Glock 19c vs Glock 23

[C_1]

Since you already have a 45acp caliber handgun, I would suggest a 9mm. But the G19C may not be, for lack of a better word, practical for self defense. However, there's non-ported barrels you can buy to replace the G19C's compensated barrel.

Or you can get the G23 and get a 9mm conversion barrel but it wont be super reliable. Fun at the range type stuff.

Either way, can't go wrong..

[OutlawDon]

I've got it!!!

Since you're undecided, get the G23C.....now you can shoot it as it is ported in .40, or you can get a 9mm barrel conversion in ported OR non-ported version.

Basically, with this choice, you have the the most options to go with since it's just a barrel swap and the slide is cut open already: ported or non-ported, in 9mm AND .40!

Four ways to go!

[9mmdude]

You have a .45. Why buy a .40 when you can get the 9mm and save $$ on ammo costs. Much more practice with extra ammo to shoot.

Don't let anyone tell you you can't use the 19c for self defense. The 19c vents the gas in a v shape pattern away from the shooter.

[1923mack]

Go with the Glock 23.

[kato4moto]

The 19c vents the gas in a v shape pattern away from the shooter.

That doesn't help if you're using a retention position (close to your body). But the real criticism of ported handguns is that the muzzle flash around the front sight basically destroys your night vision for a few seconds--most home-defense shootings taking place at night--which is tactical suicide.

[SVRider]

I read opinions that a 9mm converted 40 is OK for range us, but not a good idea for a "depend on it in a life threatening situation". The breech face of the 40 is wider and the extractor and ejector are designed for the wider cartridge as well. A "depend on it" pistol needs to be 100% under any circumstances....

That being said, get the G19. You've already got a 45 for HD....

[JTROKS]

That's exactly what I got from a trade. I'm not sure about Storm Lake after market barrels, but the Lone Wolf has a tight chamber and should only be shot with factory ammo or reloads that has been QA'd with a match grade gauge. That said reloads that will work requires using Lee small base dies.

Get the Glock 23 and buy a Storm Lake 9mm conversion barrel and Glock 19 magazine to go along with it.. then you have a Glock 23 and in a few seconds, you can have basically a Glock 19.. best of both worlds

[Doheny]

That doesn't help if you're using a retention position (close to your body). But the real criticism of ported handguns is that the muzzle flash around the front sight basically destroys your night vision for a few seconds--most home-defense shootings taking place at night--which is tactical suicide.

FUD.

[Greg-Dawg]

FYI: 9mm are gone and there's plenty of .40S&W at WalMart.

[rino]

I own glock models 19, 20, 21, 23, 24(my fav.), if i had to choose just -ONE- it would be the .40(23). yes, it has a little more snap or kick then the 9mm but it also has a little moe stopping power. with proper shooting skills the recoil is manged. if you want the c model then just order the 9mm conversion with the long ported berral. that will take care of the range plinking and the .40 for stopping power

[GoingPro]

plus for a home defense situation i would use my saiga 12 haha

[Super Spy]

Why not a Glock 30?

I just got a Glock 30 and love it, it shoots the same ammo as the gun you own, and has better stopping power than either the 9mm or 40. I'm not an expert, I did talk to a couple of cop buddies, they recomended the 45 for stopping power, and online research shows the 45 to be an excellent round for a one shot stop!

Good luck1

[SevenFifty]

Get em both!