Dorryn
Member
Ok. Here's the story.
Im a long-time Glock hater, simply because of aesthetics. However, I deeply respect the ergonomics, reliability, functionability, engineering, and above all, the Austrian origin of Glocks. (Fiance' is Austrian... not American) After many many years of making fun of Glocks, I have decided to purchase one, because it appears to meet all the standards I need for a great value and reliable, lightweight firearm.
Now that it is getting to be finally warmer weather here in NY, I want to get an alternate CCW for when im not at work. At work, of course, I have to dress nice, wear trousers, etc and typically carry a S&W 637 on an ankle holster. I want something else for when im not at work, wearing shorts, relaxing, etc. A lot of people here on THR apparently use the IWB holsters that are available... (I had no idea how popular these were until someone ran a poll a few weeks back)
So now, I started looked for a good gun to CCW IWB. I would prefer something in .40, because I plan to start reloading this caliber shortly, and this is the majority of what I shoot in other firearms. I chose the Glock 27. Here's where my questions come in.
Do any of you CCW a Glock 27, and can comment on the fit/feel of this? Is it uncomfortable? Would a 23 be preferable? Ive heard complaints about the width of Glocks, of course, and I assume I would carry it at 4 o'clock, but, having no experience with CCW in this area of my anatomy, dont know much about it. (I know the "Slimline" .45 is available, but it doesnt meet many of my other criteria and so is removed as a possible option.) Another thing im concerned about is whether it might be *too* small... whether i might have a difficult time reaching it if SHTF and the grip is so small. Round capacity is a null issue since here in NY, 10 rounds is the max anyway.
Unless (and here im really ignorant) there exist "pre-ban" Glock magazines of greater than 10 rounds. But that would be just for fun, not to carry.
Im a long-time Glock hater, simply because of aesthetics. However, I deeply respect the ergonomics, reliability, functionability, engineering, and above all, the Austrian origin of Glocks. (Fiance' is Austrian... not American) After many many years of making fun of Glocks, I have decided to purchase one, because it appears to meet all the standards I need for a great value and reliable, lightweight firearm.
Now that it is getting to be finally warmer weather here in NY, I want to get an alternate CCW for when im not at work. At work, of course, I have to dress nice, wear trousers, etc and typically carry a S&W 637 on an ankle holster. I want something else for when im not at work, wearing shorts, relaxing, etc. A lot of people here on THR apparently use the IWB holsters that are available... (I had no idea how popular these were until someone ran a poll a few weeks back)
So now, I started looked for a good gun to CCW IWB. I would prefer something in .40, because I plan to start reloading this caliber shortly, and this is the majority of what I shoot in other firearms. I chose the Glock 27. Here's where my questions come in.
Do any of you CCW a Glock 27, and can comment on the fit/feel of this? Is it uncomfortable? Would a 23 be preferable? Ive heard complaints about the width of Glocks, of course, and I assume I would carry it at 4 o'clock, but, having no experience with CCW in this area of my anatomy, dont know much about it. (I know the "Slimline" .45 is available, but it doesnt meet many of my other criteria and so is removed as a possible option.) Another thing im concerned about is whether it might be *too* small... whether i might have a difficult time reaching it if SHTF and the grip is so small. Round capacity is a null issue since here in NY, 10 rounds is the max anyway.
Unless (and here im really ignorant) there exist "pre-ban" Glock magazines of greater than 10 rounds. But that would be just for fun, not to carry.
) I don't carry concealed most of the time, but during Hurricane Wilma and the aftermath, I packed that 27 on my 4 o'clock with a spare mag in a Kydex Fobus holster for about 12 hours a day very comfortably. Yes, the grip is an issue, but easily solved with a Pearse grip extender, part#PG-26. Now that thing kind of jumps into my hand like Luke Skywalker's light saber. May the force be with you!
