Glock 29 vs Glock 27

[jwalker497]

This is a poll to see which you would prefer to have and why.

Glock 29 (10mm) + 40sw conversion barrel
Glock 27 (40sw) + 9mm conversion barrel

I am torn on which to get as these 2 baby glocks seem to be very versatile with the conversion barrels. I am concerned about the recoil of the 10mm and also concerned about the knockdown power of the 9mm. Which would you choose and why?

 

[Seven For Sure]

I've got both. The 29 is thicker and weighs considerably more. I use a pearce +0 on the 29 and a pearce +1 on the 27 so both hold 10+1. Both are great but for carry only, I'd go with the 27. You can get 357sig barrels for both also.

 

[remingtondude58]

I wold get the 29 if you are a hunter, but the 27 is plenty if it is just for defense

 

[JT sport]

I have the 27 with the .357 conversion. For my preference and ability, the .40 is all I want to handle in an emergency. The .357 is fun at the range. I may add a 9mm conversion so my wife will be comfortable shooting it.

The 29 with 10mm and .40 would not present enough of a difference between calibers to make it worthwhile in my opinion. YMMV.

 

[kanook]

go with the 29. It's easier to convert to a smaller caliber than a bigger one.

 

[Dr_2_B]

Not sure I'd call the 29 a baby Glock. The 27 is a baby Glock, but the 29 is as big as the plain ole compacts (19, 23, 32, 38). Hard to advise you aside from that minor distinction. Both would be great.

 

[8830]

I love the 10mm round but I voted for the G27. It's smaller, easier to carry & shoot and since I reload I can use the same pistol primers for 40 & 9. Don't worry about stopping power just aim to hit the target.

 

[gbran]

I have the G26 (9mm) and the G30 (.45acp). The G30 is much bulkier and heavier.

 

[Runningman]

I didn't vote own both, for me it comes down to this. Out in the woods G29, around town G27.

 

[shibby]

can a 10mm get a 9mm conversion? I dont know the inside measurements.

 

[jglcolosprgs]

I have a 27 with the 9mm Lone Wolf conversion barrel (and 9mm Glock mags).

I love the combo. I can set it up for newbies that want to learn how to shoot the small gun. They can practice on 9 mm and not get too worried about a flinch or recoil.

It lets me practice with which ever ammo I have on hand without changing the platform or buying two guns. (Not that I am adverse to having another gun or two around).

It is a great setup for me and the people I teach.

P.S. I think a 10mm would be a great round!! - Never know I may need one of those next!!

 

[CDW4ME]

Glock 27
27 is more concealable
More ammo choices in 40
May decide you don't need the 9mm barrel, if the 40 doesn't produce too much recoil for your liking.

 

[CombatArmsUSAF]

Glock 27,

Any advantage you get with the 10mm is only slight, IMHO. I think that the 9mm, .40, and 10mm are all decent man stoppers with the right ammo. Just remember that there is no "one shot stopper" short of a 20 or 30mm cannon.

On top of all that, 10mm ammo is harder to come by and it costs a heck of alot more when you do find it.