I’ve watched this video probably 200x over the years and just rewatched it again the other day. I had to go pick up another .40 Glock 23 yesterday because of it. Now I’m back to carrying the .40. Thank you again sir.
I use to be a Correctional Officer! This is the gun we trained with! Out of 7 years of shooting the G23 gen 4 our instructors said each glock had around 250,000 rounds through them each! We were talking afterwards to our instructors and they stated we hardly had any problems at all with them! That made me a glock fanboy! Over a year period I bought 2 of the Glocks 23 gen 4! I edc the 23 and the 19! Now I got the 19X and the Glock 45 9mm! Also got the G19 gen 5 and the Glock 48 all black! Great firearms that are dependable & tough!!!!! Thanks Mr. Hickok45! Good videos!
Yeah, there will always be Glock haters, but people with lots of experience shooting, especially with Glocks, knows the truth. Doesn't mean everybody likes them, but at least you don't see anybody from this group calling them "junk" or Glock carriers something stupid and childish like "fan boys."
I first started watching your videos when I was about 16 years old, when my dad purchased my first gun and I just recently turned 21 and plan on getting a pistol permit. Finally!! I have to say you're the one who has sold me on the Glock 23. I want it to be my first handgun. But what I was trying to say was I was deeply saddened to hear about your account going down twice in the matter of two days and I thought that the second time you were done for sure. I'm beyond thankful that you are back and still kicking because you've honestly taught me so much about firearms. You've taught me about gun culture and the importance of the second amendment. This is my thanks to you hickock, thank you for doing what you do and inspiring me to be a gun owner. Thank you to you and your son John for putting out such quality, educational videos that are not short of humor as well. I owe it to you and could probably thank you a million times more. Take care. -sincerely A pro-gun New Yorker.
+Mike Russo Thumbs-Up, for your comment on hickok45, he is the top dog in the gun community on youtube. One thing about hickok45 is he tells it like it is with no bullshit thrown in, I've been subscribed to his channel for over 6 years and still am. Good luck to your future in the gun world and have fun but always respect your firearms......
Another major plus the Glock 23. Is that this weapon can be converted into three different firearms 9 millimeter 40 caliber and the 357 sig awesome just awesome
ZFlyingVLover you cant just swap out the barrel and call it good, thats probably why you are getting FTE's, if you are converting down to 9mm you also have to change the spring to the g19 spring.
It is not required to change the spring when you convert the glock 23 to a 9mm barrel according to glock. So, unless you know more than the manufacturer, why mislead people with inaccurate information?
just picked up a 23 gen4 today thanks to your videos. i never considered it until i put it in my hand and it felt right. i was leaning toward the 30S but glad i came across your videos just in time.
Love my Glock 23 gen. 3. Started with a S&W m&p .40 and couldn't get used to the 13 lb. trigger pull so i upgraded and never looked back! Ordered talon grip online and I'm buying more mags as i can afford to because i know this is my carry pistol for life. Thanks for your influence hickok45
In 4 seconds, you freed up your hands, pulled your pistol, rotated 120 degrees drilled target twice, then continued another ~60 degrees and popped a 2 litter. @ what; 7-10 yards. Oh Yeah, with a snappy (as they say) 40 cal. I kneel to my superior!
Just got my Glock 23 gen 4. My first glock and I love it. The simplicity and functionality is unlike any gun I've used thus far. Thanks for the awesome videos.
Thanks for your detailed reviews on glocks, I purchased a glock 23 gen4 last week and I already have 500 rounds through it, it shoots awesome, it was my first time handgun purchase and won't be the last one.
@Bleys1973, It's often just the mood I'm in; if I'm feeling good about the gun I'm shooting and confident where to hold, I just keep going. Also, if I have plenty of ammo and magazines loaded up, that makes a difference. I'm usually pretty well equipped when I'm shooting a Glock. Plenty of magazines full of cute little cartridges for the video. :-) Plus, in a Chapter 2 video, it's mostly shooting anyway.
@@ethancool8141 ask yourself your own question a couple of times and see if you don't arrive at the answer. Hint: Police often have to shoot at suspects with innocent bystanders around...
@@ethancool8141 I'm saying a bigger, slower moving bullet is better than a smaller, faster moving one when it comes to over penetrating and wounding unintended targets. Add hollow points to that, and you've got a much bigger wound channel with less risk of the bullet going through. Why not a 45 then? Well the 40 is better for follow up shots than the 45.
@danpetreikis, I feel your pain; I go through the same indecision. It usually comes down to whether I'm going to be sitting a lot, whether it's in the car or elsewhere. The G27 wins there by just a little bit. They are a great pair, just like the G19 and G26. The G27 is great anytime; the G23 is great "just about" anytime.
Absolutely LOVE the slow motion at the end! You can see the bullets path to the gong. And you can also hear the tink-tink of the empty shells hitting the ground. NICE!
I hear that term, "Short & Weak" a lot when guys talk about the .40 S&W and most of the time its guys who love the 9mm, so if they think the .40 S&W is Short & Weak then that would make the 9mm Puny & Frail' or Fatigued & Delicate' or Physically Unable'.....
While I do hear it from all sorts of different caliber fans, the term originated from 10mm fans. The .40 S&W is literally a shorter and weaker 10mm (10mm is an older cartridge than the .40). With that said, .380, 9mm, .38 special, .357 magnum, and .357 Sig all use the same bullets (or at least can). A .380 casing is right around half the length of a .357 magnum's, so there's obviously an incredibly significant difference in the powder load.
+GunsHarleysUSA Yeah, 9mm and especially .380 fans (though I don't particularly know many of the latter) aren't really in a position to call it "Short & Weak."
Trying to decide if I should trade in my 19 for this. They say a 19 is easier to shoot, but I believe any caliber can be mastered if you shoot enough. Why not?
The 23 is a better option in my opinion. The reason is because the 23 has the same exact dimensions as the 19 and you can buy a 9mm barrel to drop in the slide and have a 19
Hickok, you experience things for yourself and you make your own opinions from those experiences instead of going with internet gun group think. You're awesome. Also I just picked this gun up and I'm pumped about it.
My good friend and guitar technician(Someone I've always respected His knowledge for Glock's and 1911's)just grabbed a G4 23. He loved it!! I can't wait to give it a try. He likes it as much as you like yours, Hickok. Great video.
@AgentZeitgeist, Yep, I was fondling a couple last weekend and thinking about that. I have not launched any lead from a good old Colt SAA for awhile, ON or OFF video. We'll have to remedy that this winter/spring, for sure.
After seeing Hickok45 recommend the G23 Gen 4, I bought one myself. Several hundred rounds through it so far (mild and hot) and it hasn't hiccuped once. I'd say it's more accurate than my G19. As the man says life is good with a G23. Thanks Hickok.
@ADFilmSA , Not that much difference between what a .40 will do and a .45. For that matter, not that much difference amongst any of them, but you get good capacity in a reasonably sized platform with the .40, so it's a "Why Not?" for me.
Every time I'm like...ehhh, should I trade for something else? I watch this...and it reminds me why I bought it and why it owns every polymer pistol on the planet
Only 10mm fans call the 40 S&W "short & weak". Shoot the 40 cal a few times and see the power that that little round has behind it. Love the bid Hickok45! Keep up the good work.
owned my gen2 glock 23 for over 20 years now. was my first handgun, my first glock, and still my favorite even though i own many more. great to see you shooting it so well. thx for the great vid man!
love the glock 23. just bought a gen 4 myself. i've put easily over 500 rnds through it in less than a month, and i had one FTE with monarch (probably a light round). it's a champ. keep up the good work sir.
Thanks. Your comment, though, is a good example of how any of us can sound a bit racist, even when we have absolutely no intention in that direction. :-) For example, if I had said the same thing about you, think about how it would sound. "I am a white man, and even I will feel bad when this guy stops teaching us." :-) Sorry, I just couldn't resist pointing that out, mainly because I grow so, so weary of everybody's obsession with everything being racist, even when it's the last thing on most people's mind.
I had an FNX40 for a half dozen years and liked its features but it never shot tbe way I thought it should. It always shot too low for me and others who shot it. FN basically blew me off when I called the about it. After watching yours and others videos and doing some more research I recently traded the FNX40 for a Gen 4 Glock 23 and after taking it to the range I am very pleased with my decision. It performs exactly as you said and was accurate right out of the box. I'm left handed and switched the magazine release to the opposite side without a problem. Probably my 70 year old eyes but I hit pretty consistently a bit to the right so I'm going to drift the rear sight a fraction to the left and I should be close to dead on for me. Thanks for your entertaining and informative videos.
i love that you can actually, and CLEARLY no less, see the projectile and the bullet trace on those slo-mo clip at the end! Granted they're moving a bit slower than a what most long guns can muster, but still incredibly cool.
I've always heard that. Lately, I've heard some convincing arguments from "experts," reminding us that it's very unlikely to happen. You'll end up fighting with what you have.
+Team Green Illinois People in public places don't have a rifle to fight back to, and it's frowned upon to walk around with one slung over your shoulder. Handguns are what you will have as a civilian. Military/LEO is another story.
due to the violent crime rate , it is time for me to arm myself. I work late hours and am on the road late at night with cash and a van full of expensive music gear. Your videos have been very helpful in my research as to what I need to buy. God forbid I ever have to shoot some one, but if I have to, I want to stop them in their tracks. The 40 just seems to have a been more knock down power over the 9mm. I am now shopping for a new gen4 23.
+Albert Einstein 9mm, .40, and .45 have comparable terminal ballistics. The .40 has made the .45 obsolete, with almost identical terminal ballistics and a higher mag capacity. As for OP, no such thing as a one shot stop. Don't rely on it, don't expect it.
Doug Smith Strongly disagree. The .40 is better in every way. Actually, the 10mm is more versatile than both, but the .40 can fit in 9mm frames. The .45 ACP is an inefficient, low pressure round that was only relevant in pre-Nato combat where ball was the only choice.
@shkotay, I don't know; I've used a dozen or more of them for lots of fun and lots of games (IDPA, GSSF, IPSC, etc.) for over 20 years. They definitely are not as pretty as my 1911s, Smiths, & Colt SAAs, though.
Why the U.S. military doesn't use Glocks in a bigger capacity (no pun intended) I have no idea. I know the military sidearm has to have a manual safety yada yada n other specs it has to meet but Glocks just work when ya need them to. Call me a Glock fanboy, I'll wear that title proudly because my G23 goes bang with every squeeze of the ole booger hook haha.
Well, looks like Glock failed because they aren't modular. I love Glock and have 3, but the P320 is great as well and is truly modular. I'd like Glock to make some innovative models. Glock 44 should be a single stack .40 S&W. Glock 45 should be a Glock 30s or 36 chambered for 10mm auto. Perhaps a 19L.
I bought a Glock 23 gen4 used from a pawn shop, it was a police trade in , glad they got rid of it and I got it, Hickok 45 is right about this gun, it does it all, what a perfect pistol .
I have a g17 gen 4 as my IPSC gun. It`s won the BC Provincials and has about 30`000 rounds through it and have had 0 failures and still looks like new.
Back to what you were saying in the beginning about people valuing your opinion; I’ve never bought a gun without watching your review of it before purchasing. I am sure not alone on this, we love you ❤️
bought a glock 23 gen 4 just like it as my first handgun. It was love at first sight and I still love it no prior knowledge of what I should get or whats the best I just went in... seen it, bought it.
Really enjoy your videos. 90% of my shooting is done with reloads, so I've stayed away from Glock pistols. Two weeks ago I purchased my first Glock, a 42. While at my FFL, I looked and handled a 23 Gen 4. It felt a lot better than the earlier models. I had them hold it for me. Picked it up yesterday, brought it home, already ran 2 boxes factory and 1 box of my reloads. No problems with the cases on my reloads. Shot accurately, recoil really light, fast back on target. Thanks for the Great reviews and demonstrations with handguns. They really help when making decisions on possible purchases.
I didn't really like Glocks that much until I started watching Hickok45, now I love seeing the glocks in action and would love to get another one. Love all of the videos and can't wait to see another Hickok45 video lol
@Pippie341, Only on purpose! ;-) Seriously, once I was removing a tick from my leg with a 1911 in .45 ACP. I shot the tick without breaking the skin on my leg; however, the powder burns were as bad as being shot. The problem is, as you can imagine, it HAS to be a close range shot when you're removing a tick from your own body. By the way, if you fell for that one, I have this big statue in New York Harbor that I'll let you have for just $10,000, cash money! :-)
As a police officer here in the Cincinnati, Ohio area I just want to say I love all the videos. You are a sure shot and no one should ever make the decision to get in a shoutout with you. I would love to shoot with you when we are down that way !
@xring1000, The only ammo I've had issues with was about three rounds 9mm 115 grain, and then only stuff that is FMJ and on the low end powerwise to begin with. I have the 04 spring in my G19 Gen 4. The 03 spring was stiffer, from what I've heard. Some people had more problems with that one.
i have a glock 23 gen 4 with trijicon night sights and crimson trace laser grips and i freaking love it and hickok45 is the reason why i got it thank you hickok45 i carry my glock 100% inside the waist band in a galco king tuck and forget its even there
I already have one of my favorite guns, a Springfield Armory full size 1911A1 chambered in .45ACP. and its a great gun, i have the Loaded model which has a skeleton trigger and hammer with a match grade slide and barrel. But its big, and i need more of a compact size gun, the subcompact size is too small for my liking. Ive decided after much consideration to get a Glock 23 gen4 for its conceal-ability and power while being 100% reliable. Thanks hickok45 for having such in depth detail about it.
Great shooting! I love my G17 Gen 4. The 1 issue I had in over 1,000 rounds was ammo related. One round of 9mm steel-cased Tulammo (Walmart) needed a second primer strike to fire. The first strike was not a light strike.
hickok45, your review greatly influenced my purchase of my new glock 23 gen 3. thank you for the great review. glock should really give you a little something for being such a good salesman for 'em.
I’ve had the same gun for 8 years and love it. My EDC is a Sig p365, but the G23 is my home defense gun. I don’t understand why people bash the .40 so much.
Continued: 2) having used them professionally and the only one with such a broad knowledge of the guns you use and review and the 'best' Ammo to use for any particular situation. The Ammo is as important as the choice of an appropriate gun, and it is nice that you can say what you feel as you are not linked to any manufacturer that I know of. I watched a video of yours a week ago you talked of how bad some manufacturers Ammo is, compared to other makes for the same size and type of Ammo. Brill!
A few months ago, I decided to put my Glock 23 back up in storage and switch to carrying my Glock 27, because I saw a video of Hickok talking about it. Now I see this video and I want to switch back to the 23. Hickok's giving me whiplash....
Thanks to you, I recently bought a Glock 23. What had always held me back from buying a Glock in the past was how it felt in my hand - it did not have the feel of a 1911 which to me fits like a glove. You video on modifying the grips was all I needed to pull the trigger here and buy one. I have a gunsmith modifying the back grips now to copy the 1911 feel. If it works out, I will have the perfect gun. I just wish Glock would have done this for me...
Great video .One great characteristic of the gen 4 23 is the dual recoil springs. It really helps with recoil and makes for a 40 cal pistol that is surprisingly easy to control and fun too.
I bought a 26 solely based on hickok45's ravings but it never felt good in my hands - just too thick. I ended up selling it. The other day I held a 37 - wow, what a difference! I wish Glock made more handguns with single stacked magazines for those of us with small hands. At any rate my 37 is on order now. Can't wait for it to come in!
Subscribed as soon as I found you,good to see a person that can stay mostly serious when it comes to guns...I can actually learn a lot from your vids thanks to that.
I purchased my first 23 about 10 years ago. I have never liked any pistol better period. I work security part time and carry the gen 4 23 for my duty weapon. I've heard that the gen 4 have had issues with a weapons light. I got the TLR7 and l have had no issues at all . I'm just glad that 9mm is the new hot round because it leaves more 40 ammo for me.👍
Love my Gen 4 g23 as well Mr Hickok! I also love my king tuk holster for it. the gun literally disappears in it and the weight of the gun is distributed so evenly in that holster you forget you are carrying the Glock. Great video as always. I'd give anything to have a shooting range in my backyard as you do!! keep em coming dead-eye!
One of the best guns ever. Good power to size ratio and reliable. If I had to pick any handgun to be on my side for most situations, it would be the 'ole 23 gen 2. Purchased used and has well over 600 rounds from me alone and had one issue with a weak round. The slide didnt fully "lock" after firing a round. Not an excuse, but it was very dirty. I hit the back of the slide with the palm of my other hand and never missed a beat.
wen youre shooting the gong i can actually see the bullet travel and splatter. sweet......keep it up man i can tell you just love shooting. watch the vids and dont even pay attention to the gun or its sounds, focus on yourself. so happy hahaha i love it
Boy I can tell you love that 23.... Just plain sick how well you handle that thing! I just picked up a 19 gen 4 today and through 100rnds & I am very impressed. 124gr Zero reloads went flawless. Just is not as easy as you can make it look though! Love your videos......
Thanks for the vid. The Gen4 G23 is my choice for carry, having once carried a SIG P229. Only issue I've had is with the way brass occasionally kicks straight up; it's an issue at an indoor range when the spent cases bang off the light bar soffit above and back down on the top of my head, or sometimes down my collar into my shirt. Toasty and warm (ouch) feeling, I must say. Compact d/s Glocks like the G19, G23 and G32...definitely my favorite all-around pistol.
Thank you hickock45 for this awesome video. Watching you hit those targets just brings so much happiness to my life. And I can't agree more, the Glock 23 is one reliable good friend!
just bought me my second Glock.....Im bringing home my new Glock 23 gen 4 tomorrow and cant wait.....I sure wish I could hang out with you one day...I know I would learn allot....keep making all the great videos.....
@Hickok45, I agree with you on the .40 caliber being a great cartridge. The speed of a 9mm and power like a .45 ACP. I would of thought your favorite gun by far would be your beloved S&W Model 29 .44 Magnum! Thanks for all your great videos, I've learned a ton watching and listening to you.
Got my Glock 23 Gen 4 and it is absolutely a great little gun. What is also great, you can get a wolf 9mm barrel and do a quick swap and then you have a 9mil for cheaper plinking.
