G19 or G26?

[SmartAsh25]

I know I don't have to conceal it and I have Open carried on a couple of occasions. But when I'm by myself id rather not give someone an advantage of knowing I have a firearm..

The looks and side comments make me giggle though. Standing in line at the walmart pharmacy I had my shield in a fobus paddle holster when I seen two guys eyes pop out of their heads. Lol then to hear "man I thought that was a cellphone at first...its a gun! LMAO

 

[trailrider]

If it's a matter of conceal then the 26 is the obvious choice. I personally prefer the "feel" of a 19 but I'm not worried about total concealment. Let us know how you like the 26 if ya shoot it?

 

[SmartAsh25]

I love the feel of the 19! But I will definatly let you all know how it went if I get to shoot one this weekend.

 

[SmartAsh25]

i like the g19 alot, and conceal it very easily...though i dont know how big you are so it may be a different issue if you have a smaller stature

About 5'2-5'3 and average size. Not very big lol

 

[sly14]

If you are going to purchase both I would buy the 19 first then buy the 26. You know that you are happy with the 19

 

[Tinner666]

My wife liked my 19 better than the 26. The 26 just 'felt off' because of the shorter grip so we tried the Factory mag+2 and she really loved that. I bought about 4 more of those and have a few 10 rounders for making it smaller.
You'll have to decide on your own, but I thought I'd share our experience. I've even gotten to carrying it more often with the 12's.

 

[sportsman223]

Get the one that fits you best, you'll be the shooting and carrying it.
For me the G26 is my EDC, but I love my 19 also

 

[Fordtough25]

I have both as well and carry both. The 26 is super easy to hide and I love it but around this time of the year I carry my 19 a lot more and get bored with the 26. Almost got rid of it onhere but I smacked myself and realized I would miss it when it warmed up outside! They both shoot great, handle great, point great(for me). If I could only have one it would be the 19 but having both is fantastic!

 

[SmartAsh25]

Eventually I will have both! But the hubby wants a new gun as well so I have to pick just one for now hahaha. I think I'm slightly leaning towards the 26 with pinky extension... I'm going to go shoot it first. Try it out see how it feels before I buy it. I hope I like it as much as the 19!

 

[WebSnyper]

I have a 27 and a 23, same size guns as the 26 and 19, just in .40.

I carry the 27 most of the time, but the 23 is not much different in a a good IWB holster. With the .40 the 23 is easier to shoot than the 27. I don't think it would be as noticeable with a 9mm.

As others have stated, I carry the 27 with a flush mag in it, but carry the 23 mags as reloads.

I don't think you'd go wrong with either one. Some of it depends on how you will carry it.

 

[kawtech87]

Or as an option you could get the 19 and then send it to these guys: Bowie Tactical Concepts Home Page and have it cut to accept 26 mags then use 26 mags in a G19 frame for concealment and then if you want or need you can carry G19 mags with grip sleeves for full capacity.

 

[C.M.Burns]

26 first. 19 later. Or 19 right now and still get the 15 rounder before they change it. Love the baby over the compact in my opinion. So cute and manuverable

 

[HICKMAN]

You like the 19, get it. There is just not enough difference to worry about.

The longer slide will be running down your side when carrying IWB.

Besides... 15 rounds > 10 and G19 mags are like gold these days


and you can run a light on it if you want.

 

[Txlur]

26 hands down. It is much easier to conceal, can accept any mag config, smaller and lighter. It's not even a question of shooting comfort, your pinky shouldn't be doing anything, anyways. Also, no noticeable accuracy loss - where does the 19 have anything on it?

26 is the superior tool.

 

[Jeremy1066]

I have both and carry both. The 26 is noticeably lighter and more comfortable to carry and it's the one I grab first if I'm carrying IWB. I do use Pearce extensions on the magazines. Honestly, if I had purchased the 26 first, I probably wouldn't have purchased the 19. AND I usually shoot the 26 more accurately. Win/win.

 

[Taylorz71]

Get the 19 since you love it, on lighter carry days(like summer clothes) you can carry your M&P. Or both

 

[leakywaders]

It sounds like you already made up your mind so get the 19 you wont be happy til you do it.

 

[HICKMAN]

Yup, the Shield and G19 covers you for just about anything.

 

[armiker]

Go with the 26,best size and feels good with the extension.

 

[HICKMAN]

one thing I don't like about the Pearce Grip extensions is the pinch. If your fingers don't fall on the gun just right, you can get a pinched ever time you shoot.