Is the gen 4 G23 OK?

tristar viper · April 28, 2013, 01:58 PM

I want to buy a .40 cal pistol. Been kicking around this brand and that, but then today at the range, after shooting my G19, it never fails to amaze me how well I shoot that gun and just how effortless it is for me. It was at that moment I said to myself "if you're gonna buy a 40, buy a Glock".
So....I hear/read various things about gen 4 Glocks, (especially the 9mm) not all of it good. Is the gen 4 G23 a good gun? Is it not as good/as good/better than the gen 3?
All opinions welcome.

Thanks.

riggins_83 · April 28, 2013, 02:22 PM

I have a Gen 4 23 purchased a few months ago. Has the new Gen 4 recoil spring ( http://us.glock.com/customer-service...pring-exchange ) and the new extractor (Glock changed the extractor on the Gen 4 guns) to avoid the Brass to face issue. I've had zero issues with it, love that gun!

Uncle Malice · April 28, 2013, 07:23 PM

I had the Gen4 G23. While I love that size... the .40 in that package is just too snappy for me. I ended up selling it and went to the Gen4 G19. I prefer the added capacity, and I just shoot it better.

I really enjoy shooting my Gen4 Glock 20 with the .40 conversion barrel though.

steponapoptop · April 28, 2013, 07:29 PM

Saw sportsmans outdoor superstores had them listed at 499 free shipping

Mrgunsngear · April 28, 2013, 08:18 PM

Mine's been 100%

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2f94JSfzi4

BuckRub · April 28, 2013, 08:44 PM

Probably the most carried gun by civilians. The gen 4 is the latest and greatest technogoly. Better recoil spring makes less recoil, changeable backstraps for an even more custom fit, make your mag release button for right, left hand shooters. They had ( some) few at first with issues but soon they fixed them and all are awesome now like Glocks are. Great gun.

tristar viper · April 29, 2013, 05:21 AM

Thanks for all the replies, and for the video plouffedaddy. Was amazed how quick the follow-up shots could be. I'm not quite the shooter you are, but it looked very manageable for a 40.

Mrgunsngear · April 29, 2013, 06:24 AM

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Thanks for all the replies, and for the video plouffedaddy. Was amazed how quick the follow-up shots could be. I'm not quite the shooter you are, but it looked very manageable for a 40.

Anytime. I think Glocks are the most 'shootable' 40S&W guns out there due to both their grip angle and low bore axis but I'm sure that'll spark some controversy

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I haven't gotten my paws on a Caracal in 40S&W yet so I can't comment on it personally but a lot of folks say they give Glocks run for their money in 40S&W.

tristar viper · April 29, 2013, 05:04 PM

Right up the road, brand new, is a gen 3 G23 for $529. I figure maybe the different backstraps of the gen 4 prolly make the extra cost worth it. Difference isn't much, about $25. I have been generally trying to buy my guns and ammo local, not really interested in internet sales.
I know I posted that I was after a gen 4, but I had no idea this gen 3 would show up so close to home, at what I consider a pretty decent price.
Thoughts on this?

April 28, 2013, 01:58 PM	#1
tristar viper Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 889	Is the gen 4 G23 OK? I want to buy a .40 cal pistol. Been kicking around this brand and that, but then today at the range, after shooting my G19, it never fails to amaze me how well I shoot that gun and just how effortless it is for me. It was at that moment I said to myself "if you're gonna buy a 40, buy a Glock". So....I hear/read various things about gen 4 Glocks, (especially the 9mm) not all of it good. Is the gen 4 G23 a good gun? Is it not as good/as good/better than the gen 3? All opinions welcome. Thanks.

April 28, 2013, 02:22 PM	#2
riggins_83 Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2009 Location: Wherever I may roam Posts: 1,506	I have a Gen 4 23 purchased a few months ago. Has the new Gen 4 recoil spring ( http://us.glock.com/customer-service...pring-exchange ) and the new extractor (Glock changed the extractor on the Gen 4 guns) to avoid the Brass to face issue. I've had zero issues with it, love that gun! __________________ l've heard police work is dangerous. Yes, that's why l carry a big gun. Couldn't it go off accidentally? l used to have that problem. What did you do about it? l just think about baseball. -Leslie Nielsen

April 28, 2013, 07:23 PM	#3
Uncle Malice Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4,580	I had the Gen4 G23. While I love that size... the .40 in that package is just too snappy for me. I ended up selling it and went to the Gen4 G19. I prefer the added capacity, and I just shoot it better. I really enjoy shooting my Gen4 Glock 20 with the .40 conversion barrel though. __________________ 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

April 28, 2013, 08:18 PM	#5
Mrgunsngear Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2011 Location: Carolina Posts: 3,415	Mine's been 100% http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2f94JSfzi4 __________________ Mrgunsngear Youtube Channel

April 29, 2013, 05:04 PM	#9
tristar viper Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 889	Right up the road, brand new, is a gen 3 G23 for $529. I figure maybe the different backstraps of the gen 4 prolly make the extra cost worth it. Difference isn't much, about $25. I have been generally trying to buy my guns and ammo local, not really interested in internet sales. I know I posted that I was after a gen 4, but I had no idea this gen 3 would show up so close to home, at what I consider a pretty decent price. Thoughts on this? Last edited by tristar viper; April 29, 2013 at 05:12 PM.

April 28, 2013, 07:29 PM	#4
steponapoptop Member Join Date: November 4, 2012 Posts: 23	Saw sportsmans outdoor superstores had them listed at 499 free shipping

April 28, 2013, 08:44 PM	#6
BuckRub Junior member Join Date: October 3, 2012 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,046	Probably the most carried gun by civilians. The gen 4 is the latest and greatest technogoly. Better recoil spring makes less recoil, changeable backstraps for an even more custom fit, make your mag release button for right, left hand shooters. They had ( some) few at first with issues but soon they fixed them and all are awesome now like Glocks are. Great gun.

April 29, 2013, 05:21 AM	#7
tristar viper Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 889	Thanks for all the replies, and for the video plouffedaddy. Was amazed how quick the follow-up shots could be. I'm not quite the shooter you are, but it looked very manageable for a 40.