Dumb Glock 23 Question

[JayTee_IsMe]

So I took my G23 to the range for the first time today. And it was pretty swell. I didn't like the 165gr ammo too much. Really snappy to me and therefore like not accurate like when I shot the G22 with 180gr. Any input?

But my main question is... When you slap your mag in with a little bit of force, do your slide just go forward by its self without touching the release or anything? I'm coming from a Sigma 9mm and I didn't have that problem. Maybe I should replace the slide lock/release? (Maybe get the extended)

[Turo]

Some people don't see it as a problem, but an advantage. It takes one motion out of reloading, thus allowing faster reloads.

Mine doesn't do this, but I've seen others that do. Just kind of depends on a bunch of different things.

You don't have to get it replaced, it's not malfunctioning in any way. If you don't like it, you can always seat the mags in a little softer.

As for 165gr vs 180gr, the 165gr should have a bit quicker recoil than the 180gr, as it's exiting the barrel at a higher velocity. If you don't shoot the 165gr as well, then just shoot 180gr. No big deal there. The round was actually designed around the 180gr load.

[CSDGuy]

I've had mine do that too... but it doesn't bother me. As to the snappy feeling... I noticed that the 165gr loads do feel a bit snappier. I normally shoot 180gr loads. Really, in any event, the extra snappy feeling of the lighter bullets really doesn't bother me that much. It just doesn't.

[JayTee_IsMe]

Yeah I wasn't complaining about the 165gr. It's just what I had bought cheap. But I wasn't expecting them to be that umm snappy. I find that I can't group 3 shots with it consistently. Two will group and the 3rd is always 1-2" off. Might be me anticipating the recoil though. Still have 100rds so I guess I'll have to burn through them until and just stick to the 180gr. Any good shooting instructors in the Solano - Sacramento - Conta Costa area?

But I guess it is a bit of an advantage. I hadn't thought of it that way. I just wasn't used to this because I seat them the with the same force as every pistol I've shot and never had that issue, just wanted to make sure I didn't but a problem gun. I'm lovin it still though.

[glock7]

keep practicing, when i first went from 9 to 40 i went whoa...now i go whooooo!!enjoy.

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

I'd hazard to say that the "snappy" recoil sensation comes from lower slide mass/higher slide speed. As for the weapon returning to battery when the magazine is slapped in, when my agency transitioned to Glocks, the Glock rep referred to a pistol that did that as a "bonus Glock". Seriously, it isn't an issue but don't count on it happening. If you're inserting your magazines properly, you're not "slapping" them into the well.

[G60]

It happens to many semi-auto designs, but you shouldn't count on it to happen every time.

it is a bonus, but don't bet your life on it.

both my m&p's release the slide if i put a new mag in it with good force. my old XD45 didn't.

[QuarterBoreGunner]

It happens to many semi-auto designs, but you shouldn't count on it to happen every time.

it is a bonus, but don't bet your life on it.

both my m&p's release the slide if i put a new mag in it with good force. my old XD45 didn't.

This right here.

[JayTee_IsMe]

I'd hazard to say that the "snappy" recoil sensation comes from lower slide mass/higher slide speed. As for the weapon returning to battery when the magazine is slapped in, when my agency transitioned to Glocks, the Glock rep referred to a pistol that did that as a "bonus Glock". Seriously, it isn't an issue but don't count on it happening. If you're inserting your magazines properly, you're not "slapping" them into the well.

Yeah, I "slap" it in because well I have no formal handgun training aside from my exposed firearm class for my security guard. And well I'm used to "slapping" my mag into my M4 as I was taught with S.P.O.R.T.S. and the first S being "slap the mag"

[Josh3239]

Yeah but SPORTS sucks. It really an old school, general fixer for non-gun people to quickly remember how to get themselves back into the fight. It is just another band-aid from the wound that was Vietnam. It doesn't address to many other factors, including but not limited to what it does to your equipment. "Slap" does not ensure your magazine is locked in and it can potentially damage feedlips. I think PPPORTS, might be harder to remember. Then again, observe doesn't help much under certain conditions and IMO tap is a waste.

[ADAM]

both my glocks 22 and 23 do close the slide when I slap the mags in.you just need to shoot more often to get use to the recoil of 40 in light guns.

[JayTee_IsMe]

Yeah but SPORTS sucks. It really an old school, general fixer for non-gun people to quickly remember how to get themselves back into the fight. It is just another band-aid from the wound that was Vietnam. It doesn't address to many other factors, including but not limited to what it does to your equipment. "Slap" does not ensure your magazine is locked in and it can potentially damage feedlips. I think PPPORTS, might be harder to remember. Then again, observe doesn't help much under certain conditions and IMO tap is a waste.

Well from times I have jammed my M4, SPORTS has helped lol. Usually if a misfeed, then slap does the trick. Misfire, pull and eject. I never understood observe because if you just pulled and ejected, theres nothing to observe?? But its better then just not knowing what to do in a jam and giving those privates' "how do I do it drill sgt" face.

Ehh guess I need more range time with my Glock.

[SixPointEight]

Well from times I have jammed my M4, SPORTS has helped lol. Usually if a misfeed, then slap does the trick. Misfire, pull and eject. I never understood observe because if you just pulled and ejected, theres nothing to observe?? But its better then just not knowing what to do in a jam and giving those privates' "how do I do it drill sgt" face.

Ehh guess I need more range time with my Glock.

If it's a double feed, you'll slap, pull the charging handle, observe either A) the round ejecting or B) yourself ****ting a brick because you have a double feed and have to strip the mag out.

[moosegun]

Ya occationally it happens but it's not a lemon....as others have said its an advantage(bonus) mine only does it if I slap it in hard...
But you do not need to slap so hard...on glocks anyway.. I wouldn't change anything until you put more time at the range with it(you just have to get used to it I think).. if it still bothers you after 1000 rounds..then change the slide lock..

[socal-shooter]

I love the snapiness of the 23

AND I LOVE HOW THE SLIDE AUTOMATICALLY RACKS FORWARD WHEN I SLAP IN A FRESH MAG