I would pick the Glock 26 because the standard magazines for it are legal in your state.

I have heard that altered Glock magazines tend to have problems. I don't know if that's true. I've never experienced it myself but when I bought my first Glock I chose a Glock 19 which is legal in Colorado over the Glock 17 which the magazines are not.

 

I would pick the Glock 26 because the standard magazines for it are legal in your state.

I have heard that altered Glock magazines tend to have problems. I don't know if that's true. I've never experienced it myself but when I bought my first Glock I chose a Glock 19 which is legal in Colorado over the Glock 17 which the magazines are not.

Glock makes factory 10rd magazines for the G19.

And/if the Mag limit debacle ever gets solved by the courts, you can get the 15rd mags.

 

There is no difference in the reliability of the guns. Shooters, however, will often induce more malfunctions with smaller guns and than larger guns. I own several guns in both models and prefer the G26 to the G19. If you intend to mount a light to the gun, you’re better off buying a G19, as the G26 doesn’t have a rail, which limits your options.

 

i thought streamlight made a great light for the 26?

 

In Colorado they make factory 15 round legal Glock 17 magazines if im not mistaken.

 

In Colorado you can walk into just about any gun shop except the chain stores and buy 17 round magazines for a Glock 17.

 

They are basically the same gun, a number of parts being interchangeable. For an only gun I recommend the 19, you get a good three finger grip. I can shoot the 26 fine, but the 19 better.

 

I have other pistols/guns. This would be just a fun occasional carry but my first with an optic

 

I'd go with the 19, regardless of 10 or 15 rounds. But I do much prefer a full grip.

 

I live in a 10 rnd state as well. But was able to get the 19 a couple months before it kicked in and grabbed three extra 15 rnd mags. If I were buying now might be looking at the 48. I have the 43x and holds ten rounds. Great gun and easy to carry.

 

Exactly the point I was going to make.

Have you considered a 43x or a 48? 10 rounds, eminently carry-able, and all round fantastic handguns.

 

Rather than relying on what people “hear,” I have extensive experience with Gen’s 3, 4, and 5.

Early gen 3’s have a staked front sight but is very reliable. About 3k+ on a LEO trade-in.
Later gen 3’s have have the screw on front sight and have no issues over 3k+ rounds in a LEO trade-in.
Gen 4’s have a nicer grip. No reliability issues with 300+ from new.
Gen 5’s, best feel with grip, trigger….for me. Same for a gen 5 26. I ended up selling my 26 but I regret it. But I’m still happy with the 19.

All have no ftf or fte from mine. But, I’m just one data point. But, I like to use brass only (no steel or aluminum) and 115, 124, and 147, mostly federal and speer/lawman. I also use OEM magazines exclusively.

 

Honestly, if you’re limited to 10 rounds, the 43X is a good middle ground between a 26 and 19. You can also get the MOS version which is optic/light ready from the factory.

 

There are some interesting differences. With a 10 round LEGAL cap, there are a number of choices. It depends on your needs and priorities.
The G26 is shorter in barrel and grip but the same in width and only 2 oz lighter than the G19. Both will be able to have more round capacity if they ever throw out the round restrictions.
With a 10 round limit you're not limited to the G19 or G26, but the 48, a slim version of the G19 and 43x a slim version of the G26. The advantage of the G26 and G19 is that they can accomodate a lot of Glock mags. But since you're limited to 10 rounds that opens these other options as well.

 

I have the 19, 23, 26, and 33.
The 33 will do whatever you may need.

 

Both are great pistols, and both are 100% reliable.
The rail and the bigger grip on the 19 makes it the winner!

 

It's personal preference. The 19 and 26 will most likely both be extremely reliable. There's always a chance that a firearm might have issues. If it does, you fix it or have it fixed. I prefer the 19 because, for me, it's way easier to draw and manipulate than the 26.

 

Awesome. Thanks for the feedback guys!

 

If your limited to 10 rounds is get a 43x mos. If you want a bigger grip I’d get a 19.

 

Obvious answer is to get a 26, 19, and a 17 for good measure👍

 

Might as well

 

Have both, prefer the 19.

 

If I were going use a light and an optic on it, I would go with the 19 all the way. The rail gives you many more options for a light and the larger grip would make it easier to handle the extra weight.

 

I have had both, love them. This is something you will have to decide, and there is no wrong decision. I have the G26 now only as the reason is it conceals better (just a little bit) and in the SHTF scenario, there is more chances the magazines I pick up will fit into my G26. I hope I never have to determine if that last part is true though.😳

 

Like a number of others here, I have both and carry both, although my G26 is my main EDC. I see no difference in reliability although IMO malfunction drills are easier with the G19 just because it is bigger gun.

 

My main goal here is reliability.

Then either will do because they are GLOCKs.

 

Have you thought about a 49? It’s got the 19 sized grip but the 17’s slide. And it’s got MOS to boot.

 

I own both, love both. The 43X/48 MOS is also a good option, if you'd consider too.

My recommendation: Glock 26 MOS.

• MOS: mount an optic, as you'd want.
• Carry with a flush-fit 10-round mag for max concealment, or add a Pearce Grip (model PG-G526) to one for a full grip. Still maintains concealment but adds that third-finger support.
• Get a 10-rd Glock 19 mag, add an XGrip adapter sleeve, and get a full Glock 19 grip. I do this a lot and it works flawlessly. I've actually taken an all-day shooting class with this setup and it's was great. You can also do it for the Glock 17 mags.

You just can't beat the 26 on versatility. And it still shoots just as well, if not better in some hands, as the compact and full-size versions. I think you'd really enjoy this setup.

Please report back whenever you make your purchase! I love seeing other people's new Glocks!

 

They are equally reliable. Both shoot the same bullets. Pick whatever you shoot best, IMHO.

 

are Glock 26 MOS available yet?
still no rail.

 

I have one and it doesn’t have a rail.