Glock 22 or 23

[maddog3241]

Sorry for a newb question, but what is the difference between a glock 22 and a 23? Both being .40 cal. Is it a size thing or something else? Thanks...Matt

PS, I KNOW NOTHING about Glocks. Obviously.

[Imshootin]

Click the Models tab then click on any of the guns for specs.
http://www.glock.com/english/index_pistols.htm

[mishooter]

Originally Posted by maddog3241

Sorry for a newb question, but what is the difference between a glock 22 and a 23? Both being .40 cal. Is it a size thing or something else?

Yeah. The G23 is slightly smaller and holds two less rounds in the mag. The G22 is the full-size. The G23 is the "compact" size.

[maddog3241]

Thanks guys, thats what I was looking for, if one was smaller than the other. My buddy has a 22 but I dont know anyone that has a 23, so I didnt know the difference. I may need to get one or the other, for a job that I am looking into... No I am not a hitman. hahaha

[wJAKE19]

get a 19

[The Gunslinger]

Originally Posted by wJAKE19

get a 19

yep

[The Gunslinger]

Originally Posted by maddog3241

Sorry for a newb question, but what is the difference between a glock 22 and a 23? Both being .40 cal. Is it a size thing or something else? Thanks...Matt

PS, I KNOW NOTHING about Glocks. Obviously.

glocks other than 9mm's can be problematic.

here's something right off of streamlight's web page about the issues people are having with some g22/23's jamming when tac lights are attached:

Issues Using Tactical Lights on Glock® Pistols

Some Glock® .40 caliber pistols, models 22 and 23, exhibit feeding malfunctions, either
nose down or nose up (stovepipe), when used with tactical lights. The problems tend to
occur with individual guns, with some pistols becoming totally unreliable while other
identical, even close in serial number sequence, guns have no problems. Most models 22
and 23 are reliable.

A sensitive gun may malfunction with any tactical light - the TLRs, the older M models,
and even Glock®’s own brand. There is evidence that the problem sometimes develops
with use, and may progress until the pistol is unreliable even with no light attached.

On the basis of testing by Streamlight, we believe the problem is magazine related. It
appears that the rounds are unable to rise fast enough for proper cycling. We have
observed proper feeding for the first few rounds, consistent failures at mid-magazine
capacity, and a return to proper feeding of the last few cartridges in the magazine.

We have tried both stronger and weaker recoil springs, and compound-action recoil
buffers, all without success. Sometimes new magazine springs, either new Glock® or
Wolff, will cure the problem. In one case of a pistol which was totally reliable when new
but progressed to malfunctioning on every magazine, even with no light installed, we
found two solutions which restored reliability, but which might not be acceptable to some
users. The first was using 10 round capacity Glock® magazines. The gun will not cycle
reliably with 15 round mags with their steeply stacked columns but works flawlessly with
10 round mags. The second solution was a new magazine follower from Brownells®,
their part number 069-000-006. When used in a 15 round magazine with a new spring,
reliability was restored. However, the follower would not lock the slide open after the
last round.

Ammunition is also a factor with any weapon. Some brands and weights may be totally
reliable while others jam repeatedly. Make sure your gun is thoroughly tested with your
duty ammo.

Brownells® is a registered trademark of Brownells®, Inc.
Glock® is a registered trademark of GLOCK Gesellschaft mbH.

get an m&p 40cal, more accurate and reoils less than glock 40cals.....and they don't start to malfunction when a tac light is attached.

[Buzzcat]

Originally Posted by The Gunslinger

glocks other than 9mm's can be problematic.

True, if you think that it's necessary to hang a light off of one.

I hear the clamp-on bayonet poses the same problems...

[blackhawk2000]

I have a 23. If I could start over agin, I would get a 19.

[JimSig]

I have Glock 17 in 9mm and Glock 23 in 40 SW..Both are reliable and work just fine..I've put 2000 rds in my 17 and 400 rds in my 23 with no problem of whatsoever..and minimal cleaning as well. the 22 is a full size pistol, depending on your built you might be able to carry it as a concealed weapon..However, the 23 is a compact size and it is easier for carry.. It really depends on what you want it for. Carry, Home defense, range practice..etc..

The advantage of bigger guns is that they have longer barrels and thus longer sight radius (the distance between the rear and front sights)..This will help the shooter to attain better sighting control of the target.. But for defensive shooting, with lots of practice the difference is minimal.