Glock 23-Good gun?

fireguy86 · 05-02-2008, 06:38 PM

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!

seven · 05-02-2008, 06:42 PM

I've got a 23C and love it. Never had any problems with it. Over time I think you would want more gun than what's being offered by 9mm. That being said, go with the 40 cal.

fireguy86 · 05-02-2008, 06:58 PM

I'm not looking for a compact, but a full size one I can still coneal carry and cheaply shoot. Think a 9mm fits that or still go with the 23? I dont like the look of 22s.

Mike Franklin · 05-02-2008, 07:54 PM

If you'll be carrying a gun in the US go for the .40. If you might go overseas best get a 9mm. I don't even like leaving Texas so I have a .40.

fireguy86 · 05-02-2008, 08:14 PM

texas? you need a .45 partner lol

just_a_car · 05-02-2008, 08:50 PM

My personal preference is for the .40S&W. I own a G27 and worked down from .45ACP to .40S&W. If the .40 was too much recoil/muzzleblast for me, then I'd have dropped down to 9mm. It all depends on what you can safely and proficiently handle.

FISHPOND · 05-02-2008, 10:53 PM

I have a Glock 21 in 45 ACP, I love it, but it is not easily hidden in street clothes, so it sits on my night stand. Have seen the 23 and they look just as good.
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Glockman23 · 05-02-2008, 11:18 PM

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

davidmc3 · 05-02-2008, 11:20 PM

I have a G19 and a G22. The G19 is much cheaper to shoot. If I had it do do over, I would have purchased the G23 rather than the G22. I like the big bore pistols although with the proper ammo the 9mm is more than capable of 'getting the job done'

damage855 · 05-03-2008, 06:54 AM

Have two model 23s fit my hand nice and ammo is easy to come by. also you can by a replacement spring kit for about $35 and have about any spare part youll ever need.

ArkansasHunter · 05-03-2008, 07:05 AM

My son has a Glock 23 in 40 S&W and it is an excellent pistol, he shoots expert with his and I'm sure you'll love it and with practise you'll shoot that good too.
He was issued a new Glock in 45 caliber last week at a meeting ( I forgot the model ) He shoot it everyday last week which is a job requirement and he shoot expert with it.

Glocks are great pistols so I wanna say because of it the owners of them do quiet well with them with practise.

TXplt · 05-03-2008, 08:45 AM

Glocks very reliable and rugged firearms. You may wish to install aftermarket sights for low light/hi viz (got tru-glos on my G26).

40's fine; if you're going to do alot of shooting I'd consider the 9mm with the high ammo prices. 9mm about as cheap a CF as you can get. Fine stopper with Hi-Performance ammo (115 +p+; Cor-bon 115 JHP; Cor-Bon DPX, Buffalo Bore, etc.).

Beer Forever · 05-03-2008, 08:56 AM

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.

PONTIACDM · 05-03-2008, 08:59 AM

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.

DWARREN123 · 05-03-2008, 01:27 PM

I have a 23 and 27, like both a whole lot. 40 S&W is a very capable round. Go with what fits you and feels good.

fireguy86 · 05-06-2008, 05:36 PM

i ordered the 23 yesterday and it will be here tomorrow. put somoe roounds thru it to get the feel and then ionto the ccw holster it goes! thanks all!

05-02-2008, 06:38 PM	#1
fireguy86 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NE Colorado Posts: 36	Glock 23-Good gun? 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!

05-02-2008, 06:58 PM	#3
fireguy86 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NE Colorado Posts: 36	I'm not looking for a compact, but a full size one I can still coneal carry and cheaply shoot. Think a 9mm fits that or still go with the 23? I dont like the look of 22s. __________________ "When in doubt, empty the magazine." "Those who shoot first live to tell about it later"

05-02-2008, 08:14 PM	#5
fireguy86 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NE Colorado Posts: 36	texas? you need a .45 partner lol __________________ "When in doubt, empty the magazine." "Those who shoot first live to tell about it later"

05-02-2008, 08:50 PM	#6
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,208	My personal preference is for the .40S&W. I own a G27 and worked down from .45ACP to .40S&W. If the .40 was too much recoil/muzzleblast for me, then I'd have dropped down to 9mm. It all depends on what you can safely and proficiently handle. __________________

05-02-2008, 10:53 PM	#7
FISHPOND Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 85	I have a Glock 21 in 45 ACP, I love it, but it is not easily hidden in street clothes, so it sits on my night stand. Have seen the 23 and they look just as good. GLOCK Last edited by FISHPOND; 05-02-2008 at 10:55 PM. Reason: Added link

05-02-2008, 06:42 PM	#2
seven Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 61	I've got a 23C and love it. Never had any problems with it. Over time I think you would want more gun than what's being offered by 9mm. That being said, go with the 40 cal.

05-02-2008, 07:54 PM	#4
Mike Franklin Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poteet, Texas Posts: 90	If you'll be carrying a gun in the US go for the .40. If you might go overseas best get a 9mm. I don't even like leaving Texas so I have a .40.

05-02-2008, 11:18 PM	#8
Glockman23 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4	I love my G23. I really don't think you can go wrong with the .40.

05-02-2008, 11:20 PM	#9
davidmc3 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2	I have a G19 and a G22. The G19 is much cheaper to shoot. If I had it do do over, I would have purchased the G23 rather than the G22. I like the big bore pistols although with the proper ammo the 9mm is more than capable of 'getting the job done'

05-03-2008, 06:54 AM	#10
damage855 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina / Lake Norman Posts: 741	Have two model 23s fit my hand nice and ammo is easy to come by. also you can by a replacement spring kit for about $35 and have about any spare part youll ever need. __________________ If total goverment control will make us all safer, then why are prisons so dangerous?

05-03-2008, 07:05 AM	#11
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,698	My son has a Glock 23 in 40 S&W and it is an excellent pistol, he shoots expert with his and I'm sure you'll love it and with practise you'll shoot that good too. He was issued a new Glock in 45 caliber last week at a meeting ( I forgot the model ) He shoot it everyday last week which is a job requirement and he shoot expert with it. Glocks are great pistols so I wanna say because of it the owners of them do quiet well with them with practise.

05-03-2008, 08:45 AM	#12
TXplt Lost in the Ozone Again Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,177 Images: 4	Glocks very reliable and rugged firearms. You may wish to install aftermarket sights for low light/hi viz (got tru-glos on my G26). 40's fine; if you're going to do alot of shooting I'd consider the 9mm with the high ammo prices. 9mm about as cheap a CF as you can get. Fine stopper with Hi-Performance ammo (115 +p+; Cor-bon 115 JHP; Cor-Bon DPX, Buffalo Bore, etc.). __________________ Old fighter pilots never die.....They just wind up in Texas

05-03-2008, 08:56 AM	#13
Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,580	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. __________________ Paramedic sks forever

05-03-2008, 08:59 AM	#14
PONTIACDM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: OHIO Posts: 192	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. __________________ Heroes are people who do what has 2 be done when it needs 2 be done regardless of the consequences.

05-03-2008, 01:27 PM	#15
DWARREN123 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BETWEEN TN & KY Posts: 658	I have a 23 and 27, like both a whole lot. 40 S&W is a very capable round. Go with what fits you and feels good. __________________ Will shoot for ammo.

05-06-2008, 05:36 PM	#16
fireguy86 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NE Colorado Posts: 36	i ordered the 23 yesterday and it will be here tomorrow. put somoe roounds thru it to get the feel and then ionto the ccw holster it goes! thanks all! __________________ "When in doubt, empty the magazine." "Those who shoot first live to tell about it later"

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