Glock 23 or 17?

9mm · July 6, 2013, 05:29 PM

I really been wanting to get a Glock 23, because I have the 27,26 and 19 but I talked to someone who is LEO and he said they issue 40's but he prefers his 17 9mm because faster follow up shots. So it made me think I should not get a 23 and buy a 17 because I am itching for another Glock.

I am going to the gun range next week to text again my 26/27 follow up shots.

What to do?

9mm · July 6, 2013, 05:43 PM

slow today? lol

Pico · July 6, 2013, 05:44 PM

Get the 23 and a LWD conversion barrel to shoot 9 mm. Best of both worlds.

Pico

TexAg · July 6, 2013, 06:21 PM

Get the original! You've got to have a 17 if you're collecting Glocks. It's a great platform for maximizing capacity, barrel length and reliability.

9mm · July 6, 2013, 07:15 PM

I used to have a 17, but gen 3, I like gen 4's, itching for it lol... gun shops = $669 and online $550 +ffl+ship

boxing21 · July 6, 2013, 08:08 PM

Id say go with the 17, hard to beat the original. I have a 17, 26, and 20 but the 17 is by far my favorite.

allenomics · July 13, 2013, 05:44 PM

I think your LEO friend is right. But why buy the G17 when you already have a G19. Too close in comparison although the 19 is a cc gun. Why not buy a G34? That's a good choice.

Noreaster · July 13, 2013, 08:12 PM

I prefer shooting my G17 over my G22 but I can't find 9mm anywhere so I usually end up shooting the 40 cal.

seeker073180 · July 13, 2013, 08:18 PM

Since you have the 26 and 19, I like allenomics' suggestion. But get the 35 instead of the 34, convertible from .40 -> 9mm or .357sig.

9mm · July 13, 2013, 08:52 PM

Bought the 17 on Monday, took it to range on Thursday, amazing groups fast follow up shots.

CDW4ME · July 13, 2013, 09:57 PM

With a username of 9mm I'd say you made the right choice.

I shot my Glock 19 and 23 using a shot timer and a 6" circle.
The 6" circle was placed on a larger target at 7 yards.
2nd shot follow up time was only .01 different when averaged.

Johannes_Paulsen · July 13, 2013, 10:16 PM

Get yer Glocks in 9mm, and your 1911s in .45ACP.

ClydeFrog · July 13, 2013, 10:24 PM

What you can try is buying a conversion barrel like LoneWolf Dist or Storm Lake or KKM & then use multiple calibers in the same Glock 23 or 17.
Some gunners say 9x19mm ammunition may have FTF(failure to feed) or function problems because the 23 & 22 are set up to use .40 rounds not .38(9x19mm).
I would not use a converted Glock 23 or 17 for duty or concealed carry unless you were 100% sure it can work safely.

These Glocks have .22LR kits too. They have frames, magazines, springs & barrels in .22LR. This can help with low cost marksmanship & training.

Clyde

9mm · July 13, 2013, 10:51 PM

I am pretty happy with my 17, I still enjoy teh 19 and 26. But if I had to buy another Glock it would be the 17, even though the 19 was carried for about three years. The 17 fits my hands much better now than last year (used to have one) feels right now.

CUBAN REDNECK · July 13, 2013, 11:21 PM

Glock 19...

July 6, 2013, 05:29 PM	#1
9mm Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2011 Location: Land of the Free Posts: 2,834	Glock 23 or 17? I really been wanting to get a Glock 23, because I have the 27,26 and 19 but I talked to someone who is LEO and he said they issue 40's but he prefers his 17 9mm because faster follow up shots. So it made me think I should not get a 23 and buy a 17 because I am itching for another Glock. I am going to the gun range next week to text again my 26/27 follow up shots. What to do?

July 6, 2013, 05:44 PM	#3
Pico Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2002 Location: Ga Posts: 515	Others will probaby chime in Get the 23 and a LWD conversion barrel to shoot 9 mm. Best of both worlds. Pico

July 6, 2013, 06:21 PM	#4
TexAg Member Join Date: July 9, 2010 Posts: 79	17 Get the original! You've got to have a 17 if you're collecting Glocks. It's a great platform for maximizing capacity, barrel length and reliability.

July 13, 2013, 05:44 PM	#7
allenomics Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2007 Posts: 1,536	I think your LEO friend is right. But why buy the G17 when you already have a G19. Too close in comparison although the 19 is a cc gun. Why not buy a G34? That's a good choice. __________________ NRA Benefactor Life Member Knowledge is not power. Applied knowledge is power!

July 13, 2013, 08:18 PM	#9
seeker073180 Member Join Date: February 18, 2008 Posts: 99	Since you have the 26 and 19, I like allenomics' suggestion. But get the 35 instead of the 34, convertible from .40 -> 9mm or .357sig. __________________ -seeker- *IAaGO*

July 6, 2013, 05:43 PM	#2
9mm Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2011 Location: Land of the Free Posts: 2,834	slow today? lol

July 6, 2013, 07:15 PM	#5
9mm Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2011 Location: Land of the Free Posts: 2,834	I used to have a 17, but gen 3, I like gen 4's, itching for it lol... gun shops = $669 and online $550 +ffl+ship

July 6, 2013, 08:08 PM	#6
boxing21 Member Join Date: March 22, 2006 Posts: 41	Id say go with the 17, hard to beat the original. I have a 17, 26, and 20 but the 17 is by far my favorite.

July 13, 2013, 08:12 PM	#8
Noreaster Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2011 Location: New England Posts: 1,449	I prefer shooting my G17 over my G22 but I can't find 9mm anywhere so I usually end up shooting the 40 cal.

July 13, 2013, 08:52 PM	#10
9mm Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2011 Location: Land of the Free Posts: 2,834	Bought the 17 on Monday, took it to range on Thursday, amazing groups fast follow up shots.

July 13, 2013, 09:57 PM	#11
CDW4ME Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2009 Posts: 1,321	With a username of 9mm I'd say you made the right choice. I shot my Glock 19 and 23 using a shot timer and a 6" circle. The 6" circle was placed on a larger target at 7 yards. 2nd shot follow up time was only .01 different when averaged. __________________ Strive to carry the handgun you would want anywhere, everywhere; forget that good area bullcrap. "Wouldn't want to / Nobody volunteer to" get shot by _____ is not indicative of quickly incapacitating.

July 13, 2013, 10:16 PM	#12
Johannes_Paulsen Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 297	Get yer Glocks in 9mm, and your 1911s in .45ACP.

July 13, 2013, 10:24 PM	#13
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	LoneWolf Dist; barrels/magazines.... What you can try is buying a conversion barrel like LoneWolf Dist or Storm Lake or KKM & then use multiple calibers in the same Glock 23 or 17. Some gunners say 9x19mm ammunition may have FTF(failure to feed) or function problems because the 23 & 22 are set up to use .40 rounds not .38(9x19mm). I would not use a converted Glock 23 or 17 for duty or concealed carry unless you were 100% sure it can work safely. These Glocks have .22LR kits too. They have frames, magazines, springs & barrels in .22LR. This can help with low cost marksmanship & training. Clyde

July 13, 2013, 10:51 PM	#14
9mm Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2011 Location: Land of the Free Posts: 2,834	I am pretty happy with my 17, I still enjoy teh 19 and 26. But if I had to buy another Glock it would be the 17, even though the 19 was carried for about three years. The 17 fits my hands much better now than last year (used to have one) feels right now.

July 13, 2013, 11:21 PM	#15
CUBAN REDNECK Senior Member Join Date: May 8, 2009 Location: SW FLORIDA Posts: 318	Glock 19...

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