Glock 27 - Perfect pocket gun? - Page 2

camsdaddy · September 4, 2011, 09:12 PM

When this thread began I would have argued that a 26/27 would work in a pocket. I own a 26 and find it much easier to shoot than the 27 I shot before I bought. To each his own when it comes to caliber. I own a CM9 and carry it often in my pocket. Up untill recently I thought the 26 too large for pocket carry. I have found however that it carries pretty good in the Mika holster I have for my J frame. I carry not only in cargo style but also in standard khaki pants and shorts. Is there a buldge? yes. I just figure that if Im going to the mall or going to be in an urban enviorment or possibly need the use of night sites that my 26 fills the role. I am able to tuck my shirt and also able to have multiple mags available in 15 and 17 rounds.

orionengnr · September 4, 2011, 09:16 PM

Any double stack is too fat to be the "perfect pocket carry" gun.

See the pics in post #9 for illustration.

TunnelRat · September 4, 2011, 09:21 PM

ZOMBIE THREAD

Deaf Smith · September 4, 2011, 09:34 PM

The problems with the sub-compact Glock sub-compacts as pocket guns are multiple:

1) fully loaded they are HEAVY. No were near a fully loaded J .38 in lightness. You would need one heck of a large sturdy pocket for one.

2) lack of any safety allows coins, keys, pens, etc.. to get inside the trigger guard and cause a AD/ND.

3) the thick frame would make printing a possibility unless you had huge pockets and some kind of filler to disperse the outline of the pistol.

Now I pack a Glock 26 or 27 (I have both) but not as pocket gun.

Deaf

Dashunde · September 5, 2011, 09:38 AM

Nobody should be carrying a Glock in their pocket without it being in a holster - the trigger pull is far too short and unforgiving.

When a holster is added the fat little thing gets fatter, plus its already heavy. I can barely tolerate it tugging my pants down IWB with a good belt and holster, let alone swinging around in a pocket.
I think its miles away from being a "pocket pistol" - just because it can be stuffed into a pocket doesnt make it a practical carry solution.

I love my 27 and I might never sell it for several reasons, but "pocket carry" and pleasant shooting will never be in its list of virtues.

To me its a very potent all-purpose "compact" that is truly concealable iwb while having a good round count.

excelerater · September 5, 2011, 10:01 AM

i have a 27,I like it a bunch but its to fat and heavy IMO for my CCW
weapon.....Id like to see a single stack 9 or 40 from Glock and id buy
but for now a simple 380 is my CCW

C0untZer0 · September 5, 2011, 10:13 AM

It's not a true pocket pistol, so it can't be the "perfect pocket gun".

The Diamondback DB9 is probably close to what a Glock pocket pistol would look like if and when they make one.

Dragline45 · September 5, 2011, 10:55 AM

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Glock 27 - Perfect pocket gun?

Can you carry it in a pocket? sure. But perfect pocket gun..not by any means.

Glock 27 would not make my list of top 20 choice for a pocket gun only because its WAYYYY too big for a pocket gun.

Quote:

It was the first gun that I actual ever shot where i said I had enough and dropped the magazine out and cleared a round of the chamber. Frankly I just didn't want to shot it again.

May not be the best choice for you then

Uncle Malice · September 5, 2011, 11:12 AM

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....Id like to see a single stack 9 or 40 from Glock and id buy

Walther already makes it. PPS. Get one. Thank me later

FAS1 · September 5, 2011, 12:06 PM

I'm still curious how this gun will stack up. The first batch should be going out in the next week or so. Might be a good choice for a pocket 9mm, although it will be a little expensive. My G26 is too big to pocket carry for me. I use a P3AT for that. It's doing the job, but is far from the perfect pocket gun.

led0321 · April 9, 2013, 12:35 PM

Old old thread

I have not found the recoil to be as big of a deal as people have mentioned. The gun is a joy to shoot.

9mm · April 9, 2013, 01:22 PM

Yeah it is, I been carrying it in my pocket when I wear tight shirts, recoil is not bad at all like some complain.

Comancheseven · April 9, 2013, 01:49 PM

I have carried my Glock 27 for years, both with a OWB and now a IWB holster and it is concealable under a t-shirt. I do not find the recoil to be a problem. I have always qualified 100% with this little Glock and to date it has been flawless. It will go bang when I ask it to. I do trust it protect my life and my families lives, I can give it no higher endorsement.
Dave

RickB · April 9, 2013, 01:51 PM

Your pockets must be a lot bigger than mine! Colt Mustang, maybe?

colbad · April 9, 2013, 02:50 PM

Just finished shooting @1500 rounds in the 22 and 27 as part of transition training to Glock. After shooting a Sig for 21 years it took a little time to move my POI from the left to center. The 27 with an extended mag works great for large hands and is a perfect pocket gun in cargo shorts.

whip1 · April 9, 2013, 06:04 PM

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2) lack of any safety allows coins, keys, pens, etc.. to get inside the trigger guard and cause a AD/ND.

How's that different from a J frame or other revolver? No gun should ever be carried without a holster.

Dashunde · April 9, 2013, 06:14 PM

The Glock trigger is much shorter/softer than a typical double action revolver pull.
But I agree about not carrying any of them without a holster.

**Spats McGee** · April 9, 2013, 06:43 PM

How about we settle on this: Yes, at least one mod has seen the thread. Yes, we usually shoot zombie threads in the head. This one has cropped up again and seems to have some life left in it in talking about round counts and holsters, etc. So what say we let it rock along?

the duck of death · April 9, 2013, 07:14 PM

"QUOTE"

1. )Anyone with arthritis in their hands or wrist.
2.) Possibly most small women or men.
3.) Elderly due to the hard bone jarring recoil.
4.) Someone looking for a gun to serve both concealed carry and target.
5.) Someone with a large hand.
6.) Someone looking for a little lighter (weight) pocket gun.

ANSWER:

1. I have arthritis in my hands.
2. Male 5' 10"--weight 145.
3. Age--78.
4. Concealed carry--yes/target--IDPA & USPSA.
5. Hand--medium size.
6. Pocket gun--no it's to large for that.

I shoot a Glock 27 daily--even days free style/odd days weak hand. I like it so well I've got another one ordered.

Perfect pocket gun--NO.

Other wise

The Glock 27 is one of the best carry pistols.

6.8 · April 10, 2013, 03:21 AM

Get a Shield much nicer gun

led0321 · April 10, 2013, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6.8

Get a Shield much nicer gun

If the mags feed

the duck of death · April 10, 2013, 09:46 AM

I have a Shield, I carry the G 27.

RCL · April 10, 2013, 11:21 AM

Had a G27 up until a few months ago when NY changed it's gun laws (

). While it's to heavy and bulky for a pocket gun, it does hide and carry well with a good hip holster. It shot well with manageable recoil (especially with the Pearce grip extensions).
Now that there's talk of us "maybe" getting our 10 round limit back, I wish I had kept it.

led0321 · April 10, 2013, 04:39 PM

I carried it this morning in a Desantis pocket holster. It was actually really comfortable.

kjd2121 · April 11, 2013, 06:27 PM

I have a G27 and the damn thing bites my hand. After several rounds my thumb joint where it meets the hand is bruised. My middle finger also gets mangled by the trigger guard. My trigger finger also gets sore. BTW I am 6' 220 and not really that fat

I wonder if my hands are too large for this little monster. I can shoot my G21 with comfort.

How about you other guys - is your strong hand sore after 100 rounds?

September 4, 2011, 09:21 PM	#28
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,212	ZOMBIE THREAD __________________ Know the status of your weapon Keep your muzzle oriented so that no one will be hurt if the firearm discharges Keep your finger off the trigger until you have an adequate sight picture Maintain situational awareness

September 4, 2011, 09:34 PM	#29
Deaf Smith Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2000 Location: Texican! Posts: 4,453	The problems with the sub-compact Glock sub-compacts as pocket guns are multiple: 1) fully loaded they are HEAVY. No were near a fully loaded J .38 in lightness. You would need one heck of a large sturdy pocket for one. 2) lack of any safety allows coins, keys, pens, etc.. to get inside the trigger guard and cause a AD/ND. 3) the thick frame would make printing a possibility unless you had huge pockets and some kind of filler to disperse the outline of the pistol. Now I pack a Glock 26 or 27 (I have both) but not as pocket gun. Deaf __________________ “To you who call yourselves ‘men of peace,’ I say, you are not safe without men of action by your side” Thucydides

September 5, 2011, 09:38 AM	#30
Dashunde Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2004 Posts: 2,018	Nobody should be carrying a Glock in their pocket without it being in a holster - the trigger pull is far too short and unforgiving. When a holster is added the fat little thing gets fatter, plus its already heavy. I can barely tolerate it tugging my pants down IWB with a good belt and holster, let alone swinging around in a pocket. I think its miles away from being a "pocket pistol" - just because it can be stuffed into a pocket doesnt make it a practical carry solution. I love my 27 and I might never sell it for several reasons, but "pocket carry" and pleasant shooting will never be in its list of virtues. To me its a very potent all-purpose "compact" that is truly concealable iwb while having a good round count. Last edited by Dashunde; September 5, 2011 at 09:46 AM.

September 5, 2011, 12:06 PM	#35
FAS1 Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 541	I'm still curious how this gun will stack up. The first batch should be going out in the next week or so. Might be a good choice for a pocket 9mm, although it will be a little expensive. My G26 is too big to pocket carry for me. I use a P3AT for that. It's doing the job, but is far from the perfect pocket gun. __________________ *Glenn* *FAS1 SAFE*

April 9, 2013, 06:43 PM	#43
Spats McGee Staff Join Date: July 28, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 8,821	How about we settle on this: Yes, at least one mod has seen the thread. Yes, we usually shoot zombie threads in the head. This one has cropped up again and seems to have some life left in it in talking about round counts and holsters, etc. So what say we let it rock along? __________________ I'm a lawyer, but I'm not your lawyer. If you need some honest-to-goodness legal advice, go buy some. Last edited by Spats McGee; April 9, 2013 at 07:16 PM.

September 4, 2011, 09:12 PM	#26
camsdaddy Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 2007 Posts: 397	When this thread began I would have argued that a 26/27 would work in a pocket. I own a 26 and find it much easier to shoot than the 27 I shot before I bought. To each his own when it comes to caliber. I own a CM9 and carry it often in my pocket. Up untill recently I thought the 26 too large for pocket carry. I have found however that it carries pretty good in the Mika holster I have for my J frame. I carry not only in cargo style but also in standard khaki pants and shorts. Is there a buldge? yes. I just figure that if Im going to the mall or going to be in an urban enviorment or possibly need the use of night sites that my 26 fills the role. I am able to tuck my shirt and also able to have multiple mags available in 15 and 17 rounds.

September 4, 2011, 09:16 PM	#27
orionengnr Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Posts: 5,177	Any double stack is too fat to be the "perfect pocket carry" gun. See the pics in post #9 for illustration.

September 5, 2011, 10:01 AM	#31
excelerater Junior member Join Date: June 27, 2011 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 694	i have a 27,I like it a bunch but its to fat and heavy IMO for my CCW weapon.....Id like to see a single stack 9 or 40 from Glock and id buy but for now a simple 380 is my CCW

September 5, 2011, 10:13 AM	#32
C0untZer0 Junior member Join Date: April 21, 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,555	It's not a true pocket pistol, so it can't be the "perfect pocket gun". The Diamondback DB9 is probably close to what a Glock pocket pistol would look like if and when they make one.

April 9, 2013, 12:35 PM	#36
led0321 Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2013 Posts: 135	Old old thread I have not found the recoil to be as big of a deal as people have mentioned. The gun is a joy to shoot.

April 9, 2013, 01:22 PM	#37
9mm Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2011 Location: Land of the Free Posts: 2,834	Yeah it is, I been carrying it in my pocket when I wear tight shirts, recoil is not bad at all like some complain.

April 9, 2013, 01:49 PM	#38
Comancheseven Member Join Date: October 5, 2012 Location: Colorado Springs CO. Posts: 38	I have carried my Glock 27 for years, both with a OWB and now a IWB holster and it is concealable under a t-shirt. I do not find the recoil to be a problem. I have always qualified 100% with this little Glock and to date it has been flawless. It will go bang when I ask it to. I do trust it protect my life and my families lives, I can give it no higher endorsement. Dave

April 9, 2013, 01:51 PM	#39
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,518	Your pockets must be a lot bigger than mine! Colt Mustang, maybe?

April 9, 2013, 02:50 PM	#40
colbad Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 2012 Posts: 506	Just finished shooting @1500 rounds in the 22 and 27 as part of transition training to Glock. After shooting a Sig for 21 years it took a little time to move my POI from the left to center. The 27 with an extended mag works great for large hands and is a perfect pocket gun in cargo shorts.

April 9, 2013, 06:14 PM	#42
Dashunde Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2004 Posts: 2,018	The Glock trigger is much shorter/softer than a typical double action revolver pull. But I agree about not carrying any of them without a holster.

April 9, 2013, 07:14 PM	#44
the duck of death Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2002 Posts: 299	"QUOTE" 1. )Anyone with arthritis in their hands or wrist. 2.) Possibly most small women or men. 3.) Elderly due to the hard bone jarring recoil. 4.) Someone looking for a gun to serve both concealed carry and target. 5.) Someone with a large hand. 6.) Someone looking for a little lighter (weight) pocket gun. ANSWER: 1. I have arthritis in my hands. 2. Male 5' 10"--weight 145. 3. Age--78. 4. Concealed carry--yes/target--IDPA & USPSA. 5. Hand--medium size. 6. Pocket gun--no it's to large for that. I shoot a Glock 27 daily--even days free style/odd days weak hand. I like it so well I've got another one ordered. Perfect pocket gun--NO. Other wise The Glock 27 is one of the best carry pistols. Last edited by the duck of death; April 9, 2013 at 07:26 PM.

April 10, 2013, 03:21 AM	#45
6.8 Junior member Join Date: February 21, 2013 Posts: 316	Get a Shield much nicer gun

April 10, 2013, 09:46 AM	#47
the duck of death Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2002 Posts: 299	I have a Shield, I carry the G 27.

April 10, 2013, 11:21 AM	#48
RCL Member Join Date: April 30, 2005 Location: Western New York Posts: 39	Had a G27 up until a few months ago when NY changed it's gun laws (). While it's to heavy and bulky for a pocket gun, it does hide and carry well with a good hip holster. It shot well with manageable recoil (especially with the Pearce grip extensions). Now that there's talk of us "maybe" getting our 10 round limit back, I wish I had kept it.

April 10, 2013, 04:39 PM	#49
led0321 Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2013 Posts: 135	Re: Glock 27 - Perfect pocket gun? I carried it this morning in a Desantis pocket holster. It was actually really comfortable.

April 11, 2013, 06:27 PM	#50
kjd2121 Member Join Date: January 31, 2013 Posts: 28	I have a G27 and the damn thing bites my hand. After several rounds my thumb joint where it meets the hand is bruised. My middle finger also gets mangled by the trigger guard. My trigger finger also gets sore. BTW I am 6' 220 and not really that fat I wonder if my hands are too large for this little monster. I can shoot my G21 with comfort. How about you other guys - is your strong hand sore after 100 rounds?