Owner of a new Glock 26!

[JGulley317]

My first handgun, and hopefully many more to come! Must I really post pictures? I don't think it's necessary, unless you really want to hassle me. I think we all have seen a NIB Glock. Hopefully tomorrow, if not this week sometime I can put the first round through it. What else is there to say? I still can't believe I have my first handgun! Just patiently waiting to carry. Should have went with L-1. Next stop, safety class!

Thanks to all again!

Gulley

 

[Jeremy1066]

Congratulations on your first handgun! Make sure you put several hundred rounds through it, and at least a hundred problem free rounds of the load you wish to carry in it before you carry.

 

[JGulley317]

Congratulations on your first handgun! Make sure you put several hundred rounds through it, and at least a hundred problem free rounds of the load you wish to carry in it before you carry.

Thanks, though I hope your not telling me this because it needs to be "broken in". Glock's don't have a break in period.

 

[Fordtough25]

Congrats, you picked a good one! Shoot it often and enjoy, G26 makes a great CC, OC, or bedside gun.

 

[Fedempl]

Congrats, I have a G26 and CC, OC almost everywhere. You will definiely enjoy shooting this gun, feels great when firing. It's best to go the range and fire the rounds you plan on using when carrying, that way you will know what to expect if you need it.

 

[JGulley317]

Congrats, I have a G26 and CC, OC almost everywhere. You will definiely enjoy shooting this gun, feels great when firing. It's best to go the range and fire the rounds you plan on using when carrying, that way you will know what to expect if you need it.

Yes sir! I plan to use 115 gr. for both FMJ and HP rounds. Keeping it simple and most importantly consistent between range and carry., no +P +P+. I'm a new shooter, so I don't need a hand cannon until I'm more experienced. I feel very confident in my 115 gr. Hornady Crit. Defense.

 

[bmiley1963]

You picked a great weapon. It is my primary carry weapon!!!

 

[Adamz04]

great choice. I have one also. love the gen 4 grips. love the blocks

 

[JGulley317]

great choice. I have one also. love the gen 4 grips. love the blocks

Maybe I'm blind! I don't know about your Glock, but my Glock is beautiful! Even if it is a "block".

 

[jamstutz]

Excellent choice, reliable out of the box and one of the most trouble-free handguns you can get. This is one you will be able to enjoy for years to come.

 

[IndyGunner]

Yes sir! I plan to use 115 gr. for both FMJ and HP rounds. Keeping it simple and most importantly consistent between range and carry., no +P +P+. I'm a new shooter, so I don't need a hand cannon until I'm more experienced. I feel very confident in my 115 gr. Hornady Crit. Defense.

why not 124g?

 

[JGulley317]

why not 124g?

Why not 145 gr.? Does it really matter? I don't see what the big deal is...
Maybe after a few months of shooting and being more comfortable with a handgun I'll bump it up. Though I'm just glad I have a handgun. I'm no longer a sheep or someone not exercising their 2ed right. I'm doing what I feel I'll be most proficient at. When I feel I'm ready for all of that +P+ junk then I'll do so.

Thank-you.

 

[bullet]

Thanks, though I hope your not telling me this because it needs to be "broken in". Glock's don't have a break in period.

I'll always shoot a gun a few hundred times before I will use it for EDC. Glock or not it still has to earn my trust.
When you have to use it to defend yourself that's not a good time to find out about a factory recall, ammo problems, your limp wristing it, etc.

Good choice btw. I have several glock myself and carry a G30.

 

[JGulley317]

I'll always shoot a gun a few hundred times before I will use it for EDC. Glock or not it still has to earn my trust.
When you have to use it to defend yourself that's not a good time to find out about a factory recall, ammo problems, your limp wristing it, etc.

Good choice btw. I have several glock myself and carry a G30.

Good point. Like I said, I'm still waiting on LTCH. I believe I still have at most another 4 weeks. So I figure it'll be used quite a bit before it comes in the mail.

 

[civicisaye]

Congrats on your new purchase! I was just as excited when I picked my first handgun, a s&w sd9, that is, until I shot it. Never shot right, traded for a Kahr and am finally happy. Anyways, what made you pick this particular model? Any interest in a full size, or....? Just curious, everyone has their own style

 

[bullet]

Good point. Like I said, I'm still waiting on LTCH. I believe I still have at most another 4 weeks. So I figure it'll be used quite a bit before it comes in the mail.

I used to carry a Smith and Wesson 645. I shot it only a few times and started carrying it as my edc. A few months later I decided to take it out and do some real shooting with it. That was when I found out it wasn't accurate and had feed problems. If I would had to use it to defend or save my life, who knows what would have happen. It was very unreliable. I don't think all 645's are like that. IMO I had a lemon. Buy something good did come out of all that. I brought my first Glock for edc, G21C. I still have it and it's never failed me.

Now I always shoot, shoot and shoot some more before I give a gun my trust.

 

[JGulley317]

Congrats on your new purchase! I was just as excited when I picked my first handgun, a s&w sd9, that is, until I shot it. Never shot right, traded for a Kahr and am finally happy. Anyways, what made you pick this particular model? Any interest in a full size, or....? Just curious, everyone has their own style

I wanted something that would be a breeze to CC IWB for my first handgun. I liked how I could put G-17 and G-19 mags. in the G-26 if I choose to. The G-26 was love at first sight. I choose the 9mm caliber because I'm a new shooter and I believe it's where I should start, I can always go up to a bigger caliber.

 

[JohnP82]

Congrats! excellent choice!

 

[IndyGunSafety]

Congrats on your purchase. When you are ready to take that safety class give us a call!

 

[IndyGunner]

Why not 145 gr.? Does it really matter? I don't see what the big deal is...
Maybe after a few months of shooting and being more comfortable with a handgun I'll bump it up. Though I'm just glad I have a handgun. I'm no longer a sheep or someone not exercising their 2ed right. I'm doing what I feel I'll be most proficient at. When I feel I'm ready for all of that +P+ junk then I'll do so.

Thank-you.

Yes, it does matter.

When youd like to educate yourself instead of shooting down things you dont know anything about, post up! Congrats on the purchase!