Glock Parts and Accessories » Other – Outdoor Recreation http://www.glockpartsandaccessories.com What The Well Dressed Glock Will Be Wearing This Season Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:30:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 en hourly 1 Brief Description of The Different .40 Glocks http://www.glockpartsandaccessories.com/brief-description-of-the-different-40-glocks/ http://www.glockpartsandaccessories.com/brief-description-of-the-different-40-glocks/#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:30:17 +0000 admin http://www.glockpartsandaccessories.com/?p=384

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)

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People often ask what version of the Glock is the best - which version would you own if you could buy any Glock.  And though the answer sounds like no answer at all it's the best anyone can do.

While I have a Glock 23 - a 40 caliber compact and it serves my needs well, it may not be the best for you. I can't call this particular gun the best because there may be others which will serve you better.

One of the great things about a Glock is that they are highly customizable, with lots of aftermarket parts and accessories.  For instance I purchased a conversion barrel for mine so I can shoot 9mm ammo at the range because .40 ammo is more expensive.

But the Glock 23 is compact and works well for conceal carry.  And though I have large hands, I prefer something smaller because I feel like I have better control.

But other glocks might suit other people better.   Some people prefer larger caliber bullets such as .45 and others think recoil is an issue and prefer 9mm.

Glocks come in 3 sizes: sub compact, compact and full size.  All with their own specific advantages.   The smaller the gun the easier to hide but the larger the gun the more bullets you can fit into the magazine.  It all depends on your preferences. Your hand size may also play a factor in picking your weapon.

The bottom line is, Glock pretty much covers all the bases.  Find one that suits your needs best and go with it.   Most everyone will tell you the version they have is the best - mostly because the version they have fits them and their needs. But you may be different.

The Glock in general has a reputation for being a reliable gun. And for home defense it is one of the most dependable weapons on the market.  So decide what features are important to you and go try a few on for size.

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