. I shoot 9mm out of mine sometimes and I dont really even notice a difference recoil wise but I can see a big difference in how much my steel targets move!!! It was newly manufactured, and came with the regular backstraps, as well as the beavertail backstraps and shoots better and softer than the earlier manufactured Gen 4s I rented without the beavertail backstraps. We own a small gun store in NC inside a bigger, regular store & building supply co., I try to grab every glock I can. The Glock 23 will hold less ammunition but a larger round, and be ever so slightly larger than the Glock 19. Why consider these pistols over the 43 or the 26? Glocks or any other brand have nothing to do with nuclear physics. The 19/23 is so manageable, if you need something smaller, you'd be better served with a single stack and save on the width. The G23 always works with lightly-built shooters where the G19 fails. The Gen 5 also includes a new dot pattern on the grip, backstrap and front strap for a better hold, ambidextrous slide stops, and a new slide finish, called nDLC, for protection from corrosion and wear. At its core it is a subcompact pistol with a larger than average magazine capacity. I tried both the 19 and the 23 in Gen 3 & 4 versions before purchasing the Gen 4 23. The barrel is 3.42 inches long, and the weapon weighs in at 21.71 ounces unloaded. I love my Glock 23. Those are facts established from years of scientific testing and evaluations of actual shootings. I love my Gen 4 Glock 23! The same goes for the Glock 48. GLOCK 23 The GLOCK 23 combines compact dimensions for both open and concealed carry, with minimum weight, despite its substantial magazine capacity in 40 S&W caliber. I'm looking for a better ccw, i've looked up small ones since i'm small. So we have a pistol that hits hard, but kicks harder. Thanks for reading. That is my choice. Evidently they have forgotten how badly they campaigned for the .40. Its long grip and weight softens the recoil and reduces the muzzle flip that facilitates follow-up shots. I can't be the only one out there who sees this as an absurd proposition. It is,in my opinion a great carry weapon. An accessory rail sits along the front of the frame to mount lasers and weapon lights. U R Carrying this is not night stand commando. I have never bought into the .40 caliber trend, though I am interested in the power 10mm round. 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. 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. Any difference is not going to be signification enough to make a difference in the chaos of use. Some people insist on the smallest gun they can get (Rule One and so on) and the deepest possible concealment, either as a general rule or because they carry in a non-permissive (though lawful) environment. I own four Glocksthe 19, 26, 36 and, most recently, the 23 Gen 3. Shoots great. As far as the weight goes, the Glock 26 weighs slightly over 21 ounces. If you look on the CTD site, And compare Brand to Brand like the PMC Bronze, the 9mm is about 30-35% cheaper. For years. It wont hurt your bank account so its practical to shoot. No more trouble!, and it shoots smoother and with less recoil with the 9 or 40s running through it. It has been proven that in real world wound ballistics there is little difference between the 9mm -.40S&W .357 SIG & .45 ACP. R5-GL19. Glock gave us the model 23 in 1990an incredibly significant year in the firearms industry. I do like a larger caliber (not 40 but its a great round for very smaller power factor) like 45acp/w night sights- but my firearm for nightstand is the Mossberg 590 shockwave for the bump in the night. It would be a shame if this is true as it then taints the Blog as a whole for everyone. Thanks! Ive looked for the new G23, but nothing else stands out, theyre either not aesthetically pleasing, or I dont like how they feel in my hand. 's blog. 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.. Two back surgeries forced the change so I traded in my Para P12 for the Glock. I do have the LaserLyte 40 Cal training cartridge, and love to train with it between trips to the range. 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). PS: I will say that the best thing I ever did was change to a 3.5lb trigger!!! The Gen 5 features the Glock Marksman Barrel with enhanced right-hand polygonal rifling and an improved barrel crown. The Springfield XD has many more safety devices, a far better trigger, doesnt feel like a 2X4 in your hand and is just a plain better pistol. I liked the baby glock,now reading this I know which one I like better, the 26. He shot up his entire target with no notable grouping whatsoever. We all tried the OEM glock 22 round for the 40 cal ammo, and again no issues. The Glock 43 is a very good fit in that instance. I am just trying to help. I personally keep mine loaded with either the civic duty or R.I.P. I have thought about going to a 19. Not only do you get more capacity, but better accuracy, more controllability, and a less steep learning curve. The .40 is a result of many studies into problems that have dogged police side arms for over 100 years. Also, when it comes to the magazine capacity, the Baby Glock has a standard one of 10+1. G26 GEN 5 FS. The Lone Wolf salesman said theres a different Lone Wolf in Idaho that may have them, but Im going to focus on Glockmeister. The frame and the slide are slimmer because they would be. I have a G19C G3. Improving perfection is hard but these modifications makes the .40 much easier and faster shooter for me. The 9mm is a good round dont get me wrong. Heres the link laserlyte.com/products/trainer-lt-cartridge/ I am pretty sure CTD has them for sale on their website. Rating: 91% . That wasted powder adds muzzle flash, noise, and recoil without any additional improvement to the bullets ballistics. True safety is between the ears. For self-defense shooters who make that choice, the chosen round is essentially irrelevant and adequate self-defense is a matter of training and risk balancing rather than round choice. The Glock 43, on the other hand, has a single-stack magazine. 98% Sarcastic. To be honest Im about 7-8 out of 10 hitting that target from 50 yds with my 23. Really?) I totally agree with you. It was always described as having penetrating power, as compared to the knock down power of a .45. ! Dang dude, relax! That all makes perfect sense, but try telling diehard 9mm guy that???????????? Shot a lot of them, but never a 23. A longer slide and barrel are easier to conceal than a shorter one; the additional mass lowers the center of gravity and makes the gun more stable in the waistband, so maintaining concealment is easier. As I always say when someone comes up with new math that proves the effectiveness of their favorite round. I forgot to say that this test was done at 25 yards. What is your opinion? Disclaimer | Privacy Policy. Cheers it means everything to some and nothing to as many so everybody have a nice day and opinion, So we have a pistol that hits harder, but kicks harder. Addition of a few bells and whistles has made this weapon a better fit for me. I have been surprised at the popularity of the Glock 19 9mm versus that of the Glock 23 .40S&W among civilian shooters. Im not sure, but I think kinetic energy would be a better indicator of destructive power. In the interest of keeping the grip short the Glock 26 lacks a flared magwell. I sold my Glock 26 G4 and replaced it with a Glock 43. If you can put up with the snappy recoil, then shoot the 40. One competitor, the Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard, can store just six .380 caliber rounds. Continue Reading Mike Stone But maybe youre not a cop, or maybe youre a cop in a small town. 10-round magazine capacity. Almost went with the 19 gen4 but after reading and talking to people I went with the Glock23 gen 4. He replied, Because they dont make a Colt 46. Those who worry about round count, carry a spare. The Glock's polymer construction makes it the lighter choice. For those willing to practice and accept lower times between shots, greater recoil, and perhaps slightly less absolute accuracy, the Model 23 offers excellent real-world ballistics. 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. Im sorry Im no math major. Yes, I know this is a blog, not real journalism, but there should be some pretense towards objectivity. The Baby Glock isnt just a contender for concealed carry enthusiasts, its also a viable option for everyone else as well. Which Is Better For Concealed Carry? I checked CTD just now, and they dont have any 6 barrels, but GlockMeister has a Stormlake stainless 6 barrel, and theyre actually in my city, so I can go over there and check it out in person. From my POV the frame is to square and sharp in the web between thumb and trigger finger to be comfortable. 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. In todays anti-police society, I feel I can reasonably protect my family with my Glock 23. The magnum cartridge was also hard on the gun. Or you could go wild and get a 9mm barrel, and G26 mags for your 27. They all acknowledge the extra recoil, but cling to the G23 because it WORKS. With defense ammo and superior control you can put more center mass the only objective not to say I have a 45acp I cannot hit real well with. If that is a 40 more power to you. Duh. So, with the power issue being generally a matter of preference, all other factors must be the determination. The FBI report more or less debunks all the advantages of the larger round. . The FBI needed a gun to . So, it can be a good choice for a concealed carry gun. So which is it? BUT, more is not necessarily better. 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. Glock Gen 3 Thanks for your answer, Dave. I bet you wouldnt carry that thing around 24/7 if you were a cop in Atlanta, Brooklyn, Memphis, or Detroit Well, the guy that wrote the article is, or was, a cop, and he wrote an article about something he has experience with. I carry concealed with a 15 round mag when Im out with my family. Some people find the Glock 26 to be a bit too chunky for a small gun, especially given how easily a 43 in an IWB holster just disappears under most cover garments. The "Baby Glocks" as they were called were popular for both. They all do just fine, although anything less than 9mm is certainly questionable. Its like owning three Glocks of different Cal. To reach the same threshold in a 9 mm or a 40 you have to run at near maximum pressure. 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