As some of you know, the Glock 26 is dear to me. I am still carrying the Gen 3 test gun. I was able to pick up a retail G26 Gen 4 this week. Here’s my first impression.
Gen 4 frame is really nice. The gun requires less force to grip it due to the new texture. The three size back strap system may look a little contrived, but it’s a real winner. I am testing it without a back strap (SF style). Feels Great! The gun comes with a plastic pin drift that works great for removing the grip pin. The drift also has a large head, providing the perfect surface to push the pin into the frame flush.
The slide is finished in a dull mil-spec tone, and frankly looks Parkerized. I find this to be a real loser. The slick finish found to be so durable on Gen 3′s is gone, and so is that surface than allowed things to slip off of it instead of digging into it. Sure, some had trouble with gripping the Gen 3 slide, but now Glock fixed that, at the expense of durability some would say.
The trigger is rough and edgy but breaks crisp, of course after pulling so hard that crisp break is little relief. As a result of the redesigned trigger block (Slimmer frame), I am finding that the connector is slightly up (5 degrees or so) in effect adding to the trigger weight. The Bump style trigger bar also keeps the trigger break from bending through the pull, adding to the edgy feel.
*I am working with some basic combos to remedy these Gen 4 trigger issues. At present I have added a 4.0lb striker spring, Ny1 trigger, and factory 5.5 lb (in theory only, feels like much more) connector. Now she breaks real crisp but with much less effort. It is now in the 6.0 to 6.5 range. I will add a Lone Wolf 3.5 connector as soon as they come in. What I may have to do is add a lighter spring to a Ny1 trigger spring assembly to get back to the trigger I enjoy in my Gen 3.
