Glock 27 over a 23

[Slacker4hire]

So, Im really looking to pick up a Glock 27. Im choosing The 27 for better concealability reasons. I know its only a half inch difference, But as a appendix carry that half inch means a lot as far a maneuverability. I'm choosing the .40 as well for versatility, 3 calibers as easy as changing the barrel. Im sure im going to regret this, But whats yall's opinions on the 27?

[Escobar]

I have one for sale if your interested.

I have one and love it, but might regret selling it later as its a VERY soft shooter for the size. AND VERY ACCURATE! no joke.

For carrying, this should be no problem.

[Oceanbob]

Yes, the 27 is a great shooter. I bought an extra slide and barrel in .357SIG for mine. Just for fun. I upgraded the sights as well.

[barrage]

Funny, I've been floating the idea of selling my G27 for a G23.

Why I don't like the 27? Its double stacked design fattens it up to the point where it's impossible for me to conceal anywhere on my body while wearing normal clothes. I really do like how the 23 feels in my hand though as a slightly leaner version of the 22.

[Catch]

Have you tried a shield in 40?
I like my g23, but if I were going small I'd consider a shield or kahr, maybe a rami.

[Doheny]

Glock 27 over a 23

Get a 19 or 26. The 23 and especially the 27 are too snappy. If you start adding longer mags/pinky rests and longer barrels like the pics above it takes you to the size of a 23, so you might as well get that if you're set on a .40. Otherwise I'd suggest one of the 9mm models.

[Oceanbob]

I already have all the Glocks.

But if I want to carry my preban 13 round G23 magazines in my Glock 27 it does extend the grip somewhat. Then again, owning a 23 works too.

The .40 round isn't that snappy for my large hands. The 26 and 27 are easy to carry around anyway.....

[anothergunnut]

I thought long and hard about getting a 27 since my primary carry gun is a 23. I ended up deciding that it wasn't a big enough reduction in size to make it worthwhile so I got a Kahr CM-9. The Kahr is great in a pocket holster wheras a 27 would be way too fat for pocket carry.

[Slacker4hire]

I have one for sale if your interested.

I have one and love it, but might regret selling it later as its a VERY soft shooter for the size. AND VERY ACCURATE! no joke.

For carrying, this should be no problem.

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[dpop24]

Unless you have preban mags, you only gain 1 round with the G23 which IMO makes the G27 a much better choice.

I appendix carry my G27 95% of the time I carry. When I carry my G30S (almost identical dimensions to G19/23 - in fact, I carry it in the same holsters as my G27) I can definitely tell the difference in that extra 1/2 inch digging into my crotch. The G27 is FAR more comfortable to carry appendix.

For my vote, it's G27 every time.

[AreWeFree]

Honestly, I like my g26 more than g19, although I shoot both equally well.
For your given needs the g27 would be a better choice.

[Slacker4hire]

Im Also looking to have the sides of the slide shaved down and the edges rounded to thin it out a bit. Will probably look alot like this picture when done.

[Oceanbob]

Im Also looking to have the sides of the slide shaved down and the edges rounded to thin it out a bit. Will probably look alot like this picture when done.

While that looks nice, I probably wouldn't want to compromise the finish on the slide. No amount of rebluing looks good and cerecoat isn't worth it.

JMO

Think about a Pierce 39 PG grip extension. I know they say it adds 2 rounds but no, it only adds one round, making your mag a 10 rounder.

[AreWeFree]

Im Also looking to have the sides of the slide shaved down and the edges rounded to thin it out a bit. Will probably look alot like this picture when done.

At that point, yes, look at a different gun like the shield.

I say glocks are either take 'em as they are or leave 'em be.

[SkyHawk]

Of the two you mention, I'd go G23 all the way. The G27 is very snappy. There is a big difference between them. Much bigger than the G26/G19 difference. I have almost all the Glocks including the .40SW in G22,G23,G27,G35. I also have the .45ACP in G36, G30S, G41, and all the 9mm too. Of them, the G27 is the most unpleasant to shoot. In fact I sold a G27G3 because it was pretty unpleasant and only got another one recently when I had the chance to grab a Gen 4 for a steal. I have two G23G4s - they shoot like laser beams. I am switching back to G23 from G19 for my EDC carry gun soon.