ryan_j 0 Posted September 26, 2013 Looking to get my first one. I shoot .45 so I might get a Glock 23. They don't have any manual safeties, correct? So the only safety is between your ears, got it. Instead of the 23 I may get a 21 chambered in .40 S&W, but since I have .45 this means stocking an additional caliber. Any others I should be looking at? Purchase will be a few months from now as I am putting in for the permits at NJSP in the next week or so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glockncolts 46 Posted September 26, 2013 Glock 23 is a .40. Glock 21 is a 45 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec.mc 180 Posted September 26, 2013 there's a bunch of them and they all look alike. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryan_j 0 Posted September 26, 2013 Glock 23 is a .40. Glock 21 is a 45 Nice, I learned something already LOL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olderguy 0 Posted September 26, 2013 So the only safety is between your ears, got it. The only other safety is the trigger safety which will keep the firing pin from moving if the Glock is dropped. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tack Tickle 0 Posted September 26, 2013 They actually have 3 safeties. One on the actual trigger, which is the "trigger safety". A firing pin safety and a trigger bar safety. They are very comfortable for some, a bit block like for others. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tack Tickle 0 Posted September 26, 2013 I know you said .40 & .45, but definitely try to get your hands on a new 19 gen 4 in 9mm. It is one of the softest shooting 9mm out there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iCARRY 0 Posted September 26, 2013 Very plain and simple guns, they do their job. Can't say anything bad about them. Mine always worked just fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SJG 253 Posted September 26, 2013 Lots of aftermarket stuff for them. Easy to do your own trigger job, just by watching a few videos. Very reliable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howard 538 Posted September 26, 2013 They are highly reliable even if you don't clean them as often as you shoot. There are many many aftermarket parts you can get for them. You could buy a .45cal version and for around $125 get a conversion barrel that would let you fire either .40cal or 9mm from the same gun with a magazine for that size ammo. All food for thought. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeerSlayer 241 Posted September 26, 2013 I highly recommend a gen 4 over a gen 3. The grip to me is way more comfortable. Sent using Tapatalk 2 NOW FREE!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millsan1 3 Posted September 26, 2013 Shake hands with a block of wood. Shoot poorly for a few trips to the range. Appreciate the mechanical beauty. Shoot better each trip. Unwillingly, fall in love. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tack Tickle 0 Posted September 26, 2013 Right on, haha... Shake hands with a block of wood. Shoot poorly for a few trips to the range. Appreciate the mechanical beauty. Shoot better each trip. Unwillingly, fall in love. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladtepes 1,060 Posted September 26, 2013 If the choice comes down to 40 vs 9mm get 40 because you can alway convert 40 to 9mm... If the choice is 40 vs 45 that is just a preference... I own both a 27 and 22... I had a 23 as well but sold it to get the 22.... I never saw a use of the mid size gun..... If you are gonna carry it go subcompact.... If you are not gonna carry it go full size...... I carry the 27 every day... I Carry loaded one in the chamber... Gun is safe it won't shoot unless you pull the trigger.... They are absurdly reliable... Cheap... And will put the bullet where it should go as long as you do your part... The 27 is sucky to shoot... But it is a small carry gun... The 22 is great to shoot especially with light reloads... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickeyduck 0 Posted September 26, 2013 Shake hands with a block of wood. Shoot poorly for a few trips to the range. Appreciate the mechanical beauty. Shoot better each trip. Unwillingly, fall in love. you are a psychic! ditto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryan_j 0 Posted September 26, 2013 The only reason I might want .45 is because I buy ammo for my Springfield so I Won't have to keep two calibers. Thanks for the advice. Now to get my permits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted September 26, 2013 The only reason I might want .45 is because I buy ammo for my Springfield so I Won't have to keep two calibers. Thanks for the advice. Now to get my permits. Don't get into the mindset of just having one caliber. Unless you are one of those incase zombies come, hoard one caliber. Its like eating MRE's only buying MRE's... because that is what you will have in case it happens. If you have smaller hands, large frame blocks Glocks suck. Why are you looking at 45 only? Yes yes, more stopping power but.... it is a shit ton more expensive, less capacity, more recoil, less options. If you want a 1911, get a 1911.... er, if you want a 45, get a 1911. If you must have a 45 in a plastic fantastic.... HK 45, FN FNX 45 and M&P 45 are better choices I feel. If you want a glock, get a Glock 17 or a Glock 19 and be happy. (9mm). Cheap ammo, and if you decide you do not like blocks, you can always sell it. TRY selling a 45 acp or a 40 s&w glock, you will lose a ton more money. If you want more power, you can always pick up an aftermarket, or a second glock slide/barrel, in 40, 357 sig, or 22 lr. Glocks are the Toyota Corolla's of the gun world... I will leave it at that. (and yes, I do have 2 Glocks, a Gen 3 and a Gen 4 Glock 22), and have shot all the rest of them, and owned others in the past. It's a Glock. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickeyduck 0 Posted September 26, 2013 maksim is right 45 acp is expensive. you'll be happy with another caliber. the variety Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryan_j 0 Posted September 27, 2013 45 ACP is more expensive but it is available. I have trouble finding 9mm but I can find .45 nearly everywhere I go. Besides from what I've seen it is not *that* much more expensive. I do think I might go with .40 S&W though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CommonSense 0 Posted September 27, 2013 They're all good. The 9's and 40's are pretty much the same size in the various size classes; full size, compact and sub compact. So you have the 17 and 22, the 19 and 23, and the 26 and 27. The 27 (subcompact 40) has snappy recoil and is difficult to control. The 45's and 10mm's are built on a larger frame and to me are kind of too big for a carry gun and a little too big for my hand, which is glove size XL. Exceptions to the size parameters are the .45 Model 36 Slimline and the new .45 Model 30 S. These use a slide that is close in size to the slide of the 9mm Model 19. My pick for the best all-around Glock is the Model 19; very shootable and handles like an extension of your hand. It is inexpensive, light, ergonomic and reliable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DbleTrouble 8 Posted September 27, 2013 G22 is a great gun if you want to get a .40. G17 is a very soft shooting pistol. Get either one in Gen 4 and you won't be disappointed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DbleTrouble 8 Posted September 27, 2013 If you want to get a 45 cal glock you can get the G21SF (slim frame) but I would steer you more towards the .40 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted September 27, 2013 45 ACP is more expensive but it is available. I have trouble finding 9mm but I can find .45 nearly everywhere I go. Besides from what I've seen it is not *that* much more expensive. I do think I might go with .40 S&W though. This will not always be the case. During the rushes/scares, I have found 40 to be the most readily avail out there. Other option is... instead of buying a gun, invest in a reloading setup. It will pay for itself within some 50 boxes of ammo or a lot less.(or make friends with someone who reloads.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david8613 69 Posted September 27, 2013 Im no expert but if you want stopping power go g20 15 rounds of 10mm! but if you want versatility get a g23 in 40 with a 9mm barrel and you will have a g19 too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msokad 3 Posted September 29, 2013 I purchased a gen 4 G20 back in April. Shoots great. Shoots more like a 40 than a 10mm. I would definitely buy another Glock and this is coming from someone who said they would never buy one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyboyeee 66 Posted September 29, 2013 Also check out the XD or XDm's. I personally find them superior to the glock in terms of shootability and feel. Reliability is on par as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iggyort 44 Posted September 29, 2013 They blow up if you shoot lead bullets !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rifleman1 32 Posted September 29, 2013 There are 3 safeties on a Glock. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rifleman1 32 Posted September 29, 2013 They blow up if you shoot lead bullets !!! Not without a lead fouled barrel that has not been properly cleaned. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Glock guy 1,125 Posted September 30, 2013 Shake hands with a block of wood. Shoot poorly for a few trips to the range. Appreciate the mechanical beauty. Shoot better each trip. Unwillingly, fall in love. That's frickin' beautiful! Brought a tear to my eye. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites