For those who carry babyguns (sub compact)G26 vs 43?

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Ok so honest question here. Everyone is still all hyped over the G43 and the G26 has damn near gone extinct.

So ok i don't get why, what is the 43 offer over the 26.

From what I have been able to gather... the 43 is actually a little "taller" than the 26 but holds what something like 4 to 27 rounds less, ok so it's slightly thinner?
 
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Edwardteach72 said:
Ok so honest question here. Everyone is still all hyped over the G43 and the G26 has damn near gone extinct.

So ok i don't get why, what is the 43 offer over the 26.

From what I have been able to gather... the 43 is actually a little "taller" than the 26 but holds what something like 4 to 27 rounds less, ok so it's slightly thinner?
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I carry both appendix, both in gcode holsters. The 43 definitely conceals better than the 26. It is a significant difference under a tshirt for a person of average size and weight.
 
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Basically ones single stacked and the other is double stacked. G26 is double stacked so it will take the g19 extended mags. G43 is single stacked.
 
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LOL... That Big Tank you carry around with that light house light and 10x scope getting a little heavy?
 
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LOL... That Big Tank you carry around with that light house light and 10x scope getting a little heavy?
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Oh god no, i don't see the point to baby guns for the most part, if I was to go for something smaller it's be a .357magnum and only if I was to be wearing work out pants/shorts or sweats on a quick run to say the gas station

***edit*** had a ruger LCR in .357, liked it but it just sat in the safe 99% of the time so I got rid of it
 
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Edwardteach72 said:
Oh god no, i don't see the point to baby guns for the most part, if I was to go for something smaller it's be a .357magnum and only if I was to be wearing work out pants/shorts or sweats on a quick run to say the gas station

***edit*** had a ruger LCR in .357, liked it but it just sat in the safe 99% of the time so I got rid of it
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I carry a p30sk, I might entertain an xds for the hell of it. they seem like a lot of bang for the buck.
 
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I carry a p30sk, I might entertain an xds for the hell of it. they seem like a lot of bang for the buck.
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I have looked at the p30sk only for the fact the closest thing cz offer a is the RAMI and as much as I want one idk I think the p30sk would be nicer in the hand
 
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I think the G 43 has become popular simply because there has been a significant shift towards single stack 9 mm's. Kind of a flavor of the year sort of thing. I do agree that the thin profile of a single stack makes it easier to carry especially for those of us who aren't the thinnest but I don't believe guns like the G 26 and other double stack subcompacts are going anywhere because of the round count capabilities for the extra mags you may also carry.
 
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Edwardteach72 said:
I have looked at the p30sk only for the fact the closest thing cz offer a is the RAMI and as much as I want one idk I think the p30sk would be nicer in the hand
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It melts in the hand for sure, The only down fall is it's a little "fattie".. Other than that it shoots like a dream in LEM.
 
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It melts in the hand for sure, The only down fall is it's a little "fattie".. Other than that it shoots like a dream in LEM.
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I shot my buddies vp9 (first HK for me) and it really did feel hella nice in the hand, expect the p30 to feel the same, but idk if the da/sa could match a CGW p07
 
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The 43 offers nothing in my opinion over the 26. I never had a 43 but I had a an XDS 9mm which is about the same size as the 43.

In a holster at 2 o'clock, there was no difference in concealability. I found that grip length is what affects printing rather than width. The difference in width is less than a 1/4 inch in thickness.

I even carry the 26 in an ankle.

The only benefit I see is weight. A single stack is definitely lighter which equals more comfort.
 
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The 43 offers nothing in my opinion over the 26. I never had a 43 but I had a an XDS 9mm which is about the same size as the 43.

In a holster at 2 o'clock, there was no difference in concealability. I found that grip length is what affects printing rather than width. The difference in width is less than a 1/4 inch in thickness.

I even carry the 26 in an ankle.

The only benefit I see is weight. A single stack is definitely lighter which equals more comfort.
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This is the point I am trying to get out, and other than ankle carry, a good belt and holster can offset the weight issue
 
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I've been carrying my new G42. It's a tad smaller than the 43. Went from a 1911 to the G42, comfort and more determined to make kill shots. I bought +2 round extensions on it so it's at 8 rounds total.
 
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I have never picked up a G26. When the G43 came out I saw it at a LGS and asked to see it. That gun fit my hand so well I ran out and bought one the next month when I had the money. That gun single handily made me a glock fan. I Do it think there's pluses and minus of both guns and both still play a role in EDC. I do think if I do go with another small gun I will go with G26 or G33. But before I go down that road I will be buying a G19 & G17.
 
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Most people don't know how to conceal properly anyway. Their holsters have no forward cant causing their grip to stick out. Instead of getting a better holster, they buy a smaller gun. When that alleviates the problem somewhat but still prints a little, they go 2 other ways.

One. They wear an outer shirt or a bigger shirt.

Two. They tell themselves "Fuck it" and convince themselves that it is okay to print.

Three. They get an even smaller gun like a .380 for those times when they know that they cannot print.

I used to carry a full sized 1911 wearing just a t shirt and shorts. It was possible because of a heavy forward cant.
 
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MilesTeg said:
I have never picked up a G26. When the G43 came out I saw it at a LGS and asked to see it. That gun fit my hand so well I ran out and bought one the next month when I had the money. That gun single handily made me a glock fan. I Do it think there's pluses and minus of both guns and both still play a role in EDC. I do think if I do go with another small gun I will go with G26 or G33. But before I go down that road I will be buying a G19 & G17.
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Why a 17? Just curious.
 
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