Glock Down Sizing

Did we really talk somebody out of buying another pistol? I think that's against policy! :eek:

OK, back to serious. Armed, you already have a Shield. That makes a great all-around carry pistol, especially with a spare magazine and a couple different holsters to suit the mode of dress for the day.

Now if you were looking for something to carry in place of the G-22 on the days you want to bring that out, the G-19/23 is definitely worth a look. I've had 2 Gen 3 G-26s (notice past tense) and just traded the second one for a Gen 4 G-19. The "compact" frame size Glock is great so far. Plenty big enough to shoot well, small enough to be much more carry-friendly than the full-size model (I have a Gen 3 G-17 also) and it holds plenty of rounds. I never really found the G-26 to be as ultra-concealable as some suggest. The grip is less like to print, yes, but the end of the slide tends to be more noticeable on my body, and the thickness is the same. On the highlights though, within 10-15 yards the sub-compact Glock is as practically shootable as the full-size models. I only really noticed an accuracy difference when doing things like head-shots on IDPA silhouettes from 25 yards or trying to connect on targets from 50-yards.

(My next interest for a carry-size Glock is the 42. I have a friend who has one and thinks it's the second greatest Glock ever, the greatest Glock ever being the 19.)
 
G42 is a great pocket pistol, and is on my list of guns to buy. It's small for my big hands but I would put a trigger guard on and throw it in my pocket any day. Plus it would fit my wife's hands perfect! As far as talking me out of buying another gun, I doubt it. Being talked out if making a dumb decision would be more appropriate. Glock pistols have many great things about them; comfortable to carry, capacity of mag is always a plus, I have extreme confidence that when I pull it out of holster and point it down range or towards a threat it is going to fire. Also the ergonomics fit my hands perfect. My point is Glocks are at a price range that a guy like me (on a budget) can easily save up and buy one. I held both the g23 and g27(with mag extension) and they felt great in my hand. I recently went to a gun show in my town and looked around and what stopped me then from trading in my G22 for a G23 or G27 was the prices.
 
Another good point brought up in this discussion is the transition from one pistol to the next. I have not shot a tremendous amount of rounds through my G22 but I am comfortable shooting it meaning my muscle memory is set with G22. M&P Shield( my wife has called it her M&P Shield:rolleyes:) is a dream to shoot. No recoil what so ever for subcompact 9mm. Smith and Wesson did great on accuracy and price with this one as well. At under $400 I would definitely consider an M&P .40 Shield.
 
I have a 35, 23 and a 27. My 27 makes me cuss the 23 when it comes to a carry gun but I love the fact that my 35 mags will fit the 23 and the 27 and the 23 fits the 27 as well.

My 35 is my HD gun but if I could only have one I would be confident with the 27. The only negative to a 27 is that mag changes are not as fluid with the short grip. I always feel like I am going to drop the pistol during a speed reload. :cool:

We have a Glock 26 as well but I only keep Glocks in our house just because muscle memory is the same for my wife with any of them.
 
Not only has only 200 rounds from his carry gun... this is in three years of owning it.

This is a common hardware/software issue. Get wrapped up on the gear and almost totally dismiss the practice, training and familiarity with the gear.

Don't take this as any manner of a personal attack -- you asked for opinions and these are mine. You need to shoot more -- a lot more, and worry about the hardware less. Get proficient with what you have. You may think you can solve problems with a trip to the gun store but it certainly seems like you don't realize that you're ignoring something -FAR- more important than what you are carrying.

Even still, I have no problem whatsoever admitting that from my easy chair in the role of Monday Morning Quarterback, I am far happier that a good guy has elected to go armed... but if I get asked for my opinions, the good guy needs to spend some time and money at the shooting range and forget about buying new guns until he's done that. Ammo isn't cheap, but you've only burned four boxes of it.
 
Not only has only 200 rounds from his carry gun... this is in three years of owning it.

This is a common hardware/software issue. Get wrapped up on the gear and almost totally dismiss the practice, training and familiarity with the gear
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Bingo. Sometimes I purposely remind myself that: "Instead of buying this, or modifying that to suit some ever changing preference, how about I just learn the damn gun."
 
If you want another carry gun I would sell the 22 or even trade for a used 23 .
Your 22 would be a good nightstand gun . Since I got a thinner pistol , I rarely carry my 23 anymore .
 
Armed,

You mentioned two things:

Your lady says the Shield is hers and that you have big hands.

My .02 with these revelations:

(Do the following as funds permit)
Keep the full sized pistol for HD/range.
Officially gift the Shield to your lady if she likes it so much.
Buy yourself either a 23, a 27 or a .40 Shield. (all are great choices) Make final selection after rent/trying all three.
Buy a boatload of ammo for both of you and bond with your lady at the range and/or training classes. :D
 
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