Hello from Oregon! Just purchased my first gun today, picked the G26. I work as a Paramedic and found out how much crap goes on. If you think the news is scary, get on a medic for a while. So looking forward to having it as a CC everyday (except I can't take it on the ambulance, so thanks to the law guys out there who have my back.) -digi
Welcome to the forum its nice to have more people out carrying for the protection of us all! Hope you love your 26! Happy shooting
Hello, DigitalOne, and WELCOME to the Forum! Congratulations on your G26...did you get a Gen3 or a Gen4? I, too, carry a G26, Gen3 though. Excellent firearm! Again, Welcome!
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I went with the Gen 3 for cost reason. Went out and put 140 rounds down range today, felt better then I had expected with the shorter grip. I was also considering a Ruger LCP .380 and go to fire that today as well. Let's just say I'm glad I went with the Glock. Still deciding where my new shooting hobby will go, but I'm off to a good start. Researching ammo for good, cheaper brands for practice (already got some premuim "zombie" ammo for the personal protection.) Anyone have any selections? Cabela's is selling 500 rounds of American Eagle for $130. Good deal? Or stick with the PMC I get by the 50 from the local shop. More worried about quality then cost. I'll keep searching around here, but haven't found a definitive front runner so far Off to work tomorrow. 48 hours with no G26. I know I went years with out it, but even after a short amount of time, finding it hard to go without. Stay safe -digi
G26 is an excellent choice. Pick up a couple 17-round G17 mags for reloads, a couple good holsters, take a few classes and practice, practice practice! 500 for $130 is $13/brick, and that's about $2-$3 more than I'm willing to pay for range-only ammo. But, $9-$11 is the going rate for cheap 9mm bricks in my area, YMMV. For carry, are you talking about Hornady's Zombie Max? I'm sure it will work fine, but I have a tough time carrying defensive ammo where the manufacturer states: (Emphasis mine) I like 124gr +P Speer Gold Dot. Hornady Critical Defense is also good, as are several other modern JHP loads.
I haven't been able to find anything this cheap. Even the cheaply stuff is $13-$14 at the local shops. And the zombie rounds should be a good laugh either way. $14 on sale so not too bad. Any online sites I should check out?
I don't know how your Walmart is but here I can get amo cheaper than online by the time its shipped! For me here the federal practice amo is even cheaper than the winchester white box by a few dollars so I would check there for sure
http://www.ammoman.com/c/16/9mm-luger 16 bricks of Wolf 115gr FMJ for $179, shipped = 11.19/brick 20 bricks of S&B 115gr FMJ for $229, shipped = 11.45/brick 20 bricks of Speer Lawman 115gr FMJ for $249, 124gr FMJ for $269, shipped = 12.45 or 13.45/brick http://www.bulkammo.com 20 bricks of S&B 115gr FMJ for $199 + ~$20 shipping = $219 = $10.95/brick 20 bricks of Tulammo 115gr FMJ for $185 + ~$20 shipping = $205 = $10.25/brick 20 bricks of Blazer Brass 124gr FMJ for $$209 + ~20 shipping = $229 = 11.45/brick They've each got several other brands as well. I'd stick with regular, boxer-primed brass cases rather than the berdan primed Wolf or Tulammo, especially if the going rate is $13-$14 in your area. If/when you decide to reload, you'll be able to save $3-5 dollars a brick over local prices. Don't get me wrong, I'd buy and shoot a few bricks of Zombie Max, it just doesn't give me the warm fuzzy feeling in my carry mags that I get from GDHP, Critical Defense, TAP FPD, or any of a number of other modern JHP rounds from a variety of manufacturers.
Rivalarrival, thanks or all the help. I'll let you know how it all goes. And thank again to everyone else as well for the warm welcome. -digi
Try g2 research quite expensive but you get what you pay for. For home and personnel defense. http://g2rammo.com/
I too EDC a G26. I carry mine with a G19 mag and a G17 mag for reload. Your range ammo sounds fine. WWB, Federal, Speer, Remington, CCI, Bellot, PMC, it's all good. Welcome to the forum!
Just my .02 cents, don't waste money on that overhyped, underperforming G2 RIP ammo!! Enjoy your day!!
Now it's time to look at getting a G23 .40 cal and find a Blue Label dealer. You qualify being a paramedic. I can get a G 23 for about $453.00 out the door.
Where are you getting your Glock at Blue Label prices in the Tampa Bay area. Looking to buy a G26 in the next couple of months. Retired military. Thanks. Note: You can PM me the info.
