4 Nov 03

Comments on the G27 from large retailers:

"I've actually had .45 GAP ammo (Speer) for longer than I've had the pistols to fire it. I've sold a few boxes of the ammo to curiosity seekers, but hav e yet to find anyone who wants the pistol. I'm baffled by this pistol and cartridge.

(1) It produces ballistics nearly identical to the 40S&W (Glock 22)

(2) It is enough thicker that no currently available holster will accept it, and

(3) It 'features' lower capacity magazines than the G22, at least in the LEO version.

My honest suspicion is that Glock wanted a cartridge that bears the Glock name, so a problem (and corresponding 'solution') were suddenly invented.' Can't have a 40S&W, a 357SIG, and a 400Cor-Bon and not have a _______ Glock, eh?

Other dealers I've talked with have had identical experiences."

"Speer is actually making two loads, a cheap FMJ and a pricey Gold Dot. Winchester just started cranking it out today, supposedly."

/John