The video opens at Take Aim Range with a Glock 27 law enforcement trade-in and a quick mag dump. The host then moves into an unboxing of multiple surplus Glock 27 pistols. These are compact, double-stack .40 S&W “baby Glocks” with a standard 9-round magazine. One example shown includes a pinky extension on the magazine baseplate, which eliminates pinky overhang and improves grip. That pistol also has an extended slide release, likely added by the previous officer owner. Another sample features factory night sights, though the host notes that night sights and their remaining service life cannot be guaranteed on these trade-ins, since such features may have been added individually by officers rather than issued uniformly.
Additional Glock 27 pistols are unboxed to show the variety found in law enforcement trade-ins. One pistol has standard Glock polymer sights instead of night sights, and its slide stop lever has lost much of its bluing, unlike the earlier extended slide release example. Another pistol shows officer-applied stippling on the grip and markings such as a badge number on the magazine, illustrating personal customization. All of the Glock 27s shown lack an accessory rail, reflecting their generation and compact design. Overall bluing and slide finish on the samples appear generally solid, with only minor cosmetic wear. The host emphasizes that these are compact .40 S&W pistols intended for concealed or duty carry, with differences in sights, slide controls, and grip treatments depending on the individual officer’s preferences.
The host compares pistols marked as Very Good and Good condition. A Very Good example with a flush-fit 9-round magazine offers maximum concealability but leaves the pinky hanging slightly off the grip. Its finish appears particularly clean, with minimal visible wear. A Good-condition Glock 27 is then shown with an extended baseplate magazine providing a plus-two capacity for a total of 11 rounds. This pistol has more noticeable finish wear and light scratches, but still appears mechanically sound. Another Good-condition sample has white-highlighted slide engravings and a rear sight that shows evidence of being bumped or dropped, though it remains serviceable. Across the group, the host notes typical holster wear, small cosmetic blemishes, and variation in magazines—flush, pinky extension, or extended capacity—illustrating the “box of chocolates” nature of surplus trade-ins.
On the range, the host tests a Very Good condition Glock 27 with a standard magazine. Firing several rounds, the pistol is described as snappy, which is expected from a compact .40 S&W, but still controllable even without a pinky extension. The gun cycles reliably and is easy to manage for follow-up shots. The host then shoots a Good-condition Glock 27 equipped with the extended baseplate magazine, noting that the added length improves grip and comfort. Despite the increased recoil of .40 S&W in a small frame, both configurations remain manageable. The host also fires the stippled example with the officer’s markings, commenting that the custom stipple job feels good in the hand and further aids control during shooting.
The host reflects on personal caliber preferences, having typically chosen 9mm or .45 ACP, but finds the Glock 27 in .40 S&W surprisingly appealing after shooting several examples. The compact size combined with .40 S&W is characterized as offering solid defensive capability in a small package. Flush magazines are suggested for maximum concealability, while pinky extensions or plus-two baseplates trade a bit of concealment for improved grip and capacity. The Glock 27 platform is described as reliable, easy to disassemble using the standard Glock takedown tabs, and widely supported with holsters and accessories for various carry methods, including appendix, inside-the-waistband, and ankle carry. The host suggests that shooters undecided between 9mm and .45 ACP might reasonably consider .40 S&W in this compact format.
The video explains what buyers can expect from the Glock 27 law enforcement trade-ins. Each pistol will ship with at least one 9-round magazine, which may be a flush baseplate, a pinky extension, or an extended baseplate, depending on the specific surplus gun. Some pistols may include night sights, while others will have standard Glock sights; sight type and night sight brightness cannot be guaranteed. All are described as functioning firearms with typical surplus cosmetic wear such as slide finish thinning or holster marks. The host then briefly highlights a current giveaway: a Romanian PSL rifle chambered in 7.62x54R, equipped with a 4x magnified optic. Viewers are encouraged to watch the separate PSL video, which includes both distance and closer-range shooting, and to visit ClassicFirearms.com to enter the giveaway and view the available Glock 27 law enforcement trade-ins.
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