Getting on the Glock bandwagon

[Bayoupiper]

As I have said countless times on here, I am not a Glock fan.

Well, that has changed.

We are transitioning to Glocks at work so after packing the same Sig for 15 years, I am now being issued a Gen 4 G-23.

We had an opportunity recently to take them out and run the POST, LSP backup, and obstacle courses of fire with them so I had to get familiar with it fast.

And I actually like this Gen 4. It has none of the "quirkiness" I found in earlier models.

I liked it so much that I am going to get one for an off duty weapon.

Any of you considering a .40 caliber pistol should definitely look at the G-23.





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[12secHemi]

Welcome to the dark side! As an owner of a Gen 3 G23, so far I haven't encountered anything negative about this firearm. As far as the quirks you've experienced on the earlier models, can you point out the refinements of your Gen 4 as compared to the Gen 3?

 

[JBP55]

Different size back straps, slightly less muzzle rise, slightly less perceived recoil and a slightly better trigger feel with the new dot connector to name a few.

 

[Ironman26]

Bayoupiper... HAHAHA, move over, I too was made a believer what I've been missing I'm now a fan too !!

 

[Pops 1]

A Gen.4 G23 has been calling my name for the last month. I guess I will give in. Pops

 

[dustyk70]

Got a Gen 3- 23 and I love it, Welcome. for about 150$ you can convert it to a 9mm with magazines. http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ItemDetail.aspx?sku=GNS-140. Got one for my brother and he has no complaints about it.

 

[king4456]

Got a Gen 3- 23 and I love it, Welcome. for about 150$ you can convert it to a 9mm with magazines. http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ItemDetail.aspx?sku=GNS-140. Got one for my brother and he has no complaints about it.

Except that after 14 years my dang night sights are dying! 1st gen glock 22 and I know I have put close to 10,000 rounds through this gun and its just keeps going bang. Already close to a 1000 rounds with the wolfe 9mm barrel and other than the occassional shell ejection towrds my face it still functions fine.

 

[jdindadell]

I am a glock fan and have owned every model they have produced (save for the 380 stuff). The midsize guns just do not fit my hand, until the gen 4 came out. Can't remember which backstrap I have on it, but it feels great. I have never had a single issue with any of my glocks, and I have shot alot of ammo through them over the years.

 

[oleheat]

Gaston Glock says 'I told you so...'

 

[JadeRaven]

One of the best improvements also on the 4th gens is the enlarged factory mag release. Significantly less reach, if any, to dump a mag using the thumb.

 

[Bayoupiper]

I suspect your P229 was ready for a major overhaul, anyway. That cartridge is hard on guns.

Ride the Volkspistole until you pull the pin... then you can get a REAL gun (HK)...

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Aren't you leaving me all your HKs in your will?




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[IfItFliesItDies]

Big fan of Glocks here. Just picked up my second one, Gen 4 G22, today to add to my Gen 3 G19.

 

[Nomad.2nd]

I suspect you're making a funny... but you'd be surprised how many folks have asked me that in all seriousness.

My pals.....

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...I just want your S&W's!

 

[Bayoupiper]

I suspect you're making a funny... but you'd be surprised how many folks have asked me that in all seriousness.

My pals.....

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Somehow that just makes it funnier in a sick and twisted way!




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[SpeedRacer]

...I just want your S&W's!

Jeez you guys are ruthless. I'd be happy with nothing more than one Bowie G19 and the Dude Shooter.

 

[Sin-ster]

Well Hell, if no one's speaking up...

I'll gladly take the Glocks...

 

[Nomad.2nd]

 

[swamper]

Everytime I think to make that request, I stop. Figure I don't stand a chance against the grandkids.

 

[Sin-ster]

It looks like I'm gonna need a Royal Taster at the next BS/SS lunch...

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I vote for... Hmm. Such an opportunity-- don't wanna waste it...

 

[dos gris]

Good thinking, otherwise they'd be exchanged for the latest model X-Box, or whatever replaces gaming gear in the year 2035. I'm obviously assuming that you plan on hanging around the planet for awhile.