43 v 26

[Doc8404]

sure. Why not. Let’s discuss again.

Thanks to @okeetee I WAS considering adding a 3rd 19 to the safe.

Why? Hell if I know.

Then I reminded myself I never got to shoot the 43 or 26.

Google is great but you guys are greater.

I have smallish hands.

Discuss.

The guns. Not my hands.

Picking up my Sig tomorrow. Gun porn to follow.

 

[Airborneguy]

Once I recover from my latest purchase I will likely build a Glock 43. I only don’t already have one because I can’t carry it anyway.

I’ve been carrying a 26 for 17 years. I would love the smaller frame, even though I easily conceal my 26. I’d carry an extra mag to make up for the lower capacity.

Glockstore has an 80% 43 frame. I’d probably go that route.

 

[Doc8404]

I have to look into the 80% process.

 

[GTN]

Get the third 19.
I have 3. 1 for each end of the house by the entrance doors and 1 to carry

 

[fnfalguy]

@Doc8404 if you are near the Orange County area you are welcome to try out the G43. I figure anyone who abuses Eddie can’t be all bad.

 

[av8r]

My buddy showed up to the range with his 43. He was very proud of it. Green. Cool. After he shot my P365 he wasn't as fond of the tupperware. He's awaiting his own P365 to be delivered tomorrow.

That little Sig is one of the best pistols I've owned. I'm going to use it for competition this year...it shoots *that* well.

 

[Marine Cpl]

I have smallish hands too. I have no problems with the Glock 26. While I've never had a Glock 43, I had an XDS which is the same size. The Glock 26 conceals exactly the same as the single stack inside the waistband. 10 + 1 is a no-brainer. Fuck 6.

 

[Jaywmustang]

My wife has the 43 and it’s just too small for my hands and my pistol experience. I am planning on picking up a 26 after I recover from Christmas. The 26 feels better in hand for myself.

 

[Doc8404]

Sounds like I need to find a 26.
If I need to I can add a pinky extension.

Like @Eddie Gunks uses for his teacup.

 

[Doc8404]

@Doc8404 if you are near the Orange County area you are welcome to try out the G43. I figure anyone who abuses Eddie can’t be all bad.

Ha. Thanks. If I ever make it down there!

 

[Marine Cpl]

My hands are small. I wear a medium sized glove and sometimes even those are big in the fingers. The guys at work joke around and say that they wish their wives had my hands so that their cocks would look bigger.

Anyway. This is what the 26 looks like in my hand.

 

[Jaywmustang]

G43 in hand, my hand as high as it can go

 

[ArmedCorgi]

The guys at work joke around and say that they wish their wives had my hands so that their cocks would look bigger.

It's funny that your co workers wished for that instead of bigger cocks. Do you really know who you work with?

 

[Curmudgeon]

Thought this was some kind of Teddy Roosevelt vs. George Bush thread.

 

[Bob]

I’ve seen a lot of G17/19/26 shooters have problems with the 42/43. The diameter of the grip and the slightly decreased distance between the backstrap and the trigger lends itself to putting too much finger in the trigger and yanking shots.

Yes, it’s definitely something that can be overcome. If you can, try to put ~50 rounds through each before you make a decision.

 

[Marine Cpl]

For me I found the single stack moving around in my hands with recoil. After two or three shots I had to readjust my grip. It felt like it was just too thin.

The Glock 26 fills up my hand but it's slightly fat. If it was a tad thinner it would be perfect. What's that said, I'm way more accurate with the Glock 26 then with the XDS 9mm. I attribute it to the thicker grip. There is more for me to hold onto and my shooting hand's fingers aren't getting in the way of my support hand like they did with the thin single stack.

 

[Justincase]

The Glock 43 is the only gun that i have two of, so that kinda let's you know where i stand on that particular firearm. Of course, i have smaller hands than most, so it fits me really well. I prefer the pinky extension on all the mags though. Can't stand not having some place to put it on the grip.

 

[Edwardteach72]

Once I recover from my latest purchase I will likely build a Glock 43. I only don’t already have one because I can’t carry it anyway.

I’ve been carrying a 26 for 17 years. I would love the smaller frame, even though I easily conceal my 26. I’d carry an extra mag to make up for the lower capacity.

Glockstore has an 80% 43 frame. I’d probably go that route.

I have to look into the 80% process.

Not to hijack the thread but you can always skip the 80% on the g43 and get a stripped frame for like $40.

https://www.apwfirearms.com/Glock-43-Stripped-Pistol-Frame-p/g43frame.htm

Glock 43 Stripped frame NEW

 

[Airborneguy]

Not to hijack the thread but you can always skip the 80% on the g43 and get a stripped frame for like $40.

https://www.apwfirearms.com/Glock-43-Stripped-Pistol-Frame-p/g43frame.htm

Glock 43 Stripped frame NEW

I may consider that route, but getting anything shipped to me is really tough and likely involves a drive upstate or to Long Island. Which means in the end, buying an 80% ends up being quicker and cheaper.

 

[togmaster]

Of the two choices in the thread title I say go with the 43. The 26 dosen't do anything more, and arguably less, than the 19's you already have.

 

[Airborneguy]

FYI, that second link doesn't ship to New York.

 

[GTN]

Hey Doc
I have a couple 43’s. If you’re in my area and want to shoot them let me know

 

[MilesTeg]

Well I'm partial in this debate, the G43 made me a Glock fan. In all fairness IDK if I have ever even held a G26, but I would be open to trying one. If you want to shoot a G43 I will bring mine to the next shooting day.

 

[Doc8404]

Thanks everyone.

@MilesTeg will have to do one soon.

Hoping to pick up the 320 today.

 

[Podmonkey]

In NYS I'd say the 26. In a free state I'd say the 43 and a 19.

 

[Doc8404]

https://nygunforum.com/threads/she’s-here-p320.27401/

 

[Truebeliever]

For me I found the single stack moving around in my hands with recoil. After two or three shots I had to readjust my grip. It felt like it was just too thin.

The Glock 26 fills up my hand but it's slightly fat. If it was a tad thinner it would be perfect. What's that said, I'm way more accurate with the Glock 26 then with the XDS 9mm. I attribute it to the thicker grip. There is more for me to hold onto and my shooting hand's fingers aren't getting in the way of my support hand like they did with the thin single stack.

I have the same issue with the 27 with that finger extension magazine. I just use the standard magazine and curl my finger under it. Sort of like a snub nose revolver shooting. It’s more comfortable