Converting my Glock 27 to .357SIG...

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Converting my Glock 27 to .357SIG...

Posted: 10/11/2001 12:12:30 PM EDT

I've heard that the gun can do double duty as a .357SIG with just a barrel change. Is this true, and will the gun handle the higher pressue caliber? I already know that the magazines would function fine, since the .357sig is just a necked down .40 case.

I like the .40 for its price and availability, but the .357 is a hotter round. Plus, I think that there will be even better loads to come for the .357.

Posted: 10/11/2001 12:18:39 PM EDT

[#1]

Yes, a simple barrel change is all it takes. The G27 & 33 are basically identical in every other way except caliber & markings.

Posted: 10/11/2001 12:20:59 PM EDT

[#2]

And I might add, so is the 23.
Purchased a ported barrel, it's a dream to shoot.

Posted: 10/11/2001 12:21:18 PM EDT

[#3]

Any ideas on where to get the barrel? I wasn't sure whether to get a factory barrel or not. Also, I would prefer that it not need to be hand-fitted, but it may be inevitable.

Posted: 10/11/2001 12:34:54 PM EDT

[#4]

[url]http://www.glockmeister.com/barrels.html[/url]

Posted: 10/11/2001 12:53:36 PM EDT

[#5]

DO NOT TRY TO PUT A G32 BARREL IN A G23 WITHOUT CALLING GLOCK FIRST!

First generation G23s and most second generation G23s do not have the reinforced frame to handle the higher power of the .357sig round. If you call Glock with the serial number they will tell you if you can use your existing G23 frame with a G32 barrel.

All third generation Glocks can handle the swap as they have the reinforced frame.

Posted: 10/11/2001 3:33:37 PM EDT

[#6]

The .357 Glocks have longer rails in the frame than the .40's, at least they did when they first came out. Glock may be making all .40's and .357's with the same frame now, but you'd want to check with them. Stay away from cheap aftermarket barrels, get a Bar-Sto. More expensive up front, but well worth it. They make one that is mostly drop-in fit.

Posted: 10/11/2001 6:23:00 PM EDT

[#7]

What about using a longer bbl from the 23 or 22, to make my 27 more suitable for a hunting pistol? Would this work?

Posted: 10/12/2001 8:18:22 AM EDT

[#8]

You can use a G23 barrel but not a G22 barrel, the G22/24/35 has a different chamber lockup design. Same goes for the other the full size variants.

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