i pocket carry the glock 19, should i get the glock 26?

cajun47 · October 6, 2012, 09:51 AM

the glock 19 fits in my cargo pants pocket with a romera holster but its tight. would the 26 be a whole lot better?

i tried some of the other small single stack 9mm pocket pistols, i don't like the way they shoot and honestly i don't trust them.

i will not carry inside the waistband. period. not gonna happen.

Dashunde · October 6, 2012, 10:00 AM

If you can manage a G19 in a pocket then the G26/27 would be comfortable improvement for sure.
Its shorter in every direction, thus a bit lighter from the start, plus your hauling less ammo weight.
I think you'd see a very noticable difference between the two.

TheNocturnus · October 6, 2012, 10:01 AM

Good lord! How big are your pockets? I carry a G19 in a Serpa holster and it would never cross my mind to pocket carry the gun. I have a Kel Tec P3AT for deep concealment.

Get the G26, you will be glad you did and your pockets will thank you.

TunnelRat · October 6, 2012, 11:11 AM

Pocket carry a Glock 19? Why?

Indi · October 6, 2012, 11:19 AM

You must have very freaking big pockets buddy. The glock 26 is a bit smaller, not by much though. It would be a bit easier to carry in the pocket, but why not just get a nice iwb holster and carry the g19 like normal people. No pun intended.

chris in va · October 6, 2012, 11:28 AM

I detest IWB as well.

The 26 is smaller but just as wide. Some people report shooting the 26 more accurately than the 17 or 19.

Amsdorf · October 6, 2012, 12:35 PM

Really?

You carry a G19, in your pocket, and you are not printing?

I find that pretty hard to believe...what do you do when you are not wearing cargo pants with huge pockets?

TailGator · October 6, 2012, 01:55 PM

I have a G26 that I pocket carry only occasionally because I don't find it very comfortable, with marginal concealability, and a compromised draw. With all that, though, I have to think that the G26 has to be noticeably better than a G19.

RBid · October 6, 2012, 02:44 PM

Stuffing a G19 into even a large pocket must make for a very inconsistent and fumble-prone draw.

I respect that you will not carry IWB.

It seems that exploring alternative carry methods may be a better path. Perhaps OWB/overshirt?

myshoulderissore · October 6, 2012, 03:06 PM

I do the same thing with my 357 snubbie and my P01 sometimes... I bet the g26 would be more comfy, but it would be minor. Have you tried any owb holsters? That might be another viable option...

myshoulderissore · October 6, 2012, 03:09 PM

Also, Amsdorf, I carry my P01 in pocket in a remora sometimes, it fits quite nicely in my slacks, I just can't carry anything else in there, and the draw is fine, a back tilt, pull, not a problem. The g19 is the same size, with less snag able items, I'd imagine no issues there, either.

9mmsnoopy · October 6, 2012, 08:07 PM

A G26 is on the fringe of being pocketable, i dont see how the heck you carry a 19.

9mm · October 6, 2012, 08:10 PM

Are we taking about the cargo pants pocket on the sides? or the actual regular front top pockets? Because people wonder how I carry a Glock 26 in my front pockets. I have no problems, but a Glock 19? wow you are a magician, I can carry the 19 in the side bottom pockets.

Quote:

i will not carry inside the waistband. period. not gonna happen.

? very simple, try other holsters then, theres thunderwear/smartcarry/lightning wear, shoulder holsters[kangaroo holsters/kangaroo carry] and other things.

orionengnr · October 6, 2012, 08:12 PM

I had a G23 and later a G19.
I had difficulty concealing either one IWB or in a Smartcarry.
I cannot imagine any double-stack as a pocket carry, unless you are one BIIIG dude and wear some seriously baggy drawers.

mdThanatos · October 8, 2012, 09:29 AM

I can fit a Glock 17 in my pocket, regular Wrangler jeans. If I wear a looser shirt, button down and untucked you can't tell I have it on me when I am standing. It is definitely noticeable when I am sitting and really uncomfortable but standing you can't tell. For the Glock 26, it will weigh a little less and should disappear a little easier than the 19 if that is the route you really want to go. Maybe a belly band or something might work as well.

ShipWreck · October 8, 2012, 09:31 AM

I have pocket carried a glock26 and a Walther p99 compact before. They do bulge, but it could be anything in your pocket. I now pocket carry an M&P Shield. Much thinner and more comfortable as you walk.

But, believe it or not, I have pocket carried a beretta 92 compact a Time or two before. Yes, it makes a pocket bump, but once again... It could be anything in your pocket...

But, a smaller gun does work better...

Nail Shooter · October 9, 2012, 05:36 PM

Yeah, the G26 is easier to pocket carry than a G19. Get an Alabama kydex pocket holster for the G26 and you're GTG.

Nail

Stevie-Ray · October 9, 2012, 06:05 PM

Ive carried my G26 in a large coat pocket, but that is all. Can't even imagine any bigger. Normally it's for biking and then in a Kydex holster OWB.

federali · October 10, 2012, 06:08 AM

If you lay a G26 atop a G19, you'll notice how close they are in size. Yet, a think the G19 is a bit much for pocket carry, not that the G26 is much better. I sold my 100% reliable G26 as it offered too little advantage over my G19 and I much prefer the grip on my G19.

vito · October 10, 2012, 07:04 AM

For pocket carry, why not consider a Glock 36? Personally like most of the other commenters, I can't imagine carrying a 19 in a pants pocket. For perfect pants carry get a Ruger LCP or equivalent size 380. I really like my j-frame 2-inch, but revolvers are harder to hide in a pocket than a slim auto. I just bought a Ruger SR40c that I think I could carry in a SmartCarry and is about the same size as the G26.

MikeGunz · October 10, 2012, 07:39 AM

I think it would be uncomfortable carrying a g26 in your pocket! I only carry mine in a in the waist band holster, and I can barely tell its there. For pocket carry I would consider a pistol about the size of a ruger lcp.

Mystro · October 10, 2012, 09:41 AM

The G26 is a lot smaller than the G19 so only you know how and what you can carry. In can tell you I can easily carry a G26 in my pocket of my coat. Waist band carry is easy and I can do it in sweatpants.

CCCLVII · October 10, 2012, 10:19 AM

The micro glocks are pretty good for carry. I have the Glock 33 (I think its the 33) in 357 sig. I like it alot and i can pocket carry it if I have the right pants. The only down side is I wish I had gone with the 40 or the 10mm... im not picking on the 357 sig was just uninformed when I bought it.

RMcCar4318 · October 10, 2012, 02:20 PM

My EDC is a G 26 or 27 and even that is IWB. My you must have big pockets!!

Justice06RR · October 10, 2012, 07:49 PM

Cajun, you never wear normal jeans, khakis, or dress clothes?

I don't know how you would fit a G19 or any other pistol that size with anything other than cargo shorts. why no IWB?? I respect your decision but unless you never leave your home or have to wear different pants, you'd have to adjust your CCW setup (different pistol or diffent carry setup).

G26/27 would definitely be an improvement.

October 6, 2012, 09:51 AM	#1
cajun47 Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2007 Location: swamp people Posts: 539	i pocket carry the glock 19, should i get the glock 26? the glock 19 fits in my cargo pants pocket with a romera holster but its tight. would the 26 be a whole lot better? i tried some of the other small single stack 9mm pocket pistols, i don't like the way they shoot and honestly i don't trust them. i will not carry inside the waistband. period. not gonna happen.

October 6, 2012, 10:01 AM	#3
TheNocturnus Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,097	Good lord! How big are your pockets? I carry a G19 in a Serpa holster and it would never cross my mind to pocket carry the gun. I have a Kel Tec P3AT for deep concealment. Get the G26, you will be glad you did and your pockets will thank you. __________________ My EDC: Gun Wallet Brain (Use this one the most)

October 6, 2012, 11:11 AM	#4
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,215	Pocket carry a Glock 19? Why? __________________ Know the status of your weapon Keep your muzzle oriented so that no one will be hurt if the firearm discharges Keep your finger off the trigger until you have an adequate sight picture Maintain situational awareness

October 6, 2012, 11:19 AM	#5
Indi Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 231	You must have very freaking big pockets buddy. The glock 26 is a bit smaller, not by much though. It would be a bit easier to carry in the pocket, but why not just get a nice iwb holster and carry the g19 like normal people. No pun intended. __________________ I dont understand why people get addicted to drugs, when they can get addicted to guns instead!!

October 6, 2012, 02:44 PM	#9
RBid Senior Member Join Date: March 10, 2012 Posts: 1,059	Stuffing a G19 into even a large pocket must make for a very inconsistent and fumble-prone draw. I respect that you will not carry IWB. It seems that exploring alternative carry methods may be a better path. Perhaps OWB/overshirt? __________________ Currently Own: Beretta PX4 9mm, Glock 23 (Gen 4), Glock 19 (Gen 4) x2

October 6, 2012, 10:00 AM	#2
Dashunde Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2004 Posts: 2,018	If you can manage a G19 in a pocket then the G26/27 would be comfortable improvement for sure. Its shorter in every direction, thus a bit lighter from the start, plus your hauling less ammo weight. I think you'd see a very noticable difference between the two.

October 6, 2012, 11:28 AM	#6
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	I detest IWB as well. The 26 is smaller but just as wide. Some people report shooting the 26 more accurately than the 17 or 19.

October 6, 2012, 12:35 PM	#7
Amsdorf Junior member Join Date: July 24, 2011 Location: Saint Louis, Missouri Posts: 849	Really? You carry a G19, in your pocket, and you are not printing? I find that pretty hard to believe...what do you do when you are not wearing cargo pants with huge pockets?

October 6, 2012, 01:55 PM	#8
TailGator Senior Member Join Date: May 8, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,787	I have a G26 that I pocket carry only occasionally because I don't find it very comfortable, with marginal concealability, and a compromised draw. With all that, though, I have to think that the G26 has to be noticeably better than a G19.

October 6, 2012, 03:06 PM	#10
myshoulderissore Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 447	I do the same thing with my 357 snubbie and my P01 sometimes... I bet the g26 would be more comfy, but it would be minor. Have you tried any owb holsters? That might be another viable option...

October 6, 2012, 03:09 PM	#11
myshoulderissore Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 447	Also, Amsdorf, I carry my P01 in pocket in a remora sometimes, it fits quite nicely in my slacks, I just can't carry anything else in there, and the draw is fine, a back tilt, pull, not a problem. The g19 is the same size, with less snag able items, I'd imagine no issues there, either.

October 6, 2012, 08:07 PM	#12
9mmsnoopy Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Thrillsville ,Tx Posts: 904	A G26 is on the fringe of being pocketable, i dont see how the heck you carry a 19. __________________ beretta cx4 storm .40 caliber sig P290 Kahr PM9 Glock 26 Bushmaster AR15

October 6, 2012, 08:12 PM	#14
orionengnr Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Posts: 5,173	I had a G23 and later a G19. I had difficulty concealing either one IWB or in a Smartcarry. I cannot imagine any double-stack as a pocket carry, unless you are one BIIIG dude and wear some seriously baggy drawers.

October 8, 2012, 09:29 AM	#15
mdThanatos Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2008 Posts: 104	I can fit a Glock 17 in my pocket, regular Wrangler jeans. If I wear a looser shirt, button down and untucked you can't tell I have it on me when I am standing. It is definitely noticeable when I am sitting and really uncomfortable but standing you can't tell. For the Glock 26, it will weigh a little less and should disappear a little easier than the 19 if that is the route you really want to go. Maybe a belly band or something might work as well.

October 8, 2012, 09:31 AM	#16
ShipWreck Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,744	I have pocket carried a glock26 and a Walther p99 compact before. They do bulge, but it could be anything in your pocket. I now pocket carry an M&P Shield. Much thinner and more comfortable as you walk. But, believe it or not, I have pocket carried a beretta 92 compact a Time or two before. Yes, it makes a pocket bump, but once again... It could be anything in your pocket... But, a smaller gun does work better...

October 9, 2012, 05:36 PM	#17
Nail Shooter Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2005 Location: MI Posts: 195	Yeah, the G26 is easier to pocket carry than a G19. Get an Alabama kydex pocket holster for the G26 and you're GTG. Nail

October 9, 2012, 06:05 PM	#18
Stevie-Ray Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: The shores of Lake Huron Posts: 4,783	Ive carried my G26 in a large coat pocket, but that is all. Can't even imagine any bigger. Normally it's for biking and then in a Kydex holster OWB. __________________ Stevie-Ray Join the NRA/ILA I am the weapon; my gun is a tool. It's regrettable that with some people those descriptors are reversed.

October 10, 2012, 06:08 AM	#19
federali Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2011 Location: Nassau County NY Posts: 378	G26 Deception If you lay a G26 atop a G19, you'll notice how close they are in size. Yet, a think the G19 is a bit much for pocket carry, not that the G26 is much better. I sold my 100% reliable G26 as it offered too little advantage over my G19 and I much prefer the grip on my G19. __________________ Int'l Assoc. of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors

October 10, 2012, 07:04 AM	#20
vito Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2004 Location: IL Posts: 853	For pocket carry, why not consider a Glock 36? Personally like most of the other commenters, I can't imagine carrying a 19 in a pants pocket. For perfect pants carry get a Ruger LCP or equivalent size 380. I really like my j-frame 2-inch, but revolvers are harder to hide in a pocket than a slim auto. I just bought a Ruger SR40c that I think I could carry in a SmartCarry and is about the same size as the G26.

October 10, 2012, 07:39 AM	#21
MikeGunz Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2011 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 195	I think it would be uncomfortable carrying a g26 in your pocket! I only carry mine in a in the waist band holster, and I can barely tell its there. For pocket carry I would consider a pistol about the size of a ruger lcp.

October 10, 2012, 09:41 AM	#22
Mystro Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2004 Location: Central Pa. Posts: 1,528	The G26 is a lot smaller than the G19 so only you know how and what you can carry. In can tell you I can easily carry a G26 in my pocket of my coat. Waist band carry is easy and I can do it in sweatpants.

October 10, 2012, 10:19 AM	#23
CCCLVII Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 432	The micro glocks are pretty good for carry. I have the Glock 33 (I think its the 33) in 357 sig. I like it alot and i can pocket carry it if I have the right pants. The only down side is I wish I had gone with the 40 or the 10mm... im not picking on the 357 sig was just uninformed when I bought it. __________________ Always looking for a good hunt!

October 10, 2012, 02:20 PM	#24
RMcCar4318 Junior Member Join Date: July 18, 2012 Location: PRM Posts: 4	My EDC is a G 26 or 27 and even that is IWB. My you must have big pockets!!

October 10, 2012, 07:49 PM	#25
Justice06RR Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2010 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,360	Cajun, you never wear normal jeans, khakis, or dress clothes? I don't know how you would fit a G19 or any other pistol that size with anything other than cargo shorts. why no IWB?? I respect your decision but unless you never leave your home or have to wear different pants, you'd have to adjust your CCW setup (different pistol or diffent carry setup). G26/27 would definitely be an improvement.