Starting to figure it out

[hurley842002]

The G26 is a great choice, and I've carried that model probably more than any other, but I don't think you'll be throwing it in the pocket for a trip to the grocery store. For me, the shield was the largest pistol I could pocket carry, while still handling like a larger pistol. That's what sells me on it, granted I appendix carry it most of the time, I still want the pocket option.

[ray1970]

The G26 is a great choice, and I've carried that model probably more than any other, but I don't think you'll be throwing it in the pocket for a trip to the grocery store. For me, the shield was the largest pistol I could pocket carry, while still handling like a larger pistol. That's what sells me on it, granted I appendix carry it most of the time, I still want the pocket option.

I hear what you're saying. I don't necessarily have my heart set on pocket carry.

I put the 26, the 43, and the shield side by side today to compare sizes. Length of the slides were pretty much identical. The 26 was obviously quite a bit thicker than the other two. I was a bit surprised to see the length from the top of the slide to the bottom of the grip. The 26 and 43 were pretty close to the same but the shield was a fair bit longer than either of the Glocks. If you can pocket the shield, I should be able to pocket the 43 as well. Not so much the 26 because of the width I imagine.

[hurley842002]

I hear what you're saying. I don't necessarily have my heart set on pocket carry.

I put the 26, the 43, and the shield side by side today to compare sizes. Length of the slides were pretty much identical. The 26 was obviously quite a bit thicker than the other two. I was a bit surprised to see the length from the top of the slide to the bottom of the grip. The 26 and 43 were pretty close to the same but the shield was a fair bit longer than either of the Glocks. If you can pocket the shield, I should be able to pocket the 43 as well. Not so much the 26 because of the width I imagine.

Yeah from what I've seen, the 43 would pocket carry pretty easily. Had I not sunk $300 into my shield, and fallen in love with it, chances are high I'd be seeking out a 43. I still would like to let you shoot my shield with the Talon's, it completely transformed the grip for me.

[ray1970]

Yeah from what I've seen, the 43 would pocket carry pretty easily. Had I not sunk $300 into my shield, and fallen in love with it, chances are high I'd be seeking out a 43. I still would like to let you shoot my shield with the Talon's, it completely transformed the grip for me.

I'd still like to shoot it. I only handled a box-stock model. I'd be curious to see if the Talons make a difference for me in the way it feels.

[hurley842002]

I'd still like to shoot it. I only handled a box-stock model. I'd be curious to see if the Talons make a difference for me in the way it feels.

If the grips don't win you over, the trigger might.... lol

[ray1970]

If the grips don't win you over, the trigger might.... lol

I've actually had some of the Apex stuff on the full size M&P. The actual trigger (like the one you have) gives it a much more positive feel, in my opinion. Even without all of the other internal doodads.