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Regarding getting a RASH from an IWB holster ... see http://www.texaschlforum.com/viewtopic. ... 43#p413143" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Pearce makes about 3 versions of that finger extension/3 models
1) No added capacity (for States who only allow 10 round mags anyway, but people want a finger grip)
2) +2 rounds
3) +3 rounds

Just depends which you got at GT, I dunno, but that isn't the +3 (13 rounds +1 Chambered=14) (I can tell by looking, about a quarter inch difference) it is either the +2 (12 rounds +1 Chambered =13) or the no added capacity.

I didn't realize the stuck was that big a chunk of leather. Good for Winter blocking the wind I bet.
My Comfort Carry with Comp-Tac clips is much smaller and doesn't hang way down past the 26's barrel like that. It's more combat cut-ish.

I also often use a Desantis Tuck This 2 for both a 26 and 19, and ankle holster for the 26, but I can't ankle carry the 19.

Either one is good, but I prefer my 26 over my 19 because the 26 just gives more options.

BrianSW99 wrote:I carry the 19 and have no problem concealing it with a Crossbreed Supertuck. I went with the 19 because I like all my fingers being on the grip. The main advantage I see of the 26 is the shorter grip which should help with printing, but if you add the grip extension you're not any better off in that regard than the 19. I haven't had any comfort problems with the slide length of the 19.

The main advantage of a 26 over a 19 is the shorter slide.
You can still get all fingers on the grip with an extension on a 26, but when you take a hacksaw to a 19's slide ...

Neither is really really hard to conceal, 26 is more comfortable when sitting due to the shorter slide.

26 is just more versatile.

Since it was brought up, yeah, the 26's grip is shorter, so you can use 26 or 19 mags in the 26, (or a 17 or even the 33 round) but you can not use any of the 26 mags in a 19.

26 is just more versatile.

26 is just much more versatile than a 19, unless you HAVE TO HAVE a rail.

By the way, as far as the Mag spacers ... SOFT RUBBER ones are available too, if you don't like the hard plastic
Both are available at CheaperThanDirt
(I prefer hard plastic, but here's the RUBBER one for austinrealtor who said that their hard plastic one pinched... you might like it better than the hard plastic one)
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/GRIP150-1.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Only $9.99 for 3 of them.

SOFT RUBBER SPACER on a Glock 19 mag in a Glock 26


This is the type setup I carry, so the slide is shorter than my 19, so it's easier to sit , get in/out of car/dinner table/desk chair etc due to the 26's shorter slide.

So I still have the grip of a 19, and Capcity of a 19, but the shorter 26 slide length for more comfort.
Actually I put an extended barrel on, so it's a 19 sized barrel too ... but the shorter slide is better IMHO, and I own both the 26 and 19

My 26 with a 19 barrel, 19 sized grip and 19 mag capacity, is easier to conceal and more comfortable than my 19 ... because the blocky clunky slide is shorter.

(I've owned almost every caliber+model Glock ever made except the .380 and model 18 and the model 36)

As I've said before, I own both, I"ve owned about 12 Model 19s, sold all but one. I got my 19 in 1989 had all the standard plus not-required upgrades (low light tactical sights, laser, recoil reducing mercury filled guide rod etc) ... I'd trade it for another STOCK 26 in a heartbeat if anyone wants to though.... having both, my 26 just gets carried more, and that's what a "carry gun" is for. So, probably going to get a second 26 as a BUG (BackUp Gun) with a 13 round mag (10+Pearce +3 extension) to supplement my 26 with the 19 mag/spacer+19 barrel.

I've experimented and my 26 carries well at 3:00 on the hip, the stock 26 BUG can fit SOB (Small Of Back) quite well, so my spare 20 round mags (Glock 17 mags with Pearce +3 extensions) with spacers mags can fit either, if a situation arose where I needed to use the spare mag(s).

So I can COMFORTABLY carry 70 rounds of ammo ... 16 (15+1 chambered) + 14 (13+1 chambered) [+ 20 +20 two spare mags] = 70 rounds.... if I felt the need to, but really I may leave the two spare mags at home or in the car and just carry the 2 Glock 26s for a total of 30 rounds when using my leather+kydex IWB holsters. (My "Tuck This 2" holsters have mag holders built in that are handy and help round out my beltline around the holster/pistol, so I usually carry spare mags with them for additional comfort and concealment)

http://www.pearcegrip.com/glock27.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Shown below - Model PG-2733 +2 Extension for 12 rounds+1 chambered=13 (left)) - and Model PG-39 +3 Extension (for 13 rounds+1 Chambered=14 (right))

I've tried AG spacers, and 2 other brands .... only one did I like BEST, but I forget the brand offhand ... it's the one with more texture.

I also tried various brands of extensions, I didn't care for Sherear at all, only 2 rounds and clunky, didn't care for others, and Glock's is ok but clunky .... Pearce +2 or +3 are the best.

I stippled my extensions and spacers myself too with the soldering iron.... mainly just the front and where fingertips are... did the same on the glock where fingertips are.

"Grip" on a 26 is the same size and shape as the "grip" on a 17 if you use a 17 mag and a mag spacer (for 17 to 20 rounds with extensions)

"Grip" on a 26 is the same size and shape as the "grip" on a 19 if you use a 19 mag and a mag spacer (for 15 to 18 rounds with extension)

"Grip" on a 26 is the same size and shape as the "grip" on a 26 if you use a 26 mag and only a bit more if you add a +3 Pearce extension so you have 13 rounds.

In the 26 you can always use longer mags and mag spacers or grip extenders, and still have the option of the short 10 rd 26 grip for an ankle carry if desired. Whereas with a 19 you would need a saw to cut the grip shorter.

Around the house, my 26 uses a Glock 17 Mag with a spacer so the grip is the same size, shape and length as a 17 ... except I put a +3 grip extension on it for 20 rounds (+1 chambered = 21


26 just gives more options; I keep my 33 round mags in the car and nearby, in case 21 isn't enough.

(I haven't been able to conceal it with the 33 round mag in the 26, so after I run out of the 16 to 21 rounds, I have to reach in a pocket for another 20 ... else grab the 33 off the floorboard or from the closet or drawer.)

I own both ... carry 26 IWB daily, with a Glock 19 mag and mag spacer ... the shorter 26 slide is more comfortable IWB than my 19 is.

Sometimes If I only wear a tighter Tshirt, I'll carry a 10, 12 (+2) or 13 (+3) round mag (pearce grip extenders) instead of the 15 round glock 19 mag with spacer

Glock 19 I've had since 1989 got retired from carry when I got the 26

I actually put an extended barrel on the 26, so it's essentially a 19 sized grip and barrel, but with a shorter slide; so it is easier to sit down drive etc,

All my glocks have Advantage Tactical Sights.

I wear either a t-shirt (tall from j c penneys big/tall) or gauyabarra shirt with cargo shorts (usually from WalMart).

I'd trade my 19 for a second 26 due to the versitility.