Had to resurrect this because I encountered the exact same situation these past few weeks. Was looking for a decent small affordable carry gun and one review led to the other led to the other.......I was eventually bit by the glock bug. After shooting a few different ones back when I was looking for my first gun, I was never thrilled with the idea of a polymer framed striker fired gun. Admittedly I am somewhat of a sig fan but the glock still had a certain appeal and the overwhelming positive reviews could not be ignored. Plus, it was substantially cheaper than purchasing another sig of similar capacity, less "fat" at the grip (think P224), and much lighter. As Leo would say, "you had my curiosity but now you have my attention."
Result: a brand new G26 gen 4. I have to say, not surprisingly, I was super impressed after putting about 100 rounds or so through it. For such a small pistol, the little bastard shot great! Unlike many people, I actually really like the way it looks and the little brick fit my hand like a glove. Also, contrary to many complaints, tucking my pinkey underneath did not bother me all that much so I only added +0 grip extensions or GAP floorplates to my extra range mags. I was skeptical about the polymer frame but now I know why that was foolish. Overall, nice solid gun, well made, shoots like a champ (or like a chump when I inevitably mess it up
), just couldn't ask for more out of a sub $600 carry pistol.
Now the bad:
1) I absolutely hate the design for the takedown. I know I will warm up to it in time but it is so annoying holding back the slide with one hand while the other hand fumbles with the two stupid microscopic takedown buttons. Not a huge deal but irritating compared to the takedown on a sig.
2) I curse the name of whoever came up with the genius idea of making the floorplates so damn hard to take off. The foul words I hurled taking them off those 3 mags should never be repeated. WTF Glock??? It came to the point where I got so pissed that I didn't care if I broke them. I literally stepped on the mag, held it down with my foot, and pulled up on the inserted punch until it either broke the floorplate or clicked open (yes, I was wearing eye protection). Thankfully it clicked open every time and the rest went smoothly. Yes, I tried applying pressure on both sides, pliers, etc but the only thing that worked was accepting the risk of destroying the floorplate. I'm sure its just that bad the first time but stupid design nonetheless, should not be that difficult.
3) I assume this is more bad handling on my part and should resolve quickly but keeping my finger straight on the frame (aka off the trigger position) feels a little funny. I sometimes find my finger awkwardly floating straight ahead. Its never really near the trigger but sometimes gets suspended away from the frame. Maybe has something to do with the trigger guard being way bigger than the one on my sig? Who knows, kind of strange but definitely something I want to work on.
Unfortunately, given my experience, I doubt this is the last glock I ever buy [sad2] screw you glock for sucking me in. I was sure I would live out the rest of my life rolling my eyes at everyone who praised your products!