G 26 or Snubbie?

[Rexster]

For starters, never let numbers in a poll decide what fits you! You are a unique person, with unique dimensions.

Secondly, a G26 may work no better for you than a G19. If it is the outside rear corner of the slide that is printing against your clothing, well, that dimension of a G26 is equal to the G19. I found a G27, which has exterior dimensions the same as a G26, no easier to wear in my favored 0300-0330 position than a full-sized G22 duty pistol, because the outside rear corner of the slide is what prints when I wear a gun at that position. I sold the G27 and just carried the G22, or carried a revolver in that spot. Then, I switched to a SIG P229, which because the rear of the slide does not need to enclose a striker mechanism, conceals easier for me than any Glock.

That same rear-protruding side works against the Glock for pocket carry, too, and especially when trying to draw the weapon from the pocket, compared to a snubby that has no hammer spur.

I am not saying Glocks are bad. Your G19 is an excellent pistol, if it fits your hand. (I got away from Glocks due to fit problems; the better concealment was a bonus.) Having a spare weapon that uses the same magazines and holsters as one's primary weapon is a good idea. I had a spare G22, just as I now have spare P229 pistols.

I am sure you would find some use for a G26. OTOH, my attempt to replace a snubby with a G27 did not work so well; I went back to using the long-familiar snubby for ankle and pocket carry.

FWIW, I live in your area, so the climate is the same. I am 6' tall, and wear pants sized 31" to 32" in the waist

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[Rexster]

not much difference in size! i had the same dilemma, so i did what most "gunaholics" would do.........

Your photos can be used to make either point. Overall height and width do seem the same, but then, that big, honking, rear-protruding slide on the Glock is a BIG deal when trying to conceal a weapon, or when trying to draw the weapon from something like a pocket. I see the comparison photos as strongly favoring the snubby, for concealment.

[bowzette]

Your photos can be used to make either point. Overall height and width do seem the same, but then, that big, honking, rear-protruding slide on the Glock is a BIG deal when trying to conceal a weapon, or when trying to draw the weapon from something like a pocket. I see the comparison photos as strongly favoring the snubby, for concealment.

good point. the "poll" was just for fun. but getting others experience is useful.

[zero]

that big, honking, rear-protruding slide on the Glock is a BIG deal when trying to conceal a weapon, or when trying to draw the weapon from something like a pocket.

So very true.

That big right angle is indeed the biggest difference in concealment between the two, especially when appendix carrying.

[wormy]

So very true.

That big right angle is indeed the biggest difference in concealment between the two, especially when appendix carrying.

That big right angle on a sub-compact Glock is not a problem for me when carried IWB in a good holster. I cant imagine pocket carrying as the Glock is just to big for that IMO.

[can2boy]

good point rexster. i'm too small of a guy to pocket carry a 26 or a j frame i tried the j frame and it looks like i have a banana in my pocket. LOL. IWB @ 4o'clock is right for me.

[zero]

That big right angle on a sub-compact Glock is not a problem for me when carried IWB in a good holster. I cant imagine pocket carrying as the Glock is just to big for that IMO.

It’s not a problem; it is just the most noticeable difference.

Pocket carry is out of the question for me too cause I wear jeans that aren’t loose enough.

[kybandit]

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[boatail]

I think this may have been mentioned, but there are 9mm snubbies out there

[Spec]

I vote for a Snubbie.... you already have a Glock, time for a change of scenery everyone needs a snubbie...

[jsunsr]

I bought a pocket holster today for my Taurus 709 slim and it fits very comfortable. To me it's the perfect compromise. Then buy the G26, then the snubby, then..........

[camsdaddy]

I have a 642 and a M38 snub. I carry them both depending on the situation. At work when I must sit and conceal 100% I carry the M38. Due to shape it is easier to conceal in a pocket. If I am able to go with shirt untucked I carry the 26. I will carry the 26 in a smartcarry if I feel the need but the M38 is easier do to shape.

[johnb231]

My opinion is that if you are going to rely on one pistol, the G 26 would be a great choois as you could carry it with on 10 rnd mag, and a second 19 mag on your person as oposed to just 5 with the airweight. But for a second gun, or one "just to run to the store with" the airweight would serve this purpose well.

[TWO GUNS]

Every one should have at least one snubbie.

[Wiggity]

I'd probably go with the snubbie because I tend to shoot better with revolvers than I do with Glocks.