RoDan

I don't know about Cashville, but in certain parts of Mrimphus, if you aren't shooting your gun at night you are in the minority.

wow, when I read the title I thought you were trying to shoot .22mag in your Glock 27... lol

Now that's an oxymoron. Seriously though, it looks like a nice gun. I don't like the $800 price tag either...

I'm with you on this, I'm waiting on the Ruger phased plasma rifle in the 40-watt range.

My mother likes shooting my Glock 26 more than she likes shooting the 642 thats in the house for her to use as a defense firearm. It is less snappy of a recoil, plus it doesn't have that heavy of a trigger so it is easier for her to make hits with it. There is more of a learning curve with an autoloader, but I don't think it that really should matter much. Your wife is going to commit to practicing with the gun, at least once she gets her gun correct? If she will go every once in a while with you while you shoot your toys, I'm sure she can get and remain proficient with just about any firearm. Besides, women tend to be naturally better shots than men once they get the fundamentals down. Another point I'd like to make is purse carry is convenient, but if the BG snatches her purse, well then he has her gun too. Has she thought about any other modes of carry? I know women's clothes just aren't gun friendly at all, but I think an LCP or a P3AT or the new Taurus 380 would most likely fit in her pocket (if she wears clothes with pockets), and that may be the way to go ultimately since she can have it on her even if her purse is in the car or in the BGs hand. Just food for thought, I'm by no means an expert on self defense. Just my .02.

It took a while to get mine, i was on a waiting list for a good 3 months here in Memphis at the beginning of 09.

yeah, 4140 chrome moly steel, good stuff.

I pocket carry my g26 as well, I love it. It really is a versatile gun. Large enough to be fun to shoot, and small enough to carry easily. If its fun to shoot, youll shoot it more, therefore get more proficient with it. I like PF9s and p3at's and LCPs etc, but they just aren't fun to shoot, or not nearly as fun as a 26. Not to mention the 380's are expensive to feed, so its hard to practice without pulling out a loan. I shoot my 26 better than larger framed guns too, probably because I practice with it the most, but that is exactly what I am going for. I want the gun I shoot the best, to be the one I carry.

Its all up to what they do with the Glock 26. I may have to get another, though i won't let go of my 3rd gen I have now.

Accuracy is superb, some say it is better than many ARs. I'd say it is at least on par with a good 16" AR, probably slightly more accurate. It has been very reliable as well. The only failures of any kind have been from crappy reloads that were not re-sized properly at all (wouldn't even fit in the chamber they were so bad ) As far as a stable platform, it is plenty stable enough for anything I'd want to put it through. Despite the plastic rail molded into the receiver, it holds zero very well. There is ZERO play in the stock when unfolded and shouldered, the lock mechanism for the stock is actually quite clever in it's design. It cycles the crummy and weak range ammo that is frangible, that some indoor ranges require. Another plus, it is a gas piston design, much like an AK so it doesn't crap where it eats. I haven't gone out of my way to shoot a lot of rounds through the gun between cleanings, but I can tell you it is pretty clean in the chamber after a decent range session. The only downside though, is because it is plastic, if you were to go into battle and had to use it as a bat... well, look else where. Aside from that, it is a great platform, very lightweight, and extremely fun to shoot. I love ARs too though, but the SU-16C is hard to beat on performance for the price, bang for the buck.

The kel tec is plastic-y but its is very light, and plenty durable unless you plan to go to the sandbox with it. I was skeptical of the plastic at first too, but for me its perfect. Besides, other guns made of plastic have done fine... *cough-glock-cough*

Yeah, it sounds stupid I know but apparently it gives the stock a much more solid feel to it, and not the cheap plastic toy feel it has. Some people also add weight to it, to make it feel more realistic. I don't care about adding weight, but I do like the idea of making it feel more solid. I read about it over on ar15. The process is pretty simple, you just lube up some ear plugs and plug the holes on the sling mount, and seal up the butt plate or remove it and plug the holes and then maybe even spray Pam on the stock in case you get some splatter. A long straw is all that is needed to get to the bottom of the cavity, and just fill it up to a few inches before the top to give it room to expand. Let it cure for a couple days and there you go. I was thinking about using the low expanding formula to err on the side of caution.

Kel-tec SU-16C

I'd do the "great stuff" mod to the factory stock. Thats what I plan to do with mine. I have the SD version, and I added a Primary Arms M3 clone multi reticle and a cantilever mount, and so far its wicked.

the MSSA range near Memphis doesn't allow 50bmg either, tears up the burms.

Thats cool, to each his own. I don't like the slip on grips either. I tried the bike tire inner tube grip mod as well, and didn't like it because for pocket carry it hung up in my pocket, the rubber was too tacky. I like mine stock as it came, except I replaced my recoil spring with a Wolff guide rod and spring setup because after about 1k rounds and field stripping after every range trip, my stock one started to almost chip around the edges and looked like it may become a problem. I liked the idea of the non captured better anyway, a more simple design. As usual though I'm gonna keep and eye on it and inspect it after every shooting session for any defects or potential problems. Just because it is metal does not mean it won't fatigue and fail, though it looks to be a VERY stout piece.

Awesome choice, it is what I carry 100% of the time. About the pinky extensions, I prefer it without them. Might want to give it a shot, no pun intended, and see if you can get used to not having the extension. It will make it even easier to carry and conceal, at least that has been my experience. YMMV.

Slugs aren't a bad idea either IMO, but I think I'd go with a reduced recoil round like some Wincester winlights or something. Still plenty of power to get the job done, but it wont be so overkill as to go through a bunch of walls. Plus it should be more controllable and easier for a follow up. I'd probably lean to reduced recoil loads in 00 buck as well, but I can get the normal stuff so cheap that I just practice and use it. If a woman had to use the gun, then I'd for sure go low recoil or go perhaps to a 20ga.

bingo! I agree 100% Look at the box o truth or any place where they do testing with different rounds through sheet rock, and you will see puny handgun rounds pose more of a threat over even 00 buck simply because they pass through walls more easily. If you are comfortable with shooting a handgun in your house for self defense, then logic would dictate you should be comfortable with shooting 00 buck in your house for self defense as well. Sure with buckshot there are more pellets to worry about, but again at the ranges we are talking about here that is a moot point for the most part. Also take into account that because of the increased power of the shotgun overall, fewer shots should be required to stop the threat (many more wound channels etc), perhaps even one will do it. Where as a handgun may require several and because of its smaller hit pattern (obviously) shot placement is more critical, then you factor in stress level etc. I don't know the numbers but I'd think a one shot stop is much more likely from 00 buck over birdshot or a pistol round. No, a shotgun won't paint a wall with holes, but a 3"+ group down the end of a hallway has a higher probability of a hit to a vital organ than the 1/2" peice of lead (or smaller) finding its way to a vital. Aim small miss small, if you aim small with a shotgun you've got their whole chest, if you miss small you get most of their chest and a limb. I'll go with the 12ga and 00 buck. </rant> edit: long story short, know your background regardless of what you use. Dont use ammo or a gun to "make up" for mistakes and poor judgment. Use what is most effective, and then do your part.

00 here, with slugs in the speed feed in case I need some range or more penetration.

Plated should be fine, I've heard of many people doing it. I wouldn't shoot lead though, buts that's me.

590, safety position and mag capacity

My feeling is it will be a nice change overall. I'm interested to see what they do do the sub compact line though.

I hope not, tennifer is much more durable. Guess we'll have to see... I hope Glock doesn't drop the ball with all the changes.

IMO the 26 beats out the XD9sc because of the 1/2" longer barrel, and lower bore axis. Aside from that, they are both on the same playing field for the most part. The XD has more round capacity, but that is why they make magazines for guns. That extra 1/2" in barrel makes a pretty good difference in accuracy as well as velocity. In the end though, both are great guns. For those that say you might as well get a 19 over a 26... I carry my 26 in my pocket, I can't carry a 19 in my pocket.