GLOCK 23! Possibly the perfect pistol!

**Crazy-c** · January 1st, 2007, 02:53 PM

I think the glock 23 is the perfect weapon for home defense and concealed carry. It is simply a amazing weapon. It fires the .40 SW round which is the peacemaker between the 9mm and the .45 ACP. The design is compact and still can be feed a 13 round magazine. The weapon fits perfectly to my hands like a glove. It may have a little recoil but nothing that a little bit of practicing cant handle. Its also light weight and extremely durable. The best part is that I order mine brand new and receive two 13 round mags, a cleaning rode with brush, A hard case, Instruction manual, and of course the GLOCK 23 safe action pistol all for under $600!!!!! I would pay up to 800 for that package. So if you are serious about home defense and conceal carry this will be the perfect pistol for you. Viva la GLOCK 23!!!!!!!!!!!!

**Mike45** · January 1st, 2007, 03:26 PM

But can it sing and dance??? I've never fired one but I have heard that lots of people shoot themselves in the leg with Glocks...Mike45

**aubie515** · January 1st, 2007, 03:45 PM

That is good that you like Glocks, but I have a different opinion. I've owned several Glocks in the past and I can say I'll never own another one. The trigger is under par compared to the other poly pistols that are being offered. Steyrs, M&P, XDs all have better triggers compared to Glocks. Glock may have lead the way for poly pistols, but I feel that they have been living on their reputations for way too long. All of the other pistols that I have mentioned also offer hi cap mags, so I don't feel that you can say that Glock is offering something unique. The only advantage that Glocks has over it's competitors is that Glock has been around much longer. Glock also has plenty of aftermarket parts.

**God's Country** · May 18th, 2007, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by aubie515

The only advantage that Glocks has over it's competitors is that Glock has been around much longer. Glock also has plenty of aftermarket parts.

I think you just made the best case.
Whether you like them or not Glocks have a proven track record. They may not be tack drivers but for self defense and $500, you got yourself a reliable pistol.

The only criticism I have is $600 is a bit high, and if I had $800 to blow it wouldn't be on a Glock. When you start getting into that range a there is a whole world of pistols to choose from.

Ps to the OP:

Post your thread on Glock Talk.

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**Skuggi** · May 18th, 2007, 06:27 PM

my problems with glocks are the way they feel in my hand, it's just not right for me.

**2dogs** · April 10th, 2009, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by Skuggi

my problems with glocks are the way they feel in my hand, it's just not right for me.

+ 1 on the feel. I know others love them, but it feels downright horrible in my hand. I picked up an XDm, and it is definitely more natural to me.

**Crazy-c** · January 1st, 2007, 03:46 PM

Well the reason that people accidently shoot themselve is because the Glock has NO external safety and also because it has no hammer which some people use to see if the weapon is loaded and ready to fire. On the side of the weapon, it actually has a indicator that stick out that shows if a round is within the camber. End State, with any firearm if you pretent that it is loaded at all times and visually inspect the camber before and after using it. You will have no problems at all. And yes, I Still think the GLOCK 23 is the perfect pistol.

**fultonCoShooter** · January 1st, 2007, 04:17 PM

yeah im going to disagree with you.

I do not feel that the glock, let alone the glock 23 is the perfect pistol. Ive shot a 23 and many other glocks 17, 19, 26, 27, 22 and the .45 acp i think it was the 30 or something even the 10mm a few years ago. And i rather have a M&P as plastic pistols go. IMHO the 23 has alot more felt recoil than a M&P 40

As for home defense........and im sure people will agree with me NOTHING beats a 12ga shotgun.

**fultonCoShooter** · January 1st, 2007, 04:24 PM

oh yeah im not sayin the M&P is the perfect pistol. Because i like my compact 1991A1 .45 as a carry weapon compared to my M&P. I do carry my M&P 9 alot though i like that its stainless with the Mennonite protection dont have to worry about rust as much.

Its hard to really say what the perfect pistol is and what situation it will be used for.