Glock Parts and Accessories

Lots of folks these days are interested in having a gun for home protection and want to know what Glock would best meet their needs. Here is a list with a brief description of the different .40 Glock that will maybe give you a better idea of what you might want.

• Glock 22 – Is a full sized semi-automatic handgun. This is an all around good handgun. A polymer framed pistol, it weighs about 23 ounces when empty, so it's rather lightweight. The standard magazine holds 15 rounds and the barrel is 4.5 inches long. This would be a great choice for home protection and target shooting. The disadvantage of this handgun is that it can be difficult to carry concealed due to its size.
• Glock 23 – The Glock 22's little brother, is a compact, semi-automatic handgun. Though it's smaller, the G23 weighs approximately the same as the G22. Standard magazine holds 13 rounds and the barrel is 4 inches long. This is probably the largest sized handgun that the average person can conceal comfortably.
• Glock 27 – Is a subcompact handgun which, at 27 ounces loaded, is small, lightweight, accurate, and very powerful. The standard magazine holds 9 rounds and the barrel is 3.5 inches long. The advantage of this handgun is that it is the easiest Glock to carry concealed.
• Glock 35 – This is the largest of the Glock 40s. It is meant to be a competition model - it's a real hand-cannon. Though it can be used for protection, it’s not a practical choice. It has a 5.3 inch barrel and the longest line of sight.
• Glock 22C – This is the compensated version of the Glock 22, which is supposed to have less recoil due to the compensator (2 long holes in the barrel and slide). If recoil is a problem for you, then you might want to talk to someone who owns one of them. But instead of going with a compensated version, try a smaller caliber pistol such as the Glock 17, 19 or 26, or get a Glock 22 or 23 and a 9 mm drop-in barrel.
• Glock 23C - compensated version of the Glock 23…As mentioned about the Glock 22C, If recoil is a problem, it would be better to go with a smaller caliber pistol or a 9mm drop-in.

For home protection and the occasional hobby shooting all you really need is a Glock 22. If you want to carry sometimes, especially with bulky clothing or a jacket then you might consider a Glock 23. If you want to carry a lot, then get a Glock 27. You can purchase a 9mm drop-in barrel for hobby or range/target shooting on any of these Glocks to save money. (9mm rounds are cheaper than .40)