Glock 27 improvements?

[Guest]

So I am thinking about adding a Glock 27 to the family. I held one at the shop and it felt comfortable in my hands with the pearce extension on it. I hear they are somewhat inaccurate beyond 20 yds. Although I have yet to shoot one though. If I induct this new family member at the end of the month, I am thinking about adding a 3.5 pound trigger connector and eventually a Bar-Sto barrel after a few hundred down the tube to get used to it. How do you think these two modifications will help accuracy? Of course this will be a home defense(possible concealment when I take the initiative to apply), so it will be close quarters anyway. I do not think the modifications will hurt it.

[low94noma]

And a possible tungsten guide rod.

[low94noma]

Or go with the Glock 26 with a Lone Wolf Barrel and above products?

[Waingro]

ugh - plenty accurate enough. I would opt for the G26 for faster follow up shots. don't modify the barrel unless you want to use led bullets. if you want to use it for self defense the 3.5# trigger is iffy, someone will link to the 35cents trigger job. in no way would i recommend swapping out the barrel.

[Mr. Joshua]

.....I hear they are somewhat inaccurate beyond 20 yds....

That would be false. Who is feeding you this crap?

...and eventually a Bar-Sto barrel after a few hundred down the tube to get used to it....

Why? The factory barrels shoot fine.

The "mini" Glocks make excellent carry pieces. I had a 27 for a few years and it was a joy to carry. Lightweight, accurate, excellent capacity for it's size. When I decided to simplify my safe I ended up selling it and buying a 26 (I only own 9's and 45's now). The recoil on the 27 isn't bad, however I tend to find most .40's to be kind of snappy for my taste. Just add some decent sights, some form of butt plug, the lighter connector isn't bad, I have them in all my Glocks. Maybe do a little grip work, or get a grip sleeve, and off you go. It's a Glock, it'll shoot fine without any mods.

I do like the Pearce +0 pinky extensions. They work well.

[low94noma]

Tips taken. You would be surprised to know that I hear most of this information from the know it all shooters who frequent the gun stores while I am there. Here, I can get numerous opinions which is great.

[low94noma]

The recoil on the 27 isn't bad, however I tend to find most .40's to be kind of snappy for my taste.

I have actually been looking into the Glock 26 as well. I have read reviews that the Glock 26 is more manageable as well as having an advantage over the G27 for easier follow-up shots. Hmm, I may be leaning towards the G26, at least mom can shoot it as well. I am trying to get her into a tactical/defensive handgun course.

[JTROKS]

The replacement barrel from lonewolf has a tight chamber. Most folks buy them to shoot lead bullets for practice. The Glock factory barrel is infamous for going ka-boom when shooting lots of lead bullets between cleaning. I have personally seen an aftermarket gun barrel fit tighter than the factory one. Usually, a tighter chamber and better lug fit equates to better accuracy. I have a conversion barrel on my G23 and it is very accurate, but I have to make sure all my reloads will pass the cartridge gauge. If you want to customize your mini glock there are lots of mods available for it, just like a 1911. Some useful, some just an eye candy. If you are going to use for HD then I suggest getting night sights, texture the grip for a solid hold, don't do anything with the trigger. The tungsten guide rod does help get you back on target faster, but it won't be worth much in a real life defensive situation. Maybe in the action pistol range all them mods can add up to faster time and better accuracy.

[Steve-O]

Apart from night sights of some variety, and *possibly* some kind of grip work/grip cover, a stock G27 would make you a fine defensive/carry piece.

[Corbin Dallas]

So I am thinking about adding a Glock 27 to the family. I held one at the shop and it felt comfortable in my hands with the pearce extension on it. I hear they are somewhat inaccurate beyond 20 yds. Although I have yet to shoot one though. If I induct this new family member at the end of the month, I am thinking about adding a 3.5 pound trigger connector and eventually a Bar-Sto barrel after a few hundred down the tube to get used to it. How do you think these two modifications will help accuracy? Of course this will be a home defense(possible concealment when I take the initiative to apply), so it will be close quarters anyway. I do not think the modifications will hurt it.

Let me know if this looks unaccurate to you...

BTW, this is completely stock. No trigger work, no barrel. Just added the glock +2 factory mag extension.


Edit: That little guy? Don't worry about that little guy... I had to sight in somehow.

[Corbin Dallas]

I have actually been looking into the Glock 26 as well. I have read reviews that the Glock 26 is more manageable as well as having an advantage over the G27 for easier follow-up shots. Hmm, I may be leaning towards the G26, at least mom can shoot it as well. I am trying to get her into a tactical/defensive handgun course.

I have the G26 as well as the 27 and I prefer the 27. The 9mm in a 3.5" barrel is just as snappy with factory loads.

[SJgunguy24]

The G26 and G27 are the same gun just a different slide. Accuracy is 90% shooter,and if you ever plan on using this as a carry piece,get good at shooting the stock trigger. Don't lighten it up,god forbid you have shoot but any lawyer will throw that in your face. "A tuned hair trigger made for the specific purpose of KILLING,laidies and gentlemen of the jury it was just a matter of time before the defendant was going to KILL"

They are dirtbags and they WILL do that to you. Even if your cleared in a criminal case,there is still going to be a civil case. C.Y.A. Shoot the stock trigger and carry the same AMMO that your local cops carry.

[Greg-Dawg]

The only improvement I'd put in when buying a new gun, is getting trained in handgun self-defense.

There are folks out there can shoot pretty accurate at 35-75 yards with a subcompact Glock. But popular opinion (FBI stats; look it up) shows that most gun fights occur within 3-7 yards. Think about the distance between a bad guy and a 7-11 shopping clerk. Therefore, a subcompact Glock would be VERY useful for close self-defense combat.

Lastly, if you want to add bells and whistles to your Glock...I BELIEVE, AND STRONGLY BELIEVE...that it will not function as it's supposed to when stock. So keep it stock.

PS: Just stick with the regular G27 mag, adding an extended grip will equal the length of a G23...then you might as well get a G23.

GO .40S&W baby!

The G26 and G27 are the same gun just a different slide.

Correction: Not just the slide...barrel, ejector, plunger, etc.

[C_1]

I would opt for the G26 as well. Not a fan of the 40sw caliber cartridge.

I wouldn't suggest modifying anything. Why mess with perfection? Only switch out barrels if you plan on shooting lead or super cheap ammo.

The Glock does not have an external switch safety and that first DA pull is all there is. You might want to try out that $0.25 trigger job. But a trigger job/modification could increase liability issues in the event of a shooting. They're going to confiscate the gun and have it checked out. And you're going to have to explain your mods (in court and to the judge/jurors).

The only thing I would put on a G26/27, for self/home defense purposes, are night sights and finger/grip extensions (if needed).

[Waingro]

The replacement barrel from lonewolf has a tight chamber. Most folks buy them to shoot lead bullets for practice. The Glock factory barrel is infamous for going ka-boom when shooting lots of lead bullets between cleaning. I have personally seen an aftermarket gun barrel fit tighter than the factory one. Usually, a tighter chamber and better lug fit equates to better accuracy. I have a conversion barrel on my G23 and it is very accurate, but I have to make sure all my reloads will pass the cartridge gauge. If you want to customize your mini glock there are lots of mods available for it, just like a 1911. Some useful, some just an eye candy. If you are going to use for HD then I suggest getting night sights, texture the grip for a solid hold, don't do anything with the trigger. The tungsten guide rod does help get you back on target faster, but it won't be worth much in a real life defensive situation. Maybe in the action pistol range all them mods can add up to faster time and better accuracy.

The tighter the tolerances on the pistol the less reliable it is, as with most firearms. Night sights are the only modification you should consider.