I use a G19 AIWB holster for the 26. The extra length helps keep it upright and secure from folding over the belt line.

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Originally posted by Rawny:
Is it just too snappy in the small package? Odd that nobody said that about the G33. Just too few owners out there?

Back when I bought my gen2.5, I was using CorBon 115 grain +P hollowpoints for self defense. I've always been amazed that CorBon manages to rate this load as +P and not +P+, because it is (or, at least it was back then) a wrist-snapping load to shoot. It's rated by the manufacturer at 1350 fps out of a 4" barrel.

As I noted earlier, the gen2.5 G26 lacks checkering on the front strap. The "grenade" checkering Glock incorporated into the gen3 pistols is not particularly effective, but it's better than nothing.

When shooting the CorBon 115 out of my gen2.5, I found that I had to adjust my grip every two or three shots. No matter how much of a death grip I put on the pistol, the muzzle rise was such that I could not keep a good handle on the pistol. The addition of traction tape on the front strap made all the difference, and these days, the pistol wears a Talon Grip applique. My gen3 G26 has a stipple job, and my gen5 G26 has TalonGrip. No matter how you go about it, I do recommend that you make sure that at least the front strap of the G26/27/33 has aggressive texturing.

I can only imagine what shooting .40 S&W and 357 SIG out of these pistols must be like.

Extended base plates help quite a bit, whether it's an old Pearce Grip extension as pictured in my pic on page one, which does not increase magazine capacity, or Glock's +2 extension, or any number of manufacturer's extensions, anything which allows a four-finger grip is helpful.

The advantage, though, of the G26, is compactness, and if you get one of these pistols, you need to make sure you can control it with the flat base plates. These days, my G26s get fed Federal HST 124 grain, either standard pressure or +P, usually the former.

The 26 is the most versatile nine Glock makes. It remains relevant almost three decades after its introduction. That’s staying power!

I had all these issues with the G26 and tried every magazine extension and was about to get rid of it. My issue was the back of the grip was too short and didn’t want a larger full length grip because then it’s the size of my G19. I came across Hyve Technologies extension and it’s almost perfect. The only “Drawback” is the weight, it’s only in aluminum and not plastic. But it completes the rear grip/backstrap perfectly allowing a complete firm grip. And it keeps the gun low profile and adds a plus 2. I highly recommend it.

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Originally posted by dubagel:
I came across Hyve Technologies extension and it’s almost perfect.

That's a good-looking part:

https://hyve-technologies.com/...se-for-the-glock-26/

I notice that they recommend gen4 or gen5 magazines. That makes sense, since the gen3 has been made so long, those mags have gone through several changes. These days, I recommend gen5 magazines across the board. They incorporate all the changes and the spring tension is higher with the gen5 mags, at least it seems that way to me.

Also, note that this manufacturer does not recommend an extended spring. Unlike the G17 and G19 magazines, changing to an extended spring is not necessary for the G26. That's nice, because it means it's that much cheaper to extend the capacity of your G26 mags.

I owned various kinds of glocks for over twenty years before I got a 26. I wanted one, but it just didn't happen. I can't believe I waited so long.

I'll echo what I'm seeing others saying; Had one for 20+ years, and it ate *everything* I put through it.

G26 mags, G19 mags, G17 mags, G18 mags? No issues.

Leftover so-so ammo? No issues.

Not one single bobble, misfeed, nothing. Boringly reliable, as they say,

Others can (and do) come and go, but if you want a great double-stack that will just work, you'd be hard pressed to come up with anything that will fit the bill more so than the good old G26.

Although I must admit, I am liking the looks of a 365 these days... We shall see.

Still love mine and definitely prefer the Glock +2 base plates over the Pearce +0 ext. No pinch, comfy grip, little extra ammo made it better all around.

I wanted a Glock 26 since the day they came out, but it just felt horrible in my hand. It felt like the proverbial 2X4, which was odd considering I loved the feel of my Gen3 Glock 19.

The subtle difference in the Gen4 grip made all the difference in the world for me. I probably carry my Glock 26 as much as I do my PX4 Compact.

I'm also a huge fan of the Magpul 12 round mags. It gives you just enough extra grip to get your pinky and just slightly smaller that the Pearce +2. Not to mention I don't worry about the Pmags dumping rounds on the ground.
(And they will fit in the IDPA BUG box too. )

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Also, note that this manufacturer does not recommend an extended spring.

IIRC, that's because the G26 magazine spring is the same part number as the G19 spring. (I cannot recall the source for this, but it sticks out in my mind.)

In any case, a person can do far worse than a G26. I've never been lucky enough to find a 2.5, but I've had multiple copies of all the other generations of this mighty little pistol. Currently enjoying a USA made gen 5.

I have Hyve extensions for my 43X and they work fine.

I'm field testing a forfeited gen5 Glock 26 now and I am using two Magpul 12rd mags. The mag that came with the 26th had a Peace extension that was mangled when put on and only holds 11 and had feeding issues. So far 100 rounds of FMJ and 100 rds of JHP through the Magpuls and no issues.

I guess whatever the issue with the gen5 26 and these mags have been solved.

Not sure who makes the sites.




I carried a 33 for years, the dual recoil spring actually made shooting my gen3 33 softer than my gen3 32.

My 26 is the only Glock I have left. Gave my 21,19, and 43 to my oldest son. It my EOTWAWKI handgun.

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Originally posted by BennerP220:
I know why it took so long. I always figured that I would always have some sort of mag extension on the mag I’d carry in the G26 so I might as well carry a G19. So, I’ve done that for over two decades.

A buddy and me did a trade a couple of months ago. The G26 was a gen3 so I stippled it and added some extended controls and night sights. I love this thing! All mags carried by our local agencies will work in my G26, which was the main reason I wanted it.

It’s not just a complete joy to shoot but it is really great to carry. I am just thrilled with it and still surprised how happy I am to have it. I’m a little miffed at myself for waiting so long. I still love my G19. But, the simplicity of the G26 with no light or optic just make it easy.

Very nice job with your work. You have some nice skills and vision.

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Originally posted by 357fuzz:
I had a G33 as well. The “Pocket Rocket”. Now that one shot easier than the G27. Not as easy as the G26. It wasn’t a matter of how they shot it was a matter of how they fit in the hand and how they felt on my body. Fat little bastards. When I worked plain clothes I carried my full size issued Glock 90% of the time because it felt better in the hand and it felt better against me whether it be IWB or OWB carry. Weird I know, but that’s how it was for me. If it wasn’t for the G43X I would be dragging around a G19 for off duty carry.

I bought a G33 with the intention of running a G27 barrel in it.
I already had the G26, it was the second firearm I ever bought.



I liked it so much I had CCR CPII the slide and barrel.





Ran the 357sig barrel for years, same thing in my Gen 3 G22.
I also feel the 357sig was easier to shoot than the 40 in both guns.
Although I sold them both, with the extra barrels, in my caliber consolidation.



My 1996 (I think) Gen 2.5 G26 is a 'hand down to the kids when it's time' firearm.
It was the 'conceal carry' gun at the time when I purchased it.

Thank you so much. I’m really happy with how well it turned out. It’s really a joy to carry and shoot.

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Originally posted by Vaftocr:

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Originally posted by BennerP220:
I know why it took so long. I always figured that I would always have some sort of mag extension on the mag I’d carry in the G26 so I might as well carry a G19. So, I’ve done that for over two decades.

A buddy and me did a trade a couple of months ago. The G26 was a gen3 so I stippled it and added some extended controls and night sights. I love this thing! All mags carried by our local agencies will work in my G26, which was the main reason I wanted it.

It’s not just a complete joy to shoot but it is really great to carry. I am just thrilled with it and still surprised how happy I am to have it. I’m a little miffed at myself for waiting so long. I still love my G19. But, the simplicity of the G26 with no light or optic just make it easy.

Very nice job with your work. You have some nice skills and vision.

The G26 never did it for me.

It's one of the only Glocks that I could never shoot well, with the other being the oddball G36 (single stack .45, that felt like gripping a 1x4, and was so unpopular that Glock never bothered to update it past Gen 3).

The G26 just never worked for me. I think it has to do with the high hump in the backstrap. I shoot the hell out of the G17, G19, and even G34, but the subcompact is another matter.

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Originally posted by RogueJSK:
The G26 never did it for me.

It's one of the only Glocks that I could never shoot well, with the other being the oddball G36 (single stack .45, that felt like gripping a 1x4, and was so unpopular that Glock never bothered to update it past Gen 3).

The G26 just never worked for me. I think it has to do with the high hump in the backstrap. I shoot the hell out of the G17, G19, and even G34, but the subcompact is another matter.

I had a G30S and bought a G36 frame for it.
That G36 frame had some terrible pinky bite.
The G30S/G36 being 45ACP was too much for me to consistently shoot to carry.
Sold them both years ago.







Despite the pinkie bite I shot the G36 frame better.

The 26 isn't sexy or trendy. It's not available in pastel colors and isn't written up in every gun mag on a monthly basis. BUT: as a tool for launching bullets on target it's as good as anything on the market and a lot cheaper than a whole lot of them. Mine is only at 10,000 rounds without a failure of any kind. I replaced the recoil spring about 10 years ago just because I had an extra one.

I have found I shoot a 26 better than a 19.
Must have weird hands.


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