Two G26's and three G27's here. Love them, particularly for CCW. I find them every bit as shootable as their larger counterparts, especially the G26. G27 can be a handful depending on the load, but I shoot quite well with it. In fact, G27 is my summertime EDC.

For me, what it boils to is that I find the subcompacts a bit easier and more comfortable to carry concealed in shorts/tshirt weather.

 

I agree with the G27 comments. I have no problem with recoil, and once I found a method of carry that worked for me, I was also able to carry the G27 with a 13 round magazine, always everywhere..

The holster cant brought the grip/magazine up along my ribs. I wore a T shirt and jeans everywhere and never a comment. The short muzzle helped carry at a comfortable height.

I found shooting it didn't require me to use my pinky, and later I don't touch the 13 round mag when I shoot either. It's jus a matter of learning what suits you and tweaking the carry variables.

Good luck with what ever you choose.

 

Here's a slightly different twist on it. I have a Glock 34 that I like to shoot PPC with. One night, I shot the course with my Glock 26. My score was only fifteen points lower with the baby glock. I mean, basically, I was beating people with race guns with a gun that is a very compact carry piece.
I feel that the difference between the G34 and the G26 is how I react to the muzzle flip of the smaller lighter gun. With proper practice, I think the G26 score could be improved.

So, the way I look at it is the smaller pistol contributes to me anticipating recoil, but obviously, I shoot it well enough.
But, you probably should try and shoot a Glock 27 and a Glock 26 before you decide if the additional recoil of the .40 S&W effects you personally. You hear a lot of shooters that are not bothered by it. I know that shooting .40 S&W power level loads out of my Glock 29 has taken me years to get used to. I only recently began tightening my groups up so they resemble what I can do with my G20. .... and that's a .40 S&W power level out of a heavier gun than a G26.

They're all great guns. It's just a subjective preference as to which one you shoot comfortably with.

 

I have the G36 and none you mention. I would like to compare it to a G27/33 just to feel the differences. If there was a particular order I'd buy the 4 you are asking about, it'd be G33, G26, G39, and G27. The G33 with a super fast 9 mil boolit sounds like a good package.

 

Try to find some to rent and shoot for yourself. Very subjective topic.

FWIW, of the Glocks, I own a pair of G26's and a G27. Combined among them, I've fired a bit more than 35+K rounds downrange, so I've become passingly familiar with them. If I were only going to own ONE? It would be a G26. I rather like the G27, though.

I have no interest in the G33 or the G39 due to the ammunition considerations (mostly availability and lesser popularity of the calibers). The smaller capacity wouldn't necessarily bother me, since I also own 3 different smallish .45's that use 6-d magazines, and 3 single stack S&W 3rd gen 9's that use 7 & 8-rd mags.

I have a couple +2 mags for my G27, but mostly only use them for range use. I have some +0 curved floorplates for a very few of my G26/27 mags (after confirming function), but those are mostly used as spare carry mags. I don't need them for shooting (little finger curls underneath mag), but they can help with positive insertion & seating of the shorter spare mags into the short grip height of the subcompact Glocks.

I don't buy mags for compact or standard size Glocks to use in my subcompact Glocks, but that's because I bought the subcompact Glocks for their advantage in both shorter length and height.

However, like I said, it's a lot of subjective perspective and needs to be determined by the individual.

 

Have had (2) 27's and now (3) 26's, own 30s and 17. Reload for 9mm, 45acp and 44 mag. Was looking at the 39 until evaluated dimensions and weight. If you do not reload suggest the 33, if you do reload suggest the 26.

 

I rotate through all of the models listed in the title, but carry the G33 the most. No pinky/grip extenders, and I have G31 mags for spare. Mine is a Gen3 model, so it is easier to carry under a t-shirt only, compared with the Gen4 models. The grip texture is what really makes a difference for me.

 

Never could get to liking the sub-compacts. The hump on the backstrap is too high for me. Glock took the length of the grip out of the top of the grip instead of off of the bottom. The hump moves up as the grips get shorter. And BTW I can conceal a 19/23 size Glock just as easy as a sub-compact.

 

I have a 33, a 27 barrel and a 26 slide/barrel. The sub-compacts don't fit me. I have small hands and the grip feels good. The problem is the hump, that fits so well into the palm, pushes the pistol up in the hand for me. I guess the hump is too low for me. Been thinking of trading the thing off and getting a gen4 19. I really like the new gray gen 4's.

 

I have the G26 for the daily carry. For me it was a choice between the G26 and G39. The 40 cal has never interested me. I have shot the G31 and liked it a lot but I have a G37 and I didn't want another "less popular" round to keep in my inventory. I have the G37 and G38 so I will probably get the G39 someday.

I do recommend getting the Glock +2 floorplate magazine with whatever you choose.

 

I am partial to the G26 and have said once or three times I think it is about the best that Glock makes. Some here have reported shooting the G26 better than bigger 9mm Glocks.

 

got a 27 in my right hand pants pocket-love it.

 

I bought a 39 'cause, a seven shot 45 that small? How could I not?

Then I bought a 27 upper and a 9mm conversion barrel.

All in all it's a sweet set up and I like the pistol in all three calibers.


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The G33 is top of the list for ballistic performancen. I carried a G27 for 15 years before converting it to a G33 using a Glock barrel. I'll never be going back to .40SW!

I measure a few feet from the muzzle:
Underwood 125 gr. JHP: 1410 fps / 552 ft-lbf
Georgia Arms 125 gr. JHP: 1310 fps / 476 ft-lbf

The G33 also has the tightest chamber and full 360-degree cartridge case support...better than the other three.

May I suggest a Gen4 G33?

 

I've ankle carried a G26 for about a decade now. I have the luxury to choose whatever second gun I prefer when on duty. the G36 mentioned by another is comparable to the G19, and not in the same class.

I chose the G26 because 9mm ammo can be found everywhere and cost is comparatively lower to other service calibers. it is also the easiest of the service calibers to shoot accurately with speed.

 

G33

 

I really don't find the need for any Glocks other than my 26 and 27. I had the bigger pistols, but didn't shoot them any better. I don't feel the need for longer mags either, I did get the +1 extension for my spare 27 mags, just because they give the pistol the same capacity as the 26.

While I like the .40 caliber, if I were to go out and buy a CCW today, it would likely be the 26. 9mm has come a long way and modern loads like the HST really level out the field regards bullet performance.

 

I am partial to the G26 and have said once or three times I think it is about the best that Glock makes. Some here have reported shooting the G26 better than bigger 9mm Glocks.

This^^^^^^^^^

 

G26 !

 

G39 with + floorplate on a six round magazine (brings capacity to 8 with loaded chamber) is close to perfect for me. Back it up with a G38 magazine and you are good to go.

I prefer this gun to the G30. The grip is more comfortable on the G39, and I' ve found it to be feed-reliable.

 

I have 3 of the Gen 4, G 33's and 3 of the G39's. They all wear the TFO Tru Glo fiber optic night sights. Love both the Baby Glocks and the 357 SIG and 45 GAP rounds. The 33's are laser accurate, noisy as can be...lol, but I don't think the recoil impulse of the 357 SIG or 45 GAP's are as pronounced as on the 40 S & W rounds. I use the Pearce plus 2 on the 357 SIG and it gives 1 extra round on the GAP's. I have small hands and these guns fit me just right with the extensions giving a full purchase on the grips.
You asked about the grip sleeves, I use the A & G grip adapter and carry the G 31 mags with it, and the G 37 mags with it for spares.
In my opinion, you can't go wrong with 12 rounds of the SIG or 8 rounds in the GAP.

As always, stay safe.