Glock Gen 5 .40 S&W

[BuzzinSATX]

The Gen 5 Glock in .40 S&W has been out for a while now, but I’ve never shot one. I’d like to hear from anyone who has shot either a G23 or G22 Gen 5, especially if they can compare it to the Gen 3/4 models.

The Gen 5s have a slightly wider slide with more mass that supposedly tames recoil a bit. The G22 is about 3 ounces heavier and the G23 about 2 ounces heavier than their earlier version.

Appreciate any actual hands on experience and impressions. Thanks!

Buzz


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[CDW4ME]

Shooting a 17.5 then the 22.5 there is subjectively little difference in felt recoil.
22.5 is softer shooting than my 22.3
The thicker (heavier) slide on 22 gen 5 is what Glock should have done with 40 from the start, IMO.

[BuzzinSATX]

Thanks Brother, I appreciate your answering this question on both forums I posted it on.

I’m looking hard at the G23 Gen 5 MOS at this point. I can deal with the recoil but less is definitely worth it. Also thought less recoil may put less stress on the red dot I’ll mount.

Take care,

Buzz


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[davidjinks]

The Gen 5 Glock in .40 S&W has been out for a while now, but I’ve never shot one. I’d like to hear from anyone who has shot either a G23 or G22 Gen 5, especially if they can compare it to the Gen 3/4 models.

The Gen 5s have a slightly wider slide with more mass that supposedly tames recoil a bit. The G22 is about 3 ounces heavier and the G23 about 2 ounces heavier than their earlier version.

Appreciate any actual hands on experience and impressions. Thanks!

Buzz


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My wife was issued a Glock 23 Gen 5 last year. The department she works PT for had a policy of “You chose the gun you want to carry and buy it out of pocket”. Her Chief came to her last winter with a new in box 23 and said “let’s go, it’s qual day”. I don’t remember how they score their quals but she passed with the highest score out of the department.

I asked how she felt about the switch from her 19 to the 23 and she said there was no real difference in how the gun handled. To note; we supplied her ammunition for duty for her 19, Federal HST 147 grain. She gets issued 180 Grain HST for the .40.

I have yet to shoot it, but it’s gonna happen one of these days.

[ST911]

My view:
gen5 > 2-4
23.5 > 22.5
Want: 23X
If I had to use a 40 again, it would be 23.5

[Miami_JBT]

I carried a Gen 3 and later a Gen 4 G22 as a duty gun. Also carried a Gen 3 G23 as a duty gun. The recoil for the G22 was never an issue, nor was it an issue for the G23. Strangely, the G23 and G19 never fit my hands right. I was even issued a Gen 3 G27 at one point as a BUG and found it better than the G23 I was issued.

I personally own a Gen 4 G22, got it before they were even made public. Still has the older "frying pan" finish on the slide. It is a fantastic pistol and I have no issue with it, Same goes with my personal Gen 4 G27.

I don't like the Gen 5 G22, I find the thickened slide is not needed and it causes issues with holsters.

[Bret]

The thicker (heavier) slide on 22 gen 5 is what Glock should have done with 40 from the start, IMO.

Like the Steyr M40 which was designed from the start as a 40S&W and then adapted to 9mm. Oddly, the Steyr M series is now only available in 9mm.

[BuzzinSATX]

My view:
gen5 > 2-4
23.5 > 22.5
Want: 23X
If I had to use a 40 again, it would be 23.5

Got it. Love my 23.4 and suspect I’ll like the 23.5 too. Plan on an MOS model.

100% agree that a G45 size .40 would be a win. For now, I use XGrips on a 23 with 22 mag for close effect.


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[BuzzinSATX]

My wife was issued a Glock 23 Gen 5 last year. The department she works PT for had a policy of “You chose the gun you want to carry and buy it out of pocket”. Her Chief came to her last winter with a new in box 23 and said “let’s go, it’s qual day”. I don’t remember how they score their quals but she passed with the highest score out of the department.

I asked how she felt about the switch from her 19 to the 23 and she said there was no real difference in how the gun handled. To note; we supplied her ammunition for duty for her 19, Federal HST 147 grain. She gets issued 180 Grain HST for the .40.

I have yet to shoot it, but it’s gonna happen one of these days.

Great info. Thanks!


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[tadzilla]

I have both, and a 19.3 and 23.3. The Gen 5's handle just like the 19.3. The 22.5 has a TLR-8 and Delta Point Pro mounted and is my nightstand firearm. It is really sweet.