Glock G27 - The Glock G27 sure is small, but it packs a punch: The Glock line of pistols is very diverse—whether you're looking for a compact, subcompact, standard, or long, there are several options. The calibers available to choose from are also quite varied, from the big .45 ACP to the smaller .22 LR, as well as many in between, including the .380, 9x19mm, as well as the .40 S&W - the powerful one.
One of the most interesting of Glock's subcompact pistols is the G27, a very small and concealable pistol that still packs a punch. The G27 is chambered in .40 S&W, a highly versatile cartridge that bridges the gap between the heavier .45 ACP cartridges and the lighter 9x19mm cartridges. The .40 S&W also has the benefit of adding guidance and recoil similar to the 9X19mm, making it easier to convert to a larger caliber.
Glock G27
As a subcompact pistol, the G27 does not have the full magazine capacity of its counterparts in the Glock line, with the standard magazine holding 9 rounds. It can, however, hold other, larger 22-round magazines, though that would certainly negate much of the G27's compactness.
Glock 27 40 S&w 3.43in Black Nitrite Pistol
While it's certainly a versatile backup subcompact, with the release of the Gen 5 upgrade, the Glock G27 made it even better.
The G27 is built on Glock's Marksman Barrel, "an advanced barrel pistol based on a proven polygonal barrel design that provides improved accuracy." According to the Austrian manufacturer, their polygonal rifle provides better gas between the bullet and the barrel wall. This has the double advantage of keeping the gas behind the bullet as well as less deformation of the bullet during firing. These two factors can lead to a shorter barrel, higher bullet velocity, less wind resistance, and better accuracy. For the Glock G27, the barrel is 87 mm or 3.43 inches long.
One of the other Gen 5 improvements is the pistol grip. Gone are the tips of previous versions and in their place is a seamless grip that has been redesigned to provide a better tactile surface. The all-metal slide has also been redesigned and, in addition to the rear rails, includes additional surfaces on the front of the slide. As with the redesigned grip, the slide covers provide a better area for loading a round into the Glock G27 chamber.
Despite the small size of the Glock G27, it is a powerful backup weapon that Glock says has become very popular as a backup weapon throughout the United States.
Glock 26/27/33/39 Geeplates With Finger Rest
The Gen 5 redesign makes the G27 a solid choice that offers excellent stopping power with a very small platform.
Caleb Larson is a defense writer based in Europe. He holds a master's degree in public policy and focuses on US and Russian security, European defense issues, and German politics and culture.
Caleb Larson is a multi-format journalist and defense writer based in Berlin, but spent most of 2022 reporting from Ukraine. Covers conflict resolution, security and technology with a focus on US foreign policy and European security. Follow him on Twitter @calebmlarson.
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