Just bought my G36 and G30. I like them both and they both shoot straight as the operator shoots them. I prefer the recoil of my G30 but the G36 hides great in my CC holster and not heavy like my G30 or my 1911 feels. 300 RDS through it and no fte's. Will be carrying this from now on and I figure if I can't get it with 7 than I am done, anyways.

I had a 1911 micro compact .45 that was my EDC but after about 2 clips it woild fail to close by less than an eighth of an inch. I got used to pushing it closed after each shot. Never was comfortable knowing after first shot it might not fire again. Heard about the G36 and finally picked one up 1.5 years ago and it has been through every type of ammo you could imagine and never a malfunction of any kind! Dirty or clean this gun will work and I am totally confident with it. Softer recoil than my micro 1911 too. Shot a 248 in my renewal CHL last summer with it. I love it and never would even look at a Glock before this one. Didn't think they were attractive! Duh. The most attractive weapon is the one that you know will fire when you need it to. Love the saying above..the Glock is the gun you show your enemy!

For Chris M., they do have an extended slide release and mag well plug for the 36. Got mine from the " Glock Store "

I have carried the glock 36 nearly every day for the last two years. It fits my hand perfectly and the recoil is not bad at all. I carry two extra mags and am very happy withe the gun. It feeds all ammo and I have never had a malfunction that I didn't cause myself. I keep it in a crossbreed supertuck and hides great.

Very hard for me to write this but I own Glock17,19,21,23,26,27 all gen4 and a 30sf and have never have had a failure of any sort most dependable and accurate handguns I have ever owned and wouldn't part with any of them!! However I finally was able to get a Glock 36 and I was so excited and couldn't wait to get it to the range! Long story short I had right off the bat 5 stove pipes in the first 4 mags! Wow was I bummed since this was going to be my main carry gun. Glock was awesome and sent me another but same thing and I guarantee you it wasn't from inexperience or 'limp writing' anyone else experience this? I definitely won't be carrying this as I wouldn't trust mine or anyone else's life to this! Still a die hard Glock guy just not the 36! Sorry guys just my personal experience!

I also have a Glock 36 which is my carry gun. THE most accurate round I have found for it is the critical defense 185 round. Great carry gun.

You will love or hate the 36. I love mine. With light handloads I get a lot of practice in with it. Then use hull +p to carry

Love the G36. But it's Glock's red-headed stepchild; There's no love from aftermarket parts companies for it: Wouldn't it be great to have a extended slide release or mag well plug for it? How 'bout a 10 round extended magazine for range play? Nope, none of that unfortunately. So mine just wears trijicon sights & ghost disconnector and rides in a nice G&G holster. Very comfortable to pack, very comfortable to shoot. And accurate too. Just as accurate as my $1200 S&W performance center 1911 at 25 yards. G36 is my EDC, definitely a keeper.

I have been carrying my Glock 36 for a few months as a replacement for my 19 and I don't feel I am risking anything with less rounds as the G36 is very reliable and accurate I still have my 19 close at home or in the truck if amount shortage becomes an issue but with 7 in the gun and two spare mags in my pocket I feel safe practice reloads and a smooth draw and you'll be fine with the G36 ! Good luck . Stay calm and shoot straight!

I love my little Glock 36. I use the Kozy Partner IWB holster.... I have a laser where the recoil assembly is located, so it actually fits in my holster very well. Never a ftf, i know it's a rattlesnake so I hold him pretty tight.... yup! Fine firearm... I also have a Glock 22, that's not my everyday carry, my 36 is.

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Always been perfectly satisfied with my full sized Glocks, or even my Mod 27 but I recently spotted an unusual Glock in the used section of my local gunshop which turned out to be a Mod 36 that had been fitted with Trijicon ghost ring night sights. Those plus the Blackhawk IWB holster which was part of the package made a deal too good to turn down. Not crazy about a six round mag, but I've gotten used to it because the 36 is so much fun to carry & shoot. A spare mag provides 12 rounds of .45 ACP & a good mag change takes only a second or two anyway. All in all, I now carry my 36 more than everything else put together. Plus, I've fallen for the ghost ring night sights SOO much that I'm adding them to all my semi auto's. At 55, they give my tired old eyes EXACTLY what they need ! ! Studies have shown that the Mod 30 is markedly more accurate that almost every other Glock model, but I'm happy with my 36.

I have several .45 ACP's and by far the G36 is my favorite. After about 200 rounds I have yet to have a single issue with it. Easy to carry, fun to shoot. I bought a Kel-Tec PMR-30 to CC, but I'm going to stick with the G36. Love it!!

My G36 backs up my G21 and I love the little pistol so much I'm looking to purchase another one

just bought one and suprised to find recoil softer than 1911 shooting same ammo. Excellent accuracy at 25yds with many touching shots. Had one FTE at round 3 with limp wrist, and no failures in over 500rds since then, even though intentionally have tried to get a repeat. A mini .45 that works every time and is fun to shoot. Does it get any better than that? One has to question folks who claim problems. Have they actually tried maybe doing something shocking such as SENDING IT BACK FOR WARRANTY REPAIR? They clearly can work as designed, so how about letting Glock make it right. Mine needs nothing but more ammo.

just bought one Sat and i hate Glocks. Fired 100rds today in 30mins, wasted 4 magazines of ammo in unsuccessful one-handed limpwristed speedshooting attempt to induce any sort of malfunction. minute-of-chest accuracy at 20yds no matter how fast i went. how can i hate this?....i can't..and this hurts, coming from a guy who has used a 1911 in combat.

I must admit, I love 1911's, but I carry Glocks. the 23 & 36 are my favorites. I have an 8x12" steel plate for a target and can ring that thing all day long at 25 yds w/ my Glock 36. Great gun- I have 2

Whats wrong with only having 6 rounds in the mag, and 1 in the tube. Old 1911 style. Worked then. Also civilian fights only last a few rounds and it is over with.

I have carried the G36 for two years now as a Leo working in plain clothes. I have fired approx 1000 rounds through it without a single failure. I would recommend it to anyone.

I had the G36 for about 2 years along with other Glocks:30,22,23,27,26,19,&35. The Glock 36 was the only one I had any issues with,it has had quite a few ftf,from different ammo and especially with the extended base plates on the mags whether it be a plus one plus 2 or plus 3,They are the only ones I have heard of on the forums {Glock Talk,Carolinas Shooters,ETC.} These were the ones made from about 2001 up to 2008,from what I hear. I think if you do a little work to them they will work fine..but I have to say this if you want a good carry gun look to the Kahr CW-series,they will impress you.I think Glock has missed some opportunities with slim line carry guns in 9mm & 40,Look how fast the new M&P Shields are selling as well as the Kahr's..Glock needs to make a slim line full size 45,that hols 10 rounds and a slime line compact 9mm and 40,that will hold 10 rounds and be same size as say a glock 19 but slimmer and a pocket size like the glock 26 but slimmer and hold 10 rounds,they could do it if they wanted to..But I think they are looking at going in to the Assault rifle market and I would not doubt if you see a Glock style AR or Bull pup rifle soon by Glock..

Mine stovepipes anything not 185 grain. I don't trust it as a carry piece.

I have my G23, have carried off duty for many years, and do like most things about it immensely.Though I am a 1911 guy at heart. However, I am so tired of the blocky, bulky Glock. Can anyone tell why Glock, besides the G36 has such an aversion to making any of the other Glock pistols in SLIM versions, also? I'm fine with a 10rnd mag (I'm in Calif. anyways)but would love to have a slim G22, or any Glock in a single stack SLIM version. Glock, what is your problem with making one. Just about every other Glock fan I know says it's been long overdue. Just call me "tired of the Glock block".

I have carried the G36 for 6 years. It is a sweet pistol in a G26 Fobus holster. I have the ankle holster too. I works, I feel good having it. It is accurate but it is a hard kicker for sure. It will get the job done for sure.

I have carried a 36 for about 4 years now. I added the Pearce +1 mostly for the little finger. Shoots great, and it is my favorite CCW. Having said that, when I go (infrequently) to the big city, I am fortunate enough to be able to carry my Glock 21 concealed. Love them both, but seldom you'll find me without my 36. Great article!

Great article. I have wondered this myself. The sexy G36 has been my carry choice for about 8 years now. I'm kind of a big guy so my holster of choice is the Fobus. Sure, 1911s carry a minimum of 8 rounds, but so does my G36! I added a Pearce plus 1 extension. The added benefit is the plus 1 gives my pinky a place to rest. Still not enough? I carry a dual mag holster with an additional 14 rounds of .45 ACP. FYI... I also have a G23 and G22, but the G36 is my favorite!

I love this gun, the best part is that I din't have to buy new holsters, I also own a G19 & G26 and their holsters fit just right.

love this gun; Glock should use this format in a combo 9mm/38 super; 40/357 sig; single stsck magazines

I've own a Glock 36 since it first came out. Even on Day 1 "Right out of the case" I tried it at the local indoor range doing a "Beer Shoot".. I won! The 36 is one pistol I will Never sell! I too have small hands and this pistol fits it perfect. The ONLY update I'm going to do is put Night Sights on.

been carrying an original 36 since they came on the market - a few things to add, Lasermax makes a drop in (replaces the recoil spring assy) ghost triggers makes a 3lb trigger and of course good sights - I get the best results with the 185gr HP although the +1 magazine extensions don't always feed for me

Perhaps the finest big-bore CC pistol available. Another being Glock's G39 in 45 GAP. Cheers.

I believe the .45 acp is one of the best defensive rounds out there. I have been carrying a Kimber ultra carry II 7+1 and two mags. It is very heavy so I also rotate a G30 and G27 in the mix. The G30 is big and heavy, so I settle for the G27 40 S&W 10+1 in a nice small package. So I’m looking for a compact .45 acp that isn’t a boat anchor. My next perches will be the G36 for canceled carry 6+1 .45 acp with 2 mags, this should work just fine.

I'm definately a heretic, I wouldn't carry a 1911 on a bet. The only times I have was when I was in the Coast Guard, back in the 60s, and didn't have a choice. I love .45s but the 1911 dosn't always go bang when I want it to. It is something to do with the grip "safety" and the size and shape of my hand. I purchased a Browning BDA-45 when they first came out. Nice weapon, much better than the 1911! You could carry it with a shell in the chamber and fire it by simply drawing and pulling the trigger, just like a double action revolver. I had a Colt Gold Cup that I used in matches with a rubber band arround the grip safety. A range officer made me remove the band and the gun refused to fire on the next timed string. I cleaned and oiled it and never took it out of the safe again. I fired my matches with the Browning with improved scores. I was a reserve deputy, and carried a Glock 27 .40 S&W. but prefered a .45. When, in my 60s, I went to work for the DA as a building security, I bought a Glock 36 and carried it under my jacket in a strong side holster. I qualified "POST" with it with no problems and loaded it with Core Bond 160gr ammo. The light all copper Barns bullet comes out of the short barrel at about 1150 fps insuring expansion. I would still be packing the Glock 36, but coming up on my 70th birthday, I can't seem to do the 25 yard segment of the POST course with the short Glock-36, so I'm back with the full size Browning.

G36 is my summer carry gun. Works great in a Crossbreed IWB. The recoil is strong but does not hurt at bad as a Ruger LCP. Springfield has a new offering in a slim .45 with lots of adds for it. Glock has had this style of pistol for years.

I've owned my G36 for only two years. It is one of my favorite shooters because the accuracy is more than good enough for a gun of this type. Felt recoil is strong but it is not as harsh as an alloy frame snub nose revolver shooting .38 SP +P ammo. Try one, if it fits your hand you might love it.

My first love is the 1911 but I've carried a Glock 36 for about four years. There are a number of practical reasons for choosing my G36 over my 1911. First is the obvious, it’s smaller and lighter. Secondly and most important to me is the concern when charging the chamber of a 1911 is the hammer following the slide and having an accidental discharge in the house. It’s happened to me with my older Springfield. Fortunately it was at an outdoor range with the muzzle downrange. The likelihood of that type of failure in a Glock is nil. There are no safeties to manipulate in a high stress situation. The G36 rides nicely in a Milt Sparks versa max. Regarding the recoil anyone who favors the larger calibers will not have any trouble with the G36. My preference is the slow 230 grain in the Remington golden saber. I experience no more felt recoil in the G36 than the 1911, maybe slightly less. Seven rounds should be enough. If not where ever you’re going you best be carrying spare mags or not going at all. I don’t foresee the G36 being bumped from my first choice anytime soon. Thanks for reading.

I have own and shot a Glock 36 and have to say it is one of the hardest kicking pistols I have ever fired and I own a 3" S&W 29. The trigger guard slammed against the middle finger and I ended up selling it. I now carry a .357 S&W 640 revolver for concealed carry.

I know people will call me a heretic, but when I carry a .45, it is the G36. I use and love Kholster IWB Hybrid holsters, but my 1911 really weighs down the breaches (my wife knows when I carry it, and makes fun of me). my G36 doesn't make me sag like a 37-year-old gangster wannabe. My 1911 (or more correctly, some of my mags) wont eat every kind of ammo, But good ol' "Gaston" will. I once read someone's signature line on a forum, "Colts & Kimbers are what you show to your friends, SIGs & H&Ks are what an agency bureaucrat makes you buy, but Glock is what you show your enemies." Glock isn't pretty, but neither is fighting a bad guy to save the lives of your family.

Good to see this article pop on out there with the coming of the XDS. It's opened my eyes to yet another option for concealed carry. Was really leaning towards an LC9 until I heard about the XDS, and now this about the G36. Just need to find someplace that rents them all so I can shoot them and make a decision.

Very, very true. I work at a gun store and have been surprised that the g36 doesn't sell as well as I thought it would when I learned about it after starting work at the store a month ago. I don't like glocks but when I held the g36 it became one of my 45 carry options next to a small 1911 like a kimber custom carry. I didn't choose it but it would be a great option for anyone. Sure the xds is cool but so is the glock, and you can actually buy it haha. Oh by the way, it's a little bigger, but I chose the steyr s40 a1. Kudos to the 36 though

I carry a glock 21 on regular duty as a security guard, and a glock 19 or Khar CW9 when working as a PPO. I carry the CW9 when concealment is most important. I prefer 45 ACP though and will check out one of them soon. Really I like big bullets, I prefer 44 mag :) but I am not allowed to carry it at work.

I have carried a G36 for years now and have 2 different ways I carry it. One is a hip carry for the laser and the other is a case carry that looks like a book, I love the G36 and hope it keeps being sold.

Great carry gun with excellent accuracy

Being someone wo is in the process of finding the fit for me gun to conceal carry, I have read through the article and now interested in checking the G36 out as one of my options. Thank you for sharing.