Glock 23 was my first gun ever and it is still working perfectly. 40 Cal is a wonderful round once you get past the haters. One thing I really liked is I could still find it for sale during the shortages.
@@djudson367 absolute fantasy. I have 3 .40 cal Glocks with hundreds of rounds through each. Not a single issue. The only thing I would caution you about the G23 is that after I got a Glock27 and a Glock 35, the 23 became a paper weight. Its too large to carry and my G35 is much more accurate. By itself, the G23 still does everything pretty good but is a master of none.
The third pin added to the gen 3 and gen 4 Glocks were really added as a quick "Band Aid" fix to handle the high pressured 40S&W round so they could just use their 9mm platform and recalibrate it for 40S&W... but they still had issues with cracks and breaks of the slide and parts. They made the slide thicker/heavier to make it stronger to prevent the cracks and breaks from happening. It also helps with controlling the recoil a little bit better. In my opinion, the Glock 23 gen 5 is better designed for handling 40. The "trade off" is that you now have to get a holster made to fit it... but the "trade off" is worth it , in my opinion. The Gen 4 and Gen 3 variants of the Glock 23 are great options as well... but i feel like they actually took time and effort to design the Gen 5 Glock 23 around the 40S&W round rather than just taking their 9mm format and sticking a 40 barrel in it. Just my two cents worth. Im a 40 guy "thru and thru" and daily carry the Glock 23 gen 5.
The only thing holding me back from the G23 is the heavier slide and no more grooves on the grip. Ik the heavier slide is supposed to help with the recoil but I’ve heard so many people not like the Gen 5 G23 since the Gen 3 n 4 are true to Glock so I’m debating between Gen 3-5 G23
@@whoseverwinter the heavier slide is what makes it awesome. The old school boomers aren’t happy about it though. They don’t make gen 4 anymore. Gen 3 is still manufactured but is no comparison to the 5.
@@whoseverwinteret the Gen 5. I have a Gen 3 23 and I stopped carrying it because of the Gen 5. The finger groves didn’t matter to me but shooting the 2 it’s a huge difference it literally feels like I’m shooting my g19
Yep, I totally agree. Also, .40 caliber ammo can be had at prices below what you would pay for 9mm. One just has to be vigilant to jump on a good buy when they come up. I have lets just say "several" Glocks. I celebrate diversity. Shoot pretty much all calibers and the only time I discriminate is when the price of a certain caliber is much higher in cost then I care to pay. For every caliber thats popular and expensive, I just stay away and shoot the range ammo that costs less. Personal protection ammo is the exception. Performance over price all day long.
I carried a G23 for most of my LE career. 40 S&W is a great caliber for self defense. I recently purchased a Gen 5 G27. I like the pistol quite well except for the fact that it will not fit most of my kydex G26 holsters. The Gen 5 G27 is also heavier than the Gen 4 model. In fact, according to Glock, an unloaded Gen 5 G27 weighs about the same as a Gen 4 G23.
I have had the G27 gen 2 since 1996 and have never needed to upgrade to a newer model. In fact, I have a 9mm conversion barrel for it also. The 27 is a great firearm.
Getting rid of the finger grooves on all Gen 5s was big for me, because on a 19/23 of Gen 3 and 4, the bottom point of the lowest finger groove rests right under my pinky, i.e., my hand is too big for my pinky to rest in the actual groove, making the Gen 5 much more comfortable for me. Also, I like that the Gen 5 22 and 23 have a thicker (and therefore heavier) slide, which tames the snappiness of .40 S&W just a bit.
Nice review. The 40 is great choice. I'm a 9 guy myself the g17 gen5 mos is me. But you can't go wrong with the 23. Great video and review always a surprise.
I like the beveled slide front on the Gen5's. I like the flaired magazine wells, too. While I never gave it much thought, I have grown to like the frame without finger grooves. That said, I absolutely despise those dumb-looking forward cocking serrations! I wish Glock would start producing slides on the order of a 50/50 forward serrations vs no forward serrations. I don't understand why anyone would want them but for whatever reason, they do. Please consider those of us who learned to operate a gun without them, too!
I’m a Glock guy-I think there’s one (a G23) in my future. One of the guys in the deer camp I belong to has one-a 3rd Generation G23. He has it on his hip when he’s at the camp, hunting or on an work party.
I'm lame, still carry a Glock 23 gen 3, love it, haven't considered upgrading any time soon, my spare magazine goes to my Glock 22, figure 2 more rounds couldn't hurt
I often carry after market Magpul P series 15 or 17rd mags for my Glock 26 gen 5. The extra rounds come in handy & are only a tad larger than Glock 26 mags.
I tossed a coin and the G23 lost the toss only because I needed the extra grip length of the G22. With that said, I consider the .40 S&W an excellent defensive cartridge. The .40 S&W fills a gap between the 9mm and .45 ACP, both of which I also carry.
I suckered myself into buying a Gen 5 26 and sold my Gen 4 26 as I’m left handed and the trigger was supposedly better and the ambi slide release was an attraction. The slide release on the right side is very hard to use. The trigger was better but not noticeably so. Even being left handed I prefer the mag release on the left side anyway. The Gen 5 trigger assembly is more difficult to remove and is not recommended. I also found that some range ammo I used in the Gen 4 won’t run in the Gen 5. Reflecting on your commentary I came to the conclusion that the finger grooves do help in stabilizing the gun. So all in all it wasn’t worth the hassle of selling the one and buying the other. Thank you for your commentary and observations.
The SCS Holosun optic is design to fit glock gen 4 19, 17, etc type widths. It will fit a gen 5 and sits low enough to use factory sites as a co witness. No adapter plates required.
Was 1st pistol I owned still have it Glock 27 my 43x was discontinued the two tone was and my Glock 36 which I carry often .before that I had a 357 mag traded in on. Pistol then went back to revolvers til I got a smith and Wesson 0:02 357 now into collecting 0:02 pistols .i own just about every caliber pistol they make .
Your video was absolutely fantastic. Great overview. Keeping straight to the point. Sharing some experience you have, knowing how to reach your audience. Teaching. I learned alot bro. I have the Glock 23 Gen 5 and carry it EDC. CCW. I will continue following your channel as I subscribed.
I love my Gen 5 G23. It’s going to be my new off duty gun. I also have a gen4 G32. But I bought a KKM barrel for it in 40 cal becasue .357Sig ammo is so hard to find.
I own 2 M&Ps a series 1.0 .40 & a newer 2.0 model .40 caliber. I had 2 extra match grade KKM barrels added; 9x19mm & the fast .357sig. The .357 in my view, is NOT worth the $, effort. It is zippy, high KE level 🥊 but really not any better than newer JHPs 9x19 +P.
@@DavidLLambertmobile I ❤️ the .357 Sig round. It does outperform even a +P 9mm in penetration with superb expansion, even through 4 layers of denim. Can’t say that about the 9mm. I don’t mind owning the Glock 32 and 31, because I got .40 cal barrels for them as well. If I never find .357Sig ammo again, I don’t care because the guns are now .40’s if need be. Winning.
@@oahts5906 The 40 Glock mags will accept ,357Sig ammo and with a simple barrel swap. However if you bought the .357Sig, the newest Glock magazines will not accept .40 ammunition. Reason being, the Glock .357Sig magazines have a shoulder built into the magazine, to prevent 40’s from being used. Glock wants you to spend more money and buy more mags evidently. But because the .40 is not necked down, the ,357Sig round fits perfectly in a .40 magazine.
The GLOCK G-23 in .40 S&W is very possibly the best carry gun made. It's light, small, packs 13+1 .40 S&W stopping power and is extremely reliable and accurate. Those of us who still own and use .40 S&W can think for ourselves and out of the box. The 9mm tactitard mallninjas are extremely annoying and clueless. I own and use 9mms too but I never lie to myself or others thinking they are equals or even more powerful. That's simply not the case and while a 9mm is cheap to shoot, easy to get ammo for, very popular it's not as good or as powerful as a .40 S&W by any stretch. The same modern bullet technology improvement done on 9mm have also been done on .40 S&W and .45 ACP. These people lie so much they start believing it themselves. Also it's generally newcomers who hate any caliber or firearms other than those chambered in 9mm. Those of us doing this 42 years like myself have a entire assortment of calibers and types of handguns both semi-auto pistols and revolvers. Me personally I own about 25 different calibers between long guns and handguns and use them all. I would never put all my eggs in one basket with 9mm and 5.56. Half these dorks don't even own a .22LR or a 12 gauge shotgun either. Freakin' nOObs!
Glock added more mass to the M22 & 23 slide! This was done to handle the Increase In pressure associated with the 40S&W cartridge! The H&K USP and the Sig P229 were designed specifically to handle the Increased pressure of the 40S&W cartridge. Glock wanted to simply update and Improve the durability of their pistols that are chambered for a more powerful round.
Oh yeah 40 for me, is the best round to carry if your not ill or injured; It out perform 9 and 45. If you depend on 9, you need the modified up dated ammo. 45 can not penetrate as good if you need it to unless, you buy plus p and sometimes it still doesn’t. Regular 40 target ammo can do both what a 9 and what a 45 can not do. If you want to talk about most consistent one shot stops, according to police field data based on real life encounters, 357 magnum came first and 40 came second… so 40 all the way. Oh an yes, I carry conceal my Glock 23 and sometimes my G 45. However, for SHTF my much preferred is Glock 20…. The reason why, if I can’t find 10mm, I can still shoot 40….👑😁 Complaining about Glock sights is just whining, because you have options to change them; so what’s the point. If they had unchangeable sights, that you need a gunsmith to change like blow torching or sawing them off then that’s a genuine complaint but, Glock intended for his firearms to be modular, that’s why it is; duhhhh!!!🤪🤪🤪🤪🤣🤣🤣🤣 All that extra sights stuff is movie, imagining. If you hand to defend yourself, your going to want to take cover, be as thin as paper and if you have to return fire, your going to point and shoot at that target. Your not going to want to be lining up a red dot and your not going to want to take to much time looking down the sights. Everything would happen at a blink of an eye. All that other stuff is really entertainment. You will almost sh_t yourself if someone is shooting at you…. If your offensive your still going to point, very briefly look at your line of sight and squeeze but, it’s still going to be very quick because, your going to be concerned about having the advantage without a counter attack, either by the perp or if he has buddies your not aware that can be present.
In fact I have a Glock 22 witch is the gen 5 40 and they in fact DO! Have a 9mm conversion barrel however it’s a bit pricey look up “barsto 9mm conversion barrel for gen 5 40s” it will pop up cost is 250$!!! I know pricey right!!?? But yes they are available
If you notice as well...The Gen 4 has a double locking block pin, the Gen 5 only has a single. I think Glock beefed up the whole Gen 5 frame and slide. I've carried a G23 Gen 2 since 1997, both while being on duty and off duty. The gun is completely OEM (with the exception of Talon Grips), and it has never failed fire, or cycle. My Gen 2 has two locking block pins, because Glock designed all of their Gen 2 frames, .40 S&W, 10mm and .45 ACP with them. All 9mm and .380 calibers have one pin. I'll stay with the earlier Glock generations for an EDC piece, but that's just me...Thanks for the video.
Yes. Glock beefed up the slide due to the fact of no longer using the multi-pin system. They initially went back to their “original” design of the single pin system. But in order to successfully operate the power of the .40 S&W efficiently, The slide was thickened. And I’ve heard countless stories of people claiming the Gen 5 23s shoot a hell of a lot smoother than the previous Gen Glocks. I have a close who swears his entire life behind .40 S&W over 9mm. He daily carries an HK VP.40 as well as switching from time to time over to a USP .40 full sized. We’ve shot both & although the USP was specifically designed for the .40 S&W cartridge back in that day, It’s not as fun to shoot as the VP series in .40. The VP is beefier, heavier & just an overall smoother operator compared to the USP. Maybe that’s just my personal opinion, of course; but my friend also admits he prefers to shoot his VP over the USP due to the recoil management between both firearms. And I guess it’s safe to say the performance behind the VP.40 would be similar to the new Gen 5 G23. I’ve yet to shoot a 23; But I’m hellbent on picking one up very soon to see for myself.
As far as needing new holsters goes. It’s not just a pain, it’s also expensive if you use high quality holsters. That said, I love the gen 5 glocks. They have been very reliable for all of my purchases
To me, the .40"S&W cartridge is the best compromise self-defense pistol cartridge out there and I've been EDCing a Glock 23 since 1990, and to this day; aside from migrating a couple of years back to a newer generation in order to add a flashlight, I also had the slide milled to accommodate an RDS and co-witness suppressor-hight BUIS... there's nothing I can think I would change. It's the pistol I've shoot the most, and therefore the best. It covers all my needs, against predators (2 and 4 legged ones...) as well as local matches (IPSC, IDPA or 3 gun...) and just plinking for fun. It does it all and it does it very well. So yeah. Peg me for a fan... :>0 That been said, I really can't see the purpose of making the Glock 23 any larger or heavier than it is, so I won't migrate to the gen5. It just does not make any sense to me... it's a knee-jerk BS thing that is frankly plain stupid for Glock to do in my opinion. Great video... thanks for sharing.
My cousin bought a new SIG P320 full size .357sig about 6yr ago. He bought it mainly for camp, hikes, range use. 🏕 He's happy with the fast .357sig caliber & loads Liberty Ammunition Civil Defense for carry/home security. He also got a .40 320 barrel as a 🎁. I myself like the 1990s era .40Super but that caliber never got notice or sold well.
@@9unslin9er It doesn't outperform a 45 ballistically. A 45 that expands makes a larger hole and still meets penetration depth. Even their velocities are similar given similar weight.
@@9unslin9er A.45 caliber hole is larger. It has more momentum in their respect heaviest loaded bullets. A 40 chamber pressure is the same as 9mm and i would consider 40 superior to 9mm, Chamber pressure is not the story . .40 is a down loaded 10mm . It has had issues in the past in some handguns and with factory ammo in particularly heavier weight bullets (180 grain). Bullets being rechambered over and again may exacerbate what is known as bullet set back. Although 180 is all i shot out of my friend's 40s back in the early to mid 90s and it does look good on tests and paper-my opinion would be 165 grain or lighter and to pick a strong enough pistol and check it for wear issues carefully. But that is just my opinion. How old a cartridge is means nothing in and of itself. I have seen 9mm fans state the .45 is antiquated when the truth is its older than 45 ACP. As for Paul H ."s video -I have seen it and I do not see a .40 caliber coming out of that video as being superior. In fact if anything I think it demonstrates depending on the particular load one can be slightly faster given similar weights. They are video's showing ballistic gel with layers of denim and the .45 generally meets penetration depth with greater expansion. There are pros and cons to all of the calibers and i do think 40 is a harder "hitter " than 9mm but "ballistically" superior to .45 ? I don't see that.
@@9unslin9er No gun in any caliber is designed to handle the proof loading of that particular round beyond the accidental discharge of an over loaded round? A proof load is the absolute maximum a firearm can handle safely. A proof load is beyond the approved and designated safe loadings of ANY caliber.
@@jacobpetersen5662 thanks for sharing your experience with Generation 5 Glock 23 cause 40 cal is my favorite cartridge even though I shoot a lot of 9mm due to cost and a availability but I see 40 less expensive now & more plentiful.
In California it doesn't make sense to use a 9mm unless you just can't control more. With a 10 round mag limit I only ever consider. 40 or .45 unless I go pocket sized. But if I do that I'll just use a S&W j frame
Good video, but it sucks that it needs to exist. It's not like .40 S&W fell off a cliff and stopped performing. It still provides the same performance it has successfully provided for its entire lifespan in service. 25+ years of proven service should speak for itself.
You can stay with 9mm if you prefer. I have a 45 gen 5 9mm and put down a variety of 4 legged things due to the nature of my work. One shot of quality 9mm is all it takes.
A + for Glock 22, 35, 23 series owners is you can tote a .40s&w or if you buy after market barrels, shoot 9x19mm or .357sig with the same Glock gun. Different 9mm magazines for the 9mm barrel. I shot a few boxes of .357sig SIG FMJ in my M&P 2.0. To be honest the stout .357 pistol load is 💥; large muzzle flash, recoil, blast 🔊. The fast, potent .357sig hits hard but IMO, the 9mm +P or a 155gr to 165gr .40 is a better choice. I often drop my LWB 🐺 barrel 9mm into my Glock 22 to carry on armed security details.
I agree with everything you said except 9mm t p and 40cal 165g don't compare with 357sig. Grab a Shooters Bible and check the ballistics 357sig has about 11 rounds over 500fpe and 9mm And 40cal together don't have that much check it out
Waoo, the Glock 23 gen. 5 is great pistol and the recoil is very, very controllable. I like Glock 19 (9mm) but the Glock 23 gen. 5 is awesome pistol, repeat, the recoil very, very controllable. The new pistol Glock 23 is a HOME RUN.
I "rushed" and bought a G23 Gen 5 about a year ago. A few months back saw the same in MOS. I am still debating on selling the old one and getting the other, milling the slide, or buying a M.O.S. slide. I am still undecided on that, but I love my G23 Gen 5. My first "real" gun was a G27 Gen 3. This is a way easier shooting weapon. I just got a SIG P320 RXP X-Compact and upgraded to the WC X-Carry and Carry II grip modules. Of course a much easier shooter in a 9mm, but I am loving the Red Dot. So I'll soon have to figure out if I want to stick with only my TruGlo Tritium PRO Night Sights, upgrade to a new M.O.S. G23, or get a slide (costs about what I paid for the original.) Plus the need for suppression heights are a must as they are great on my SIG.
And BTW I love Don's Weaponry as it was the first range experience that I ever had and a shot out to Cleve who was a great range master. I'll definitely have to stop by when I am home again.
The reason slide is wider in my opinion is because some 40 cal ammo has higher pressures . Underwood for one has some of their ammo pressures getting close to some 10 mm's
The gen5 guns have also gone back to being a one pin instead of a two pin on the locking block/slide lock. Also, the barrels are not interchangeable with previous generations.
Gen 5 barrels at least in 9mm will work in Gen 1 - 4 guns, just not the other way around. The reason why the Gen 5 .40 S&W barrels may or may not work is because they are actually larger in diameter so is the slide.
I have the Glock 22 and am wanting the Glock 23 to conceal a little better, my question is is there enough grip length on the 23 to hold it good while firing? Thanks
Hello. Very good an informative and educational video, thank you. I was just wondering if this could use the Aimpoint Acro with iron sights?? Thank you an thank you for your timely response
Yes they needed a heavier slide to slow the slide under recoil because they went back to a single pin in the locking block that is why it's bigger and heavier
Lol. So it’s not because of the astronomical amount of pressure the .40 operates on compared to the 9mm? 35,000psi is like more than triple 35,000psi.👍🏼
Full co witness is more crowding, especially in a gun fight, and yes I've been in several gun fights, most lasting a 5, to 10 mins and one lasting for 3 days, I believe 1/3 co witness is superior, less crowding and you can deploy both separate or together.
If you undercut the trigger guard on your Gen 4 you'll find it raises your hold on the grip enough for the other two fingers fall right into the groves!
Do you think the Gen 5 is thicker and heavier than the Gen 4 is because it's designed to handle a more poerful .40 Caliber round ? Or that it's designed to last longer firing more rounds of the higher power 40 caliber rounds than the Gen 4 could handle ?
Since the slide is thicker and heavier to handle the pressures of the 40, how is the recoil? My gen 3 Glock 23 is quite snappy but I train with it so I am used to it.
I've owned the Gen 2, 4, 5. Gen 5 has the least amount of snap. The heavier slide and recoil spring handles it well. The Gen 4 would be my second choice since the recoil spring handles the recoil somewhat better. The Gen 2 is the same as the Gen 3 since they use the same recoil spring. I found the Gen 2 snappy but not uncontrollable.
Just a side note, I’ve changed all my followers in all my Glock magazines to the orange followers. On my 19’s, 23’s and 32’s I’ve also changed the mags to the new gen 5 base pads. They give my pinky finger just a tiny bit more to hang onto. Great video sir, as usual.
I had a 23 gen 4 for some time. Not sure why but I shot that gun the best, found easy to carry, and like the higher mag cap given its a bigger cartridge. I shot that gun better than my old 9mm SIg and a few Springfield XDs. All great guns but gonna stick to the Glock
Me Personally I'm thinking about getting rid of mine.... I use my 40 for work carry all because I just don't care about it...My Glock 23 is definitely on the trade in list along with Two CZ's. Soon as Glock releases the 357/10mm in the Gen 5 all Three of them are gone asap!
The 5th gen mags have cutouts in them sonic you swapped the mag release to lefty, you're good to go. 4th gen down, you can't. The slide is a bit wider for the weight to help mitigate the felt recoil. And the 5th gen also has a marksman barrel. Btw, love them .40s.
Oh no I need to get rid of my Gen 4 G23 so I can have rounded corners.... or not. Optics? Not for me, not a carry gun. So.... I think I'm good. I'd be very happy with the Gen 3 really. And 40 S&W is the best carry round IMHO as long as you can handle shooting it well.
Funny , Glock Perfection, once you do the personal modifications to your platform...never replace the safety plunger spring...the teeny tiny one...they like to go full auto sear...no bueno...
I have a Glock 23 Gen 2. Do you think it's worth it to exchange it for a Gen 5 ? I am a lefty, so I'm thinking I could set up the Gen 5 for use as a Lefty. Thoughts ?
Guess it depends on brand. For best energy and terminal ballistics; 135 and 150/155 grain is the sweet spot. Do what it takes to get over the 500ft. lbs. mark. Corbon makes a great 135grn. @ 1325fps for about 535ft.lbs or Underwood 135grn. @ 1450fps for about 588ft.lbs. or 155grn. for 580ft.lbs.
@@cluckbent6466 Yep, one of the FBI’s firearm instructors involved with the creation of the .40 S&W specified a preference for the 180 grain bullet traveling at 950 fps because he wanted it to have similar characteristics to a .45 ACP round. Not only does a heavier bullet traveling at subsonic speeds have less snap than a lighter and faster round but it’s the heavy chunk of lead and it’s greater momentum that actually gave the 45 ACP its reputation as being a “hard hitting” round. Calculated energy doesn’t always translate into “useable” energy which the Thompson and LaGarde experiments back in 1904 quickly discovered. No modern testing method is capable of showing what a test on living creatures can show. Gel blocks and theories pushed as fact can’t replace that which is why I haven’t bought in to all the BS marketing involved with the 9mm. 9mm is capable but it ain’t equal to the bigger calibers especially with the heavier bullets.
I have heard alot of good things about glock 23. Anybody live in middle/south Georgia?? How much do they generally cost? I bought a 40 caliber S@W couple months ago at a gunshow and got a good deal. Would love another 40 caliber and then later on get glock 19
.40 caliber round moving at almost magnum velocity. What's the problem? Oh, it's "snappy! Well, It's a firearm, would you expect anything less? This is a great round and the 23 is a workhorse. Carried one on duty for a lot of years, bought it from the department when I retired, still carry it, absolute zero problems. Learn to effectively shoot and the imaginary problems with the .40 will go away and you will have a caliber for self defense that will get the job done.
The only Glocks I wouldn’t buy are the 37, 38, and 39. Just because 45GAP is made from unobtanium Everybody that bought a Smith & Wesson Shield in 30 Super Carry is gonna learn that lesson 😂
The reason the gen 5 won't fit in a gen 4 holster is because the gun is made for the 40sw and its higher pressure, with beefier slides and rails. It isn't a 9mm firearm, built for a 9mm and it's pressure, just with a wider barrel.
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Glock 23 was my first gun ever and it is still working perfectly. 40 Cal is a wonderful round once you get past the haters. One thing I really liked is I could still find it for sale during the shortages.
Just bought mine after the new year. I love it so far.
Just bought one for retail brand new $500 I use to only carry 9mm now I love this Glock 23!!!
I’m strongly considering the Glock 23. Is it a myth that the higher pressure in the 40 round can cause the Glock to break?
@@djudson367 absolute fantasy. I have 3 .40 cal Glocks with hundreds of rounds through each. Not a single issue. The only thing I would caution you about the G23 is that after I got a Glock27 and a Glock 35, the 23 became a paper weight. Its too large to carry and my G35 is much more accurate. By itself, the G23 still does everything pretty good but is a master of none.
My first glock was the gen4 23 .. loved it but I really feel this is a helluva step up
.40 is a great cartridge and the 23 is a great platform
The third pin added to the gen 3 and gen 4 Glocks were really added as a quick "Band Aid" fix to handle the high pressured 40S&W round so they could just use their 9mm platform and recalibrate it for 40S&W... but they still had issues with cracks and breaks of the slide and parts. They made the slide thicker/heavier to make it stronger to prevent the cracks and breaks from happening. It also helps with controlling the recoil a little bit better. In my opinion, the Glock 23 gen 5 is better designed for handling 40. The "trade off" is that you now have to get a holster made to fit it... but the "trade off" is worth it , in my opinion. The Gen 4 and Gen 3 variants of the Glock 23 are great options as well... but i feel like they actually took time and effort to design the Gen 5 Glock 23 around the 40S&W round rather than just taking their 9mm format and sticking a 40 barrel in it. Just my two cents worth. Im a 40 guy "thru and thru" and daily carry the Glock 23 gen 5.
The G23 gen 5 is my EDC and my favorite purchase ever. The thicker slide makes all the difference vs previous gens.
The only thing holding me back from the G23 is the heavier slide and no more grooves on the grip. Ik the heavier slide is supposed to help with the recoil but I’ve heard so many people not like the Gen 5 G23 since the Gen 3 n 4 are true to Glock so I’m debating between Gen 3-5 G23
@@whoseverwinter the heavier slide is what makes it awesome. The old school boomers aren’t happy about it though. They don’t make gen 4 anymore. Gen 3 is still manufactured but is no comparison to the 5.
@@user-wm5cu4so9t U Made Me Buy Mine Lol 🖕🏾
@@bahama_blue Gen 4 and 5 are completely different guns. There’s a reason Gen 4 is no longer in production.
@@whoseverwinteret the Gen 5. I have a Gen 3 23 and I stopped carrying it because of the Gen 5. The finger groves didn’t matter to me but shooting the 2 it’s a huge difference it literally feels like I’m shooting my g19
I won't own a 9mm, mostly out of spite at this point since many manufacturers can't be bothered to make .40's anymore.
Agreed
Except I' own a 9mm just don't carry one
The only 40 I’d carry is Glock gen5 models. The slides have been beefed up for strength and Glock are just the best combat pistols on earth.
I agree! I carry my Glock 27 almost every day
Usp 40, PX4 Storm, P229 are the best .40’s out there.
I had a 23 Gen 4 and traded it in on a Gen 5 and the 3 oz heavier slide makes the 40 cal pistol a little softer shooting.
Yep, I totally agree. Also, .40 caliber ammo can be had at prices below what you would pay for 9mm. One just has to be vigilant to jump on a good buy when they come up. I have lets just say "several" Glocks. I celebrate diversity. Shoot pretty much all calibers and the only time I discriminate is when the price of a certain caliber is much higher in cost then I care to pay. For every caliber thats popular and expensive, I just stay away and shoot the range ammo that costs less. Personal protection ammo is the exception. Performance over price all day long.
You can buy the tungsten guide rods and get the same effect with your previous gens.
Also makes it bulky and heavy
I carried a G23 for most of my LE career. 40 S&W is a great caliber for self defense. I recently purchased a Gen 5 G27. I like the pistol quite well except for the fact that it will not fit most of my kydex G26 holsters. The Gen 5 G27 is also heavier than the Gen 4 model. In fact, according to Glock, an unloaded Gen 5 G27 weighs about the same as a Gen 4 G23.
it has a heavier slide
I have had the G27 gen 2 since 1996 and have never needed to upgrade to a newer model. In fact, I have a 9mm conversion barrel for it also. The 27 is a great firearm.
Thanks thats good to know
@@Peter-97627 was made as a gen 3 and up I believe
Getting rid of the finger grooves on all Gen 5s was big for me, because on a 19/23 of Gen 3 and 4, the bottom point of the lowest finger groove rests right under my pinky, i.e., my hand is too big for my pinky to rest in the actual groove, making the Gen 5 much more comfortable for me. Also, I like that the Gen 5 22 and 23 have a thicker (and therefore heavier) slide, which tames the snappiness of .40 S&W just a bit.
Now it's a brick tho
@@jayc4715 2 pounds?
@@zooyhnahte they made it bigger/wider/bulkier, heavier
@@jayc4715 I get it, I was being facetious.
Nice review. The 40 is great choice. I'm a 9 guy myself the g17 gen5 mos is me. But you can't go wrong with the 23. Great video and review always a surprise.
Of course it is. Still a great choice. I have the standard 23 Gen 5. Love it. And the .40 as well.
I like the beveled slide front on the Gen5's. I like the flaired magazine wells, too. While I never gave it much thought, I have grown to like the frame without finger grooves. That said, I absolutely despise those dumb-looking forward cocking serrations! I wish Glock would start producing slides on the order of a 50/50 forward serrations vs no forward serrations. I don't understand why anyone would want them but for whatever reason, they do. Please consider those of us who learned to operate a gun without them, too!
My G23 is great. I find the 180gr ammo to recoil about as much as 9mm+P.
I’m a Glock guy-I think there’s one (a G23) in my future. One of the guys in the deer camp I belong to has one-a 3rd Generation G23. He has it on his hip when he’s at the camp, hunting or on an work party.
I'm lame, still carry a Glock 23 gen 3, love it, haven't considered upgrading any time soon, my spare magazine goes to my Glock 22, figure 2 more rounds couldn't hurt
I often carry after market Magpul P series 15 or 17rd mags for my Glock 26 gen 5. The extra rounds come in handy & are only a tad larger than Glock 26 mags.
I tossed a coin and the G23 lost the toss only because I needed the extra grip length of the G22. With that said, I consider the .40 S&W an excellent defensive cartridge. The .40 S&W fills a gap between the 9mm and .45 ACP, both of which I also carry.
I suckered myself into buying a
Gen 5 26 and sold my Gen 4 26 as I’m left handed and the trigger was supposedly better and the ambi slide release was an attraction. The slide release on the right side is very hard to use. The trigger was better but not noticeably so. Even being left handed I prefer the mag release on the left side anyway. The Gen 5 trigger assembly is more difficult to remove and is not recommended. I also found that some range ammo I used in the Gen 4 won’t run in the Gen 5. Reflecting on your commentary I came to the conclusion that the finger grooves do help in stabilizing the gun. So all in all it wasn’t worth the hassle of selling the one and buying the other.
Thank you for your commentary and observations.
Have U Tried The New
EXTENDED Slide Release Yet ???
The SCS Holosun optic is design to fit glock gen 4 19, 17, etc type widths. It will fit a gen 5 and sits low enough to use factory sites as a co witness. No adapter plates required.
I use a PJ Holsters IWB with closed loop, works great. PJ offers several different attachments.
Was 1st pistol I owned still have it Glock 27 my 43x was discontinued the two tone was and my Glock 36 which I carry often .before that I had a 357 mag traded in on. Pistol then went back to revolvers til I got a smith and Wesson 0:02 357 now into collecting 0:02 pistols .i own just about every caliber pistol they make .
My first Glock ! 2013 ! Still perfect ! 23 ❤️
Your video was absolutely fantastic. Great overview. Keeping straight to the point. Sharing some experience you have, knowing how to reach your audience. Teaching. I learned alot bro. I have the Glock 23 Gen 5 and carry it EDC. CCW. I will continue following your channel as I subscribed.
Thanks for the awesome feedback. Cheers!
I love my Gen 5 G23. It’s going to be my new off duty gun. I also have a gen4 G32. But I bought a KKM barrel for it in 40 cal becasue .357Sig ammo is so hard to find.
I own 2 M&Ps a series 1.0 .40 & a newer 2.0 model .40 caliber. I had 2 extra match grade KKM barrels added; 9x19mm & the fast .357sig. The .357 in my view, is NOT worth the $, effort. It is zippy, high KE level 🥊 but really not any better than newer JHPs 9x19 +P.
@@DavidLLambertmobile I ❤️ the .357 Sig round. It does outperform even a +P 9mm in penetration with superb expansion, even through 4 layers of denim. Can’t say that about the 9mm. I don’t mind owning the Glock 32 and 31, because I got .40 cal barrels for them as well. If I never find .357Sig ammo again, I don’t care because the guns are now .40’s if need be. Winning.
@@colt10mmsecurity68 I’m thinking about running this same set up, but maybe I should just settle with the .40
@@oahts5906 The 40 Glock mags will accept ,357Sig ammo and with a simple barrel swap. However if you bought the .357Sig, the newest Glock magazines will not accept .40 ammunition. Reason being, the Glock .357Sig magazines have a shoulder built into the magazine, to prevent 40’s from being used. Glock wants you to spend more money and buy more mags evidently. But because the .40 is not necked down, the ,357Sig round fits perfectly in a .40 magazine.
@@colt10mmsecurity68 so what would you recommend between doing a g31 or a g22? Either way probably gonna end up buying a barrel for the other
The GLOCK G-23 in .40 S&W is very possibly the best carry gun made. It's light, small, packs 13+1 .40 S&W stopping power and is extremely reliable and accurate. Those of us who still own and use .40 S&W can think for ourselves and out of the box. The 9mm tactitard mallninjas are extremely annoying and clueless. I own and use 9mms too but I never lie to myself or others thinking they are equals or even more powerful. That's simply not the case and while a 9mm is cheap to shoot, easy to get ammo for, very popular it's not as good or as powerful as a .40 S&W by any stretch. The same modern bullet technology improvement done on 9mm have also been done on .40 S&W and .45 ACP. These people lie so much they start believing it themselves. Also it's generally newcomers who hate any caliber or firearms other than those chambered in 9mm. Those of us doing this 42 years like myself have a entire assortment of calibers and types of handguns both semi-auto pistols and revolvers. Me personally I own about 25 different calibers between long guns and handguns and use them all. I would never put all my eggs in one basket with 9mm and 5.56. Half these dorks don't even own a .22LR or a 12 gauge shotgun either. Freakin' nOObs!
Glock added more mass to the M22 & 23 slide! This was done to handle the Increase In pressure associated with the 40S&W cartridge! The H&K USP and the Sig P229 were designed specifically to handle the Increased pressure of the 40S&W cartridge. Glock wanted to simply update and Improve the durability of their pistols that are chambered for a more powerful round.
Increased pressure from what? 9mm runs at no more than 35,000psi. The .40, however, runs at no more than 35,000psi.
@@petrosspetrosgaliAbsolutely on point. 9 and 40 have the same exact pressure at 35-36k psi.
I have the gen 5 23 and the beefy slide makes a big difference shooting vs the previous generations
Oh yeah 40 for me, is the best round to carry if your not ill or injured; It out perform 9 and 45. If you depend on 9, you need the modified up dated ammo. 45 can not penetrate as good if you need it to unless, you buy plus p and sometimes it still doesn’t. Regular 40 target ammo can do both what a 9 and what a 45 can not do. If you want to talk about most consistent one shot stops, according to police field data based on real life encounters, 357 magnum came first and 40 came second… so 40 all the way. Oh an yes, I carry conceal my Glock 23 and sometimes my G 45. However, for SHTF my much preferred is Glock 20…. The reason why, if I can’t find 10mm, I can still shoot 40….👑😁
Complaining about Glock sights is just whining, because you have options to change them; so what’s the point. If they had unchangeable sights, that you need a gunsmith to change like blow torching or sawing them off then that’s a genuine complaint but, Glock intended for his firearms to be modular, that’s why it is; duhhhh!!!🤪🤪🤪🤪🤣🤣🤣🤣
All that extra sights stuff is movie, imagining. If you hand to defend yourself, your going to want to take cover, be as thin as paper and if you have to return fire, your going to point and shoot at that target. Your not going to want to be lining up a red dot and your not going to want to take to much time looking down the sights. Everything would happen at a blink of an eye. All that other stuff is really entertainment. You will almost sh_t yourself if someone is shooting at you…. If your offensive your still going to point, very briefly look at your line of sight and squeeze but, it’s still going to be very quick because, your going to be concerned about having the advantage without a counter attack, either by the perp or if he has buddies your not aware that can be present.
Love my 23 gen 5 mos. Have a vortex venom rds installed. It runs great. Only issue is that NOBODY makes a 9mm conversion barrel for the gen 5!
In fact I have a Glock 22 witch is the gen 5 40 and they in fact DO! Have a 9mm conversion barrel however it’s a bit pricey look up “barsto 9mm conversion barrel for gen 5 40s” it will pop up cost is 250$!!! I know pricey right!!?? But yes they are available
Bc the glock 19 slide is to small like the barrel length to fit a fat 40 barrel or any others besides idk maybe 22
KKM said they are working them as we speak. Should be ready in a month or so
@@frankernest3712 no way your talking about conversion barrels correct ????
@@massiah.556 You are welcome to call them directly and ask for yourself. They are already working on it
If you notice as well...The Gen 4 has a double locking block pin, the Gen 5 only has a single. I think Glock beefed up the whole Gen 5 frame and slide. I've carried a G23 Gen 2 since 1997, both while being on duty and off duty. The gun is completely OEM (with the exception of Talon Grips), and it has never failed fire, or cycle. My Gen 2 has two locking block pins, because Glock designed all of their Gen 2 frames, .40 S&W, 10mm and .45 ACP with them. All 9mm and .380 calibers have one pin. I'll stay with the earlier Glock generations for an EDC piece, but that's just me...Thanks for the video.
Yes. Glock beefed up the slide due to the fact of no longer using the multi-pin system. They initially went back to their “original” design of the single pin system. But in order to successfully operate the power of the .40 S&W efficiently, The slide was thickened. And I’ve heard countless stories of people claiming the Gen 5 23s shoot a hell of a lot smoother than the previous Gen Glocks. I have a close who swears his entire life behind .40 S&W over 9mm. He daily carries an HK VP.40 as well as switching from time to time over to a USP .40 full sized. We’ve shot both & although the USP was specifically designed for the .40 S&W cartridge back in that day, It’s not as fun to shoot as the VP series in .40. The VP is beefier, heavier & just an overall smoother operator compared to the USP. Maybe that’s just my personal opinion, of course; but my friend also admits he prefers to shoot his VP over the USP due to the recoil management between both firearms. And I guess it’s safe to say the performance behind the VP.40 would be similar to the new Gen 5 G23. I’ve yet to shoot a 23; But I’m hellbent on picking one up very soon to see for myself.
As far as needing new holsters goes. It’s not just a pain, it’s also expensive if you use high quality holsters. That said, I love the gen 5 glocks. They have been very reliable for all of my purchases
I have one! it's a great .40 out there! Glock 23 gen5 MOS is one of the best.
To me, the .40"S&W cartridge is the best compromise self-defense pistol cartridge out there and I've been EDCing a Glock 23 since 1990, and to this day; aside from migrating a couple of years back to a newer generation in order to add a flashlight, I also had the slide milled to accommodate an RDS and co-witness suppressor-hight BUIS... there's nothing I can think I would change. It's the pistol I've shoot the most, and therefore the best. It covers all my needs, against predators (2 and 4 legged ones...) as well as local matches (IPSC, IDPA or 3 gun...) and just plinking for fun. It does it all and it does it very well. So yeah. Peg me for a fan... :>0
That been said, I really can't see the purpose of making the Glock 23 any larger or heavier than it is, so I won't migrate to the gen5. It just does not make any sense to me... it's a knee-jerk BS thing that is frankly plain stupid for Glock to do in my opinion. Great video... thanks for sharing.
My cousin bought a new SIG P320 full size .357sig about 6yr ago. He bought it mainly for camp, hikes, range use. 🏕 He's happy with the fast .357sig caliber & loads Liberty Ammunition Civil Defense for carry/home security. He also got a .40 320 barrel as a 🎁. I myself like the 1990s era .40Super but that caliber never got notice or sold well.
@@9unslin9er It doesn't outperform a 45 ballistically. A 45 that expands makes a larger hole and still meets penetration depth. Even their velocities are similar given similar weight.
@@9unslin9er A.45 caliber hole is larger. It has more momentum in their respect heaviest loaded bullets. A 40 chamber pressure is the same as 9mm and i would consider 40 superior to 9mm, Chamber pressure is not the story . .40 is a down loaded 10mm . It has had issues in the past in some handguns and with factory ammo in particularly heavier weight bullets (180 grain). Bullets being rechambered over and again may exacerbate what is known as bullet set back. Although 180 is all i shot out of my friend's 40s back in the early to mid 90s and it does look good on tests and paper-my opinion would be 165 grain or lighter and to pick a strong enough pistol and check it for wear issues carefully. But that is just my opinion.
How old a cartridge is means nothing in and of itself. I have seen 9mm fans state the .45 is antiquated when the truth is its older than 45 ACP.
As for Paul H ."s video -I have seen it and I do not see a .40 caliber coming out of that video as being superior. In fact if anything I think it demonstrates depending on the particular load one can be slightly faster given similar weights.
They are video's showing ballistic gel with layers of denim and the .45 generally meets penetration depth with greater expansion.
There are pros and cons to all of the calibers and i do think 40 is a harder "hitter " than 9mm but "ballistically" superior to .45 ? I don't see that.
@@9unslin9er Yes , I would prefer to be on the safer side. If I want more I can always go into a bigger gun designed for such.
@@9unslin9er No gun in any caliber is designed to handle the proof loading of that particular round beyond the accidental discharge of an over loaded round? A proof load is the absolute maximum a firearm can handle safely. A proof load is beyond the approved and designated safe loadings of ANY caliber.
One the best locks made in my opinion
Have the Gen 4 G23 & my favorite 40 cal . The reason Gen5 23 is wider due to Gen5 2 pin design. I've heard that the Gen5 40 cals are softer shooting?
Yes Due To Slide Girdth
Honestly basically feels like I’m shooting 9mm when I’m shooting the gen 5 23 it’s much smoother and less felt recoil than other gens.
I never loved my Gen4. The Gen5 does indeed shoot softer. It's a GREAT gun and better than the Gen4, no question.
@@jacobpetersen5662 thanks for sharing your experience with Generation 5 Glock 23 cause 40 cal is my favorite cartridge even though I shoot a lot of 9mm due to cost and a availability but I see 40 less expensive now & more plentiful.
Love my Gen 5 23. The recoil is barely noticeable against my Gen 5 19.
Same here. I have the G5 19 and 23. Use the 19 EDC and 23 as woods carry.
I love my Glock 23 gen 4
In California it doesn't make sense to use a 9mm unless you just can't control more. With a 10 round mag limit I only ever consider. 40 or .45 unless I go pocket sized. But if I do that I'll just use a S&W j frame
Good video, but it sucks that it needs to exist. It's not like .40 S&W fell off a cliff and stopped performing. It still provides the same performance it has successfully provided for its entire lifespan in service. 25+ years of proven service should speak for itself.
Just purchased this exact weapon except Gen 3, this will make my 4th G in. 40.
Thanks, you help me on my decision. .40 23 5fth MOS, will be my first gun.
I love my Glock 23's, they're my standard go to for CCW. I spent $120 for a 9mm barrel and have two guns basically for the price of one.
Those front serrations kill the look for me, the gen 5 non fs still looked good, the front serrations look like an afterthought.
I'm not a fan of them either.
Speaking of differences in holsters. I have a 43x and 43x mos. The holster for the 43x does not work on mos due to the rail on the mos version
I bought one just to diversify from 9mm, it's become my go to pistol.
Like my 9s but love and prefer my 40s..excellent video thanks for the vdeo and time 👍
You can stay with 9mm if you prefer. I have a 45 gen 5 9mm and put down a variety of 4 legged things due to the nature of my work. One shot of quality 9mm is all it takes.
A + for Glock 22, 35, 23 series owners is you can tote a .40s&w or if you buy after market barrels, shoot 9x19mm or .357sig with the same Glock gun. Different 9mm magazines for the 9mm barrel. I shot a few boxes of .357sig SIG FMJ in my M&P 2.0. To be honest the stout .357 pistol load is 💥; large muzzle flash, recoil, blast 🔊. The fast, potent .357sig hits hard but IMO, the 9mm +P or a 155gr to 165gr .40 is a better choice. I often drop my LWB 🐺 barrel 9mm into my Glock 22 to carry on armed security details.
I agree with everything you said except 9mm t p and 40cal 165g don't compare with 357sig. Grab a Shooters Bible and check the ballistics 357sig has about 11 rounds over 500fpe and 9mm And 40cal together don't have that much check it out
Glock finally thickened the slide on the Gen 5 40’s, for the 40 cal. Great videos by the way.
Waoo, the Glock 23 gen. 5 is great pistol and the recoil is very, very controllable. I like Glock 19 (9mm) but the Glock 23 gen. 5 is awesome pistol, repeat, the recoil very, very controllable. The new pistol Glock 23 is a HOME RUN.
I "rushed" and bought a G23 Gen 5 about a year ago. A few months back saw the same in MOS. I am still debating on selling the old one and getting the other, milling the slide, or buying a M.O.S. slide. I am still undecided on that, but I love my G23 Gen 5. My first "real" gun was a G27 Gen 3. This is a way easier shooting weapon.
I just got a SIG P320 RXP X-Compact and upgraded to the WC X-Carry and Carry II grip modules. Of course a much easier shooter in a 9mm, but I am loving the Red Dot. So I'll soon have to figure out if I want to stick with only my TruGlo Tritium PRO Night Sights, upgrade to a new M.O.S. G23, or get a slide (costs about what I paid for the original.) Plus the need for suppression heights are a must as they are great on my SIG.
And BTW I love Don's Weaponry as it was the first range experience that I ever had and a shot out to Cleve who was a great range master. I'll definitely have to stop by when I am home again.
Put a dagger slide on the 23
my first glock was .40 and it still runs
The gen5 23 could be my first and only Glock, but I'm in no hurry, I currently have a Sig P229 40 s&w..
Was my first pistol still have the 27 love it carry a 45 Glock now
The reason slide is wider in my opinion is because some 40 cal ammo has higher pressures . Underwood for one has some of their ammo pressures getting close to some 10 mm's
Thanks, I had a Gen 4 but I’ll get a Gen 5 MOS.
The gen5 guns have also gone back to being a one pin instead of a two pin on the locking block/slide lock. Also, the barrels are not interchangeable with previous generations.
Gen 5 barrels at least in 9mm will work in Gen 1 - 4 guns, just not the other way around. The reason why the Gen 5 .40 S&W barrels may or may not work is because they are actually larger in diameter so is the slide.
I use the glock 21 holster with my 23 gen 5 mos. I have a tlr1 hl on it.
I used to be a .40 guy. Haven't been one for 8 or 10 years. 9 Milly all the way.
I have the Glock 22 and am wanting the Glock 23 to conceal a little better, my question is is there enough grip length on the 23 to hold it good while firing? Thanks
I like the simplicity and combat/durability vetting of the 3rd gens. G23 is the most versatile Glock.
Hello. Very good an informative and educational video, thank you. I was just wondering if this could use the Aimpoint Acro with iron sights?? Thank you an thank you for your timely response
Yes they needed a heavier slide to slow the slide under recoil because they went back to a single pin in the locking block that is why it's bigger and heavier
Lol. So it’s not because of the astronomical amount of pressure the .40 operates on compared to the 9mm? 35,000psi is like more than triple 35,000psi.👍🏼
@@petrosspetrosgali they both have the same pressure...the issue is with the huge unsupported chamber of glocks in 40 s&w
@@krypton4379 all that does is bulge the shit out of the case.
@@petrosspetrosgali yeah
@@petrosspetrosgali 40 sw is way more powerful tho....some factory loads touch almost 600ft lbs
Isn't the slide on the .40 wider in the Gen 5?
Yes.
Full co witness is more crowding, especially in a gun fight, and yes I've been in several gun fights, most lasting a 5, to 10 mins and one lasting for 3 days, I believe 1/3 co witness is superior, less crowding and you can deploy both separate or together.
Are the barrels interchangeable? Can a Gen 4 G32 barrel run in a Gen 5 G23?
Nope I was right first time. Damn I always speak out of turn!! $orry n another great video!
Recently purchased the 23 gen 5, what holster you recommend? Thanks
If you undercut the trigger guard on your Gen 4 you'll find it raises your hold on the grip enough for the other two fingers fall right into the groves!
Love .40 s&w never got the hate
At this point, I’m keeping my gen 4, can use the same holster for my 19.
Looks prettier. Less block and a bit more tackle.
Do you think the Gen 5 is thicker and heavier than the Gen 4 is because it's designed to handle a more poerful .40 Caliber round ? Or that it's designed to last longer firing more rounds of the higher power 40 caliber rounds than the Gen 4 could handle ?
Since the slide is thicker and heavier to handle the pressures of the 40, how is the recoil? My gen 3 Glock 23 is quite snappy but I train with it so I am used to it.
I've owned the Gen 2, 4, 5. Gen 5 has the least amount of snap. The heavier slide and recoil spring handles it well. The Gen 4 would be my second choice since the recoil spring handles the recoil somewhat better. The Gen 2 is the same as the Gen 3 since they use the same recoil spring. I found the Gen 2 snappy but not uncontrollable.
Just a side note, I’ve changed all my followers in all my Glock magazines to the orange followers. On my 19’s, 23’s and 32’s I’ve also changed the mags to the new gen 5 base pads. They give my pinky finger just a tiny bit more to hang onto. Great video sir, as usual.
Only the gen 5 FS version has the front serrations. All gen 5's dont have them
I had a 23 gen 4 for some time. Not sure why but I shot that gun the best, found easy to carry, and like the higher mag cap given its a bigger cartridge. I shot that gun better than my old 9mm SIg and a few Springfield XDs. All great guns but gonna stick to the Glock
The G23 should have been designed with a wider slide to begin with. Glock was one of the few companies that used a 9mm platform for the .40.
Me Personally I'm thinking about getting rid of mine.... I use my 40 for work carry all because I just don't care about it...My Glock 23 is definitely on the trade in list along with Two CZ's. Soon as Glock releases the 357/10mm in the Gen 5 all Three of them are gone asap!
You can swap out the .40 S and W for a 357 barrel on the Glock 23.. just in case you didn’t know
@@Moriahconqueringwind888 yes I have a lone wolf 357 sig barrel for the Glock 23
The 5th gen mags have cutouts in them sonic you swapped the mag release to lefty, you're good to go. 4th gen down, you can't. The slide is a bit wider for the weight to help mitigate the felt recoil. And the 5th gen also has a marksman barrel. Btw, love them .40s.
@@Moriahconqueringwind888 also 9mm.
Also have to use 9mm mags on the .40 when converting . .357 could actually use the .40 mags.
How come the gen 4 has USA on slide n the 5th says Austria??
Why does the Gen 5 have only one pin in the frame?
Oh no I need to get rid of my Gen 4 G23 so I can have rounded corners.... or not. Optics? Not for me, not a carry gun. So.... I think I'm good. I'd be very happy with the Gen 3 really. And 40 S&W is the best carry round IMHO as long as you can handle shooting it well.
Funny , Glock Perfection, once you do the personal modifications to your platform...never replace the safety plunger spring...the teeny tiny one...they like to go full auto sear...no bueno...
I have a Glock 23 Gen 2. Do you think it's worth it to exchange it for a Gen 5 ? I am a lefty, so I'm thinking I could set up the Gen 5 for use as a Lefty. Thoughts ?
Did you go with the Gen 5?
Single Clip?
Yes it is, 40 cal is a great round
The beefier slides look better too.
Y porque mi Glock 23 5gen no tiene los dos tornillos para poner alguna mira si es la misma
I can only shoot 165 grain in 40... it's just to snappy with 180 grain Ammo.
i thought it was the opposite.
Guess it depends on brand. For best energy and terminal ballistics; 135 and 150/155 grain is the sweet spot. Do what it takes to get over the 500ft. lbs.
mark. Corbon makes a great 135grn. @ 1325fps for about 535ft.lbs or Underwood 135grn. @ 1450fps for about 588ft.lbs. or 155grn. for 580ft.lbs.
@@cluckbent6466 It is
@@cluckbent6466 Yep, one of the FBI’s firearm instructors involved with the creation of the .40 S&W specified a preference for the 180 grain bullet traveling at 950 fps because he wanted it to have similar characteristics to a .45 ACP round. Not only does a heavier bullet traveling at subsonic speeds have less snap than a lighter and faster round but it’s the heavy chunk of lead and it’s greater momentum that actually gave the 45 ACP its reputation as being a “hard hitting” round. Calculated energy doesn’t always translate into “useable” energy which the Thompson and LaGarde experiments back in 1904 quickly discovered. No modern testing method is capable of showing what a test on living creatures can show. Gel blocks and theories pushed as fact can’t replace that which is why I haven’t bought in to all the BS marketing involved with the 9mm. 9mm is capable but it ain’t equal to the bigger calibers especially with the heavier bullets.
I have heard alot of good things about glock 23. Anybody live in middle/south Georgia?? How much do they generally cost? I bought a 40 caliber S@W couple months ago at a gunshow and got a good deal. Would love another 40 caliber and then later on get glock 19
You may consider a 9mm conversation barrel and 9mm magazine for your .40.
Do you still have this and shoot it?
My Glock 23 Gen 4 is a great gun as long as you dont put a light on it.
Why?
GEN 5 GLOCK 22
GLOCK 23 GRIP
CAN USE G23 MAGS
.40 caliber round moving at almost magnum velocity. What's the problem? Oh, it's "snappy! Well, It's a firearm, would you expect anything less? This is a great round and the 23 is a workhorse. Carried one on duty for a lot of years, bought it from the department when I retired, still carry it, absolute zero problems. Learn to effectively shoot and the imaginary problems with the .40 will go away and you will have a caliber for self defense that will get the job done.
Generation 3 Glock 23 40. The best. I wouldn’t never own the generation 5. The 3 is the best
What all is needed to convert a g23 to be able to shoot 9mm
The only Glocks I wouldn’t buy are the 37, 38, and 39. Just because 45GAP is made from unobtanium
Everybody that bought a Smith & Wesson Shield in 30 Super Carry is gonna learn that lesson 😂
That’s.40 cal. And .45 acp is the only hand gun calibers I own…
Do they really have a superior stopping power than 9mm? I want those but fear for a huge recoil, thanks.
Sorry.
Absolutely
Nice
the woke 9x19 mob just won’t shut up!
The reason the gen 5 won't fit in a gen 4 holster is because the gun is made for the 40sw and its higher pressure, with beefier slides and rails. It isn't a 9mm firearm, built for a 9mm and it's pressure, just with a wider barrel.