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Glock 23?

Sith LordSith Lord Member Posts: 480 ✭
edited February 2008 in Ask the Experts
I have recently purchased my first glock, model 23. I have been lurking around other forums, gaining knowlage of this partuicular Glock. But, when all else fails I like to "Ask the Experts"

I was wonder about this whole recoil spring talk. Is it really necessary to go from the factory 18 lb spring with plastic guild rod, to a 20 lb spring with a steel guild rod?

I will note: the felt recoil of this firearm doesn't bother me at all. I use this mainly for ccw, and am just wanting to get the most life and reliability from this Glock.

Thank you
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  • gsmyth64gsmyth64 Member Posts: 68 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Have seen the plastic guide rods have tens and tens of thousands of rounds through them and never had an issue with them.
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  • blackhawk45blackhawk45 Member Posts: 481 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've put over 6000 rounds through my 23,and never ever had any kind of problem at all ! no Failure to Feed, Fire , or Extract, most negative comments that I've heard ,were from people that wouldn't know a Glock, if you hit them over the head with one ! Have fun and shoot safely !!
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  • William81William81 Member Posts: 25,483 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My Glock 23 is over 8 years old and has in excess of 5000 rounds though it. It has fed every type of ammo I have tried in it (including my own reloads) and had never had a fail to feed or eject.
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  • Sith LordSith Lord Member Posts: 480 ✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for the replys guys......
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  • MarvMarv Member Posts: 76 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm a Glock armorer and worked for a medium size PD. I have never had, seen or heard of a problem with the recoil spring guide assembly on the 23s or larger Glock .40s. I have heard of a problem on the smaller 27 that uses a different set-up. I would not change the factory recoil spring assembly. Most of the reports of problems or recommendations to do so are most likely coming from someone wanting to sell you something.
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  • buzzkillbuzzkill Member Posts: 22 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    i have shot the glock 23 and didn't like it i personaly don't own one (just don't like them) but i did find the recoil moderate, i shot it in .40, i think i'l just stick to my sigs i find them to be more conrolable maybe you should do the same
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  • William81William81 Member Posts: 25,483 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am glad Sigs are "conrolable" [;)] But we're talking about Glocks now !!!!![:D]
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  • A J ChristA J Christ Member Posts: 7,534 ✭
    edited November -1
    Have a 23. Wife got it for my B-Day in '03. Got a lot of rounds through it, thats my CCW in the winter. It has never failed to fire, eject or has ever malfunctioned in any way.

    Got a couple of SIGs too and like them a lot also. In my opinion, you'll do fine with either brand.

    As far as changing the spring, leave it, get a plug for the cavity and enjoy it.
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  • Lucky007Lucky007 Member Posts: 308 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have used, carried and fired Glocks extensively for over 30 years. Check out Robie Barkmans business...Robar Industries in Arizona. He does some amazing Glock work, specifically on the grips to make them more user friendly. His work is outstanding. Robar's website has a lot of great photos showing what his gunsmiths can do for a variety of firearms.
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  • Lucky007Lucky007 Member Posts: 308 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Sorry...I meant to type 20 years, not 30. I'm not quite that old and neither are the Glocks!!
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