[just_a_car]

Quote:       Originally Posted by RickM46

Hi Folks, I am interested in the Glock 23; however, I am confused as to whether there is a 9mm version of it. Do you have to buy the .40 version and then convert it to a 9mm by buying the barrel and mags mentioned in this thread?? Thanks, RickM46

The Glock 23 is the "Compact" model of their .40 caliber line.

The "Compact" model of their 9x19mm line is the Glock 19.

You can buy the Glock 23 and buy a 9x19mm barrel and use 9x19mm magazines to shoot cheaper, but you can't do the opposite with a Glock 19. So, if you want to shoot both out of the same gun, get the 23 and buy a conversion barrel and some 9mm mags.

[privateer_racer]

Quote:       Originally Posted by Glockman23

I love my G23. I really don't think you can go wrong with the .40.

Decades ago I had a Smith & Wesson wheel gun in .40 S&W and it was fantastic. Stopped an enraged bear with it on one deer hunting trip into the Sierra Nevada mountains. That 6-shooter was uncannily accurate, too.

Eventually I sold it after I was no longer physically able to go on hunting trips.

Tomorrow I pick up my new Glock 23 Gen4 and of course, it will be in S&W .40 because if it will stop a big angry bear it will do just fine for whatever else I want to do with it.

[Hudson69]

Quote:       Originally Posted by PONTIACDM

I can't remember what magazine it was in but I know they make them. They were offering a 9mm drop in barrel for the G23 at $100.00. Get the g23 and the barrel, that way you'll have both.

This makes good sense if you can afford it. Otherwise I don't thing you would be disappointed with either. 9mm is (a little) more available and cheaper than .40 and you can pick up some really good defensive ammo for it that will more than get the job done (that a pistol was meant for) but the .40 has really good defensive ammo as well and will allow for future options that the 9mm cannot (the addition of a .357 sig or 9mm barrel to be precise).

[zebramochaman]

Quote:       Originally Posted by Beer Forever

With the GLock 23 you can shoot .40, 9mm, and .357 Sig, so it is a good choice. I bought the Glock 19 and sometimes wish I got the 23.

+1. I have a G-32 that I shoot those 3 calibers through it. For an investment of around $700 including the Storm Lake barrels and some 9mm mags (357 SIG & .40 S&W use the same mags) I have three compact Glocks.

[BassSlinger]

I am going to pick up my first firearm this week and it is going to be a G23. Never had my own, always shot friends guns. The only thing is the Gen 4's aren't sold here in CA yet. Should I wait for it to be available here? Thank you for any response.

[Ten Man]

Quote:       Originally Posted by BassSlinger

I am going to pick up my first firearm this week and it is going to be a G23. Never had my own, always shot friends guns. The only thing is the Gen 4's aren't sold here in CA yet. Should I wait for it to be available here? Thank you for any response.

Welcome to G&G.

You should go somewhere to hold a Gen 4, before you decide.

My wife and I carry the Gen 3 Glock 23. We think it is great.

[BassSlinger]

Quote:       Originally Posted by Ten Man

Welcome to G&G. You should go somewhere to hold a Gen 4, before you decide. My wife and I carry the Gen 3 Glock 23. We think it is great.

Yeah I'll definitely try to do that. I keep hearing about the recall(s) of the Gen 4 and it makes me want to just get the Gen 3. Also, I thought the G23C was the model I wanted but I read that the muzzle flash of that model is more so than the G23. Just trying to narrow down my purchase. Thanks.

[jashoffa]

If you find the Gen 3 grip too large, too small or too slippery then the Gen 4 may be the answer. If you don't, the Gen 3 will serve you just fine. From what I hear the recall on the guide rod springs are a minor issue mostly for the 9mm not the .40s.

[Chris]

When I was at the SHOT Show, I shot something I believe it to be a generation 4 model. I really enjoyed shooting it.

I'm sure it was a bit more tricked out than normal...but either wait it was still good after having 30k+ rounds put through it.