Should I trade my Gen 1 model 23 for a Gen 4?

[fariagaurd]

I have a Glock Gen 1 model 23 purchased new in the early mid 90's. It has worked flawlessly & I have learned to use it well. However it does not have the interchangeable grip spacers (I have really long fingers), no double recoil spring (.40's are snappy) or a rail to mount a light or laser which is in my future. It's used as a CC weapon.

In your opinion is the Gen 4 worth the money, benefit etc? Recoil has never bothered me and I know many will say I could install a tungsten op-rod to tame the snap which I may do. Or should I just buy a 9MM Gen 4 Glock 19?

Thanks.

 

[JDR]

I have a Glock Gen 1 model 23 purchased new in the early mid 90's.It has worked flawlessly & I have learned to use it well.

I'd consider keeping this gun per your description

However it does not have the interchangeable grip spacers (I have really long fingers), no double recoil spring (.40's are snappy) or a rail to mount a light or laser which is in my future. It's used as a CC weapon.

I'd add a Gen4 19

In your opinion is the Gen 4 worth the money, benefit etc.

I think a new Gen4 is worth the money and the upgrades are all beneficial in my opinion

Recoil has never bothered me and I know many will say I could install a tungsten op-rod to tame the snap which I may do. Or should I just buy a 9MM Gen 4 Glock 19?

I'd get the Gen4 Glock 19, if you decide you like it better than the 23 you should be able to sell it for a good price.

 

[rgwalt]

Keep the gen 1 and save up for a gen 4 g19. The gen 1's command a premium if they are in good shape.

 

[edmo01]

Same reply as the previous posters...

Keep your Gen 1 G23 and get a Gen4 G19.

GLOCKS are addictive. Somewhere on this table is my first GLOCK, a Gen2 G23.

Edmo

 

[Quiet]

No such thing as a Gen 1 Glock 23.

Gen 1 were only Glock 17 and Glock 19.

The first Glock 20, 21, 22, and 23 were all Gen 2.

 

[Shaq]

Keep in mind that all products (including firearms) are being made cheaper now to cut costs. The use of cheaper, less durable MIM parts has caused problems with many firearms, including the Gen 4 Glocks. People have been "upgrading" with aftermarket extractors, etc. and many are complaining about cases hitting them in the face & finishes flaking off & cracks in the polymer with the newer Gen 3's as well.

I was working in retail firearms when Glocks came out & not a single one ever came back with warranty repair needed. (Well, actually one customer broke his ejector. He didn't realize it was supposed to be bent, so he tried to straighten it with pliers & broke it. Glock actually replaced it for free.) Since your old Glock is working, I wouldn't change it; by now you've probably been spoiled by its utter reliability. In contrast to the Gen 4 issues, I have six older Gen 3's & none have ever malfunctioned in over 19,000 rounds between them (I received 50% off on ammo as an employee). I stopped counting after that many rounds. Cases are ejected in a neat pile. I also have large hands & the Hogue Grip Sleeve solves that problem nicely & also adds finger grooves.

Re: An attached light/laser. Attaching a light will add bulk & weight to a CC pistol & a larger holster will be required to fit. You might consider a small, hand-held light that is designed to work with the gun (Surefire makes a great one).

If you decide to get a Gen 4 Glock, I'd keep the old one.

 

[eldon519]

Well part of the irony there is that one of the primary reasons for the Gen 4 redesign was to address durabilty issues as well as reliability issues specifically with the .40 caliber Glocks. The brass-to-the-face issues were teething problems brought about when they switched to MIM. They've been sorted out for several years now.

 

[rjrivero]

Trade? What does this TRADE word mean? How does one accumulate a collection using this TRADE word?

 

[Ceemo]

Had an older model G23 for years. Shot it well, and never failed me. Held a Gen4 after they first came out, and it felt great in my hand. Great Glock quality, and nice features. Anyway, I traded the older G23 for the Gen4. Big mistake. It didn't seem to fill my hand as well as the older model (even with the equivalent back strap, which IMO are pretty cheesy), and I found that I couldn't shoot it as well. Also found that the trigger wasn't as nice. It was a smidge gritty and it felt like a heavier pull. I suggest you try one out before you purchase one, if possible. Unfortunately, I didn't have that option.
Maybe it's just me, but it's my story and I'm sticking to it!

 

[PabloJ]

I have a Glock Gen 1 model 23 purchased new in the early mid 90's. It has worked flawlessly & I have learned to use it well. However it does not have the interchangeable grip spacers (I have really long fingers), no double recoil spring (.40's are snappy) or a rail to mount a light or laser which is in my future. It's used as a CC weapon.

In your opinion is the Gen 4 worth the money, benefit etc? Recoil has never bothered me and I know many will say I could install a tungsten op-rod to tame the snap which I may do. Or should I just buy a 9MM Gen 4 Glock 19?

Thanks.

It's pretty stupid to get rid of something reliable that one is used to get get something that has to be proven to work flawlessly. I though for short minute if I should trade in my proven G20 plus cash for new G40. I chose to stay away from bigger, heavier and uglier. What would I gain from the G40? In practical terms nothing.

 

[Shootingblanks]

Never trade a gun. I had a Gen 2 Glock 21 that I sold and I regret it to this day. It was replaced with a Sig Sauer P220 but I still miss the Glock 21.

I got the G19 few months back. Like any Glock, the sights had to go and have Trijicon HD. Installed a Ghost Rocket 3.5 trigger connector, Vickers Slide Stop and Vickers Mag release.

I CCW this G19 and G30 and love the G19:

My G19 Gen 4:

 

[Something Better]

The difference between gen 1 and 4 isn't very big. The gen 1 Glocks work, and so do the 4s

 

[tarosean]

If its a single pin 23 it would be gone in a heartbeat...

 

[helitack32f1]

Not sure there was ever a 1 pin G23. I have a pretty early example and it is all three pins.

To the OP, i suggest just keeping the old 23 and buying a Gen 4 as well. I always regret selling any gun I have sold. In this case, buy the Gen4 and continue to use the old trusty gun until you figure out how you feel about the new gun. You can never have too many guns!

 

[fariagaurd]

1 pin?

What is meant by a 1 pin? Gone in a second? Does that mean you would get rid of it because you don't like it or it would be easy to find a buyer? Thanks.

 

[tarosean]

What is meant by a 1 pin? Gone in a second? Does that mean you would get rid of it because you don't like it or it would be easy to find a buyer? Thanks.

When Glock first introduced the 40S&W. All they did was slap the needed 40SW parts on their 9mm versions. This caused a lot of locking block problems with the stouter ammo and the single pin holding all together (locking block & trigger)

Glock soon re-vamed the frame using two pins to hold the locking block/trigger together. Hence 2 pin vs. 1 pin..

 

[Oldman1151]

I have a Glock Gen 1 model 23 purchased new in the early mid 90's. It has worked flawlessly & I have learned to use it well. However it does not have the interchangeable grip spacers (I have really long fingers), no double recoil spring (.40's are snappy) or a rail to mount a light or laser which is in my future. It's used as a CC weapon.

In your opinion is the Gen 4 worth the money, benefit etc? Recoil has never bothered me and I know many will say I could install a tungsten op-rod to tame the snap which I may do. Or should I just buy a 9MM Gen 4 Glock 19?

Thanks.

I would just keep what you have. Sounds pretty reliable.

 

[Busta Prima]

I never owned a gen 1 but I traded my gen 2 with it's punishing recoil in for a gen 3 and it was significantly better. Then I traded my gen 3 for a gen 4 and cannot tell the difference.

 

[Bill.45]

What do you call the first G23s made if not Gen1?

 

[stchman]

Trade? What does this TRADE word mean? How does one accumulate a collection using this TRADE word?

Really.

I only sell or trade guns I don't really like or want to keep anymore.

The OP sounds like he likes his original G23. Get a G35 and keep both!!!

 

[helitack32f1]

What do you call the first G23s made if not Gen1?

If you go by Glock generations, the G23 was first made on the second generation platform. So, in other words the 1st generation of G23 was a 2nd generation Glock.