Bob Campbell. I had a glock 22 for quite awhile and decided to step down in size for concealed carry. I carry every day and when it comes to concealment, the only true difference between the two guns is the slightly larger width of the 26. What really frustrates me is the mindless nonsense that is palmed off as reality when during the most violent time in the history of our country shootists regularly engaged confrontations with black powder single shot firearms and black powdder cartridges like the 45 colt and the 44-40. Just my opinion, Agree. The size and shape of the Glock 23 is identical to that of the Glock 19. I feel like the 43 did not have the weight to feel good in my hands . Glock G19 Gen 5 9MM. I regularly carry a G17 and a G22 (no, not at the same time). The first Glock pistol (Glock 17) hit the market in 1982 designed and manufactured by the Austrian engineer Gaston Glock. Will we ever learn? Other than the barrel and opening on the slide, they are identical from what I can tell. Alternately, it is a handgun with a standard. Forget the caliber. SIG P365 vs. GLOCK 26 Comparison 63K views DefenderOfFreedom 428K views 44K views SPN Firearms Compared: Glock 26 vs Sig P365 Hammer Striker 86K views Glock 26 Gen 3 - Proving Once. All of my ARs have 3.5 Gisselle triggers and its a comfortable weight for me. All in one gun; the g23? When shooting the 9s, for some crazy reason, I cannot match the accuracy of my. I have a G19C G3. But thats out of a Glock 30. Then I bought a Glock 30SF. .Do really like the 40 better than the 9, for me at least. I had a Smith & Wesson 357 mag for years and loved it. No comparison. Alternately, it is a handgun with a standard seventeen-round magazine capacity. Internal trigger, drop and firing pin safeties. when you can have three for a couple hundred dollars more? Both are 10mm. I use two glock22 for home defense and I carry two glick19 on me all the time . I tried both the 19 and the 23 in Gen 3 & 4 versions before purchasing the Gen 4 23. The Glock 48 is much the same, just with a 4.2-inch barrel, essentially a single-stack Glock 19. Yes. His varied interests and hobbies include camping, fishing, hunting, and spending time at the gun range as often as possible. Go with the caliber you like and what conceals best. . The extra initial power output of the 40s also increased the depth of penetration though dry walls increasing the risk to civilians. 27, 2018 Among them are a decorated World War II vet Also added a Combat Armory G23 threaded barrel, and KAK 9/16 compensator. I traded because I wanted a mid-range Glock. For home defense I have a 22 round magazines in 40 cal, and a 12 gauge shotgun. I am certain a .45 can be made as light as a 9mm, but the .900-inch long cartridge case demands a long grip frame. Why be limited to one Cal. The 40 SW is simply more powerful than the 9mm regardless of all the debates singing the praise of the 9mm. Recoil is greater. Thanks in advance for any information you can provide. The Glock is always reliable, you cannot take that away. m is the mass of the bullet. It is harder for me to handle the Nano 9mm than the G27 in .40. C, THAT SOUNDS LIKE A LOT OF FUN, WOULD BE COOL TO GO THRU THERE WITH EACH BARREL TO SEE WHICH ONE YOUR MORE ACCURATE WITH. I just try to practice. to .44 mag. Thanks for sharing with us. You must be in the Phx area as I am. I considered the G23. Glock 21 vs Glock 23: Size, Weight, and Concealment The Glock 21 and Glock 23 models are both full-size guns that require carefully molded holsters for concealed carry. Some particularly salient points from the FBI reports Executive Summary: Most of what is common knowledge with ammunition and its effects on the human target are rooted in myth and folklore Obviously, your opinion will vary. I now own a 9mm barrel for it (and an Osprey suppressor, BIG GRIN. The .40 had been kicking around for a while in the form of the centimeter round.41 Action Express and others. My daily carry is a G23!! Tuesday and tried out my new interchangable 357 SIG barrel. Weak grip will induce stovepipes in the 9mm, whereas the snappier recoil of the .40 will cycle the pistol without fail. It continues, however, to take additional generations to prefect what was pretty fair and solid in the first place. 9 40 45 and 10mm. 100% Overthinking things and making up reasons for buying a new firearm. A bowling ball has weight, but suffers without extreme energy(powder) to propel it. Glock is not the be all or end all of the better handguns in the world. I have never bought into the .40 caliber trend, though I am interested in the power 10mm round. I dont have any affiliation with any gun manufacturer. or reliability, the 1911 would be the slimmest, next to that the glock would be but the glock is double stack high cap. Glock G23 Gen4 Striker-Fired Compact Pistol Chambered in 40 S&W Check Price vs Glock G26 Striker-Fired Subcompact Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger Check Price Dimensions Details Capacity Dimensions Customary Metric Want to sell a firearm? I have been reading about Glocks and such. All of the quality defense ammo regardless of brand or caliber is loaded to meet the same standard issued by the FBI. Small fast bullets hit with impressive numbers, but since they are in fact small(ish) they lose momentum quickly. He never said you HAVE to use a Glock. 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. Also, I have read that, with current ammunition technology, the 9mm round is just as effective in FBI terminal ballistics testing as both the .45 and .40 calibers. 9mm Caliber Features .40S&Ws suck, People hate them in all brands of guns. I have a Dawson sight and a polished ghost trigger bar at 3+ lbs.Wilson 115 gr whitebox RN ammo shoots about 99.9% of the time. Respectfully. Its just simple logic. @Bob Campbell: Thanks for your reply. It appears you thought this through well. EDC Subjective Power factor duh, 23 wins but if you cannot control/dont practice except qualifying then if you hit its more power but control on the firing line is well, controlled. The Glock 30 has a sight radius of 5.91 inches and the Glock 21 has one of 6.77 inches. If you look on the CTD site, And compare Brand to Brand like the PMC Bronze, the 9mm is about 30-35% cheaper. Glock doesn't make a 26 MOS or 43 MOS, so adding an optic would require either a gunsmith or an aftermarket slide if you decided you want one at some point. That is an expensive Hi Velocity / Performance round, but its like having a second gun for $105. I get a better purchase on the grip with it over the G 23. 17, 15, 13 in full or two less in compact as we slide from 9mm to .40 to .45. e=mv2, so the 9mm v 45 debate is meaningless. Im perfectly happy with my Kimber Ultra Carry II in .45 acp.. The Glock 23 isnt for everyone, but which handgun is? conversion barrel for my Glock 23. Im now considering buying a G23 to add to my collection. I think we have entered an era of trading marksmanship for more bullets. Sorry, Bob, but this statement is a fallacy: the fact remains the 9mms wound potential isnt up to the .45 ACP.. But, back on topic the Glock 23 is hard to beat for the versatility of being able to use three different types of ammo (including the 9 mm), and can be used for concealed carry. The good thing about the 23 is that for a $100 barrel you can have a 9mm if you dont like it, but not the other way around. In closing, my little G26 puts all its rounds though the same 1.75 hole that the G34 carves out at 45ft. Evidently they have forgotten how badly they campaigned for the .40. I wish the .40 S&W had a smoother recoil though. I personally keep mine loaded with either the civic duty or R.I.P. The most effective use of the Glock 23 for self-defense would be to swap out the .40 S&W barrel for a .357 SIG barrel from a Glock 32, and use .357 SIG ammo rather than .40 S&W. With its capability to be converted to 9mm and.357 Sig in less than a minute, it has become my number 1 all around handgun. Trigger reset is rapid. After years of shooting this way I finally broke down and bought a G17 and noticed that the ejector was shaped differently. The Glock 21 would be more accurate than the Glock 30. I just purchased the Glock 43 as a CCW. I WENT too A GUN SHOW AND FOUND AN OLD CZ 75- THE FIRST shot WAS DEAD CENTER BULLS EYE NOW I OWN ALL CZ s the p01 -p06 and now looking to by a cz 97 these gun are great they make you a good shooter I still have all my glocks but I love my CZs. I love my Gen4 Glocks. The facts speak for themselves. I had a guy in the lane next to me the other day with a Glock 17. Copyright 2023 Center for the National Interest All Rights Reserved, Air War: Stealth F-22 Raptor vs. F-14 Tomcat (That Iran Still Flies), A New Report Reveals Why There Won't Be Any 'New' F-22 Raptors, How an Old F-15 Might Kill Russias New Stealth Fighter, Here's Why the U.S. Army Won't Be Using Glocks. The G23 always works with lightly-built shooters where the G19 fails. I keep hearing of all these Latest FBI reports I would really like to see them. for police. It is,in my opinion a great carry weapon. But when I tried the Gen 4 version of both pistols, the difference in recoil wasnt even noticable. The overall grip design to my way of thinking and comfort is superior to the Glock. I understand that you can shoot the firearm without changing your ejector, but Im just putting it out there that you are not supposed to. IMHO, the mid frame isn't any harder to conceal. There are so many voices that claim them to be the same pistols, but there are some subtle differences when you compare Glock 26 vs 27.. No one would volunteer to stand in front of a rubber band being shot at their face, nor a pebble thrown at their head. The Glock Model 23 is chambered for the .40 Smith & Wesson cartridge. It would seem at times that the writers for CTD/TSL are biased toward Glock. Also, it was Newton who was right. I absolutely HATED Glocks. I have weak hands and wrists and I dont find the recoil difficult at all. With that in mind give me the model that holds more ammo. Add the 12+1 extended magazine, and it becomes easier to shoot. I have the best of both worlds, I bought the KKM I did add Tru-Glo day & night sights a few years ago. The frame and the slide are slimmer because they would be. With good positioning and proper selection of a cover garment, concealing a compact frame grip is not difficult. The Lone Wolf salesman said theres a different Lone Wolf in Idaho that may have them, but Im going to focus on Glockmeister. 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 slide is cut for the Shield Sights RMSc footprint, but adapter plates (use aftermarket; MOS plates are known for deficiencies) can be used to mount an optic with a different footprint. @Gunclub: Finally another 10mm fan has posted!! 4 U 23 may win because you can control it well I can control it well and did so in USPSA but I chose the 9mm because of everything noted above. never mentioned the need to swap the ejector. I have a 17 Gen 3 so having interchangeable magazines would be the game changer for me and the 26. I would think the 500 would have a much better one-shot stop potential. Eventually I sent the G23 off to get a grip modification to remove the finger grooves, but still found the sharp recoil to be an issue so Ive stuck with the G19. Accurate and fun to shoot. Every student Ive worked with who had reliability problems on the range shooting a Nine saw their reliability issues disappear when handed a G23. The wife loves it and its her go to gun for home defense. Point? Thats not completely trueyou may swap 40 cal and 357 sig barrels, but for the 9mm the ejector must be changed. Recently got another for my wife, also a CCL holder, for her to qualify with next time. Given how thin they are (1.1 inches) the 43X/48 conceals easily. Where they take a Glock 43 slide and put it on a shortened Glock 26 receiver. You might what to be a bit skeptical too maybe, or not. I own a Gen 4 Glock 23. And like you said, why not have 3 different calibers for a little more than 700 dollars in everything.love my glocks. If ever you get the chance and inclination you might give a 23 Gen 4 a try. I went with the glock 27 because I can shoot .40 ,and with a 9mm conversion barrel I have a g 26. orangecrushjedi 2 yr. ago. Free Shipping. I will never go back. I have owned 4 G23s (Needless to say, I Love the G23) One of which my Bro. The Mission of Cheaper Than Dirt! New Gen 2 Kel-Tec SUB-2000 tell the tale better than any. So which is it? Glock 26: The Glock 26 is a 919mm "subcompact" variant designed for concealed carry and was introduced in 1995, . Capacity Even before the G26 came along, Glock already had a delightfully compact pistol in the Glock 19 9mm. The Glock 43, on the other hand, has a single-stack magazine. In summery, carry what works best for you regardless of the popularity. While recoil energy may be calculated, the easiest way is to calculate power factor. I do however regret selling my G26 simply because of capacity and being able to use 15 rounds magazines from my G19, I didn't think about that at the time of the sale and now looking to buy another G26 G4.. Great info and very helpful as I decide which Baby Glock to purchase. I have multiple old range targets taped up throughout my property, and use them to train while moving about the property. If I were to purchase a Gen 2 Kel-Tec SUB-2000, I would also go with 9 mm because the ammo is cheaper and the capacity is larger with 9 mm. Put a 20lb spring in the Glock 23 and it is about as easy to shoot as the G19 with no reliablity issues. There were a few cracks in the canvas, however. Also, when it comes to the magazine capacity, the Baby Glock has a standard one of 10+1. That way someone would have the smaller slide, but the ability to use double stack magazines. The weapon measures 6.41 inches long with a 3.42 inch barrel. The weight of the 43X is 18.7 ounces compared to the G26's 21.69 ounces. Thank You. 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 striker-fired .45 ACP. AS far as the FBI report that 9mm meets or exceeds LEO requirements, I dont believe the FBI report. To me, the differences in size between the 26 & 43 are negligible (.15 inches in length and .16 inches in width) and the added benefits of 10+ 1 rounds with the easily upgradeable capacity of the 26 far supersed any benefits that I could gain from the slightly smaller package and limited capacity of the 43. 2023 Alien Gear Holsters. Should be, in the authors opinion. So carry what you want, and TRAIN for it. The .40 gains a little, keeping velocity while adding to mass. Rating: 91% . Tried a Glock 23 GEN four and instantly fell in love. The subcompact Glock 26 followed up on the compact Glock 19, which, in turn, was a smaller version of the original Glock 17. I use the 26 for EDC with 165 gr Winchester Ranger hollow points. A .45 caliber pistol such as the excellent Glock 21 is a stretch for most hand sizes. I carry a Glock 34 typically (I own two). . Share Compare Wishlist Warning WARNING ADVERTENCIA Technical Data Caliber .40 S&W System Safe Action Mag. I guess if you are going to use the firearm to plink around with at the rangeKnock yourself out, but life or death situation I would strongly advise the you have the proper internal parts for the caliber being used. The Baby Glock G26 will also take the Glock 19s fifteen-round magazine, the Glock 17s seventeen-round magazine, and even Glocks submachine gun-sized thirty-three-round stick magazine without modification. Statistics are useful for rascals to impress the uneducated. The permanent wound tracks in gel between .40 and .45 are pretty much the same. Now that does not mean I wont get the 23 for some fun. I say nothing to those who carry 9s, I just prefer 40. I believe the 10mm moves into deer killing capability inside of 50 yards, which makes the 10mm a go anywhere do anything handgun. Double action; 1.26-inch barrel; Its good, well liked by those that have them and the company continues to innovate. Would you rather be hit by a .45 ACP or the bowling ball? Of course she Carries a new #15 spring as well as #18 as well as the factory parts in her range bag. It is considered one of the best semi-automatic pistols today, due to its robustness, reliability and ease of use. http://articles.cheaperthandirt.com/handguns-for-first-time-gun-buyers/ The Glock 26, referred to by the company itself as the Baby Glock, is a compact weapon that can carry as much ammunition as full-sized nine millimeter handguns. Seven 00 buckshot pellets vs a bucket full of birdshot will attest to that. If youre a cop and you think every department should come up with magic money and equip their people with $2000-$2500 guns, each, as opposed to the $500 Glocks, dont yell at this guy, write your own article about it! e204W68c:Uf>h@TB(D@FlH J L PN "DP )R 2T 5V 9X DZ S \ dt^ p` \b ,d \f h j 'l *n .Pp 1r 4t 84v Ax E z H| L4~ O SP V Z| ^ a eL h l p' t " w"- { ~ l 8 ' . The 36 and 23 now alternate as my carry weapons, depending on the situation. I just purchased a Glock 26 about 3 hours ago I appreciate those comments helps had in here about the Glock 26 made me feel better about getting it I did test fire Glock 26 in the shooting range before I bought this one so far I'm very happy with it I bought it for concealment concealed carry I have my permit I just need to round up a good holster for it thank you very much. Are you able to talk to LEO/Gov employees who actually have to qualify with their pistol? 10-round magazine capacity. Ill be interested to hear your thoughts. Finally added an extended slide release for convenience. how to play head to head madden 23 ultimate team. Cheers it means everything to some and nothing to as many so everybody have a nice day and opinion, So we have a pistol that hits harder, but kicks harder. Enter the 96. My last side arm was the Sig P220 .45 cal. Share your experiences with the Glock 23, 19 or your preferred Glock in the comment section. Model 27 23 22 and a 17 just to use 9mm ammo. I wanted something smaller than the G26. Let's just get what's obvious out of the way: the biggest difference between the Glock 26 and Glock 43 is the magazines, meaning the width of the guns. As you can see the results with the .40 caliber across the spectrum of light and heavy bullets and various velocity gives better wound potential than the 9mm. Everything Ive said here can be said for any auto pistol caliber. My final deciding factor after renting multiple handguns at the range was the versatility that it offers. I carry concealed with a 15 round mag when Im out with my family. Ive shot .40s before and of course they have more recoil than most 9 mm, but it wasnt a huge issue. I can shoot all four pretty much equally well, but the 23 is a cut above in terms of accuracy and of course power. I choose it for my carry gun because of Glocks reputation for reliability. The .45 ACP generates only slightly greater muzzle energy compared to the 9mm, and a slightly bigger hole (but with less penetration). Ill spare the gory details, but lets just say there was no heart left. If you shoot someone with a .32ACP, and then with a .50AE, the .50AE will do more damage. If you,ever run some max loads in 45 through a glock 21 you will be amazed at the difference in the cartridges. Chris, Good luck and be safe. The old ranger was once asked why he carried a Colt 45. Now with plenty of range time, & a lot of experience reloading 9s, 40s, 45s, 10mm, .38spl, .357mag, & 45LC I can still safely say I love the 40s&w. I would dare to say that anyone that takes a 40 S&W the chest is going down anyway so I think it all comes down to what youre comfortable with and how will you shoot that individual firearm.. Marshals Service, BATFE, the DEA and the FBI. They are all effective loads. So, the G22s and G23s are being swapped out for 4th Gen G19s. The same goes for the 10mm. As crazy as it sounds, it is my most accurate gun. Rating: For those considering a compact pistol and moving from the .45, the Glock 23 offers the best of both worlds. Glock 30/ 10mm conversion barrel is a hard to beat combo.The 17 of flame will terrify anyone one the receiving end Love them full house rounds.Practice, practice practice. If that means a 9mm, then by all means carry a 9mm. 1st gun I purchased when I was old enough, was a .357 Colt Trooper owned by a retired C.H.P. I have nothing against the 9mm, they all can do the job and depends on what each individual can handle. The FBI needed a gun to . What caliber should you choose. The problem was that it did not do the job it was intended to do. There is little to no noticeable difference in the wound tracks between premium line law enforcement projectiles from 9mm Luger through the .45 Auto. The Glock's polymer construction makes it the lighter choice. The .40S&W was a necked down 10mm because it was putting more hurt on the good guys than the bad guys. Various loads demonstrate excellent wound potential. 9mm defense loads rate 13 to 14, the .40 runs to 17 and over. Let us know what you think in the comments. Those are facts established from years of scientific testing and evaluations of actual shootings. My knowledge of one can be put on a tip of a needle.. Daniel, I have both a G27 & 19. The Glock 26, of course, can also be used with Glock 19 magazines with a magazine sleeve and a lot of people will carry a Glock 19 magazine in their mag carrier as a spare for the 26. I use it for my off duty and back up gun. Low calibers have very high pitch levels as opposed to. It can also be looked at as preaching to the choir. Already own one or all three? When I carry I want a gun which will give me enough firepower if needed, is light enougth it doesnt feel like your a carrying a brick on your waist and a weapon that doesnt print on your clothing as you carry concealed. My 23 sports a TLR-1 tac-light with 185 gr Winchester JHP and is my HD weapon. That's next on my list. Do you carry the Glock 23 or Glock 19? The 9mm is a good round dont get me wrong. You have This is bullet weight times velocity divided by 1,000. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Again Im new to this, but I havrnt seen any formulas that dont square the velocity. I have a G26 and a G23. Most of the gun books are for entertainment, the same reason I read Motor Tend, but there is also good information. I simply can NOT shoot the 40 S&W cartridge as well as my 45s. I am faster and more accurate with either a glock 21, 30 or my 19. After all, doesnt Obama (you know, the guy who is feared and hated by this crowd on these forums) run the FBI?.LOL. 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. tesco dinner plates how to get the infinity gauntlet in roblox 2022 ecobee premium vs ecobee 4 eulen money triggers. Plus you can snap in a 22 round magazine if that makes your day .The 43 cannot do that ! All comments are held for moderation and will appear after approval. They all do just fine, although anything less than 9mm is certainly questionable. The weapon has a 10+1 magazine capacity. Yes indeed! If you want to see a significant improvement in you accuracy, use a LASERLYTE trainer cartridge to practice between trips to the range. True to the fact, you can shoot faster with a 9mm. Home Firearms Why the Glock 23 Should be Your New Carry Gun. Otherwise, like I said originally, its an infomercial. Johnny thats cool that you own so many Glocks and CZs. Both have the same 5.5 pound trigger pull with half-inch trigger travel. You can follow him on Twitter: @KyleMizokami. Addition of a few bells and whistles has made this weapon a better fit for me. Saints stories Saint of the month Activity sheets Francis4kids Tony's tales Workitout with Jim. The deciding factor for me was ammo cost and the ability to control the follow-up shot. Although having confidence in your gun & ammo choices is very important even if based on myths & misinformation. However, after a few sessions of practice with the Glock 34, I recently traded in my P226 for my second G34. At the range I find it to be accurate. Ive also learned that different calibers have different sound pitches. The most effective weapon will always be the one that you are carrying. Glock periodically pushes out new versions of its handguns, conservatively adding new features when they become available. My go tos are 40 cal. This is bullet weight times velocity divided by 1,000. The Glock 26s magazine system is the largest and most versatile in its class. The Nano has been a disappointment for me since I like Berettas. Assuming reasonable shot placement, ANY of them will do just fine with the right ammo. Practice, Practice more and certainly practice mg changes and malfunctions. The Glock 23 The 23 is just a bit smaller than the 22, with a minus-two capacity in its magazine compared to the 22. No Ejector change needed! The .40 is a result of many studies into problems that have dogged police side arms for over 100 years. Glock Magazine: Model 26 9mm 10rd Capacity w/ +2 - MF06781 . The author is a military intelligence officer and the results are verifiable and repeatable. I had the 9mm barrel in and shot the 2 target a few times as it swung on the 18 chains. Good luck! Then I bought a Ghost trigger. Shot placement is #1, quick follow up shots are #2. In an even more recent study, the FBI concluded that new bullet technology, better propellants, and better firearms technology has increased the effectiveness of the 9mm cartridge. GLOCK. I sold my Glock 26 G4 and replaced it with a Glock 43. I have a good comfortable grip with increased round count. Placement and efficiency wins gunfights, placement and efficiency wins matches. To each his own, and I agree No point to this, just FYI. I could not be happier. and .40 cal ammo is plentiful and inexpensive to fire compared to the other firearms I own. Some people find the Glock 26 to be a bit too chunky for a small gun, especially given how easily a 43 in an IWB holster just disappears under most cover garments. A longer slide and barrel are easier to conceal than a shorter one; the additional mass lowers the center of gravity and makes the gun more stable in the waistband, so maintaining concealment is easier. Call me crazy. Anyway, Im a 23 fan. At the time when my dept. Decked out the Kel Tec. For a self-defense shooter who is willing to rely on a psychological stop or neck/head shot to stop an attack, basically ANY handgun round will get the job done. 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