Finally turned to the dark side.

[Mykltn]

So I've finally broke down and got a Glock. I've always been a 1911 fan boy but after having numerous folks twist my ear about the reliability, I decided to purchase my first Glock a G27 gen 4. I haven't got to shoot it yet, but I did make a new holster for it.

[hipower]

Congrats! Now all you have to do is get several more.

[mikegideon]

'bout time. :)  You'll like it.

[kieefer]

Go one step further and put a car tire on the back of your motorcycle.  :rofl:

[TNWNGR]

Yeah. I carried a 2nd gen G-27 for years then had an issued 4th gen G-27 and liked it a whole lot better. It's still a little fireplug though with rip and snort on both ends of the gun. All in all not such a bad set up. Nice leather work on the holster by the way.

[Grand Torino]

Congrat's on the gun.....nice work on the holster. :up:

[Mykltn]

Thanks TNWNR and Grand Torino. I've been working on my leather skills. Its not perfect but it functions very well.

[Ugly]

Congrats! My first Glock was a 27 gen 3. Didn't like the small grip. Picked up a G23 and forget about it! Tremendous difference and would consider it since Glock is on your mind. Can't have too many!

[tnhawk]

I got a G27 in 2009 and it's been trouble free and easy to carry. I haven't seen any reason to get another glock as this one does what I got it for. Edited July 24, 2015 by tnhawk

[darsk20]

Did something similar, but G23. Shot it with the wife this past weekend and now I'm looking for more. I was amazed at how accurate I was with it. Love my 1911, but . . .

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[Moped]

I straddle the light and the dark.  I love both!  I will say Glocks are a boringly reliable though.  I still love my 1911s too.  A Springer GI  resides on my side of the bed. My Glock 17 resides on my wife's side.  She loved it so much back in 1990, that I gave it to her. Another reason I gave it to her, was to keep me from trading it off.

[Links2k]

Smart man. Enjoy!

[mhl6493]

Congrats on the 27!  I also crossed (again) to the dark side this afternoon - bought a Gen 4 Glock 26.  Had a Gen 4 Glock 19 before, but traded it away (wanting to be different from everyone else, I guess).  But I rented a 26 at the range today to try it out before I bought it, and I was reminded once again - these things may be ugly, but I can shoot them better than pretty much anything else I own.  They just shoot that naturally for me.  YMMV of course...

[Ugly]

I must add, once I realized I could put a 13, 15 or 22 round magazine in the 27 it became my my second favorite and useful pistol.

Fine purchase you've made!

[CommsNBombs]

The wife and I are heading to Royal (Regal?) Range today...I already broke my 1911 cherry -think I'll shame myself further and get a Glock

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[crossfire]

I went to the dark side many years ago G19 & G26. I still love my 1911's and shoot both. It's the best of both worlds. Nice work on the holster.

 Enjoy  :woohoo:

Edited July 25, 2015 by crossfire

[Dustbuster]

I've carried a 27 in multiple generations since 1998. All I can say is reliable, compact and Rugged. It has a feel all to its own, run a bazillion rounds through it and you'll love it even more, congrats!!!!


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[Mykltn]

Congrats! My first Glock was a 27 gen 3. Didn't like the small grip. Picked up a G23 and forget about it! Tremendous difference and would consider it since Glock is on your mind. Can't have too many!

A buddy of mine uses the G23 magazine in the G27 with an A&G mag spacer to make the grip longer but still keep the compact frame. Edited July 26, 2015 by Mykltn

[JAB]

I haven't got to shoot it yet...
 

 

Then it isn't too late to come to your senses and turn back. :pleased:   Seriously, I know they are good guns I just don't like them.  I hope you enjoy yours and it gives you great service.

[jhc77]

A buddy of mine uses the G23 magazine in the G27 with an A&G mag spacer to make the grip longer but still keep the compact frame.

I do this with my 26 and a 19 mag to keep myself from getting a 19. My other is the 23 which I bought first and is in the nightstand.

[Mykltn]

Then it isn't too late to come to your senses and turn back. :pleased:   Seriously, I know they are good guns I just don't like them.  I hope you enjoy yours and it gives you great service.

In the words of Robert De Niro from Ronin "Oh, you know, it’s a tool box. I don’t care. You put the tools in for the job. That’s all."

[JAB]

In the words of Robert De Niro from Ronin "Oh, you know, it’s a tool box. I don’t care. You put the tools in for the job. That’s all."

 

I agree - and know they are darn fine tools.  They just feel awkward as heck in my hands to the point that I don't shoot them very well.

[Mykltn]

I agree - and know they are darn fine tools. They just feel awkward as heck in my hands to the point that I don't shoot them very well.

I felt the same way for years with every Glock I've shot but the G27 actually feels normal to me. I've been playing with the back straps and I think I've found the right grip ergonomics. Hopefully it'll all play out nicely at my next range visit. Edited August 2, 2015 by Mykltn

[Will Carry]

I have a Glock 19 Gen4. Everything they have said about it 1s true. The grip angle is weird. The grip is like holding a 2 x4. The trigger sucks and it's ugly. It is the pistol I keep by my bed and the one I train with. It is 100% reliable and accurate and it's light enough to carry often.

[Spots]

I just bought one from Dolomite. My first Glock. It's a Gen 3 17 and I love it, except that trigger. It's just to long a stroke on the first round. But i knew it wasn't gonna be a 1911 going in. Other than that it aims well, ran 100 rds through it this morning with no malfunctions. Gonna get a lot of time behind this thing, my handgun skills are sorely lacking.

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