I'm in total agreement here...G27's are just too little a frame for me for the caliber, and most people I've seen have steered clear of them...Skiprr wrote:I own a G27 and I've never had any reliability issues with it. If you haven't, I would suggest you make arrangements to shoot both the models you have in mind; I have no experience with the Kahr.
I find the 27 to be a bit snappy, and that's due to my having only the middle finger and ring finger around the grip; adding a mag extension kinda defeats the purpose of having such a small pistol, so my little finger is completely off the grip. It's fine for the first shot or two, then the gun "travels" in my hand.
My normal carry is a compact frame .45 ACP, and I shoot it much better than I do the G27. I also have a full-sized Glock in .40 S&W and shoot it well, also. That tiny little G27 frame is good for concealment but, for me, there's a tradeoff in shootability.
This is where the wife solidifier her dislike for the .40 caliber...I made the mistake of lining up a G27 (a couple of years ago) for her, and she and I certainly made many attempts to make it work...So we went in a different direction and maker...
If you can make it work, I am sure its as reliable as the rest of the line...