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Glock 23- One of the most popular Glock 40's is the Glock 23. The Glock 23 has all the same features as the Glock 22 and Glock 27 except for its size. It is a mid size .40 caliber Glock pistol. Keep reading this Glock 23 review by Best Police Guns!

It seems like the Glock 40's are the most popular Glock handguns sold. One of those Glock 40's is the Glock 23. The Glock 23 is considered by Glock as a multi purpose firearm. It is not a full size Glock pistol nor considered a baby Glock. The Glock 23 is just smaller than the Glock 22 yet still capable of being carried in open view. Its size also allows it to be carried as a concealed firearm.

As Best Police Guns stated above, the Glock 23 can be carried as a duty weapon. It is the official service pistol of the FBI. Additionally a lot of female officers or male officers with smaller hands will carry the Glock 23 over the Glock 22. Just because it is slightly smaller than the Glock 22, doesn't mean that it doesn't have the same punch!

Best Police Guns has shot the Glock 23 on several occasions. It is one of two Glock pistols that our agency will give to us as a duty weapon. Although we carry the Glock 22, we have no concerns with the Glock 23. In fact, the only reason we carry the Glock 22 is because of our hand size. One of the ways that officers with large hands can carry the Glock 23 pistol is by putting a grip extender on it. This Glock accessory is great for officers who have to carry the Glock 23 and have larger hands.

The Glock 23 is very accurate. In all the shooting that we have done with the Glock 23 gun, we haven't experienced any problems. No that doesn't say that there aren't people out there that have had issues with the Glock 23. Issues can happen with all police guns. But, if you do your part such as keeping your gun clean, you can greatly minimize the chances of problems with your Glock 23.

Glock 23 specifications:

• Caliber- .40
• Weight (Loaded)- 880 grams
• Weight (Unloaded)- 600 grams
• Length- 6.85 inches
• Barrel Length- 4.02 inches
• Width- 1.18 inches
• Height- 5.00 inches
• Barrel Height- 1.26 inches
• Magazine Capacity- 13
• Trigger Pull- 5.5 lbs
• Trigger Travel- .5 inches
• Line of Sight- 6.02 inches
• Barrel Rifling- Right hand, hexagonal

Glock 23 prices:

Since the Glock 23 is one of the most popular police guns, you can find it at most police equipment stores and most gun shops. As like all the other Glock pistols, the Glock 23 is available with three different types of sights: Fixed, Glock, and Trijicon.

• Fixed sights: $440.00
• Glock sights: $500.00
• Trijicon sights: $520.00

Overall, Best Police Guns highly recommends the Glock 23 pistol. This is a very reliable police gun that has all the great Glock features!

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