G27 or G23

[Gamecockfan1963]

I am in the market for another carry pistol, icurrently have a ruger 357, but itis my wife's and she ib afixn to get her cwp. and my XD45 is just to hard to conseal with light clothing. I have looked at both,but i want some feedback on witch woukl be better, I have big hands and am not sure about recoil and things. Thanks for the input in advance


Bryan

 

[JWS]

I have a G27 and love it. I also have a G30SF that is really nice

 

[Glockster20]

Either are great! Depends on you're needs. The G27 is easily concealable. Since you have large hands, you may want to consider ordering the finger groove extension or a magazine extension. Both are available here;

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[doming83]

i have a g27, and if your going to carry inside the waistband i say get the g23, it's not all that much bigger.

 

[surfcc]

I have the G30. While it is a pretty "meaty" little gun, I like it. I have had good luck with it at the range. Also, I was shopping for a G26 a couple of years ago and ended up going with the S&W M&P9c. Very comparable to that G26 / G27 platform.

 

[CDW4ME]

I've got a 27 and like it. The difference in grip length does make a difference in concealibility between the 27 and 23 (which I also have). The 27 is typically carried just to the right of zipper (appendix carry?) while the 23 is carried strong side IWB.
Get both.

 

[solocanoe]

I have had a G23 for 10 years +. Love it. both are fantastic, you can't go wrong with either (or both!)

Last year, site unseen, I ordered the G27 (also with CT grips)
when it got in, I didn't like the "2 finger" grip on the G-27,
so I got a mag extension...at that point - it was basically the same size as my G23 anyway...

traded it in for another Smith snubbie with CT grips...try before you buy, if you can!

 

[1911 Headbanger]

I have both the 23 and 27's. Just depends on what you want and how much concealement you want. I can carry my 26 or 27 in a Kramer Pocket Holster in my front pocket or a jacket pocket. I have to have a finger extension on the mag, because I have a big set of meat hooks. If I carry in the waistband, I'd probably go with a 19 or 23. Like I said, just depends on what you want.

 

[yogiboobooranger]

Go with the G23. Great carry gun and is also a great range gun. The two fingered grip on the 27 gets old after a hundred rounds or so and as said above, the G27 with finger grip on the magazine makes it a G23 anyway. I carry in a holster outside the waistband most of the time but when summer comes, IWB carry is prudent. I use a summer comfort IWB holster and the G23 hides just fine.

 

[Gamecockfan1963]

T hanks folks for all the input,,I am going with the G27 just because i want one

 

[MufDady]

I carry a 19 because of less recoil, old and disabled man lol.............I also have a 23, 27, 22, 26, 21, the 23 recoil is less and allows for easier follow up shots on ur target............ eather one is great, go with the one thats rite for u................... only u can make a decision as whats rite for u,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Glock is rite for me, thats all I can say............... oh I carry every day iwb and the 19 conceals well....

 

[Glockster20]

T hanks folks for all the input,,I am going with the G27 just because i want one

Even with a finger groove extension or one round mag extension, the G27 is still a smaller gun than the G23. Shorter barrel, frame, etc... I carry the 27 and I find it to be an excellent hideout gun and it packs a punch!