Glock 22 vs. Glock 23

[stinger 327]

Is there much differences between these two .40 cal pistols other than size?
How about accuracy and recoil between the G-22 and G23?

 

[ColtPythonElite]

Size is about it.

 

[Zerodefect]

G22 has less recoil by quite a bit last time I shot them back to back.

A bit subjective though. The g23 is snappy, but not too bad (w/180gn).

 

[stinger 327]

G22 has less recoil by quite a bit last time I shot them back to back.

A bit subjective though. The g23 is snappy, but not too bad (w/180gn).

that's the perfect description of the recoil of the G-23 very snappy and unpleasant to shoot. But it is a nice size gun.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

Snappy, maybe, but unpleasant to shoot? I rarely hear that description of shooting a G23.

 

[Zerodefect]

Half a mag of 165gn Blazer left my hand bleeding. And I'm a leather handed field tech.

Maybe that Blazer was overloaded?

 

[GLOOB]

Might wanna try an aftermarket spring. Glock is stubbornly trying to use the same spring in the 9mm and 40SW versions.

The Gen3 full/compact should be called the 9mm version.
Gen4 full/compact being the 40SW version.

Changing my G27 spring to a 20lber helped improve recoil, reliability, and accuracy with hot ammo. With the stock spring, I actually got a double feed, once. I think it was unlocking too early, while pressure was still too high.

 

[dogsoldier0513]

I carried a G22 on duty...and off. Some other officers in my department opted for the G23. I find that I can conceal the G22 JUST AS EASILY as a G23....but SHOOT the G22 so much better. In my last qualification I shot (6) '100s' with my issued G22. For ME, the G22 also FEELS better in my hand.

 

[NMBrian]

Really not much difference, if you plan on carrying it, id go for the 23, if not, the 22. My 19 conceals pretty easily, same size as the 23....

Glock 22:

LENGTH
186 mm / 7.32 in.
HEIGHT
138 mm / 5.43 in.

Glock 23:

LENGTH
174 mm / 6.85 in.
HEIGHT
127 mm / 5.00 in.

 

[ForumSurfer]

I never noticed much recoil difference. You are naturally going to get slightly less muzzle flip with the larger, but it isn't much. I wouldn't say either was uncomfortable. I do prefer the 19 though, 9mm is drastically cheaper for those of us without enough spare time to reload. I'm a firm believer in shot placement, so the arguments involving caliber wars fall on deaf ears here. As a matter of fact, I've got 5 of those anemic 38sp +p's in my pocket with another 5 on a speed strip and I feel pretty well covered.

Edit:::If you are ever going to consider carrying concealed, go with the 23. Range only, go with the 22. That being said, I still prefer the 19 over the 17 for anything because it just feels better in my hands when I'm running drills. I just like it better.

 

[Hamburger]

Half a mag of 165gn Blazer left my hand bleeding. And I'm a leather handed field tech.

Man up little Ms. Pillow hands.

Just messing with you. What make you bleed?



Size difference is mimimal on paper but when carrying or concealing, you'll notice the size difference.

I have the even smaller Glock 27. No problems with it's "snappiness" after shooting about a 100 rds/wk for the first month.

Glocks are Glocks. Meaning they all share the same parts with the exception of barrel size for different calibers. The difference you might feel is like the difference you feel with 35psi in your tires or 33psi in your tires. You probably won't notice any recoil difference unless you shoot both back to back.

 

[1KPerDay]

Everyone I've had shoot the 22 and 23 back to back prefers the 23, FWIW.

 

[GLOOB]

Really depends on the ammo. I've found that once you pass the threshhold for a particular design, the recoil can get ridiculous. For any given ammo, some people might find that these guns shoot the same. Then another person shooting a hotter round might have a completely different experience between the two guns. This is why I mentioned the recoil spring. If you find the G23 too snappy compared to the G22, it might have something to do with the recoil spring/slide combo being too light for your ammo.

 

[Zerodefect]

Man up little Ms. Pillow hands.

Just messing with you. What make you bleed?



Size difference is mimimal on paper but when carrying or concealing, you'll notice the size difference.

I have the even smaller Glock 27. No problems with it's "snappiness" after shooting about a 100 rds/wk for the first month.

Glocks are Glocks. Meaning they all share the same parts with the exception of barrel size for different calibers. The difference you might feel is like the difference you feel with 35psi in your tires or 33psi in your tires. You probably won't notice any recoil difference unless you shoot both back to back.

I was holding on for dear life. And it wore right through the web of my hand in the same spot a Motocross bikes grip wears through.

I might have some of that Blazer laying around, one of these days I'll pull the bullet and dump out the powder. That stuff had to be hot. Even a Glock 29 deosn't hit that hard.

With 180gn Federal the gun shoots fine, still not fun like a 1911, but I shoot it as well as a Glock 19, just requires a bit more effort.

 

[bnkrtstk]

I have both and feel no difference in recoil. I do shoot the G22 better, maybe due to a longer sight radius. When carried OWB they both conceal with a flannel shirt. IWB there is no diffence. If the G23 wasn't a birthday gift from my wife, I would have traded it away by now.

 

[viper7342]

I have had, shot and carried both, I found neither hard to conceal, even OWB in a Galco FED Paddle Holster or, in colder weather a Galco Jackass Shoulder Rig, that being said, I preferred the 23 as I personally was more accurate with it, even though the 22 had adjustable Meprolight NS on it, I still couldn't get it to shoot accurately with anything I tried, consequently, since I preferred and still prefer the grip angle on the Springfield XD better, I sold both and purchased an XD 40 Bitone a few years ago and loved it, unfortunately, I ended up having to sell it a few months later, as I needed the money for something else. I now have a S&W M&P 40 that I purchased a few months ago and have yet to shoot along with a 357 Sig Barrel for it and just ordered a Sig SP2022 in 9mm that should be here by Friday. When I go to the range the next time, I'll have 4 guns to shoot, Including my XD 9 that is my primary, don't get me wrong, since the XD is my primary and has been for a long time, I keep in practice with it, but just haven't taken the opportunity to shoot the S&W M&P yet.

 

[stinger 327]

Really depends on the ammo. I've found that once you pass the threshhold for a particular design, the recoil can get ridiculous. For any given ammo, some people might find that these guns shoot the same. Then another person shooting a hotter round might have a completely different experience between the two guns. This is why I mentioned the recoil spring. If you find the G23 too snappy compared to the G22, it might have something to do with the recoil spring/slide combo being too light for your ammo.

I shot different brands weights of ammo and it didn't feel any different from Corbon to Buffalo Bore to Hornady. 135 grain to 180 grain bullets makes no difference.