I carried a G27 daily for about a year and it was excellent for CCW. My only complaint was that it had a nasty muzzle flip which (for me) seriously hindered accuracy. I although I never owned or carried one, I have shot the G26 a couple times and the flip and overall recoil effects are muuuuuuuuuch better. I'd say if you're willing to carry a 9 for CCW then the G26 is one of the best options out there without spending $800 or more and many knowledgable folks would probably say it's among the best at any price.