I have both but since I dont carry a b/u either one of those is my MAIN carry. I prefer the 26 due to the capacity and the 9mm round but the snubby conceals better. I guess I would say that if your main carry is a larger semi auto or revolver the snubby makes more sense for better concealment.
As a backup: Glock 26 or SW .38spl 2''?
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What sort of threats do you face, and, what sort of numbers?
If you can conceal it, the 26 has better ballistics, almost .357 like ballistics with 125 grain Double Tap ammo.
5 vs. 10?
Depending on how you are going to conceal it, either one has advantages, and disdavantages for CCW potential.
You need to compare them.
The Glock is 25 oz loaded, a lightweight 38 can be under 15 oz. That's a huge difference in weight...
What sort of threats do you face, and, what sort of numbers?
If you can conceal it, the 26 has better ballistics, almost .357 like ballistics with 125 grain Double Tap ammo.
5 vs. 10?
Depending on how you are going to conceal it, either one has advantages, and disdavantages for CCW potential.
You need to compare them.
The Glock is 25 oz loaded, a lightweight 38 can be under 15 oz. That's a huge difference in weight...
it revolves between hk p2000, g19, g21 or kc357
it looks like you need both
but since you have a G19 I would definatly get the G26 it's every bit as reliable as a revolver except for shooting inside the pocket
I would have no problem using the G26 as my main carry with a Kel-tec as a bug
it looks like you need both
but since you have a G19 I would definatly get the G26 it's every bit as reliable as a revolver except for shooting inside the pocket
I would have no problem using the G26 as my main carry with a Kel-tec as a bug
Playboypenguin
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I could go either way on this one. I chose the Smith because that is one of my favorite platforms. Heck, I kind of consider both of these choices good "primary" carry guns...much less BUG's.
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Thank you.
I always wondered why so much waste of a case in 38.
Thank you.
I always wondered why so much waste of a case in 38.
For a BUG, I'd definately prefer the revolver. It will have a reliability edge under less than ideal circumstances (fired through a pocket, shooting weak-handed or injured, etc.) and I've always found the more curved contours of a revolver to conceal more easily than a squarish auto. Also, .38 ammo can still be quite effective. Buffalo Bore and Double Tap both make .38 Spl +P ammunition that is quite powerful even out of a snub barrel. If you can't get that sort of ammo (I could see that being an issue in Pakistan), good old 158grn LSWCHP +P is a time-tested loading and available from most large ammo compainies.
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of course, something like the Kahr or Rohrbaugh would fill the bill - small, but packing 9mm punch
One more time. You have a Glock, so I'm assuming it's acceptable, you can shoot and enjoy it, and carry it.
You can interchange ammunition between the two guns, and, carry hicap mags that will work in the 26.
I've had two jframes, and, sold one. I don't shoot them well.
The design, and my shooting style don't seem to work together. The over 12-15 pound trigger pull on a SW does not lend itself to accurate shooting. Also, the ergometrics of large hands and the small frame don't seem to work well, either. My 360PD autolocked on me during dry firing, another consideration.
The short barrels in 38 cost you about 75-100 fps, in 38 Plus P. 150 in .357 mag.
Don't know how big your hands are.
Glocks for big hands, general rule.
Also, the guys at the range tend to shoot the 26's far better then the heavier calibers, and, very well, much better then snubs.
You can interchange ammunition between the two guns, and, carry hicap mags that will work in the 26.
I've had two jframes, and, sold one. I don't shoot them well.
The design, and my shooting style don't seem to work together. The over 12-15 pound trigger pull on a SW does not lend itself to accurate shooting. Also, the ergometrics of large hands and the small frame don't seem to work well, either. My 360PD autolocked on me during dry firing, another consideration.
The short barrels in 38 cost you about 75-100 fps, in 38 Plus P. 150 in .357 mag.
Don't know how big your hands are.
Glocks for big hands, general rule.
Also, the guys at the range tend to shoot the 26's far better then the heavier calibers, and, very well, much better then snubs.
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I tried both last week and I am confused again.
At 20 yards I shot much better in S/A with SW than G26.
Is 20 yards a reasonable expectation for backup gun?
At 20 yards I shot much better in S/A with SW than G26.
Is 20 yards a reasonable expectation for backup gun?
My BUG is a snubbie, but if I carried a G22 or 23, then the G27 might be my preferred BUG.
Or, similarly, the G26 if my primary was the G17 or 19.
The primary mag's working in the back ups is an important consideration for some. Didn't read all the posts, sorry if this has already been covered.
Or, similarly, the G26 if my primary was the G17 or 19.
The primary mag's working in the back ups is an important consideration for some. Didn't read all the posts, sorry if this has already been covered.