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Glock 17 vs. Glock 19

Glock 19 is effectively a reduced-size Glock 17; it is called the “Compact” by the manufacturer. The Glock 19 has a shorter barrel (by about half an inch) and pistol grip compared to the Glock 17. Since it is a smaller gun, it is more popular for concealed-carry uses.

Both these semi-automatic pistols use 9mm cartridges and were designed by Gaston Glock. Another advantage of Glock 19 pistols is that they are compatible with Glock 17 magazines but Glock 19 magazines cannot be used in a Glock 17 pistol.

The Glock 26 is even smaller than the Glock 19 and is compatible with both Glock 19 and Glock 17 magazines. However, Glock 26 magazines cannot be used with Glock 19 or Glock 17.

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Differences — Similarities —

Muzzle flash seen on a Glock 17 captured during night firing

Specifications

The Glock 17 uses 9×19 mm cartridges. It is 186 mm (7.32 inches) long, with a barrel length of 114 mm (4.49 in) and a standard magazine capacity of 17. It weighs 625g (22 oz) when unloaded.

The Glock 19 is considered the “compact” style Glock. It also takes 9x19mm cartridges, but is only 174 mm (6.85 in) long, with a barrel length of 102 mm (4.01 in). It has a standard magazine capacity of 15 and weighs 595g (21 oz) when unloaded.

The Glock 19 pistol is compatible with factory magazines from the Glock 17 and Glock 18, with available capacities of 10, 17, 19, and 33 rounds. With the exception of the slide, frame, barrel, locking block, recoil spring, guide rod, and slide lock spring, all of the other components are interchangeable between the models 17 and 19.

Cost

The Glock 17 costs an average of $500. The Glock 19 is the same price with an average cost of $500.

Performance

The Glock 17 and Glock 19 are virtually identical except for size. Users report no difference in durability, accuracy or reliability.

A comparison of all Glock pistols available in the U.S. Glocks are available for all cartridge sizes.

Users

The Glock 17 is used by law enforcement officials in Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemberg, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States and Venezuela.

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The Glock 19 is used by law enforcement officials in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Iraq, Israel, Lithuania, Malaysia, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, the United States and Yemen.

References and Futher Reading

wikipedia:Glock
Glock Pistols Compared (Glock.com)
HiPowersAndHandGuns.com
ArmsPost.com
Glock specs (Pikimal.com)

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Glock 26 vs. Glock 43 – Which Should You Buy?

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May 26, 2022

No matter where you are in the world, Glock is an instantly recognizable brand of short-recoil semi-automatic pistols.

However, many new firearm enthusiasts are finding it hard having to choose between dozens of perfectly good weapons.

Glock has two excellent choices with their G26 and G43 firearms. Since they’re so similar, though, you might still find it difficult to come to a decision. That’s why I’ve decided to compare and review the two guns.

I’ll look at both of their performances as far as precision and reliability is concerned, as well as the look and the feel of both guns.

So, let’s see what these pistols can offer. But before we do, I’d like to talk about the company’s history to explain how our two choices came to be.

Gaston Glock

In the 1980s, the Austrian armed forces needed to replace the firearms from WWII with new ones. They needed the new weapons to have removable and exchangeable parts and be easy and safe to disassemble and clean. So, an engineer by the name of Gaston Glock got to work creating polymer-encased firearms.

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These primary goals of the Austrian Army, along with the polymer casing Glock designed, are now some of the most recognizable features of Glock pistols. After the Austrian Army had accepted Glock’s design, militaries and law enforcement services around the world followed suit. Due to the excellent performance of Glock guns on safety and performance checks, they soon gained in popularity as personal weapons as well.

The polymer casing keeps Glock guns durable and sleek to this day. Additionally, since the polymer is nowhere near as heavy as the metal pistols used to be made of, Glocks are also much lighter and comfortable to carry around.

The added comfort isn’t just good for concealed carry, though. It also allows us to get a better and steadier grip on the pistol, and achieve more precise shots.

Now that we know a bit more about Glocks in general, let’s see how the Glock 26 compares to the newer 43 model. Before we start, it’s good to know that the 26 and 43 models both belong to the category of pistols affectionately known as “Baby Glocks”.

In fact, back in 1994, the Glock 26 was the first model of the kind. Since then, the pistol has had several iterations, and it’s now in its fifth generation.

Look and Feel

As the name suggests, Baby Glocks are very small. That makes them ideal concealed carry weapons since they’re both just over 6 inches long, 4 inches tall, and barely over an inch wide.

Also, both can hold 9mm rounds with 19mm cartridge cases. However, the 43 is definitely slightly smaller overall, and it’s even lighter.

Without the magazine, the 26 weighs in at almost 20 ounces, while the 43 is just over 16. With fully-loaded magazines, they weigh in at 26 and 21 ounces, respectively.

Because of the difference in size, some people might find the 43 a better choice for a concealed carry weapon than the 26. In my opinion, though, the difference is negligible, since you could carry both pistols comfortably. In fact, the bigger 26 is actually better than the 43 in many ways.

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Most notably, the 26 can hold more rounds than the 43. While the smaller gun only has room for 6 bullets in the single stack magazine and one in the barrel, the 26 has a 10+1 magazine capacity.

The 26 can also use a double-stack magazine style, which can allow it to have even higher magazine capacities. So, the 26 can actually also have a magazine capacity of up to 33 rounds, according to the Glock website. And, let me tell you, those extra bullets can make a significant difference in an emergency.

Both of the Glocks feel like premium-quality pistols. So, at this point in the comparison, I find myself leaning towards the Glock 26 with its larger capacity. Let’s see if seeing more features will change my mind.

Accuracy and Reliability

So, how do the Glock 26 and 43 handle? Well, with smaller firearms, there are always some concessions. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that the gun is unmanageable.

Due to the height of both of the guns, they’re not very comfortable to hold. In fact, even though the 43 is actually a bit taller than the original Baby Glock, it’s still not perfectly suited for an adult hand. Still, getting an extended magazine should help with this – though it would also detract from the very feature that makes these Glocks perfect concealed carry weapons.

Both of the guns have Glock’s Safe Action shooting mechanism. There are three automatic fail-safes inside of the pistols’ firing systems, including the trigger, firing pin and drop safety. These features provide consistency when you pull the trigger repeatedly.

With proper maintenance, both guns will retain the durability Glock is famous for. Just like the Austrian Army wanted them to be, Glock guns are still easy to disassemble and take care of.

So, since all Glocks are pretty much uniform in their precision and performance, there’s really not much else to be said about the performance of the 26 and 43. Basically, they’ll both perform well, even if the short stature of the gun takes some getting used to.

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Price

Finally, we can spend a moment talking about the price of each of the pistols. Essentially, the Glock 26 is about $100 more expensive than the 43, at about $610. That means that the Glock 43 comes in at about $520.

However, I imagine both of these guns are available at lower prices if you shop around and look for discounts. Still, I’m not even sure whether the price should be a part of this decision.

After all, can we put a value on safety? Considering the larger magazine capacity of the 26, should we really be risking running out of ammo at an inopportune moment?

I’m not sure. But, in the end, this will be a matter of personal preference. In fact, the smaller magazine might be just fine if you don’t anticipate having to shoot very often. Or if you’re only shooting for practice at a shooting range and have time to switch out magazines.

In Conclusion

Ultimately, the choice will be left up to individual buyers. As always, it’s important to consider all aspects of a pistol before buying. Consider what you need the pistol for, and go from there.

If you just need a concealed carry weapon in order to feel safer on a daily basis, any of these two Baby Glocks will do. They’re both pretty compact, even though the 43 is technically smaller. If you’re one of those people who like keeping their guns in their pockets, these guns could work.

I mean, there are even smaller ones on the markets, but if you want a tried and true brand like Glock, you’ll have to take your pick out of these two. If you’re satisfied with having a semi-automatic pistol that only holds 6+1 rounds, then go for the 43.

However, if you find that you’ll need a bigger magazine capacity, the 26 is perfect. And you’ll be able to adjust the magazine capacity. But, as I said – the final choice is up to you.

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Glock 42 380 ACP

The G42 slimline subcompact is the smallest Glock pistol has ever introduced, making it ideal for pocket carry and other deep concealment carry methods. The slim design of the G42 fits the hands of any shooter; specifically it gives shooters with smaller hands a comfortable option like they’ve never seen before. Glock’s smallest pistol uses the same Safe Action System found in all Glock pistols, is backed by more than 25 years of engineering excellence.

MSRP: $479.00