Regarding the gen 4 Glock 26: I’m interested any available range reports, round counts, failures, ammo used, other issues, etc. Opinions are welcome, but a general consensus about reliability is the main focus.
I realize it’s pretty early for this question…
Thanks in advance.
I got one a few weeks back from Buds Gun Shop in Lexington, KY. It was a blue label with factory night sights. I’ve got around 500rds. through it now without a single issue, boring Glock reliability. Ammo used so far is Federal 115gr. JHP (9BP), Federal Champion 115gr. FMJ, Winchester white box 115gr. FMJ, Winchester M882 124gr. FMJ NATO (both the white box and Ranger versions), Speer Gold Dot 124gr.+P and 147gr. JHP, and Federal 147gr. JHP HST.
I’m also using no backstrap insert and have used 26, 19, and 17 mags with and without factory +2 basepads.
we have been testing one for the last few weeks. buy last count we were up to 3000 + rds. with no issues at all. we did install the NY+ trigger in the gun which makes the trigger fell like 20 lbs. but other than the shitty trigger she runs and shoots fine. hope this helps.
https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=70583
I haven’t fired very many additional rounds as I currently train with and carry a G27G4 as a back up to my issued G22. When I retire in a few years, I plan on selling the G27G4 and going with a G19 and G26G4.
May I ask why? Why not keep the 27 and just get a 23?
Yeah, I’m curious to hear your reason as well.
I’m finding that I’m digging my G23 more and more these days and plan to buy a new Gen4 G23 and G22 in the near future. Hell, I might even pick up a Gen4 G27 too 
Is the recoil spring setup different than the Gen3 g26s?
its the same dual setup
Then, it sounds like the Gen4 G26 shouldn’t have any of the reliability issues that have hit the Gen4 17s and 19s.
Not to speak for SWAT Lt, but I’m assuming that it is because Glocks in .40 S&W don’t have the best track record in the world. We will see what the long term assessment is on the Gen4 .40 Glock is, but there are several SMEs that have long established the problems with Glocks in calibers other than 9mm.
I carry a G23 as my primary weapon for my job, and it is certainly reliable. If given the choice, I would flush it down the toilet if I could have a G19. A G19 is demonstrably easier to shoot than the G23. The G23 is manageable, but I feel the G19 is significantly easier to shoot. Sorry for the derail, my goal is not to turn this in to 9 vs 40 thread.
Detmongo, will the 4th gens be authorized for duty/off duty?
That makes sense.
I bought one last week. 200 rounds so far, just as boring as my Gen 3 19. Been running cheap wal-mart UMC.
S.Kelly
don’t know if it is going to be. right now we are just testing it. so far no plans to test the 4th.gen 19’s don’t know why.
I actually have a G23 Gen4 that I like that I currently carry as an off duty gun. I leave G22 mags in my vehicle which will work with any of my pistols in a pinch.
I will be transitioning to the 9mm upon retirement for several reasons. I will no longer be actively hunting bad guys, but will be CCDW in case they find me. I feel the liklihood of having to shoot through a windshield/barrier will be greatly reduced. I believe the Glocks are best (most reliable, most durable) in 9mm. I shoot the 9mm better, especially one handed, and find it more controllable and enjoyable to shoot than the .40. Narrowing calibers and platforms makes logistics easier. And last but not least, I will be paying for all of my own ammo.
I believe the 9mm with good ammo works well and have no worries about it’s ability to stop a threat. Some folks are members here whose agencies issue 9mms with good ammo and they seem happy with its’ performance in OISs.
I was going to come in here and post the same thing, but I see I’m late to the party. 
Thanks for the info man.
Finally had a chance to test out a gen 4 26 this past weekend. Roughly 180 rounds with no issues. The majority was cheap white box, also had around 40 rounds of various JHP. I wasn’t sure I would like the mag release, but it was quick and efficient.
…oddly enough, the reason I asked about the reliability is I’m considering making the change from my gen 3 27/23 carry setup to a G26. Still haven’t decided on that, but I think the gen 4 will be my GSSF grab for this year…
And thanks for the input as well folks…
Since the Gen 3 G26 already had a dual recoil spring setup, it wouldn’t seem that there would have been any reason for Glock to change anything on the Gen 4 G26, other than the GRIP.
So it stands to reason that the Gen 4 G26 should have the same reliability as a Gen 3 G26. And the reports seem to be bearing that out. Sweet! :dance3:
I haven’t verified this personally, but have read that the trigger housing and trigger bar are different from the Gen 3.