Why a Glock 26 over 43X?

Just some thoughts on why you might choose one or the other

[@MSCownage]

Bro I 100% agree. First bought the 43x, and while it felt like a bigger gun, it shot like a smaller gun. Traded it for a 26 and haven't looked back since. Great vid and great shooting.

[@morlock8621]

Glad I’m not the only one, and thanks!

[@PNW_Adventures1]

Same

[@rayfranchi1507]

I am going the same way. Looking for a 26 right now.

[@DesignInNature]

This assessment is spot on based on my personal experience. This obsession with "Thinner and smaller" 9mm guns has reached critical mass. The thinner and smaller you make them, the harder they will be to grip properly and shoot accurately. Many people get a super thin gun with a tiny, less than 2-finger grip and then have to correct it by adding talon grips to make up for the excessive thinness and end up carrying it with an extended baseplate mag to be able to grip it solidly. I have found that personally, the Glock 26 is THE smallest sized gun that will shoot like a full size. In its case, the chunkiness of the grip makes up very well for the two finger grip that generally makes the new itty-bitty micro-compact guns really suck. It took me less than 2 weeks to learn to shoot my 26 as well as my Glock 19. Now the feel of both in my hands is identical and there's nothing I can hit with my 19 that I can't hit with my 26. Just a solid all purpose gun.

[@Fractal_blip]

How do you feel about the 48 being the dame length as the 19?

[@cheechtjs]

26 is still king. Imo. Great shooting. Scary watching you re holster so aggressively. I watch it all the way in. Slowly.

[@morlock8621]

I do holster a little quicker and more aggressively because I do run a striker control device on all my glocks, nothing increases confidence like being able to positively control the firing mechanism but fair point for anyone else watching!

[@morlock8621]

I’ll add as well that there is absolutely no benefit to holstering quickly, and there is nothing to gain and everything to lose, but in my defense I am using an additional safely measure/mechanism

[@bowl816]

I was thinking the same thing! About the re-holster.

[@allahjoseph]

It’s all about whether you want to transition to slim line. It’s like m lok to quad rail. One thing I noticed a lot with 43x is you have to adjust your grip. It’s so skinny you might start kanting your grip to the left. ThatLl make you move your body a little bit and you’ll notice odd fatigue after a whi,e of shooting. Grab one after the other, tell me if Im Wrong. It’s a new model, kinda feels like a 1911as far as gripping profile… slim. It’s very shootable, and very accurate. we’re just too used to the chunkier double stacks. Make sure that beaver tail is in the nook of your hand properly pointed. Get used to the new grip. It’s honestly not that strange if you’re used to “slim” guns. Also, at this point you can get a 30rd for your 43x, so the ammo thing isn’t the issue or point of debate anymore. It is apple-like updating to a new dongle. Stupid. But if you need that many rounds, why not bring a bigger gun? 43x ftw IMO. I still have the 26 backup tho. It takes my 19 mags. As a slimmer guy, I appreciate the slim like models a lot more. 42 for wives! They tend to like that!

[@prepsho5007]

But still it is mechanism. So I will never have trust in it. Plus You can grab something without that safety and make fast move couse You use to

[@steveb5370]

Thx for the video. As far as glocks go, I started off with the 19. I bought a 43x over a 26 because it felt better at the pew pew shop. I figured it was a good warm weather carry. I didn’t feel really confident in the 43x until i swapped out for a flat faced trigger and added a talon grip. I keep looking at g26 because I love me 19 and mag swap ability. Long story short. If you have a 19 or 17, go 26 before the 43x. Just my opinion.

[@TheDrew718]

@Steve B “pew pew shop” 😂😂😂

[@Usernamepassword001]

The editing is amazing on this. Good job

[@buddyringo21]

I have the Glock 26 , 34, 29 and 40 long slide and I my favorite and everyday CCW is my 26 with a pierce +2 round mag extension, I installed Ameriglo Spartan night sights and this gun i shoot very well ! I hit my 3” steel at 25 yards from the holster with it , I just love this gun ! 😁✌️🇺🇸 Great video!

[@jacobjames5655]

First video I’ve watched of yours but I can tell I’m gonna love your channel. After carrying a glock 19 for three years after getting out of the military I needed something smaller. This southern heat makes me wear shorts just about all years round so I got the 26 due to it’s smaller package and love it.

[@morlock8621]

Thanks for the watch!

[@FriedBalonyPony]

Thanks for the video. Take care!

[@ashleygovender4104]

I have owned and daily carried the Glock 26 since 1999. I love it. I carry a G19 15 round magazine as back up and a 17 round mag in my bag. I own the G19 and the G17 as well by the G26 is my favorite daily carry. Durban, South Africa

[@glocksNgrippers]

Excellent video about the G26! To be fair i've never fired the G43X or any of the other slimline micros out there on the market so I can't say anything about them either way. For me though, the G26 checks all of the boxes. It is such a smooth and accurate shooting little pistol that now it's to the point where I shoot it better than my G19 and G45. When I first got the G26, I was actually looking for a G19 which was out of stock so I "settled" on the G26 until I could get the G19. I carried the G26 as my edc, it was quickly replaced by the G19, which was eventually replaced by the G45. About 6 months ago I took out the G26 again and took it to the range along with my other pistols. The difference in recoil between the G26 and the G19/G45 was minimal and the short slide combined with the "hump" on the G26 frame just made this little chunky beast such a smooth shooting and accurate little pistol. I untilize the 12rd mags in it and feels better than my other pistols and i'm just as accurate with it. It's now my edc and even though I love my G19 and G45, I see my little G26 as the only pistol i need for my edc.

[@hunterwhittaker9291]

Bought a custom stripped gen 3 26 frame and built one around Norsso and Agency Arms parts and a type 2 RMR, and TTI mag extensions, and never looked back

[@harounzuhir]

Will be purchasing a G26 in the near future and liked how compact it was since I have smaller hands.

[@codyjenn8785]

I got the all black glock 43x and I love it I ended up putting rubber texture talon grips on it and it made my grip a lot better

[@KayoMonei]

Nice vid! Yeah that 43x is nice but for the slim grip and the break of that trigger is like trying to break a jolly rancher lol my groupings was way left too that’s why I’m going to roll with the 26 all day I’m pretty sure with training I could shoot the 43x

[@michaell1665]

My experiences are similar when comparing the G27 (40 cal 26) with my Sig P365. The P365 is a little more concealable, but my groupings have always been better with the G27. I have to admit that shooting 40 cal in the G26/27 size frame does take a little toll on the hand after a few rounds. I like the versatility in using X-grip extensions to use longer mags in the Glock double stacks.

[@hblegal8309]

Well done and I agree!

[@BlueRidgeCritter]

I’m a little late to the party, but good video. I’m in an interesting position, I started off loving the 26 and getting pulled into the 43X realm thinking “Ooo! This feels nice!” And yes...I like the 43X in many ways, but I cannot lie, the 26 is still (for me) much more shootable. Better trigger (and I did put a flat face trigger on the 43X to try that, I didn’t really care for it), and I’m far more accurate with the 26. Obviously, the 26 is fatter, and a little harder to carry in that respect, but it really keeps drawing me back when I’m trying to decide which one I’m going to trust my life and my family’s life to.

[@morlock8621]

I agree!, thanks for the watch!

[@oleboy7615]

I agree, btwn the two I’d take the 26 all day. It’s a tough ass little battle pistol! I can carry it as a BUG with my Glock 19 and go to war with the same mags. Granted, I carry the M&P9 M2.0, but I do love the Glock system.

[@richb.4374]

The Glock 43X is on my radar. I have a trusty old G27 3rd gen that I love and carried for many years in my rotation. I may pick up a G26 someday just to have a 9mm version but I can also just get the Lone Wolf 9mm barrel for my G27 and convert it. They even make a .357 Sig barrel for the G27 that looks interesting.

[@oleboy7615]

The 43x is a very nice little pistol. I like it! But I’d go with the 26 just for a system for mags.

[@napalmstickylikeglue]

I used to carry a Glock 33. But I got a factory .40 barrel for range practice as well as to give me the option to carry a different caliber. Pretty cool actually.

[@michaelmcneil9149]

Have you shot the 48? Shoots like a full sized gun to me has a longer barrel then a 19 as well but has the same dimensions as the 43x. I’ve shot a 43x and it is snappy. That 48 though is one of the best shooting handguns I own.

[@morlock8621]

I have! Picked one up a couple months ago, due for a review for sure but I agree, a much more shootable gun, even when combined with a 43 lower

[@truthtold9084]

They’re both very good shooters. If you live in a state like NY, it doesn’t matter which one you choose because you’re stuck with only using a 10 round magazine for both. The only thing to consider is which size is more comfortable for you as an EDC.

[@vincentc2466]

Nice review. In reviews ppl usually put an extension on the g26 to make it as long or almost as long as a 19 which just completely defeats the purpose of buying a 26.

[@paladin556]

Keep the short mag in for concealment and use a full size mag for a reload.

[@treefitty937]

Wrong. If you want more rounds then you can simply but the 19 mag with x grip. And if you want it more short for less likely ulta concealability situations you can simply slide the 10 round mag in.

[@Fractal_blip]

I do agree that the 43x 48 plaform presents logistical issues that the 17 19 26 dont, but all ive got is a 48 lol. So i am planning to get a 26, but i'll still keep the 48.

[@tonyrogo227]

Micro compacts aren't for everyone including me. Sub compacts very much till a much needed gap in handgun size in my opinion. I've tried a 43x , SIG 365 ( junk) , and a shield plus. I've sold them all and kept my Glock 26 gen 5. Just my 2 cents

[@leland4831]

I've carried the same Glock 26 Gen 3 for just over a decade. 8 Years in Hunting Beach, CA and now 2 in Texas. It now has a threaded barrel " suppressor crossover" and G19-ish ballistics. I carry it with a 12 round mag and 2 G19 reloads. Use to carry with a 10 and 2 G17 reloads in CA. Grandfathered! Trijicon night sights from day one. Great carry gun. One and only drawback is no legitimate weapon light and I hate carrying round flashlights in my pockets. Great move Surefire came out with the stiletto. No complaints now.

[@GWAPITUP]

Tlr-6

[@btu91111]

I see you filmed this at The Cove . I go there sometimes but it is usually too crowded.

[@morlock8621]

Yep, I go during week, there are usually a couple folks there but I can take my truck up the upper level and have a fair amount of freedom, not sure how long that will last though, just takes someone doing something stupid to make an awesome shooting area take a nose dive. I’m currently in Georgia for a couple months and all the ranges down here have “no from holster and no rapid fire” rules which really limits you

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

I own both models…. In addition to every Glock 9mm sold in the USA. That being said, I rotate for concealed carry between the 43, 43x, 48, 19 and 26. I’d say my top two off duty concealed carry guns are primarily the 43x and the 26. It just depends on what I’m wearing or where I’m going.

[@KidCannon4407]

When wearing summer and spring clothing, do you prefer the 43x or 26? I’m thinking the 43x would be better for shorts and summer attire because the thinness/weight. But I dk if the grip is better iwb.

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

@@KidCannon4407 The grip prints a little more with the 43x and when carrying AIWB. With a 10-rnd flush magazine, the G26 isn’t noticeable at all when carried AIWB.

[@Thesusoperator]

i got the trinity for small hand humans. G26, G43x, G19.

[@kpower8723]

Can you tell me what AIWB holster your using for the G26?

[@morlock8621]

Phlster pro

[@MelodyTymee]

I see you’re pulling left a lot with the 43x due to the slim frame and you clinching your grip right as you break your shot. I have a shield plus and was pulling low left for a long time.

[@ericg649]

Grip width aside, not sure there is any other reason why someone would carry a G43x (10 rnd.) over a G19 (15 rnd.++)?!? A lil lighter but the exact same height from the sights to the bottom of the grip which is the most difficult part to conceal!!!

[@donkeypox1943]

I still have my 26 but sold the 43X and now carry a blunderbuss as my EDC!

[@MemphisMojo15s]

Always keep guns.

[@jackmcminn2520]

I love the 26 had a 19 and sold it

[@MemphisMojo15s]

Never sale a gun

[@Shackleford_Rusty]

love the 26, dont know where you got the idea cali lacks in support for ccw firearms like the 43. plenty of support just happens to be that firearms not on roster.

[@morlock8621]

That kind of makes my point. The double stack 9mm Glock has been a standard for a long time in duty capacity, so jurisdictions and the cultures there in that are new to conceal carry might have support for a duty gun over that of a conceal carry oriented gun, just my 2 cents though

[@NarutoUzumaki-jf9dn]

Does the G26 Conceal Easier/Print Less than the 43x in appendix position?

[@morlock8621]

On me, it’s about the same however my draw is cleaner with the 26, I have some pretty severe “peaks and valleys” though. On slender folk, my wife being an example, the 43x prints noticeably less

[@NarutoUzumaki-jf9dn]

@@morlock8621 Ah ok. I'm 5'7 and 145lb male. 30 inch waist. So I guess G43x would conceal better?

[@morlock8621]

Naruto Uzumaki yea, I would say so, the edge definitely goes to the 43x on printing, the 26 shoots better, draws better and can fit in smaller places, like pouches and compartments than a 43x but the 43x wears better….the 26 won out for me because of logístics and shootability, not concealment

[@NarutoUzumaki-jf9dn]

@@morlock8621 Thanks a lot, really helps. I'm actually deciding between the Sig P365XL and the G26 for warm weather carry (t-shirt). I knew it would easier to compare the 43x to the 26, as they're both Glocks. I've seen a lot of people, in forums, say the P365XL prints less than the G43x, so I'll go that route.

[@Brykk]

My 27 gets carried 95% of the time. Been carrying it for about 20 years and dont see stopping any time soon. Thanks for the video. Btw, wanna really have some fun, put your 19 slide and barrel (i have a gen 4 19mos and a gen 3 27) on your 26/27 frame, and your 26/27 slide and barrel on your 19. Its kinda hilarious and fun. I love the cross compatibility.

[@richb.4374]

I love my G27 3rd gen. Great shooter and easy to carry all day. It shoots just like a full sized G22 or 23.

[@gabrielcollazo6835]

Literally the worste sub option u could get, interior to 45acp in every way and double the recoil of a 9mm.. it Literally is taking the two worst parts of each and making the g27

[@morlock8621]

Unfortunately they didn’t keep that compatibility with the gen 5…I absolutely tried to put the 26 upper on my 45 and it didn’t work, I’m fact got stuck and required some creative disassembly to unf**k. Shame too because a 26x is would be pretty groovey

[@sdmempire99]

Shoot the 26 better than my 19 & 17

[@MrPerry61]

If you want a 26 then have to put an extended mag on it than just get the 19. The 43x fits a niche.

[@glocksNgrippers]

That's like saying if you want a G45/G19X may as well get a G17.🙄

[@cluckbent6466]

@@glocksNgrippers no its not. g17 is bigger than g45 and 19x. g26 is same size as g19 with 12 round mag losing 3rounds so going to a 43x is thinner and less barrel and only weighs 18 oz

[@glocksNgrippers]

@@cluckbent6466 Nope slide is shorter, the hump on the G26 frame is more pronounced. The only similarity would be the handle length so i guess 1/3 of it is like a G19 but that's still a hard no. Again like saying a G45/G19x is same as a G17 but thanks for trying to correct me when you dont even have the slightest clue.

[@glocksNgrippers]

Yeah for the single stack niche

[@glocksNgrippers]

@@cluckbent6466 also g43x is only 15rd if you get aftermarket mag G26 with xgrip can utilize g19mags and interchangeable with all double stacks and even w the g19 mag and xgrip its still not a g19 due to smaller slide and bigger hump on the grip.

[@slowmo6518]

Just seeing this video. I have both a g26 and a 43x. The 26 has just been collecting dust bc I wanted to practice with the 43. The 43x is very finicky imo. Doesn’t like shooting cheap ammo lol. Out of 100 shot, I’ll have around 13 malfunctions. That being said, the 43x is about to get swapped back to the g26.

[@gsb5w291]

Good shooting and you made some valid points. I have to be honest with you when I say I cringed every time you reholstered your firearm. The way you slam the gun in the holster I could almost hear the ND. No need to be quick on reholstering.

[@morlock8621]

I run a striker control device on my Glocks so I can positively control the firing mechanism as I reholster, you are correct though, it would cost me nothing to look, confirm the holster is clear, push hips forward and ease the gun in, howver the scd gives you a lot confidence with that process so I tend to short cut it a bit, but that’s no excuse

[@gsb5w291]

@@morlock8621 ok carry on.

[@RevGunn-jq3cq]

What you train with is what you tend to shoot best

[@johnnydanger1305]

This guy above me gets it. Best reply yet. If you’ve spent years shooting a 26 and then started shooting a 43x, there’s a learning curve. So many shooters jump to a new pistol and give it a few hundred rounds then throw their hands up in the air and say, “ meh my (insert gun here) shoots much better.” Welllllll……how long have you been shooting your (insert gun here) and how long have you been shooting the 43x???? Its not rocket science ladies.

[@daveg8480]

That pistol brace…lmao

[@morlock8621]

I have a vid dedicated to it if you want to know more, it’s pretty legit

[@mattr918]

A huge consideration now is the mos 43x and 48. The 26 doesn't have a good light option or a factory optics cut. While I like the idea of the 26 better that mos is a pretty tempting option.

[@michaelmcneil9149]

The 48 MOS is so worth it. Amazing handgun shoots really well I’m extremely accurate with it and after mounting a holosun with co witness irons I’m able to shoot out to 25 yards and maintain acceptable accuracy. I would never make that shot with a 26 no chance. Horrible grip even with an extension on the mag. The 48 feels more like a 1911 and shoots like a full size 19 or dare I say… Glock 17

[@moethebartender8837]

Carry a g26 with a backup g17 mag.

[@cluckbent6466]

or carry a glock 17😆

[@heeebeeegeeebeee]

What are those 2 holsters you’re using?

[@morlock8621]

Jm custom kydex for the 43x and a phlster pro for the 26…I now have a phlster skeleton for the 48/43x and it is excellent as well

[@d3m1gawd81]

OOOoooOF! 2:19 poor guy got the pelvic ouchies.

[@morlock8621]

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[@E72024]

G26 all day. Glock 48 shoots great too but it’s an overall bigger gun

[@mx5rcr1]

Yup

[@brella2209]

You nailed it. A G26 makes logistical sense for anyone that mains a bigger 9mm glock. It's not only the mag compatibility but parts interchangeability, training and muscle memory carry over too. I've seen people claim to ccw a 17/19 but then say the 43x is a better backup and the 26 is obsolete. Like wut, you'd already own all the mags and half the holsters if you went with the 26 😂 Glock needs to stop playing and give us the MOS version

[@morlock8621]

Thanks! And absolutely!

[@timrobinson6573]

Good video. I prefer the 48 over both the 43x and 26. The longer slide gives it a better balance in the hand under recoil. Its a very personal thing but it feels better when shooting for me. I either carry my 48 or my 19.

[@kawikadavid8958]

The 26 more better.

[@tomcurtin7558]

You reholster too aggressive brother … your going to catch a round in your leg. The only gun you should reholster that fast and hard in a 1911 … - from a guy who’s seen 3 people take rounds in the leg on reholster. Slow it down , look down .. make sure it’s clear and slowly reholster…

[@morlock8621]

I have striker control devices on all my Glocks…it gives me the ability to positively control the firing mechanism while I reholster, you will notice I have my thumb on the back of the slide whenever I reholster, it’s because I am pinning the SCD forward as if it were a hammered gun, although I do agree with everything you said, I just have an extra mechanism as well

[@nickadkins7765]

Got a G45 and love it. Held a G26 and didn't like it, so didn't buy it. Got a 43X and love it. The aggressive, short, and fat grip of the G26 just doesn't work for me. A short frame like with the G20sf/21sf or G29sf/G30sf in G26"X" length would be true Glock Perfection.

[@robwilson3749]

just doesn't work for me "yet."

[@nickadkins7765]

@@robwilson3749 true 🤣 I just bought a G33 not long ago lmao

[@milwaukee6023]

It’s not the gun, it’s the person behind the trigger.

[@morlock8621]

Fundamental truth

[@TheHonestTruth]

So i just bought a glock 26.... Beforehand i had a ruger secrurity 9.... And it was Boringly accurate.... Amazing Trigger. (almost Canik level) I can't hit anything with my Glock 26 and I am at a loss. I love the feel, love the quality, love everything about it, But i can't hit anything! Thinking its the size........

[@morlock8621]

do you have a lot of time on a glocks? grip angle, trigger placement etc. can be an adjustment from other guns, but double stack 9/40's should all shoot the sameish...my most sucessful recommendation for people struggling with glocks is to put more finger on the trigger, which may require you to shift your grip a bit. it gives you a bit more leverage and changes the sensation that triggers your brain to "brace for impact". treat it similar to a double action revolver and see if that settles things down a bit.

[@johndeere1951a]

And that is the major failing of the 43. It's single row magazine, AND it's skinny to grip. The 26 benefits from the arsenal of double-row Glock magazines. Fills your hand. The 43 is the warted toad in the Glock family. Gen 5 26 is best of European sub-compact breed. And remember simplicity and reliability is 101% Glocks have just 34 parts. Other brands contain 58+ parts.

[@user-mk1ny9kw7r]

43x probably looks prettier in his purse

[@jgross1991]

I don’t understand how we can get a light rail on the 43x but not the 26… complete bullshit.

[@theerealbillyb]

Uh, I’d have to disagree with you on this one. I own a Glock 19 Gen 5 and a 43x. They both play their own role. I’ve owned 2 Glock 26 and got rid of them both. When it comes to a CCW, you want to be able to get a good purchase on your firearm immediately. The 26 is short, and chunky. Not knocking it but if you have a 19 or 17 already double stacked then you don’t need a 26.

[@morlock8621]

Funny enough I am making my way to that conclusion…at the time of the video I didn’t have a 19 in the stable, just a Glock 45, the 26 and the 43x, and of the two featured, for my stated reasons, the 26 made more sense. I have a 19 now and these days it comes with me over the 26 almost every time….video on it shortly

[@xxdizannyxx]

damn u got small thumbs

[@morlock8621]

You should see me hold a whopper

[@danrice2723]

I got the 43X MOS and the S15 mags. It works for me. Honestly, I've never even handled a G26 so I guess I can't compare myself. All things being equal though, I'll keep my 43X.

[@moose9410]

Ive owned the 43, 43x, and sig p365, hellcat. Theyre so nice to carry when you dont feel like defending yourself in a gun fight. Those guns are far too small for a grown man to fight with. They are "get off me" guns. Literally. The glock 26 is a supreme fighting gun that I can comfortably carry, wouldnt go smaller than that. In fact Mike Glover former navy seal, mentioned in one of his videos that he had a glock 43 on him when he was threatened with a gun in California. He felt very very undergunned. To be honest, even a 43x, with S15 mags is still too small, its just a tiny gun with snappy recoil.

[@googmail2155]

You keep riding the slide when showing the guns on the table which is very infuriating lol I know they are unloaded but you are creating very bad habit doing that, you will get a jam guaranteed if you ride the slide like that Just let the slide go! Stop riding it with your other hand!

[@morlock8621]

I appreciate your concern. Personally, I believe I have had enough reps between purpose driven dryfire, practice, competition, class and instruction that I am not too concerned about building a “bad habit” during the few times I clear and return the slide to battery during the table top portions of my videos, but I suppose it does set a bad example for those that may be watching. I mainly ride the slide to keep the volume down, the camera doesn’t always handle abrupt noise level changes well and it can be disruptive when viewing the videos with headphones, also I try to be considerate of other occupants of my home.