I'm planning on buying a glock 23 for my first gun.
I've fired rifles and shotguns before but I wanted a handgun first and I can get this from a family member (easy transfer) and cheap.
What are /k/'s thoughts on this gun.
>>30667795
Get a Glock 19 instead. There is no advantage to going with .40 S&W.
>>30667930
I'm inclined to agree. Glock 19 is the standard for pistols.
Let me put this in perspective, beretta used to hold the military contract for having the pistol that was standard use for most of our military, they worked on 3 different versions of a new pistol, spent millions developing a new version that would try to work for today's needs for soldiers and servicemen, and STILL the US govt agencies are adopting Glock as the new sidearm choice.
Get a G19, yeah you'll be cookie cutter, but it works and that's all that matters.
>>30667930
>>30667997
Can't he just install a g19 barrel and magazine instead of (presumably, since he has a family deal) spending more money on a g19?
>>30667930
>>30667997
>>30668014
Would like to know the answer to this, as I too was concerned about the .40 S&W and would rather have a G19 but because I can get this G23 cheaper I am probably going to get that.
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>>30667795
get the glock 23 if it's a familial transfer and you got a good deal. a glock is a glock
40sw is not as prone to shortage like 9mm, perfectly suitable for home defense, has manageable recoil, ammo performs to fbi standards, etc. get some federal hst or equivalent and you're set
if you ever want a "glock 19" down the road, you can just drop in a 9mm barrel and use 9mm magazines, like >>30668014 said
now you have a dual caliber compact glock
>>30667795
>>30668014
Yeah you can always get a drop in barrel and 9mm mags and use those in the 23. It could save you some money and you could shoot both calibers at will. I have a gen 4 23 and I really like it, it is about the only hand gun I am any good with.
>>30668014
>>30668090
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>>30668108
You need to have a conversion barrel from lone wolf because a g19 barrel will not fit properly.
They're like 100 bux. So if your family deal is more than 100 dollars cheaper than a used g19, go ahead and get it.
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>>30668108
>>30668121
sweet, that works out perfectly as I was hoping for a 9mm as well
thanks for the help
would my LGS be able to help me out w/ the conversion process or is that something I'll have to figure out myself?
>>30668143
You buy the lone wolf conversion barrel.
You take apart glock.
When you put it back together you leave the .40 barrel sitting on the table and put the lone wolf barrel into the gun.
Stick 9mm glock magazine (doublestack) into magwell.
Literally that simple.
>>30668143
Just go take a look at the lone wolf conversion barrels, shouldn't need anybody at the gun store to help you out but of course im sure they would
>>30668143
Here's a black one. The stainless steel one is 10 dollars cheaper but out of stock.
https://www.lonewolfdist.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=919191&CAT=241
>>30668178
>https://www.lonewolfdist.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=919191&CAT=241
Thanks
I couldn't tell which was the right conversion barrel from 19->23, but I realized M/23 obviously indicates model 23 and its a 9mm barrel
>>30668190
Depending on who you talk to, I have also seen some folks change out the extractor and recoil spring to make sure of 100% reliability, but I'm not sure if that is absolutely necessary.
Just my .02... It's a fine firearm, but maybe not for your first handgun. I'd choose revolver simplicity. However, if you do, for Pete's sake, get a couple of hours with a certified instructor and drill yourself endlessly on proper trigger discipline. Glocks are not forgiving of mistakes, with their light trigger pull and only a trigger "safety."
Only ND I've ever had...and as always it's the operator's fault, but I tell you in warning. I wasn't positive I had fired the last round, and couldn't immediately see whether it was locked open. Twisted the gun slightly to the side with my finger on the trigger to check the slide, and it was enough to place trigger pressure. If I had not been in a safe location, the bullet could have really ruined someone's day. Ditto for keeping your finger off the trigger while racking a round. Bad habit but a common mistake that killed a LEO where I live during a training exercise. Same danger with reholstering...keep your damn finger off the trigger. Of course that's true with all guns...but with a Glock you may not live to remember your mistake.
>>30667795
Look, Glocks are the Honda Accord of guns. They are extremely reliable, affordable- and nothing special. If you get a glock you will be happy with it for about a week when you stop feeling excited about it and want another gun to go with it.
Get yourself something nice for a first gun- something that after you shoot it at the range, you look forward to stripping it down and oiling it. Maybe a nice German BMW like HK, or a swiss watch like Sig.
Honestly if you are thinking about 9mm look for a SW 659 or something.
What /k/ forgets to remember about .40 S&W is that while with hollow points it has only a slightly higher difference than 9mm hollow points, a mag full of .40 FMJ is going to have much greater barrier penetration than a mag full of 9mm FMJ. So you can keep an extra mag of .40 FMJ and turn that nigger's Honda into Swiss cheese.
>>30668090
>would rather have a G19 but because I can get this G23 cheaper I am probably going to get that.
ammo is more expensive you fucktard saving $50 on a gun is not going to matter .40 is a dying cartridge
>>30668273
I feel like I'd inevitably buy a glock anyways for collections sake so might as well start here with this cheap one. I'm also eager to start shooting and getting practice in, but don't have the cash on hand to buy anything nicer.
Buying this one will give me time to practice + save cash and decide what I like/dislike about the gun and go from there when buying something better that I can appreciate more.
>>30668226
I think I have pretty good trigger discipline, I mean, why would you have your finger on the trigger while racking a round?
I still intend to take some time with an instructor for safety, maintenance knowledge, and general shooting advice.
>>30668202
Will look into this as well, thanks
>>30668336
Including conversion barrel to 9mm and mags, I'll probably spend $400 total.
G19s look to run at 500$+ so I'm saving at least $100 and get to shoot both .40 and 9mm
>>30668402
You can also buy an oem glock 32 barrel and it will drop right into your g23 (no special aftermarket barrel needed).
Then you can load your .40 caliber mags with .357 sig ammo and safely shoot it from a glock made barrel.
>>30667795
I'd take a 23 over a 19 any day. .40 is superior to 9mm and anyone who tells you otherwise is a fucking retard.
>>30668336
this pussy can't handle a larger caliber than 9mm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2D0HxNpmU0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UWdyS659CM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4DEzXbBJws
>>30669462
lol hickock is such a glocksucker.
Look at how excited he is to shoot that 'new' pistol which is essentially same gun he's been shooting at his fudd compound for the last 30 years.
>>30669565
HaHA! It's almost just like you getting excited about your 'new' dildo which is essentially the same rubber dick you've been shoving up your ass in your shitty apartment for the last 5yrs.
>>30671215
All my dildos have distinct engineering cues and showcase a wide variety of looks, textures, uses and feelings.
Unlike glocks.
>>30671215
Glawkbaby detected.
>>30667795
Imo its overrated, if i had to choose a plastic gun it'd be XDM, its basicly a glock with better trigger (and look, but thats secondary).
If i could choose any gun it would be CZ-75 compact.
Glock's advantage that it has a lots of aftermarket parts, 30 round magazine and some pistol caliber carabines are made to fit Block's magazines.
My best advice: go to the range and shoot a few guns, see which You like the most. I'm personally in love with CZ-75, and that will be my first gun after i finally go throught long proces of getting gun permit in my country (alredy doing it 6 months, with another 6 months left).
glock a shit
>>30668090
I find the .40 annoying to shoot from a Browning Hi-Power. I don't think it would be much fun to shoot from a compact Glock. It's also more expensive than 9mm, and IMO isn't better for defense when you consider faster repeated shots possible for 9mm.
>>30671352
>30 round magazine
there is no 30 round magazine. its 33.
>>30673463
the .40 is 31 rounds
>>30668226
Is this guy true? IS it really that easy to ND with a glock?
>>30673526
If your finger is on the trigger and you tilt your wrist it can happen very easily with either a Glock or a single-action. If you are startled...well you could ND a Nagant revolver.
Keeping the trigger finger outside the trigger guard until you've decided to shoot is absolutely critical.
>>30673526
unless you toss it in a fire or 4-6lbs of pressure is applied to the trigger, it wont ND.
I don't know, i can see a combination amongst any of you faggots with any gun.
>tonight at 11, a man dressed as a fox breaks into an ex-navy seal's house and shoots him dead with an assault nugget. 27 various precision assault pistols, rifles, and grenade launchers worth half a million dollars, along with 4,000 rounds of various clips were found among the victims house
