Time and again, it has been proven to work in many types of environments. Occasionally I will carry one of them as a backup in addition to my G 23. I’ll never learn, just want to have a little fun trying. Gee, Einstein was right! This is a great benefit over the other conventional trigger systems in. The material is finished with a new technique of surface treatment called Tenifer. I WENT too A GUN SHOW AND FOUND AN OLD – CZ 75- THE FIRST shot WAS DEAD CENTER BULLS EYE NOW I OWN ALL CZ ‘s the p01 -p06 and now looking to by a cz 97 these gun are great …they make you a good shooter I still have all my glocks but I love my CZ’s. The problem was that it did not do the job it was intended to do. My accuracy tripled and my rate of fire doubled almost!!! The Glock 23 isn’t for everyone, but which handgun is? Both are more powerful than a 40sw if you buy the proper ammo, and I do. Self preference comes with experience with each of these firearms. Just don’t be one of the bunch of new shooters I see go out and buy a 40 based on what they read, or that some “expert” told them was the best defensive caliber. It was originally written in 2010. By your logic, those would be acceptable carry weapons. Reading the article is the same today as it was yesterday, I do agree .40’s are harder to target practice with but from what I know, self defense isn’t about bulls-eyes and showing off. Considering a 23 over a 19 for my first Glock. It has an extended take down lever and an added grip force beaver tail as well as night sights. K then. I must say that the 23 quickly became my favorite. Normally, a price differential this huge is due to the rarity or greater desire for the higher-priced gun OR just the opposite. Ja schon,... aber es wurde doch gepostet, daß KSC 'besser' sei als KJW! I now own a 9mm barrel for it (and an Osprey suppressor, BIG GRIN. I traded because I wanted a mid-range Glock. Its lightweight polymer frame, ample calibers and sizes make it a go-to choice for anyone wishing to carry a reliable and tested firearm. They all acknowledge the extra recoil, but cling to the G23 because it WORKS. That is if they didn’t drop dead first! It is a lightweight handgun, which gives its users an effortless soft shooting experience. It’s good to hear you love yours and it is functioning perfectly. While certainly visually impressive, a large jet of flame at the barrel is a sign that there’s too much (or too slow) powder in your ammunition for the barrel length. I forgot to say that this test was done at 25 yards. Gee, Einstein was right!ÔÇØ. Put a 100 rounds of PMC bronze down range and it mowed down the targets flawlessly. Practically, I use my G27 with 9MM barrel for concealed carry and home defense, my G19 only for home defense so the weight & capacity aren’t really issues. 19 wins – carries more ammo but you practice and control not to need the extra ammo. Quick to draw and get an accurate first shoot. Nothing wrong with that, but they ignore the .40. If I had more money in my bank account I would've drained it on ammo, that's how much I loved shooting it. Pete sends…. The .40 S&W is more difficult to control than the 9mm and weapon wear is regarded as greater, although this differs from brand to brand. The .40 S&W was a success story. The information provided here does not represent the views of Cheaper Than Dirt! now owns. The Glock is easily field stripped and maintained. Forget the caliber. It would seem at times that the “writers” for CTD/TSL are biased toward Glock. The 29 is concealable, and the 20 could be with the proper clothes and holster. I can’t say enough good things about it! The polymer frame and steel slide give the … I think you have convinced me. What matters is shots on target. Though he talks about the Glock 26, 27, and 33, the features are the same as the holster for the Glock 23. My yardstick, tape measure and calipers show that each is 7.35 inches long, about 5.0 inches high and 1.18 inches thick. My gun is still very unforgiving if I have a nervous or impatient hand. It jammed up 1 or 2 times every mag! Problem was, they were difficult to control without extensive training. The only way to stop an attack, immediately and reliably, is by disabling the attacker’s CNS with either a direct hit (neck/head shot) or the delivery of sufficient kinetic energy COM. I looked at the G23 but when I fired it, my thumb, more than once, hit the mag release from the recoil, causing FTF’s. I see a lot of comments about the price of ammunition. This guy has an opinion and wrote an article. I considered the G23. I ended up buying the Glock 23 Gen 4 with factory night sights, and am love mine even more than the range rental. I found no significant difference in flip/recoil on the Gen 4 23. I have a Gen 4 G23 and I bought the 357 barrel and I also bought the 9mm barrel, and a couple of G19 magazines, got a G19 single spring to go with it because with the double spring that comes with the G23 is to stiff to properly eject the spent 9mm brass so if you get the single spring that comes with the Gen3 G19 and run a box of 147 grain or some plus P ammo will break it in and I haven’t had a single problem with it. Check the chamber, nobody behind the camera, we have a safe training area. The recoil isn’t that much different… ESSPECIALLY for the increased energy you get!!! I use it for my off duty and back up gun. As I always say when someone comes up with new math that “proves” the effectiveness of their favorite round. Lmao some ppl as far as common sense lol. I just prefer bigger. She will still have the 9! For these occasions, I carry Ruger’s LCP and LCR, each loaded with high velocity frangible rounds because of the lower potency of the caliber. Respectfully. I am not recoil sensitive so in my G-20 I get 15 rnds of 650 FPS hitting my target especially when I use my 6″ barrel option. EDC Subjective Power factor – duh, 23 wins but if you cannot control/dont practice except qualifying then if you hit – its more power but control on the firing line is well, controlled. I know some think that it’s not safe… and they are welcome to use the 12 (I think) lb NY adapters if they feel they can’t control their finger (the safety) well enough!!! Other than a single pistol class back in 2014 I’m a self taught shooter, and I can EASILY draw, fire 3 rds, and hit center mass of my IDPA target with all 3 in less than 3 seconds from 10 yds. on concealed carry. to .44 mag. I had a G27 & sold it because of the snappy recoil. As I have done in the past and will likely do in the future when it comes to these blog Glock parties, I’d like to again remind those that are interested in three dimensional thinking that not even NEARLY all of the innovations in the World of Firearms are because of Glock. When you read the headline and then the little blurb from the email – it just doesn’t make sense. What a great firearm! I’ve also learned that different calibers have different sound pitches. I prefer the Glock 23 .40 for conceal carry. When I was a correctional officer on the PERT team and a armed nuclear security officer we trained to shoot center mass nevertheless targeting the triangle(eye sockets down to the nasal cavity) the 9mm will get the job done. More. I have been impressed by the results I have carefully researched and cataloged. Contents. These features and additions have made a huge difference in a small woman. You will save a ton on ammo, and can practice any time, or place. It continues, however, to take additional “generations” to prefect what was pretty fair and solid in the first place. Have never purchased a fire arm . I prefer my Glock 20 Gen 4 and Glock 29 Gen 3. Not bad and everyone is making a big deal of nothing, or is it something that you had to adjust to? It is a lightweight handgun, which gives its users an effortless soft shooting experience. A general consensus was reached—supported by well-documented cases and by research—that the 9mm wasn’t enough for police work. I understand that you can shoot the firearm without changing your ejector, but I’m just putting it out there that you are not supposed to. Weak grip will induce stovepipes in the 9mm, whereas the snappier recoil of the .40 will cycle the pistol without fail. Were the would cavities from .40’s that much better than 9’s? 10mm is one of my favorite rounds when full bore, might as well be shooting a .40 when loaded down. Not so much.  =  The author is a military intelligence officer and the results are verifiable and repeatable. The 36 and 23 now alternate as my carry weapons, depending on the situation. Anyway, I’m a 23 fan…. But I prefer knock-down power with one round. I have been reading about Glocks and such…. ~Dave Dolbee. Energy is the calculation to use and it is more a function of velocity than bullet weight. –Lol !! Target acquisition is easier than expected. Small fast bullets hit with impressive numbers, but since they are in fact small(ish) they lose momentum quickly. The widest part of the gun is only 1.18 inches.Sight radius between on the 23 is 6.02 inches. I do have a .40 barrel for my G31, though. The .40S&W was a necked down 10mm because it was putting more hurt on the good guys than the bad guys. The Glock 23 has been a revelation in the community of self-defense and law enforcement agencies. My personal experience. The 10mm was supposed to be the answer to the underpowered duty rounds that the Miami PD carried. He never said you HAVE to use a Glock. All operated flawlessly. If you’re a cop and you think every department should come up with magic money and equip their people with $2000-$2500 guns, each, as opposed to the $500 Glocks, don’t yell at this guy, write your own article about it! I have owned my Glock 23 for around 20 years and love it. It doesn’t say you HAVE (in all caps? It took time to get to like it since I’ve been a 1911 shooter since early ’50’s. Regarding ammo, I know about the dumbed down off the shelf ammo, so I order from UnderwoodAmmo, because they are known for full loads, and I have seen YouTube FPS tests to prove it, and trust me I feel the difference in my guns, like rotating Underwood and other makers of ammo at the shooting range. The larger frame fit my hand better & helped with recoil. True to the fact, you can shoot faster with a 9mm. I wanted something she could control and shoot well. What is your opinion? What am I missing? I have been shooting 9mm out of my G22 and G23 for about a year now without a hitch and never changed anything but the barrel and magazine without a hitch or a failure to eject (FTE). I went over there and I see what you mean. Hardly a ringing endorsement. Your email address will not be published. Low calibers have very high pitch levels as opposed to. At the range I find it to be accurate. Found by: The Glock 23 is as accurate to a fast first shot as the Glock 19. With that in mind give me the model that holds more ammo. Without being combative what is journalism? A firearm left at home cannot protect you. Yeah, I know small & hard to hang on to, but that’s just how most of the women in my life have been. I was standing and shooting all Underwood and Buffalo Bore ammo, basically all +P ammo, so this wasn’t some kind of smooth bench rest test. Glock, Sig, etc. How good the shooter grips the gun RKC I totally agree with you!! Glock has made it clear that the Glock 19 and the Glock 23 have different ejectors for a reason. Please click the reload button and complete the captcha once again. They are all effective loads. It really comes down to holes on target rapidly. rounds from G2 Research and quite frankly, certainly would doubt that after the first hit, the attacker would keep coming. I have a Glock 29 if I need something more concealable in 10mm. The polymer grip … What really frustrates me is the mindless nonsense that is palmed off as reality when during the most violent time in the history of our country shootists regularly engaged confrontations with black powder single shot firearms and black powdder cartridges like the 45 colt and the 44-40. However, this isn’t some kind of panacea or nirvana. I love it and I’m glad I picked it. I would deffinitly be in the market for one. Just my opinion……, Agree. I own a G23 Gen4 just came from the Range and I have to say that I fall in love with my G23 Gen4 more and more every time I shoot it. Compared to it’s little sister Glock 27, it’s nearly an inch longer and roughly 3/4″ taller. Will we ever learn? The 10-mm was meant to shoot FULL TILT ammo but off the shelf it has been dumbed down a bit lately. Bob Campbell. I used to carry a G19 but decided to step it up to the G23 after alot of research on both guns. Never looked back! It is no 10mm, however, a demonstrably superior round (and one of the few pistol rounds not better measured by how bad it is rather than how good it is). Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp. A foot-pound is a unit of energy/work. Down to 4 now. My 1st take on the barrel is that there were more shots on target, in the black, than with my stock barrel. I can shoot all four pretty much equally well, but the 23 is a cut above in terms of accuracy and of course power. We want you, our readers, to be able to make informed decisions. This is a model I've carried all these years now. Posts 1,107 Images 14 Lexicon Articles 4 Home Town Oberhausen, NRW. Polymer striker fired guns had been done before, but never succeeded like the Glock. 10 of 23 … I wish the .40 S&W had a smoother recoil though. Multiple shots with any caliber. Seems to me like a person should CC the largest caliber firearm that they can shoot well and carry adequately concealed. Top Three Glock Triggers [Review + Buyer’s Guide 2020] The Glock Safe Action Pistol is the most popular Pistol in the United States. The harmonics just do not match me. I do like a larger caliber (not 40 but it’s a great round for very smaller power factor) like 45acp/w night sights- but my firearm for nightstand is the Mossberg 590 shockwave for the bump in the night. The unique characteristics of the polymer frame used for the exterior gives you much softer recoil as compared to other handguns of similar sizes. My son and I put about 300 rounds downrange with it. It definitely is an unusually powerful mid size frame. http://articles.cheaperthandirt.com/handguns-for-first-time-gun-buyers/ Like to old saying goes “follow the money”. Yes, I know this is a blog, not real journalism, but there should be some pretense towards objectivity. Please state your source(s) of that 3 out of 4 survive statement…. and .40 cal ammo is plentiful and inexpensive to fire compared to the other firearms I own. It is harder for me to handle the Nano 9mm than the G27 in .40. Again, it really doesn’t matter what caliber you carry, as long as you carry something – and you can reliably and accurately hit your target. Now that does not mean I won’t get the 23 for some fun. Other than the barrel and opening on the slide, they are identical from what I can tell. I have never bought into the .40 caliber trend, though I am interested in the power 10mm round. I carry a Glock 34 typically (I own two). Further information about the G22, G23 and G27 in .40 Smith & Wesson can be found on the GLOCK website. Is have a job where I typically wear my shirt tucked in. Point you can’t beat a glock no matter what caliber just control it. It does get a bit tiresome, Rick, I agree. A bowling ball has weight, but suffers without extreme energy(powder) to propel it. You can throw all the scientific data you want and it still doesn’t matter. I love my Gen 4 Glock 23 too. The Glock G4’s have less felt recoil than earlier generations. For a self-defense shooter who is willing to rely on a psychological stop or neck/head shot to stop an attack, basically ANY handgun round will get the job done. I have thought of buying a G23 to go along with my G19 and adding a 9MM barrel just as I did with my G27. Your discussions, feedback and comments are welcome here as long as they are relevant and insightful. (Against the other handgun calibers of course not a rifle round). Agreed – they are both great handguns, but I prefer the more powerful 40. Shoot what YOU are comfortable with. The average civilian would be just as well armed with a 22lr than a 45 acp given the fact that the confrontations are overwhelmingly within a 12 foot engagement scenario. My knowledge of one can be put on a tip of a needle.. Daniel, From my POV the frame is to square and sharp in the web between thumb and trigger finger to be comfortable. That was everything and a bag of chips, until a friend handed me a G23 to try. No more trouble!, and it shoots smoother and with less recoil with the 9 or 40’s running through it. But that’s out of a Glock 30. Hence the different part numbers (Glock 19-30274 and Glock 23-28926). 2) It’s easier on the shooter, which both encourages regular practice and makes followup shots faster and easier. My local field and stream has a gen 2 glock 23. for police. U HAVE TO CARRY WHAT U CAN SHOOT WELL – not what power factor people talk about. I’m perfectly happy with my Kimber Ultra Carry II in .45 acp.. Duh. I did notice a considerable difference in the recoil between the two in the Gen 3 version. Model 27 23 22 and a 17 just to use 9mm ammo. I can use the G19 mags in the G27 as well. var notice = document.getElementById("cptch_time_limit_notice_43"); Neither Glock features a manual safety. I’ve used a G23 for several years, and can shoot it pretty well. You can say that about most any firearm. I also hunt a lot, and have seen the 44 Magnum (loaded very hot) NOT put down a hog when shot in the heart at less than 15 yards. If it was plenty good for professional gun fighters in the wild west, what has happened today to make it so much more dangerous? Unloaded, the Glock 23 weighs in at only 23.65 ounces. I tried both the Glock 19 & 23 in the Gen 3, and Gen 4 versions, as well as several other manufacturer’s pistols. The 10mm is a great cartridge. However, I shoot a G19 better and can re-acquire the sight picture and get follow-on shots off noticeably quicker and with better accuracy. In 45 acp the model 30SF and in 9 mm the model 43. Not only do you get more capacity, but better accuracy, more controllability, and a less steep learning curve. I own 7 different S&W 40 pistols and have no problem with accuracy or follow up shots with any of them. Good for you! However, the Glock 23 is made of a customized synthetic material that is stronger than steel! Please be respectful of others. For self-defense shooters who are NOT willing to rely on psychological stops or neck/head shots, the effectiveness of a given round for use in self-defense is defined by the ability of that round to stop attackers reliably by disabling the CNS without a direct hit — which requires muzzle energy in the range of 600 ft-lbf and beyond. Addition of a few “bells and whistles” has made this weapon a better fit for me. But like you said about yourself, the extra pep doesn’t bother me, because I shoot 44 magnum and 50AE also, so the 10mm has become calmer to shoot. They seem to have a well thought out design. Thanks! What is your recommendation on the better method to conceal carry and what holster do you recommend? Of course she Carrie’s a new #15 spring as well as #18 as well as the factory parts in her range bag. ~Dave Dolbee. Many many tests have been done along with countless real life examples, that have left us with this finding. It is easy to maintain with cheap availability of replacement parts. ); With its capability to be converted to 9mm and.357 Sig in less than a minute, it has become my number 1 all around handgun. 3) It’s easier on the gun, though this probably won’t matter for occasional or moderate shooters. Good luck and be safe. Sounds like you do something very few shooters actually do- accept the challenge to be all you can be. The most effective use of the Glock 23 for self-defense would be to swap out the .40 S&W barrel for a .357 SIG barrel from a Glock 32, and use .357 SIG ammo rather than .40 S&W. 357 mag. As for all the intermediate size Glocks, I really just don’t understand, nor do I give a damn. The 40 SW is simply more powerful than the 9mm regardless of all the debates singing the praise of the 9mm. Its the same reason most 9mm guys wouldnt carry a .380 or .22 ha! For me it’s been the XD or XDm’s of Springfield. At the time when my dept. But, back on topic the Glock 23 is hard to beat for the versatility of being able to use three different types of ammo (including the 9 mm), and can be used for concealed carry. Yet, a study by the Feds some years ago confirmed what many harness cops already knew. I bought a G29 in 10mm & loved it. Yes. I am now looking forward to getting the 9 mm barrel, and magazines to try out as well. I own a Gen 4 Glock 23. Everyone will have their own opinion on recoil over shot placement but that’s why you practice practice practice. I wrote this in case anyone is contemplating buying a longer barrel for any Glock. Been in the firearms business for the better part of 40 yrs, owned and shot just about everything made. THAT capability to convert easily to .357 SIG is what makes the Glock 23 FAR superior to the Glock 19 as a carry weapon, not the .40 S&W chambering of the Glock 23 itself. LOL). We took the 23 to the range on You comment on follow the money is not well take. by Jeremiah Knupp - Friday, December 25, 2020. Wednesday FGS : This ain't Hell, but you can see it from here, The Best Glock 23 Night Sights | Sniper Country, Reader Comments of the Week — August 19, 2017, http://dev-migrationctd.pantheonsite.io/fence-buying-gun/, http://articles.cheaperthandirt.com/handguns-for-first-time-gun-buyers/, http://dev-migrationctd.pantheonsite.io/guns-beginners-choosing-firearm/, Rifle Hack: Sighting for 100 Yards at a Distance of 25 Yards. display: none !important; I have bought a G19, 31 & 20 since. Perfect fit in the hand, decent accuracy, unparalleled reliability, easy to carry. By the time you get to reloading in a self defense situation, you will not care that it sticks out the bottom a little bit!!! It appears you thought this through well. The Glock 23 isn’t for everyone, but which handgun is? As for myself and always on my own time and my own dime- and often in uniform when I could- it is the cocked and locked Colt 1911 .45, Government Model. Home » Firearms » Why the Glock 23 Should be Your New Carry Gun. The new Generation 5 models have had a few features added. TrueGlo TFX sights. Additionally, despite being relatively new to Glocks, I’ve put 1500 rounds though my G34’s and G26 with zero malfunctions using 5 different loads. It is generally regarded that a power factor of 20 or above is too much for control by most shooters in a personal defense gun. Went to get a concealed weapon and did a lot of research. The Glock 19 9mm features a 15-round magazine while the Glock 23 .40 caliber pistol carries 13 rounds in the magazine. One other factor in my decision was the ability to easily change out the barrel to also shoot 9mm, and 357 SIG in a couple minutes for a couple hundred dollars more, So I can practice with slightly cheaper 9mm ammo, or if SHF I have three choices of ammo that can be used , if one type ammo is in limited supply. I think we have entered an era of trading marksmanship for more bullets. Both are great rounds but there is no question that the 40 is on average 25% more powerful, Why choose between them carry them both as you see fit on a day to day basis. notice.style.display = "block"; The permanent wound tracks in gel between .40 and .45 are pretty much the same. Most of the .45 acp rounds I fire, even in +P have very little flash, but are deafening in close quarters. I saw the .38 underpowered. Glock currently represents over 60 percent of all handgun sales and Glock has enjoyed the lion’s share of sales for many years. Comparing Glock-Glock-to-Glock as in this piece is nothing but sycophantic, and has no perspective at all. So thanks for the info! My take on that is I will spend a couple more dollars to make them drop on the first shot than worry if they get a shot off at me!! So is the 1911, but that is another subject. Your 6″ barrel comment has me interested. There are different types of such sights in the market today; therefore if you are shopping now, this is a review of the best night sights for Glock 23 in 2020 that should guide you: Photo by Noah. I also have .45 ACP and 10MM 1911s available plus long guns and shot guns so the .40 S&W isn’t really needed. One Federal agency rushed to adopt the Glock 32 and went back to the 9mm because the officers were not qualifying to the previous high standard with the Glock 23. With a 45, not even close. The Glock is always reliable, you cannot take that away. This is the realm of the 9mm, .45 ACP, and the .40 S&W as well — all of which are almost equally effective in stopping attacks psychologically or through direct CNS hits, but none of which can reliably stop attacks physiologically without neck/head shots. Also added a Combat Armory G23 threaded barrel, and KAK 9/16″ compensator. Doesn’t the 45 win there? I’m a 1mm auto fan the Glock 20 is a .45 frame weight of slide large frame Glock makes hot 135 grain JHP equal and surpassing the #1 man stopper of all time the 125 grain JHP. You do not have to worry about a jam or failure to feed, because it guarantees excellent reliability with its highly resistant construction. For home defense I have a 22 round magazines in 40 cal, and a 12 gauge shotgun. .Do really like the 40 better than the 9, for me at least. In terms of platforms, I’m sick of all that too. On shoot ability, I went to the range yesterday with my Nano and G27. So I realize there are some very experience people leaving comments. The frame also features a smooth trigger, reversible mag release, and ambidextrous slide stop. I almost went deaf from the piercing sound. I even bought a 22 round factory Glock magazine to use as my primary magazine for home defense. It can also be looked at as preaching to the choir. Lot’s of fun and no issues, with no significant difference in flip/recoil. I love how the G27 shoots with or without the G23 mag. But anyone worth shooting is worth shooting twice so it’ll work. The .40 gains a little, keeping velocity while adding to mass. BREAKING: NFA Registration To Be Required for Pistol Braces? The 40 really is the best of both worlds though. Power factor/carrying and accuracy 9mm wins I did try using the G23 with a Lone Wolf 9mm barrel but experienced a lot of jams with it during high round-count training classes. It apparently is not important to Glock as it’s about the only thing they haven’t changed in all the Generations of product that they have produced. I had the idea for this story and presented it to the editor because of the current move in law enforcement – by all reports- of a move away from the .40 to the 9mm. In fact, they both have the same height but the G48 is slimmer. Also the 9 mm round is more lethal in a carbine than a handgun, due to the longer barrel. Still, with the way everything went down, my first impression is that I have made an excellent investment, and the long barrel is staying in the gun permanently. Energy (work) = force * displacement Anyone expecting a one-shot stop with a handgun in a defensive situation is either an exceptional marksman (in which case caliber won’t matter), or they’re in for quite the surprise. So carry what you want, and TRAIN for it. After years of shooting this way I finally broke down and bought a G17 and noticed that the ejector was shaped differently. I would chose the 23 for (if I had to but 34 is much more accurate) USPSA given the power factor advantage – once you cannot control the 40 at speed then you have to back down to the 9mm and below power factor scoring. As a loader for 30+ years, I make sure my 10-mm ammo replicates some of the ballistics you would see in some 41 mag ammo. The FBI report more or less debunks all the advantages of the larger round. If that doesn’t sound like much – it is because it isn’t. And I believe this is what this article is about a glock 23 i don’t think a Kel-Tech 2000 is in the same category as a glock 23 handgun so how can u compare the two. Add to that the fact I do figure 8 drills around 12-15 yds and draw, hit an IPSC zone C torso 3 times (1-2 through the center mass flap) and be back in “compressed ready” before the 1st brass has hit the ground!!!! AS far as the FBI report that 9mm meets or exceeds LEO requirements, I don’t believe the FBI report. 's blog. Der Kompensator ist integraler Bestandteil der Waffenkonstruktion. Your reply is short, simple, and yet so much more realistic than all the 9mm love and all these FBI reports. We all know it does not matter how big of a bullet you send down range if you don’t hit the target. check out the new GLOCK 43. My go to’s are 40 cal. The 1911, being slimmer, can be easier to conceal, and there are times when neither of these “compact” weapons is convenient. If I want something small, I carry a Glock 26. @Bob Campbell: Thanks for your reply. I believe the 10mm moves into deer killing capability inside of 50 yards, which makes the 10mm a go anywhere do anything handgun. Although I love Glocks, I plan to rent and try some of the newer Springfield XD series pistols my next trip to the range. 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