For years, I felt like the Glock 26 was obsolete. I’ve carried a Glock 43X for several years now and love it. However, I shot a Glock 26 for the first time today. I couldn’t believe it, but the perceived recoil was about HALF that of my 43X. I then got to thinking, “I can feed this thing with my G19 and G17 magazines!” I got home from the range and bought my own G26 online today. This gun is nothing to sleep on.
I carried a 26 gen 3 for 5 years now and considering to switch to a 43x because of carry comfort, i am concerned about the recoil, especially reading comments like yours, about a doubled recoil gives me not much confidence with this decision, problem is i can only have one and dont know if its a wise choice to have a 10 round gun as the one and only gun. After years of practice, how shootable do you think can the g43x can get? And did you carry the g26, how much of a comfort difference did you realise?
Same. Rented a Glock 26 Gen 5 and shot noticeably tighter groups than my P365. Gen 5 triggers in general shoot way better in my opinion. The only thing that really feels dated on the 26 is the lack of an accessory rail.
@@oblivionpro69but the cool thing about the 26 is you can always slap a 33 rounder in there, the big sticks aren’t too hard to conceal if you carry it as a backup mag and not in the gun. Sight radius is pretty much irrelevant in the age of slide mounted red dots. I don’t like short barrels for 9mm, but you could always throw a g19 barrel in it, or even a Gen 5 17 or 34 barrel.
When I decided to buy a Glock after shooting several different brands of pistols, I looked at my options and the Glock 26 made the most sense. I’ve never been disappointed. For me, my Gen 5 Glock 26 is perfect, plus, it came with OEM night sights. Flush mags for deep concealment, +2 OEM mags for EDC, and G19 mags for spares.
@@paleo704i say 26 because you can use a g17 magazine even with 10 rounds with the 17 size also with a short barrel with full size grip helps with recoil also with a baldr or heavier light on it it’s no recoil when the light weighs it down slightly on top of the limited recoil. x grip holds the spaces for 19 and 17 mag
This couldn’t have come at a better time. I’ve been carrying the 26 with extended mag for over a decade. I’ve never felt the need for a change until recently. The difference between the other 10-12 rounders is almost negligible. So, because capacity counts, I’m currently deciding between the Sig Xl, X - Macro, or the Springfield Hellcat. After hours of research I’ve found that I’m just as confused as ever. Great video as always!
I love my hellcat pro, but I gotta say the grip angle isn't that great. The X-Macro is probably what I'd pick, unless you're a bit smaller handed, then get the 365XL.
Had the same dilemma, bought the hellcat pro to upgrade from my 26 wasn’t crazy about it then grabbed an XMacro still wasn’t crazy about it and missed the fact I could use my 19 or 17 mags as a backup , back to carrying the 26 🤷🏻♂️
@@truesf345 Where are you putting your pinky when you shoot it? I can't get a comfortable hold on it without a full grip and the trigger reach is way too short for my liking
See if any of the rangers around you rent any of the guns you’re interested in. A few ranges around me have a wide selection of rentals to choose from.
I have both. It's a great little shooter with many rounds though the 26 over the years, but it's never been one of my carry choices. I've carried the P365 for probably three years. For me, the coin toss goes to the Sig.
I got into the Glock 26 because of law enforcement. When my department switched from the Glock 21 to the Glock 17 I picked up a Glock 26 to replace my Glock 30 as my backup gun. The 26 may be an "aged" design but it shoots incredibly well and I like that I can feed it with larger magazines off my belt if I need to. My favorite of the Micro Compacts is the Shield Plus though, I had a Gen 1 Shield since they got released in 2012, never upgraded it to the M2.0, but when I saw the Plus came out fits in all the same holsters and holds significantly more ammo with the M2.0 grip I picked one up and I have been very happy with it.
I own the P365xl and the Shield Plus and I love both. Although I prefer my SIG to my Shield Plus, they're neck and neck for me, and I shoot the Shield Plus better. I cannot stand the Gen 1 Sheild. It was far too thin and hurt my hand when I shot it. These have the perfect thickness (the P365xl has the Wilson Combat grip) for me.
James' disclosures here have earned my first TH-cam comment in years, and his conclusions are spot-on. One's personal integrity is under constant challenge in life. The people most worth listening to are willing to challenge their own beliefs, peek under the hood of their emotional attachments, and make data-driven decisions even if the results are surprising. Thanks for this example of self-reflection, and as always, thanks especially for the articulate presentation. I appreciate someone who is as effective with words as with bullets, because why not be good at everything?
p365X is literally perfect for me. its like it was made for my hands. full, proper grip (no pinky dangle), better trigger, super thin and light. not sure how it could be any better honestly
Same for me but the P365XL. Looked all over at tons of different pistols when I was buying my first concealed carry pistol, and only the sig really fit in my hand the way I wanted it. I didn’t really notice much of a difference on barrel length for carry, so I got the L version.
@@Mr.SwitchyYou mean the P320. The P365 never had that issue. The issue it had initially was the firing pin breaking. Not a Sig fan I prefer the S&W Shield Plus, but that is just the facts.
I sympathize with your pain. Although I am on the other side of this heartbreak. I turned 21 as the 365xl first came out, and it was the first handgun I purchased. I am sentimental and emotionally attached to say the least, but after 2k rounds of shooting I was never able to group it well. Then I shot a Glock 48 and after the first mag was already shooting better than I ever did with the sig. I never wanted to be a Glock fanboy. I never wanted to choose a Glock, but the Glock chose me in the end.
Dude... you understand the 48 is a 19 made by retards for others in mag limited states, right? Glock makes terrible guns but the 43x and 48 are by far the worst. Grab yourself a PDP, P10C, or echelon and you'll figure out what a good gun actually feels like. Sig and Glock are good at marketing, not making guns
Similar for myself, carried a hellcat osp for a year, shot a Glock 19 and shortly after got a 23 gen5 cheap and never looked back. Idk why but just more accurate with it
How were you able to get over no longer having the "spontaneous discharge" function that the Sigs come with? Does it make you uncomfortable to know your gun will only fire when the trigger is pulled? 😂😂
The fact that you can feed G19, G17 and even a 33 rounder makes it a no contest for me. I've got more rounds through the little sigs than most (50k through a handful of them)They are good little guns but not nearly as durable as the glock, I have broken a few. The reliability and back up mag capabilities of the G26 win this hands down....for me, based on my experiences.
I use my Glock mags in my pistols and in my AR9 makes it difficult to steer away from them from home defense to conceal carry and an all around anytime firearm Glock takes the cake and if Springfield made a PCC that can run the 35rd mag from my xdm elite osp then I might change my setup slightly but Glock will always be king due to the support and accessories available
How many rounds? I never worry about my Glock breaking. I would imagine I will maybe put 10k rounds through mine in my lifetime as the average gun owner. We just want it to go bang.@@YellowjacketGTO
No man who under court order is not allowed to come within 500 ft of Gaston Glock can be trusted to review his products... we know it wasn't a simple misunderstanding, James. Edit: This is a joke. I can't believe I have to point this out, but here we are.
According to a Google search. Glock use to make curtain rods up until 1975, in 1976 started making weapons. Unlike Ruger been making them since WW II. Why buy a copy, when you can own 'The original/?
I guess this just shows that different guns work best for different people. If you are some guy working mostly in an office, it probably doesn't matter a lot what you pick to carry as long as it is reliable. But if you factor in use by armed professionals, the Glock 26 has some advantages. For example, when I was a police officer, I carried a full-sized Glock in my holster and a G26 strapped to my boot as a backup. I could feed the smaller gun off the same magazines. Try that with a SIG P365. I've flown into places for work as a protection agent where I've needed to quicly replace something like lost magazines or a holster, and I can get such things just about anywhere for a Glock, including in Third World countries. When I get off the plane in one of those places and am handed a gun to use because I can't bring my own, it will more likely than not be a Glock 9mm so I have no need to do anything different than I do at home. And in the unlikely event that one of my Glocks breaks, thanks to Glock having provided me with a no-cost Armorer's school, I can repair my gun from a baggie of small parts I carry with me on the road. Try that with a SIG P365. The video mentioned that the P365 is probably cheaper when its sights are considered. This may be true, but ignores Glock's Blue Label pricing for qualified professionals. I can buy a brand new Glock 26 for $399. I spend 15 minutes installing my preferred sights, Trijicon HD's, check zero and I'm good to go for just over $500, so pricing is a wash for me. I also only need to stock one type of relatively inexpensive factory spare magazine for all of my Glock 9mm pistols. When you own enough magazines to matter, that is a big deal. I typically carry my G26 with a factory +2 floorplate in-gun and a G17 spare magazine, giving me a load-out of 30 rounds. I live in hot and humid South Florida and have zero issues in carrying this setup. There is absolutely nothing wrong with a SIG P365 as a citizen's carry gun, but the Glock 26 has some real advantages for those who make their living with a gun. I also shoot my G26 well out to 50 yards, just like a larger gun, and I cannot reallly do that with the P365 although others may be able to or don't care if they can. Running a test on an indoor range at 25 feet hardly evaluates the uses I might have to put my carry gun to. The Glock 26 has been meeting my needs since the late 90's and I see no reason to change now just to get a gun that is a bit thinner or lighter. When I go out armed with the G26, I am carrying a "no compromise" sidearm. Others may feel differently, and that is okay.
Thank you for this comment. Been thinking of a glock vs Ruger or Sig, for general protection. Seems like Glock is the best one according to virtually all the professionals, so I will probably go with Glock
Sig p365 - striker drag Glock 43x-stiker drag No failures with either up to the covid/ammo gouging reality. My hobby has been taken from me. I know longer care but good video.
My Gen 4 G17 mags jammed in my Gen 4 G26 for some reason. It ran Gen 4 G19 mags without issue. If it makes a difference all were 10 round CA compliant mags so I'm not sure
I got a spectre comp last year. It took some time getting used to the p365xl grip compared to my g19 and g26. It felt too thin at first but I got used to it and now prefer it over my glocks which feel like a block of wood in my hands now.
Been carrying a g26 gen 4 for 6ish years. Recently rented a 365 and shot them both. The 365 was great, ran flawlessly. But the 26 just feels like home to me. Not to mention in a shtf scenario theres going to be many more glock mags to be found. Great vid.
That first group with the G26 tho 👍🏼 do the right thing & adjust your sight there, Cap'n So grip size does matter -- I shoot way better with the new Tacops grip with the Large backstrap than with the XL If Glock ever goes flat trigger ... despite the funky grip angle, I'd carry a G43 🤙🏼
If shtf scenario happens EVERYONE and their mom is going to stockpile and steal glock accessories mags, etc. Sort of like what happened 2 years ago with 9mm ammo...You couldnt find it anywhere, because everyone had a 9mm pistol, but you could still find .40 and .45...This is why i choose Taurus. When shtf, all the glock and SIG stuff will be gone, but Taurus accessories, mags , theyll be available.
The G26 kind of got pushed aside with the g43x and 48 along with the sig 365 lineup. But it seems like some are gravitating back to the g26. SLR makes a plus 4 extension for the g26 and the grip length is still shorter than a g43x, 48 and 19. At the end of the day any of these options are great choices.
Like me - carried the 26, fell in love with the 43x and 19 (you know, my small and larger choices for whatever situation), and I have found myself gravitating back to the 26. It just feels better to shoot, and gosh, that versatility. I have a couple +2's, and both 19 and 17 round mags with sleeves... and for me, I get a better grip on the 26 with my big hands. Truly, first world problems
Great video. I have both as well. I bought the 365 as I thought it would be an improvement over the 26, which I perceived to be a little out of date. After shooting many many rounds, I am still more accurate, and feel more comfortable with the 26. It seems to me that the 26 has slightly less recoil. I am going to keep carrying the 26, until such time, if ever, I am as comfortable with the 365. Such a close competition. Both excellent weapons.
Great video.. I love my GEN 3 Glock 26. I added an SLR rifle works +5 extension.. It doesn’t add too much to the overall size of the grip and the gun has been flawless 7500 rounds .
For $11 Amazon has a pinky grip extension for the P365. Allows for a full three fingers. The current P365 also comes optic ready. Add the pinky extension which is a little longer than factory, along with a red dot, and it’s hard to beat.
I have to reluctantly admit that recently I found that I can pull my g26 gen 5 out of the safe having not shot it for months and place 10 rounds in a 2 inch group at 10 yards. I can’t do that with my P365 or P365XL no matter how much I practice. I’m likely going back to my G26 and I don’t like to admit I even own glocks. It definitely depends on the person as to what works best.
I agree 100% I also have both and I have always been way more accurate with my 19 or 26 over my p365 and XL. The 26 is also way less snappier then the 365 in my opinion.
Try the 19. I can conceal it with a tucked in dress shirt, in a belly band for the gym and can even run it in my duty holster if I had to. I would only do something the size of a shield for pocket carry when the doc needs me to remove my shirt.
My G26 is actually a P80 build, and it is the best firing 9mm I own, my 365 is Wilson Combat gripped an is a real nice shooter, they both rock! But my most common carry is a G48 MOS. Balance of size and shoot ability.
I carried a G 27 for years. However, as I get older I have found that the G 26 is easier to control. I was able to rip the bullseye out of the target at 15 feet. As a side note my G 26 stovepiped brand new out of the box. Also, the brass was ejecting unevenly. When the brass ejected straight up, the gun would not feed properly. It went back to Glock Inc. in GA. They replaced the ejector and firing pin. It now shots like a champ.
i bought a glock 26 yesterday as my first handgun. i couldnt be more satisfied, ive spent all of today trying to find issues with the gun and havent. the only issues are that its small.
I will always love that all my 9mm Glocks can use the same mags, especially when there are great options from Glock and Magpul. It just makes it easier to have a good number of mags stockpiled as they inevitably wear out.
@@Rubeless If you use them, yes, you will. You'll break feed lips, break base plates, and wear out springs. As the most likely part to cause a malfunction, mags should not be taken lightly. You can replace springs and baseplates, but a broken feed lip is the end for that mag. Sure, you can train with mags that stop being reliable, but you'll always want a good mag for carry.
You make a very good point. I have owned my G27 for a few years and recently replaced it with a Hellcat because I was drawn to the smaller dimensions, but I've never compared my accuracy side-by-side at the range. I may find out that I am more accurate with my Glock. Granted, a 40 vs. 9mm is not apples-to-apples, but it would still be good to know which gun I shoot more accurately.
To each their own, but I definitely prefer subcompacts over the microcompacts. The trend towards slimmer grips just isn’t for me; I prefer them chunky and will carry the G26 or M&P subcompact instead of the micro nines.
When these micro/skinny pistols first came out and were all the rage. A lot of people switched to them in idpa for either Bug or ccp Div. Cuz they were supposed to be as shootable as a small double stack. And they found out very quickly the hype didn’t match reality for most people. Everyone I know has ditched them for the more shootable small double stack pistols. Ur mileage may vary
Great video. You addressed the very questions I have about these two. I've owned the P365 twice and while a great offering, I just didn't feel comfortable with it. I already have a 43x and love it. Now I'm getting over the "old age" attitude of the Glock 26 and 43 and seriously reconsidering them for my next purchase. Hey, look how long the 1911 has been around and its still so popular and effective, so compared to that, Glocks are barely hitting mid-life now.
I like both, although a close friend of mine is a recently retired LEO and his department swapped their Glocks for the SIG P365 a couple years ago, and he highly recommended it as my first concealed carry.
James, my EDC is a Glock 40 MOS with a Trijicon RMR. I like the caliber, and was issued a S&W model 1076 back in the day. We qualified every 3 months and I may or may not have stocked up on Speer Gold Dots over the years, so ammunition for practice as well as carry isn't an issue. Thanks for all you do for the 2A community. Potential video topic for future "If you use a 10mm for self defense, will you be crucified for using the 10mm?"😂
It’s great to have options. I switch between the 43x, 19, 27, and sometimes a 365. I will say that when I go somewhere sketchy the choice is always a Glock!
I wonder if your score would have been better using a 12 round mag or a thicker baseplate and 3dot sights on the 26 to make it more apples to apples with the 365. I also just moved from the 43x to the 26.4 this summer for my daytime carry using a 19 holster. Definitely prints less, and I can use backstraps to make the length of pull longer to fill out my hand more without grossly affecting the printing, which can't be done with the 43x or 365.
A I am a recent convert to Sig models. They fit my hand better than the box car Glocks and my trigger finger falls naturally on to the trigger in the proper place for my shooting. thanks for your honest reviews!
As you stated, everyone may have different results from the same handgun. I've owned the 26, the 365 and the Hellcat and of the 3 my Hellcat is the one I'm most accurate with and most comfortable carrying. Thankfully we live in a time where choices like that are still available to us.
James as a lifelong Glock man also, I carried my 48 for several years before buying a p365. LOVED the p365 but it was just a little too small for my hands unless I had the 12 round mag. I sold it and switched the the p365 XMacro and I gotta say…that is perfection in a CCW pistol, especially with an optic. It made me stop carrying my 48, has a better trigger, better grip, and 17 round mags are hard to beat.
12:46 - One more big thing with the p365. The serialized part is the module inside so you can change that grip to fit what you like. Personally I prefer the XL length grip. Though we are starting to see firing module versions of firearms in glock clones. But they're only self-make options for enthusiasts right now.
Yeah the Macro holds more rounds than my 320 X compact. They're about the same size with the 365 obviously being a little thinner. I shot them both at a lgs, and bought a new 320XC- Mostly since as I can get a firing grip on it much easier and I shot better with it/ its easier to shoot. Next one will be a Macro Taco with a an additional XL grip module, and one XL Mag.
I’m 65. I’ve carried a 26 since they came out in both the military and law enforcement. Put Pearce grip ext. no extra rnds but a place for my pinky Never a hiccup
I prefer the P365X over the P365, even then I have the Wilson Combat grip since it has a little more palm swell. People like to hate on the Chonk 26 but it shoots surprisingly well and comfortably for me. I get some flack when I say it but I do plan to get myself a 26 sometime
As someone who has owned the G26, G27, G19, G17, G19X, G19L, P320 compact, P320 fullsize, and the P365; I like the Sig subcompacts better. Might just be because Sigs have a nicer trigger though.
Best part of your analysis is noting how individual it can be. For me, P365X is considerably more accurate with the grip length than the smaller P365 grip - yes, a little longer "horn" but a claw cures that. My favorite part of the Sig is the pronounced beaver tail and the sights are better (at least for me).
Great timing! I just went back to my Glock 26. I was carrying the X Macro until I had an issue where the magazine release button (and its related internal parts) fell out of the frame as I was taking the gun out of the holster to secure it for the evening. I was never happy with how X Macro fit my man-size hands, but I did love how it carried. Because I was accurate enough with it, I figured that I could make the compromise and switch to the P365 platform. I have been a Glock end user for over two decades, and I have never had a failure that was not from ammunition or a lack of routine maintenance. Bottom line...please tell Gatson that I am sorry and that I will never cheat again.
love the G26 and carried it for about 3 years solid before I picked up a P365. I have been carrying it for almost 5 years and have zero issues. Over the past year I have been carrying a CR920. None of these have ever created print issues. All platforms have thousands of rounds sent. At the end of the day it comes down to accuracy. I get best results out of the CR920. It shoots like a full size pistol.
I have a 4th gen 26 and a 365xl. My groups are nearly identical. Even with the longer slide on the xl, it conceals better. I still love them both and they are both in my rotation (along with a 19 depending on dress)
I have both and stuff on both ends and in between. I also had a 27 for a number of years and shot it judiciously. Traded it for the 26 cause me and arthritis were pretty much done with .40 S&W. Didn’t ever really like the 26, and won’t say the 365 is much of an improvement in the gentle recoil department. Still, it’s concealment is much cleaner than the 26, especially in most pockets. That being said, I don’t intend to send the 26 off to the used gun shelf at my local dealer anytime soon. I’m like all the other thousands of 26 owners who’ve shot it more than once before tossing it in a drawer and have nothing but boring stories about how it didn’t ever malfunction on me…
Eh its preference, I like the P365, even though I'm more of a pocket carry snub nose guy, but I'd have no issues pocket carrying either. How you do want your Filet Mignon cooked is really what it comes down to; whether it be bloodier than an open wound or fully cooked its still a great cut of meat.
A lot of these Glock vs. X videos never mention magazine cost difference. Glock mags can be as much as half the cost as other brand magazines, and that’s significant
Thanks much. I didn't expect the test results you got.. Not saying the 9mm has monstrous recoil, but anytime you have two guns and one has a thinner grip, the one with a thinner grip will have more felt recoil. When the 26 came out back in the day, it was labeled as a back up gun to the 19 and 17 because it took the same magazines.
I also own the G26 and the P365, I end up carrying the P365 even though my particular G26 is freakishly accurate.The thinner slide is the selling point for me.
The first time I went to the range with my P365 I shot absolutely awful. I was convinced I made a huge mistake and wondered how I could possibly shoot that poorly when I’m usually fairly decent. The same pattern repeated for the next range trip or two and then something clicked. I can now shoot my sig better than some much larger guns, I feel like it is one of those guns you develop muscle memory for, on mine my finger slides further over the trigger than my other guns. I’m 6’2” so that might play a part in the fact my hands just can’t properly grip it, but I feel like it’s valid as long as I shoot well.
The I got 5 On It reference was good. That song is still killer, and being from the Bay Area i can tell you that the title line became ubiquitous within everyday use. Great times
Was looking at getting a G26 recently but the p365 has been good for me other than some light primer strikes with Winchester white box 124 grain I bought a couple years back. The p365 is so light & easy to conceal even in warm weather with a 12 round mag and a 15rd backup it hard for me to go with anything else based on its ease of carry and I can shoot it pretty good it's got me second guessing carrying the G30s or G29SF these colder months coming up.
Let us not forget that the G26 has a .43 inch longer barrel than many of the new (and admittedly wonderful) micro nines. Since it's the handle, not the barrel, that typically prints a silhouette and breaks the rules of mandatory concealment, I'll take the extra barrel length. Yes, the reputation is king, and reputation only comes from years in the field.
I have small girl hands (insert joke here) and I still need a finger extension on the 26. But I LOVE the P365Xl upper on the P365 lower. Best combo for me. Thanks for the videos
Great comparison and entertaining as always James. The G26 is one of the few Glocks I've never owned, but do have its beefy brother, the G27, and its also an excellent carry gun and very accurate as well. I'm currently carrying the Sig P365 and the magazine with the pinky extension. In a Blade-Tech appendix holster, no printing. Great video brother 👍
Carry 365X w/WC grip and 507k. I shoot IDPA with it. The best shooters are a tier above me (it's a small group) but they all shoot competition pistols with competition hip holsters and mag holders. I wonder where/when they get the same valuable practice with their carry guns, most of which are G19, G26, P365, Hellcat. I always ask if we're gonna have a "carry" night. Always falls through. That said, I wouldn't mind seeing James setup a course of fire and getting in some timed runs.
I found your video very coincidental. I am a huge P320 fan and have carried a P320 RX Compact for years, but I just recently went back to carrying my G26. I bought it back in 2010 after our home was broken into and before I became a "gun guy". I know many will think I am insane for carrying it with a new Timney Alpha trigger, but all of my guns have light triggers and I practice and train with those triggers. I changed the sights right after I bought it to Truglo TFX Pro sights. Why did I go back to the G26? Because it is simple and will take any standard Glock mag I am willing to put in it. I never bought a P365 or a G43 or the variants of either of those guns, because for me both guns are too slim for me and hard for me to grip comfortably. The G26 is short and my pinky falls off, but I can get my middle and ring fingers around the G26 much better than I can on the P365 or the G43. Thou I am a Sig P320 fan boy, my G26 will always be one of my go-to, reliable, favorites.
P365x is the way to go. When you get the Magguts mag extensions you can get 14+1 in a flush mag or 17+1 extended. The P365x also come with the optics cut.
I just got the sig for Christmas my step dad is a huge sig guy and they were in major sale I didn’t have a great grouping first rounds threw but I’m also a very new shooter with it being only within 2 years that I really got into hand guns. My choice of gun before this gift was the mossberg mc2c which I still love. That being said this sig shoots like butter and would love to make it a carry in the summer when my layers of clothing is significantly diminished. Guess I gotta keep practicing because I don’t want to be any danger to the people around me.
The dependability of the Glock pistols are outstanding and the majority of shooters love them. But I personally think they feel like a 2x4 in the hand. My main carry is a P 365 xl. I shoot it fast and accurately. As far as printing, I don’t care as long as it’s concealed. But if and when SHTF, I’m a fan of the closet one to me.
My larger hands need the wider grip. A narrow grip causes me to have too much finger on the trigger, so I pull low and right. As for your experiment, James, the 365 trigger is so much better it probably accounts for the difference.
I have a g26 that I’ve had for years. I shoot it very well, and it always works. No problem concealing it whatsoever in a comfort tac waistband holster. When it stops doing what I need it to do, I’ll consider what’s out there. Don’t expect that to happen though. Just my favorite edc.
@@frankcastle9691 If it does what I need, what difference is it to you? Why do you feel it’s necessary to make a negative comment about my preference? If you want something else that’s your business, not mine. Get a life.
I am thinking about getting a 26. I carry a 19 and P365 depending on my concealing needs. But I just notice rust on my P365 mags. I have 12 round mags I cannot replace being the Commie State of Washington.
Another great video as always. I like and own many different firearms but when it comes down to it I have a thing for Glocks and have always thought the 26 was one of the best all around carry guns and still do... Also the Glock is the only one that gives me the option of carrying it with a 10 round magazine either flat or with a +2 base plate or also a 15, 17, or 33 round back up. 👍👍
James, I gotta admit. It was weird watching a video without you wearing your short-shorts. It was also weird hearing you say that you shot a SIG better than a Glock. But the other 2 shooters were able to dis-prove your findings by shooting the Glock 26 better. Thank God. Snap out of it Jim!
The larger magazine options is the main reason the G26 is what I carry. Plus the SHTF scenario of having to use someone elses mag, living or otherwise,, the likelihood of coming across someone with a larger Glock is fairly likely. 👍
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I'm sure the guy who works for a company sponsored by Glock will be completely unbiased. And I bet if we ask James who his favorite clothing company is, he might just say 5.11, and that has nothing to do with what he aspires his height to be one day if he keeps taking those prenatal vitamins.
3:14 Tyrant CNC makes high quality mag extensions for a range of handguns including Glock. I have both five and two round extensions on a Glock 26. Both provide a comfortable full grip and have worked flawlessly. Been carrying the 26 for 12 years and see no reason to change. And no, I don't work for Tyrant.😊
Would like to see a comparison with the Sig P365x and the other options out there. Not the compensated or Romeo versions. To me, the full grip with minimal printing, 12+1, and decent accuracy seems like a great EDC option.
My 1st Glock was a G26 Gen 5 with Ameriglo sights. Only mod has been an SCD since this was my first striker fired pistol and I wanted that extra layer of safety. It's been my primary carry for the last 5 years with a +2 mag and a spare G17 mag. For reference, I'm 6' 3" @ 270lbs, so concealment has never been an issue. For good or ill, a Sig 365 isn't even on my radar.
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So...we need a single stack 26.
A sqaut 43. Yea?
The extra 1/4 inch of barrel with the 26/43x really helps HP's with expansion.
"FACTORY GLOCK 26 MOS" NOW AVAILABLE.
I clicked on this because of the title, it's not even close. Would you like to carry a brick or something nice?
If you're in New Orleans, you better carry.
You have to carry in all Democrat shitholes
god. i worked there for only a couple months. it really is THAT BAD.
😂😂😂
Especially now more than ever.
For years, I felt like the Glock 26 was obsolete. I’ve carried a Glock 43X for several years now and love it. However, I shot a Glock 26 for the first time today. I couldn’t believe it, but the perceived recoil was about HALF that of my 43X. I then got to thinking, “I can feed this thing with my G19 and G17 magazines!” I got home from the range and bought my own G26 online today. This gun is nothing to sleep on.
Small guns suck to shoot.
@@Rubelessmost shoot their 26s a lot better than their 19s.
It sounds dumb, but try it. Its a weird phenomina, but its true
I carried a 26 gen 3 for 5 years now and considering to switch to a 43x because of carry comfort, i am concerned about the recoil, especially reading comments like yours, about a doubled recoil gives me not much confidence with this decision, problem is i can only have one and dont know if its a wise choice to have a 10 round gun as the one and only gun. After years of practice, how shootable do you think can the g43x can get? And did you carry the g26, how much of a comfort difference did you realise?
Same. Rented a Glock 26 Gen 5 and shot noticeably tighter groups than my P365. Gen 5 triggers in general shoot way better in my opinion. The only thing that really feels dated on the 26 is the lack of an accessory rail.
@@TheMsdos25 they did a lazy job with the g26 mos with not adding a rail, just unbelievable...should be same as 43x mos
Papa Clint said something like “everybody wants a tiny gun to carry but the biggest gun in a fight”.
"For carrying, none of them are too small. For fighting, none of them are too big."
Problem is, usually a bigger gun means more ammo, longer barrel and longer sight radius. G26 just means blockier frame and slide, that’s it.
@@oblivionpro69I kind of like the stubby fellow lol but I do have the P365 too
@@oblivionpro69but the cool thing about the 26 is you can always slap a 33 rounder in there, the big sticks aren’t too hard to conceal if you carry it as a backup mag and not in the gun. Sight radius is pretty much irrelevant in the age of slide mounted red dots. I don’t like short barrels for 9mm, but you could always throw a g19 barrel in it, or even a Gen 5 17 or 34 barrel.
I like the 48 because it feels small but large at the same time
When I decided to buy a Glock after shooting several different brands of pistols, I looked at my options and the Glock 26 made the most sense. I’ve never been disappointed. For me, my Gen 5 Glock 26 is perfect, plus, it came with OEM night sights. Flush mags for deep concealment, +2 OEM mags for EDC, and G19 mags for spares.
Why not a Glock 32?
@@paleo704i say 26 because you can use a g17 magazine even with 10 rounds with the 17 size also with a short barrel with full size grip helps with recoil also with a baldr or heavier light on it it’s no recoil when the light weighs it down slightly on top of the limited recoil. x grip holds the spaces for 19 and 17 mag
@@paleo704 Availability of ammo.
This couldn’t have come at a better time. I’ve been carrying the 26 with extended mag for over a decade. I’ve never felt the need for a change until recently. The difference between the other 10-12 rounders is almost negligible. So, because capacity counts, I’m currently deciding between the Sig Xl, X - Macro, or the Springfield Hellcat. After hours of research I’ve found that I’m just as confused as ever. Great video as always!
I love my hellcat pro, but I gotta say the grip angle isn't that great.
The X-Macro is probably what I'd pick, unless you're a bit smaller handed, then get the 365XL.
Not considering a 43x with shield mags?
Had the same dilemma, bought the hellcat pro to upgrade from my 26 wasn’t crazy about it then grabbed an XMacro still wasn’t crazy about it and missed the fact I could use my 19 or 17 mags as a backup , back to carrying the 26 🤷🏻♂️
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Where are you putting your pinky when you shoot it? I can't get a comfortable hold on it without a full grip and the trigger reach is way too short for my liking
See if any of the rangers around you rent any of the guns you’re interested in. A few ranges around me have a wide selection of rentals to choose from.
I have both. It's a great little shooter with many rounds though the 26 over the years, but it's never been one of my carry choices. I've carried the P365 for probably three years. For me, the coin toss goes to the Sig.
I agree 100%
The P365 also has a 12 & 15 mag available. I carry it with a 12 mag for the pinky hold
VERY accurate and comfortable.
Or you change to macro grip and have 17 rds
@@boejiden120 Keep the grip and just use 17 round mags.
"Remember the first rule of gunfighting ... have a gun." - Col. Jeff Cooper
I got into the Glock 26 because of law enforcement. When my department switched from the Glock 21 to the Glock 17 I picked up a Glock 26 to replace my Glock 30 as my backup gun. The 26 may be an "aged" design but it shoots incredibly well and I like that I can feed it with larger magazines off my belt if I need to.
My favorite of the Micro Compacts is the Shield Plus though, I had a Gen 1 Shield since they got released in 2012, never upgraded it to the M2.0, but when I saw the Plus came out fits in all the same holsters and holds significantly more ammo with the M2.0 grip I picked one up and I have been very happy with it.
I own the P365xl and the Shield Plus and I love both. Although I prefer my SIG to my Shield Plus, they're neck and neck for me, and I shoot the Shield Plus better. I cannot stand the Gen 1 Sheild. It was far too thin and hurt my hand when I shot it. These have the perfect thickness (the P365xl has the Wilson Combat grip) for me.
Shield Plus is a fantastic gun.
James' disclosures here have earned my first TH-cam comment in years, and his conclusions are spot-on. One's personal integrity is under constant challenge in life. The people most worth listening to are willing to challenge their own beliefs, peek under the hood of their emotional attachments, and make data-driven decisions even if the results are surprising. Thanks for this example of self-reflection, and as always, thanks especially for the articulate presentation. I appreciate someone who is as effective with words as with bullets, because why not be good at everything?
Lol, James is a lawyer.
p365X is literally perfect for me. its like it was made for my hands. full, proper grip (no pinky dangle), better trigger, super thin and light. not sure how it could be any better honestly
It's really, really good. I agree.
too bad it shoots by itself
Same for me but the P365XL. Looked all over at tons of different pistols when I was buying my first concealed carry pistol, and only the sig really fit in my hand the way I wanted it. I didn’t really notice much of a difference on barrel length for carry, so I got the L version.
@@Mr.Switchyyou are referring to the P320. The 365 has never had this problem.
@@Mr.SwitchyYou mean the P320. The P365 never had that issue. The issue it had initially was the firing pin breaking. Not a Sig fan I prefer the S&W Shield Plus, but that is just the facts.
Just a quick shout out to you James. As so many others do, I really appreciate your intelligent, informative videos. Thank you.
I sympathize with your pain. Although I am on the other side of this heartbreak. I turned 21 as the 365xl first came out, and it was the first handgun I purchased. I am sentimental and emotionally attached to say the least, but after 2k rounds of shooting I was never able to group it well. Then I shot a Glock 48 and after the first mag was already shooting better than I ever did with the sig. I never wanted to be a Glock fanboy. I never wanted to choose a Glock, but the Glock chose me in the end.
Dude... you understand the 48 is a 19 made by retards for others in mag limited states, right?
Glock makes terrible guns but the 43x and 48 are by far the worst.
Grab yourself a PDP, P10C, or echelon and you'll figure out what a good gun actually feels like.
Sig and Glock are good at marketing, not making guns
Similar for myself, carried a hellcat osp for a year, shot a Glock 19 and shortly after got a 23 gen5 cheap and never looked back. Idk why but just more accurate with it
Same here I hated glock with a passion and now I’m a glock guy 😢
Try a wilson combat grip with weights on that xl. I had trouble grouping the standard 365 until changing to the w/c grip. Problem solved.
How were you able to get over no longer having the "spontaneous discharge" function that the Sigs come with? Does it make you uncomfortable to know your gun will only fire when the trigger is pulled? 😂😂
The fact that you can feed G19, G17 and even a 33 rounder makes it a no contest for me. I've got more rounds through the little sigs than most (50k through a handful of them)They are good little guns but not nearly as durable as the glock, I have broken a few. The reliability and back up mag capabilities of the G26 win this hands down....for me, based on my experiences.
I use my Glock mags in my pistols and in my AR9 makes it difficult to steer away from them from home defense to conceal carry and an all around anytime firearm Glock takes the cake and if Springfield made a PCC that can run the 35rd mag from my xdm elite osp then I might change my setup slightly but Glock will always be king due to the support and accessories available
I have had several glocks fail me as well. Shoot enough they all break.
How many rounds? I never worry about my Glock breaking. I would imagine I will maybe put 10k rounds through mine in my lifetime as the average gun owner. We just want it to go bang.@@YellowjacketGTO
Black rain makes ar9 uses glock mags it makes difficult for me to change
@@YellowjacketGTO of course, everything will break with enough use. That's not what I said. I said they are durable.
No man who under court order is not allowed to come within 500 ft of Gaston Glock can be trusted to review his products... we know it wasn't a simple misunderstanding, James.
Edit: This is a joke. I can't believe I have to point this out, but here we are.
No means no james
@@Rucker99He's making a joke about James being a huge Glock fan
@PeterAngles-jq7gr I was afraid somebody would take it seriously.
😂😂😂 priceless!
According to a Google search. Glock use to make curtain rods up until 1975, in 1976 started making weapons. Unlike Ruger been making them since WW II. Why buy a copy, when you can own 'The original/?
I guess this just shows that different guns work best for different people. If you are some guy working mostly in an office, it probably doesn't matter a lot what you pick to carry as long as it is reliable. But if you factor in use by armed professionals, the Glock 26 has some advantages. For example, when I was a police officer, I carried a full-sized Glock in my holster and a G26 strapped to my boot as a backup. I could feed the smaller gun off the same magazines. Try that with a SIG P365. I've flown into places for work as a protection agent where I've needed to quicly replace something like lost magazines or a holster, and I can get such things just about anywhere for a Glock, including in Third World countries. When I get off the plane in one of those places and am handed a gun to use because I can't bring my own, it will more likely than not be a Glock 9mm so I have no need to do anything different than I do at home. And in the unlikely event that one of my Glocks breaks, thanks to Glock having provided me with a no-cost Armorer's school, I can repair my gun from a baggie of small parts I carry with me on the road. Try that with a SIG P365.
The video mentioned that the P365 is probably cheaper when its sights are considered. This may be true, but ignores Glock's Blue Label pricing for qualified professionals. I can buy a brand new Glock 26 for $399. I spend 15 minutes installing my preferred sights, Trijicon HD's, check zero and I'm good to go for just over $500, so pricing is a wash for me. I also only need to stock one type of relatively inexpensive factory spare magazine for all of my Glock 9mm pistols. When you own enough magazines to matter, that is a big deal. I typically carry my G26 with a factory +2 floorplate in-gun and a G17 spare magazine, giving me a load-out of 30 rounds. I live in hot and humid South Florida and have zero issues in carrying this setup.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with a SIG P365 as a citizen's carry gun, but the Glock 26 has some real advantages for those who make their living with a gun. I also shoot my G26 well out to 50 yards, just like a larger gun, and I cannot reallly do that with the P365 although others may be able to or don't care if they can. Running a test on an indoor range at 25 feet hardly evaluates the uses I might have to put my carry gun to. The Glock 26 has been meeting my needs since the late 90's and I see no reason to change now just to get a gun that is a bit thinner or lighter. When I go out armed with the G26, I am carrying a "no compromise" sidearm. Others may feel differently, and that is okay.
Thank you for this comment. Been thinking of a glock vs Ruger or Sig, for general protection. Seems like Glock is the best one according to virtually all the professionals, so I will probably go with Glock
So glad you have been posting more often on your own channel! Keep it coming James!
Sig p365 - striker drag
Glock 43x-stiker drag
No failures with either up to the covid/ammo gouging reality.
My hobby has been taken from me.
I know longer care but good video.
Had all the new micro compacts. Always end up back at the G26 with a 17 round backup mag.
My Gen 4 G17 mags jammed in my Gen 4 G26 for some reason. It ran Gen 4 G19 mags without issue. If it makes a difference all were 10 round CA compliant mags so I'm not sure
Finally! The comparison review I've been waiting for!! Thank you.
I got a spectre comp last year. It took some time getting used to the p365xl grip compared to my g19 and g26. It felt too thin at first but I got used to it and now prefer it over my glocks which feel like a block of wood in my hands now.
Been carrying a g26 gen 4 for 6ish years. Recently rented a 365 and shot them both. The 365 was great, ran flawlessly. But the 26 just feels like home to me. Not to mention in a shtf scenario theres going to be many more glock mags to be found. Great vid.
You’ve been carrying a long slide .40 for 6 years?
Are your mags walking off while you’re eating your mre in this fantasy shtf game?
@@Rubeless id rather be prepared for an event that doesn't happen than not. There's no fantasy. Just idiots in the comment section.
That first group with the G26 tho 👍🏼 do the right thing & adjust your sight there, Cap'n
So grip size does matter -- I shoot way better with the new Tacops grip with the Large backstrap than with the XL
If Glock ever goes flat trigger ... despite the funky grip angle, I'd carry a G43 🤙🏼
If shtf scenario happens EVERYONE and their mom is going to stockpile and steal glock accessories mags, etc. Sort of like what happened 2 years ago with 9mm ammo...You couldnt find it anywhere, because everyone had a 9mm pistol, but you could still find .40 and .45...This is why i choose Taurus. When shtf, all the glock and SIG stuff will be gone, but Taurus accessories, mags , theyll be available.
The G26 kind of got pushed aside with the g43x and 48 along with the sig 365 lineup. But it seems like some are gravitating back to the g26. SLR makes a plus 4 extension for the g26 and the grip length is still shorter than a g43x, 48 and 19. At the end of the day any of these options are great choices.
Like me - carried the 26, fell in love with the 43x and 19 (you know, my small and larger choices for whatever situation), and I have found myself gravitating back to the 26. It just feels better to shoot, and gosh, that versatility. I have a couple +2's, and both 19 and 17 round mags with sleeves... and for me, I get a better grip on the 26 with my big hands. Truly, first world problems
+5 *
I have the slr mag extensions and they are money!!!!!!
Thanks for going out and testing the G26 vs the P365, I’ve always appreciated your honesty.
Great video. I have both as well. I bought the 365 as I thought it would be an improvement over the 26, which I perceived to be a little out of date. After shooting many many rounds, I am still more accurate, and feel more comfortable with the 26. It seems to me that the 26 has slightly less recoil. I am going to keep carrying the 26, until such time, if ever, I am as comfortable with the 365. Such a close competition. Both excellent weapons.
Great video.. I love my GEN 3 Glock 26.
I added an SLR rifle works +5 extension.. It doesn’t add too much to the overall size of the grip and the gun has been flawless 7500 rounds .
For $11 Amazon has a pinky grip extension for the P365. Allows for a full three fingers. The current P365 also comes optic ready. Add the pinky extension which is a little longer than factory, along with a red dot, and it’s hard to beat.
I have to reluctantly admit that recently I found that I can pull my g26 gen 5 out of the safe having not shot it for months and place 10 rounds in a 2 inch group at 10 yards. I can’t do that with my P365 or P365XL no matter how much I practice. I’m likely going back to my G26 and I don’t like to admit I even own glocks. It definitely depends on the person as to what works best.
I agree 100% I also have both and I have always been way more accurate with my 19 or 26 over my p365 and XL. The 26 is also way less snappier then the 365 in my opinion.
@@RWB930 I agree wholeheartedly. The g26 sure shoots like a much larger gun than it is.
Yep. 26 is simply a better shooting pistol. For very little difference in size. The micros are just too small for me to shoot well.
If you can't pull out a 2 to 3 inch group with any handgun you own on short to zero notice?
You're not practicing enough, mate.
@@ravenrise320😂 facts
This video is so timely. Been carrying a 26 for a decade and have recently been considering a 48 or 43x. Now I’m indecisive again.
Try the 19. I can conceal it with a tucked in dress shirt, in a belly band for the gym and can even run it in my duty holster if I had to. I would only do something the size of a shield for pocket carry when the doc needs me to remove my shirt.
My G26 is actually a P80 build, and it is the best firing 9mm I own, my 365 is Wilson Combat gripped an is a real nice shooter, they both rock! But my most common carry is a G48 MOS. Balance of size and shoot ability.
I think the 48 is the best compromise. Both my father and my son bought one within this past year, and now I’m kind of wanting one myself.
@@f308gtb1977 best of both worlds to me. Call it a slim G19.
I like my G48mos
Would like to have a P80 shaped grip for G26 upper.
I carried a G 27 for years. However, as I get older I have found that the G 26 is easier to control. I was able to rip the bullseye out of the target at 15 feet. As a side note my G 26 stovepiped brand new out of the box. Also, the brass was ejecting unevenly. When the brass ejected straight up, the gun would not feed properly. It went back to Glock Inc. in GA. They replaced the ejector and firing pin. It now shots like a champ.
i bought a glock 26 yesterday as my first handgun. i couldnt be more satisfied, ive spent all of today trying to find issues with the gun and havent. the only issues are that its small.
I will always love that all my 9mm Glocks can use the same mags, especially when there are great options from Glock and Magpul. It just makes it easier to have a good number of mags stockpiled as they inevitably wear out.
You will never wear out your mags.
@@Rubeless If you use them, yes, you will. You'll break feed lips, break base plates, and wear out springs. As the most likely part to cause a malfunction, mags should not be taken lightly. You can replace springs and baseplates, but a broken feed lip is the end for that mag. Sure, you can train with mags that stop being reliable, but you'll always want a good mag for carry.
Quit being cheap and spend some money. Help the economy. 😅
“Time is a flat circle” god dammit rust coal or however you say his name was such a great character, true detective season one is phenomenal.
Dude, MP5 is for the briefcase…
And the truck, and the bedside and the living room and the office.....
...and the air ducts and the pipes...
If you can get a full-auto maybe...🤔
@@EroticOnion23
I've got a semiautomatic MP5 and love it.
@@RicArmstrong not a MP5 then...just a gun made to look like a MP5, you know like a "Lambo" chassis with a Kia engine...😅
You make a very good point. I have owned my G27 for a few years and recently replaced it with a Hellcat because I was drawn to the smaller dimensions, but I've never compared my accuracy side-by-side at the range. I may find out that I am more accurate with my Glock. Granted, a 40 vs. 9mm is not apples-to-apples, but it would still be good to know which gun I shoot more accurately.
My G26G4 is and always will be one of my top CCW. I carry a G17 magazine reload.
I do the same. I look at it as “if I have to reload once in a gun fight, I sure don’t want to have to reload again” haha
Always great videos brutha. Keep them coming
To each their own, but I definitely prefer subcompacts over the microcompacts. The trend towards slimmer grips just isn’t for me; I prefer them chunky and will carry the G26 or M&P subcompact instead of the micro nines.
What do you think about the FN509 compact … I like her a lot!
thin frame, thick grips = the way
FN makes great guns, I would not buy any of them. Good for collecting and being different are the people that do.
Had a 26, got a 365. Sold the 26. It caries soo much better. The 26 is way too chunky. Much better sights and trigger on the 365.
@@shamitoson I agree
When these micro/skinny pistols first came out and were all the rage. A lot of people switched to them in idpa for either Bug or ccp Div. Cuz they were supposed to be as shootable as a small double stack. And they found out very quickly the hype didn’t match reality for most people. Everyone I know has ditched them for the more shootable small double stack pistols. Ur mileage may vary
I love my G26 and 365. They are both Hall of Fame guns in my collection.
Great video. You addressed the very questions I have about these two. I've owned the P365 twice and while a great offering, I just didn't feel comfortable with it. I already have a 43x and love it. Now I'm getting over the "old age" attitude of the Glock 26 and 43 and seriously reconsidering them for my next purchase. Hey, look how long the 1911 has been around and its still so popular and effective, so compared to that, Glocks are barely hitting mid-life now.
You re basically asking do we like them skinny or thicc? 😂
In all seriousness, it ends up being the question of comfortability vs shootability
I like both, although a close friend of mine is a recently retired LEO and his department swapped their Glocks for the SIG P365 a couple years ago, and he highly recommended it as my first concealed carry.
James, my EDC is a Glock 40 MOS with a Trijicon RMR. I like the caliber, and was issued a S&W model 1076 back in the day. We qualified every 3 months and I may or may not have stocked up on Speer Gold Dots over the years, so ammunition for practice as well as carry isn't an issue. Thanks for all you do for the 2A community. Potential video topic for future "If you use a 10mm for self defense, will you be crucified for using the 10mm?"😂
Carrying around an artillery strike 😂
Love mine for huntin, put a Holosun scs mos on it this summer but more than my sciatica will allow for edc.
That Ruger hanging on the wall is a really gem. Love to see more videos on those
It’s great to have options. I switch between the 43x, 19, 27, and sometimes a 365. I will say that when I go somewhere sketchy the choice is always a Glock!
I love the Glock 26 as a backup to my Glock 19. After the first flush fit 10 rounder I just carry the 15 rounder of the G19 for reloads.
I wonder if your score would have been better using a 12 round mag or a thicker baseplate and 3dot sights on the 26 to make it more apples to apples with the 365. I also just moved from the 43x to the 26.4 this summer for my daytime carry using a 19 holster. Definitely prints less, and I can use backstraps to make the length of pull longer to fill out my hand more without grossly affecting the printing, which can't be done with the 43x or 365.
A I am a recent convert to Sig models. They fit my hand better than the box car Glocks and my trigger finger falls naturally on to the trigger in the proper place for my shooting. thanks for your honest reviews!
As you stated, everyone may have different results from the same handgun. I've owned the 26, the 365 and the Hellcat and of the 3 my Hellcat is the one I'm most accurate with and most comfortable carrying. Thankfully we live in a time where choices like that are still available to us.
I checked out the Hellcat .I liked it .I may get a Hellcat
James as a lifelong Glock man also, I carried my 48 for several years before buying a p365. LOVED the p365 but it was just a little too small for my hands unless I had the 12 round mag. I sold it and switched the the p365 XMacro and I gotta say…that is perfection in a CCW pistol, especially with an optic. It made me stop carrying my 48, has a better trigger, better grip, and 17 round mags are hard to beat.
Any updated thoughts on this a year later? I always find it interesting what people do after some time
12:46 - One more big thing with the p365. The serialized part is the module inside so you can change that grip to fit what you like. Personally I prefer the XL length grip.
Though we are starting to see firing module versions of firearms in glock clones. But they're only self-make options for enthusiasts right now.
Yeah the Macro holds more rounds than my 320 X compact. They're about the same size with the 365 obviously being a little thinner. I shot them both at a lgs, and bought a new 320XC- Mostly since as I can get a firing grip on it much easier and I shot better with it/ its easier to shoot. Next one will be a Macro Taco with a an additional XL grip module, and one XL Mag.
I’m 65. I’ve carried a 26 since they came out in both the military and law enforcement. Put Pearce grip ext. no extra rnds but a place for my pinky Never a hiccup
I prefer the P365X over the P365, even then I have the Wilson Combat grip since it has a little more palm swell.
People like to hate on the Chonk 26 but it shoots surprisingly well and comfortably for me. I get some flack when I say it but I do plan to get myself a 26 sometime
As someone who has owned the G26, G27, G19, G17, G19X, G19L, P320 compact, P320 fullsize, and the P365; I like the Sig subcompacts better. Might just be because Sigs have a nicer trigger though.
The wilson combat grip module changes everything. I run them XL size slides and am getting excellent results. Way better than I can get out of a G26.
Idk man should’ve been 43 vs 365 and 365xl vs 43x
Check out the ones Grape Valley Guns have right now.
Chonk26 LOL, about sums it up
Best part of your analysis is noting how individual it can be. For me, P365X is considerably more accurate with the grip length than the smaller P365 grip - yes, a little longer "horn" but a claw cures that. My favorite part of the Sig is the pronounced beaver tail and the sights are better (at least for me).
Great timing! I just went back to my Glock 26. I was carrying the X Macro until I had an issue where the magazine release button (and its related internal parts) fell out of the frame as I was taking the gun out of the holster to secure it for the evening. I was never happy with how X Macro fit my man-size hands, but I did love how it carried. Because I was accurate enough with it, I figured that I could make the compromise and switch to the P365 platform. I have been a Glock end user for over two decades, and I have never had a failure that was not from ammunition or a lack of routine maintenance. Bottom line...please tell Gatson that I am sorry and that I will never cheat again.
Love your reviews, even though they are informative. I really watch them for there most excellent entertainment value.
love the G26 and carried it for about 3 years solid before I picked up a P365. I have been carrying it for almost 5 years and have zero issues. Over the past year I have been carrying a CR920. None of these have ever created print issues. All platforms have thousands of rounds sent. At the end of the day it comes down to accuracy. I get best results out of the CR920. It shoots like a full size pistol.
Excellent video. The fit in the shooter's hands make SO much difference.
@ClickOnProfile577 Such messages are normally a form of SPAM.
They're both fantastic on the range. I plan on buying both, but I'll probably mainly carry the P365.
I have a 4th gen 26 and a 365xl. My groups are nearly identical. Even with the longer slide on the xl, it conceals better. I still love them both and they are both in my rotation (along with a 19 depending on dress)
I have both and stuff on both ends and in between. I also had a 27 for a number of years and shot it judiciously. Traded it for the 26 cause me and arthritis were pretty much done with .40 S&W. Didn’t ever really like the 26, and won’t say the 365 is much of an improvement in the gentle recoil department. Still, it’s concealment is much cleaner than the 26, especially in most pockets. That being said, I don’t intend to send the 26 off to the used gun shelf at my local dealer anytime soon. I’m like all the other thousands of 26 owners who’ve shot it more than once before tossing it in a drawer and have nothing but boring stories about how it didn’t ever malfunction on me…
Eh its preference, I like the P365, even though I'm more of a pocket carry snub nose guy, but I'd have no issues pocket carrying either. How you do want your Filet Mignon cooked is really what it comes down to; whether it be bloodier than an open wound or fully cooked its still a great cut of meat.
A lot of these Glock vs. X videos never mention magazine cost difference. Glock mags can be as much as half the cost as other brand magazines, and that’s significant
They are also crap, plastic coated metal
Thanks much.
I didn't expect the test results you got..
Not saying the 9mm has monstrous recoil, but anytime you have two guns and one has a thinner grip, the one with a thinner grip will have more felt recoil.
When the 26 came out back in the day, it was labeled as a back up gun to the 19 and 17 because it took the same magazines.
I also own the G26 and the P365, I end up carrying the P365 even though my particular G26 is freakishly accurate.The thinner slide is the selling point for me.
I have had the Glock 26 for years and have carried it as a backup to my Glock 17. I do have a Ruger Max 9 which I shoot very well.
The first time I went to the range with my P365 I shot absolutely awful. I was convinced I made a huge mistake and wondered how I could possibly shoot that poorly when I’m usually fairly decent. The same pattern repeated for the next range trip or two and then something clicked. I can now shoot my sig better than some much larger guns, I feel like it is one of those guns you develop muscle memory for, on mine my finger slides further over the trigger than my other guns. I’m 6’2” so that might play a part in the fact my hands just can’t properly grip it, but I feel like it’s valid as long as I shoot well.
The I got 5 On It reference was good. That song is still killer, and being from the Bay Area i can tell you that the title line became ubiquitous within everyday use. Great times
Was looking at getting a G26 recently but the p365 has been good for me other than some light primer strikes with Winchester white box 124 grain I bought a couple years back. The p365 is so light & easy to conceal even in warm weather with a 12 round mag and a 15rd backup it hard for me to go with anything else based on its ease of carry and I can shoot it pretty good it's got me second guessing carrying the G30s or G29SF these colder months coming up.
The p365 has a tighter barrel to slide lockup. I’ve always found them to hold tighter groupings over similar sized Glocks.
Let us not forget that the G26 has a .43 inch longer barrel than many of the new (and admittedly wonderful) micro nines. Since it's the handle, not the barrel, that typically prints a silhouette and breaks the rules of mandatory concealment, I'll take the extra barrel length. Yes, the reputation is king, and reputation only comes from years in the field.
I like when micro is compared to compact.
That .43 inches of barrel might get your 20 extra FPS, if you're lucky 🤣
Which is his iq
I have small girl hands (insert joke here) and I still need a finger extension on the 26. But I LOVE the P365Xl upper on the P365 lower. Best combo for me. Thanks for the videos
Hellcat with 15 round mag is my EDC. I just shoot it really well 🤷🏽♂️
Hell cat or hellcat pro?
My pinky was pushing on the mag, i didn't like the feel. Got the P365X instead
@@Ray_Koren you have to get the extended mag.
Great comparison and entertaining as always James. The G26 is one of the few Glocks I've never owned, but do have its beefy brother, the G27, and its also an excellent carry gun and very accurate as well. I'm currently carrying the Sig P365 and the magazine with the pinky extension. In a Blade-Tech appendix holster, no printing.
Great video brother 👍
If this is garbage tier content, i'm more than happy to let you cook dude. Not even one minute in and i'm laughing my ass off
Carry 365X w/WC grip and 507k. I shoot IDPA with it. The best shooters are a tier above me (it's a small group) but they all shoot competition pistols with competition hip holsters and mag holders. I wonder where/when they get the same valuable practice with their carry guns, most of which are G19, G26, P365, Hellcat. I always ask if we're gonna have a "carry" night. Always falls through.
That said, I wouldn't mind seeing James setup a course of fire and getting in some timed runs.
I've been carrying my G26 for almost 10 years & I don't have a good enough reason to switch to anything else.
I found your video very coincidental. I am a huge P320 fan and have carried a P320 RX Compact for years, but I just recently went back to carrying my G26. I bought it back in 2010 after our home was broken into and before I became a "gun guy". I know many will think I am insane for carrying it with a new Timney Alpha trigger, but all of my guns have light triggers and I practice and train with those triggers. I changed the sights right after I bought it to Truglo TFX Pro sights. Why did I go back to the G26? Because it is simple and will take any standard Glock mag I am willing to put in it. I never bought a P365 or a G43 or the variants of either of those guns, because for me both guns are too slim for me and hard for me to grip comfortably. The G26 is short and my pinky falls off, but I can get my middle and ring fingers around the G26 much better than I can on the P365 or the G43. Thou I am a Sig P320 fan boy, my G26 will always be one of my go-to, reliable, favorites.
P365x is the way to go. When you get the Magguts mag extensions you can get 14+1 in a flush mag or 17+1 extended. The P365x also come with the optics cut.
The SLR mag ext makes the G26 a 15+1
I just got the sig for Christmas my step dad is a huge sig guy and they were in major sale I didn’t have a great grouping first rounds threw but I’m also a very new shooter with it being only within 2 years that I really got into hand guns. My choice of gun before this gift was the mossberg mc2c which I still love. That being said this sig shoots like butter and would love to make it a carry in the summer when my layers of clothing is significantly diminished. Guess I gotta keep practicing because I don’t want to be any danger to the people around me.
The dependability of the Glock pistols are outstanding and the majority of shooters love them. But I personally think they feel like a 2x4 in the hand. My main carry is a P 365 xl. I shoot it fast and accurately. As far as printing, I don’t care as long as it’s concealed.
But if and when SHTF, I’m a fan of the closet one to me.
Glocks are literally anti-anatomical😂. I do like my 17 thou, but the 226 sig feels like it was design to hold. P365 for days over a 26 brick lol.
My larger hands need the wider grip. A narrow grip causes me to have too much finger on the trigger, so I pull low and right.
As for your experiment, James, the 365 trigger is so much better it probably accounts for the difference.
I have a g26 that I’ve had for years. I shoot it very well, and it always works. No problem concealing it whatsoever in a comfort tac waistband holster. When it stops doing what I need it to do, I’ll consider what’s out there. Don’t expect that to happen though. Just my favorite edc.
Typical block fan boy answer. "I like my block cuz it just works." Hate to burst your bubble but every gun works. It's not exclusive to glocks.
@@frankcastle9691
If it does what I need, what difference is it to you? Why do you feel it’s necessary to make a negative comment about my preference? If you want something else that’s your business, not mine. Get a life.
@@frankcastle9691 taurus doesn't always work, keltec doesn't always work.
@@cluckbent6466 agree
I am thinking about getting a 26. I carry a 19 and P365 depending on my concealing needs. But I just notice rust on my P365 mags. I have 12 round mags I cannot replace being the Commie State of Washington.
Another great video as always. I like and own many different firearms but when it comes down to it I have a thing for Glocks and have always thought the 26 was one of the best all around carry guns and still do... Also the Glock is the only one that gives me the option of carrying it with a 10 round magazine either flat or with a +2 base plate or also a 15, 17, or 33 round back up. 👍👍
James, I gotta admit. It was weird watching a video without you wearing your short-shorts. It was also weird hearing you say that you shot a SIG better than a Glock. But the other 2 shooters were able to dis-prove your findings by shooting the Glock 26 better. Thank God. Snap out of it Jim!
26 with hogue extended baseplates for 13+1. It rules
The larger magazine options is the main reason the G26 is what I carry. Plus the SHTF scenario of having to use someone elses mag, living or otherwise,, the likelihood of coming across someone with a larger Glock is fairly likely. 👍
I went thru this same exact process, James.
I carry the G27 in 40 packed in a G-Code Incognito Eclipse holster and stoked with Barnes 140g JHP solid and is my go to CCW.
In Switzerland, you can still more easily own fully automatic firearms than you can in the U.S. , while in Japan, their firearms laws are some of the strictest I the world. Both countries have the lowest violent crime rate in the world . I Wonder why
No black or brown people
No Democrats
Average behavioural patterns , temperament, & IQ amongst different groups, heavily effects societies, and in turn, the violent crime rates of those given States(Countries) in which they reside.
Saying "I wonder why" at the end doesn't make you seem any smarter or important
@@didamnesia3575Except for you, this one really flushed the Schitstaffels out of the sewer.
The extra 1/4 inch of barrel with the 26/43x really helps HP's with expansion.
Oh geez I bet this is a totally fair and unbiased comparison devoid of any and all favoritism... lol
Oh geez I bet this is a comment made before watching the video
I'm sure the guy who works for a company sponsored by Glock will be completely unbiased. And I bet if we ask James who his favorite clothing company is, he might just say 5.11, and that has nothing to do with what he aspires his height to be one day if he keeps taking those prenatal vitamins.
@@JamesReeves I would like to plead the 5th.
3:14 Tyrant CNC makes high quality mag extensions for a range of handguns including Glock. I have both five and two round extensions on a Glock 26. Both provide a comfortable full grip and have worked flawlessly. Been carrying the 26 for 12 years and see no reason to change. And no, I don't work for Tyrant.😊
Would like to see a comparison with the Sig P365x and the other options out there. Not the compensated or Romeo versions. To me, the full grip with minimal printing, 12+1, and decent accuracy seems like a great EDC option.
that luniz refrence cought me by surprise. dont know what that had to do with the glock but you are a lengend for adding that point in lmaoo
I'll take the glock 26.
My 1st Glock was a G26 Gen 5 with Ameriglo sights. Only mod has been an SCD since this was my first striker fired pistol and I wanted that extra layer of safety. It's been my primary carry for the last 5 years with a +2 mag and a spare G17 mag. For reference, I'm 6' 3" @ 270lbs, so concealment has never been an issue. For good or ill, a Sig 365 isn't even on my radar.