FINALLY found MY Glock

BamaMac54 · September 30, 2013, 11:39 PM

Well, after going through a model 17 a model 30, a model 36, and various other platforms, I finally found a Glock that I like. Picked up a lightly used model 23 at my local gun shop, shot it, and it was dead on accurate, fit my hand well and all the other good stuff. I don't know exactly what it is about it, but I am sold!

Grab an extra mag, and some night sights. I love my SIG, and both my Shields, but this 40 caliber compact Glock is perfect for me. Can't say enough good about it.

Locoweed · September 30, 2013, 11:49 PM

Of all the handguns I own the Glock 23 is my go-to gun. It can handle just about everything that comes along. If I could have only one gun it would be the G-23.

BamaMac54 · October 1, 2013, 12:00 AM

Yeah, I stocked up on 40 caliber in the appropriate accessories. I really feel good about this purchase.

RBid · October 1, 2013, 03:23 PM

My EDC is a 19 Gen 4, but my 23 Gen 4 is my "if I could only have one" gun. CCW, HD, LE service, military service, trail gun (excluding bear country), "stuck with FMJ", SHTF prep... Whatever a person's needs are, this is a great choice.

SpareMag · October 1, 2013, 04:02 PM

The 23 is my favotite Glock also!

Other brands fit my hand better, but in Glock-world, the 23 is very hard to beat.

Enjoy!!

Fishbed77 · October 1, 2013, 04:19 PM

Considering picking up a trade-in Glock (lots of .40 S&W trade-ins available locally for good prices), but just can't decide if I really want a 22 or 23, since I'm so invested in 9mm. Help convince me or deter me!

Tactical Jackalope · October 1, 2013, 04:50 PM

Nice! Congrats. My first Glock was a 22 then a 27. I've since moved to 9mm and .45 years ago and my main Glock is a 19.

Beretta686 · October 1, 2013, 04:54 PM

Congrats! A used Glock 23 was my first foray into the Glock world too. Watch out they're addictive though.

The 19/23 are great guns. Small enough to conceal, yet still enough grip to shoot well.

If only someone would make a quality .22LR kit for one, I'd get one on top of my G17 with a Tac Sol .22 kit.

MountainDrew · October 1, 2013, 05:16 PM

After wanting one for years, I just picked up a g23 too. I love it, and don't see it going anywhere anytime soon. I am looking for a g22 now.

Uncle Malice · October 2, 2013, 12:01 PM

My favorite size, but I prefer the 19. Either way, great choice!

Tactical Jackalope · October 2, 2013, 12:47 PM

Jon from PHLster holsters, was having a hard time (at the time, you know when) finding a Glock 19. So he bought a Glock 23 and bought a 9mm conversion barrel. That's how he runs it with an RMR. I've heard of a few people doing that.

iblong · October 2, 2013, 04:17 PM

I've also moved from the 40 to 9 and 45 just one less to load for.
But I agree that the 19/23 is my favorite size Glock sold my 27,26 and 34
gave the wife my 17 but still have the 30 which is about the same size as the19/23 just fatter.

Tucker 1371 · October 3, 2013, 02:15 AM

I like my G23 pretty good, and I used to loathe despise and detest Glocks. Got it as a thank you gift from a friend. I still prefer my 1911 for just about everything but I'm sure I'll warm up to my Glock eventually and maybe use it as my summer carry gun. For now it's on range duty.

SIMP · October 3, 2013, 09:00 AM

Glad you like the 23. I recently got a US made 19 gen 4 and I love it. They are great sized pistols.

mrray13 · October 3, 2013, 10:34 AM

I think if a poll was done, the 19/23 would be the favorite sized Glock. After owning several Glock models, the 23 would be my favorite. It's also the one I modded the most. Hard to beat that overall package of size and capacity.

riddleofsteel · October 4, 2013, 05:31 AM

welcome to the club. The G23 is a great weapon. Pick up a 9mm aftermarket barrel and a couple of G19 mags so you can switch over in a pinch. Also put together a ziplock bag of pins, springs and spare parts so you can rebuild the weapon if you need to. Finally stock in a quanity of your favorite carry and practice ammo and enjoy your G23.

Tactical Jackalope · October 4, 2013, 06:33 AM

^^^ this is a perfect idea and something I personally did. I eventually wanted to commit 100% to 9mm and .45 and sold all my .40's but one and gave one to my pops. But that's me. If you like .40, that's a perfect idea. Especially the spare parts. I have a bag of spare Glock 19 parts myself.

haven't needed any this far.

gdvan01 · October 4, 2013, 07:13 AM

Welcome to the Dark Side...we have cookies!

Gen 3 G23 stuffed with 180gr HST's for me.

chrisintexas · October 5, 2013, 06:53 PM

glock 20 is best

Ace_Breaker · October 6, 2013, 10:55 AM

I finally got the Glock I've been wanting for years, the 17L. I used to think my 34 was big!!

afone1 · October 6, 2013, 11:08 AM

Glock needs to get with the program and build slim model for CCW.

I'll stick with my Bersa BP9. Built tough, yet slim for carry.

Ruger45LC · October 7, 2013, 02:12 PM

My first Glock years ago was a 23, and it's overall still my favorite and I've owned nearly every model they make. A close second would be the 21.

RJLII · October 9, 2013, 12:28 PM

It's a great feeling when you find one that fits. I have big mitts and the 23 just doesn't fit me well. My first was a G17 Gen 3 and it's perfect. Picking up a G34 Gen 3 tomorrow.

Tactical Jackalope · October 9, 2013, 09:53 PM

Top right: Glock 21 Gen 3. Trijicon HD sights. Minus connector. 15+1 of .45ACP

Center left: Glock 22 Gen 2. LE night sights. Supposed to have been my duty weapon when I was hired in 2008. Trained with it among other things extensively

only .40S&W handgun I've kept.

Center right: Glock 17. Blue label. Turned into a race gun internally. Glockworx connector and all springs inside. (Firing pin spring, trigger spring, safety plunger spring.) extended mag release from LoneWolf. And extended slide stop. Far from done. Custom lava rock stippling done by yours truly.

Bottom left: Glock 19 with Trijicon HD sights and custom golf ball stippling on the grip by yours truly with wood bark stippling under the trigger guard and on the left thumbs rest on the frame to help give downforce to control muzzle rise when rapid firing. Took some material off under the trigger guard for my middle finger knuckle. Also has a smooth faced trigger.

It's my CCW and nightstand gun. I carry it with the TLR-1s at night. And slap in that 33 round mag before bed.

Soon to have a minus connector and NY1 olive trigger spring.

Close up on stippling.

At one time I had 8 Glock's at once. I've done a lot of spring cleaning these last two years.

gatorshark · October 9, 2013, 10:54 PM

Nice set

September 30, 2013, 11:39 PM	#1
BamaMac54 Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2005 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 273	FINALLY found MY Glock Well, after going through a model 17 a model 30, a model 36, and various other platforms, I finally found a Glock that I like. Picked up a lightly used model 23 at my local gun shop, shot it, and it was dead on accurate, fit my hand well and all the other good stuff. I don't know exactly what it is about it, but I am sold! Grab an extra mag, and some night sights. I love my SIG, and both my Shields, but this 40 caliber compact Glock is perfect for me. Can't say enough good about it.

October 1, 2013, 04:54 PM	#8
Beretta686 Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 761	Congrats! A used Glock 23 was my first foray into the Glock world too. Watch out they're addictive though. The 19/23 are great guns. Small enough to conceal, yet still enough grip to shoot well. If only someone would make a quality .22LR kit for one, I'd get one on top of my G17 with a Tac Sol .22 kit. __________________ "Our contract called for 16 cases of rifles and ammunition for $10,000 dollars, not a machine gun...........That is our present to the General"-Pike Bishop “When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross.”

October 2, 2013, 12:01 PM	#10
Uncle Malice Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4,580	My favorite size, but I prefer the 19. Either way, great choice! __________________ Handguns: 2x Glock 19.4 \| Glock 26.4 \| HK USP 9 \| HK P2000 \| HK VP9 SK \| HK P30 \| CZ Shadow 2 \| CZ P-10 C \| CZ P-07 \| CZP-01 \| S&W 360PD Rifles: DDM4 \| SGL 21 \| SAM7K \| Draco \| PSA PDW SBR \| ASA Side-Charger SBR \| CZ Scorpion K SBR \| Aero M4E1 9" 300blk SBR \| Angstadt Jack9 SBR \| Savage Mark II FV-SR Shotguns: Mossberg 590A1 20" SP \| Mossberg Shockwave

October 3, 2013, 02:15 AM	#13
Tucker 1371 Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Location: East TN Posts: 2,649	I like my G23 pretty good, and I used to loathe despise and detest Glocks. Got it as a thank you gift from a friend. I still prefer my 1911 for just about everything but I'm sure I'll warm up to my Glock eventually and maybe use it as my summer carry gun. For now it's on range duty. __________________ Sgt. of Marines, 5th Award Expert Rifle, 237/250 Expert Pistol, 382/400. D Co, 4th CEB, Engineers UP!! If you start a thread, be active in it. Don't leave us hanging. OEF 2011 Sangin, Afg. Molon Labe

October 4, 2013, 05:31 AM	#16
riddleofsteel Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2000 Location: above ground Posts: 1,558	welcome to the club. The G23 is a great weapon. Pick up a 9mm aftermarket barrel and a couple of G19 mags so you can switch over in a pinch. Also put together a ziplock bag of pins, springs and spare parts so you can rebuild the weapon if you need to. Finally stock in a quanity of your favorite carry and practice ammo and enjoy your G23. __________________ For him there was always the discipline of steel.

September 30, 2013, 11:49 PM	#2
Locoweed Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 661	Of all the handguns I own the Glock 23 is my go-to gun. It can handle just about everything that comes along. If I could have only one gun it would be the G-23.

October 1, 2013, 12:00 AM	#3
BamaMac54 Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2005 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 273	Yeah, I stocked up on 40 caliber in the appropriate accessories. I really feel good about this purchase.

October 1, 2013, 03:23 PM	#4
RBid Senior Member Join Date: March 10, 2012 Posts: 1,059	My EDC is a 19 Gen 4, but my 23 Gen 4 is my "if I could only have one" gun. CCW, HD, LE service, military service, trail gun (excluding bear country), "stuck with FMJ", SHTF prep... Whatever a person's needs are, this is a great choice.

October 1, 2013, 04:02 PM	#5
SpareMag Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2012 Posts: 514	The 23 is my favotite Glock also! Other brands fit my hand better, but in Glock-world, the 23 is very hard to beat. Enjoy!!

October 1, 2013, 04:19 PM	#6
Fishbed77 Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2010 Posts: 4,862	Considering picking up a trade-in Glock (lots of .40 S&W trade-ins available locally for good prices), but just can't decide if I really want a 22 or 23, since I'm so invested in 9mm. Help convince me or deter me!

October 1, 2013, 04:50 PM	#7
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Nice! Congrats. My first Glock was a 22 then a 27. I've since moved to 9mm and .45 years ago and my main Glock is a 19.

October 1, 2013, 05:16 PM	#9
MountainDrew Member Join Date: December 1, 2004 Posts: 23	After wanting one for years, I just picked up a g23 too. I love it, and don't see it going anywhere anytime soon. I am looking for a g22 now.

October 2, 2013, 12:47 PM	#11
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Jon from PHLster holsters, was having a hard time (at the time, you know when) finding a Glock 19. So he bought a Glock 23 and bought a 9mm conversion barrel. That's how he runs it with an RMR. I've heard of a few people doing that.

October 2, 2013, 04:17 PM	#12
iblong Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2008 Location: MN Posts: 559	I've also moved from the 40 to 9 and 45 just one less to load for. But I agree that the 19/23 is my favorite size Glock sold my 27,26 and 34 gave the wife my 17 but still have the 30 which is about the same size as the19/23 just fatter.

October 3, 2013, 09:00 AM	#14
SIMP Senior Member Join Date: October 2, 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 398	Glad you like the 23. I recently got a US made 19 gen 4 and I love it. They are great sized pistols.

October 3, 2013, 10:34 AM	#15
mrray13 Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 911	I think if a poll was done, the 19/23 would be the favorite sized Glock. After owning several Glock models, the 23 would be my favorite. It's also the one I modded the most. Hard to beat that overall package of size and capacity.

October 4, 2013, 06:33 AM	#17
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	FINALLY found MY Glock ^^^ this is a perfect idea and something I personally did. I eventually wanted to commit 100% to 9mm and .45 and sold all my .40's but one and gave one to my pops. But that's me. If you like .40, that's a perfect idea. Especially the spare parts. I have a bag of spare Glock 19 parts myself. haven't needed any this far.

October 4, 2013, 07:13 AM	#18
gdvan01 Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2006 Location: Home of the first First Lady Posts: 463	Welcome to the Dark Side...we have cookies! Gen 3 G23 stuffed with 180gr HST's for me. __________________ NRA Endowment Life Member Proud Son of a former Tomb Guard

October 5, 2013, 06:53 PM	#19
chrisintexas Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2012 Posts: 388	glock 20 is best

October 6, 2013, 10:55 AM	#20
Ace_Breaker Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2007 Posts: 1,170	I finally got the Glock I've been wanting for years, the 17L. I used to think my 34 was big!!

October 6, 2013, 11:08 AM	#21
afone1 Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2011 Posts: 120	Glock needs to get with the program and build slim model for CCW. I'll stick with my Bersa BP9. Built tough, yet slim for carry.

October 7, 2013, 02:12 PM	#22
Ruger45LC Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 768	My first Glock years ago was a 23, and it's overall still my favorite and I've owned nearly every model they make. A close second would be the 21.

October 9, 2013, 12:28 PM	#23
RJLII Member Join Date: January 20, 2013 Location: Hoosierville Posts: 19	It's a great feeling when you find one that fits. I have big mitts and the 23 just doesn't fit me well. My first was a G17 Gen 3 and it's perfect. Picking up a G34 Gen 3 tomorrow.

October 9, 2013, 09:53 PM	#24
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	FINALLY found MY Glock Top right: Glock 21 Gen 3. Trijicon HD sights. Minus connector. 15+1 of .45ACP Center left: Glock 22 Gen 2. LE night sights. Supposed to have been my duty weapon when I was hired in 2008. Trained with it among other things extensively only .40S&W handgun I've kept. Center right: Glock 17. Blue label. Turned into a race gun internally. Glockworx connector and all springs inside. (Firing pin spring, trigger spring, safety plunger spring.) extended mag release from LoneWolf. And extended slide stop. Far from done. Custom lava rock stippling done by yours truly. Bottom left: Glock 19 with Trijicon HD sights and custom golf ball stippling on the grip by yours truly with wood bark stippling under the trigger guard and on the left thumbs rest on the frame to help give downforce to control muzzle rise when rapid firing. Took some material off under the trigger guard for my middle finger knuckle. Also has a smooth faced trigger. It's my CCW and nightstand gun. I carry it with the TLR-1s at night. And slap in that 33 round mag before bed. Soon to have a minus connector and NY1 olive trigger spring. Close up on stippling. At one time I had 8 Glock's at once. I've done a lot of spring cleaning these last two years. Last edited by Tactical Jackalope; October 9, 2013 at 10:01 PM.

October 9, 2013, 10:54 PM	#25
gatorshark Junior Member Join Date: June 15, 2013 Posts: 14	Nice set