Recently I've felt the desire to buy a Glock for some strange reason. I have shot lots of them over the years, but was never too crazy about the grip angle or lack of a thumb safety, but since they are so popular I thought I might finally give one a try. I am impressed with a lot of firepower in a small package and have a whole bunch of .40S&W ammo, so the smallest Glock 27 seems like a decent choice. What seems pretty cool, is that these guns with tiny grips can take the magazines from the larger Glocks and give you more capacity and a hand filling grip if desired. But then I read somewhere that was not a good idea and could cause jams and wear on the magazine latch. Is the "plus two" floor plate or Pearce grip extension the best way to go with these guns if you ocassionaly want a large grip to hang on to? Or is there a grip sleeve to put on the Glock 22 magazine to make it work properly in the G27?
Thinking about a mini Glock?
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sigp220.45
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I've carried a Glock 27 for well over ten years, and the only time I've had a jam was when I was using a Glock 22 magazine in it at qualifications. There is a sleeve that fits over the bottom part of the mag, but I'm not sure if it corrects the jamming problem, or is only there to provide a better grip.
Here is the sleeve.
Here is the sleeve.
Racegunner
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I have a model 26, same as the 27, but in 9mm.
I like my 23 better, since there is a little more grip to hang onto and the barrel is only slightly longer. I feel it's a a great carry gun size that can be fired comfortably too. I find the smaller guns carry only a little better, but I don't like the grip as much and there is something to be said for mag changes with a nearly full sized grip.
If you really like the 27 go for it. Don't worry about wearing the magazine latch, you can install new ones for just a few dollars.
I've never had or heard of jamming by using full sized mags in the mini guns. The mini guns with a Glock brand +2 floorplate works well.
If you are using G22 mags, make sure you have the new spring (an upgrade with one extra coil).
I like my 23 better, since there is a little more grip to hang onto and the barrel is only slightly longer. I feel it's a a great carry gun size that can be fired comfortably too. I find the smaller guns carry only a little better, but I don't like the grip as much and there is something to be said for mag changes with a nearly full sized grip.
If you really like the 27 go for it. Don't worry about wearing the magazine latch, you can install new ones for just a few dollars.
I've never had or heard of jamming by using full sized mags in the mini guns. The mini guns with a Glock brand +2 floorplate works well.
If you are using G22 mags, make sure you have the new spring (an upgrade with one extra coil).
Well, I'm not sure what purpose you have in mind for your Austrian combat tupperware (I prefer the M&P), but that seems the first consideration.
If you intend to carry the 27, the capacity of the regualr factory mag is adequate. The stock magazines are more reliable without the "trick" add-ons, based on years of watching them shot at matches. Stock Glocks are extremely reliable, most aftermarket add-ons somewhat less so.
If you want a large grip for shooting at matches, then by all means get the 22 or 35 rather than long magazines in the 27.
You only have a short drive to the Oklahoma City Gun club near Arcadia, where you can shoot USPSA without being a club member, and talk to dozens of Glock shooters.
If you intend to carry the 27, the capacity of the regualr factory mag is adequate. The stock magazines are more reliable without the "trick" add-ons, based on years of watching them shot at matches. Stock Glocks are extremely reliable, most aftermarket add-ons somewhat less so.
If you want a large grip for shooting at matches, then by all means get the 22 or 35 rather than long magazines in the 27.
You only have a short drive to the Oklahoma City Gun club near Arcadia, where you can shoot USPSA without being a club member, and talk to dozens of Glock shooters.
Erich
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I've had a 33 (micro-.357 SIG) and a 26 (micro-9) and I've used extended mags with both. I've not had problems in doing so. I used some of the adaptors to make G17 mags fit the 26 well and I've also used the big sticks in the 26 without any adaptors at all. I used 22 mags in the 33 with no problems.
I have a G27, and all I can say it that it is as accurate as any gun I've ever owned up to 25 yards. Their accuracy is amazing for such a little piece.
The 27 is a very nice concealable handgun and mine has been totally reliable with regular Model 27 magazines. After getting the gun, I added a .357 Sig barrel and have never fired a single round of .40 ammunition through the gun. If you add a longer magazine, you defeat the major reason for buying the model 27 in the first place - concealability.
straightshooter1
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Since the Glock came out in the 80s, I think I have had every model available here with the exception of the 357 Sigs.
Most folks think the 19 is the cat's meow, that the 21 with the older-style frame is too big and that the 22 is the most boring.
Many say the 36 is uncomfortable to shoot as it seems to "twist" on firing, and IMO, is a lot less quick for follow-up shots than the 30.
I have found that the one with the most noticeable recoil is the 23. More so than the 27.
In fact, I think the 27 has less recoil that the 26. I don't know why, but I have heard others say the same thing.
That said, the recoil of the 23, 26 and 27 is not enough to really bother anyone and I note it ONLY because of follow-up shots-I can fire quicker, and more accurately with the 27 than the 23 or the 26.
It all comes down to personal preference BUT I would not go out and just buy one-I'd shoot several models first and then decide. Seems everyone has one at the range and I haven't found many shooters who won't let you try theirs out.
This is just my experience and YMMV.
I find the mini-Glocks too large to carry in my pocket and too bulky for my ankle.
I think if I were to ditch my J-Frame EDC in favor of a Glock, it would have to be the 19. Slightly bigger, but larger capacity and a sweetheart to shoot.
Bob
Most folks think the 19 is the cat's meow, that the 21 with the older-style frame is too big and that the 22 is the most boring.
Many say the 36 is uncomfortable to shoot as it seems to "twist" on firing, and IMO, is a lot less quick for follow-up shots than the 30.
I have found that the one with the most noticeable recoil is the 23. More so than the 27.
In fact, I think the 27 has less recoil that the 26. I don't know why, but I have heard others say the same thing.
That said, the recoil of the 23, 26 and 27 is not enough to really bother anyone and I note it ONLY because of follow-up shots-I can fire quicker, and more accurately with the 27 than the 23 or the 26.
It all comes down to personal preference BUT I would not go out and just buy one-I'd shoot several models first and then decide. Seems everyone has one at the range and I haven't found many shooters who won't let you try theirs out.
This is just my experience and YMMV.
I find the mini-Glocks too large to carry in my pocket and too bulky for my ankle.
I think if I were to ditch my J-Frame EDC in favor of a Glock, it would have to be the 19. Slightly bigger, but larger capacity and a sweetheart to shoot.
Bob
GatorFarmer
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Be careful jamming a magazine from a full or mid size gun into the compacts. Shove it in too hard under stress and you might have problems.
I sold my 27, but it was a useful gun. Currently I have a G32, G26 and G34.
Many people carry 26/27/33s as BUGs.
I sold my 27, but it was a useful gun. Currently I have a G32, G26 and G34.
Many people carry 26/27/33s as BUGs.
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I've owned a compact 27 and 26, and mid size 19 and 23. I currently have the 23 (and a 22). There is not that much more size to conceal on the 23 vs. 27 and the added grip size and control its provides as well as the extra rounds made the 23 the better choice.
badam0112
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I have the Glock 27 with the +2 Pierce grip extensions. I love this pistol.
bayfisher
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I have the 23 and as others have said, The difference in concealabiblity is very minor.
The 23 conceals very nicely with the factory 13 rnd mag. I also have five 15 rnd mags with the pierce sleeves that fill the void and are very handy when i want a full size grip.
I have no experience with the additional floorplates, But I've never had a problem with the full size mags and sleeves.
All things considered, I would choose the 23 over the sub compact again.
The 23 conceals very nicely with the factory 13 rnd mag. I also have five 15 rnd mags with the pierce sleeves that fill the void and are very handy when i want a full size grip.
I have no experience with the additional floorplates, But I've never had a problem with the full size mags and sleeves.
All things considered, I would choose the 23 over the sub compact again.
OP
Thanks for the advice,
I did not think the recoil of the G27 was bad so I felt it would be a good compact carry gun and I could also carry a larger spare magazine if I wanted. If a threat was materializing and I had time, I could switch to the larger mag and have more available rounds and a bigger grip to hang on to. It sounds like from members the "plus two" extension might be a better idea than using full size G22 magazines. I'm not a fan of ankle holsters, and an airweight J-frame is the absolute biggest I would ever pocket carry, so a Glock would strictly be a strong side belt gun for me.
I did not think the recoil of the G27 was bad so I felt it would be a good compact carry gun and I could also carry a larger spare magazine if I wanted. If a threat was materializing and I had time, I could switch to the larger mag and have more available rounds and a bigger grip to hang on to. It sounds like from members the "plus two" extension might be a better idea than using full size G22 magazines. I'm not a fan of ankle holsters, and an airweight J-frame is the absolute biggest I would ever pocket carry, so a Glock would strictly be a strong side belt gun for me.
I carry a Glock 32 (357 Sig) as my primary back up/off duty sidearm. Very dependable, solid round, 13 rounds, pretty concealable. Have a 40 S&W barrel should I ever feel the need to change. Overall, a solid boring, well made handgun.
Compare the size of a G23 to the G27. You'll see that there is very little advantage to the G27 over the G23, especially when you start adding ' + or extended features'. As a complete package, the advantage goes to the G23.
mohavesam
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I've never shot a person with my 1998-vintage 27. But is has been drawn...
Have carried it hot for years and it rode in my console in AZ for a couple also. I carried it by choice into a few very hairy neighborhoods long after dark. Still works like a champ, cannot recall the last time it malfunctioned, and remains pretty accurate for defense distances. It is not a hunting-grade handgun, of course.
If you prefer practice over punch, consider a 26 (9MM). But practice faceshots...
Have carried it hot for years and it rode in my console in AZ for a couple also. I carried it by choice into a few very hairy neighborhoods long after dark. Still works like a champ, cannot recall the last time it malfunctioned, and remains pretty accurate for defense distances. It is not a hunting-grade handgun, of course.
If you prefer practice over punch, consider a 26 (9MM). But practice faceshots...
Frizzman
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I have had almost every model Glock makes at one time or another. My first Glock was a 23 that I carried regularly for a few years. I have had a G27 but I found the gun a bit tough to handle well with the very short grip in .40. The G26 is easier to shot with the milder load. I have a very good friend who loves his 27 that he got when they first came out. I always preferred the G23 in .40.
I bought my first S&W M&P a couple of years ago and have since divested myself of the Glocks. I just traded a LNIB 26 to a forum member. I plan to replace it with a M&P .40 Compact. You might want to handle one before buying the Glock.
I bought my first S&W M&P a couple of years ago and have since divested myself of the Glocks. I just traded a LNIB 26 to a forum member. I plan to replace it with a M&P .40 Compact. You might want to handle one before buying the Glock.
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