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Posted: 9/18/2006 12:00:22 PM EDT
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I currently have a G27 as my CCW peice. Picked up a G34 a few weeks ago that has a double roll as a 3 gun pistol and my standard "Open" peice. I'm tempted right now to sell my G27 and pickup a G26. Current cary ammo is Ranger SXT (RA9T). Was wondering if anyone is aware of a site that compairs the ballistics of the RA9T to .40 self defense loads. Perk of having a G26 is obviously I'd be able to use the mags from the G34 while shooting or as a spare mag durring CCW. |
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Have you shot the G27 a reasonable amount yet (ie. 5000+ rounds)? Have you gone to a good training course with the G27? You might want to do so BEFORE you spend your money... Head the words from an experienced and respected LE Glock user on another forum: 
You need to practice and train with your carry gun--a G19 size package is a whole lot more versatile and comfortable than the G26/27 and includes the ablility to attach a light. There is a reason so many experienced real-world end-users rely on G19's to defend themselves. The 9 mm Glocks are definitely the most reliable. If I were just starting out, I'd probably buy two G17's/G19's and be done with it. The important thing is the training. IF you do ever need to use your weapon to defend your life, you'll likely find your are a whole lot more effective with a good combat capable handgun you have extensively training with, rather than a small, easy to carry, but hard to shoot firearm that you are relatively unfamiliar with. Remember, shooting on a square range is a whole lot different than using a pistol in a dynamic two-way environment. Personally, I would recommend you don't buy another handgun until you go to get GOOD training--take your pistol you carry to a class with Scotty Reitz at ITTS, Louis Awerbuck, Jeff Gonzales, Pat Goodale, Ken Hackathorn, Larry Vickers, Paul Howe, Pat Rogers, etc... Then you will know what you NEED versus what you might want. Re. caliber and ammo choices: www.tacticalforums.com/cgi-bin/tacticalubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=78;t=000964. Basically all the standard service calibers work when fed good quality ammunition. The platform I pick tends to dictate the caliber. If I carry a Glock or Sig it is in 9 mm; the S&W M&P is the first .40 S&W pistol I have been totally thrilled with; while a properly customized 5" steel-frame 1911 in .45 ACP is a superb, unparalleled choice for the dedicated user. |
| My brother-in-law has a Glock 34 that I'd love to have. It shoots great and accurate as hell. I don't think I'd want it to be my CCW, but I would probably carry it before the G27. I have a G23 and the recoil is manageable, but I bet it is difficult in the G27. There is absolutely nothing wrong with carrying a 9mm for a CCW. Some guys want to turn it into a "my dick's bigger than yours" contest with the larger caliber argument, but it's hard to argue against a well-placed 9mm shot to the center-of-mass. |
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