Picked up my FID and permit yesterday (wooohoo) and my 1st handgun is going to be a slightly used (150 rounds) Glock 26 purchasing from a friend's son who is a Glock Armoer and gunsmith (and most likely some of you in North jersey have probably dealt with).

Anyway, adjustable sights were installed on the gun.

I know nothing about adjusting them, very new to shooting, etc.

 

So, should I be concerned that the gun has adjustable sight vs fixed?

 

If I like the 26 and decide to keep it over the G19 I am thinking of getting, I will probably replace with XS big sights or some other type of Night sight.

 

In the meantime, should I worry about the adjustables since I am not skilled or knowledgeable enough to know how to adjust them or maintain them properly?

Do you plan on carrying? I would go with the G19 or larger. No need to have adjustable sights on a subcompact. BTW, I have night sights on all my pistols.

Picked up my FID and permit yesterday (wooohoo) and my 1st handgun is going to be a slightly used (150 rounds) Glock 26 purchasing from a friend's son who is a Glock Armoer and gunsmith (and most likely some of you in North jersey have probably dealt with).

Anyway, adjustable sights were installed on the gun.

I know nothing about adjusting them, very new to shooting, etc.

 

So, should I be concerned that the gun has adjustable sight vs fixed?

 

If I like the 26 and decide to keep it over the G19 I am thinking of getting, I will probably replace with XS big sights or some other type of Night sight.

 

In the meantime, should I worry about the adjustables since I am not skilled or knowledgeable enough to know how to adjust them or maintain them properly?

 

Get a good range bag that will give you a nice rest...get some Shoot-N-C targets and take some very slow aimed shots as a "pumpkin on a post" with the front sight just below the center of the target. If you shoot low, you'll need to cover the center with the front sight. If you shoot left or right, or way low or high, then you'll have to adjust your sights.

I will not carry because, well, you all know where we live.

 

I do prefer the 19 and may get one, but I am getting a great deal on the 26 and a shotgun together.

 

I can always sell the G26 if I am unhappy with it.

 

I also realize the Subcompact does not need adjustable sights, but it comes with them, I am not buying them specifically or paying extra for them.

Ajustable sights are a PITA. I would just replace them with night sights.

I very well May. I want to shoot a 19 after shooting the 26.

 

if I decide to keep the 26, I will put some night sites on (thinking of XS Bigdots), but if I prefer the 19 over the 26, I will be buying a 19 with either factory or Trijicon Nights.

No real reason to have adjustable sights on a Glock.

I am confused. Doesn't the 34 and 35 come with adjustable sights? Are you saying they are not needed because they are too big and might get caught on clothes if you carry or are you saying a Glock is a tactical weapon, not a target pistol and is not accurate enough to need adjustable sights?