Glock 26 vs 27 Size Comparison
The Glock 27 is the same length, 0.04 in (1 mm) taller and the same width than the Glock 26. With an empty magazine it weighs 2.16 oz (61 g) more. It holds 9 rounds in a standard magazine to the 26's 10. Both drawn to scale from Glock's published dimensions.
Glock 26 vs 27 side by side
Glock A
Glock B
Side profile
From behind
- Slide width
- 1 in1.08 in
- Glock 27 is 0.08 in (2 mm) wider
- Overall width, with controls
- 1.3 in1.3 in
- Same
Tap the drawing to flip between the Glock 26, the Glock 27 and both.
Photos: Glock 17 Gen5 photo by Tony Webster, cut out by LeoPavouk (CC BY 2.0); Glock 43X photo by Kolomaznik (CC BY 4.0); Glock 17 Gen4 photo by Steve Dock, UK Ministry of Defence (OGL v1.0) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v1.0. Cut out and reshaped to each model's published size by GunPartPicker.
Quick answer
The Glock 27 is the same length, 0.04 in (1 mm) taller and the same width than the Glock 26. With an empty magazine it weighs 2.16 oz (61 g) more. It holds 9 rounds in a standard magazine to the 26's 10.
- Glock 26: 6.42 in long, 4.17 in tall, 1.3 in wide, 3.43 in barrel. Glock 27: 6.42 in long, 4.21 in tall, 1.3 in wide, 3.43 in barrel.
One square is one inch. Real Glock photos sized to Glock's published dimensions, checked September 27, 2026.
Is the Glock 26 or 27 bigger?
The Glock 27 is the bigger pistol. Against the Glock 26 it is 0.04 in (1 mm) taller.
Glock 26 vs 27 dimensions
| Dimension | Glock 26 | Glock 27 | B vs A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 6.42 in163 mm | 6.42 in163 mm | Same |
| Slide length | 6.26 in159 mm | 6.42 in163 mm | +0.16 in4 mm |
| Barrel length | 3.43 in87 mm | 3.43 in87 mm | Same |
| Height with magazine | 4.17 in106 mm | 4.21 in107 mm | +0.04 in1 mm |
| Overall width, with controls | 1.3 in33 mm | 1.3 in33 mm | Same |
| Slide width | 1 in25 mm | 1.08 in27 mm | +0.08 in2 mm |
| Trigger reach | 2.76 in70 mm | 2.76 in70 mm | Same |
| Weight, empty magazine | 21.69 oz615 g | 23.85 oz676 g | +2.16 oz61 g |
| Capacity, standard magazine | 10 rounds | 9 rounds | −1 |
| Caliber | 9mm | .40 S&W | Different |
| Glock catalog | Current model | Law enforcement catalog; retail stock still sells |
Glock 26 vs 27 grip length
The Glock 27 stands 0.04 in (1 mm) taller than the Glock 26 with a magazine in (4.21 in against 4.17 in), and the trigger reach is the same, 2.76 in (70 mm).
Glock 26 vs 27 barrel and slide length
Both carry a 3.43 in (87 mm) barrel. Its slide is 0.16 in (4 mm) longer (6.42 in against 6.26 in).
Will a Glock 27 fit a Glock 26 holster?
Probably not well. The slides differ in width by 0.08 in (2 mm), and molded holsters retain on the slide. Holster makers mold for exact models, so check the maker's fit list before you buy.
Is the Glock 27 compact or subcompact?
Glock puts the Glock 27 in its subcompact class and the Glock 26 in its subcompact class. Here is every current Glock at the same scale.
Subcompact slimline
Subcompact
Compact
Full size
Every card is to the same scale, lined up at the slide rear. Tap one to compare it or look at it alone.
Where can I buy a Glock 26 or 27 today?
Glock 26 in stock
In stock now. One listing per model family.
Glock 27 in stock
No Glock 27 in stock at the stores we track today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much smaller is the Glock 26 than the Glock 27?
0 in (0 mm) shorter, 0.04 in (1 mm) lower and 0 in (0 mm) narrower, by Glock's published dimensions.
Which is lighter, the Glock 26 or the Glock 27?
The Glock 26, by 2.16 oz (61 g) with an empty magazine: 21.69 oz (615 g) against 23.85 oz (676 g) for the Glock 27.
Which holds more rounds, the Glock 26 or the Glock 27?
The Glock 26: 10 rounds in a standard magazine against 9 for the Glock 27, as Glock's spec pages list them.
Where do these Glock 26 and Glock 27 numbers come from?
From Glock's own US spec pages, checked September 27, 2026. Both guns are shown at one scale, as real Glock photos reshaped to those numbers.
Cite this tool: GunPartPicker, “Glock 26 vs 27 Size Comparison”, https://gunpartpicker.net/tools/glock-size-comparison/glock-26-vs-27. Data from the GunPartPicker catalog and real community builds, prices checked October 10, 2026. Free to cite with attribution.
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