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

[Eddie Gunks]

Conceal ability is directly related to handle legnth.

So adding “plus” extensions make them harder to conceal.

The 26 is hard to hold (for larger people) cause if the small grip. It is harder to shoot for small people cause of the small grip ( not enough purchase to mitigate the recoil for small hands).

The 26 is heavier than the 43. Significantly when thinking ccw and/or pocket carry.

That being said, i would take the 42 over both of the above guns. It is smaller, lighter and easier to hide. THAT is what is most important to me when considering guns of that size. If i amnot looking for small i go to G19..... or even a G17.....or a FiveSeveN.

 

[682SuperSport]

Comfort is everything and that's individual to the person. I think that trumps any caliber debate when it comes to a carry gun, you have to have the gun with you for it to be useful.

 

[Edwardteach72]

.or a FiveSeveN.

I really wanted a FiveSeveN for the longest time, finally got my hands on one and a gun shop to check it out, it felt OK at best but not for the $1,500 they were asking for it along with the neutering of New York of 20+1 to 10+1 . Then finding out about the magazine disconnect was the last bit for me, wouldn't mind one for a fun gun but I personally couldn't carry something that has a mag. disconnect

 

[freddy]

Red is 43. The 43 is a 1/4 inch thinner in the grip. Slides are about the same.

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That 1/4" is about a 30% difference in thickness. Compared to the chunky 26, the svelte 43 is significantly better at concealment in many cases. For most folks you can rest assured a 43 will print substantially less than a 26.

Try carrying the 43 for a few weeks, and then the 26 for a few weeks - same type holster, under a tshirt, appendix. You will see.

That said, I mostly go with the 26 for the ammo.

If you need to carry the anemic 380 for pocket carry than skip the 42 and go with the teeny tiny LCP II.

 

[Marine Cpl]

That 1/4" is about a 30% difference in thickness. Compared to the chunky 26, the svelte 43 is significantly better at concealment in many cases. For most folks you can rest assured a 43 will print substantially less than a 26.

Try carrying the 43 for a few weeks, and then the 26 for a few weeks - same type holster, under a tshirt, appendix. You will see.

That said, I mostly go with the 26 for the ammo.

If you need to carry the anemic 380 for pocket carry than skip the 42 and go with the teeny tiny LCP II.

I did. With an XDS. Sold the XDS and kept the 26.

 

[freddy]

I did. With an XDS. Sold the XDS and kept the 26.

Well of course you did! That plump-n-portly XDS ain't no 43. Duh.

 

[Dantheman]

The Walther PPS is great to carry and very concealable. I have a 6 rnd magazine in the pistol with 1 in the chamber and two 7 rnd magazines for reloads.

Dan

 

[Marine Cpl]

Well of course you did! That plump-n-portly XDS ain't no 43. Duh.

It's the same size. I stole this picture from Phazer's review on the other site.

 

[Defilade]

Can you get a 3 finger grip on the XDS?

 

[Marine Cpl]

Can you get a 3 finger grip on the XDS?

Not really unless your hands are small or you get the pinky extension.

 

[freddy]

It's the same size. I stole this picture from Phazer's review on the other site.

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Perhaps. But it is not stamped 'made in Austria'.

 

[UltraT]

I really wanted a FiveSeveN for the longest time, finally got my hands on one and a gun shop to check it out, it felt OK at best but not for the $1,500 they were asking for it along with the neutering of New York of 20+1 to 10+1 . Then finding out about the magazine disconnect was the last bit for me, wouldn't mind one for a fun gun but I personally couldn't carry something that has a mag. disconnect

Not to be that guy, but one quick search tells me it's fairly easy to remove the mag disconnect on your own.

 

[Marine Cpl]

Perhaps. But it is not stamped 'made in Austria'.

In that case, you are correct.

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

This is such a good thread I'm enjoying reading through it. I'm waiting for my permit so I'm doing a lot of research for what to focus on for my first pistol. Obviously how I hold them and shoot them will be a huge deciding factor but I am still so undecided on what size pistol I want. For my first pistol I want it to be as much of a back of all trades as can be before I start getting specialty niche guns.

I can't decide if I want a full size, compact, sub compact, single stack, dual stack etc..

Being that we are in the people's republic of ny, having a full size is somewhat mitigated by being stuck at 10+1 so you lose out on the 17+1 benefit of a full size. So even though full size are probably more enjoyable to shoot I think I've already narrowed down my search to a compact or subcompact. I just am not sure if a single stack is too much of a compromise going down to 6+1

 

[Edwardteach72]

This is such a good thread I'm enjoying reading through it. I'm waiting for my permit so I'm doing a lot of research for what to focus on for my first pistol. Obviously how I hold them and shoot them will be a huge deciding factor but I am still so undecided on what size pistol I want. For my first pistol I want it to be as much of a back of all trades as can be before I start getting specialty niche guns.

I can't decide if I want a full size, compact, sub compact, single stack, dual stack etc..

Being that we are in the people's republic of ny, having a full size is somewhat mitigated by being stuck at 10+1 so you lose out on the 17+1 benefit of a full size. So even though full size are probably more enjoyable to shoot I think I've already narrowed down my search to a compact or subcompact. I just am not sure if a single stack is too much of a compromise going down to 6+1

I mean larger guns have a lot more benefits than just magazine capacity.

Longer sight radius (but you should probably just go ahead and get an RMR or delta point pro) but even then, back up irons larger sight radius

Recoil impulse the longer slides are generally much smoother.

Velocity, there are starting to get more and more yes but longer barrel more time for powder to burn, faster booooolets and this translates to deeper penetration/better expansion/energy transfer or any combination of the 3

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

I mean larger guns have a lot more benefits than just magazine capacity.

Longer sight radius (but you should probably just go ahead and get an RMR or delta point pro) but even then, back up irons larger sight radius

Recoil impulse the longer slides are generally much smoother.

Velocity, there are starting to get more and more yes but longer barrel more time for powder to burn, faster booooolets and this translates to deeper penetration/better expansion/energy transfer or any combination of the 3

I think I'm leaning towards a gun the size of a g19 / CZ po7 etc. Seems to offer enough where it can fulfill multiple roles until I get specific pistols.

But I still am intrigued by the conceability of some sub compact single stacks. They seem to have unique qualities which would be very beneficial. I have been trying to learn more about the 43 and 26 so this thread is great. I didn't realize they were so close in size (except width) but I'm not sure about a 2 finger grip :/

 

[Edwardteach72]

I think I'm leaning towards a gun the size of a g19 / CZ po7 etc. Seems to offer enough where it can fulfill multiple roles until I get specific pistols.

But I still am intrigued by the conceability of some sub compact single stacks. They seem to have unique qualities which would be very beneficial. I have been trying to learn more about the 43 and 26 so this thread is great. I didn't realize they were so close in size (except width) but I'm not sure about a 2 finger grip :/

The p07 is wonderful, I've also carried a glock 17 and 19, both awesome once you ditch the shit sights and trigger. Hell buy a g19 if it's to big just chop that bitch to take 26 magazines and bam problem solved, I did it to mine and chopped a 17 to take 19

 

[Defilade]

This is such a good thread I'm enjoying reading through it. I'm waiting for my permit so I'm doing a lot of research for what to focus on for my first pistol. Obviously how I hold them and shoot them will be a huge deciding factor but I am still so undecided on what size pistol I want. For my first pistol I want it to be as much of a back of all trades as can be before I start getting specialty niche guns.

I can't decide if I want a full size, compact, sub compact, single stack, dual stack etc..

Being that we are in the people's republic of ny, having a full size is somewhat mitigated by being stuck at 10+1 so you lose out on the 17+1 benefit of a full size. So even though full size are probably more enjoyable to shoot I think I've already narrowed down my search to a compact or subcompact. I just am not sure if a single stack is too much of a compromise going down to 6+1

I have no experience with the new 2.0 compact from Smith and Wesson but I must say they have pulled it off for that do all size of the Glock 19. I am going to look into that one in the future.

 

[Edwardteach72]

I think I'm leaning towards a gun the size of a g19 / CZ po7 etc. Seems to offer enough where it can fulfill multiple roles until I get specific pistols.

But I still am intrigued by the conceability of some sub compact single stacks. They seem to have unique qualities which would be very beneficial. I have been trying to learn more about the 43 and 26 so this thread is great. I didn't realize they were so close in size (except width) but I'm not sure about a 2 finger grip :/

Hell I'm not one to go this suggestion but even check out the CZ P10c

 

[Marine Cpl]

This is such a good thread I'm enjoying reading through it. I'm waiting for my permit so I'm doing a lot of research for what to focus on for my first pistol. Obviously how I hold them and shoot them will be a huge deciding factor but I am still so undecided on what size pistol I want. For my first pistol I want it to be as much of a back of all trades as can be before I start getting specialty niche guns.

I can't decide if I want a full size, compact, sub compact, single stack, dual stack etc..

Being that we are in the people's republic of ny, having a full size is somewhat mitigated by being stuck at 10+1 so you lose out on the 17+1 benefit of a full size. So even though full size are probably more enjoyable to shoot I think I've already narrowed down my search to a compact or subcompact. I just am not sure if a single stack is too much of a compromise going down to 6+1

If you are looking for a jack of all trades, the Glock 26 is it. It shoots like a full sized. It conceals like a Glock 43. It'll accept a Glock 19's barrel. It'll accept a Glock 17 and 19's magazines. They make sleeves for those larger magazines. They have magazine extensions too.

Stock Glock 26 and Glock 26 with Glock 19 barrel.

Glock 26 with Glock 19 magazine and sleeve.

Glock 26 with pinky extension.

All magazines.

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

If you are looking for a jack of all trades, the Glock 26 is it. It shoots like a full sized. It conceals like a Glock 43. It'll accept a Glock 19's barrel. It'll accept a Glock 17 and 19's magazines. They make sleeves for those larger magazines. They have magazine extensions too.

Stock Glock 26 and Glock 26 with Glock 19 barrel.

Glock 26 with Glock 19 magazine and sleeve.

Glock 26 with pinky extension.

All magazines.

Very nice. Where do you get the mags with pinky extensions?

Do you notice any accuracy decrease going to the 26's shorter barrel?

 

[Edwardteach72]

Or if you are feeling real frisky throw in the extendo

 

[Marine Cpl]

Very nice. Where do you get the mags with pinky extensions?

Do you notice any accuracy decrease going to the 26's shorter barrel?

Any online place like Midway USA will sell the accessories.

No. Barrel length doesn't accuracy like many think. It only affects velocity. In the Glock 26's case, it is only a half inch shorter than the Glock 19.

 

[ECU Pirates]

If you are looking for a jack of all trades, the Glock 26 is it. It shoots like a full sized. It conceals like a Glock 43. It'll accept a Glock 19's barrel. It'll accept a Glock 17 and 19's magazines. They make sleeves for those larger magazines. They have magazine extensions too.

Stock Glock 26 and Glock 26 with Glock 19 barrel.

Glock 26 with Glock 19 magazine and sleeve.

Glock 26 with pinky extension.

All magazines.

Shoots like a full size? It's also missing something Will.

 

[Marine Cpl]

Shoots like a full size? It's also missing something Will.

Yep. It recoils like a full sized. Many have said they actually shoot them better than a full sized if you search it on Google.

 

[Phazer]

It's the same size. I stole this picture from Phazer's review on the other site.

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Wow...glad someone finally found those comparison images useful.

 

[Marine Cpl]

Wow...glad someone finally found those comparison images useful.

That one with all the handguns lined up that you took is useful too.

 

[Phazer]

It's the same size. I stole this picture from Phazer's review on the other site.

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Here's the side view comparison of the Glock 43 and XDS 9mm 3.3" barrel:

 

[ECU Pirates]

Yep. It recoils like a full sized. Many have said they actually shoot them better than a full sized if you search it on Google.

I have shot all size glocks. The baby glocks have more felt recoil than the compact/full size. The 27 is not that pleasant to shoot. It's missing the light rail Will. Not a jack of all trades sir.

 

[Eddie Gunks]

The p07 is wonderful, I've also carried a glock 17 and 19, both awesome once you ditch the shit sights and trigger. Hell buy a g19 if it's to big just chop that bitch to take 26 magazines and bam problem solved, I did it to mine and chopped a 17 to take 19

Yup. The cz po7 is nice. I had one with the manual safety. The trigger was awesome for what it was.

Never really carried it. Sold it. I dont miss it.