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Glock 23
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The Glock model 23 is one of the best handguns to have in any forseeable Z-Day scenario. With a 13+1 capacity of hard hitting, fast flying .40 s&w hollow points, you'd be hard pressed to to find a better all around equivalent. Sure you can argue that .45 hits harder, or that 9mm is faster; but the reality is that the .40 is the result of the marriage of those two cartridges. You get the best of both worlds IMO. You have the velocity and that knockdown power that so many people love to talk about. The ballistics are solid, and the shell has been around long enough that the empirical data has led to the adoption of this round by several LEA's including the Capitol Police, the FBI, the US Coast Guard, US Marshals, and several others. Adoption of this round by LEO's contributes to ammunition availability in case of emergency.
The .40 is a potent round that does more damage than a typical 9mm, yet has a comparable MER (Maximum effective range). So what it may take the 9mm two shots to accomplish the .40 can do in just one. Recoil of .40 on a Glock felt exactly the same as the 9mm Glock, and the gun is also the exact same size as the 9mm Glock 19 making it perfectly concealable or manageable for holster carry.
When tucking the Glock 23 into a concealed IWB holster I noticed that I would often find issue with returning the pistol after a draw drill or use. Where as the smaller .40 Glock (the Glock 27) I did not have this issue. Glock's subcompact offerings feature softened front sides for easy re-holstering, especially in soft material or leather holsters. I simply modified the front end of the Glock 23 and Voila! Problem solved. I added front side cocking serrations because I liked being able to practice and present in a variety of ways just in case. Front serrations make it easier to slide release or cock the gun using disability practice techniques such as between the knees, between elbow and ribs, and sometimes even with MOLLE gear. To add to the ease of use I then mounted Tritium sights for ease of use in low light conditions, and a 3lb. trigger pull.
Certainly one of the best things about a Glock is how reliable they are even without any modification. Known to many as the AK-47 of handguns a Glock will take a beating and continue to shoot accurately despite the abuse. I've heard stories of Glock reps throwing the gun out the window into mud, then kicking it across a parking lot, picking it up and shooting amazing groups just to prove their point. I have not been so bold as to try these out on this gun, but I did fire a Glock model 22 in a rainstorm, bury it in a backyard and shoot it 2 days later after field expedient cleaning (i.e. make sure the barrel was unobstructed and blow out some visible dirt caked to the action) and that gun did not disappoint giving me near perfect doubletaps at 30 yards. I have no reason to believe the Glock 23 would react any differently. I am picky with what ammo I prefer to fire, but I haven't found that the Glock was finicky in the least. The gun performs on the highest of levels, and has never let me down.
On the negative side, the price of Glocks has risen steadily over the past several years, making it increasingly less of an inexpensive alternative to higher priced quality polymer firearms like Sig Sauer and H&K. Also the polymer frame has suffered from little to no mechanical redesign (if it's broke don't fix it right?), but I count this as a negative because if you get a Gen 1 frame (used, or aftermarket) you'll notice the lack of accessory rails on the front, but Gen 2 has finger grooves (some shooters prefer these) that are one size fits all. One size does not fit all, when it comes to finger grooves. I found the grooves to be somewhat annoying, as did some LEO's I know who then paid to have their grips smoothed out. This can be a costly process and Glock warns against it as it could in theory, lessen to constitution of the frame. I chose to keep my Gen 1 frame although Glock does (for a fee of course) offer an upgrade. Glock pistols tout themselves as being the first to offer "safe action" pistols, meaning a, internal firing pin safety and a trigger safety (which most times registers as annoying more than safe) as the only safety features on their firearms, many shooters call this a negative (although I disagree) yet in fairness I must mention it. Another mark I'll add to the negative is the cost of ammunition in .40, which is frickin ungodly, and although prices of all ammunition has risen since January of 2009, .40 wasn't cheap in the first place. Although I surmise in a Z-Day scenario one might be able to find availability of this on the waists of reanimated LEO's as they would be the front line of a domestic attack.
In summation as all matters of tactical application goes, I think the Glock 23 is the Gold Medalist for "Well Rounded". What exactly do I mean? My Grandfather, a former Marine Master Sergeant, used to say "It ain't tactical if it it ain't practical." Which I took to be old codger speak for "You damn kids with you Matty Mattels and your 9mm pistols and your Dan Fogelberg music don't know nothing about combat. Why when I was in (enter Military conflict here)..." And later found out that it meant, you can have all the bells and whistles you want but if you can't use it simply and effectively it ain't no damn good. The Glock 23 may not carry 17 rounds like a 9mm, and it may not have the stopping power of a .45 or even the more talked about .50, but has the advantages of those more recognized guns without their drawbacks.
I give this weapon
any questions?
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:| Specifications: | |
| Weight: | 9.35oz. (52g) w/full mag. |
| Length: | 6.85in (174mm). |
| Barrel Length: | 4.02in (102mm). |
| Cartridge: | .40 s&w |
| Action: | DAO (double action only) |
| Muzzle Velocity: | 984 ft/s (300 m/s). |
| Effective Range: | (50 m). |
| Feed System: | Magazine. |
| Sights: | Trijicon 3 dot Tritium sights. |
The .40 is a potent round that does more damage than a typical 9mm, yet has a comparable MER (Maximum effective range). So what it may take the 9mm two shots to accomplish the .40 can do in just one. Recoil of .40 on a Glock felt exactly the same as the 9mm Glock, and the gun is also the exact same size as the 9mm Glock 19 making it perfectly concealable or manageable for holster carry.
When tucking the Glock 23 into a concealed IWB holster I noticed that I would often find issue with returning the pistol after a draw drill or use. Where as the smaller .40 Glock (the Glock 27) I did not have this issue. Glock's subcompact offerings feature softened front sides for easy re-holstering, especially in soft material or leather holsters. I simply modified the front end of the Glock 23 and Voila! Problem solved. I added front side cocking serrations because I liked being able to practice and present in a variety of ways just in case. Front serrations make it easier to slide release or cock the gun using disability practice techniques such as between the knees, between elbow and ribs, and sometimes even with MOLLE gear. To add to the ease of use I then mounted Tritium sights for ease of use in low light conditions, and a 3lb. trigger pull. Certainly one of the best things about a Glock is how reliable they are even without any modification. Known to many as the AK-47 of handguns a Glock will take a beating and continue to shoot accurately despite the abuse. I've heard stories of Glock reps throwing the gun out the window into mud, then kicking it across a parking lot, picking it up and shooting amazing groups just to prove their point. I have not been so bold as to try these out on this gun, but I did fire a Glock model 22 in a rainstorm, bury it in a backyard and shoot it 2 days later after field expedient cleaning (i.e. make sure the barrel was unobstructed and blow out some visible dirt caked to the action) and that gun did not disappoint giving me near perfect doubletaps at 30 yards. I have no reason to believe the Glock 23 would react any differently. I am picky with what ammo I prefer to fire, but I haven't found that the Glock was finicky in the least. The gun performs on the highest of levels, and has never let me down.On the negative side, the price of Glocks has risen steadily over the past several years, making it increasingly less of an inexpensive alternative to higher priced quality polymer firearms like Sig Sauer and H&K. Also the polymer frame has suffered from little to no mechanical redesign (if it's broke don't fix it right?), but I count this as a negative because if you get a Gen 1 frame (used, or aftermarket) you'll notice the lack of accessory rails on the front, but Gen 2 has finger grooves (some shooters prefer these) that are one size fits all. One size does not fit all, when it comes to finger grooves. I found the grooves to be somewhat annoying, as did some LEO's I know who then paid to have their grips smoothed out. This can be a costly process and Glock warns against it as it could in theory, lessen to constitution of the frame. I chose to keep my Gen 1 frame although Glock does (for a fee of course) offer an upgrade. Glock pistols tout themselves as being the first to offer "safe action" pistols, meaning a, internal firing pin safety and a trigger safety (which most times registers as annoying more than safe) as the only safety features on their firearms, many shooters call this a negative (although I disagree) yet in fairness I must mention it. Another mark I'll add to the negative is the cost of ammunition in .40, which is frickin ungodly, and although prices of all ammunition has risen since January of 2009, .40 wasn't cheap in the first place. Although I surmise in a Z-Day scenario one might be able to find availability of this on the waists of reanimated LEO's as they would be the front line of a domestic attack.
In summation as all matters of tactical application goes, I think the Glock 23 is the Gold Medalist for "Well Rounded". What exactly do I mean? My Grandfather, a former Marine Master Sergeant, used to say "It ain't tactical if it it ain't practical." Which I took to be old codger speak for "You damn kids with you Matty Mattels and your 9mm pistols and your Dan Fogelberg music don't know nothing about combat. Why when I was in (enter Military conflict here)..." And later found out that it meant, you can have all the bells and whistles you want but if you can't use it simply and effectively it ain't no damn good. The Glock 23 may not carry 17 rounds like a 9mm, and it may not have the stopping power of a .45 or even the more talked about .50, but has the advantages of those more recognized guns without their drawbacks.
I give this weapon
any questions?--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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