Here's the way I see it:
-For situations that call for max concealablilty get a pair of GAP floor plates and add that to the stock 9 rounder.
-For situations that allow for a slightly longer grip to still go well concealed, get a pair of G23 13rounders and add XGrip sleeves. You'll be surprised how little extra length the 13rd mag adds over a 9 rounder with a Pearce extension. Even if you have a short mag with GAP plate in the gun for max concealment, use one of the 13rounders with Xgrip as a spare in your weak side front pocket.

 

I like Southpaw's advice. I have GAP floorplates on 2 of my 9rd G27 mags right now. On two others, I have Pearce Grip +2 extension. I really like the Pearce Grip exts, however I'm liking what I see with the XGrip and I intend to get at least one of those. I have a G23 with 4 mags, so I can put them to work as needed with the G27. The GAP's are great for quick grip and concealment too.

 

my vote goes to the Pearce.. it matches the design of the Gen 3's grips

 

I have a Pearce +1 grip on my G27, and a X-Grip on a G23 mag for backup. My $.02.

 

The X Grip feels great. I have one for my 27 and 30. As far as the 27 goes I have the GAP, Pearce, and the Xgrip. I think with the 27 you should have all for versatility and use what you can. Through in a 33 barrel and you have a lot of options.

 

I have a Pearce +1 grip on my G27, and a X-Grip on a G23 mag for backup. My $.02.

How does the grip with the X-Grip feel?

 

How does the grip with the X-Grip feel?

For me, the XGrip that fits on compact mags (g23/g19 mags in a g27/g26), is the best grip shape I have ever felt on a Glock, any Glock. It feels better than the full size Xsleeve (for g22/g17 mags).

 

^^Agreed. I vote for x-grip. It's fit is seamless and is still compact even in the +2.

 

^^ Thanks. I'm going to get me one or two of those.

 

Love the gap floor plates.
No pearce grip can help you obtain control like the gap plates

 

Love the gap floor plates.
No pearce grip can help you obtain control like the gap plates

I always felt the gap plates were expensive for what you get. About $20 each which kept me from buying. With that said I hear good think about them.

The x-grip ruins the point of a sub-compact.

The pearce extension is nice, but it will pinch your finger. The sollution to this is to grind off the lip on top. Becareful and take your time. Tape over the area you do not want to grind.

Currently I use the Glock +1 extension (G27) for carry. It has a smooth finish which is ok.

Here is a previous GT discusion on the magazine extension.

http://glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=542966

 

I always felt the gap plates were expensive for what you get. About $20 each which kept me from buying.

The x-grip ruins the point of a sub-compact.

You actually get a pair of GAP plates with each 20$ order.

The X grips provide you the opportunity to use 15/13round compact mags as spares.
And, whenever you have some more leeway with your concealed carry (winter clothing, untucked loose shirt etc), you can carry with the longer mag, taking advantage of both the better grip and the extra capacity.

 

At one time, maybe still, there was a forum member selling sets of GAP floor plates for $18 delivered. His ad was in the buy/sell section of this forum, before the new version was installed. I don't know if he still has an ad or not. I got some of mine from him.

 

You actually get a pair of GAP plates with each 20$ order.

The X grips provide you the opportunity to use 15/13round compact mags as spares.
And, whenever you have some more leeway with your concealed carry (winter clothing, untucked loose shirt etc), you can carry with the longer mag, taking advantage of both the better grip and the extra capacity.

Thanks for the information of Gap Plates. Two for $20 is not a bad price. May give them a try. I am currently happy with the factory glock +1 extension.

 

Here's the way I see it:
-For situations that call for max concealablilty get a pair of GAP floor plates and add that to the stock 9 rounder.
-For situations that allow for a slightly longer grip to still go well concealed, get a pair of G23 13rounders and add XGrip sleeves. You'll be surprised how little extra length the 13rd mag adds over a 9 rounder with a Pearce extension. Even if you have a short mag with GAP plate in the gun for max concealment, use one of the 13rounders with Xgrip as a spare in your weak side front pocket.

+1
I like it when I don't have to type - LOL!

 

Here's the ad for GAP floor plates here on the GT forum:

http://glocktalk.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=869&cpage=1#poststart

I don't know if he has any in stock right now. There's a 3 page thread on that ad.

 

Pearce for concealed carry. X-grip for HD or to put more rounds down range with fewer reloads. I have both and would recommend both.

 

I have a couple of G19 magazines for my G26 and use X-Grips. I find that I shoot the G26 better with a 10 round magazine than I do with the 15 rounder. I don't know why, but I do. I carry with the 10 round mags and keep it on my nightstand with the 15 round mags for bump in the night.

 

Here's the way I see it:
-For situations that call for max concealablilty get a pair of GAP floor plates and add that to the stock 9 rounder.
-For situations that allow for a slightly longer grip to still go well concealed, get a pair of G23 13rounders and add XGrip sleeves. You'll be surprised how little extra length the 13rd mag adds over a 9 rounder with a Pearce extension. Even if you have a short mag with GAP plate in the gun for max concealment, use one of the 13rounders with Xgrip as a spare in your weak side front pocket.

SouthpawG26 has nailed it.

 

I have Pearce 2+ and g19 mags with xgrips for my G26.

I use stock 10rnd, Pearce 12rnd, and xgrip 15rnd configurations. They all have their usefulness since they are all different sizes and print differently with different clothing. I sold my g19 thanks to the versatility of the g26.

 

+1 for the x-grip. never liked the feel of the 27 with the 9rd mag & pearce. X-grip feels more like a full size but you still feel that stinking hump on a gen 3 a gen 4 may replace it in the future.