busted newspaper brazoria county jelqing. But like you said about yourself, the extra pep doesnt bother me, because I shoot 44 magnum and 50AE also, so the 10mm has become calmer to shoot. Its standard capacity of 13 rounds makes it more than plenty for most situations, and its small design strikes a solid balance between full-size and subcompact pistols. The Glock 19 comes with two 15-round stock mags while the Glock 23 comes with two 13-round stock mags. It worked flawlessly using my 40 cal magazine. The Glock 24 is perfect for competitive shooting and home defense with its 8 line of sight for rapid target acquisition. I think we have entered an era of trading marksmanship for more bullets. Really?) I have a Gen 4 G23 and I bought the 357 barrel and I also bought the 9mm barrel, and a couple of G19 magazines, got a G19 single spring to go with it because with the double spring that comes with the G23 is to stiff to properly eject the spent 9mm brass so if you get the single spring that comes with the Gen3 G19 and run a box of 147 grain or some plus P ammo will break it in and I havent had a single problem with it. GLOCK 23 Gen5 GLOCK's compact 40 S&W, now features the latest Gen5 technologies including the nDLC finish, a flared mag-well, enhanced GLOCK Marksman barrel (GMB) for increased accuracy, and an ambidextrous slide stop lever. Seven 00 buckshot pellets vs a bucket full of birdshot will attest to that. I suppose practice pays off. I have 3 and bought my first one as a graduation gift for myself from paramedic school back in 1996. In terms of platforms, Im sick of all that too. I own a sub2k in .40 with a buffer and it is a smooth shooting extremely accurate road and I can use the rounds in my g22. A baseball is in-between. She can practically shoot the 23 one handed. Easily conceal and carry the GLOCK 26 - G26 Gen3 9mm Sub-Compact 10-Round Pistol that features a compact design and measures just 6.29 inches in length. Your discussions, feedback and comments are welcome here as long as they are relevant and insightful. More ammo in a lighter gun and lighter dual-mag pouch. The Glock G26 is comparable in size to a snub-nose revolver, but with a semi-automatic 9 mm pistol design. Momentum is velocity times mass. Normally, a price differential this huge is due to the rarity or greater desire for the higher-priced gun OR just the opposite. I love my glock 26 with iwb holster , I use a 1911 so the 26 was little at first . One 357 Sig to center mass is not better than 10 .22LR accurate hits to center mass. I carry a Glock 34 typically (I own two). Agreed they are both great handguns, but I prefer the more powerful 40. The most effective weapon will always be the one that you are carrying. In United States engineering units, particular care must be taken to ensure that consistent units are used. Thanks for sharing with us. Sounds like you do something very few shooters actually do- accept the challenge to be all you can be. I blew his doors off with my G34. On the other hand, Glock 27 has a comparatively small grip. It would save you some money for ammo and more magazines. That depends on how you define "better." From sun rise to sun set. I carried several calibers over the years. As far as these comments about advanced breakthroughs in hollow point technology helping the 9mm, well I use Hornady XTPs in my 180 grain and 200 grain 10mm bullets, so all those breakthroughs will help me too, because Im assuming Hornady XTP is on the cutting edge. I simply cant shoot the .40 well. Out of four people whom I spoke to about this redundant issue that work in the force, two of them use .40s while another who is retired daily carries a 1911 .45ACP. What does the Glock 26 bring to the table? I can't be the only one out there who sees this as an absurd proposition. Upon retirement I had to turn in my G19 since I couldnt afford to purchase it. I considered the G23. Two back surgeries forced the change so I traded in my Para P12 for the Glock. There is a weight difference between the weapons. 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. I saw where officers fired numerous rounds and the bad guy didnt go down. Shield Arms devised the S15 magazine for Glock 43X and 48 pistols, which is a metal magazine body that allows staggering of cartridgeswhich means a 15+1 capacity in a Glock Slimline pistol. lead SWC in .38+P no hollow points allowed!) You will save a ton on ammo, and can practice any time, or place. Both are great rounds but there is no question that the 40 is on average 25% more powerful, The Glock 19 9mm is easier to shoot well than the .40 caliber pistol . http://articles.cheaperthandirt.com/handguns-for-first-time-gun-buyers/ I think its up to the individual shooter and what he or she shoots well. At its core it is a subcompact pistol with a larger than average magazine capacity. employees can do that very, very well with what they practice with. I can add a .40 S&W barrel to my 10MM Delta Elite for less recoil and increased control. 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. In the broad strokes, choosing a concealed carry gun is mostly down to preference. Glock is not the be all or end all of the better handguns in the world. So, it can be a good choice for a concealed carry gun. Lots of fun and no issues, with no significant difference in flip/recoil. So if you shoot someone with a 9mm, and then a .40S&W, the 40 will do more damage because its a wider bullet with more powder to push its extra weight. I know Glock has forever described its factory triggers as "5.5 pounds," but in truth they've always been more like 6 or 6.5 pounds and thus supported a thriving aftermarket for trigger . I use a G23 mag in a G27 with a grip sleeve. In Stock. Im not a fan of any specific caliber. Viridian Reactor R5 Gen 2 Laser For Glock 19 / 23 $149.00 (Save up to 13%) Price $129.00 - 199.00. Ive had my G23 for 20 years and friends with Walters and wheel guns are jealous. My carry gun is a G26. Both are 10mm. 3 of these have 9mm conversions for them. I carry concealed with a 15 round mag when Im out with my family. Those two loads chronoed thru my OEHLER 35P were a 160gr hard cast @1490 fps/784, and a 140gr jhp @ 1427/633. Here are a few articles to help you make your decision By the time you get to reloading in a self defense situation, you will not care that it sticks out the bottom a little bit!!! I have a G26 and a G23. Tried a Glock 23 GEN four and instantly fell in love. Recently got another for my wife, also a CCL holder, for her to qualify with next time. (9 vs. 45 vs. 40 doesnt matter to me accuracy and familiarity make more sense). A handgun over 35 ounces becomes a burden by the end of the day. At the time when my dept. Never looked back! My daily carry is a G23!! Even the P-35 Browning Hi-Power in 9mm, old school you say? It is considered one of the best semi-automatic pistols today, due to its robustness, reliability and ease of use. Continue Reading Mike Stone To those willing to accept lower times between shots, greater recoil, and perhaps slightly less absolute accuracy, the Model 23 offers excellent real world ballistics. may be have to accept being shot, an innocent person being shot by the defender and/or perpetrator. My last side arm was the Sig P220 .45 cal. I also have a large collection of Glocks myself, almost in every caliber and actively carry Glocks on and off duty. But it does have the ability to gain back that firepower at the expense of carry-ability if the user so wishes. And if I could carry a 30mm chain gun concealed, that would work better than .357 Sig. No more trouble!, and it shoots smoother and with less recoil with the 9 or 40s running through it. Bob Campbell. I have been shooting 9mm out of my G22 and G23 for about a year now without a hitch and never changed anything but the barrel and magazine without a hitch or a failure to eject (FTE). @Gunclub: Finally another 10mm fan has posted!! The .45 cal G30 Gen 4 is my favorite concealed carry gun (IWB), It has minimal recoil for a .45, and is very accurate-I use it in Action Pistol Shooting Competition. The IMI Baby Desert Eagle Compact in all steel, .40 SW, is another excellent choice. I was issued a Glock 19 in 1989. We all tried the OEM glock 22 round for the 40 cal ammo, and again no issues. The recoil is all about practice and training. It really comes down to holes on target rapidly. The first shot hit so hard the target flipped all the way back and looped OVER TOP of the 24!!! 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. That way someone would have the smaller slide, but the ability to use double stack magazines. Internal trigger, drop and firing pin safeties. We reserve the right to edit as appropriate, delete profane, harassing, abusive and spam comments or posts, and block repeat offenders. I do have a .40 barrel for my G31, though. It;s made of solid brass like a bullet and will last forever. Neither gun is really easy to shoot really well, with or without a "stendo." The information provided here does not represent the views of Cheaper Than Dirt! The .40 is a result of many studies into problems that have dogged police side arms for over 100 years. Yeah I know, but it scares the crap out of anyone in the same hall way. Joe, I did not realize that you should swap the ejector as well. They weigh but 23.6 ounces unloaded and pump up to about 32 ounces loaded. The .40 S&W is more difficult to control than the 9mm and weapon wear is regarded as greater, although this differs from brand to brand. If they come out with a single stack 40 then mom will get that and Ill be 40 all the way. The 43 is about 17% lighter than the 26, but this comes at the . [6] He is known primarily for committing . And for those of you that like the 9mm, the G 23s 40 cal. The 10-mm was meant to shoot FULL TILT ammo but off the shelf it has been dumbed down a bit lately. Pete sends. As I have done in the past and will likely do in the future when it comes to these blog Glock parties, Id like to again remind those that are interested in three dimensional thinking that not even NEARLY all of the innovations in the World of Firearms are because of Glock. There were a few cracks in the canvas, however. As far as the weight goes, the Glock 26 weighs slightly over 21 ounces. Hmmm: Not on my loved-ones lives or my life!! I have a Glock 29 if I need something more concealable in 10mm. If you shoot someone with a .32ACP, and then with a .50AE, the .50AE will do more damage. If m is specified in grains and v in feet per second, the following equation can be used, which gives the energy in foot-pound force: v is the velocity of the bullet Ive also learned that different calibers have different sound pitches. Ill never learn, just want to have a little fun trying. So for a defense weapon I think its a great choice!!! rounds from G2 Research and quite frankly, certainly would doubt that after the first hit, the attacker would keep coming. As for myself, I like the Glock 23. I have both a G27 & 19. I thought well, if I like the 30SF so much, why not go to the .40 for a smaller carry size? The overall grip design to my way of thinking and comfort is superior to the Glock. I now install Stainless Recoil Springs in all my pistols. ~Dave Dolbee. When I got my concealed carry license a few years ago I cycled through all of my handguns but couldnt find anything that provided the right combination of caliber, capacity, reliability, accuracy and carry-ability. If you want to see a significant improvement in you accuracy, use a LASERLYTE trainer cartridge to practice between trips to the range. 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. Like to old saying goes follow the money. The weapon measures 6.41 inches long with a 3.42 inch barrel. This guy has an opinion and wrote an article. The .40S&W was a necked down 10mm because it was putting more hurt on the good guys than the bad guys. If you are looking for a plain-jane, .40 compact pistol that is reliable and accurate, look at the G23. [2022], Glock 42 vs 43. Where they take a Glock 43 slide and put it on a shortened Glock 26 receiver. Reading the article is the same today as it was yesterday, I do agree .40s are harder to target practice with but from what I know, self defense isnt about bulls-eyes and showing off. A few customizations help too. . Thanks for explaining the price differences on Gun Broker, and all the other logic you wrote. Now you can shoot the cheaper 9 mm ammo. You have This is bullet weight times velocity divided by 1,000. But when I tried the Gen 4 version of both pistols, the difference in recoil wasnt even noticable. However, that means that when you are using a higher caliber, the SIG handles recoil better than the Glock does. 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. I carry the Gen 4 G 22. The 40 recoil impulse is different from the 45 and the 9 mm. As I always say to ppl who doubt a .380 or any other round stand in front of me and let me shoot you with it no takers?? I do have a couple sub compact single stacks that I carry when my attire will not allow me to carry the G 23. 02-06-20, 11:42 #3 1911-A1 Senior Member Join Date Jun 2007 Posts 1,234 Feedback Score 0 Using that calculation a well rolled bowling ball wins over a .45. However, this isnt some kind of panacea or nirvana. The Glock 19 9mm is easier to shoot well than the .40 caliber pistol. For me its been the XD or XDms of Springfield. 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. In any case, the gun holds 18 of those. Plus it looks cool as hell. I have bought a G19, 31 & 20 since. If ever you get the chance and inclination you might give a 23 Gen 4 a try. 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). 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. 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. 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. 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 Rights Reserved. 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