I Hate Glocks
G26 Review by Joe Adkins

 I hate Glocks.  Let me say that again, I hate Glocks.  They are an overrated, plastic, ugly handgun.  I never even wanted one.  I am a 1911, Revolver, and Hi Power kind of guy, that’s it. Three years ago Missouri joined the ranks of States that allowed its owners to Conceal Carry Handguns.  I went through my training and obtained my permit.  I ordered a fine High Noon holster for my Kimber and all was great in my world.  I carried that combination for several months and was very happy with my choice.  Then, it got hot….and humid.  I understand most people can carry a 1911 concealed in warm weather, but for me it was not going to happen.  In shorts and a t-shirt you could not only tell I was carrying but I am sure you could tell the caliber and brand by the bulk sticking out of my pants.  At 5’10” and 170 lbs., I don’t have a large enough frame to hide that in summer attire.

I had to have something smaller.  A good friend of mine is a retired LEO with the Missouri Department of Conservation and suggested a “Baby Glock”.  I read up on them and took the plunge, against my better judgment. When I picked it up I have to admit that I was impressed with how well it shot.  It was ugly, no doubt but it did shoot well.  I started trying all sorts of ammo through it, hoping in the back of my mind that it would find something that it did not like.  It did not, I tried White Box all the way to 9mm+p+ and all shot great.  I have about 2000 rounds through the G26 now and have not had a single FTE or FTF.  I am impressed!  I carry this handgun in a High Noon Down-Under and it conceals very well.  I ride bikes with my son, play baseball, and even spent some time last summer at the beach with no signs that I was carrying a handgun.  The finish still looks great and even the plastic still seems to be holding up fine.  

I still carry my Kimber much of the time.  But when the summer comes and the weather gets hot I have to admit I do not feel guilty at all when I slip my G26 on and head out for a day in the sun and humidity. I feel the ammo I carry will stop any problem when placed in the right spot and my ugly little Glock is up to that challenge.

Do I still hate Glocks ….yes, all of them but mine.  It is not for sale.

GLOCK 26 Caliber 9x19mm Action Safe Action System Length (slide) 6.29 in.            160 mm Height 2) 4.17 in.            106 mm Width 1.18 in.              30 mm Length between sights 3) 5.67 in.            144 mm Barrel length 3.46 in.             88 mm Barrel rifling right, hexagonal Length of twist 9.84 in.            250 mm Magazine capacity 4) 10 / 12 Mass (weight) Empty without magazine 19.75 oz.          560 g Empty magazine   1.98 oz.             56 g Full magazine 5) ~6.35 oz.         ~180 g Trigger pull (standard) ~5.5   lbs.        ~2.5 kg Trigger travel for discharge 6)   0.5   in.          12.5 mm Number of safeties 3

	1) C: Compensated 2) Includes magazine and sight 3) With sight rear 6.5 4) Check local law and regulations.l 5) Depending on the used ammunition 6) Includes trigger safety

		Technical specifications may be altered without notice.