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Glock 26 vs Glock 27?

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#1 ·
I was wanting to buy a glock 27 but I've heard some people have problems shooting them due to recoil. I am 5'10 147lbs small hand's. I want to know if some of you have had this same dilemma. This would be my first glock and my concealed carry gun. Thanks

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#2 ·
The 27 is a bit snappy, I'll give you that. My daughter won't shoot mine, and normally she is not recoil sensitive. Personally, I love it, and I'm no big beefy guy myself. See if you can find a range that rents to try them both out.
 
#3 ·
Yea I been wanting to do that I just haven't had the time to do so. I have a 9 mm I just want a different caliber and I know the .40 is a good self defense round.

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#5 ·
I went with the Glock 27 (and 22 & 23) and don't find the recoil to be a problem. Later I got a Lone Wolf G23 40-9mm conversion barrel that lets me shoot 9mm in the 23 and 27 (reliable but not recommended for self defense, just range use). I'd choose the G27 again if I had a "do over".

40S&W is easy to find, even during panic buying, which is something to consider.
 
#6 ·
I bought the 26 bc the gun store didn't have the 27 and I got it for a fair price. If I was u I'd get the 27 and if u wanna shooter cheaper ammo get a 9mm barrel for the 27. Then u have both guns.


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#7 · (Edited)
You will like the 19 a lot more than the 26. The 26 is advertised as a sub compact but it is larger than many full size guns (weighs as much as a ruger p95...thicker than any other popular sub compact). If I am going to buy a full size gun I want a full size gun with at least a 4" barrel. The 17 has a grip that was not designed for human hands. The 17 points at the ground when I shoot it. Hickok 45 had the same issues with the 17.

If you have small hands you will like the M&P a lot. My Dad has bad hands and my wife's hands are small. They both own and love the M&P.

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#8 ·
Yea I been wanting to do that I just haven't had the time to do so. I have a 9 mm I just want a different caliber and I know the .40 is a good self defense round.

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I used to have pistols of various calibers. Every time I got ready to shoot one of the pistols I had no ammo. Finally I sold all my pistols except 9mm and 357 mag. I buy ammo by the case at great prices. I made this decision in 2008. I haven't noticed the last ammo shortage. I am still shooting $8 a box 9mm ammo.
 
#9 ·
... The 26 is advertised as a sub compact but it is larger than many full size guns (weighs as much as a ruger p95...thicker than any other popular sub compact). If I am going to buy a full size gun I want a full size gun with at least a 4" barrel...
Would you care to list these "full size guns" that are smaller and lighter than a Glock 26!!! Glocks do have a fairly thick slide but their subcompacts still are small, light and concealable.

Not everyone is able to warehouse their ammo since 2008 so that's not going to hold water when recommending that a new person avoid using more than two calibers.
 
#10 ·
I bought the 26 bc the gun store didn't have the 27 and I got it for a fair price. If I was u I'd get the 27 and if u wanna shooter cheaper ammo get a 9mm barrel for the 27. Then u have both guns.


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That's actually a good idea. That might make me get one quicker then expected.

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#12 ·
My son has the G26, but that's what his job requires. To be honest I feel very little difference, but then again I've been shooting for many years. I generally carry my 27 and it's light and easy to conceal. It is a little on the thick side, but then again the mag is double stacked with .40S&W rounds that aren't small. It's caliber is a man stopper and the Glock27 is extremely dependable. The wrap around A-Grip that I put on it makes it very comfortable in the hand and unlike skateboard tape that many use it isn't rough, but grips well and feels like suede. They can be concealed in many ways as well. I'm very confident when carrying this weapon, but this is only my opinion. Good luck with whatever you decide.


 
#13 ·
I like the look of that grip on it. I've decided the 27 is what I'm going with! It is a little thick but it should conceal just fine for my body frame. Thanks everybody

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#14 ·
I am of similar size, 5'10", 155lb, but have big hands for my size. Owned a G27 and it was my absolute least favorite firearm I have ever owned. Less than a kel-tec PF-9, and less than my LCP. I own a G19 now, along with a G17 and a few others. The 19 is my favorite 9mm that I own by far. I love everything about it. I have been throwing around the idea of getting a G26 lately and think I will pounce on the next one that pops up for a decent price. The 27 was like a damn brick, uncomfortable for me even with an extension, not fun to shoot, and not good to carry for me to carry.
 
#16 ·
I too am in the market for a 26 or 27. I am leaning very heavily toward the 27 b/c I prefer the .40 round. The dimensions of the two on paper don't seem to be enough to make much of a difference in concealability. That is definitely a big issue with me. I have a model 30 that I love. I am keeping it of course. But the whole reason I'm adding something smaller to my arsenal is to have something that's much more easily concealed. Those who are familiar with both, what about the difference in concealabilty?
 
#17 ·
There's no difference in concealability. I become amazed when people make hay between the 26 and 27. First of all here is the specs for the 4th generations:
G26- length 6.41"
height 4.17"
width 1.18"
10 rd cap
weight unl 21.71 oz
weight ld 26.12 oz

G27- length 6.41"
height 4.17"
width 1.18"
9 rd cap
weight unl 21.89 oz
weight ld 27.00 oz

As you can see they are both identical as far as size is concerned and the G27 when loaded is less than an ounce heavier. No one can honestly say they can feel the difference when carried, cause that's total BS. When held in the hand they both feel the same. They are IDENTICAL and the G27 with a barrel change can fire the 9mm. So for the price of a Wolf barrel you have 2 guns for the price of one. With the G26 you are restricted to the 9mm, period. Don't get me wrong, cause I love the 9mm and also carried them for years and still do at times, but I know women who shoot the 40S&W with no problem and hear all the time on forums how men just can't handle it. All I can say is that after reading what some would choose in place of a Glock I'm speechless. I guess to each his own.
 
#18 · (Edited)
I am of similar size, 5'10", 155lb, but have big hands for my size. Owned a G27 and it was my absolute least favorite firearm I have ever owned. Less than a kel-tec PF-9, and less than my LCP. I own a G19 now, along with a G17 and a few others. The 19 is my favorite 9mm that I own by far. I love everything about it. I have been throwing around the idea of getting a G26 lately and think I will pounce on the next one that pops up for a decent price. The 27 was like a damn brick, uncomfortable for me even with an extension, not fun to shoot, and not good to carry for me to carry.

Sorry, that does not add up. I'm 5'9", a little heavier than you, average hands and 66 years old. I love my G27 and when I put in my Lone Wolf 40-9mm conversion barrel I then have a G26. You can't go the other way so give that a lot of thought. (Now no one is saying use a conversion barrel for self defense but for practice it's fine.)

Sure the 40 has more recoil but I don't find it bad at all. The G27&G26 are twins just like Gunsmoke said so they handle/conceal exactly the same. The G23&G19 also are twins so handle the same. All four are pretty close in size and weight actually but the longer grip of the compacts is more manageable than the baby Glocks.

Anyway, Gunsmoke nailed it. I can't add any more to his fine post.
 
#19 ·
Sorry, that does not add up. I'm 5'9", a little heavier than you, average hands and 66 years old. I love my G27 and when I put in my Lone Wolf 40-9mm conversion barrel I then have a G26. You can't go the other way so give that a lot of thought. (Now no one is saying use a conversion barrel for self defense but for practice it's fine.)

Sure the 40 has more recoil but I don't find it bad at all. The G27&G26 are twins just like Gunsmoke said so they handle/conceal exactly the same. The G23&G19 also are twins so handle the same. All four are pretty close in size and weight actually but the longer grip of the compacts is more manageable than the baby Glocks.

Anyway, Gunsmoke nailed it. I can't add any more to his fine post.

Sorry I'm kind of confused on how me not liking a gun doesn't "add up"..... I have never shot or carried a 26, so I have no comparison to base that off of, nor did I ever make such comparison. I personally prefer 9mm over .40 due to price, availability, and manageability. I think the majority of my dislike towards the 27 is that being as small as it was, and as heavy as it is, still having the amount of recoil that it had. The recoil from the 27 was manageable, but I would expect a little less being as heavy as it is. Being that the 9mm is not much lighter, I would imagine the decreased recoil would make it better for easier and faster target re-acquisition. Just my guess, as I said I have never fired nor carried a 26, just a 27. I guess I also didn't take into consideration that I am about 20 lbs heavier now than I was when I had my 27, so carrying it now may be more comfortable. Seeing as I EDC a G19, I could see a 26 or 27 being better for carrying now than before. The man asked for OPINIONS, that's all I gave, was my personal opinion on the subject. Sorry if anyone got butthurt.
 
#20 · (Edited)
Sorry I'm kind of confused on how me not liking a gun doesn't "add up"..... I have never shot or carried a 26, so I have no comparison to base that off of, nor did I ever make such comparison. I personally prefer 9mm over .40 due to price, availability, and manageability. I think the majority of my dislike towards the 27 is that being as small as it was, and as heavy as it is, still having the amount of recoil that it had. The recoil from the 27 was manageable, but I would expect a little less being as heavy as it is. Being that the 9mm is not much lighter, I would imagine the decreased recoil would make it better for easier and faster target re-acquisition. Just my guess, as I said I have never fired nor carried a 26, just a 27. I guess I also didn't take into consideration that I am about 20 lbs heavier now than I was when I had my 27, so carrying it now may be more comfortable. Seeing as I EDC a G19, I could see a 26 or 27 being better for carrying now than before. The man asked for OPINIONS, that's all I gave, was my personal opinion on the subject. Sorry if anyone got butthurt.
Who's the one who's butthurt? The following is what didn't add up... You hate the G27 but want to buy a G26. You think the G27 is heavy but love the G19. I like the G19/23 and the G26/27, it's unusual to love one size then say the other is a brick. I'm not knocking you, just saying it doesn't add up!


... I have been throwing around the idea of getting a G26 lately and think I will pounce on the next one that pops up for a decent price. The 27 was like a damn brick, uncomfortable for me even with an extension, not fun to shoot, and not good to carry for me to carry.
If you hated the G27 so much, think about holding/shooting a G26 before you buy. Actually you pretty much already have held a G26 if you had a G27!
 
#21 · (Edited)
Sorry I'm kind of confused on how me not liking a gun doesn't "add up"..... I have never shot or carried a 26, so I have no comparison to base that off of, nor did I ever make such comparison. I personally prefer 9mm over .40 due to price, availability, and manageability. I think the majority of my dislike towards the 27 is that being as small as it was, and as heavy as it is, still having the amount of recoil that it had. The recoil from the 27 was manageable, but I would expect a little less being as heavy as it is. Being that the 9mm is not much lighter, I would imagine the decreased recoil would make it better for easier and faster target re-acquisition. Just my guess, as I said I have never fired nor carried a 26, just a 27. I guess I also didn't take into consideration that I am about 20 lbs heavier now than I was when I had my 27, so carrying it now may be more comfortable. Seeing as I EDC a G19, I could see a 26 or 27 being better for carrying now than before. The man asked for OPINIONS, that's all I gave, was my personal opinion on the subject. Sorry if anyone got butthurt.
Sorry, but you're confusing me a little as well. I'll start by saying I've been shooting handguns for almost 50 years. I'm 67 and am 6' 220lbs., which is slightly bigger than others in this discussion.

First of all let me say your ammo cost and availability statement is totally wrong. I've bought plenty of .40 ammo and never had any trouble with availability. My last box at Walmart was $18. Certainly not a budget breaker. I have had a little problem with 9's, but no big deal. As far as price I've found the .40's to be either the same and sometimes even cheaper where the fmj ammo is concerned. So price and availability is of no concern in reality. Manageability I guess is an individual thing, but when shooting an anything .40 caliber man stopper what do you expect? Heck you can punch paper with .22's, so why go bigger. The .40 is a .40 and a .44 and .45 are what they are. I know women who have no complaints and many depts near me are in fact changing over to the .40 from the 9mm and that'll be used by both men and women. I guess you have to live with whatever you can handle and it's your business.

Now, the Kel-Tec PF-9 that you preferred over the Glock really stumps me. How much experience with firearms do you actually have? Being retired LE I can't understand how anyone would choose that Kel-Tec over any Glock regardless of caliber. Dependability is priority number one where SD is concerned. You'd be hard pressed to find any dept in the country that would authorize that weapon for service use, or anyone wanting to chose that for a service weapon. Their reputation for dependability is less than desirable. Play with them at a range, but don't bet your life on one. By the way, how did you like shooting it? Since it's way lighter at a hair under 15 oz. loaded, which is a big difference form the G26, how was that recoil with 9mm ammo. I'd expect it'd have, like those describing the .40S&W, a bit of a snap.

Since you put on 20lbs. you're considering a G26. Maybe it would be a good idea if you found one to try out first, cause in the hand it may feel like a brick. But you wouldn't be alone. The biggest complaint I hear about Glocks is that they feel uncomfortable. If someone feels that way after picking one up then I'd recommend they don't buy it, just like if they didn't like the .40. But at least buy something instead that's considered quality like a Sig, just as an example.

No one should get offended because someone doesn't like a particular gun, or a particular caliber and most don't. Just don't confuse offense with someone who can dispute the reasons for a particular dislike. After all, it's the right of the person who will be a carrying a particular gun to have his, or her own point of view, whether right, or wrong.
 
#22 ·
Good post again Gunsmoke, and informative. 67? Ya got me beat by 1 year! :D We often hear how easy it is to handle 9mm and get off a quick follow up shot over 40S&W but truthfully, when you're talking hot self defense loads, both calibers are going to be snappy. And if you're practicing with standard loads neither recoil that hard, though 9mm less.

The G26/27 aren't ideal handguns, but are a good compromise when concealed carry is in the equation. If you can comfortably conceal the G19/23 of course they should be considered since most people find them easier to handle and fire. And they hold 4-5 more rounds.
 
#24 ·
Good post again Gunsmoke, and informative. 67? Ya got me beat by 1 year! :D We often hear how easy it is to handle 9mm and get off a quick follow up shot over 40S&W but truthfully, when you're talking hot self defense loads, both calibers are going to be snappy. And if you're practicing with standard loads neither recoil that hard, though 9mm less.

The G26/27 aren't ideal handguns, but are a good compromise when concealed carry is in the equation. If you can comfortably conceal the G19/23 of course they should be considered since most people find them easier to handle and fire. And they hold 4-5 more rounds.
Just wanted to add that you're right and the Glock isn't the ultimate handgun. As a matter of fact it took me years to even consider getting one. I always loved my Colt DS and Smith revolvers. My T-Series Browning HP is still sitting on it's pedestal, cause it's a thing of beauty with it's French walnut grips and beautiful blued steel that's as dependable as a fine Swiss watch. Not to mention it's 13+1 ammo capacity that was unheard of in the good old days. At times I still carry it.

I carried mostly over the years after I retired my Sig228 that I got when they first came out. It was my first gun with an alloy frame and damn it it's magnificent. I still carry my old snub nose DS at times and am probably most comfortable with it. It's funny when I had to only carry a .38 revolver I complained about it like everyone else did. So now here I am in love with my old girlfriend again. Go figure.

The Glock with the plastic(polymer) always turned me off, but when I shot my son's G26 there was just something about it that whispered I'll always work for you if you need me. It was kinda like a Rod Serling Twilight Zone episode. It wasn't very pretty and I have many others that feel better when shooting, but I wanted a larger calibre than my other 9's and I knew it would work like the Eveready bunny, which it does. I will say that if you lighten it's standard 5.5 lb. trigger like many suggest, you stand a good chance of blowing your testies off. Owning a Glock requires common sense. The G27 isn't the best, but for SD it's up there with the best of them. You're never too old to learn. This must be one of those nights that I babble on like a woman. Sorry if I bored anyone.
 
#25 ·
Just wanted to add that you're right and the Glock isn't the ultimate handgun. As a matter of fact it took me years to even consider getting one. I always loved my Colt DS and Smith revolvers. My T-Series Browning HP is still sitting on it's pedestal, cause it's a thing of beauty with it's French walnut grips and beautiful blued steel that's as dependable as a fine Swiss watch. Not to mention it's 13+1 ammo capacity that was unheard of in the good old days. At times I still carry it.

I carried mostly over the years after I retired my Sig228 that I got when they first came out. It was my first gun with an alloy frame and damn it it's magnificent. I still carry my old snub nose DS at times and am probably most comfortable with it. It's funny when I had to only carry a .38 revolver I complained about it like everyone else did. So now here I am in love with my old girlfriend again. Go figure.

The Glock with the plastic(polymer) always turned me off, but when I shot my son's G26 there was just something about it that whispered I'll always work for you if you need me. It was kinda like a Rod Serling Twilight Zone episode. It wasn't very pretty and I have many others that feel better when shooting, but I wanted a larger calibre than my other 9's and I knew it would work like the Eveready bunny, which it does. I will say that if you lighten it's standard 5.5 lb. trigger like many suggest, you stand a good chance of blowing your testies off. Owning a Glock requires common sense. The G27 isn't the best, but for SD it's up there with the best of them. You're never too old to learn. This must be one of those nights that I babble on like a woman. Sorry if I bored anyone.
babble on! very well said Gunsmoke.

i think many of us who are a bit older and came along before when all pistols were steel or alloy, have a harder time falling in love with a polymer pistol.

i have come to understand them, will even own them, but they will never have the same affection from me that i have for the steel and alloy pistols i own.
 
#26 ·
Looking for a Carry Gun

Just wanted to add that you're right and the Glock isn't the ultimate handgun. As a matter of fact it took me years to even consider getting one. I always loved my Colt DS and Smith revolvers. My T-Series Browning HP is still sitting on it's pedestal, cause it's a thing of beauty with it's French walnut grips and beautiful blued steel that's as dependable as a fine Swiss watch. Not to mention it's 13+1 ammo capacity that was unheard of in the good old days. At times I still carry it.

I carried mostly over the years after I retired my Sig228 that I got when they first came out. It was my first gun with an alloy frame and damn it it's magnificent. I still carry my old snub nose DS at times and am probably most comfortable with it. It's funny when I had to only carry a .38 revolver I complained about it like everyone else did. So now here I am in love with my old girlfriend again. Go figure.

The Glock with the plastic(polymer) always turned me off, but when I shot my son's G26 there was just something about it that whispered I'll always work for you if you need me. It was kinda like a Rod Serling Twilight Zone episode. It wasn't very pretty and I have many others that feel better when shooting, but I wanted a larger calibre than my other 9's and I knew it would work like the Eveready bunny, which it does. I will say that if you lighten it's standard 5.5 lb. trigger like many suggest, you stand a good chance of blowing your testies off. Owning a Glock requires common sense. The G27 isn't the best, but for SD it's up there with the best of them. You're never too old to learn. This must be one of those nights that I babble on like a woman. Sorry if I bored anyone.
I, too, still sometimes carry my Browning T-Series. Love that gun!

I started using Glocks in the late 80's when I needed a .40 caliber as a minimum for a league in which I was shooting. Naturally I wanted the "baby" Glock to go with my G22 so I bought the G27 and used it quite a bit and never thought much about the recoil or cost shooting the .40 vs. the 9mm. I reloaded for the .40 so that helped the cost quite a bit. Later, I converted over to 9's after the league went defunct and shot G17's, G34's &, of course I had to have the "baby" 9 for carry, so I got my G26. I would have kept that gun except it shot so far to the left I couldn't adjust the rear sight to compensate, so it went down the road. I also got rid of my .40's because I just didn't shoot them anymore. I still liked them and still looked for ammo when I was buying 9's but the ammo availability must have been regional because it was spotty around here and then the supply would ebb and flow.

The only difference that would make me pause to consider which to buy, as ammo availability is fine now and price isn't that much different, is the felt recoil. Neither gun's recoil is that bad, but the G27 is a bit snappier and I like the recoil impulse of the G26, but then, I'm more used to 9's. If gungun92 follows the advice of some of the wise posters here and ends up wanting the G27 - go ahead and buy one. The worst that can happen is you won't like it and want a G26 or some other gun. Finding the perfect carry gun is a work in progress. Some will find the perfect one straight away while others will continue looking for years. I have three carry guns I use on a regular basis, but I'll have to admit, the new G42 looks awfully nice...