Is the Glock 23 better than the Glock 19?

Often outshone by the much more popular Glock 19, the higher-caliber Glock 23 still has plenty to offer for the discerning shooter. While it may not be as easy to handle as the 19, the Glock 23 uses . 40 caliber pistol ammunition, offering much more stopping power.

Is Glock 23 good for home defense?

Its track record of reliability, cartridge power, and compact package makes it one of my go-to guns when asked for recommendations for a defensive pistol. The Glock 23 debuted in 1990 along with the new.

Are Glock 19 and 23 lower parts the same?

But then I found out, the glock 19/23 use the same lower parts kit. trigger bar, housing, shoe, connector, mag release, slide release and take down lever. Only difference is the ejector number. If you use the glock 19 gen 3 ejector PN 336, it’s slightly curved a bit.

Will a Glock 19 slide fit a 23 frame?

If you’re using a 19 slide or your 23 the only thing you’ll need is 9mm mags. If your 19 slide has a . 40 ejector, you’re doing it wrong.

What is the newest Glock 23?

G23 Gen5
With the release of the G23 Gen5 the newest generation GLOCK standard is now available in 40 S&W….Loaded chamber indicator.

1 LENGTH (OVERALL)* 185 mm | 7.28 inch
2 SLIDE LENGTH 174 mm | 6.85 inch
3 WIDTH (OVERALL) 34 mm | 1.34 inch
4 SLIDE WIDTH 27.5 mm | 1.08 inch

Can you swap Glock slides?

Our Slide Swap Program allows you to send in your OEM Glock slide and swap it for one of our new, enhanced RMR cut slides. -Slide being sent in must be an OEM Glock slide, either Gen 3-19, Gen 3-17, or Gen 3-34.

Are Gen 3 and 4 slides interchangeable?

The Gen 4 slide still will not fit the Gen 3 frame. A better option to than trying to interchange the slides between the Gen 4 and Gen 3 is to upgrade the either Gen with aftermarket Glock slides for improved performance, racking grip and look.

Are Glock frame parts interchangeable?

Interchangeable Parts The larger component parts of any GLOCK pistol – the frame, the stock and the slide – are interchangeable between different models. Most of the smaller, internal parts of GLOCK pistols are interchangeable as well.