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Glock 23 Gen 4
Posted on 12/20/16 at 9:17 pm
Posted on 12/20/16 at 9:17 pm
I have a Glock 23 Gen 4 and I'm looking at trading it towards a 19. I can shoot .40 decently but after trying my buddies 9mm it was MUCH easier to shoot. Cheaper ammo is a plus as well.
My question is with how popular 9mm has gotten recently does the 23 still hold its value?
My question is with how popular 9mm has gotten recently does the 23 still hold its value?
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Posted on 12/20/16 at 9:44 pm to mwlewis
Ammo/caliber is a non issue. If you can get 300-350 for your Glock, count your blessings! It's a used Glock, nothing more.
Posted on 12/20/16 at 9:47 pm to mwlewis
for 100 bucks you can get a drop in replacement barrel in 9mm
Posted on 12/21/16 at 7:20 am to mwlewis
9mm glocks hold their value much better than .40s. You're likely going to take a pretty big hit when you sell it.
Posted on 12/21/16 at 11:19 am to mwlewis
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My question is with how popular 9mm has gotten recently does the 23 still hold its value?
It does not. .40SW guns are not selling very well for retailers which shows people are not looking to buy them. Also, with the abundance of police trade-in Glocks, which are mostly 22s and 23s, the price for a used Glock in .40SW is somewhere around $325-$350. Now thats not to say you can't find someone who is not savvy on gun prices and does not shop online for guns and get them to give you $450 for it. Properly converting it to 9mm (barrel, extractor, ejector, mags) would likely cost about the same, if not more, than what the difference between selling yours and purchasing a new 19 would be and it wouldn't be as good as a legit 19. So, I would try to sell it first then get a 19 and if I could not sell it then I would convert it.
This post was edited on 12/21/16 at 11:22 am
Posted on 12/21/16 at 11:22 am to mwlewis
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I have a Glock 23 Gen 4 and I'm looking at trading it towards a 19. I can shoot .40 decently but after trying my buddies 9mm it was MUCH easier to shoot. Cheaper ammo is a plus as well.
keep the G23 and save up $500 to buy a G19, have both.
Posted on 12/21/16 at 11:26 am to Propagandalf
Once again...
100 bucks for a drop in conversion barrel and you are shooting 9mm out of a G23
no other work required
100 bucks for a drop in conversion barrel and you are shooting 9mm out of a G23
no other work required
Posted on 12/21/16 at 11:28 am to cgrand
Idk I pay extra for the reliability of a glock. I don't think I would bet my life on a hodgepodge 9mm
Posted on 12/21/16 at 11:31 am to Timmayy
the only new part is the barrel
Its OD is the same as the factory 40, ID is 9mm
works flawlessly
Its OD is the same as the factory 40, ID is 9mm
works flawlessly
Posted on 12/21/16 at 11:31 am to cgrand
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100 bucks for a drop in conversion barrel and you are shooting 9mm out of a G23
I'm going to recommend he buy a G17 or G19 magazine, too - but folks have reported positive experiences firing 9mm from the .40 mags - I wouldn't necessarily depend on it to defend my life, but it probably works.
Posted on 12/21/16 at 11:34 am to cgrand
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no other work required
Correct, this will result in a 23 that fires 9mm. However, to increase reliability you need to swap some other parts.
Posted on 12/21/16 at 11:41 am to Ace Midnight
I did buy a couple G19 mags
it works just fine out of G23 mags though
it works just fine out of G23 mags though
Posted on 12/21/16 at 5:01 pm to 03GeeTee
I was able to get $400 for my 23. Honestly, I was pretty shocked when he offered that.
Posted on 12/21/16 at 5:11 pm to mwlewis
G23 is definitely a more difficult pistol to shoot. I carried a 23 on the job for a long time. TheG19 is much easier to handle, especially if you've fired a lot of rounds such as a LEO training day.
The G23 isn't as popular so it probably is worth less in the used market.
The G23 isn't as popular so it probably is worth less in the used market.
Posted on 12/21/16 at 11:13 pm to cgrand
They do plenty well enough for the range. For carry I'd buy a couple of factory G19 mags (only cost ~$20 each).
As was mentioned, you technically need to swap out the extractor, extractor plunger bearing & ejector. (The smaller diameter of the 9mm theoretically means you should use the angled ejector).
FWIW I converted a G27 to a G26 years ago -- it never was reliable. Swapped it back to .40 and have it as a spare/back-up pistol.
DISCLAIMER: I am not a certified Glock armorer. But I am an authorized armorer for Lorcin, Jennings, Davis and Raven. So I really am a gun expert.
As was mentioned, you technically need to swap out the extractor, extractor plunger bearing & ejector. (The smaller diameter of the 9mm theoretically means you should use the angled ejector).
FWIW I converted a G27 to a G26 years ago -- it never was reliable. Swapped it back to .40 and have it as a spare/back-up pistol.
DISCLAIMER: I am not a certified Glock armorer. But I am an authorized armorer for Lorcin, Jennings, Davis and Raven. So I really am a gun expert.
Posted on 12/22/16 at 12:49 am to mwlewis
Email me at 7thwardtiger@gmail.com
I'll meet up with you and buy that G23 off of you for the right price. I'll be in MS/LA on the 26th and can meet anytime between then and the 31st.
I'll meet up with you and buy that G23 off of you for the right price. I'll be in MS/LA on the 26th and can meet anytime between then and the 31st.
Posted on 12/22/16 at 4:41 am to 7thWardTiger
quote:Holy upgrade from that hi point in that clean arse charger!
Email me at 7thwardtiger@gmail.com
I'll meet up with you and buy that G23 off of you for the right price. I'll be in MS/LA on the 26th and can meet anytime between then and the 31st
Posted on 12/22/16 at 10:04 am to 7thWardTiger
quote:
I'll meet up with you and buy that G23 off of you for the right price.
Felon or non-resident?
Posted on 12/22/16 at 10:19 am to Propagandalf
Savage
Posted on 12/22/16 at 10:22 am to 7thWardTiger
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7thWardTiger
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buy that .40 cal
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