In before the "shield isn't a single stack" I just recently picked up a shield and I am happy with it over all. I don't have very much experience with it though. I have always debated a g26 and will probably have one eventually. However I have been debating chopping one of my gen 2 g19s to a g26 grip length. I would probably let price decide for me on which ever one I could get a better deal on.
It just depends on which one shoots easier (and better) to you.
I have both and both shoot equally well (for me), but the Shield is my carry pistol.
I do like being able to use my G19 and G17 mags in the G26 when the urge hits me.
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