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I have a Glock 19 for winter time carry and a Springfield XD's in 45acp for summer time carry. I use inside the waist band holsters for both. I was thinking about maybe stepping up to a Glock 23 in 40 S&W. Will be losing 2 rounds over the 9mm but the weight will be the same. What do you think is the a good or bad idea?


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I like the .40. But i like .357 Sig Mo Betta. You'll be fine which ever way you go


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Personally, I don't care much about the difference between 9 and 40. If you shoot one better than the other, stick with that one. For example, my wife prefers to shoot a 9 so I also go with a 9 for ammo compatibility and in case she grabs mine. Same gun, pick what you like and learn to use it VERY well.

I don't feel undergunned with a G19 and a spare mag.

Of course, all of that goes out the window if you want to buy the G32 / 23 combo I'm selling smile smile



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I know its splitting hairs and to tell you the truth I just want to buy a new gun....:)


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Is the G23 flat dark earth?

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Originally Posted by STA
I know its splitting hairs and to tell you the truth I just want to buy a new gun....:)



That's the best reason in the world.




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Nope not FDE - I've got a Gen 3 G32 (357 Sig) with extra 40S&W barrel plus mags, ammo, etc. listed in the classifieds but it's plain old black. (I assumed your comment was directed at me since I mentioned one for sale).

Really not trying to hijack your discussion - the comment about selling was just a bit of sarcasm. If you do want an excuse to buy a new gun, then absolutely go for it (whether new or used and regardless of the source).



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I wouldn't let the magazine capacity differential between those two guns stop me from buying the one I want.


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STA,

Your 9mm/.40 S&W dilemma is easily solved--buy a G23 and get an aftermarket 9mm barrel. Get both .40 mags and 9mm mags. Voila. You can carry/shoot whichever suits your fancy on any given day.

I've done exactly what I recommended to you and have no regrets so far. https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth...at_is_Wrong_With_Me_I_bought#Post8969818

Good luck in making your decision! I hope you get a new gun!


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ooohhh I like that idea Waders!


I've got a couple of pards that I could drive batty droppin a 9mm mag outa the G23

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Get a G23 and an aftermarket 9x19 and .357SIG barrel for it. wink


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You guys are making me rethink selling my 32 with an extra 40 barrel. With 19's in the stable now I'm considering a conversion barrel. Guess I'm a handgun loony as well as rifle ... smile



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Thanks Waders! Thats why is like this CampFire so much! Great advice to be had here......:)


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I just switch this week to my Glock 19 with the Hornady Critical Duty Ammo


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