The only drawback with a Glock 23 was the early versions had an unsupported barrel ramp feed design that allowed a portion of the .40S&W to be in the “open” and if reloads were used or even a possible new cartridge the case can rupture and even cause a massive magazine detonation though it usually stayed in the chamber area but pretty much destroyed the frame.
The newer G23 has a modified ramp and there are plenty of aftermarket barrels available, ported, longer, threaded, stainless and such. The .40S&W is a high pressure cartridge and requires careful reloading procedures. But it is very effective at penetration and stopping power.
I personally find that a high pressure round like this tends to become inconsistent with variations in temperature and especially with older ammo and bullet types, take the low pressure .45 and its more consistent overall. I would not use a .40S&W for target shooting unless I meticulously loaded all my rounds myself.
This is just my view and over at the Glock Forums the “experts” may say something else altogether. In summary it does the job but I would rather use the “magnum” version the 10mm.
In summary it does the job but I would rather use the “magnum” version the 10mm.
Original carry pistol was the G29 with tritium sights, now that is only when on the m/c.
current bicycle and go-everywhere is the Taurus Titanium PT609 Pro 13+1 and the ammo is greater than 50% of the total weight. Modern ammo makes the argument of caliber almost moot. Though I wish Taurus would make something in the PT that fires the centimeter.