Glock 23, my 3rd handgun purchased many moons ago. It was also my first reliable handgun purchase and has never malfunctioned. Have had it about 18 years now. It’s not my favorite Glock or handgun, but I trust it as much as anything. Mine is the gen 3 variates or course and I don’t shoot it that much anymore, but when I do it still shoots true and reliably.
Just picked up one today,I’ve had my fair share of glocks from 22,19,23,19x,g45, about three gen 5 19s every time I sell one I’ll fall in love and go buy another
love love love .40 s&w!! it is the ideal cartridge caliber, but 180gr was always too heavy for the .40 s&w, great for the 10mm auto though! between 135gr minimum and 165gr maximum parameters is best, with 155gr/150gr bullet weight being ideal!
Do you seriously copy and paste this same stupid comment in every single 40 s&w post out there? no one cares ethan mac. 180 grain is fine 165 is fine i'm sure your 155 grain wuss rounds are decent if u can find the damn things. I'll stick with the normal 180 grain vs the bunny fart rounds you claim are so superior.
I recently purchased a gen 5 23. I already have a gen 5 26 and 19 but wanted a secondary caliber and this fits the bill and definitely a smooth shooter👍
I had a Glock 23 Gen 5, and it's honestly the best Glock in .40 due to the reduced recoil and the lack of finger grooves. But finding a holster is a pain, they don't fit in any kydex Glock 19/23 holsters due to the increased slide width. Kept waiting for someone to come out with a 9mm conversion barrel, because I like dual caliber capability. The Gen 3/4 conversion barrels will not work in the Gen 5. Realized that the market doesn't care about .40 anymore, and no one will be tooling up to produce any conversion or threaded barrels for the Gen 5 .40 models. Ended up getting rid of it in favor of an M&P 40 2.0 Compact, which easily converts to 9mm with a factory barrel and magazine swap. I think .40 will continue to lose market share, and aftermarket support for the Gen 5 .40 models will not be nearly as good as previous generations. But if someone is dead set on a .40 carry piece and loves Glocks, and can find a good holster for it (maybe leather), the Gen 5 G23 is an excellent option.
1 year later conversion barrels and holsters widely available. I believe 40 will disappear, but after 38 super, 41 mag 32 acp. I will be gone way before any of these stop being produced.
@@randolph6511does the full-size barrel make a difference in recoil / carrying ? On a gen 5 ? I’ve carried a gen 4 17 and a 19 but gen 5 .40s are thicker don’t know if it would make a difference.
I have several Gen 3 G-23s in different colors (all black, FDE frame, OD Green frame, EXO Talo slide). I just ordered a Gen 5 G-23 in .40 S&W the other day to add to them. I never personally had any problems with my old ones however a beefed up Gen 5 version is always welcomed. 13+1 of .40 S&W in a package this size is a great carry and self defense pistol. I'm glad they didn't get overwhelmed by rookie amateurs opinions who ONLY own and use 9mms these days. There are plenty of better calibers and better choices out there once you boil it down that 9mm is cheap to shoot, easier for weak men and women with less recoil, easy to find ammo for. If you are looking for performance or stopping power the .40 S&W still wins every single time. Every modern bullet technology advancement that 9mm got all the other calibers ALSO got including .45 ACP, 10mm, 357 SIG, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum etc etc. These people lie so much or are grossly misinformed they don't even know what the truth is anymore.
The Glock23 has been my EDC since 1990 and to this day. Have migrated from the gen2, to the gen3 and had the slide milled to accommodate an RMR Type2 ;and nowadays to a gen4 with a slide milled to accommodate an Acro P2... I'm also a fan of the 180gr .40"S&W since 1990 because I've found it to do be very reliable, very accurate and it does everything I need done, and does it all well: From IDPA, to IPSC, to plinking, to 2 and 4 legged predators management/control and it's easy to find a FMJ and JHP ammo combo that prints roughly on the same spot, out to 50m witch allows me to train with cheaper ammo that basically performs exactly as the carry ammo recoil and accuracy wise ... So yeah, I'm an assumed fan boy but I don't think I'll migrate to the gen5 because I still don't understand why Glock modified the width or weight of that Glock 23. For my needs the gen2 to gen4 are the perfect compromise and don't need anyone screwing with that. But that's just me I guess...
@@VenomousKills To each his own, but to me it's useless and just makes it harder to carry concealed... a gimmick to cater to the "the .40 is SOOOO snappy crowd...". But if you like it, fine by me. Enjoy it!
@@fkrr5 I think the 9x19mm really shines in the micro size category, and if that's what you carry AND diligently train with, then it makes a lot of sense. In my case it falls short for pocket carry (too big and also too heavy, for my taste); and it also falls a little short as a primary EDC (same footprint as a .40"SW), so yeah. But that's just me. Stay safe out there :>0
Best Glock made IMO. I like the beveled/rounded edges on the slide from the increased thickness for the 40 S&W. Mine came with Ameriglo night sights. I installed a McNally flat faced trigger system. Man, what a great field EDC gun!
@@504Trey IMO They are all good. It’s just that the 23 gen5 version is now more designed specifically for the 40 S&W cartridge. However, I do like my Gen4 10mm’s. Will not go to gen5 in those guns; 20, 29, and 40.
Got an old gen 3 model 22 and 23. I'd like to try the gen 5 version because I'm left handed and want a lefty controls but not having good holster support for the wider slide is a deal breaker. I'll probably end up finding an M&P 40 and call it good. I'm a fan of the 40 cal and that Federal 180gr FMJ flat point is an heck of an penetrator and I use it as an woods round and then hollowpoints for civilization.
Blacksmith tactical has them for the gen 5 27 and 23 every bit as good as tier 1 and a little cheaper, options for optic cuts and options for ulitclips or discreet carry clips
Anyone with gen 5 23 holster issues should throw a Streamlight TLR-1 or a Surefire on and get a PHLSTER Floodlight or a Henry Holsters Spark. Some other companies make non WML holsters. You just have to look.
I bought my g23 during the lockdowns just to diversify from 9mm. It has become my go to do anything pistol. I'd really like to see 10mm gen 5s be produced but unless full powered 10mm ammo becomes more common, 40 s&w preforms essentially the same
My old duty weapon was a gen 2 Glock 22. I used to train a lot and put a lot of rounds through it. On several occasions i cracked those pins above the trigger, rendering the gun useless. I never figured out why. I would be hesitant to switch from my gen 3's to the gen 5's due to the single pin design.
I own one and absolutely love it. There are holster issues though. I searched high and low and had a hard time finding one. That being said, I went to my local Rural King and low and behold they had a Blackhawk Paddle holster that fit it. So they are available...you just have to look. I wanted a LaserMax Guide Bore laser and they don't have them for a Gen 5. So my only knock on the G23Gen5 is that accessories are difficult to find.
Best gun, for the finger groves there’s probably after market sleeves with them that people can get, good thing is that you can get a 9 mm/mag and shoot this gun as a 9mm as well. I had a Gen 4 but sold it 😮, will probably get another one.
The finish on the Gen 4 is a different process, it seems all the Gen 5s with the NDLC finish do this on the barrel but I have not seen any incidence of corrosion resulting from it.
Does the holster problem come frome the width of the slide or the frame? If i put a 19 slide on the 23 will it be exactly the same like a 19 and fit all the holsters? I' m from germany and the amount of guns to own is strictly limited. So swapping calibers could be a big benefit... Thanks
I have a Glock 23 Generation 3. I have tiny hands. What is the difference in the generation 5 to the Generation 3 in the grips? Is the generation 5 easier for a person with smaller hands?
The Gen 5 has a slightly smaller grip circumference than the Gen 3. That, plus the fact that the Gen 5 has no finger grooves, would make the Gen 5 likely more comfortable for those with smaller hands.
@@RoadKing-ky2bs already kicked in, no more handguns, we never had our natural rights recognized and acknowledged here in communist Canada, especially our firearm and defense rights, own and carry. but we have them regardless if they recognize and acknowledge our natural freedoms, especially our firearm and defense rights, own and carry
@Ethan Mac I hate that you guys have to deal with that nonsense. There are a lot of Canadians who love their firearms, but the government doesn't see it that way. Hopefully one day the winds of change will sweep Canada and the government recognize gun rights for its citizens.
hola, tiro con glock desde 1986 , la gen 1 ,gen 2 , y gen tres, esta ultima la 3 es la mejor de todas pues en la 4 o 5 no me gusta ya que el boton del cargador es muy grande y cerca del dedo pulgar, un desacierto de glock, pues no tiro agusto con ella , glock 19 gen 3 es la perfeccion saludos desde españa
