Compact or Sub-Compact Glock?

[HandoZiZle]

I'm about to buy a handgun and i'm stuck between a .40 Glock 23(compact) and a Glock 27(subcompact). Which one would you guys recommend and why?

Also does anyone have any suggestions for other compact/sub-compact pistol that is easy to carry and conceal? This will be my first firearm and i don't know alot when it comes to brands and etc. My budget is around $600. Thanks

Chris

 

[FordSVTFan]

What are you planning on doing with the weapon? Do you have small hands? Go to the store and try holding each one and see which fits better.

 

[My Cobra]

SVTfan said it best. See what feels best. I have bigger hands so i like the 23.

 

[lobra97]

i have a 27 and love it. super small and i can carry it in my front pocket in pants or shorts. place here that sells em for $400 used. he also can send it to an FFL place like gunbroker, i called him before i bought mine.

 

[HandoZiZle]

I'm going to use it for conceal. I have average size hand but i do have long fingers.

 

[astrodudepsu]

The 27 is great for concealed. If you have average sized hands you can always look into a Pearce magazine extender. I have them and they make a world of difference for me. Having a place for my pinky helps a lot. You get the benefits of the compact grip with the small frame of the sub-compact.

That's a 26, but you get the idea.

 

[Un4GivN]

You may also want to check out the Springfield XD SC. Ever so slightly larger than the 27.

 

[Dirks9901]

I love my 23. I carry it daily, however I am still going to pick up a 27.

 

[Jack32v]

Love my 39.

 

[1999-COBRA-6661]

If you're going to carry it go with the 27. I personally don't like the compact Glocks, they don't fit my hand right. That's why I have all full size Glocks or sub-compacts.

 

[1999-COBRA-6661]

Love my 39.

That will be my next Glock. :rockon:

 

[PSUCOBRA96]

my friend carries a 27, I am not a fan of it at all , I feel like half my hand is hanging off the gun, I feel like it would be awkward to shoot, he is smaller than me though so it works for him

 

[bunk22]

The 27 is great for concealed. If you have average sized hands you can always look into a Pearce magazine extender. I have them and they make a world of difference for me. Having a place for my pinky helps a lot. You get the benefits of the compact grip with the small frame of the sub-compact.

That's a 26, but you get the idea.

I've currently got a Glock 21, a bit big for CCW. I'm going with the Glock 36 with the Pearce magazine extender as well. Not for an extra round but just for my pinkie as I have med to large hands. I love the .45 ACP and the feel of the slim line 36. Haven't shot the GAP round though and the Glock 38 might be a nice weapon as well.

 

[Jack32v]

That will be my next Glock. :rockon:

Save $$$ ammo is not cheap for the GAP.

 

[jtm]

i compared both before purchasing and they are very close. i went with the 27, because it is slightly smaller and my goal was for concealment. also found a good deal on one traded in. just add the the mag with the pinky slot for a better grip

 

[HandoZiZle]

The 27 is great for concealed. If you have average sized hands you can always look into a Pearce magazine extender. I have them and they make a world of difference for me. Having a place for my pinky helps a lot. You get the benefits of the compact grip with the small frame of the sub-compact.

That's a 26, but you get the idea.

Wow that's pretty cool. I might get a 27 just because of that.

 

[astrodudepsu]

Wow that's pretty cool. I might get a 27 just because of that.

Glad I could help. The extenders were $9 at my local store. Also a new 27 is well within your price range. Mine was $499.

 

[Unoid]

xd9sc here

I'd only go glock if it was for the 30SF, slim .45acp

 

[Black Sex]

I have a 19 and really like it. My whole hand fits on the handle. I dont really care for the compacts where part of the mag is the handle. Makes my pinky feel naked. However one thing I dislike is the thickness of the frame. I would like to try the slim frame some day.

 

[vettez062002]

id also recommend the springfield xd series. I love mine. I have a sub compact and my pop has a compact. and my brother has a sub compact .40 and compact .45. they are all great guns. shot well. grip my hand great and I love the extended clip option