Description
Design Insights
Overall length registers at 174 mm with a 102 mm cold-hammer-forged barrel. Right-hand hexagonal rifling uses a 250 mm twist for optimum 155–180 gr projectile stability, and sight radius measures 153 mm on the standard model or 159 mm on the ported 23 C. Unloaded weight without magazine is 600 g (593 g for the 23 C); add 70 g for an empty mag or roughly 280 g for a full 13-rounder. The Safe Action trigger breaks at 2.5 kg with 12.5 mm travel, mirroring full-size Glocks to keep transition training seamless.
Field Suitability
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Concealed Carry & Plain-Clothes Duty – Mid-size grip and .40 S&W authority combine to inspire confidence without excess bulk.
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Uniform Backup & Off-Duty Carry – Fits Glock 17/22 holsters; the ported 23 C excels when paired with weapon lights for rapid, low-light engagements.
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Training, IDPA & USPSA – Snappy yet controllable recoil, fast-reset trigger and a vast aftermarket keep the 23 platform competitive.
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Home & Vehicle Defence – MIL-STD rail supports lights or lasers for decisive target ID when seconds count.
Closing Remark: Compact Power, Controlled Recoil
Whether you prefer the straightforward versatility of the Glock 23 or the muzzle-steadying precision of the Glock 23C, both variants deliver Glock’s hallmark reliability, worldwide parts support and a compact .40 S&W platform that balances shootability, capacity and stopping power like few others. Glock 23 – 23C
