Starting to figure it out

[ray1970]

So, starting to narrow down my handgun choices.

While I like the M&P line up, there is something about the Shield that just doesn't feel good in my hand.

So, I have pretty much narrowed it down to the Glock 26 or maybe the 43.

Besides the width, the two are about the same size. The 43, as thin as it is, still feels and points like a Glock. I'll have to decide if the thinner profile is worth sacrificing a few rounds.

[Alpha2]

I've got a NIB G26 in the safe, if you decide to go that way. Just sayin'. And I can throw in some 9mm ammo.

[TFOGGER]

I carry a 26 IWB at about 4 o'clock...for a medium fat guy like me, it pretty much disappears, and is reasonably comfortable.

[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.

[blacklabel]

I carry a full size M&P9 at 3 o'clock, shifted back to 4 when I'm seated in a vehicle. It conceals well under a polo and t-shirt and is comfortable enough. For my build the only annoyance is shifting in when getting into my truck or shifting it back when I get out.

[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.