Big Deal About Glock 27?

[Torgy]

I've always wondered what the big deal is about the Glock 27. Rarely did I ever read or watch a review that had many, if any, negative things to say about it. I had held plenty of them at shops and shows over the last dozen or so years and never considered it a "wow" pistol. That's why it took me until this weekend to finally break down and buy one.

Wow!

After picking up the Gen 4 from my FFL yesterday morning, the wife and I drove to our range for the monthly session. I relied exclusively on the factory copper anti-seize grease for lubrication. In terms of recoil, it was more manageable than my Kahr PM9. In terms of accuracy, it was more accurate than my Glock 19. When shooting at the standard black and white NRA target, my first 27 shots out of the box (using each of the three mags) had an 8.5-inch grouping at 30 feet. Unlike other Glocks over the years, this grouping's shots were evenly weighted over the center. This has me a little bummed in that I don't want to mess with the factory sights in deference to Mepros -- why mess with a good thing?

I just thought I'd share my thoughts on my new Glock 27 Gen 4, and say that I now know what the big deal is with respect to this gun. It's light, concealable, an absolute joy to shoot, and accurate as all hell. I just wish I had known how great it is sooner so that I hadn't wasted so many years without it. Sorry to be sappy, but that's how I feel.

Have a great day everyone.

Torgy

 

[Torgy]

BTW...

By the way, if I hadn't flinched on the first three shots out of the box, the grouping at 30 feet (standing) would've been five inches. I normally don't save targets, but I had to keep this one. Photos available upon request. LOL.

 

[NG VI]

It was my first Glock, I got it while actively disliking them as a whole, but it seemed like the smallest trouble-free .40 that I'd actually want to shoot.

Quickly grew to love it, and it became the pistol I shot best over a short amount of time.

 

[Robert101]

The G27 was my first Glock too. Great gun in stock form and 100% reliable. I'll leave mine stock.

 

[CPshooter]

I feel the same way about my Glock 26. I actually used to have a Glock 27, but I sold it to my cousin, then went to a H&K P2000sk 9mm, and now I'm back to a Glock 26. I had the right platform to begin with, but the wrong caliber. Don't get me wrong. I love .40s&w in my Sig P229, but I just think that 9mm suits the baby Glock better. As for the sights, I have Heinie Ledge straight-8 sights on my 26. I personally cannot stand the factory box-dot sights on the Glock. Even if they were made of metal and were high quality, I'd change them out immediately for something else. Everything else on my 26 is unmodified and will stay that way. It has been 100% reliable for a few hundred rounds now and I am very accurate with it. I somehow shoot this little thing better than I do much larger guns, which I am okay with since it is my EDC. Really can't go wrong with any of the sub-compact Glocks.

 

[Torgy]

I had expressed some doubts about the new finish on the Glock Gen 4 slides, so my FFL had laid his Glock inventory out on his pool table in preperation for my arrival. I really wished he hadn't done that because I started to equivocate as to which model to purchase. I came awful close to purchasing the 30SF (for firepower and larger grip) and then the 26 (for cheap ammo). I stuck to my guns so to speak and purchased the 27. I'm glad I did. I'm certain the 26 is an outstanding gun as well. With advancements in today's ammo, I'm certain it does as good a job as the .40 -- Federal HST, Winchester Ranger T, Gold Dot.... For as much as I love the 27, the 26 may be my next one.

 

[LiveLife]

I've always wondered what the big deal is about the Glock 27 ... I never considered it a "wow" pistol. That's why it took me until this weekend to finally break down and buy one.

Wow!

I just wish I had known how great it is sooner so that I hadn't wasted so many years without it. Sorry to be sappy, but that's how I feel.

Well, I went the way of G17/G19/G26 and now have G22/G23/G27.

When I first shot the G27, I was expecting more snappy 40S&W recoil and decreased accuracy being a subcompact based on my experience with shooting other subcompacts and I was pleasantly surprised. Not only was the recoil not as snappy as I anticipated, but the accuracy was on par with my G22.

I really like the fact that I can carry G22 mags as spares and drop in a 40-9 conversion barrel for cheaper 9mm range practice. If you have a G23, you can use the same barrel for G27.

As to shootability and accuracy of Gen4 G27, here's Hickok45's take on it - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdyq1p7UVAw

Possibly my very favorite little pistol on the planet ... I love this gun!

 

[Torgy]

hickok45 seems to love the 27, that's for sure. It appears he can shoot it rather well.

 

[bruzer]

Drank the cool-aid and Loved It! Another Glock Fan-Boy!! Oh, by the way, Welcome to the club!!!
Congratulations,
Mike

 

[mdauben]

I've always wondered what the big deal is about the Glock 27.

I'm not sure. Personally I'd rather have a 26 or 36 any day of the week.

 

[hentown]

Certainly not a big deal for me. I much prefer the G26 and wouldn't own a Glock in .40 cal on a bet.

 

[W.E.G.]

You should bury that abomination in the back yard and go cuddle your 1911.

 

[mach1.3]

The G23 is a fine weapon platform for .40SW. The G26 is the choice over G27in my mind. Everyone has their opinion but my G23 with the 3.5# trigger connector, the oversize slide stop and an optional LWD 4.9" compensated barrel is a pretty cool gun. Can be carried with the stock barrel and if the weight bothers don't use but a half load in the mag. I'm coming around on the striker v. hammer fired debate. I have several Sigs and 1911s but I'm on the Glock kick at the moment; esp. for CC or steel target plinking. I'm not yet practised enough with DA firing to be very accurate compared to my Glocks. $0.02

 

[jskibs]

I went looking for a 26 as my first Glock and found a used Gen 4 27 that looked like it was never fired for $200 less than the new ones. Thought about the 40 for a couple days as I was never a fan of the snappy ones I'd shot before but figured I'd give it a whirl. So glad I did. The baby Glock frame doesn't feel as weird in my hand as the large ones do and the 40 is a tame puppy in the 27. I guess the grip configuration and low axis does the trick. Whatever it is, the 27 is an awesome combination of concealability and power. I've played around with grip extensions and found they really aren't necessary. I've gone from being a mild Glock detractor to having a Glock as my favorite pistol.

 

[mdauben]

I personally cannot stand the factory box-dot sights on the Glock.

I'm curious, does anyone except me like the Glock factory sights? I find them very visible and quick to aquire and align, but all I ever read about is criticism for them.

 

[beatledog7]

I don't have any issues with Glocks, or with Glock factory sights, nor do I have any issues with Glocks chambered in .40S&W or the .40S&W cartridge generally.

I own one Glock, a G22 Gen4. I shoot it well, it likes any kind of ammo, and it has not yet failed feed, go bang, and cycle. I reload the brass it shoots without issues. Someday I'm going to supplement it with a G27 for easier concealment. But since I live in an open carry state, there's no rush.

What's up with all the .40 cal hate on this site?

 

[psyopspec]

I'm curious, does anyone except me like the Glock factory sights? I find them very visible and quick to aquire and align, but all I ever read about is criticism for them.

I like them for range/competition use. SD guns get some form of metal night sight, but my IDPA G34 is wearing the OEM sights. I tried XS Big Dots and found they didn't help me any. Swapped back to OEM while shopping around, and found they served quite well for that purpose.

 

[GLOOB]

The G27 represents the biggest amount of Glock goodness you can get in the smallest package, without giving up the double-stack high capacity aspect like the G36. With a 9mm conversion barrel, it can use any size Glock 9mm/40 magazine, including the big stick. And it conceals pretty well. What's not to like?

 

[CPshooter]

I'm curious, does anyone except me like the Glock factory sights? I find them very visible and quick to aquire and align, but all I ever read about is criticism for them.

Here are my reasons for not liking the stock Glock sights:

1. The white box outline on the rear is super distracting from the front sight.

2. The front sight is too wide and takes up too much of the rear notch width.

3. The rear notch isn't deep enough vertically.

4. The bottom edge of the white circle on the front sight is partially hidden by the rear sight when the top edges of the front and rear are lined up like they are supposed to be. (Why put a circle on the front sight if it's not fully visible?)

5. They are plastic.


To put it simply, they are junk. Nice aftermarket sights from Heinie, Warren Tactical, Dawson, etc make shooting the Glock so much more effortless and enjoyable.