With each iteration, Glock simultaneously improved the overall design and made it smaller and more useful to concealed carriers and those who needed a discrete handgun. Why be limited to one Cal. A few customizations help too. Actually carry the full size 15 rd spare. Your choice of the 10mm reflects experience I am certain. But I wouldnt. In the end, we have to look at the market. Recoil is not a problem and overall the gun is well put together and functions good. I have multiple old range targets taped up throughout my property, and use them to train while moving about the property. It doesnt say you HAVE (in all caps? It;s made of solid brass like a bullet and will last forever. Even better, they are . If there is ever another ammo shortage, or a SHTF situation my G 23 with the additional barrels I have purchased for around $100 each will give me a better chance of securing ammo. Engraved Glock 43 Pistol. My 1st take on the barrel is that there were more shots on target, in the black, than with my stock barrel. With all the new ammo on the market its really hard to say which has more stopping power. Get reliable and durable Glock magazines right here at your online source for Glock pistols, ammo, and magazines, Palmetto State Armory! Just stands to reason that the benefits of a .40 S&W round get over looked. Thanks for reading. Share your experiences with the Glock 23, 19 or your preferred Glock in the comment section. I use and like Glocks. The shorter grip precludes getting purchase with the pinky, which is where most of human grip strength comes from. Then, delivering your heat in bigger caliber makes sense. Should be, in the authors opinion. If that is a 40 more power to you. My Glock 21 .45 acp is my favorite range/home defense pistol. Arc Angel said: I, also, think you'll find 45 ACP to be easier to control during rapid fire than either 40 caliber, or 10mm. I think they were around $ 180.00. So do Springfield, Sig, Baretta, Browning,DE, Ruger, HK and others. I own the glock 23 and use it as my EDC I have to say it never feels like its weighing down or anything of the sort. I liked the baby glock,now reading this I know which one I like better, the 26. From manual of operation to feel, the Glock 26 is for all intents and purposes the same gun. I traded because I wanted a mid-range Glock. Alternately, it is a handgun with a standard. Chris, when you can have three for a couple hundred dollars more? For home defense I have a 22 round magazines in 40 cal, and a 12 gauge shotgun. If you wanted to get a subcompact Glock in 9mm, you come down to Glock 26 vs 43, as those are the two choices after all. In 45 acp the model 30SF and in 9 mm the model 43. $1,249.99 SKU: TTI-CCP (CUSTOMER SUPPLIED) Model Firearm: Required Generation: Required Combat Master Slide Cuts: Required Barrel Color: Required Optic Cut: Required Sight Set: Required Stipple Type: Required Scallop Cut: Required Undercut: Required Grip Reduction: Required Would you like a Backstrap Blend (Gen 5 Models Only): Required Now you can shoot the cheaper 9 mm ammo. A .45 caliber pistol such as the excellent Glock 21 is a stretch for most hand sizes. I carry concealed with a 15 round mag when Im out with my family. I forgot to say that this test was done at 25 yards. This brings us to the obvious comparison. Price (Winner: Glock 23) You can score the Glock 22 Gen 5 for $649.99 . That is still my main carry gun and I have about 10,000 rounds through it. I did a lot of research, and testing before decided which pistol to purchase for my EDC. rounds from G2 Research and quite frankly, certainly would doubt that after the first hit, the attacker would keep coming. The original 158-grain RNL .38 load was often called a widowmaker because it failed the officers carrying it. One other factor in my decision was the ability to easily change out the barrel to also shoot 9mm, and 357 SIG in a couple minutes for a couple hundred dollars more, So I can practice with slightly cheaper 9mm ammo, or if SHF I have three choices of ammo that can be used , if one type ammo is in limited supply. PS: I will say that the best thing I ever did was change to a 3.5lb trigger!!! Lol . [2022], Glock 42 vs 43. I keep hearing of all these Latest FBI reports I would really like to see them. I bought a Glock 23C and put in a #15 spring and stainless rod rather than the plastic I also put in a slide buffer. employees can do that very, very well with what they practice with. The 10mm was supposed to be the answer to the underpowered duty rounds that the Miami PD carried. I also have the G26. Ive owned glocks a long time. Empty weight measures 21.16. If you want to see a significant improvement in you accuracy, use a LASERLYTE trainer cartridge to practice between trips to the range. The addition of a Wolf 9MM barrel gives me a G26, 27 & 19. It is harder for me to handle the Nano 9mm than the G27 in .40. Otherwise, the self-defense shooter is still at risk while an attacker bleeds out, no matter what round is used. Years ago, I started my collection with a Ruger P89, which for me was quite unreliable. 9mm defense loads rate 13 to 14, the .40 runs to 17 and over. On the back is a screw on brass piece with a switch inside protected by rubber. The Glock 19 comes with two 15-round stock mags while the Glock 23 comes with two 13-round stock mags. This is the equivalent of the Glock 17, in a more compact form. Upon retirement I had to turn in my G19 since I couldnt afford to purchase it. Also, I have read that, with current ammunition technology, the 9mm round is just as effective in FBI terminal ballistics testing as both the .45 and .40 calibers. I just hate the snappy recoil. "You can have peace. Thanks Chris, but I called Lone Wolf and they dont have any. So thanks for the info! Like to old saying goes follow the money. I get a better purchase on the grip with it over the G 23. She can practically shoot the 23 one handed. The Glock 23 isnt for everyone, but which handgun is? Well, as we mention in our Glock 43X review, the longer grip gives your hands more purchase which makes it a lot easier to shoot, and that matters. Why does my carry gun HAVE to be a Glock? I have a good comfortable grip with increased round count. Overall, the Glock 23 is not only a good concealed carry handgun, but an acceptable service pistol as well. The permanent wound tracks in gel between .40 and .45 are pretty much the same. Other than a single pistol class back in 2014 Im a self taught shooter, and I can EASILY draw, fire 3 rds, and hit center mass of my IDPA target with all 3 in less than 3 seconds from 10 yds. I found no significant difference in flip/recoil on the Gen 4 23. So, the G22s and G23s are being swapped out for 4th Gen G19s. I use the 26 for EDC with 165 gr Winchester Ranger hollow points. A few months ago I bought a Glock 27 after shooting a friends. You need to place accurate and deadly force upon the target, regardless of repeated, exact shot placement and these Gov. I will never go back. They weigh but 23.6 ounces unloaded and pump up to about 32 ounces loaded. The Smith & Wesson .38 Special handled well and was mild to fire. In any case, the gun holds 18 of those. I now own 3 G23s (a Gen 2 and 2 Gen 3s). U R Carrying this is not night stand commando. Yes, they make a fine firearm no question. I went over there and I see what you mean. Im being totally serious when I say that. And I believe this is what this article is about a glock 23 i dont think a Kel-Tech 2000 is in the same category as a glock 23 handgun so how can u compare the two. The 230-grain .45 is at 20; the .45 ACP 185-grain standard load is at about 17. I had the G19 and traded to the G23. I simply can NOT shoot the 40 S&W cartridge as well as my 45s. On the flip side, I use the 43 when its hot outside and i wearing shorts or its just not feasible to carry the larger thicker Glock, both guns have a definite use in a given situation, up to the user what he needs. TrueGlo TFX sights. The only reason to move up is if you are yourself large enough that the recoil does not slow or drive your shots off target and slow enough on the trigger that you are not getting to those bottom two shots in a reasonable amount of time anyways (about 2 seconds). Trigger reset is rapid. You can carry your Kimber around with you 24/7 if you want. Now got the same barrel length as a full-size G22 and 100 fps more velocity for woods carry. The barrels can be changed out to shoot 9mm, and 357 SIG, in addition to the 40 barrel that comes with it.. There was a little more flash using the same white box ammo. I shoot 4 Glocks: G35/3 in .40, G30/4 in .45, G19/4 in 9mm., G42/4 in .380. Not only do you get more capacity, but better accuracy, more controllability, and a less steep learning curve. I own five Glocks total. 2 of them are Gen3 and one is a Gen4 The first one I converted had some ejection trouble, so I talked to the local Glock Guru. The platform has proven to be reliable and Glocks pros are winning more than their share of competitions. Share Compare Wishlist Warning WARNING ADVERTENCIA Technical Data Caliber .40 S&W System Safe Action Mag. e204W68c:Uf>h@TB(D@FlH J L PN "DP )R 2T 5V 9X DZ S \ dt^ p` \b ,d \f h j 'l *n .Pp 1r 4t 84v Ax E z H| L4~ O SP V Z| ^ a eL h l p' t " w"- { ~ l 8 ' . She will still have the 9! barrel can be changed out to a 9mm on for @ $100, and you can even use Gen 3 magazines that can be had for cheap. The Glock 23 The 23 is just a bit smaller than the 22, with a minus-two capacity in its magazine compared to the 22. Additionally, despite being relatively new to Glocks, Ive put 1500 rounds though my G34s and G26 with zero malfunctions using 5 different loads. The Shooter's Log, is to provide informationnot opinionsto our customers and the shooting community. I am faster and more accurate with either a glock 21, 30 or my 19. I went to two different gun shops in town and asked each shop owner what he recommended. A poor grip gives a greater precieved recoil a correct firm grip less! The Glock 17, 19, and 26 are incredibly simple, high-performance platforms. It is a well-balanced and reliable handgun, and it is all Glock. But anyone worth shooting is worth shooting twice so itll work. My son and I put about 300 rounds downrange with it. GLOCK 26 Similar in size and weight to the small-frame snub-nose revolvers it has replaced, the GLOCK 26 fires the popular 9 mm Luger cartridge with minimum recoil and more on-target accuracy at a fast rate of fire. To reach the same threshold in a 9 mm or a 40 you have to run at near maximum pressure. To this day, it is still one of the most popular Glocks for concealed carry. I have owned my Glock 23 for around 20 years and love it. Its almost like I am unconsciously anticipating a recoil that does not exist. The Glock 23 is snag-free, fast into action, and simply feels good in the hands. There is a weight difference between the weapons. .380 can not reliably do the job for which it would be needed, regardless of whether anyone would voluntarily stand in front of it. The good thing about the 23 is that for a $100 barrel you can have a 9mm if you dont like it, but not the other way around. and reloading for 40 yrs., the Ruger GP 100 is the most rugged revolver today and the best load to reach 600 fpe in the RUGER literally wrecked a S&W 65 and bulged the cylinder of a Dan Wesson Mod.14. The articles title is Why the Glock 23 should be your new carry gun. BUT, more is not necessarily better. What is your recommendation on the better method to conceal carry and what holster do you recommend? So is the 1911, but that is another subject. There are others as well. The only 9mm I own is the Glock 43 because Im Florida sometimes I need to go a bit smaller. Having less slide mass also means you feel a bit more snap in the wrist under recoil. @Bob Campbell: Thanks for your reply. Getting into firearms later in life, my first handgun was a .40, so naturally I learned from this caliber. Just because you always 10 over the speed limit, doesnt mean you cant get a ticket someday. IMHO; even if you didnt know anything about firearms ballistics, just lining up the 3 caliber cartridges along side each other, to say the 9mm equals the .40 cal and .45 ACP is foolish. ~Dave Dolbee. Evidently they have forgotten how badly they campaigned for the .40. Id bet that if you were to have issues in the future with your firearm and you told Glock that or Glock found out that you werent properly switching out the parts for the appropriate caliber they will say you voided your warranty. I love how the G27 shoots with or without the G23 mag. I tried both the Glock 19 & 23 in the Gen 3, and Gen 4 versions, as well as several other manufacturers pistols. Point? Glock, Sig, etc. you said it yourself. Thanks! Tried a Glock 23 GEN four and instantly fell in love. They did not crack or blow, but magnum recoil was hard on small parts. I just purchased a Glock 26 about 3 hours ago I appreciate those comments helps had in here about the Glock 26 made me feel better about getting it I did test fire Glock 26 in the shooting range before I bought this one so far I'm very happy with it I bought it for concealment concealed carry I have my permit I just need to round up a good holster for it thank you very much. Some particularly salient points from the FBI reports Executive Summary: Most of what is common knowledge with ammunition and its effects on the human target are rooted in myth and folklore I managed to get 38 rounds through it (no jams) before the shooting range closed down with a rain and wind storm. Have been a CCL holder for 8 years, Qualified first with a Rem. Regarding ammo, I know about the dumbed down off the shelf ammo, so I order from UnderwoodAmmo, because they are known for full loads, and I have seen YouTube FPS tests to prove it, and trust me I feel the difference in my guns, like rotating Underwood and other makers of ammo at the shooting range. You comment on follow the money is not well take. Which Is Better For Concealed Carry? They seem to have a well thought out design. Been in the firearms business for the better part of 40 yrs, owned and shot just about everything made. The 29 is concealable, and the 20 could be with the proper clothes and holster. So now that we understand that there's another slim 9mm Glock that's easier to conceal than a Glock 19, let us broaden the field a bit. I have weak hands and wrists and I dont find the recoil difficult at all. want a 9 mm carry gun It can also be looked at as preaching to the choir. check out the new GLOCK 43. Of all people, I didnt know that the author word answer positively to my 10mm comment . The first Glock pistol (Glock 17) hit the market in 1982 designed and manufactured by the Austrian engineer Gaston Glock. I gave my Glock 23 to my wife and now use my Glock 32 .357 sig as my carry pistol. (The PF isnt the whole picturethe full-size Glock 21 .45 is among the easiest-kicking handguns in the Glock line due to size and weight.). I dont want shot with either. One of the most competitive markets in the world of handguns is the subcompact market. If I want something small, I carry a Glock 26. There are so many voices that claim them to be the same pistols, but there are some subtle differences when you compare Glock 26 vs 27.. The "Baby Glocks" as they were called were popular for both. I did try using the G23 with a Lone Wolf 9mm barrel but experienced a lot of jams with it during high round-count training classes. At the time when my dept. Get the 23 and a conversion barrel. Not completely sure if that was me or the gun, but nonetheless. Sig Sauer was everything to me. I have the LT-40, and love it. The larger mag sticks out the grip by an inch but doesnt affect handling. 3) Its easier on the gun, though this probably wont matter for occasional or moderate shooters. I carry the G23 & G19. Sorry, Bob, but this statement is a fallacy: the fact remains the 9mms wound potential isnt up to the .45 ACP.. I dont have any affiliation with any gun manufacturer. The Smith & Wesson Model 19, and the later Model 13, were great service revolvers. More ammo in a lighter gun and lighter dual-mag pouch. Ive been shooting a 3rd gen. 23 since its conception. Thanks for your answer, Dave. The slide is the same width, the grip is the same width, and they shave off a bit of the backstrap. Kyle Mizokami is a defense and national-security writer based in San Francisco who has appeared in the Diplomat, Foreign Policy, War is Boring and the Daily Beast. Already own one or all three? LWDist. Considering a 23 over a 19 for my first Glock. You will save a ton on ammo, and can practice any time, or place. Ammo Expense 9mm wins I personally keep mine loaded with either the civic duty or R.I.P. In my reasonably informed assessment, 9mm currently reigns king in terms of cost/performance ratio, at least in pistol calibers. The first runs of .40 caliber ammunition did not display a high degree of accuracy. For those considering a compact pistol and moving from the .45, the Glock 23 offers the best of both worlds. He never said you HAVE to use a Glock. ! Dang dude, relax! Each have their pros and cons, more pros than cons, the difference in power between any of the 3 makes no difference if you do not hit what you shoot at. Hmmm: Not on my loved-ones lives or my life!! Firearms must be shipped via Fedex Overnight, to your selected FFL. to .44 mag. So, with the power issue being generally a matter of preference, all other factors must be the determination. This is a flat rate, $40 charge. True to the fact, you can shoot faster with a 9mm. I am certain a .45 can be made as light as a 9mm, but the .900-inch long cartridge case demands a long grip frame. So, it can be a good choice for a concealed carry gun. 2023 Alien Gear Holsters. I have a 17 Gen 3 so having interchangeable magazines would be the game changer for me and the 26. Im not sure, but I think kinetic energy would be a better indicator of destructive power. One 357 Sig to center mass is not better than 10 .22LR accurate hits to center mass. Never looked back! The Glock Model 23 is chambered for the .40 Smith & Wesson cartridge. Finally added an extended slide release for convenience. That is if they didnt drop dead first! I ended up buying the Glock 23 Gen 4 with factory night sights, and am love mine even more than the range rental. I have a G19C G3. The most effective use of the Glock 23 for self-defense would be to swap out the .40 S&W barrel for a .357 SIG barrel from a Glock 32, and use .357 SIG ammo rather than .40 S&W. Neither Glock features a manual safety. Heres the link laserlyte.com/products/trainer-lt-cartridge/ I am pretty sure CTD has them for sale on their website. As for myself and always on my own time and my own dime- and often in uniform when I could- it is the cocked and locked Colt 1911 .45, Government Model. Back to the point, the .40 s&w is an excellent bridge between the 9mm and the .45 acp. Glock doesn't make a 26 MOS or 43 MOS, so adding an optic would require either a gunsmith or an aftermarket slide if you decided you want one at some point. Good shooting The Glock 26 is a subcompact 9mm firearm also known as the original "Baby Glock." This weapon has been around for well over a decade, and was originally intended for concealed carry. One thing to note is that the Gen 4 recoil spring makes a noticeable reduction in recoil for .40 caliber. I have 3 and bought my first one as a graduation gift for myself from paramedic school back in 1996. . Even my Carry weapon which is an S&W Shield 40. That makes the Glock 26 wider, but it also adds carrying capacity. Knock down power has been disproven. Youre mistaking Einstein for Isaac Newton. Viridian Weapon Technologies. Perceived recoil is not much different for me between the 2. That comes at the cost of being somewhat more difficult to concealbut also comes with the ability to use 15+1 Shield Arms magazines. Everything Ive said here can be said for any auto pistol caliber. window.PixleeAsyncInit = function() {Pixlee.init({apiKey:"D9gKCa4iiyIe5iWAbR33"});Pixlee.addSimpleWidget({lightbox:true, widgetId:2208963});}; 9mm or .40 S&W? All Rights Reserved. . Decked out the Kel Tec. When shooting the 9s, for some crazy reason, I cannot match the accuracy of my. However, given that the adoption of the 40 S&W cartridge was driven in no small part by FBI ballistics research after the Miami shootout, its worth discussing the most recent FBI research in light of modern hollow-point ammunition. Naturally I still carried one of my S&W .38 SPL revolvers as a back up. Anyone expecting a one-shot stop with a handgun in a defensive situation is either an exceptional marksman (in which case caliber wont matter), or theyre in for quite the surprise. A firearm left at home cannot protect you. Glock currently represents over 60 percent of all handgun sales and Glock has enjoyed the lions share of sales for many years. Ive had my G23 for 20 years and friends with Walters and wheel guns are jealous. Nothing wrong with that, but they ignore the .40. Eventually I sent the G23 off to get a grip modification to remove the finger grooves, but still found the sharp recoil to be an issue so Ive stuck with the G19. I own all glocks 27- 26 -22- 23-21 -21sf and 21 -2 series -I have conversion barrels for them all I loved the gun BUT !! [2022], Glock 43 vs M&P Shield: Attack of the Single Stack. Another, the Beretta Nano, carries eight nine-millimeter Luger rounds. Can you explain more about if the CZs are noticably more accurate than the Glocks across the board? All of my ARs have 3.5 Gisselle triggers and its a comfortable weight for me. 9mm/.40/.45/.357sig; Im honestly sick of hearing it all. I purchased a glock 43 and a glock 27 love both pistols . In summery, carry what works best for you regardless of the popularity. Mass, m, is usually given in grains and the speed, v, in feet per second but kinetic energy, Ek, is typically given in foot-pound force (abbreviated ft-lbf). Self preference comes with experience with each of these firearms. This is bullet weight times velocity divided by 1,000. Glock G22 4.49-inch 40 S&W Gas Nitride. While certainly visually impressive, a large jet of flame at the barrel is a sign that theres too much (or too slow) powder in your ammunition for the barrel length. It definitely is an unusually powerful mid size frame. The Glock 26 is essentially a chopped Glock 19, with about a half-inch of the barrel and about three-quarters of an inch of the grip cut off. I just try to practice. 2) Its easier on the shooter, which both encourages regular practice and makes followup shots faster and easier. The trigger reach (back of the grip to the face of the trigger) is 2.83 inches on the Glock 26, but 2.56 inches on the Glock 43. A general consensus was reachedsupported by well-documented cases and by researchthat the 9mm wasnt enough for police work. Weak grip will induce stovepipes in the 9mm, whereas the snappier recoil of the .40 will cycle the pistol without fail. The Glock 26 is actually several handguns in one. It upsets them, and they fall all over themselves to stop someone from doing what they don't like. 40s. This mix of simplicity and performance makes Glock pistols one of the best choices for any type of shooting, especially high stress shooting contexts like competitions and defensive incidents. Ive been carrying that since 2008, completely stock. Good grief, Im 70, slightly crippled, just like to level the field as much as possible! One Federal agency rushed to adopt the Glock 32 and went back to the 9mm because the officers were not qualifying to the previous high standard with the Glock 23. Many shooters find themselves choosing the 9mm if they want a lot of shots and the .45 if they want knockdown power. In 2018, Glock introduced the Gen 5 Glock 26. I see so many complaining about the recoil of the .40 and slower follow up shots, less capacity blah blah. I can use the G19 mags in the G27 as well. But when I tried the Gen 4 version of both pistols, the difference in recoil wasnt even noticable. My little keltec P-11 9mm will shoot almost 1/4 inch back is it optimal no but many people dont know there Glock or sig or ruger may not fire and have no idea what out of battery is or that the trigger wont pull. Also the 9 mm round is more lethal in a carbine than a handgun, due to the longer barrel. I carried the Glock 19 on duty and the Glock 26 as an off duty. The 40 is a baseball. We. Although having confidence in your gun & ammo choices is very important even if based on myths & misinformation. It wont hurt your bank account so its practical to shoot. Shot placement means a great deal. When I was a correctional officer on the PERT team and a armed nuclear security officer we trained to shoot center mass nevertheless targeting the triangle(eye sockets down to the nasal cavity) the 9mm will get the job done. 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