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

cajun47 · October 6, 2012, 10:51 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, 11:00 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, 11:01 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, 12:11 PM

Pocket carry a Glock 19? Why?

Indi · October 6, 2012, 12:19 PM

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, 12:28 PM

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, 01:35 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, 02:55 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, 03:44 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, 04:06 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, 04:09 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, 09:07 PM

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

9mm · October 6, 2012, 09:10 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, 09:12 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, 10:29 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, 10:31 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, 06:36 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, 07:05 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, 07:08 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, 08:04 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, 08:39 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, 10:41 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, 11:19 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, 03:20 PM

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

Justice06RR · October 10, 2012, 08:49 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, 10:51 AM	#1
cajun47 Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2007 Location: swamp people Posts: 516	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, 11:01 AM	#3
TheNocturnus Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,083	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, 12:11 PM	#4
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 2,400	Pocket carry a Glock 19? Why? __________________ Guns don't kill people. Apes with guns kill people! - Robin Williams

October 6, 2012, 12:19 PM	#5
Indi Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 176	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, 03:44 PM	#9
RBid Senior Member Join Date: March 10, 2012 Posts: 574	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: Ruger SR9c, Glock 23 (Gen 3), Glock 19 (Gen 4)

October 6, 2012, 11:00 AM	#2
Dashunde Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2004 Posts: 1,427	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, 12:28 PM	#6
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 11,718	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, 01:35 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, 02:55 PM	#8
TailGator Senior Member Join Date: May 8, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,594	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, 04:06 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, 04:09 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, 09:07 PM	#12
9mmsnoopy Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Thrillsville ,Tx Posts: 896	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, 09:12 PM	#14
orionengnr Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Posts: 4,862	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, 10:29 AM	#15
mdThanatos Member Join Date: August 19, 2008 Posts: 75	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, 10:31 AM	#16
ShipWreck Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,595	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... __________________ - Visit: Texas Gun Forum!!!!

October 9, 2012, 06:36 PM	#17
Nail Shooter Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2005 Location: MI Posts: 136	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, 07:05 PM	#18
Stevie-Ray Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Downriver area and the shores of Lake Huron Posts: 4,206	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, 07:08 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, 08:04 AM	#20
vito Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2004 Posts: 549	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, 08:39 AM	#21
MikeGunz Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2011 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 194	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, 10:41 AM	#22
Mystro Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2004 Location: Central Pa. Posts: 459	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, 11:19 AM	#23
CCCLVII Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 226	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. __________________ "I ask, Sir, What is the militia?" "Its the whole of the people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them" -George Mason Co-Author of the second amendment.

October 10, 2012, 03:20 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, 08:49 PM	#25
Justice06RR Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2010 Location: Central FL Posts: 904	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.