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Might I recommend finding a range and trying out the 27 before you make what might be another mistake?

I'll admit up front that until about two years ago, I knew virtually nothing about hanguns. I had decided to take the CHL class when my church offered it, just because it was something on my "do someday list". After the class ended, several of us went and looked at guns at Cheaper Than Dirt nearby. I remember looking at the Glock 9mm subcompact, and actually saying out loud "That's a cute gun". We all laughed about how that's a pretty non-macho reason for buying a gun, I started looking into them, anticipating that I'd eventually buy a gun and start carrrying.

The armed security guards I work with warned me about the smaller grip on the Glock sub-compacts (I'm a pretty big guy). One was pretty adamant about looking beyond a 9mm, along with some warnings about what type of ammo to carry. Frankly, I was a bit befuddled for a while. I was pretty sure I knew what I wanted, but their arguments seemed to make sense.

Early this year, I found a range that rented guns, and had the opportunity to try both the G23 and the G27 before buying. I was shocked at the difference. The guards were right about the grip, it was too small in my hand, but I was prepared to buy the clip extenders if I needed. I also knew that it was going to more less accurate, but I was shocked at how much so. I suspect that would improve with practice, but the first couple clips I put through the 27 had some rounds completely missing the target at 7 yards, while I was able to keep a nice grouping with the 23. The biggest surprise though was the recoil on the 27. I didn't expect that at all. Much harder on my wrist. After asking the guys at work about it, they explained the reasons (like I said, I'm new to handguns).

After shooting both (and the full size 40mm, as well as the full size 9mm), I decided the 23 was the right gun for me. So far, it's been easy to conceal, is comfortable, and fits nicely in my hand.

You may end up preferring the 27, but I think it would be good for you to actually shoot both.