The Glock 27 Gen4 in 40SW introduces revolutionary design changes to this small, light, accurate, and powerful pistol that so many law enforcement agencies have issued as their official backup weapon. Its modular back strap design lets you instantly customize the grip to adapt to an individual shooter's hand size. The surface of the frame employs the scientifically designed, real-world-tested, Gen 4 rough textured technology. Internally, the dual recoil spring assembly substantially increases the life of the system. A reversible enlarged magazine catch, changeable in seconds, accommodates left or right-handed operators.
Brand Glock
Category Pistols
Caliber 40 S&W
Model G27
Series Gen 4 Subcompact
Type Pistol
Frame Finish Black
Action Double
Slide Description Black
Capacity 9+1
Case Type Hard
Frame Material Polymer
Grips Black Interchangeable Backstrap
Safety Trigger / Firing Pin / Drop
Sight Configuration Fixed
Sight Style Fixed
Weight 27 oz
Barrel Type Cold Hammer-Forged Polygonal Rifled
Barrel Length 3.42"
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
Designed by Winchester and introduced by Winchester and Smith & Wesson in 1990, the 40 S&W was designed as a "compromise" semiautomatic pistol cartridge that would offer more performance than the 9mm Luger (9x19)…but would produce less recoil and allow higher magazine capacity than the 45 ACP. Few compromises in the firearms world have ever worked as well. From a manufacturing standpoint many pistols designed for the 9mm could be re-engineered to handle the larger cartridge; in a short time it has become a standard issue in the law enforcement community. Using a .400-inch bullet of from 135 to 180 grains from a .850-inch cae, the .40 S&W produces up to 1205 fps, and although recoil is greater than the 9mm, it is easier to shoot than the 45 ACP, and its greater velocity and smaller bullet diameter aid penetration. — Craig Boddington
