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Glock 23

ginger49023ginger49023 Member Posts: 655 ✭✭✭✭
edited July 2002 in Ask the Experts
Have a chanch to purchase a Glock 23, two 13 rd. mags, been fired so little that there is no sign of wear on any moveing parts. 40 cal. $450.00 --- is it a good deal or should I keep looking?
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  • ginger49023ginger49023 Member Posts: 655 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I just bought a Glock 23 and love it.
    There is a company {FAC] offering extended, ported barrels for semi auntomatic pistols.
    They offer one for the Glock 23.
    Any of you have experience with this product or comments?
    As always, thanks for the help.
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  • ginger49023ginger49023 Member Posts: 655 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a Glock 23 40 s&w.

    I have a 357 sig barrel I pop in every now and then switching calibers.

    Lately, no matter the 40 s&w or 357 sig barrel, the action [or slide] seems to hang racked back for a split second evey now and then.

    I have changed brands of ammo with no help.

    Any ideas?
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  • ginger49023ginger49023 Member Posts: 655 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I purchased a Glock 23 about 6 weeks ago. This past weekend was the first chance I got to fire it. It seemed to have poor accuracy. I then shot my 92 FS which was very accurate. Has anyone experienced this? I have seen you guys talk alot about limp wristing it. Possibly what I was doing. I have never experienced this with any hand gun before and consider myself a pretty good shot.
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  • ginger49023ginger49023 Member Posts: 655 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hi,
    I came across a Glock 23 in 40 cal with a 9 mm conversion barrel with extra magazines for both. The guy is asking $550.00. The condition is near new with less than 100 rounds thru either barrel. What do you think of the price? He is about 70 miles away and I may drive over on Saturday if it is a good deal. thank you for your opinion.
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  • ginger49023ginger49023 Member Posts: 655 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What can I expect to pay for a used Glock 23. No add on extras. I know what the pre ban 13rd mags go for. Thanks for any help.
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  • ginger49023ginger49023 Member Posts: 655 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I JUST PURCHASED MY FIRST GLOCK, IT IS THE MODEL 23 WHICH IS A .40 S&W . DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT THE BEST AMMO TO SHOOT OUT OF THAT GUN IS?
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  • ginger49023ginger49023 Member Posts: 655 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I own a Glock 23.

    Will a Glock .357 sig barrel drop in without any fitting?

    Will my Glock 23 40 S&W magazine hold the .357 sig or do I need a separate magazine?

    Thanks
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  • ginger49023ginger49023 Member Posts: 655 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I just purchased my first handgun a Glock 23. I heard that with the glock 23, it can take 9mm rounds with 9mm barrel and glock 19 mags, and 357sig rounds with barrel swap and using 40 s&w mags. If so, are there any negatives in shooting a caliber the gun was not originally designed for? I ask because if there are no negative effects I may buy another barrel.

    Thanks for all the imput.

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  • ginger49023ginger49023 Member Posts: 655 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a glock 23 w/the rail. It has a lasermax site installed in it, and had a extended mag release added as well as 1911 style thumb safty. What would the ball park value of this gun be?
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  • ginger49023ginger49023 Member Posts: 655 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    is it ok to use my gun oil on the copper paste in my glock's slide? there is still plenty of paste left, but the manual says to put the oil on it. i found some of the spec 308 copper paste to buy. would it be more effective?
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  • ginger49023ginger49023 Member Posts: 655 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Newbie question. I have a glock 23 i got used from a friend and it rattles when i shake it. I took the mag out and still rattles. Does not rattle when it is cocked. Any thoughts?
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  • gskyhawkgskyhawk Member Posts: 4,773
    edited November -1
    ginger49023: I have no knowledge of this company but ported barrels will be louder and if you do any shooting at night you will have a lot more problems with your night vision , the bright flash coming out of those ports will really mess with your eyes making quick follow up shots a lot harder



    Edited by - gskyhawk on 07/22/2002 18:24:46
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  • mballaimballai Member Posts: 1,280 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a Glock 23 and I can see no reason for porting a short barreled 40 S&W as there is enough of a velocity penalty as is. Ports would take more of the speed off your gun even if there is a short extension for the port. Most people just don't realize the tradeoff of small concealed carry guns.

    Ditto for the flash. If you want to port a Glock, get a big one and use it for target shooting only.

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    Edited by - mballai on 07/22/2002 19:52:08
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  • punchiepunchie Member Posts: 2,792 ✭
    edited November -1
    FAC is not known for their quality. If memory serves me right they are made in Korea. I generally agree with the comments about the porting. If you intend on shooting lead bullets get the aftermaket brl as the rifling on Glocks and HKs is not compatible with anything but a copper jacketed bullet. Just don't expect the same accuracy out of a FAC brl as the factory equipment.

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  • leeblackmanleeblackman Member Posts: 5,303 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Personally I've never really had any problems with shooting at night using a ported barrel. Except for that wolf ammo. Using the right ammo can prevent night blindness and help prevent large muzzle flash. As far as the nose, I have to agree. More noise is directed back at the shooter, makes for a little less pleasureable shooting without ear protection.

    Are you not happy with the accuracy of your glock? Personally I believe that the Glock is near perfect from the factory. And unless you are unhappy with something or something isn't working right, you shouldn't modify it, cause alot of times it will do more harm than good.

    If I'm wrong please correct me, I won't be offended.

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  • ginger49023ginger49023 Member Posts: 655 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for all of the input.
    I think I will sit tight as I am happy with the Glock 23 as is for the most part.
    Adding a different barrel from another manufacturer may be trying to "fix what ain't broke" it sounds like.
    I have a Berreta 92S 9mm that I am fairly accurate with at this time. With a bit more pratice, I hope to become the same with the shorter barreled Glock 23.
    Thanks again!
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  • NighthawkNighthawk Member Posts: 12,022 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The Glock 23 as well as the other Glocks comes out ofthe box/You would Probably be sorry that you wasted your money.Good luck!!





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  • offerorofferor Member Posts: 8,625 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Actually, porting the existing barrel and adding a longer ported barrel are two different things. As long as the same amount of barrel length remains unported, the velocity will not be reduced. The point of making the barrel longer for the ported portion is to create a "compensator" to reduce muzzle flip. There are at least 3 companies making these aftermarket barrels for Glocks. If you continue to experience control problems with the .40, you may actually find that a longer ported barrel will reduce muzzle flip and perhaps recoil without reducing muzzle velocity, which on the Glock would still be measured from about the end of the slide. A custom drilled ported barrel on a handgun makes the barrel effectively shorter, and can reduce muzzle velocity by 50 fps or so, but with an extended barrel length this is not the case.

    So your real question is one of need, and research to find a quality part if you decide you need it. I have thought of buying a ported, extended barrel in .357 sig for my G27, but I've heard the ballistics of the .357 sig round are not enough of an improvement to justify the expense. The .40 is a mighty good stopper and the G23 is no doubt a good size for you. You might try a slip-on grip if you need a little tackier gripping surface and a little more control, too. I used to use one with my G23 and I liked it, though you've got to pick one that accommodates the finger grooves Glocks now have. I also always wrap or cup my other hand over my shooting hand on the grip below the trigger guard, to help "lock down" and steady the gun during firing, and it speeds accurate follow-ups a bit.

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  • sfettysfetty Member Posts: 349 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The Glock 23 is an excellent pistol right out of the box. The only thig that I have done to mine is put a 3.5# connector on it and stippled the grips with a wood burning tool.
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  • hecklerxkochhecklerxkoch Member Posts: 213 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    dont buy it, stick with what you got

    New gun??? No, honey, I've had it for years.
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  • 4GodandCountry4GodandCountry Member Posts: 3,968
    edited November -1
    Save your money on the barrel, I just saw a lasermax internal laser sight for a G23 on gunbroker auction for 200 bucks though and that will make you a nice addition...

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