Glock pistols are some of the best handguns and pistols. One of the most popular Glock handguns is the Glock 27. The Glock 27 is a great piece of police gear and a great handgun. In this police handgun review we will discuss the Glock 27 pistol.

The Glock 27 handgun is small, lightweight, accurate, and very powerful. The Glock 27 pistol is a 40 caliber handgun that is perfect as a backup weapon or a concealed handgun. The Glock 27 is about 6.29 inches long and weighs about 27 ounces when loaded. It features a standard 9 round capacity magazine but can handle any Glock 40 caliber magazine.

Here is a list of the technical specifications for the Glock 27:

• .40 caliber
• 6.29 inches long
• 4.17 inches tall
• 1.18 inches wide
• 19.75 ounces unloaded
• 26.98 ounces loaded
• Standard magazine capacity: 9
• Optional magazine capacity: 11/13/15/17
• 5.5 lbs of trigger pull

Because of the small size the Glock 27 is ideal for a concealed carry for officers or civilians. The Glock 27 is often used as the primary weapon for narcotics or plain clothes officers and is an excellent choice as a back up weapon for uniformed personnel, especially for those with a larger Glock 22 or 23 models because these magazines will also work in the smaller Glock 27. For those that feel the Glock 27 is too small to fit comfortably in his/her hands there are spacers available that extend the magazine, helping to improve the ergonomics and feel of the firearm in one's hand.

With the .40 caliber round the stopping power of the Glock 27 is excellent and reviewers are pleasantly surprised by the control you have during fast shooting exercises. The 9 round capacity is more than accurate but, in an emergency, using a magazine from the larger model 22 or 23 will provide an extra 13 or 15 rounds. Being a Glock you know you have a reliable firearm that is going to shoot, no matter the conditions and no matter how many rounds you have already shot. Some of the tests guys have done on these Glocks are just crazy and reports are always the same, no matter what I do to my Glock, it just keeps on shooting.

As with any gun, if possible, shoot before you buy. Holding the Glock 27 in your hands will let you make sure it is a good fit and actually trying it out gives you an idea of whether you like the feel of the Glock 27 when you shoot. These test shoots will also let you cage your accuracy with the gun and give you an idea of the recoil and how comfortable you are shooting it. The Glock 27 uses the safe action system to provide the best safety and security.

As a concealed carry weapon there are many gun holsters that will fit the Glock 27. Some options include inside the waistband holsters made by most of the best gun holster manufacturers to undercover t-shirts and compression shorts that will securely hold your Glock 27, do a little research to find the best gun holster for your needs and the situation for which you will be carrying your Glock 27. As part of your police equipment, you may want an ankle holster to carry your Glock 27 as a backup. DeSantis, Blackhawk, Galco, all the big brands carry this type of holster. Finding the best holster for your needs is an individual decision based on your preference and needs.

Police Equipment Reviews has shot the Glock 27 with Trijicon night sights on numerous occasions. Police Equipment Reviews loves this handgun. Some of the features that we like are the size, the accuracy, and the fact that a police officer may interchange their other Glock 40 caliber magazines if needed. An officer may have a Glock 22 as their standard handgun and still swap magazines in an emergency situation.

Police Equipment Reviews has found that having the magazine extender on the pistol is nice. If anybody has decent size hands, the Glock 27 might feel awkward. The magazine extender eliminates that feeling and fits better in the hand.

So what is the Glock 27 price?  The Glock 27 costs about $440.00. With the Trijicon night sights the Glock 27 costs about $530.00. When looking for a Glock 27 pistol, Police Equipment Reviews recommends that you buy it from a Glock authorized police gear store. Should you venture into buying used police gear or a used Glock 27 handgun, make sure you conduct a thorough inspection and shoot it prior to buying it.

Police Equipment Reviews highly recommends the Glock 27 pistol and all Glock handguns.

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