Can you guys recomend me a good realieable subcompact in 9mm.
G26…
But I ditched it when I learned that it doesn’t conceal any better than my G19. However it made a great BUG riding on my ankle.
H&K P2000SK is another good, reliable sub-compact.
I am a bit faster with the Glock 26’s trigger but prefer the H&K slightly since I shoot it more accurately. Just my experience.
I also prefer the mid-sized platforms such as the P2000 and G19 / G23s over the sub-compacts after carrying both over the years.
Anymore, if I go smaller than a mid-size, it is my Rohrbaugh R9 in my front pocket.
You’ll get the most aftermarket support with the Glock 26. You should be able to find a holster for all occasions and sights you like. Check out summitgunbroker, Aimsurplus, CDNN ect… for a deal on a police trade in.
I started back to carrying a Glock 27 about a year ago. For me it does conceal a little better because the grip doesn’t stick out as far. YMMV.
This is difficult to say, because I have gun ADD and buy and sell guns constantly, but I don’t think I’ll ever part with my Glock 26.
It conceals better than my Gen4 Glock 19, simply because I find the grip texture uncomfortable for IWB. I also like that I have more options with the G26. Depending on what I’m wearing, I can use my +2 mag or my Gap floorplate. Makes the G26 two different guns IMHO…
look at the Kahr line of subs. but their triggers are more revolver like. loooong double action.
Another vote for the Glock 26.
I EDC a G27 most warm months of the year and wear one on my vest as an on-duty backup weapon. Can’t beat the reliability, simplicity, firepower and accuracy of these little weapons.
I’ve been extremely pleased with the accuracy and reliability of both my HK P2000SK and Walther PPS.
For off duty carry, I use a HK P2000sk in .40S&W. The 9mm is the same size. I shoot the same qualification course with it as I do with my full size on-duty P2000. This includes shots at 25 yards. The recoil is certainly manageable. It is reliable. It conceals well. There are sever trigger variants available. There is a good variety of leather available. HK builds a quality product.
I like the G26. Conceals better than the 19 on my hip. Some people tend to disagree.
I’m sure I’ll get blasted for this, but I really liked my Ruger SR9c once they worked the kinks out (primarily, a stronger striker spring due to occasional light strikes…)
Not a great trigger, but decent, and you can get it down to 4.5-5lbs with a Ghost Rocket or something similar.
The downside is there aren’t a whole lot of accessories for those, which is one reason I switched to an M&P full size for competition purposes. The slide on the ruger is noticeably thinner though, and it is really easy to conceal under a tshirt.
PPS is what I would recommend
I’ll vote for the g26. I EDC the g27 with the exact same gun basically and love it.
There are many great options available and you should try them before making a decision based on what everyone else has. What shoots great in my hand my not handle well in yours…know what I mean.
Here’s a list of quality choices to check out in no particular order:
S&W M&P9c
Glock 26
Kahr PM9, MK9, K9, P9
Walther PPS
Springfield XD9c
H&K P2000sk
Ruger LC9
G-26 is an easy and awesome choice. They shoot great and carry pretty good. Not the smallest of weapons though. Never even had hiccup.
The wife’s got a PM9. Much smaller but the 6+1 capacity doesn’t give me warm and fuzzies.
nothing wrong with the glock 26, but with a nice low riding holster a g19 conceals just as well.
my current thinking on really small but effective guns centers on little 38 special revolvers. your mileage may vary.
again, the g26 is a hell of a gun, and if you think it carries better than a g19, by all means buy one. it’s a great shooting pistol and very reliable.
+1
I find with very few exceptions, if one can conceal a G26 the same will be true of a G19. The G26 is only slightly more concealable but the G19 would be substantially better in a fight. If I truly required something smaller than my G19 it would be the Kahr PM9.
The G26 DOES conceal BETTER than the G19. The G19 is easily concealable, but the 26 is smaller overall, and thus easier to hide. I love my 19 and 26, but the 26 is easier for carry.
Hk p7 would be an option. A tad larger dimensions then g26, but thinner with a longer barrel.
LSHD, what is that mag extention you’ve got on your 26?