Originally Posted By: Boczech
Question for you guys. What do you think about the Glock 23 ? I am thinking about getting one later this year but would like to fire one to see how it feels.
I spend a lot of time on the range. Almost without fail, when I see a new shooter on the range with a brand new first gun, its almost always a .40.
Seems like a lot of new guys like to buy a .40 pistol for their first gun. Probably because they perceive there is more stopping power than 9MM and want more capacity than a 45ACP. That's my guess. I saw two 21 year old newb's just a few days ago with two brand new Springfield XD pistols in .40.
The 9MM vs .40 debate will rage on for years and years to come.
My personal educated opinion, for new shooters, is this. If you are buying your first gun today, I would recommend a 9MM pistol. I can see no valid reason to buy a .40 caliber pistol today, unless you are law enforcement/security and your department provides .40 ammunition.
The Glock 23 has a lot of recoil. The 23 (.40) and 27 (.40) are probably the least liked Glocks on the market.
The old standby recommendation to buy a Glock 19 9MM is there for a reason. Its a great gun. For a beginner or advanced shooter.