Glock 23 Gen 4 Comparison

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Comparing the Glock 23 Gen 4 with an earlier generation Glock 23.
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@lowhydrogen7018a1 7 жыл бұрын

Got me a brand new gen 4 Glock 23 yesterday because of this guy. No regrets at all. Love all of the videos. Please keep them coming. Thanks

@theodorustvermeulen8498 7 жыл бұрын

bought myself a Glock 19 gen 4 . and yes thanx to this guy...Glock should give him commission

@UnforgivingDemon 10 жыл бұрын

Glock 23 Gen 4 all the way. It was my first gun I bought just maybe a month ago for home defense and recreational shooting. Best money I ever spent, 10/10.

@drewg3087 4 жыл бұрын

Ya but you can interchange mags for gen 1-4 Glock mags lol. He has gen4 so....

@babofritz8268 3 жыл бұрын

You can if you switch the mag release to the right side.

@vafangul5716 3 жыл бұрын

GEN3 is the best...they screwed with perfection after that... chasing the dragon

@MrJDadBlack 10 жыл бұрын

It looks like there is less recoil with the Gen 4. Just barely, but noticeable to the naked eye.

@biffjohnson7107 4 жыл бұрын

10:47 fast forward to 2020 when we can’t even buy mainstream pistol ammo in Walmart...😤

@george._sir._gemini.175 3 жыл бұрын

I'm pissed off with Walmart

@TheDodoheaddumby 8 жыл бұрын

Glock 23 4 gen is my daily carry. I love it.

@Phosgene1917 10 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed that dual wield in the start of the video.

@MrCpsloco 9 жыл бұрын

Same here!!!!

@charlesoconnor6247 4 жыл бұрын

{everyone liked that}

@hickok45 13 жыл бұрын

@DarkHorsePSH , I shoot with my left eye, yes, because I get a clearer sight picture. I switched over a few years go. Shooting low-left is fairly common for right handers and usually has nothing to do with how you are using your sights; it's usually related to a bit of trigger jerk or flinch. Try to sand bag rest your gun, as well as get some other people to shoot it. It's very rare for the sights to be off measurably on any new defensive pistols.

@itchitrigger1 6 жыл бұрын

Just got my G23 gen 4 two weeks ago and love it.

@Militaryarmschannel 13 жыл бұрын

Hey man, if you slow that video down I believe you'll see a bullet streaking to the target. It looks like you're shooting lead as caught a glimpse of the tell-tale silver streak heading for the steel gong. Great video once again!

@hickok45 13 жыл бұрын

@42cujo , i really was not aware of that, except that I've noticed the trigger is a bit stiffer, which I really like because it still has a clean break.

@hickok45 13 жыл бұрын

@kravenfox j, they are stick-on, wrap-around grips from Talon Grips.

@christiangraham4579 7 жыл бұрын

Getting a glock 23 gen 4 for my first gun this weekend! So happy i stumbled upon hickok45s videos. Starting to love his channel and went back and watched this! So glad my first gun is hickok approved!

@navarro914 10 жыл бұрын

Love his reviews , Straight to the point , very short and simple

@stephenweisenborn7817 5 жыл бұрын

Glock 23 gen 3 is my every day carry

@vafangul5716 3 жыл бұрын

Same... I actually just picked up a second gen3 g23... Planning on getting a nice double underarm holster now...

@tibora13 28 күн бұрын

same here

@hickok45 13 жыл бұрын

@binky987 , Yes, any difference is minor. I'm would not trade any of my other Glocks just to get a Gen 4 gun, no would I reject one because it's a Gen 4 gun. I've not tried the 9mm Gen 4s yet, though.

@hickok45 13 жыл бұрын

@93hostang , I might do it, but I cut this one up so much trying to get the leather out of the way, I might wait until I get another on sometime. I want to wear it over Christmas holidays to see how I like it.

@theKGB65 13 жыл бұрын

Great opening! It always amazes me how much video you can lay down without stopping the camera, no hang-ups or long pauses. You are to shooting videos, what George Carlin was to comedy.

@jessechavez9226 10 жыл бұрын

I Love my Glock 23 Gen 4 , I enjoyed your video, I should say I enjoy all your videos , Thank you for your Knowledge and your Curiosity on different weapons ..

@mnza2001 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion, I will definitely look into it.

@firearms1894 13 жыл бұрын

Great shooting review and comparison. You have a great shooting range set up, love the gong! Thanks for sharing and posting for us to enjoy!

@hickok45 13 жыл бұрын

@wcropp1, I like to have conversations with myself, too. That way I always make sense! :-) I bought a M&P 40c that I was going to review this weekend, but the weather just didn't allow for it.

@hickok45 13 жыл бұрын

@Sharberboy , I haven't had any of the guns. I have to buy these things generally. I'm not on the Smith & Wesson T & E list.

@adambecker585 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, Just what I needed. I am going to the range tomorrow to test out a Glock 23. If I shoot it as well as I did the Glock 19 I am sold!! Off to Gander Mtn. to buy it.

@andyostertag 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing some more Hickok knowledge..

@hickok45 13 жыл бұрын

@rabbit4timber , There would be no discernible difference in accuracy. I just like heavier bullets.

@sgtfatboy1 11 жыл бұрын

Your videos are awesome, keep up the good work, i love watching them, i hope to one day be able to shoot as well as you... keep it up

@cleatus12345 13 жыл бұрын

nice job. i really enjoy these comparo vids. I watched a few times and after lining up the muzzle with a tree twig in the background I think the G4 does have less flip. I'm thinking of getting a 40 cal. Now I'm leaning towards a new G4 27 in preference to a cheaper used G3. thanks!

@jamesharris6336 6 жыл бұрын

I got me a gen 3 23 I carry it everyday except when I'm at work I have a different carry for that but when I'm not I have my 23 on me all day everyday day

@damianarchibald7792 10 жыл бұрын

I have had my Gen4 Glock 23 for a month now and shot 150 rounds through it. Truth be told the round is a little snappy, but not nearly as snappy as the 45 or 10mm i have been used to shooting. Despite the snappiness it's remarkably controllable and fun to shoot! Suffice it to say it's become my new every day carry gun and the gun i plan to take to training courses.

@nutsfor1022s 12 жыл бұрын

I've been a big fan of your videos, I just bought my first Glock (a 23 Gen 4) 5 days ago, I've put 100 rounds through it so far and like it. I purchased this for all around use, and also as a CCW. I have a preference for 9mm, but decided to try something different this time and have no regrets. Thanks again.

@hickok45 13 жыл бұрын

@jaxboxer , On any given day, I might shoot anything better or worse, even a Hi-Point. :-) The SR9c was easy to shoot well. I'll see if I can shoot it as well in the Chapter 2 video with it.

@hickok45 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks, but we're pretty happy doing our show right here on KZfaq!

@arlandmidyette7981 4 жыл бұрын

Do you like gen 3 or gen 4 in the glock 23 what would you trust your life on

@hickok45 13 жыл бұрын

@lhusby , Thus far I like it. I need to get another and not cut it up so badly.

@pastamerican 13 жыл бұрын

I've really enjoyed watching your videos. Please keep up the good work. There is a fairly good article this month in the Special Edition of American Handgunner on Gen 4 Glocks. They used a Glock 17 in their article. Your video and that article seem go hand in hand.

@remogaggi82 9 жыл бұрын

The best 5 second intro in youtube history!

@jproduce1 11 жыл бұрын

Hickok, I appreciate your great reviews and in depth insight on everything you review. Your gen4 g23 review has persuaded me to try a glock. Being military I became accustom to the da/sa but when it comes to personal ccw you have helped immensely, and I will be shortly carrying a 23 off duty and no longer trying to conceal a full size .45 Ruger p90. What do you recommend for a good holster for concealing the 23?

@oldairforcedude 13 жыл бұрын

First time checkin' in, wanted firstly to thank you for your videos, it got my wife into shooting, we're both close to 60. Now shooting is even more fun! I've had so many Glocks, love them, and my favorite now is my 20C. My next purchase is the 23, better for EDC, and now that I've seen this video, I'm going for the Gen 4 with the dual recoil spring. I could SEE a difference, like my 26. Thanks very much sir.

@SVT4LYF 12 жыл бұрын

Hey Hickok! I've been watching your videos for a while now, man do you have a tough life making these videos, it's gotta be horrible lol! Can't wait till I get my track of land and get to enjoy shooting out my backdoor! Anyways, I just wanted to let you know that I am making my first Glock purchase tomorrow and its going to be a 23 gen 4. I had researched all the models out there and narrowed it down to the 23 and 27, and your videos have helped me narrow it down to the 23.. Thanks so much!!!

@MrColt45acp 13 жыл бұрын

Hey Greg, Great review, thanks for positng. I watched your video on reloading a while ago. Are you still reloading as much? I've found it's not really worth it to reload 9 mm. I'm still relaoding .45acp at about half the cost of store purchased ammo. have you ever considered using different sized gongs for diferent tones? You could play a song with the tones from the gongs as you shot them... lol

@justinRkeaton 13 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say thanks for all your videos and comparisons on Glocks, i bought my first Brand New Glock 23 gen 4 yesterday and done shot 200 rounds through it and i love it! Im very happy with my purchase,if not for these videos i would have went with something else thanks!

@hickok45 13 жыл бұрын

@wingwongone , With Glocks? That's up to you. Most people do, but I think it voids the warranty.

@vcutrader7079 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, do you think going from G30 G4 to G23 G4 is a big difference in recoil? It's difficult to rent guns where I'm located and interested in a .40 sw

@SirJabsAlot 13 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised you didn't mention the stud they added to the trigger bar of the the gen 4. Great vid hickok you're awesome.

@88belfry 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great videos- We Tennesseeans are well represented on the Tube- I've watched many of your clips but I haven't seen one where you talk about your range. Could you give us the approximate distances you're shooting? Thanks for all the information...

@hickok45 12 жыл бұрын

@wogahboy, I spend hours every day answering questions, especially for those who can read. As it says on my profile, you have to send questions as a message if you want an answer. There's a reply button there. If it's clear, concise, and something appropriate for me to answer (rather than Google), you'll often get an answer. It just depends on how many hundred more there are in line.

@bryansnell 13 жыл бұрын

@hickok45 I have a couple of the Supertuck holsters as well. They work very well for me. I also have a Kholster on order. Maybe you could do a quick vid on the Supertuck one day... Thanks as always for the great vids!

@hickok45 13 жыл бұрын

@Jackomason , Don't know about those videos. I have almost 25 years of experience holstering and unholstering Glocks with no problems, so it doesn't really matter what they've found, other than maybe finding it interesting. :-)

@txstang84 13 жыл бұрын

Man, you're gonna make me want a new 23...as if my gen 3 wasn't good enough-lol!

@hickok45 13 жыл бұрын

@flymistaslick, Not really; it would be difficult for me to play a computer game when I have so many real toys and a cool place to shoot them. I can see how they might be fun, though.

@schnips074 13 жыл бұрын

your camera is incredible, at the beginning when you are shooting the gong I could see the rounds impacting

@ryanhanson6001 8 жыл бұрын

I just got a gen 3 and a gen 4 glock 23. I'm a lefty so I'm using the 4th gen while my wife wanted one so I got her a gen 3 because I got a great deal for them both. is there anything that would be best to upgrade on either? I'm new to the glock game.

@Forgoten214 13 жыл бұрын

Nice, thanks for this. exactly what I was looking for!

@Art13bg 11 жыл бұрын

You, sir, are master of guns! Always a pleasure to watch your videos.

@solidseung 13 жыл бұрын

Best video intro I've seen. "Whoa, a poet don't know it." Get some, Hickok45!

@CarguyRS 13 жыл бұрын

nice video, when you were doing the comparison shooting at 13:20-14:30 i noticed that the gen 4 glock had a little higher pitch sound to it, just a minute thing. i didn't notice any difference in recoil or slide movement, or anything of that nature. again nice vid

@Cutinrollout 12 жыл бұрын

Hickok cracks me up. Great vids

@1911s4me 10 жыл бұрын

The difference in the barrels lies where the recoil spring sits, they are machined different- you'll see it at 6:45 .

@purkjason 13 жыл бұрын

SWEEEEET ! I can't wait for the Ruger SR9c Chapter 2 Video ...... you just made my day Mr. Hickok. Life Is Good !

@mytmoe69 11 жыл бұрын

Thank u for your videos. Enjoy them very much. I just purchased my first ever Glock. WS wondering out of the box before going to shoot it , would you recommend doing anything to the gun? Oil, wipe it down, etc? Any advice would be appreciated. I am an old "45 wheel gun" so this will be an experience. Thank you again. Todd

@Toyman07 12 жыл бұрын

According to some glock armorers and my departments training instructors. The gen 4 has fixes for the slide cracking on the ejector port and some other issues like spring breakage etc. That they had on the older gens.

@kravenfox 13 жыл бұрын

When the video first started, I was looking at the two 23's and wondering.. "What kind of grips are those.." LOL. Come to find out it was just from using the firearm. Great videos!

@mrglock2313 5 жыл бұрын

I like this gun for several reasons, the top reason is the conversation barrel to swap to a 9mm. 9mm and 40 in one reliable gun.... 👍

@kdcustoms1272 4 жыл бұрын

That's why I got a 23 over 19.. Have never felt the need to switch to 9mm though.

@mrglock2313 4 жыл бұрын

@@kdcustoms1272 I agree

@george._sir._gemini.175 3 жыл бұрын

. 357 Sig

@mrglock2313 3 жыл бұрын

@@george._sir._gemini.175 and the unreliable 22 conversion

@charlestonespinoza607 9 жыл бұрын

best purchased I made g23 gen4. nice feel on the hand and manageable recoil.

@Phuzero1717 10 жыл бұрын

hey hickok45 i was wondering but are you using you left eyes and pinching your right? even tho your a righty shooter? i try not to do that since i to am a righty shooter but my left i is dominant. i just ordered my 23 gen 4 as well =D

@firedude1229 10 жыл бұрын

I'm the same way!!! lol Right handed, left eye dominant lol!!! It sucks haha, I trained myself to shoot rifle left handed but still shoot pistol right handed haha

@GunznGear 13 жыл бұрын

@hickok45 I have sir, and it's a good video, but in light of gen 4 controversy, I thought a group accuracy vid comparing two generations of G23's would be interesting.

@boostimalaka1 12 жыл бұрын

Hey Hickok, I noticed the erratic ejection from the Gen4. That is the major complaint from owners of the Gen 4 Glocks. I bought a new Gen 4 G27 and love how it shoots.

@sobservando 13 жыл бұрын

@hickok45 Hey Hickok, I'm a brazillian fan of your videos. It would be nice a video comparing the recoils between the two new glocks gen 4 in .40 caliber - G22 and G23. Once the G23 is far more concealable, I guess the G22 is noticeable more controlable...

@creature957 10 жыл бұрын

At 14:08 the brass from the gen4 ejects strait up. The brass from the older gun goes out to the right in the same direction every round. The gen4 ejects one round right back at John and almost hits the lens. Anybody else notice that?

@DaVE-bs6cs 8 жыл бұрын

+creature957 You got that right!!....but if you look as close at 13:42....it seems fine, doesn't it?...curious

@JamezTran 11 жыл бұрын

Easily my favorite video! I love how u unload those guns on the barrel

@jackcustow3470 11 жыл бұрын

I hope this guy makes more videos. I could watch them ll day.

@Toyman07 12 жыл бұрын

Got one as well and another great thing about Glocks 40's is that you can just drop in a oem 9mm barrel and buy some 9mm mags and bam you got Glock 19 or Buy a .357 barrel and use the existing .40 mags as their the same size. You can also for around a couple hundred bucks buy a .22 conversion kit. So in other words with the parts you can have 4 guns in one :). I have the same setups for my Sig's as well. I own a p226 and 228 and both are .40 but use either 9mm or .22 for practice etc.

@GunznGear 13 жыл бұрын

Interesting to see the comparison and your perspective. Have you shot any groups on paper to see if the gen4's new design also affect group accuracy? Maybe that could be another comparison vid. Glock gen4's are getting some bad press lately, so comparison shooting vids will help us see the positives and negatives of the new design. Thanks

@Survivalonabudget 13 жыл бұрын

Great vid Hickok, I have a gen 3 glock 23. It feels the best in my hand. Perfection is their slogan.

@davejss 9 жыл бұрын

I followed Hickok's lead and bought the Talon grips. I liked them so much I ended up ordering a set for each of my Glocks. They are absolutely perfect! And a ten percent discount for law enforcement and military.

@KingBeezy410 9 жыл бұрын

davejss where u order them from ?

@kurtwise7356 Жыл бұрын

I have a gen 3 model 23 and it's the one I carry! Great video Thanks!

@ryangi5 13 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, Hickok45!!! I own a generation 3 Glock 23C, and I've wondered how much of a difference there was between the generations in how they shoot. BTW, if you are considering doing another comparison video, I would love to find out if you think there is any difference between the compensated models and the regular models in how they shoot (muzzle flip and felt recoil).

@heshotya5097 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen a 23c their so nice and they discontinued them so resell adds a few hundred

@ArtsGirl0405 11 жыл бұрын

I'm considering the 23 G4 as my first purchase. I really enjoyed your video as it was very informative. Are there any suggestions you would offer to a first time purchaser?

@brianstrickland9260 7 жыл бұрын

Just got a unfired gen3 model 23 for $300!! It ain't what you know, it's who you know. Love your vids Mr.45.

@Mkaaces 8 жыл бұрын

I happen to have a 23 Gen. 4 USA. Is there much of a difference?

@liltx79 12 жыл бұрын

luv ur vids...I just bought the 23 gen 4 today....it is freakin awsome

@emilysnyder4399 7 жыл бұрын

hey there blessed man, been a fan for some time now, well there's one question that never been answered, what is your absolute favorite Glock, if there was only one, Wich one would it be and what makes it so??? please let me know, you kinda go back and forth with it, so if you would, please let me know, I absolutely love your videos, me and my daughter loves to watch and hear your thoughts on various sidearms, keep up the great work!! your fans from Cleveland OH!! 😉

@glasshammer52 13 жыл бұрын

Hickock, you should call this series The Gong Show. Thumbs up.

@jessebrock7574 8 ай бұрын

Hey Hickok i have a question for you. I used to have the glock 23 gen 3. Im thinking about getting another one. I like the gen 3 im wondering if i should get another gen 3 or should i go the gen 4. Which one do you prefer

@ud45 13 жыл бұрын

Now that's how a video should be started! Man, Blast that drum! Thanks, that was a nice look at the two gen's.

@adambomb1969 13 жыл бұрын

Hey Hickock45...Great videos I really enjoy them. I however have found some real negatives on the new Gen4 model 23 as well as the other gen4 Glocks. First, the trigger is heavier on the newer model not a huge deal but still different. Second, and the worst thing yet is the trigger bar has a nipple on it. Causing hang ups and making it difficult to reassemble and causes jams. I filed it off solving the issue. Lastly, why don't they go by "If it ain't broke don't fix it... Thanks Great Job...

@anthonygiovannikarmawisera218 8 жыл бұрын

this will be my next Glock. I have a Glock 19 Gen 4. I love that gun. I have a Glock 22 Gen 4. I feel i should of seen your videos sooner. I like the 22 but i think i would of been happier to go with the 23 Gen 4 for my CCW. My last gun i have and i love it is my Glock 30 Gen 4. Thank you for your videos. Keep them up.

@janus2059 7 жыл бұрын

I have the Glock 30 gen3. It is my first and only gun (so far; my want list is extensive;) ). I also want the gen423 for my next gun, for CCW and otherwise. I've shot the 19 and the 23 at the range, and they feel great in my hand, compared to the 30. I have small hands (I'm 5'5") and the 30 is a bit wide which affects trigger reach and becomes marginal for me to be able to grip the way I'd like to. The 19/23 size frame feels excellent OTOH. I also like the .40 cal and the capacity it offers.

@magillapd 13 жыл бұрын

I'm suprised that Ginger hung around for all that shooting. Great review hickok. I bought a G19 for my first carry gun, next year I'll upgrade to the G23 gen 4 (I wanted them to work out any issues first). Your glock vidoes helped me decide what gun to carry and Tnoutdoors9 helped me decide what ammo. You two are awesome!!

@mnza2001 12 жыл бұрын

Hickok, Thanks for this comparison video. I have a GLOCK 23 GEN4 ..... and ... I love it. Ever since I was introduced to GLOCKS,.... I'm all in. My next Purchase will be a GLOCK 19 GEN4. Thanks for all the videos you put together for all of us gun enthusiasts. Keep it real ..........................

@jarka1361 10 жыл бұрын

Have you noticed any difference in the trigger ? I've heard the gen 4 is 5.5 lbs compared to 4.5lbs. Any thoughts?

@MetalTigerShootist 12 жыл бұрын

After watching Hickok's vid I did a search and just purchased a G23 gen 2 in very good condition. I like it better than the generation 3 with the rail. No generation 4's here in Cali-10 Round-Fornia.

@hickok45 13 жыл бұрын

@jimkressin , I think all those things are the same.

@4FPP 13 жыл бұрын

God vid as usual. Been considering a 23, Gen 3 or 4. I have a Gen 3, 27 and want another 40 cal. for concealed carry. With the extra capacity and improved performance it looks like the Gen 4 is the way to go. Thanks

@WolfnWool 10 жыл бұрын

couldnt tell with the recoil reduction, but still definitely getting one in fde

@wildwoodshyaro 10 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to thank you for making this video. Just bought a Gen 4. First time I've shot a pistol since my Dad taught me to shoot when I was young. I'm 72 now and a women but have five horses so I guess I'm in pretty good shape. The Glock feels very nice and balanced. Have to use the quick loader though. Don't know if the spring is stiff or my hands are losing strength. Hope it gets easier as I use them more.. Cheers

@troylee5641 3 жыл бұрын

I'll love to see you with a new gen 5 g23 shooting

@dcselwitz 13 жыл бұрын

Another very informative video ... and thank you ... it does appear as though the Gen 4 has less mussel flip (recoil), after watching the vid. I have a Glock 19 Gen 4 (9mm), and love the action/feel ... it is VERY comfortable to shoot ... and as of today (with about 75 rounds through it) ... I've had NO FTF's or SP's. Thanks again ... 45!!

@6483hmless 13 жыл бұрын

hickok45 have always enoyed your videos. very interested in your range like specks how you made the hangers for the metal targets, distance to back side of range shape wht size metal an thickness of targets. just a all an all spec an tlk abt how you made you range an the steel targets. keep up the wrk your videos are great.

@cctrans29 8 жыл бұрын

I love the frame size of the G23 and G19. I wish Glock would offer this size frame in a 45 ACP. All that is offered is the big G 21 size or compact G30. Do you know if they are working on a mid size like the G23 for the 45ACP? That would be my perfect carry gun.

@FlatbedVince954 5 жыл бұрын

G30s

@raspur 12 жыл бұрын

thank mr hickok45 for all your demonstration videos , i enjoy them very much. i have watch them over and over again for wanting to get me a glock 19 gen 4 , glock 23 gen 4 and glock 26 gen 4. still undecided which one i want and comfortable with. I want light weight as possible, accuracy , power, less failure maybe long range. what your comment /anyone can comment on this as well