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I have a shoulder holster for this and a waistband holster. TIMBOB is right though....haha, it's all about how dedicated you are to concealment :2gun:
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I started out carrying a 19, went to a 26, and finally to a Khar PM-9.
It's all personal, I just like a smaller semi-auto to make sure it stays concealed.
The last thing I want is some anti gun moron to call the cops with a man with gun BS. Also, living in Vegas makes it more difficult to conceal because of the warm weather. :supergrin:
It's all personal, I just like a smaller semi-auto to make sure it stays concealed.
The last thing I want is some anti gun moron to call the cops with a man with gun BS. Also, living in Vegas makes it more difficult to conceal because of the warm weather. :supergrin:
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I'm going to say its the holster or the positioning of your holster. I am the same hight but only 160# and carry the 23 with no problems. I have also carried the 22 with no issues. I can (and curently am) sit in a chair all day and not really notice it. I ordered a new CBST about 3 days ago to try but may not need it once it gets here as I picked up a brand new C-Tac off of craigslist for $50 and this thing is comfortable.
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The G26 is smaller than the G19, so it should be (and is for me) easier to conceal.
In my experience, subcompact Glocks are much easier to conceal than full-size or compact Glocks.
Since the pistol barrel is usually along-side the body (either inside the pants or outside the pants), the butt of the grip is what usually prints and protrudes.
And since the subcompacts have a shorter butt, they print and protrude less.
It's really just that simple.
But you do sacrifice capacity for ease of concealment.
I started off with the G22, but it was just too large and bulky for everyday carry IMO.
So I downsized to the G27 and I would never go back to the G22 as an everyday concealed carry pistol.
One more good thing about downsizing is the weight:
A loaded G22 = 34.38 oz.
A loaded G27 = 26.75 oz.
Since the pistol barrel is usually along-side the body (either inside the pants or outside the pants), the butt of the grip is what usually prints and protrudes.
And since the subcompacts have a shorter butt, they print and protrude less.
It's really just that simple.
But you do sacrifice capacity for ease of concealment.
I started off with the G22, but it was just too large and bulky for everyday carry IMO.
So I downsized to the G27 and I would never go back to the G22 as an everyday concealed carry pistol.
One more good thing about downsizing is the weight:
A loaded G22 = 34.38 oz.
A loaded G27 = 26.75 oz.
It doesn't print as easily, even with a Pearce pinky extension as the G19, but it's not much of a difference. With the factory flush baseplate, it hides even better. The barrel length makes no difference at all.
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