Your Advice: Glock 27 Recoil

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I'm in the market for a sub-compact Glock (26 or 27) for CCW. I would prefer the Glock 27 because of the .40 Caliber cartridge.

Just how bad is the recoil from a Glock 27? I know that .40 Caliber recoil varies from gun-to-gun. Renting from the local indoor range isn't practical.

Due to a wrist injury, I can't handle the violent recoil of a .357 Magnum. I'm OK with 9MM and .45 ACP recoil.

Also, is there a problem with repeat shots from a Glock 27 (too much muzzle flip), as opposed to a Glock 26?
 
The case is a little smaller then a 45 ACP, and, can be loaded to twice the pressure. Now, it can be loaded anyway you want, so, to ask a better question, pick a load that is offered and, ask someone them what the recoil is like.

If you want less recoil, generally pick a low recoil load, with a light bullet. 135 grain bullets are avaliable.

Guns don't recoil, ammuntion creates recoil...
 
It is more than a 9mm +P and snappier than a 45acp. What recoils a little to me might be allot to you! I have a compensator from LW on mine and it helps. Overall I like it very much and double taps are not a problem for me. Try and test fire one before buying if possible.
 
Recoil is inherently a bit harsher with sub-compacts. Have you fired one before? Muzzle flip is more pronounced but manageable. If your wrist is a major physical concern of yours, I'd say go with what you're comfortable with and get a sub-compact in 9 or 45.

Good luck!
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From what you have said I would go with the G26 in 9mm. The G27 in 40 S&W is quite a hand full and if you have hand/wrist problems may be a little much.
A little bigger but the same feel is the G23 and it handles recoil a little better.
If you reload or can find reduced recoil rounds it may work but negates the use of the 40 S&W.
 
While recoil force can be measured and quantified, felt recoil, and how it's perceived, is such a subjective thing that opinions can vary quite a bit from one person to another.

I've been asked a similar question by a number of our folks when it comes to the G26 & G27, though.

Rather than try to describe the difference in felt recoil, however, I always try to arrange for them to shoot both models. I usually use 180gr loads for the G27 and 147gr JHP & 124gr +P for the G26.

Some folks express that they don't feel a lot of difference ... and some say there's a lot of difference.

More folks seem inclined to choose the G26 than choose the G27. Not exactly what I might call a significant majority, but a noticeable one.

Many of those folks offer an opinion that the G27 has 'more recoil', and is at least a little 'harder to control'. Some essentially describe the G26 as being more controllable, mostly meaning they find it faster & easier to make follow-up shots with the G26. They seem to prefer the recoil recovery & recoil management characteristics of the G26 to the G27.

The folks that choose the G27 seem to often express a desire for 'a more powerful caliber', and have good grip and arm strength.

Some of the folks who choose the G26, however, also possess what I'd characterize as good handgun shooting skills and experience and good hand/arm strength ... but simply prefer the G26.

I'm one of those folks, FWIW. I find I prefer the felt recoil & recoil management of the G26, even when loaded with +P+ loads, to my G27 when loaded with anything available in the caliber.

As well as I can shoot my G27 (and I've fired upwards of about 9K rounds through mine) in our qualification courses-of-fire and regular training/practice, I can generally do better, or at least faster, when using my G26 in the same conditions. I can shoot more rounds over the course of a day's practice, with less fatigue, when using the G26, too.

I have experienced some feeding/functioning issues with my G27 over the last few years which I've attributed to factors ranging from ammunition-related, magazine related & grip-related (grip stability; such as when I felt my wrist had momentarily 'relaxed' and a feeding failure occurred). Do you think the nature of your injury might cause you to experience a diminished amount of control regarding your grip?

I've experienced no such similar issues with my G26 during the course of shooting approx the same number of rounds in a slightly longer time period, and that's been using standard pressure, +P and +P+ loads. (Although if I allow my wrist/grip to momentarily relax when shooting my G26 I may occasionally experience a bit of an erratic ejection pattern. No feeding/chambering issues, though.)

Due to a wrist injury, I can't handle the violent recoil of a .357 Magnum. I'm OK with 9MM and .45 ACP recoil.
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Something for you to carefully consider, especially after having received medical advice from your doctor/health care professional. I've experienced a previous concern related to a medical condition affecting my hand/wrist, so I can empathize to some degree.

Renting from the local indoor range isn't practical.
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Practical, or possible? Availability (of G27)? Convenience? Cost?

It would be a shame to find you've wasted the money on a G27, as well as perhaps re-injured yourself or aggravated your existing injury.

Dunno. Only you can determine what's best and most suitable for your desires and circumstances.

Good luck, though. I hope it works out for you.
 
I have owned both but kept the 26. Recoil is not a problem for me and have shoot some heavy recoiling guns (308 encore, 44mag, 454 etc) but the 26 is easier for me to shoot faster and accurately. The 27 is even a little more accurate (shot of a rest) but a 9mm or 45 is easier to shoot. Having said that only you can tell what works for you.---Bill
 
I have a Glock 23 that I have had for years. I was going to trade it in on a 27, but after shooting one I decided to keep my 23. The 23 isn't all that much bigger and the recoil of the 27 is more than I prefer in a compact handgun. If you were going to go with a compact, I recommend the 26. But that's just my opinion.
 
Glock 27 vs LCR357mag Ruger

"Due to a wrist injury, I can't handle the violent recoil of a .357 Magnum. I'm OK with 9MM and .45 ACP recoil.

Also, is there a problem with repeat shots from a Glock 27 (too much muzzle flip), as opposed to a Glock 26?"

Expect the same recoil here
Ruger 357mag snubby Crimson laser grip 125gr FMJ HSM or 125-135gr PD ammo
Glock 27 40S&W subcompact 155-165gr FMJ Federal or 135-165gr PD ammo
same as 9MM +P or 45 ACP or S&W 442 38Spl +P

Once you get used to recoil, it will be the G27 that will continue to have a learning curve due to "flip", as it labors anyone's wrist! Counter measures reported - other than practice technique - include extended magazines for extended grip resistance and a heavier tungsten/other recoil spring rod (or brick on its nose).

That said, try to find a pocket carry comfort light, large caliber, SA/magazines better. The G27 takes G22 mags of 22 rounds, making it seem like a semi-uzi - in your dreams, what other 40/better subcompact offers this?

The ONLY other pocket carry I've found tempting - but not yet shot - is the 8-shot S&W 327 357mag. Similar weight to G27 suggests even less recoil than LCR357mag. Larger grip could be soft Hogue to boot. Revolvers more accurate, less flip repeat shots, eats all types ammo w/o jamming*, somewhat easier to clean but slower to load ... even if milled for moon clips until expert at those in 357mag (so long!).

If you have any disabilities, even old age, consider filtering your choices through the Crimson Trace GREEN laser GRIPS availability. You'll then be able to hit wherever the laser points (an intimidation & fight-stopper in itself), even if eye can't get to sights, lost glasses, on the ground, etc. The green is visible in daylight, the grips allow instant on-off so you are not stalked (saves battery - even though they are lifetime supplied).

It's the ammo grains & weight of handgun that affects your wrist most but you will graduate over time to more recoil tolerance with weekly practice. Might as well begin & save money with a 357mag shooting light power 38spl, then simply graduating to higher power or 357mag ammo costs ... and stopping power.
 
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