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Glock
Model 23
Glock Pistol 23 .40 S&W Variant-1
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions Width:1.18-in
Length:7.36-in Height:4.99-in
Barrel:4.01-in Weight:23.65-oz
1 Variant
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (180 grain bullet)180180
  • Recoil Factor (180 grain bullet)9.53 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity14 rounds
  • ConcealabilityGood
  • Defense Factor88%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:1990 -
Caliber:.40 S&W
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:striker single-action (SA)
Safety:'Safe Action' trigger safety
Magazine:13-round
Frame:polymer
Grip:integrated polymer
Sights:fixed, white dot front, white square U rear
Notes:polygonal rifling
Manufacturer
Glock Ges.m.b.H.
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Gun Value
MSRP:$599.00Used Est:$475.00
Last Update:12/17/2023
About the Gun

One of the first successful polymer framed designs, Glock handguns are common sidearms among law enforcement agencies and military organizations around the world. Although a striker-fired pistol, the Glock employs a single-action (SA) trigger, meaning that the trigger does not cock the gun, but only releases the striker when pulled. Cocking of the striker is performed by the retracting slide. Glock pistols have no manual safeties. The trigger is the only operating element. All three internal pistol safeties are deactivated when the unique single-action trigger is pulled, and automatically activated when it is released. For more information on the Glock design, please refer to the Glock pistol animation in the Basics section.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .40 Smith & Wesson
Alias: N/A
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:180 grains
MV:1001 ft/sec ME:401 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

This cartridge was developed as a joint venture between Winchester and Smith & Wesson. It was an effort to to create a cartridge with the same power as the 10mm Norma round that the FBI had just started using, but in a shorter case. The shorter cartridge would facilitate accuracy and allow use of a smaller, more comfortable grip frame. The .40 S&W has become the cartridge of choice for many law enforcement agencies in the United States.

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