orangeninja
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Hi guys,
So I've read several hundred threads now regarding converting the Glock 23 to a 9mm for "plinking". But what if you wanted to convert the 23 to a fully operational, self defense pistol to be used in the 9mm caliber rather than .40S&W? Now before this becomes a .40 vs. 9mm debate, please know that I am familiar with all of the tradeoffs, the ballistics, etc. This is as much an intellectual exercise (should for example .40 ammo go unavailable for a long time but 9mm be available, etc.)...so...let's assume I am attempting to convert a Glock 23 to a 19.
I know that changing the barrel, using Glock 19 magazines and changing the recoil spring would get me 75% of the way there. But what about changing the extractor and springs? Is that necassary? What parts would you change exactly? Is this something a gunsmith would have to do?
Thanks in advance for the help.
So I've read several hundred threads now regarding converting the Glock 23 to a 9mm for "plinking". But what if you wanted to convert the 23 to a fully operational, self defense pistol to be used in the 9mm caliber rather than .40S&W? Now before this becomes a .40 vs. 9mm debate, please know that I am familiar with all of the tradeoffs, the ballistics, etc. This is as much an intellectual exercise (should for example .40 ammo go unavailable for a long time but 9mm be available, etc.)...so...let's assume I am attempting to convert a Glock 23 to a 19.
I know that changing the barrel, using Glock 19 magazines and changing the recoil spring would get me 75% of the way there. But what about changing the extractor and springs? Is that necassary? What parts would you change exactly? Is this something a gunsmith would have to do?
Thanks in advance for the help.