Concealed carry, Glock 26 or 27?

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long shot

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Comparing the two, recoil, shot to shot recovery, ballistics out of the 3.5 in bbl., ect... which would you prefer?

I've shot the 26 (great little gun), but not the 27, plan on doing so soon, but would still like the opinions of fellow TFL'ers!

Thanks in advance, long shot!
 
I have a Glock 27. The 40S&W round isn't for everybody though. I'd try them both before you decide.
 
I've owned both and they are both nice pistols and are identical in size.

Recoil is another matter. 9mm Corbon 115gr JHP's recoil about the same as a 180gr .40 load. The medium weight JHP's in the .40 tend to recoil a bit more and Corbon 135gr JHP's can definitely be a handfull.

Corbon 135gr JHP's feel about the same as .45 Auto 230gr JHP's in my G36. That should give you some indication of the forces generated by the .40.

For primary defense I tend to give the nod to the larger calibers, but if this will be the one pistol you own, I suggest the 9mm G26. Ammo is much cheaper allowing you to practice even more. You can't beat $11.00 a box of 100 Winchester 115gr FMJ's at Wallyworld for value. You can figure on spending at least that much for 50 .40's. Even if you order in bulk, which I can't do due to budget limitations, .40 can cost a good bit more.

Good SHooting
RED
 
The recoil is greater in the 27, but which one to carry is a matter of comfort level. If you don't shoot .40 S&W then the 26 is the gun for you. If you shoot, and like, .40 S&W then the 27 may be your Huckleberry.
 
Its very simple.

If you can handle the .40 when you try out the 27 then you should by it. This is said so much it gets me sick but buy a gun chambered in the largest caliber you can shoot.

My 27 is my year round carry weapon, its unbeleivable to me that a gun that size holds than many rounds of potent .40JHPs. That is something that calms my nerves.

Good luck,
Jason
 
Throw a coin in the air. Heads a Model 26 and tails a Model 27. Stephen A. Camp has a Model 26 that he is very fond of. I have a Model 27 that I am equally fond of. I guess I would go with the Model 27. Why? You can use the Model 27 as a base for 3 calibers. These are the 40 S&W, 357 Sig, and 9mm by changing barrels. To me this gives the edge to the Model 27. Regards, Richard
 
G26

I really like the G26. It recoils softly, cheaper to practice, very accurate and lightweight. I tried the G27 and I didn't like the snappy recoil. If you like the G27 you can't go wrong with it either. :eek:
 
long shot,

What do you normally shoot? (9x19 or 40 S&W?)

I shoot full power 9x19 and am very happy with the G26 for shooting comfort and unique ergonomics which contribute to amazing hand accuracy.

The 40 S&W is potentially a more powerful round and my friend on Phoenix PD (switched to G26 to G27 for CCW a few years ago) says the G27 “bark” is a handful for many officers.

Good luck!

Regards,
George
In sunny Arizona
 
I like my G26 fired the g27 more recoil but not at all difficult to handle. I dont care for the .40 round at all. Its on the edge of max pressure. The 9mm is a military round cheaper and more availible. I like the higher velocity of 9mm loads better for self defense.

YMMV
 
long shot,

I do not agree with denfoote.

40 S&W is a very potent round. It just may be too powerful "for some" in a mini-Glock27.

Regards,
George
In sunny Arizona
 
40 S&W is a very potent round. It just may be too powerful "for some" in a mini-Glock27.

Regards,
George
In sunny Arizona
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George, I have shot the G27, and the G26. I purchased the G26, the former having a lot more recoil for the size of the gun, which did not give any benefit in the accuracy department. When I wanted more potency, I skipped the 10mm Kurtz altogether, and went directly to the .45ACP in the form of the G30.:p
 
.40 Overated?

Odd thing: many LEO agencies are depending on it and there is a mass exodus from the 9mm in the LEO community. That tells me all I need to know.
 
denfoote,

You said:
“When I wanted more potency, I skipped the 10mm Kurtz altogether, and went directly to the .45ACP in the form of the G30”

It looks to me like the 40 S&W is more potent than the 45 ACP.
Further, I find the 45 ACP unacceptable for CCW because it is designed for over-penetration. It is too dangerous to innocent bystanders!

Regards,
George
In sunny Arizona
 
G26 or G27?

Longshot,

Like so many have said it's going to be a personal choice. Definitely try both before you buy!

I had a G27 and carried it for a bit over a year. I liked it, but my reaction to the recoil varied. Sometimes no problem, other times like cold weather my hand was too sensitive.

Vertical "stringing" was the problem that caused me to trade it off. At 30 feet my horizontal spread was about 2" to 3", on a good day vertical spread was about 3" to 6", but on some days it was more like 1' to 2'.

I now have a G17 and a G26, carry the G26 a lot and am pleased with the consistency with which I can shoot it. I do some handgun instruction and when asked by a student to "demonstrate" a course of fire I often do it with the G26 rather than the longer pistol my student is using. (I try to avoid shooting while teaching because I want my students to concentrate on what THEY are doing.)

.40 in some other guns can be much easier to handle. I just picked up a S&W 4013 with night sights originally made under contract for the Colorado State Patrol. Matte satin aluminum frame and blued steel slide, safety lever is decocker only (Many LEO agencies prefer no manual safety to be forgotten under stress) and this pistol is superb. Despite the light weight, recoil feels much like 9mm; this may become my primary carry gun.

But the G26 will still have a very definite choice spot in my lifestyle because it's size makes it a superbly easy to carry piece of hardware during the summer "tee shirt 'n shorts" season.

"I Glock...Therefore I am..."
 
What do you shoot regularly? Personally, I prefer 10mm holes over 9mm holes, so went with the 27. I plan to carry a 23 hi-cap mag as my spare. But I've been shooting .40 S&W almost exclusively in autos for the last several years. As others have said, both are great guns, so it comes down to personal preference.

Bruce, my first .40 was a 4013. Still have and carry it on occasion. BTW, my wife used the 4013 in her first handgun course a couple of years ago and had no trouble handling the recoil.
 
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