[diamondd2]

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.

 

[Southpaw69]

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.

 

[GmanVP9]

Awesome. Thanks for the feedback guys!

 

[Michael Blair]

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

 

[Kentucky Shooter]

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

 

[GmanVP9]

Might as well

 

[Jslow]

Have both, prefer the 19.

 

[ScottMn]

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.

 

[Jarhead Al]

There are lights available for the G26, such as the Streamlight TLR-6, you just have fewer options.

The TLR6 is adequate (100 lumens), the controls are meh and you have to remove it to change the batteries. They have made a rechargeable version with 300 lumens but only 20 minutes run time. With the parameters you set, I would get the 19 and a TLR 7A. Before you buy the pistol, decide on what optic you want and if you want to use a plate or you want a direct mount.

 

[LIKE26]

Ive shot them both, I really like them both. I live in a state with a 10 round mag capacity ban so that won't make a difference. The purpose of this will mostly be something to throw an optic and light on and carry occasionally, mostly in the winter. My main goal here is reliability.
Ive read the G26 has shown better reliability through the generations. Not sure if there's any truth to that, but I figured this would be the place to ask.

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.😳

 

[Cranky old cop]

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.

The 19 has a rail……if that’s important to you

 

[Jarhead Al]

The 19 has a rail……if that’s important to you

If you want a wml, it is

 

[benniesdad]

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.

 

[Cranky old cop]

If you want a wml, it is

Or want the option

 

[Jarhead Al]

Or want the option

OP said he did and the clamp on options for a 26 just don't compare.

 

['Ol Grandad]

My main goal here is reliability.

Then either will do because they are GLOCKs.

 

[Lagamor]

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.

 

[trucker-chase]

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!

 

[JK-linux]

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

 

[Cranky old cop]

OP said he did and the clamp on options for a 26 just don't compare.

They suck actually