Glock 26 or Glock 30

[WOLFEMAN]

The G19 is a fine pistol, hate you? No way... I also own one.

 

[devildog178]

The 26 would be my choice. It holds a few more rounds and the ammo is much more affordable. With good shot placement of 124 +P it is a force to be reckoned with and its smaller then a 30 by quite a bit.

 

[INyooper]

I don't think you can go wrong either way.

G19 really isn't that much larger, but the G26 does have a shorter dimension in the grip, which makes concealed carry a little easier. Though, thousands of G19 owners make it work.

Same argument can be used for the 26/30 comparison as well. A G30 in a Crossbreed can be carried all day without a lot of issues ...unless you're in swim trunks.

Recoil? I've never shot a 26, so I can't compare. Though, the difference in recoil between my Taurus 709 and G30 was really not that great. A 9mm was not necessarily "easier" to keep on target. I mean, they both have recoil, and you still need to monitor your sight picture, but either is very much doable with training ....and, besides, that's half the fun!

For that matter, I don't consider the G27's recoil too "snappy" (which it is) to make the thing feel like it's going to leave my hand, or keep me from hitting a target. Again, with training, one can become accustomed to it and the recoil will be much less of an issue.

Where the G26 clearly wins is in ammo cost. Even when reloading, it's still going to be comparatively less expensive. It is also significantly lighter than the G30. As it is, I've found myself carrying my G27 more than my G30 lately.

When all is said and done, however, either choice is a winner. Besides, you'll eventually end up getting the other anyway!

 

[2ADMNLOVER]

The G30 SF ! But I'm definitely biased .

 

[WebSnyper]

I have a 30, a 21, and a 27.

Of the 2 you stated, for concealed carry I'd probably pick the 26. My 27 is substantially easier to carry and conceal than my 30. Now for shooting purposes, I'd much rather shoot my 30 as its much less felt recoil than my 27, and I shoot significantly better with it.

My brother in FL has a 26 and loves it. He also has a 21, and has had a 30 in the past, as well as a 36.

I've never shot a 26, but have essentially carried one as it is the same size as the 27, and my vote goes to the 26 simply for concealability and due to the reduced cost of ammo for the 9mm. I carry my 27 in a Galco King Tuk.

I don't think that the 26 is a better gun than the 30, but I do think its a better concealed carry than the 30.

 

[nsheepdog]

Thank you everyone for your replies. For my first dedicated concealed carry pistol, I'm leaning toward the 26 over the 30. for the firepower/magazine options, cost of shooting, and concealability. I may purchase a Glock 21 for carrying in the colder months.

 

[Don]

Why not get a 30 and stuff a 21 mag in it? Both problems are solved.

 

[nsheepdog]

Excellent suggestion, but I think I'd rather have a smaller gun in the 26 for most days, knowing the 9mm will take care of business with a good shot, then get the 21 for my first .45. If I knew I could only get just ONE pistol, I think I would go with your suggestion in a heartbeat.

 

[orange]

This is really down to preference - which do you like more, 9mm or 11.4554mm or whatever you call it on this side of the pond?

Personally I would vote G26.
Smaller, so easier to conceal even in summer wear.
Cheaper ammunition for practice, while still powerful enough.
Larger capacity, with option to use those huge magazines.

There appear to be more options for the G26. Those +2 grip extensions make the ergonomics right even for me, and I find the Desert Eagle is a perfectly comfortable fit in my hands. There's also the option of adding a spacer and shoving in a G19 magazine for a slightly larger, steadier hold.

Oh dear, I've just talked myself into a Glock.

 

[cosermann]

This is really down to preference - which do you like more, 9mm or 11.4554mm or whatever you call it on this side of the pond? . . .

11.43 x 23mm

 

[orange]

11.43 x 23mm

Yes that. Thank you.
I recall the 11.43x33mmR, so I should've remembered that.

 

[Psode27]

I can't comment on the carry aspect, as I don't carry much.... Shame on me.... But I love my G30 SF! Fun to shoot, I agree, not as big of a butt kicker as you'd think. I have never held a "non SF" g30, but I'm sure it's probably same size/comfort. I will say I wish it was as cheap to shoot as a 9, I don't shoot it NEARLY enough.

 

[cosermann]

. . . But I love my G30 SF! . . .

IMHO, Glock just ought to make the SF the standard 45 frame and due away with the older frame size entirely.

 

[Don]

The 26 would be my choice. It holds a few more rounds and the ammo is much more affordable. With good shot placement of 124 +P it is a force to be reckoned with and its smaller then a 30 by quite a bit.

10 rounds vs 10 rounds am I missing something here with the stock mags?

 

[Bapak2ja]

My personal preference is the Glock 26. I don't think the advantages of the 45 caliber for effective in self defense out ways the cost of the gun and ammo.

You need to practice with your gun often and if the cost of ammo keeps you from doing so, then it's definately a con on my list.

I know some people say a 9mm isn't big enough, but if you place your shot properly it only takes one and a 22 can stop a BG just as easy as a 45, so a 9mm should be sufficiant too.

I carry a Glock 26 so I am bias in this poll.

What she said.

 

[frogman342]

Always go with the 45.

 

[NIFT]

IMHO, Glock just ought to make the SF the standard 45 frame and due away with the older frame size entirely.

Agree!
This should happen as Gen 4 models gradually replace the older offerings.
However, in my case, I have relatively long fingers; so, the "bricky" size of the grip never bothered me. People with smaller hands and-or shorter fingers are a very different story!

 

[INyooper]

I have short, stubby, fingers ...and love both my Gen3 G30sf and Gen4 G27 w/no extra backstrap installed. I also play a 35" scale bass, but I've never stayed at a Holiday Inn Express. ...just sayin'

 

[nsheepdog]

I guess the standard capacity is the same, but the G26 is smaller and lighter, so may get carried and shot more often for those reasons. Tough call for me.

10 rounds vs 10 rounds am I missing something here with the stock mags?

 

[IndyGunner]

glock 27