I have a Gen3 G23 with the LWD 40-9mm conversion and LWD 357 Sig drop-in. It shoot all very well with the proviso that it prefers at least a 124g 9mm bullet (with 9mm mags of course). No other mods. BUT... I carry it with the stock G23 40 S&W barrel in it. Because of legal reasons if involved in an SD situation. I live in AZ and if the cops don't charge you, there is no civil suit. But I still keep it legally conservative. This is just something to consider if you want a third party barrel for EDC.
Stay with 9mm Glock or add .40sw to the party?
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ViennaGambit
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Wow, well it looks like a G19 may be in my future...
I've gen 3 G23 (.40) for carry, and don't appreciate the need for a conversion kit to next up or down caliber. Lot of money for little difference.
Have a Browning Buckmark (.22 LR). Dirt cheap to shoot, great when cant afford the .40 ammo.
If I felt the need or urge, I could customize either a lot, but really? I'd rather spend my money on ammo. That's what works for me. As always, your mileage may vary.
Have a Browning Buckmark (.22 LR). Dirt cheap to shoot, great when cant afford the .40 ammo.
If I felt the need or urge, I could customize either a lot, but really? I'd rather spend my money on ammo. That's what works for me. As always, your mileage may vary.
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Glock 23 with a .357 Sig conversion barrel.
As far as performance goes with todays ammunition, 9mm and .40 are very similar (imo) and the only difference you will notice is in recoil. For the added cost of the more expensive .40 ammo you will gain the benefit of being slightly more versatile in what calibers you can fire. It wouldnt be worth it to me. I voted for Glock 17. The main reason i edc a glock 22 is because where i live they're a dime a dozen used.
carbuncle
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Stick with 9mm, go G17 (or 34?) for a nice variety in the size and feel of your Glocks.
I had two G19's at one time. I sold them both and bought a G23, it was the biggest gun mistake I regret. Those G19's are one of the best handguns available IMO. The G23 kicks too hard, plus, unless you have money to burn, adding another caliber to the mix takes away from having enough ammo for the other handguns.
I never shot the G17 that well, and I have large hands, go figure.
I never shot the G17 that well, and I have large hands, go figure.
mgmorden
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You can quite easily swap in the parts from a 34 if you prefer - or you can use any other of a myriad of aftermarket trigger packages.
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TheReiver
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I had the same dilemma about a year ago, but in reverse. After countless hours of contemplation and reading hundreds of threads, I bought a G23. I loved the platform except for one small issue..........recoil.
I've broken my right hand twice and the snappy .40 was honestly hurting me. That along with the fact that I had to buy different ammunition for my beloved Kahr CW9 led me to trade the 23 for a 19.
I'm more accurate, comfortable, and able to shoot quite a bit more with the 19. Having one caliber across the board is a benefit that you seem to already realize. I say go with the 19. If you want more capacity then use the Glock 17 or 18 mags.
Just my $0.02, which no longer matters due to inflation
I've broken my right hand twice and the snappy .40 was honestly hurting me. That along with the fact that I had to buy different ammunition for my beloved Kahr CW9 led me to trade the 23 for a 19.
I'm more accurate, comfortable, and able to shoot quite a bit more with the 19. Having one caliber across the board is a benefit that you seem to already realize. I say go with the 19. If you want more capacity then use the Glock 17 or 18 mags.
Just my $0.02, which no longer matters due to inflation
mesinge2
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"Glock 23 + 9mm Conversion Barrel"
Definitely the way to go!
Definitely the way to go!
People get that so they can carry .40 and practice with 9mm? I've never understood that. You should practice with what you carry. If you are not willing to cough up the extra dough for ammo and learn the recoil of the .40 than get a 9mm.
mgmorden
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Its no different than practicing with .38 and carrying .357. Realistically, trigger time makes you good. Shoot enough of even .22LR per week and you'll be a better shot with centerfires too - even though the recoil is completely different. This isn't a chest-thumping contest where you need to "earn" the right to shoot a .40. Practice with the 9mm will work just fine.
Oh, and I can pretty much GUARANTEE you that the guy that shoots 300 rounds of practice fodder per range trip will outshoot the guy shooting 50 rounds per trip "practicing with what he carries" every time.
mesinge2
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Ben86, I was saying get the 9mm barrel just to have another caliber, not to practice with 9mm for use of the .40.
wheelyfun66
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I voted G17...stick with 9mm, and full size would compliment your subcompact.
Had a couple guns in .40 (Sig 239 and a G27......never loved that cartridge)
Had a couple guns in .40 (Sig 239 and a G27......never loved that cartridge)
Frank V
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Prosser on page one does make a good point. With the interchangability of Glock bbls, especially with the .40 frame, you could go .40, .357 Sig, & 9mm.
I see a lot of talk about the .40 being harder to shoot because of increased recoil. Fellas it's not a .44 Mag. I carried one on duty for 5 years before I retired. I taught them as an assistant rangemaster, & shot them a lot with issue ammo (180gr), they are not that hard to shoot well. They will shoot well too. Off a rest it's not real hard to keep hits on a man size target out to 100 yards.
I'd pick the .40 & go with interchangable bbls.
Frank
I see a lot of talk about the .40 being harder to shoot because of increased recoil. Fellas it's not a .44 Mag. I carried one on duty for 5 years before I retired. I taught them as an assistant rangemaster, & shot them a lot with issue ammo (180gr), they are not that hard to shoot well. They will shoot well too. Off a rest it's not real hard to keep hits on a man size target out to 100 yards.
I'd pick the .40 & go with interchangable bbls.
Frank
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I think the velocity advantage of the 9mm plays a big part.
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