I am considering a Glock G26 as a small ccw option. One thing I am not thrilled about is the plastic guide rod. Anyone know of a company that makes a stainless replacement?

I use one of these in my g34, just make sure to get the adapter for the gem4 if that's what you G26 you have. Works like a charm and let's you use a variety of manufacturer springs and adjust recoil weight to your liking.

 

 

http://www.lonewolfdist.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=155992

 

There's also a few other name brands that offer the same concept, however I have three other glocks with thousands of rounds through them and they're just fine. The only reason I did this is to get the G34 trigger as light as possible.

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Unless Glock quality control has gone downhill (which I don't think it has) the factory guide rod should do. The one in my 26 has been there about 20 years with at least 15k rounds on it. I oversaw a couple of hundred Glocks up to 2005 and had knowledge of any breakdowns of over 10,000. In that time I know of one guide rod breaking and that was because it was being reassembled improperly.

BTW, still running fine on the original recoil spring. Never replace any parts.

The G26/G27 has a two piece RSA. Part metal and part plastic. They work fine. No need for aftermarket parts there.

 

I am in the same boat as Griz with my G27. Thousands of rounds, no issues.

 

As I reach 5000 rounds I'll replace it under the heading of preventative maintenance. I would replace it regardless of an OEM or metal aftermarket RSA.

I understand all points mentioned and appreciate the feedback. I was only looking into it as a personal preference, not so much that I doubted their quality.

 

Since all of you seem to have some extensive glock experience, how do you all feel about the lack of safety or grip safety on these guns and using them for a ccw option?

There is but one safety that actually works ....... your finger. Keep it off the trigger. All the others are useless detractors.

 

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I carry a Glock all day every day for close to 14 years now. At work in a level III Safariland duty holster. Off duty I CCW in some flavor of IWB.

 

I won't AIWB one. Other than that, no issues or concerns.

 

Sidenote - I don't like grip safeties. You can find yourself unable to properly manipulate it in a fight for your life.

I've been carrying Glocks for about 20 years now. I don't like a IWB with the 26 as its not long enough to allow it to present a good grip while being deep enough to insure security. The agency I worked for required the NY 1 trigger and that's what's in my Glocks. Never felt any need to replace the NY 1. They are not game guns and if 3 more pounds trigger pull is excessive you need to work on your hand and finger muscles.

 

Lack of any safety has never bothered me. Never heard on an UID caused by the 8 lb trigger when I was working. 2 UIDs I remember were caused by someone not clearing the gun when disassembling it.

Stock springs but stronger steel guide rod assembly - I just ordered mine from Bill @ www.btguiderods.com

 

Will update with my impressions but it met my needs

-stock springs for reliability

-stock look (no bling)

-stronger steel guide rod assembly

 

Bill also emailed me and said the G19 is available as well for Gen4

 

 

As far as "safety" goes, if you need one besides actually pulling the trigger to shoot, you don't want to own a Glock - there is plenty of safety built into Glocks for me.

So the ny 1 trigger adds some additional weight to the trigger pull? Where can one find that trigger to replace on their own?

So the ny 1 trigger adds some additional weight to the trigger pull? Where can one find that trigger to replace on their own?

https://glockparts.com/Search.aspx?TERM=Ny1

Thank you!

The NY1 spring (olive green color) adds about 3 pounds to the normal 5.5 pound trigger pull. The NY2 spring (orange color) adds about 5 pounds.

So the ny 1 trigger adds some additional weight to the trigger pull? Where can one find that trigger to replace on their own?

If you're ordering the gun new it can be ordered with the NY 1 trigger. I would think many (not all or most) FFLs would swap it for you.

 

There is also a NY 2 trigger which has a 12 lb pull. This is what NYPD is required to use. This is a bit much IMO. However, contrary to what most will say, it is possible to shoot well with it. The factor that determines this is how much you train with it.