Glock 22 vs. 23
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the G23 has a shorter history of function issues than the G22...the G19 is a great gun
W.E.G.
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I have no wardrobe that would allow me to conceal a G23, where I could not as easily conceal a G22.
22-rimfire
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I prefer the size of the G23 for both shooting and carry. It's a good balance. Have both.
Zerodefect
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Get both. But get the 23 first. Its more rounded and can be CCW'd more often.
I'm looking forward to a Gen4 22.
I'm looking forward to a Gen4 22.
KBintheSLC
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The G23 is more practical for concealed carry. If I am going to tote a full-sized pistol openly, its usually my G20.
REAPER4206969
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The 23 is better sized for carry.
Deaf Smith
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The 23, being mid-sized, can be concealed better and still is a full sized duty pistol. Having 14 rounds of .40 (or .357 Sig if you get a Glock OEM .357 Sig barrel) is pleny of both power and firepower. Plus the FBI is happy with it.
Yes the 19 is a great gun to, but a 23 will allow you to have 4 in one guns. .40, .357 Sig, 9mm (with Lone-wolf 9mm barrel), and .22 (with AACK .22 unit.)
Yes the 19 is a great gun to, but a 23 will allow you to have 4 in one guns. .40, .357 Sig, 9mm (with Lone-wolf 9mm barrel), and .22 (with AACK .22 unit.)
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23 by far. the 22 is just too big... and im 6'3" an can palm a basketball no problem... the 22 is just freakishly large if you ask me.
23 is an awesome gun though, Love mine.
JOe
23 is an awesome gun though, Love mine.
JOe
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Just my opinion:
Between the G22 and the G23, I would choose the G22. I carried a G22 as a duty weapon for almost 3 years and would prefer it for duty use and carry. I have owned two G23s and they are excellent pistols, I just prefer a full size pistol for carry, and the snappy recoil from the 40 cal in the compact frame sometimes became a problem(for me).
I am not a huge fan of the 40cal cartridge. Nothing wrong with it and if that's all I have , I will use it. I will normally go with a 45acp or a 9mm before I take a 40.
The G17/G19 is a different breed compared to the G22/G23(IMO). My current off duty weapon is a G17 and I normally will throw my G19 in my bag to have as a backup gun to the G17. The G19 is a fine all around pistol. It seems to get more attention than the G23. The Police supply shop that I get my Glocks from say that they sell three G19s to every G23 that they sell. It is small enough to conceal well, yet large enough for "service". It has a healthy 15 round capacity and is accurate.
It mostly is a personal preference between the two. Shooting the two models to compare their handling and performance would be the best way to distinguish which one is best for you.
Between the G22 and the G23, I would choose the G22. I carried a G22 as a duty weapon for almost 3 years and would prefer it for duty use and carry. I have owned two G23s and they are excellent pistols, I just prefer a full size pistol for carry, and the snappy recoil from the 40 cal in the compact frame sometimes became a problem(for me).
I am not a huge fan of the 40cal cartridge. Nothing wrong with it and if that's all I have , I will use it. I will normally go with a 45acp or a 9mm before I take a 40.
The G17/G19 is a different breed compared to the G22/G23(IMO). My current off duty weapon is a G17 and I normally will throw my G19 in my bag to have as a backup gun to the G17. The G19 is a fine all around pistol. It seems to get more attention than the G23. The Police supply shop that I get my Glocks from say that they sell three G19s to every G23 that they sell. It is small enough to conceal well, yet large enough for "service". It has a healthy 15 round capacity and is accurate.
It mostly is a personal preference between the two. Shooting the two models to compare their handling and performance would be the best way to distinguish which one is best for you.
svaz
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23 was the first Glock I seriously considered - the dimensions & the caliber called to me. Never did end up getting it. Still haven't written off the 19, though.
easyg
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I had a G22 but it was just too darn big for carry.
So, given the choice in the poll, I would go with the G23.
But personally, I prefer the G27 most of all....
So, given the choice in the poll, I would go with the G23.
But personally, I prefer the G27 most of all....
Kingofthehill
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There are plenty that do. I just think the poll speaks for itself.
Answer's clear, Glock 23
1KPerDay
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I have both... I prefer the 23. Everyone I've had shoot them back to back has preferred the 23. FWIW.
After looking at about a million weapons that might fit the needs I want this current buy for.....I picked my first Glock, a G23sf.
I want it for a woods gun to take hiking and packing in a scabbard holster, HD duty, a SHTF battle side arm and a range plinker.....after much time going over and over the choices I feel the Glock 23 is a perfect fit the G22 wasn't worth the 2 extra rounds(when this can easily be added to the 23) for its extra size and bulk. I'm going to pick it up tonight.
I use a Kahr CW9 as an EDC
I want it for a woods gun to take hiking and packing in a scabbard holster, HD duty, a SHTF battle side arm and a range plinker.....after much time going over and over the choices I feel the Glock 23 is a perfect fit the G22 wasn't worth the 2 extra rounds(when this can easily be added to the 23) for its extra size and bulk. I'm going to pick it up tonight.
I use a Kahr CW9 as an EDC
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