Why am I more accurate with my G27 than my G23?

[joekoug]

So I picked up a G27 last week and I LOVE IT!

What doesn't make sense to me is that I'm more accurate with it than my bigger G23. What's even crazier is that I shoot more accurate and consistent withOUT a magazine with a pierce extension on it than with a magazine with an extension on it.

I am by no means a great shot. I usually practice from 30ish feet figuring that (God forbid) I have to draw and use my firearm, it will be from 30 feet or less.

I get on target and can get close to a bulls-eye, but not all the time YET. Anyways I would think that it SHOULD be easier to be more accurate and consistent with the larger G23 as opposed to the smaller G27.

Any ideas?

Thanks
Joe

 

[Boz]

It might be simply that you like the 27 better. The brain does funny things like that. Research in the field of psychology has demonstrated this principle to be true.

 

[XMil]

Fits your hand better? Maybe it likes the ammo better.

 

[Turn Key]

I've also shot sub-compacts better too.

A G27 & G33 are my main carry and do practice with them but I've recently been shooting 9mm for practice and have the conversion barrel in a G23 for the 9mm ammo. It seems I tend to shoot a bit high and right with the G23 for some reason.

At least my main carry is still my most accurate pistol.

TK

 

[redneckpastor]

I tend to shoot high and right with my G23 as well, but i am by no means a marksmen so take that for what it is worth

 

[Brown]

I am the same way with my G27 VS G22. Still have not figured it out either.

 

[mastery]

Each has a different balance point it seems, in the hand. G26, I was pretty good with. G17, lousy shot. G19, I should be shooting competition. Glad you found something you are a good shot with, and comfortable with as well.

 

[UncleMike]

I have a G23 and a G27 also.
The double recoil spring on the G27 softens the recoil enough that I shoot better with the smaller gun. Recovery shots are faster too.
Mike

 

[nahfuten]

Same situation here... I am more accurate with G26 than G17... If its because of the double recoil springs, I think I want a 4th gen G17....

 

[UncleMike]

Same situation here... I am more accurate with G26 than G17... If its because of the double recoil springs, I think I want a 4th gen G17....

Or just buy the new spring.
Mike

 

[HandK]

I have seen this allot over the years, the 27 is a smaller gun you hold it tighter because your subconscious tells you it will be harder to hold on to because it is smaller, the 23 is a bigger gun you loosen your grip on it, therefore not as accurate.

 

[JohnP82]

I have both the G23 and G27. Love them both. Took me a range trip to get used to the 27, but love it now. I probably shoot the 23 a little bit better though.