Which Glock for Concealed Carry

Most that know me from the other forum know I don't care for Glocks; however, a little advice from someone who has had to carry them for duty and off-duty while an LEO in Georgia. I know lots of folks love the babies, and I'm not trying to sway you into another gun, this is just my experience, and what I've seen on the range during quals with duty and off-duty guns. Depending on your hand size, and you really have to have some small hands, usually the full size, or compact are the best for carry on or off duty due to the ability to reload quickly if needed. With the baby Glocks you have to get that little pinky out of the way, and if your not careful you'll roll some hide from your palm into the magwell. I've done it myself with a G27, and have seen lots of other folks do the same with the little short mags. I'm a firm beleiver in if your going to carry the baby Glock carry the next larger guns mag as a reload. Your still going to have to get that pinky out of the way, but your chances of rolling some meat into the mag well are less. Now back to your hand size, I've seen this happen with the compact models as well, just not as often. Its best to hold the gun in your hand without the mag in, and see if you can see part of your palm past the grip, if you can get yourself some of the mags for the next larger gun, and use those for your reloads.

I know alot of folks don't practice with their carry guns like they do with their competition guns, but you just may need to, cause if you catch that pinky, or palm in that magwell its going to hurt!!
 
Most that know me from the other forum know I don't care for Glocks; however, a little advice from someone who has had to carry them for duty and off-duty while an LEO in Georgia. I know lots of folks love the babies, and I'm not trying to sway you into another gun, this is just my experience, and what I've seen on the range during quals with duty and off-duty guns. Depending on your hand size, and you really have to have some small hands, usually the full size, or compact are the best for carry on or off duty due to the ability to reload quickly if needed. With the baby Glocks you have to get that little pinky out of the way, and if your not careful you'll roll some hide from your palm into the magwell. I've done it myself with a G27, and have seen lots of other folks do the same with the little short mags. I'm a firm beleiver in if your going to carry the baby Glock carry the next larger guns mag as a reload. Your still going to have to get that pinky out of the way, but your chances of rolling some meat into the mag well are less. Now back to your hand size, I've seen this happen with the compact models as well, just not as often. Its best to hold the gun in your hand without the mag in, and see if you can see part of your palm past the grip, if you can get yourself some of the mags for the next larger gun, and use those for your reloads.

I know alot of folks don't practice with their carry guns like they do with their competition guns, but you just may need to, cause if you catch that pinky, or palm in that magwell its going to hurt!!

Great advice. That's what I was looking for. Now who has a G19 for sale?
 
Been said already, but +1 from me: I carry the G17 @ 4 o'clock IWB with no problems. Shorts (with a belt) & t-shirts no problem. I'm 6'4" and 235.

It took me very few repeats of pinky abuse with my XD9 sc to realize I needed a different route, plus I wanted to start competing with my carry rig, so I switched.

G19 is probably a great medium between concealability and functional size. Hmm... maybe I need one :huh:
 
I carry a G-22 in a Kytac holster. I have been using this since David started making these. I had him cut the front down because I had a rotator tear at the time and still carry in the same holster. I like the way the G-22 fits my hand better than the smaller glocks. I’ll usually just have a t-shirt on unless it’s cold. If I’m in a good mood I’ll carry a j frame in offside front pocket too.
Mark
 
There is only 1 baby glock I carry and thats a G36 (Its really the same size as my 23). In all honesty, the 23 is what I carry the most.
 
I have been shooting my Glock 19 in USPSA production for about 9 months now and it has been my carry gun since I got my permit back in September. I carry it in a Comp-Tac MTAC IWB holster (leather/kydex blend). I like this setup because I don't have to wear anything special for concealment. I just put my Looper Leather belt on my pants/shorts, grab a shirt (usually a t-shirt or button down shirt), and off I go. I carry in the 3-4 o'clock position and have not had any problems with comfort or being made.

The 19 is great for concealment, but sometimes I wonder if I could get away with using a G17 because of my above average height. (6'8" 230)

(even better a G34?... carry and competition all in one gun!) :)
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I said that last part as a joke, but then I looked up the size differences.
G34 is only .43" taller and 1.3" longer than the G19. hmmm?
 
I did a little trading with Burk and Mack for a G19 & a G26 to try along with some sweet holsters. Thanks Guys!!! I am digging having a gun with me all the time. I talk elephant dung to everyone now because I can. While at the urinal the other day, I even told a large African American gentlemen that he had a tiny pecker just for shits and giggles. I figure if I gotta shoot him for trying to kill me its not my gun! :lol: J/K!!!

I am digging the KyTac IWB at 4:00-5:00much more than the OWB. The G19 in a OWB dug into my side while driving and rides kinda high. It also printed in a T-Shirt too. The Ky Tac IWB with a G19 feels great but it prints somewhat. I definately like the grip size of the 19 over the 26 though. The G26 is small in the hand but feels better in the holster. I am torn!

I think I have to have one of each and holsters for each to experiment with for a longer duration. I will also get an IWB for my G17 and give it a try.

The only thing I don't like about carrying all day is that the weight of either gun give me a plumbers crack. Has anybody ever compared a pocket pistol like an LCP carried in a IWB holster at 4-5:00 to a Glock 19 or G36?
 
Can you put a G26 slide on a G19 frame?

I think it would be better to chop the grip on a 19. There are some pictures somewhere of a chop that Mike did. Looks pretty sweet. I'll see if I can find them

EDIT: I just realized you said 26 slide on a 19 frame. I though you said 19 slide on a 26 frame
 
I think it would be better to chop the grip on a 19. There are some pictures somewhere of a chop that Mike did. Looks pretty sweet. I'll see if I can find them

EDIT: I just realized you said 26 slide on a 19 frame. I though you said 19 slide on a 26 frame


Yeah I am thinking short barrel with a handle I can actually grab. the G26 only marginally feels good in my hand with the pinky extension on the mag. I really need to try a single stack gun for a CCW.
 
Why would you want to put a 26 slide on a 19 frame? The frame is the part of the gun you have to conceal and keep from printing, not the barrel. If you like the feel of the 19 I would get that. I have thought about getting another 17 and having Mike chop the handle down to 26 sized handle for when I wear tighter shirts.
 
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