Glock 23-Good gun?

[Beer Forever]

I went with the 19 because I shoot a lot and with the price of .40 these days I wouldn't be able to shoot as much as with the 9mm. No matter what Glock you get you can't go wrong.

[Mike Franklin]

fireguy86,
I have 2 matching Colt SAAs. Both blue, both 5 1/2 " barrel, both with custom wooden grips with a big white star on each side and of course both .45 Colt.

[Guerilla Unit.]

Originally Posted by just_a_car

My fix was to get a G27; no rail to mount a light. *chuckle*

That works too

[Silent Shooter]

I trust my life to one every day...

[Aaronb2245]

Originally Posted by fireguy86

I am thinkin bout gettin a Glock 23 .40 cal. Anyone have any reason I shouldn't get the 9mm version instead? Is there much of a price difference? I like the feel of the 23 in my hands, along with the caliber, but dont exactly have all the money for it. 9m is cheaper to shoot and still works as a good self-defense weapon. Your thoughts please!

The obvious choice would be to get the Glock 23. I have one and I love it. It's the same size as the G19 with more power and still has high capacity.

It's the Obvious choice to me for the simple reason that you can shoot 9mm in your glock 23 with a few simple changes. Now if you aren't one to fiddle with changing barrels and extrators (very very easy to do) then just choose the caliber you want. The ultimate question is what would you feel more comfortabe with should you need to use it. Like another member said there is nothing wrong with the 9mm so long as you use proper self defense rounds in it. If you do get the 9mm practice double taps, it's easy to do with the 9mm, a lot of fun, and will put someone down fast.

Shoot both and choose what you are more comfy with. If you cant hit anything with the .40 but can with the 9mm then that should be your answer.
Aaron

[mwatson]

Hello to all, I have a 23 and 19 Glocks. Both shoot great and are a pleasure to have.
My 45acp is a sig 220 custom and that baby rocks.
Mike

[Palladin8]

The glock 23 was my first Auto pistol I ever bought and that was back in 93. I really enjoy it and even carried it concealed several years until I bought my Kimber Ultra CDP. I have put thousands of rounds through the glock and it never had a single problem until I bought a .357 sig barrel for it. I broke the guide rod with the first box of .357 sig ammo. Quick fix with a steel guide rod and stiffer spring now I shoot both calibers with no problems.

[CX99]

Glock 23 one of the best in 40sw platform, together with the G22.

[Jim Rau]

The glock is a good weapon, nothing special. It is a matter of individual preference. I am required to use a glock, and have used one for many years and don't care for it. I am, however, trained on many different weapons platforms and can use any of them. The only thing glock is better at than other suppliers is in the area of marketing, not to mention the fact they sell at a lower price to government agencies. Those with a budget like this, ALOT! But do not get carried away by the glock 'worshipers' they are are no better than MANY other handguns. Try as many as you can and buy the one YOU like best!!!

[elmopelmo]

I have the Glock 23 which I carry with hollow points. I have the Ruger P345 ( to big to concel and heaver than the Glock) for home defense loaded with Hydra Shok rounds. Love both can't go wrong with either. The new Ruger LCP 380 makes a great backup and very easy to concel. Kel Tech makes a nice 380 also and is a little cheaper in price than the Ruger.