Share Compare Wishlist Warning WARNING ADVERTENCIA Technical Data Caliber .40 S&W System Safe Action Mag. With that responsibility, the department's agencies have all chosen Glock to be what they carry into battle. No more trouble!, and it shoots smoother and with less recoil with the 9 or 40s running through it. Why would you even think that way? Additionally, the Glock 23 comes with three different backstraps, so you can find the perfect fit for your hand size. Naturally I still carried one of my S&W .38 SPL revolvers as a back up. 100% Overthinking things and making up reasons for buying a new firearm. The .40 S&W was a success story. I use the 26 for EDC with 165 gr Winchester Ranger hollow points. Eventually, the powerful .357 Magnum cartridge was chambered in a relatively compact revolver. It has been proven that in real world wound ballistics there is little difference between the 9mm -.40S&W .357 SIG & .45 ACP. If I were to purchase a Gen 2 Kel-Tec SUB-2000, I would also go with 9 mm because the ammo is cheaper and the capacity is larger with 9 mm. TrueGlo TFX sights. I am just trying to help. The newere release with the beavertail backstraps reduce the flip. Engraved Glock 43 Pistol. I firmly believe it a political correct report so woman and small men can qualify with their firearms. But which is better? Thx for your service Ret NYPD! Ive seen this many times, and seen students not only struggle with the 40, but develop flinches and bad habits that take YEARS to break. The Glock 23 is my all time favorite followed by the Bersa Thunder 380 tack driver. My son and I put about 300 rounds downrange with it. In thousands of rounds through it never a single jam (sorry Walter). In 2018, Glock introduced the Gen 5 Glock 26. Which is which? In summery, carry what works best for you regardless of the popularity. Accuracy is pretty good also. Im looking forward to trying out a G23! A few months ago I bought a Glock 27 after shooting a friends. The Smith & Wesson .38 Special handled well and was mild to fire. Our guide to the 6 best Glocks for home defense. I wrote this in case anyone is contemplating buying a longer barrel for any Glock. Chris, Your reply is short, simple, and yet so much more realistic than all the 9mm love and all these FBI reports. If it was plenty good for professional gun fighters in the wild west, what has happened today to make it so much more dangerous? Shot placement means a great deal. I also own and shoot a 500 S&W very well. I felt that a single stack handgun did not offer me enough protection for some situations where I might be out numbered. Larger bullets (with more weight/mass) carry their energy a wee bit longer, and in many cases they penetrate deeper. The addition of a Wolf 9MM barrel gives me a G26, 27 & 19. Glock G45 Gen 5 9MM. Good luck and be safe. That is my choice. Respectfully. It is big to conceal, but I still have my 1911s for summer/t-shirt carry. Have been a CCL holder for 8 years, Qualified first with a Rem. Glock 30/ 10mm conversion barrel is a hard to beat combo.The 17 of flame will terrify anyone one the receiving end Love them full house rounds.Practice, practice practice. So carry what you want, and TRAIN for it. control accuracy and weight all trump power factor once you can no longer be accurate. I agree with you that if youre going to buy a Kel-Tec Sub-2000, its best to buy a 9mm to stay on target and have more rounds. Using that calculation a well rolled bowling ball wins over a .45. 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. We all tried the OEM glock 22 round for the 40 cal ammo, and again no issues. All of this is important as it allows new or existing gun users to pick up a larger Glock 17 (or Glock 19) as a first gun and then purchase a smaller Glock 26 without having to learn the ins and outs of a new firearm. Got a reference? The articles title is Why the Glock 23 should be your new carry gun. Problem was, they were difficult to control without extensive training. Really only a half inch height and length wise, same width. C, THAT SOUNDS LIKE A LOT OF FUN, WOULD BE COOL TO GO THRU THERE WITH EACH BARREL TO SEE WHICH ONE YOUR MORE ACCURATE WITH. I have fired an assortment on calibers from .22 cal. There are others as well. Basically a snubby G23. Model 27 23 22 and a 17 just to use 9mm ammo. I understand that you can shoot the firearm without changing your ejector, but Im just putting it out there that you are not supposed to. ~Dave Dolbee. Getting into firearms later in life, my first handgun was a .40, so naturally I learned from this caliber. All comments are held for moderation and will appear after approval. I carved out the 9 and x-ring with 200 rounds at 45ft, along with with a few fliers that were my fault. @Gunclub: Finally another 10mm fan has posted!! Ive been shooting a 3rd gen. 23 since its conception. PS: I will say that the best thing I ever did was change to a 3.5lb trigger!!! Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I shoot .45 best, so thats what I carry. What is your recommendation on the better method to conceal carry and what holster do you recommend? Energy (work) = force * displacement 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 did a lot of research, and testing before decided which pistol to purchase for my EDC. I had the 9mm barrel in and shot the 2 target a few times as it swung on the 18 chains. Cocked and locked 1911 Commander size, every day, all day. I use two glock22 for home defense and I carry two glick19 on me all the time . The slide is cut for the Shield Sights RMSc footprint, but adapter plates (use aftermarket; MOS plates are known for deficiencies) can be used to mount an optic with a different footprint. I was standing and shooting all Underwood and Buffalo Bore ammo, basically all +P ammo, so this wasnt some kind of smooth bench rest test. Weak grip will induce stovepipes in the 9mm, whereas the snappier recoil of the .40 will cycle the pistol without fail. When you read the headline and then the little blurb from the email it just doesnt make sense. I have purchased a 43 and am well pleased with the concealment and shooting. True to the fact, you can shoot faster with a 9mm. The deciding factor for me was ammo cost and the ability to control the follow-up shot. I even bought a 22 round factory Glock magazine to use as my primary magazine for home defense. This is the realm of the 9mm, .45 ACP, and the .40 S&W as well all of which are almost equally effective in stopping attacks psychologically or through direct CNS hits, but none of which can reliably stop attacks physiologically without neck/head shots. I would think the 500 would have a much better one-shot stop potential. Glock G17 Gen 5 MOS 9MM. The .40 is a result of many studies into problems that have dogged police side arms for over 100 years. America's Ultimate Shooting Sports Discounter, Why the Glock 23 Should be Your New Carry Gun, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window). Why consider these pistols over the 43 or the 26? 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. Changes include: A Pyramid Trigger, same trigger pull weight but significantly better break and dont have the ridges on the trigger. With a 45, not even close. U R Carrying this is not night stand commando. 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. Given how thin they are (1.1 inches) the 43X/48 conceals easily. Rating: 91% . Its just simple logic. For most people, that is going to be the 9mm with the least recoil and the most chances to get that lucky hit to just the right place to put them down. The Glock 30 is thicker but has a shorter grip, Glock 23 has a longer grip and longer barrel too I believe. Ill never learn, just want to have a little fun trying. But in saying that I also carry a Glock 23 with Corbin 135 grain JHP best round Ive found for the 23. The .40 was shoehorned into the 9mm frame in much the same manner and much the same problems surfaced. Marshals Service, BATFE, the DEA and the FBI. A foot-pound is a unit of energy/work. Get reliable and durable Glock magazines right here at your online source for Glock pistols, ammo, and magazines, Palmetto State Armory! I ended up buying the Glock 23 Gen 4 with factory night sights, and am love mine even more than the range rental. It also has a number of great features, such as an ambidextrous magazine release and slide stop. In terms of platforms, Im sick of all that too. Momentum is velocity times mass. We could debate the 9mm from here to Ragnorak, but the fact remains the 9mms wound potential isnt up to the .45 ACPbut the .45 is too heavy to carry. The ejector is not an expensive part, so it just doesnt make sense to not do things the right way. I have owned my Glock 23 for around 20 years and love it. So I switched to a Beretta 92, which I liked, but I eventually decided that I wanted more power. The Glock 26, at 6.41 inches, is more than an inch and a half shorter than the Glock 17. It is a potent, remarkably reliable, and accurate firearm. With that in mind give me the model that holds more ammo. It;s made of solid brass like a bullet and will last forever. I see a lot of comments about the price of ammunition. http://articles.cheaperthandirt.com/handguns-for-first-time-gun-buyers/ 9mm defense loads rate 13 to 14, the .40 runs to 17 and over. 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 !! Can you explain more about if the CZs are noticably more accurate than the Glocks across the board? That depends on what you need in a carry gun and what your preferences are. I went to two different gun shops in town and asked each shop owner what he recommended. I would deffinitly be in the market for one. My yardstick, tape measure and calipers show that each is 7.35 inches long, about 5.0 inches high and 1.18 inches thick. Glock 23: The Glock 23 is a .40 S&W version of the compact Glock 19. It is generally regarded that a power factor of 20 or above is too much for control by most shooters in a personal defense gun. That needs some explNation please. Of course, this is personal preference, but Im an ex-cop, NRA Firearms Instructor, and a competitive shooter. It was a St. St. finish. The 10mm is a great cartridge. Thanks! The 230-grain .45 is at 20; the .45 ACP 185-grain standard load is at about 17. So those are the numbers. A feather is easy to throw, but it looses energy very quickly and floats to the ground. To chime in, I am a sucker for the 40. 33 Likes, 24 Comments - Cd-Johnny Fixtape Stephenson (@cdjohnnyfixtape123) on Instagram: "01-STYLO G-INTRO 02- STAMMAKID FT STYLOG X YARDIE.O.G X DON CRAZY-BLUE DICE . If you are getting more than that, let me know from where, and which gun youre getting it with, and Ill quit reloading for that level. And if I could carry a 30mm chain gun concealed, that would work better than .357 Sig. Also, the early .40 cal Glocks (along with other makers pistols) had occasional problems with blown cases (and sometimes guns) due to insufficient chamber support. And for those of you that like the 9mm, the G 23s 40 cal. The .40S&W was a necked down 10mm because it was putting more hurt on the good guys than the bad guys. My final deciding factor after renting multiple handguns at the range was the versatility that it offers. Make mine 9. Glock, Sig, etc. Clearly, either holds enough cartridges on tap for any foreseeable difficulty. Placement and efficiency wins gunfights, placement and efficiency wins matches. When faced with multiple perps, there is strength in numbers especially when those numbers are bad ass 9mm bullets. orangecrushjedi 2 yr. ago. Tried a Glock 23 GEN four and instantly fell in love. 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. The overall grip design to my way of thinking and comfort is superior to the Glock. Lol !! Ive been carrying a 23 for a couple of years now. The Gen 2 guns also added the large frame models in .45 ACP and 10mm, as well as the Glock 22 and Glock 23 in .40 S&W. The Glock 24 - a longslide model in .40 S&W - was also released for competition shooters looking to make Major Power Factor, which cycled in and out of the product lineup. LWDist. Here are a few articles to help you make your decision What really frustrates me is the mindless nonsense that is palmed off as reality when during the most violent time in the history of our country shootists regularly engaged confrontations with black powder single shot firearms and black powdder cartridges like the 45 colt and the 44-40. I like having slightly different setups and feel totally comfortable with either. Its not a problem for me. I found no significant difference in flip/recoil on the Gen 4 23. The size and shape of the Glock 23 is identical to that of the Glock 19. Small fast bullets hit with impressive numbers, but since they are in fact small(ish) they lose momentum quickly. The Glock 26 is the balancing act between size and capacity. Recently got another for my wife, also a CCL holder, for her to qualify with next time. The frame and the slide are slimmer because they would be. I carried the Glock 19 on duty and the Glock 26 as an off duty. What am I missing? I have seen an increase in velocity, FP and penetration. Which Is Better For Concealed Carry? It does get a bit tiresome, Rick, I agree. The harmonics just do not match me. I suppose practice pays off. In 2009, he co-founded the defense and security blog Japan Security Watch. Good grief, Im 70, slightly crippled, just like to level the field as much as possible! On paper, the differences are marginal, but they can really add up to the right person. I also have the G26. As for myself, I like the Glock 23. Thank You. A person might also bring up the Glock 26 Gen 5. Anyway, Im a 23 fan. It has functioned flawlessly with all 3 calibers! I carry the G23 & G19. The numbers are what the numbers are, and the 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP all far significantly short of the 600 ft-lbf minimum required to stop attacks immediately and reliably without direct CNS hits.. Well, Big Dave, if you go by the number of police shootings and their poor shot placement, its more like 9 out of 10LOL!! I guess if you are going to use the firearm to plink around with at the rangeKnock yourself out, but life or death situation I would strongly advise the you have the proper internal parts for the caliber being used. More ammo in a lighter gun and lighter dual-mag pouch. I had a guy in the lane next to me the other day with a Glock 17. 10-round magazine capacity. The Glock 26 has a staggered (double stack) magazine, and the Glock 43 does not. 02-06-20, 11:42 #3 1911-A1 Senior Member Join Date Jun 2007 Posts 1,234 Feedback Score 0 A comparison between the Glock 17 and Glock 26 is illustrative. Revolver .357 Magnum With Optic, Maverick 88 Home Defense Shotgun Cheap but Reliable, Throwback Thursday: The Rise and Fall of the .25 ACP, Turkey Hunting 101 Guns and Gear Preparation, Henry Homesteader 9mm Carbine Classic Look, Modern Performance, Throwback Thursday: All About Bullet Grain, 10 Best AR-15 Alternatives (5.56 NATO Semi-Auto Rifles). Glock Gen 3 I tried my brand new Stormlake 6 barrel today in my Glock 20. The 9mm Wolf barrel is more accurate than the stock G27 .40 S&W barrel but weighs more due to the extra thickness and allows the use of lead ammunition, great for reloaders. Ive had my G23 for 20 years and friends with Walters and wheel guns are jealous. A poor grip gives a greater precieved recoil a correct firm grip less! Glock G19 Gen 5 9MM. For a self-defense shooter who is willing to rely on a psychological stop or neck/head shot to stop an attack, basically ANY handgun round will get the job done. I love my Glock 23. Retired NYPD here. True there is more recoil in the G23 but there is more knock down power that comes along with that recoil. Your discussions, feedback and comments are welcome here as long as they are relevant and insightful. The 9mm size handgun is ideal for carrying and for hand fit. My daily carry is a G23!! Yeah, Glocks are reliable no one can argue that. The Glock 26 has less recoil, more ammo capacity, and cheaper ammo. 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. Ammo Expense 9mm wins EDC Subjective Power factor duh, 23 wins but if you cannot control/dont practice except qualifying then if you hit its more power but control on the firing line is well, controlled. 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. I have the best of both worlds, I bought the KKM The model 23 does all that! The Glock 23's compact frame is a good balance between full-size and sub-compact pistols, and its stock 13-round capacity is certainly adequate for most purposes. I totally agree with you. All the numerical mumbo jumbo aside none of what is posted here matters if you cant place your rounds where you want, so in my humble opinion its okay to be a ballistics freak and and carry the conversation with impressive math, but the fact is accuracy should also be part of the formula and part of this discussion. Hmmm: Not on my loved-ones lives or my life!! I tried really hard to like the 40. The Glock 26 trades magazine capacity for compactness. Good for you! Were the would cavities from .40s that much better than 9s? 3) Its easier on the gun, though this probably wont matter for occasional or moderate shooters. 4 U 23 may win because you can control it well I can control it well and did so in USPSA but I chose the 9mm because of everything noted above. Glock 19C Gen 4 9MM. I like at least 10 rounds . In terms of the dimensions, the Glock 23 has an overall length of 6.85 inches, a height of 5 inches, and finally an overall width of 1.26 inches. With those kinds of numbers, it would be irresponsible if we did not dedicate a lot of coverage to Glock. Glock periodically pushes out new versions of its handguns, conservatively adding new features when they become available. I shoot the 43 well and for me at 5'6, 190lbs the 43 disappears IWB., this is my daily carry and I don't regret the purchase. I now own 3 G23s (a Gen 2 and 2 Gen 3s). The Glock 26, referred to by the company itself as the Baby Glock, is a compact weapon that can carry as much ammunition as full-sized nine millimeter handguns. for police. I forgot to say that this test was done at 25 yards. They just arent, well, they are just, well, plastic. The Glock is easily field stripped and maintained. Why choose between them carry them both as you see fit on a day to day basis. 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. Double action; 1.26-inch barrel; If you have problems with a 19, you'll have the same issues with a 26. and .40 cal ammo is plentiful and inexpensive to fire compared to the other firearms I own. Your equation instead found the momentum of the bullet: Its also great for low light conditions. I think if a small light fast moving bullet was superior then we would use a .223 to hunt Elk instead of the 30-.06. Two back surgeries forced the change so I traded in my Para P12 for the Glock. Guns with short barrels and small magazines, subcompacts are meant for those who favor carry-ability over firepower and range. You can follow him on Twitter: @KyleMizokami. So, instead of improving training and competency, it was easier to lower the bar on ammo.The FBI isnt fooling me! This is understandable. Thanks for the info. It is harder for me to handle the Nano 9mm than the G27 in .40. That was everything and a bag of chips, until a friend handed me a G23 to try. Also use it as my handgun of choice in training. For those considering a compact pistol and moving from the .45, the Glock 23 offers the best of both worlds. Any difference is not going to be signification enough to make a difference in the chaos of use. The Glock 32 has excellent accuracy and power just like my Ruger GP100 .357 magnum. each one said they carried the glock 23. that was good enough for me. I had the G19 and traded to the G23. Also, we use high-powered rifle rounds to take game because we expect (and intend) to only take one shot. striker-fired .45 ACP. The first Glock pistol (Glock 17) hit the market in 1982 designed and manufactured by the Austrian engineer Gaston Glock. Let us know what you think in the comments. We own a small gun store in NC inside a bigger, regular store & building supply co., I try to grab every glock I can. Initially my G23 was just OK until I made a few modifications, now it is my EDC and favorite firearm. The shield arms 43x mags make it easy to carry 15+1. On paper, the differences between the two guns actually appears to be pretty minimal: As you can see, the differences in terms of size between the two guns are pretty minimal. The "Baby Glocks" as they were called were popular for both. Glock is just one of many and it may be a good choice for some its however not always the best choice. Scroll through the gallery above and click on the next pages below to see the three Glocks G22 Gen4, G23 Gen4 and G27 Gen4 used by the U.S. I love my Gen 4 Glock 23! The firing pin block and safety lever in the trigger are the whole show. Compared: Glock 19 vs Glock 26 Hammer Striker 90.5K subscribers Subscribe 667K views 5 years ago We are often asked about the topic of choosing between the Glock 26 and Glock 19. I also shoot .44 Magnum very well, but cant practically carry a 44 Magnum. The Glock 19 is a semi-automatic pistol designed and manufactured since 1988 by Glock for military and police forces. On the back is a screw on brass piece with a switch inside protected by rubber. I have owned 4 G23s (Needless to say, I Love the G23) One of which my Bro. However, it is erroneous to assume that the G26 is simply a G19, as "Nate M." of Gunivore points out: "The G26 is more than just the 17 and 19's 'little brother.'. It jammed up 1 or 2 times every mag! The Glock 48 is much the same, just with a 4.2-inch barrel, essentially a single-stack Glock 19. 9mm is substantially less expensive, which affords greater opportunities for range time and training for most people on their own dime. 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. It measures 7.36" x 5.04" x 1.26" overall, with the Glock's "signature" boxy shape. In the end, we have to look at the market. I could not be happier. Thats not completely trueyou may swap 40 cal and 357 sig barrels, but for the 9mm the ejector must be changed. That way someone would have the smaller slide, but the ability to use double stack magazines. I have a Dawson sight and a polished ghost trigger bar at 3+ lbs.Wilson 115 gr whitebox RN ammo shoots about 99.9% of the time. Also added a Combat Armory G23 threaded barrel, and KAK 9/16 compensator. I have 3 and bought my first one as a graduation gift for myself from paramedic school back in 1996. I put reflective tape on my old range targets bulls eyes so that it will light up when I hit my mark dead on. A .45 caliber pistol such as the excellent Glock 21 is a stretch for most hand sizes. U HAVE TO CARRY WHAT U CAN SHOOT WELL not what power factor people talk about. Those are facts established from years of scientific testing and evaluations of actual shootings. I have thought about going to a 19. Evidently they have forgotten how badly they campaigned for the .40. I switched to the G19 Gen 4 as my primary carry gun because the combination of the finger grooves on the front of the grip and the sharp recoil from factory .40 S&W rounds made my strong-hand ring finger hurt to the point that I developed a flinch after just a few rounds. Found by: I also spent around $130 for a 9mm drop in barrel for the 23 converting it into a 19 same pistol 2 calibers thinking of getting a .357 SIG barrel also much cheaper than getting 3 pistols. I have thought about buying one for my G20 to increase accuracy, but I felt that since the front sight is not extended, then accuracy improvements would be limited. All of my ARs have 3.5 Gisselle triggers and its a comfortable weight for me. The weapon measures 6.41 inches long with a 3.42 inch barrel. The Smith & Wesson Model 19, and the later Model 13, were great service revolvers. I carried a 26 forever because I carried spare 17 rounders with it. 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