What Glock would be best for me?

**Kahrmine** · 08-07-2012, 04:11 PM

I'm new to semi-auto handguns, and I'm interested in looking into getting a Glock. But I have some criteria. Maybe if you're experienced with Glocks you could narrow my search down to a particular model and particular generation that would fit my needs:

I tried a Glock 17 1st Gen that was really uncomfortable because the grip was too blocky and seemed large to me (maybe a later generation with better ergos?)
I would like a model that I would easily (cheaply?) be able to get a higher cap magazines for
I'd like a something as small as (or smaller) the M&P Compact size frame for better concealment
I'd prefer 9mm as I've already got a .40 M&P compact
I'd rather not have a manual safety switch

thanks in advance for your help

**Dirtypacman** · 08-07-2012, 04:19 PM

Well first off you pretty much are looking at a 19 or a 26 if you want to stay in 9mm. Depending on what generation you get the frames will be a little different I would say Gen. 3 or 4 is what you want.
This post shows the difference on frames from a quick internet search: http://www.handgunforum.net/glock/30...-my-glock.html

**LuvDog** · 08-07-2012, 04:30 PM

The 19 is bigger than the M&Pc though, so you'd be looking at a G26.

**Kahrmine** · 08-07-2012, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by Dirtypacman

Well first off you pretty much are looking at a 19 or a 26 if you want to stay in 9mm. Depending on what generation you get the frames will be a little different I would say Gen. 3 or 4 is what you want.
This post shows the difference on frames from a quick internet search: http://www.handgunforum.net/glock/30...-my-glock.html

Thanks for the link. I like the looks of the newer generations.

Are there preban magazines for the 26? If so, what is the capacity? How much can they be had for?

**TBalls** · 08-07-2012, 04:35 PM

I'm with Dirtypacman. Try to get your hands on a Gen3 or (preferably) a Gen4 19 or 26. I've got a Gen4 19 that I can let you shoot if Harvard is at all convenient.

**dnepro-mike** · 08-07-2012, 05:03 PM

g26 mag capacity is 10 rounds. no pre-ban needed, unless you want to run g19 or g17 mags in it which is kinda defeats the purpose of having really compact handgun.

i personally would not pick g26 because it's a stub of a gun, when i tried it it was very uncomfortable because grip was just to short for me. and i'm not a big guy - 5'8" and don't have shovel-hands either.

length of barrel is beside the point - too short for 9mm to achieve butter-zone velocity not a good thing if you want reliably expand those self-defence hollow points

**andypieces** · 08-07-2012, 05:18 PM

Gen3 or 4 19 is what you would be looking for. Preban mags are available, although not very cheap or readily available. They are out there if you look hard enough though.

**whatluck** · 08-07-2012, 05:29 PM

The g19 and g26 are both just as blocky as the 17. If you're hands aren't big enough for a G17 then the G26 won't really fit either. You should look into getting a single stack gun. The Walther PPS is a great gun.

Try before you buy if you can.

**andypieces** · 08-07-2012, 05:34 PM

I would also recommend the PPS9, but seeing that he was looking for Glock opinions, I went with the 19

**RUT** · 08-07-2012, 06:14 PM

>>Gen3 or 4 19 is what you would be looking for<<

Ditto that

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