Although I love Glocks, I plan to rent and try some of the newer Springfield XD series pistols my next trip to the range. $1,249.99 SKU: TTI-CCP (CUSTOMER SUPPLIED) Model Firearm: Required Generation: Required Combat Master Slide Cuts: Required Barrel Color: Required Optic Cut: Required Sight Set: Required Stipple Type: Required Scallop Cut: Required Undercut: Required Grip Reduction: Required Would you like a Backstrap Blend (Gen 5 Models Only): Required I got both of them love the 43 more tho.but I love all glocks fan boy. As a loader for 30+ years, I make sure my 10-mm ammo replicates some of the ballistics you would see in some 41 mag ammo. Statistics are useful for rascals to impress the uneducated. Ammo Expense 9mm wins Thanks! Which Is Better For Concealed Carry? SIG P365 vs. GLOCK 26 Comparison 63K views DefenderOfFreedom 428K views 44K views SPN Firearms Compared: Glock 26 vs Sig P365 Hammer Striker 86K views Glock 26 Gen 3 - Proving Once. Please be respectful of others. Duh. They are all effective loads. In my experience, accuracy and quick follow up shots are not a problem. For those willing to practice and accept lower times between shots, greater recoil, and perhaps slightly less absolute accuracy, the Model 23 offers excellent real-world ballistics. But it does have the ability to gain back that firepower at the expense of carry-ability if the user so wishes. That comes at the cost of being somewhat more difficult to concealbut also comes with the ability to use 15+1 Shield Arms magazines. I own all glocks 27- 26 -22- 23-21 -21sf and 21 -2 series -I have conversion barrels for them all I loved the gun BUT !! Also added a Combat Armory G23 threaded barrel, and KAK 9/16 compensator. Initially my G23 was just OK until I made a few modifications, now it is my EDC and favorite firearm. Comparing Glock-Glock-to-Glock as in this piece is nothing but sycophantic, and has no perspective at all. Although having confidence in your gun & ammo choices is very important even if based on myths & misinformation. So I switched to a Beretta 92, which I liked, but I eventually decided that I wanted more power. Viridian Reactor R5 Gen 2 Laser For Glock 19 / 23 $149.00 (Save up to 13%) Price $129.00 - 199.00. If there is ever another ammo shortage, or a SHTF situation my G 23 with the additional barrels I have purchased for around $100 each will give me a better chance of securing ammo. ! Dang dude, relax! now owns. Comment on 25 yards if possible. Disclaimer | Privacy Policy. I simply can NOT shoot the 40 S&W cartridge as well as my 45s. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Then I bought a Glock 30SF. On top of that, there have been changes to the line between full generations, for instance the glock 26 is available in a generation 2.5. I considered the G23. I have a Glock 29 if I need something more concealable in 10mm. BUT, more is not necessarily better. Top 7 Choices! What is your recommendation on the better method to conceal carry and what holster do you recommend? Hmmm: Not on my loved-ones lives or my life!! This mix of simplicity and performance makes Glock pistols one of the best choices for any type of shooting, especially high stress shooting contexts like competitions and defensive incidents. I get a better purchase on the grip with it over the G 23. So is the 1911, but that is another subject. All I ever read online is the recoil is too snappy. Owning one for years, you obviously either got used to it or dont notice it I assume? You can get optional 22 round magazines for both guns. I love my Gen4 Glocks. If that doesnt sound like much it is because it isnt. Just dont be one of the bunch of new shooters I see go out and buy a 40 based on what they read, or that some expert told them was the best defensive caliber. Me personally, I carry a 9mm. Ive been carrying that since 2008, completely stock. The Glock 26 has less recoil, more ammo capacity, and cheaper ammo. The weight of the 43X is 18.7 ounces compared to the G26's 21.69 ounces. Your reply is short, simple, and yet so much more realistic than all the 9mm love and all these FBI reports. Im always more than a bit skeptical when anyone trys to tell me that something should be my next best anything. Knock down power has been disproven. He never said you HAVE to use a Glock. I have many firearms. Not completely sure if that was me or the gun, but nonetheless. As a well as a bunch of low-dollar guns, which I am also a fan of and often write about. [2022], Glock 42 vs 43. I know state police and other officers who prefer it over a 9, even a Sigg 9. Ive never had a problem with jams with the G19. So I call BS to your smack on the keltec, I own a Glock 17,19,20,21,22,23,32,and the new G40 all are great guns. This is a flat rate, $40 charge. Where they take a Glock 43 slide and put it on a shortened Glock 26 receiver. Shot a lot of them, but never a 23. I bought a 357 sig barrel and dropped it in. Now I carry a 30SF every day in the winter. changed to auto pistols we were told that the FBI reports said that the .45 was the superior pistol cal. Both have the same 5.5 pound trigger pull with half-inch trigger travel. The original 158-grain RNL .38 load was often called a widowmaker because it failed the officers carrying it. Nothing wrong with that, but they ignore the .40. Your email address will not be published. My son and I put about 300 rounds downrange with it. The .40 had been kicking around for a while in the form of the centimeter round.41 Action Express and others. Why Glocks are so effective. http://dev-migrationctd.pantheonsite.io/fence-buying-gun/ One thing I am convinced of and that is that most of this is complete BS. Usually the shooter is less accurate than the pistol. To me, the recoil with the Gen 4 G23 is moderate. I think its up to the individual shooter and what he or she shoots well. At the range I find it to be accurate. Revolver .357 Magnum With Optic, Maverick 88 Home Defense Shotgun Cheap but Reliable, Throwback Thursday: The Rise and Fall of the .25 ACP, Turkey Hunting 101 Guns and Gear Preparation, Henry Homesteader 9mm Carbine Classic Look, Modern Performance, Throwback Thursday: All About Bullet Grain, 10 Best AR-15 Alternatives (5.56 NATO Semi-Auto Rifles). I have nothing against the 9mm, they all can do the job and depends on what each individual can handle. You have This is bullet weight times velocity divided by 1,000. It easily conceals IWB with shirt tails out and sits very close to the body, draws fast, and is spot on accurate. Even my Carry weapon which is an S&W Shield 40. The Shooter's Log, is to provide informationnot opinionsto our customers and the shooting community. Bob Campbell. you said it yourself. As a LE Officer, Range Instructor and Certified Glock Armorer, Im just saying that just because you have been doing it doesnt mean that is the way it is supposed to be that way. So they just decided to not advance the tech or components in anything but 9mm? I agree 100%, but I went to the next. Hardly a ringing endorsement. I love the Glock 43 it conceals easily and comfortably with appendix carry for me . My first Glock was a G23 Gen 3 and I still have it. Its like owning three Glocks of different Cal. My final deciding factor after renting multiple handguns at the range was the versatility that it offers. For those considering a compact pistol and moving from the .45, the Glock 23 offers the best of both worlds. Lol !! K then. I bought a G29 in 10mm & loved it. RKC I totally agree with you!! Why be limited to one Cal. (Some individuals find the Glock subcompacts grip a little too short, and for them there are inexpensive thirty party grip extensions that provide a larger grip surface.). The Glock 23 is a great all-around handgun that represents a good balance of power and weight. Forty plus yrs later I purchased Glock-27 & S&W Shield .40. The first runs of .40 caliber ammunition did not display a high degree of accuracy. Glock G45 Gen 5 9MM. If you,ever run some max loads in 45 through a glock 21 you will be amazed at the difference in the cartridges. In summery, carry what works best for you regardless of the popularity. Well, Big Dave, if you go by the number of police shootings and their poor shot placement, its more like 9 out of 10LOL!! We take hits no matter what the article, no matter what the gun, but for most shooters, the Glock works. No point to this, just FYI. I just try to practice. My gun is still very unforgiving if I have a nervous or impatient hand. It would be exactly the same, just shorter barrels. I now own 3 G23s (a Gen 2 and 2 Gen 3s). No one would volunteer to stand in front of a rubber band being shot at their face, nor a pebble thrown at their head. To chime in, I am a sucker for the 40. I even bought a 22 round factory Glock magazine to use as my primary magazine for home defense. Yeah I know, but it scares the crap out of anyone in the same hall way. True there is more recoil in the G23 but there is more knock down power that comes along with that recoil. Both are great rounds but there is no question that the 40 is on average 25% more powerful, As for myself and always on my own time and my own dime- and often in uniform when I could- it is the cocked and locked Colt 1911 .45, Government Model. orangecrushjedi 2 yr. ago. Any difference is not going to be signification enough to make a difference in the chaos of use. to .44 mag. Again, it really doesnt matter what caliber you carry, as long as you carry something and you can reliably and accurately hit your target. But thats out of a Glock 30. But which is better? Required fields are marked *. I carry this thing with me everywhere I go. GLOCK 23 Gen5 GLOCK's compact 40 S&W, now features the latest Gen5 technologies including the nDLC finish, a flared mag-well, enhanced GLOCK Marksman barrel (GMB) for increased accuracy, and an ambidextrous slide stop lever. Its also great for low light conditions. She will still have the 9! Could you just swap barrels and have a 40 AND a 9mm AND a .357? Glock G23 Gen4 Striker-Fired Compact Pistol Chambered in 40 S&W Check Price vs Glock G26 Striker-Fired Subcompact Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger Check Price Dimensions Details Capacity Dimensions Customary Metric Want to sell a firearm? Well, as we mention in our Glock 43X review, the longer grip gives your hands more purchase which makes it a lot easier to shoot, and that matters. to use a Glock. Continue Reading Mike Stone My personal experience. She can practically shoot the 23 one handed. I do have the LaserLyte 40 Cal training cartridge, and love to train with it between trips to the range. In thousands of rounds through it never a single jam (sorry Walter). 19 wins for some, 23 wins for those who can handle the weight and power. Glock G17 Gen 5 MOS 9MM. Who makes a 10-mm barrel for a G-30 ? Shooting in Action Pistol Shooting is challenging! Yet, a study by the Feds some years ago confirmed what many harness cops already knew. I would suggest doing what I did and rent all of them you are considering before buying and then make your decision from first hand experience. GLOCK. It has been widely know that many LEOs could not qualify as well or at all when switching from 9mm to .40 cals. Again Im new to this, but I havrnt seen any formulas that dont square the velocity. I have not experienced a lack of accuracy at all with the 6 barrel. on concealed carry. Some people insist on the smallest gun they can get (Rule One and so on) and the deepest possible concealment, either as a general rule or because they carry in a non-permissive (though lawful) environment. Seems to me like a person should CC the largest caliber firearm that they can shoot well and carry adequately concealed. If you can put up with the snappy recoil, then shoot the 40. I gave my Glock 23 to my wife and now use my Glock 32 .357 sig as my carry pistol. Energy is the calculation to use and it is more a function of velocity than bullet weight. The weapon has a 10+1 magazine capacity. I do however regret selling my G26 simply because of capacity and being able to use 15 rounds magazines from my G19, I didn't think about that at the time of the sale and now looking to buy another G26 G4.. Great info and very helpful as I decide which Baby Glock to purchase. One of the most competitive markets in the world of handguns is the subcompact market. Just a few thoughts.. jimmyalbrecht Will we ever learn? Oh my! Small fast bullets hit with impressive numbers, but since they are in fact small(ish) they lose momentum quickly. I sold my Glock 26 G4 and replaced it with a Glock 43. I dont think its going to matter in a self defense situation. I must say that the 23 quickly became my favorite. Anyway, Im a 23 fan. I wanted something she could control and shoot well. Im sure the local Glock Guru can get his/her hands on the parts needed/required to swap out calibers. At its core it is a subcompact pistol with a larger than average magazine capacity. What is your opinion? It;s made of solid brass like a bullet and will last forever. I carried a 26 forever because I carried spare 17 rounders with it. A handgun over 35 ounces becomes a burden by the end of the day. Good grief, Im 70, slightly crippled, just like to level the field as much as possible! Using that calculation a well rolled bowling ball wins over a .45. Rating: 91% . I have thought of buying a G23 to go along with my G19 and adding a 9MM barrel just as I did with my G27. There is only one trigger action to learn. It really comes down to holes on target rapidly. As far as concealment, the G26 is the best. However, the 26 kicks less. I WENT too A GUN SHOW AND FOUND AN OLD CZ 75- THE FIRST shot WAS DEAD CENTER BULLS EYE NOW I OWN ALL CZ s the p01 -p06 and now looking to by a cz 97 these gun are great they make you a good shooter I still have all my glocks but I love my CZs. I have been reading about Glocks and such. The Glock 43, on the other hand, has a single-stack magazine. It is big to conceal, but I still have my 1911s for summer/t-shirt carry. I love my Glock 23. Glock did this one especially right with the double recoil spring helping followup shot to be very fast. The weapon measures 6.41 inches long with a 3.42 inch barrel. That all makes perfect sense, but try telling diehard 9mm guy that???????????? Accuracy is pretty good also. Put a 20lb spring in the Glock 23 and it is about as easy to shoot as the G19 with no reliablity issues. Excellent article and very much to the point. and .40 cal ammo is plentiful and inexpensive to fire compared to the other firearms I own. . Make mine 9. A few customizations help too. It is generally regarded that a power factor of 20 or above is too much for control by most shooters in a personal defense gun. That needs some explNation please. Normally, a price differential this huge is due to the rarity or greater desire for the higher-priced gun OR just the opposite. You can carry your Kimber around with you 24/7 if you want. They all do just fine, although anything less than 9mm is certainly questionable. The .40 is a result of many studies into problems that have dogged police side arms for over 100 years. I personally keep mine loaded with either the civic duty or R.I.P. It is,in my opinion a great carry weapon. Choose from the dozens of quality choices available in todays market, and get comfortable carrying and using whatever you choose. Do you carry the Glock 23 or Glock 19? On shoot ability, I went to the range yesterday with my Nano and G27. I have a Gen 4 G23 and I bought the 357 barrel and I also bought the 9mm barrel, and a couple of G19 magazines, got a G19 single spring to go with it because with the double spring that comes with the G23 is to stiff to properly eject the spent 9mm brass so if you get the single spring that comes with the Gen3 G19 and run a box of 147 grain or some plus P ammo will break it in and I havent had a single problem with it. With a 45, not even close. I'm looking for a better ccw, i've looked up small ones since i'm small. Most of the gun books are for entertainment, the same reason I read Motor Tend, but there is also good information. Joe, I did not realize that you should swap the ejector as well. However, it is important to note that the dimensions and ammunition capacity of the two guns diverge in separatebut equally usefuldirections. In the broad strokes, choosing a concealed carry gun is mostly down to preference. However, I shoot a G19 better and can re-acquire the sight picture and get follow-on shots off noticeably quicker and with better accuracy. Low calibers have very high pitch levels as opposed to. With bullet weight x velocity squared / 2 really put the 9mm in a better comparison in that the velocity is significantly more of a variable then slight differences in the grain. I say nonsense! Practice, Practice more and certainly practice mg changes and malfunctions. Its overall length is 6.5 inches, which is slightly longer than the Glock 26. The Glock 19 comes with two 15-round stock mags while the Glock 23 comes with two 13-round stock mags. A .45 caliber pistol such as the excellent Glock 21 is a stretch for most hand sizes. NEW. Shoot straight and stay safe. I love my Gen 4 Glock 23! My last side arm was the Sig P220 .45 cal. Magazine Capacity (Winner: Glock 22) Its bigger magazine capacity is Glock 22's only advantage over its smaller version. 19 wins carries more ammo but you practice and control not to need the extra ammo. Just my OPINION based on what I have done/seen. Greatly increases my ability to line up on target day or in low light. But maybe youre not a cop, or maybe youre a cop in a small town. The 29 is concealable, and the 20 could be with the proper clothes and holster. Descargar glock 27 gen 4 MP3 en alta calidad (HD) 80 resultados, lo nuevo de sus canciones y videos que estan de moda este , bajar musica de glock 27 gen 4 en diferentes formatos de audio mp3 y video disponibles; glock 27 gen 4 Glock 27 .40 cal Clean & Field Strip - Assembly and Disassembly calidad de 320. Model 27 23 22 and a 17 just to use 9mm ammo. I have really enjoyed it. The Glock 26 is actually several handguns in one. I could not be happier. Nice write up! I own a G23 Gen4 just came from the Range and I have to say that I fall in love with my G23 Gen4 more and more every time I shoot it. Sounds like you do something very few shooters actually do- accept the challenge to be all you can be. One thing to note is that the Gen 4 recoil spring makes a noticeable reduction in recoil for .40 caliber. In the end, we have to look at the market. And with a supportive wife, a growing collection of handguns. As for myself, I like the Glock 23. Not an issue when it comes to EDC ammo, but I try to attend at least one high round-count class each year and the price difference becomes noticeable then. We took the 23 to the range on The magnum cartridge was also hard on the gun. They might as well be the same gun in defensive virtue. Youre mistaking Einstein for Isaac Newton. Does Glock pay CTD for these infomercials? The average civilian would be just as well armed with a 22lr than a 45 acp given the fact that the confrontations are overwhelmingly within a 12 foot engagement scenario. I feel that a 9mm can be effective in most situations, BUT a .40 S&W is better. I own four Glocksthe 19, 26, 36 and, most recently, the 23 Gen 3. Whats your champion any gun (even if it is 22lr because thats all your accurate with or 22wmr) you can control, carry all day, conceal, are extremely familiar with including malfunction clearing, shooting while moving, knowing if your firearm will shoot it out of battery (my dog you can blow on and its out of battery (great for safety, not for self defense if a body is touching your muzzle) will it fire? If youre a cop and you think every department should come up with magic money and equip their people with $2000-$2500 guns, each, as opposed to the $500 Glocks, dont yell at this guy, write your own article about it! But like you said about yourself, the extra pep doesnt bother me, because I shoot 44 magnum and 50AE also, so the 10mm has become calmer to shoot. I find besides a little more kick they are both accurate its practice. One other factor in my decision was the ability to easily change out the barrel to also shoot 9mm, and 357 SIG in a couple minutes for a couple hundred dollars more, So I can practice with slightly cheaper 9mm ammo, or if SHF I have three choices of ammo that can be used , if one type ammo is in limited supply. Its good, well liked by those that have them and the company continues to innovate. The barrel is 3.42 inches long, and the weapon weighs in at 21.71 ounces unloaded. The Glock is easily field stripped and maintained. Point? True safety is between the ears. The Glock 23 is snag-free, fast into action, and simply feels good in the hands. If it was plenty good for professional gun fighters in the wild west, what has happened today to make it so much more dangerous? The numbers are what the numbers are, and the 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP all far significantly short of the 600 ft-lbf minimum required to stop attacks immediately and reliably without direct CNS hits.. I like having slightly different setups and feel totally comfortable with either. Bajar mp3 de las mejores canciones de glock 27 gen 4 en formatos de audio como MP3, WMA . 1st gun I purchased when I was old enough, was a .357 Colt Trooper owned by a retired C.H.P. No comparison. Ive had my 43 w/ the streamlight 6 (just because we had one sitting there for a while, so why not). Good for you! The deciding factor for me was ammo cost and the ability to control the follow-up shot. Chris, A baseball is in-between. I think we have entered an era of trading marksmanship for more bullets. Sir, It is dimensionally identical to the Glock 19, but is slightly heavier and uses a modified slide, frame, .40 S&W barrel, and a standard magazine capacity of 13 . That was everything and a bag of chips, until a friend handed me a G23 to try. Hurr durr, volunteer to stand in front of it is the most cliched, tired comment out there. This is bullet weight times velocity divided by 1,000. Get the 23 and a conversion barrel. I guess if you are going to use the firearm to plink around with at the rangeKnock yourself out, but life or death situation I would strongly advise the you have the proper internal parts for the caliber being used. However, it is erroneous to assume that the G26 is simply a G19, as "Nate M." of Gunivore points out: "The G26 is more than just the 17 and 19's 'little brother.'. The Glock 26 has a staggered (double stack) magazine, and the Glock 43 does not. The Glock 23 is my all time favorite followed by the Bersa Thunder 380 tack driver. So now that we understand that there's another slim 9mm Glock that's easier to conceal than a Glock 19, let us broaden the field a bit. Without being combative what is journalism? Thanks for your answer, Dave. Just lots of valuable information here. I suppose practice pays off. So all that said yes, I LOOOOVE my 23 and find it to be perfect for CCDW carry too!!! Trigger reset is rapid. Considering I can shoot the same groups with my little G26, I suspect the shooter has more to do with it than the gun. All of the quality defense ammo regardless of brand or caliber is loaded to meet the same standard issued by the FBI. I will take my M&Ps and the profits stay in the US of A. . By far the largest area in which the two weapons are differentiated is in weight, and ammunition capacity. All tested pistols were range rentals that had lots of rounds thru them. The 9mm round has a smaller diameter and may not eject spent casings reliably. First, it is important to know a little bit about the 9 mm round. I have weak hands and wrists and I dont find the recoil difficult at all. Those two loads chronoed thru my OEHLER 35P were a 160gr hard cast @1490 fps/784, and a 140gr jhp @ 1427/633. Both are 10mm. I enjoy my Glock 23. Attackers have continued to harm victims even with fatal shots to the attackers hearts. striker-fired .45 ACP. That is still my main carry gun and I have about 10,000 rounds through it. New Gen 3 + Gen 4 G26 also for Sale. Getting a 6 barrel would be a worthy investment and also a lot of fun to expirement with. They did not crack or blow, but magnum recoil was hard on small parts. Glock is just one of many and it may be a good choice for some its however not always the best choice. As a Firearms Instructor for a Ga. L E Agency for 10 yrs. Like to old saying goes follow the money. Best, Its standard capacity of 13 rounds makes it more than plenty for most situations, and its small design strikes a solid balance between full-size and subcompact pistols. There isn't really a world of difference between 15 rounds of 9mm vs. 13 rounds of .40 S&W. For years, both have been proven effective for self defense. I have been shooting 9mm out of my G22 and G23 for about a year now without a hitch and never changed anything but the barrel and magazine without a hitch or a failure to eject (FTE). Cocked and locked 1911 Commander size, every day, all day. It is generally regarded that a power factor of 20 or above is too much for control by most shooters in a personal defense gun. The 230-grain .45 is at 20; the .45 ACP 185-grain standard load is at about 17. Out of the three of them, the Glock 43X is the shooter's gun. In my reasonably informed assessment, 9mm currently reigns king in terms of cost/performance ratio, at least in pistol calibers. At 1.18 inches, both guns are even the same width. My carry gun is a G26. The Glock 43X has - for all intents and purposes - the same upper (slide, barrel, parts) as the Glock 43, just with a longer grip to accept the Glock Slimline magazine, a 10+1 single stack. Good article; I use a G23 mag in a G27 with the mag sleve. Those are facts established from years of scientific testing and evaluations of actual shootings. Not statistics, thats physics and a proven reality. Recoil is not an issue for me when using my G23. Seriously, enough is enough. I have a Dawson sight and a polished ghost trigger bar at 3+ lbs.Wilson 115 gr whitebox RN ammo shoots about 99.9% of the time. Got a reference? With that in mind give me the model that holds more ammo. Each have their pros and cons, more pros than cons, the difference in power between any of the 3 makes no difference if you do not hit what you shoot at. The information provided here does not represent the views of Cheaper Than Dirt! Getting into firearms later in life, my first handgun was a .40, so naturally I learned from this caliber. I have seen an increase in velocity, FP and penetration. Saints stories Saint of the month Activity sheets Francis4kids Tony's tales Workitout with Jim. The Glock 19 is a semi-automatic pistol designed and manufactured since 1988 by Glock for military and police forces. We. Yes, I know this is a blog, not real journalism, but there should be some pretense towards objectivity. They just arent, well, they are just, well, plastic. I been carrying the G23 for the at least 5 years now. The sights are adequate for the task at hand, especially with the night sight option. If you are getting more than that, let me know from where, and which gun youre getting it with, and Ill quit reloading for that level. I shoot 4 Glocks: G35/3 in .40, G30/4 in .45, G19/4 in 9mm., G42/4 in .380. Capacity makes no difference if you cant make accurate hits. I wish the .40 S&W had a smoother recoil though. The Glock's polymer construction makes it the lighter choice. Heres the link laserlyte.com/products/trainer-lt-cartridge/ I am pretty sure CTD has them for sale on their website. For most people, that is going to be the 9mm with the least recoil and the most chances to get that lucky hit to just the right place to put them down. And for those of you that like the 9mm, the G 23s 40 cal. I see a lot of comments about the price of ammunition. I bought a Glock 23C and put in a #15 spring and stainless rod rather than the plastic I also put in a slide buffer. 2 of them are Gen3 and one is a Gen4 The first one I converted had some ejection trouble, so I talked to the local Glock Guru. Both of the Baby Glocks are easy to conceal and carry, but the Glock 43 is a little easier because of how slim and light it is. The Glock 23 will hold less ammunition but a larger round, and be ever so slightly larger than the Glock 19. I saw where officers fired numerous rounds and the bad guy didnt go down. It measures 7.36" x 5.04" x 1.26" overall, with the Glock's "signature" boxy shape. Pete sends. Thanks in advance for any information you can provide. The larger mag sticks out the grip by an inch but doesnt affect handling. A bowling ball has weight, but suffers without extreme energy(powder) to propel it. how to play head to head madden 23 ultimate team. For self-defense shooters who are NOT willing to rely on psychological stops or neck/head shots, the effectiveness of a given round for use in self-defense is defined by the ability of that round to stop attackers reliably by disabling the CNS without a direct hit which requires muzzle energy in the range of 600 ft-lbf and beyond. At the time when my dept. I have a Glock 23 40cal that I use for target practice. Re: Power factor, divide by 10,000 (ten thousand) not 1.000. Decked out the Kel Tec. I think they were around $ 180.00. I also hunt a lot, and have seen the 44 Magnum (loaded very hot) NOT put down a hog when shot in the heart at less than 15 yards. 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