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Armorer2B · October 2, 2012, 11:09 AM

I am looking for a compact 40 S&W concealed carry gun. I currently shot a Browning Hi-Power. It shots great but a little to heavy and bulky for everyday carry in my opinion. I was thinking about something like the Glock G27 or G23 just based on price and reputation. Then I heard about Glocked Up Brass, or brass with a low case bulge due to the cartridge not being fully supported in the chamber. I know there are reloading options to fix this bulge but frankly to repeatedly bulge and resize brass sounds like a recipe for disaster.

Having said all that I have two questions I'd like your opinions on.

Does anyone know what other polymer frame carry guns in 40 S&W comparable in size to the G27 or G23 fully support the case? What are your opinions of them?

What are your thoughts about the seriousness of bulged brass and unsupported cartridges in 40 S&W?

October 2, 2012, 11:09 AM	#1
Armorer2B Junior Member Join Date: October 2, 2012 Location: Kansas Posts: 6	Glocked Up Brass I am looking for a compact 40 S&W concealed carry gun. I currently shot a Browning Hi-Power. It shots great but a little to heavy and bulky for everyday carry in my opinion. I was thinking about something like the Glock G27 or G23 just based on price and reputation. Then I heard about Glocked Up Brass, or brass with a low case bulge due to the cartridge not being fully supported in the chamber. I know there are reloading options to fix this bulge but frankly to repeatedly bulge and resize brass sounds like a recipe for disaster. Having said all that I have two questions I'd like your opinions on. Does anyone know what other polymer frame carry guns in 40 S&W comparable in size to the G27 or G23 fully support the case? What are your opinions of them? What are your thoughts about the seriousness of bulged brass and unsupported cartridges in 40 S&W?