Glock 26 Review

Glock 26 is a subcompact pistol. The term "subcompact" is a phrase given to Glocks smallest line of handguns. The small size, light weight and 10 round capacity make it an ideal choice for a carry gun. Additionally, the G26 (little brother of the G19) has a reputation of being extremely reliable due to it's simplicity of design, durability, safety features and of course the Glock name and reputation.

The G26 is a good choice for a carry gun. It affords you the flexibility of choice for concealed carry, use as a car gun or a reliable defensive weapon in the night stand by your bed. The 9mm caliber ammo is large enough for most defensive situations and is easy to handle. If you not that great a shot, the 10 round capacity lets you keep shooting if need be. If you need more capacity you can always use a larger magazine. The biggest factor for carrying a Glock is it's reliability. Having confidence that every time you shoot it will go bang is the most important feature of a gun.

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The Bottom Line

Due to their small size, the G26 subcompacts tend to be a little harder to shoot accurately and require more practice to achieve accuracy. The smaller grip changes the way you grab the Glock. It forces you to tuck your small finger underneath the grip which requires some getting used to. Shooting any Glock 26 is the same as shooting any similar automatic pistol. You need to practice the basics of correct sight picture, trigger squeeze, good grip and good stance.

G26 In Holster

Gl9 In Holster

The Grip

1. Grasp the pistol in your strong hand as high up as possible to provide good control and leverage. The webbing between the thumb and the forefinger should press firmly into the top of the back of the grip. You will likely only be able to wrap your top 3 fingers around the grip. Your small finger should be tucked underneath the grip. This will also help control the recoil.

2. Point your trigger finger pointing straight down-range along the side of the gun.

3. Position your middle finger under the trigger guard. Your three lower fingers wrap around the grip.

4. Place your weak hand thumb against the Glock's grip. Position it just below and parallel to the slide. Your weak hand should wrap around the fingers of your strong hand.

5. Position your strong hand thumb on top of your weak hand thumb.

6. Your strong hand should have a firm grip, but not so tight as your knuckles turn white.

7. Your trigger finger should be relaxed.

8. Rotate your wrists a little bit downward and forward to prevent flipping up during recoil.
   Your forearm should extend directly back from the center line of the weapon.

Trigger Control

1. Dry firing your Glock is the best way to develop good trigger control.
   Aim the gun at a target using the sights and pull the trigger normally. Keep looking at the sights. If the sights or target shift during or after trigger pull you need some work on your trigger pull. Practice dry firing by pulling the trigger slowly and smoothly. Try different amounts of finger pressure on the trigger. The key is not to let the sight picture move while you are pulling the trigger. Once you achieve this keep practicing until it becomes second nature to you.

2. After dry firing go to the range with your Glock 26 for some live fire.
   Use bulls eye targets at close range (10-15 feet) to allow you to see the holes as you make them. This will provide instant feedback to correct your technique. Do not try to shoot fast. Shoot slowly and concentrate on your actions of pulling the trigger. Pull the trigger smoothly. Do not jerk it. Squeeze the trigger gradually such that when the round is fired it comes as a surprise to you. After the round is fired do not release the trigger fully, just release it enough so that it clicks. This will minimize finger movement and help keep the gun steady.

 Shooting Stance

Face the target. Position your feet with your "weak" foot and shoulder slightly in front of the strong. This will allow your forearm to extend directly back from the center line of the weapon. Grip the gun and rotate your wrists a little bit downward and forward to prevent flipping up during recoil. Lean your body a little bit foreword to prevent the recoil from throwing you off balance.

Flinching or Anticipating Recoil of Your Glock 26

That loud bang you hear is one of the causes of flinching. Try reducing the noise by using better ear muffs or use a combination of ear muffs and ear plugs.

Glock 26 Shooting Mistakes

1. Shooting high - anticipating recoil or breaking wrist up, pushing or healing.

2. Shooting to the right - squeezing thumb or too much trigger finger.

3. Shooting to the left - too little trigger finger or tightening fingers.

4. Shooting low - tightening grip while pulling trigger or jerking or slapping trigger or breaking wrist down, pushing forward or drooping head.

From The Glock Website
Glock 26 - The all-round talent
The GLOCK 26 is ideal for versatile use through reduced dimensions compared with the standard pistol size. With the proven caliber of 9x26, it has found worldwide distribution in security services. In addition to being used as a conventional service weapon, it is suitable for concealed carry or as a backup weapon. For instance, many of the elite pilots of the USAF for instance trust the GLOCK 26 for their efficient defense in emergency situations.

"THE top product among the small arms of the world is without doubt the GLOCK "Safe Action" pistol. It employs innovative safety features which makes the pistol easy to operate. No other pistol offers a better price-performance ratio. Its minimum weight and legendary GLOCK reliability are unsurpassed." (www.glock.com)