The Best Handgun For EDC Concealed Carry In 2024 - Tell Me Otherwise

[@spnfirearms]

Sorry guys!! KZbin turned my comments off… respect

[@appalachianpatriot1796]

Seriously thought you were getting too much hate from the sig sisters. 😅

[@keithgraham9547]

The Platform -That-Must-Not-Be-Named has automatically deleted about half my posts since January 1. Other people have told me the same. If you have two words together that their A. I cen-SOOOR doesn't like, it's gone, even if very benign.

[@BlueRidgeCritter]

​@@appalachianpatriot1796I was worried about the exact same thing lol

[@frymann2342]

That’s what everyone says that can’t handle the caliber. I carry Glock 30 45 acp and everyone who shoots with me either shoots 9mm or shoots 22 and call my 45 too snappy. I’m honestly surprised how many people carry a 22 caliber. And I’m surprised how many people don’t do their research before talking down calibers.

[@frymann2342]

Yeah KZbin is turning off comments to you and Reno and a few other gun tubers with no warning. Scary times. Can’t express yourself nor practice your 2 amendment rights responsible. But I’m seeing a bunch of irresponsible gun tubers shooting houses and the sky and KZbin thinks that’s cool so they don’t silence them. SMH. Love your shit bro.

[@AudioGardenSlave123]

The only thing that makes a gun outdated is when the manufacturer no longer produces parts or stops doing service on it.

[@spnfirearms]

Agreed 100%! Respect

[@Hialeah1925]

This man 👆 up there is a genius!

[@Chiko561]

Well said

[@davidanglin3358]

I have a 1.0 Shield, and I carry it regularly and don’t feel under gunned. If it works well and someone can shoot it well, it’s not outdated.

[@spnfirearms]

Agreed 100%, respect

[@keithwingfield5101]

I bought the gen 5 26 MOS because of you! Appreciate the content!

[@spnfirearms]

Great choice! And no problem man, thanks for watching and respect

[@douglasphillips24]

Been carrying mine and practicing draw from concealment cause with flush mag takes more practice but the Gen 5 26 grip feels better to me.

[@PointWithin]

I’m really on the fence between MOS or not. I can get non MOS blue label for $475 or MOS standard pricing about $620. Sheesh 🙄

[@BlueRidgeCritter]

No, the 26 is still one of their big sellers, and for a reason - The reliability and versatility are still almost unmatched, and as you said, that thick slide that everyone likes to pick on, is actually it being a short battle size pistol. Different tools for different jobs. I have a 26/4 and a 26/5, And over the past couple of years I've added a 19/5 and a 27/5. I have really warmed up to the Gen 5. I am a lefty for one, but besides that, I do find them more accurate and they shoot much smoother, and personally, out of a fairly decent number of Glocks that I own (nothing compared to your quantity I'm sure, but more than most people), The Gen 5 triggers are by far the best. I have other pistols as well from other brands, and honestly I don't think the Gen 5 triggers are any worse than some of the others that I have. You should have seen what I had to do to get the trigger right on a shield. Talk about fit and finish issues... But anyway, I still waver between those pistols, and the occasional one with the 43X, but I am rapidly coming back to the 26 and 27. I really like 40, and I have talked to an awful lot of people who still like it, and I have heard several people in gun stores say they think it's probably going to make a comeback. We will see, but anyway God bless, and thank you for the video!

[@donniejobe5662]

Not outdated, still very reliable.

[@Hotel8k3k]

Picked up a 26 gen 5. I am impressed. I like it better than my Shield plus 9mm. It feels smaller than the Shield when carrying it. YMMV

[@douglasphillips24]

The 26 Gen 5 MOS really growing on me even though have no optic yet cause I hear the SCS screws breaking so looking for another option that have to use plate . Love the 26 fat baby.

[@thewalls7770]

I replaced a Glock 19, a P30sk, a Glock 48, and a Jframe with one Gen 5 26. I want to pick up an MOS model because I'm dot curious.

[@michaelschaffer9165]

I've owned several Shields. Carried them for years. Now Shield Plus is my favorite.

[@jeggersiv]

I rented another gun on Sunday. I thought it was performing well, then I switched it out for a G26 rental and my groups got even tighter. So far I haven't shot any other small gun better. I'm going to try more before I buy one, but so far nothing compares in accuracy.

[@keithgraham9547]

I went to a G33 for summer carry. (Same size, but 357 SIG.) I think 9mm ammo is cheap but lousy unless you buy the $1+/round stuff. Better performance than 9mm +p with 357 SIG and flat nose ammo, everything you need in a round, at 46¢ per round

[@taylorsessions4143]

​@@keithgraham9547that's a hot take! I need to get into 357 Sig

[@propblast82nd]

My old 1911 and Gen2 Glock 19 maybe considered outdated but I’m still carrying them ❤

[@robertensign8786]

Can’t go wrong with that.

[@codycornell5036]

I choose a very similar option, HK P30sk or VP9sk. Very similar to your Glock 26. Just like to have something different other than “just a Glock”. Great handgun regardless! Love the videos and seeing how much the channel is growing!

[@spnfirearms]

Yessir, I have the p2000sk and love it. Great choices, respect and thank you

[@PlugNuster]

You are singing to the choir with me bro. The G26 is my absolute favorite EDC. With the flush fit 10 rnd mag and a 15 rnd mag with X-Grip in my pocket. It don't get any better.

[@juliuscowart6308]

😂 thought I was the only one still love the gen 3 Glock 😂

[@jackmcminn2520]

I think the thicknesses and weight of the 26 is one of the reason it shoots better than a lot of the other subcompact s

[@badboybob]

Couldn't agree more!!

[@ChrisfromGeorgia]

As far as your S&W Shield, I really dig it! I’m thinking about picking one up, but keeping it mostly stock. Down the road, I may change out the trigger out to one with a flat face. I definitely subscribe to your logic behind owning different caliber firearms. Imo, it is a wonderful choice for such an easily concealable firearm that packs a punch! Take care SPN and I hope you and your family are doing wonderful. 👍🏻💯

[@spnfirearms]

I really appreciate this comment man, thank you. To you and yours as well! Respect

[@ChrisfromGeorgia]

@@spnfirearms 🫡💯

[@davetaylor8350]

Right on SPN! I got my 48. But wish I still had my G26 gen5. Big mistake to sell it. The buyer I sold it to was a Glock hater until he fired it and starting EDC'n it. Getting another one someday.

[@spnfirearms]

Respect! Love the 48 as well. Respect

[@davidbarnes7999]

@spn firearms. I think I have watched most if not all of your videos and shorts especially on the glock 26. But, I did try something different and acquired a sig p365 xmacro about 9 months ago. After about 3k rounds thru the macro (range & training time) and vetting the hell out of it, I’m going back to my gen 5 mos glock 26 w/holosun scs for my EDC. For me, like you say, it just shoots better for me and my hand size and also my mindset. The macro is a good pistol, but call me a glock tard, I don’t care, it’s what works and works well. Plus I’ve been shooting glocks since 1990, so there’s that. keep up the great reviews and appreciate your dedication!

[@sleepzsobkfly]

The g26 is a very old platform but guess what I still love it very versatile, it disappears, can hold the big brother mags if needed and they run so yeah I’m a g26 boy 🤷🏾‍♂️🤫🤣

[@glocksNgrippers]

The G26 and G19 are the only pistols i've ever wanted or needed for my edc. Love my little G26, i shoot just as good if not better with it than my G19.

[@TacticalToolBelt]

EDC has been an Mr920L w/ optic & light appendix for well over a year and a half now. If you WANT to carry, you will lmao (being a big dude helps as well 😅)

[@WesTexan]

I have to get a gee baseplate for my 10 round mags. My finger hangs off the grip a little. Not my pinky but my ring finger

[@c.rodriguez7976]

As long as my G19/G23 keep being 100% reliable, I don’t feel the need for the latest and greatest.

[@keithgraham9547]

Ditto my Glocks and SIG P229 in the rotation. They're proven.

[@TheWhiteHouseNuclearBunker]

If the 26 had a light mount I'd love it. That's why I carry a 17 with a 17 frame and a 17 frame chopped to a 26 so it runs the same slide, optic, trigger, light everything, just gotta swap frames

[@Sleeper-Slug6]

Who makes this holster?

[@BT2SS]

Holosun SCS man! Direct mount, sits super low in the cut, flush with top of the slide.

[@Snakebit777]

It’s nice to hear somebody talk about being So enamored about the generation three Glocks, I too I am in the same camp as you all my Glocks are generation three And they’ve had many many rounds fired through them never one failure to fire or failure to eject they’ve fun flawlessly for years and years and years. The only other one I have is a GEN five Glock 45. Which also seems to be very very good. And has run flawlessly So far

[@salvadormelendez9749]

Holosun makes an SCS optic model with the MOS footprint. It sits so low on the slide that you can cowitness with stock Glock iron sights.

[@appalachianpatriot1796]

I traded my 26.5 after having issues drawing. I can shoot it perfectly but getting it out in a hurry wasn’t happening. I had an extension but that just made it a 19 with a wobbly tip like my 30. I finally caved in and went with a 43x and for me it’s perfect. Appendix carry for short people is tricky.

[@anthonygerber8261]

I like your handgun choices. I like 9 mm too but I like oddball calibers.

[@demetriusdaniel5645]

I have a question about that Glock performance trigger do u use it as your edc or is it just something for the range? Great video huge Glock guy and love the 26 it’s just a great handgun all around.

[@GerryHicks-ki5uf]

Glock 26’s handgun is NOT outdated. It’s extremely hard to find G26 mag in stock or online.

[@stilllife74]

why do you never mention the gen 4's? just wondering cause its what i run

[@Sleeper-Slug6]

Hey SPN! Who makes the holster on the thumbnail?

[@larryl603]

I think there is something magical about the glock 26 it is the best shooting glock for me also the 27 and the 29 they are the best of all the glocks and I have carried them for a lot of years and they work every time you need them great vid keep doing what you do thanks

[@mohr4less]

Most people going in to buy guns now barely even shoot them and lean far more into how the gun feels in their hand than how it shoots, which makes Glock’s grip angle and short grip seem silly and uncomfortable… But then you go shoot it and it shoots almost like a 19, rather than the tiny snappy guns. The first time I held a Glock, I almost immediately wrote it off compared to the Walther or Sig or S&W options. Until I shot it… so glad I burned a bunch of time at the range doing “research.”

[@mpeek8209]

I have pretty much all the M&P variants and just buy barrels in the other calibers for the pistols that will cycle them. Full size 40 with a 9mm barrel same with the compact.

[@Caddi1985]

I have a p320 xcompact and a hellcat. I like the xcompact, but the beavertail makes it annoying to carry. The Hellcat is perfect to carry; I just need to find a good holster for it. I currently have a holster from Bordertown Holsters that was for my Hellcat pro when I had it.

[@jeggersiv]

QUESTION: does the barrel that they put in gen 5's make any difference compared to the previous gens?

[@ThatMDubyaGuy]

In a 19-5, compared to several examples of the 19-2 and 19-3, the answer is definitely yes.

[@robertofigueroa465]

Best EDC is the one you are proficient with, practice with, familiar with, sleep with.😂. Everything else is just someone's opinion, and you know what they say about that.

[@ironvoice5079]

9 MM has always been my caliber of choice even when .40 was the big deal. Have never faced ammo shortage as I always keep plenty inventory on hand.

[@patriotnorthgaming9122]

Hi SPN, just curious - what makes you love the gen 3 Glocks over gen 5? Is it the finger grooves or something else? I'm hoping to buy a 26 soon and I'm on the fence about generation

[@spnfirearms]

Hello, the generations don’t matter too much but I like the Gen 3’s for parts and comparability as well as being the most tested. But you can’t go wrong with any! Respect

[@patriotnorthgaming9122]

@spnfirearms makes sense, thanks for the reply sir 🙏

[@king_Charles501]

Still aint got a glock 26 but i do have a ruger lcp max and taurus GX4. They are currently making me wish i would have just went and found a glock 26. Its next on my list for sure do. Got the lcp and gx4 for steals do. Should I keep looking for a gen 5 or get a gen 3? The gen 3s are like 480 to 550 around my area

[@thinkb4uspeak643]

Probably better off going with the Gen 5 unless you happen to find a great deal on a gen 3 ,imo the g5 is slightly superior to the g3 but that's just what I think.always go with what feels best for your price point and way more importantly with what feels better in your hand, which should be the main thing anyway atleast to me.

[@michaelmendez5658]

What holster is that?

[@Logjammer69]

What grips are those

[@spnfirearms]

Handleit edge series grips!

[@jamesk1996]

Can you pocket carry this?

[@rat_crispy1013]

What grips are those? When you said it it rolled off of your tongue so quick I didn’t understand lol Thanks dude 🍻

[@jonspencer7004]

did you say you have 12 or 13 g26's?????

[@kjaxxn]

I’m running the exact same Shield ( .40 / .357 Sig conv. ) summer edc. I threw a Overwatch Precision trigger in it. Outdated? Ok, but she’ll hunt. Running the “Liberty” .357 Sig ammo tames that recoil and makes it all the more manageable. ( I personally, would luv to have a SA/DA hammer fired Version. ) Yeah I kno, dream on right? lol

[@spnfirearms]

Great choice. Agreed 100%. My shield is a beast and I’m On point with it. Respect

[@BigSil57]

So the Glock performance trigger work with Gen 3 Glocks? I thought it was only Gen 5..?

[@dawhitecastle]

What Holsters’s is that in the thumbnail?

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

I still can’t wrap my head around people arguing that one caliber is better than another. It’s a bullet and they will all do basically the same thing. It really is cringy when I hear people try to argue about calibers. You using oddball rounds is actually pretty smart.

[@erikchristopherson9700]

Reliable firearms, who’s manufacture continues making parts is not outdated

[@32189djsddk]

Does the shorter grip make this more concealable than your other single stack options?

[@alanrawson-wg8io]

I prefer the 43x but the shield 2.0 is nice too. I find myself carrying 45 XDS most of the time though. I had anXD9 subcompact but sold it like an idiot, been looking for another since.

[@toni2900]

People act like an “outdated” pistol wont still put a hole in you.

[@Zombie34343]

@spnfirearms Can you do a mini video on your Glock 42 Hawg holster, I have seen all your videos regarding it. Recently saw another video of the setup and it seemed the holster moved quite a bit with the ultra clip. Can you show us how steady it is in appendix carry. Thanks and love the vids, keep up the great work!

[@kentuckychorizo]

Classic will always be good. New is not always better, a deal is a deal.

[@Mike-Olds-1]

Old or outdated ? Also probably means more reliable and better build quality. More rounds doesn’t mean much if it doesn’t run. Or the quality is short lived

[@Rustypan471]

I wish I could afford all the pistols I want. Excellent video

[@adamarchuleta3442]

Just picked up a gen 5 a couple of weeks ago because of your reviews 🔥

[@spnfirearms]

Great choice, can’t go wrong with it! Respect

[@timothysalinas37]

I'm not hating on the gun being dated. Compare this to just the Canik MC9. It takes full size mags, has pick rail, comes with cleaning tools appendix holster, better trigger, slimmer, better sights, red dot ready no plates needed annnnddddd on top of all that its around $150-$200 cheaper. There are simply too many other options out there.

[@edwinmartinez-ql2uh]

What holster is this in the picture of the video ? The one with discreet concept carry clips

[@spnfirearms]

V2 holster from blacksmithtactical. Code:spn for 10% off!

[@GlockFanboy45]

The 26 is good for mag compatibility but overall I would go with the 19 I’d rather have a little longer grip so no pinky hang and little less room for error grabbing the g19 grip than the 26 grip when drawing from a holster. The g19 is the most popular iconic gun in the world. If shtf can’t go wrong with either. Both are fully capable for nightstand or Edc. I’m just a Glock fanboy don’t mind me!

[@terrymax5340]

I put away my 6 shooter ruger . Went out and bought the Glock 26 and 19 .

[@donniejobe5662]

Will Gen3 26 sights fit the Gen5 26?

[@Adam_Wilde]

I have the Holosun SCS on my G19 MOS that screws directly in to the slide, no plate. That's the way to go. Cowitnesses with the sights immediately. Hopefully all optic companies offer something like that. Today I am concealed carrying the G19 with a flannel over my shirt as well. But I love my gen5 G26 for when the weather is warmer and I'm not wearing overshirts. My 26 is not MOS, and Glock still hasn't given the G26 a rail, but to be honest, I carry my G26 as smallest and lightest option. I also pocket carry a powerful little flashlight 🔦 qnd practice the flashlight and handgun techniques. Even though I could get a light for my G19, I haven't felt the need to do so yet. The only upgrade to my 26 is getting iron night sights. Would love to try out the performance trigger but there's also something attractive to me about going basic as much as I can 😂

[@reaper_6six6]

Any gun that shoots and functionally is good and there still having parts for it being made till this day. Its not outdated. It may not be “new” but i bet they will out shoot 60% of these newer guns. Most guns have such gritty triggers. Again they can be changed out easily it all comes down to what you can afford and if it makes sense for you!

[@desmorris2193]

This channel is gonna have a million subs someday

[@spnfirearms]

I appreciate that! Respect

[@iwantosavemoney]

357 is a nice round I like it also

[@tbrezzythesinger6633]

Bigger grip called double stack grip

[@gregorysloat4258]

I don’t see a need for a red dot on a pistol, so MY Glock 26 Gen 5 wears Glock OEM night sights.

[@anthonygerber8261]

What Handle It grips do you like? Sandpaper? Rubber?

[@CameronHelms-ch777saved]

Talon rubber grips

[@MrGabrielJude]

The absolute best CCW handgun is the one you are going to carry every day.

[@angelos3338]

G27 .40 really got me hook with it and its my EDC now . But to be honest i rotate with a taurus G2 with custom parts and it runs awesome 🤗

[@kellycurtsinger9423]

Hey SPN, wanted to get your advice on something, but this is the only way I know to contact you. Too long of a conversation for the comment section. What other ways are there to get ahold of you?

[@tbrezzythesinger6633]

it don’t matter if it outdated long you can save ya family from danger and get them home safe or ya self

[@kevintiemann6875]

“Otherwise.”

[@MrEd-dc6mh]

I know the G26 is your baby. With the FN Reflex and your S&W Shield Plus, is the G26 gen 5 mos your favorite EDC? If not, which one is??? Thank you and God Bless Y'all... 🤠

[@Mako-sz4qr]

I have big man hands the grip is not what I personally like maybe with a extended mag of some sort but my pinky likes to be involved. The 43X would be better for me. I EDC the Shield Plus 10 rd mag with the Pierce add on. I sleep with the G45.

[@nightrider2k6]

357 sig is the top of the food chain, its a 9mm on steroids and some

[@wireless1235]

The ambi controls have me looking at the gen 5.

[@spnfirearms]

Yes, a huge upgrade from the gen 3’s and 4’s! Respect

[@viraltikshortok1864]

I wouldn't replace my m&p shield with no other gun...

[@thomaslay2408]

Go Glock!!

[@BackwoodChong]

Them 9 fanboys don’t know we can shoot 9s out the same 40. But you can’t shoot 40 in 9 without a slide swap. The 40 platforms u can convert to 9 and 357 with jus a barrel swap. I love my 27. I blast 40 and 9 all day with the same gun and slide. Pretty soon tho they will have the conversion barrels for gen 5. Gen 5 I think only makes the full size conversion barrels as of now. I’ve seen one for the compacts but don’t know if they was legit. Haven’t seen them for the subs yet which is why i traded my gen 5 for a gen 4. The new gen 5 are tad bit thicker than gen 3 and 4. Which is why the gen 3 conversion barrels still fit the gen 4

[@brandens7615]

The Glock 43x and 48 beat the 26 in everyway

[@Bar1putt]

KZbin is turning off comments on a lot of the gun channels

[@kerdl01kl]

I carry a gen 3/26 everyday no problem.And it takes all the mags

[@SquirrelBait33]

Just needs a rail for a TLR7

[@iwantosavemoney]

I have to Glock 26 also it is versatile with mags and mag sleeves I guess they are called but it is a fat little dude tho

[@indicaonly2143]

I have yet to own a Glock. I feel like if I buy one I’m selling out.

[@chopstiickss]

Honda Civics are good daily drivers as well

[@chriscantu343]

Unfortunately, it’s still not perfect without the light rail

[@bryanvaldez6372]

.357 sig sucks. You need a Taurus.

[@spnfirearms]

This has to be a joke….. I can’t even comprehend this

[@Hollow_762]

Xmacro hands down shoots better then the 26 all day long no comparison thinner and holds way more out the box 🤙🏾 that was tuff for me to say being a glock fanatic

[@spnfirearms]

No it doesn’t.. and the x macro has a 3.1” barre AND is compensated giving your terrible expansion with hollow points. Plus the p365, 320 and 322 R plagued with issues. Speak to your gun smiths, rental ranges, gun stores and you will hear. Ask them how often they have a Glock 26 with problems. I rather have reliability then the hype.

[@Hollow_762]

@spnfirearms well said brother I don't carry a macro I own one I carry a glock 45 daily

[@GSek11]

glock 19 best edc

[@spnfirearms]

Fair enough! Respect

[@flyontop]

Haters are for the most part ignorant. These tactical mall ninjas sway the way the in-style wind is blowing. So in their mind the 357 Sig in outdated 😂😂😂

[@pdthehybrid]

Im with you with or without comments on. Thank you for sure. Your information is #important for the real, EDC 🫡