Description
One of the trade-offs with a subcompact Glock like the 26 or 27 is the short grip. Slap in a longer Glock 17 or 22 magazine for the extra rounds and you're left with an awkward gap between the bottom of the frame and the top of the mag. This little Pachmayr sleeve closes that gap and turns your longer magazine into a proper grip extension, so your whole hand actually gets on the gun.
What the Pachmayr Mag Sleeve Does
The sleeve slides right over the body of a Glock 17 or 22 magazine and snugs up against the frame when the mag is seated. It's held on with a set screw, so once it's dialed in it stays put and doesn't shift around during shooting. The result is a smooth, continuous grip surface that makes the longer mag look and feel like it belongs on the compact pistol rather than sticking out underneath it.
Built Simple, Built to Last
Molded from black polymer with a matte finish, this thing is about as no-nonsense as it gets. It weighs right around two ounces and measures roughly 4.15 inches long, so it adds grip without adding bulk or throwing off the balance of the pistol. There's nothing to fiddle with beyond seating it and tightening the screw, which is exactly what you want from a part like this.
A Practical Fit for the Range and Beyond
The nice part about this setup is the flexibility. Carry your Glock 26 or 27 with the flush-fit mag when you want to keep things concealable, then swap to a G17 or G22 magazine with the sleeve installed when you're hitting the range or want more rounds on tap. It's a cheap, sensible upgrade that solves a real handling problem plenty of compact Glock owners run into.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Pachmayr
- Manufacturer Part Number: 03851
- UPC: 034337038511
- Model: Mag Sleeve
- Product Type: Magazine Sleeve
- Style: Grip Extender
- Brand Fit: Glock
- Model Fit: Glock 26, Glock 27
- Magazine Compatibility: Glock 17 / 22 Magazines
- Material: Polymer
- Color: Black Matte
- Length: 4.15 in
- Weight: 2.08 oz
- Retention: Set Screw
What’s Included
- Pachmayr Mag Sleeve (1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Pachmayr Mag Sleeve attach to the magazine?
It slides down over the body of a Glock 17 or 22 magazine and is locked in place with a set screw. Once you position it and tighten the screw, it stays put through recoil and repeated mag changes. There's no permanent modification to the magazine, so you can remove it later if you want.
Will this sleeve fit a Glock 19 magazine?
This specific model is made to adapt full-size Glock 17 and 22 magazines for use in the compact Glock 26 and 27. It's sized around those longer full-size mag bodies, so a shorter Glock 19 magazine isn't the intended fit. If you're running G17 or G22 mags in your subcompact, this is the right piece.
Does the Pachmayr Mag Sleeve add any rounds to my magazine?
The sleeve itself doesn't change the capacity of the magazine. What it does is let you run a higher-capacity full-size Glock mag in your compact 26 or 27 while filling the gap for a full grip. The extra rounds come from the larger magazine, and the sleeve makes that combination comfortable to hold.
Is the Pachmayr Mag Sleeve made of metal or polymer?
It's molded from black polymer with a matte finish, so it's lightweight and won't add noticeable weight to your loaded magazine. The material holds up well to regular range use, and the low-profile design keeps things slim without bulking up the grip.




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