G-23 Gen 5

[Ejohnson]

How many have the Glock 23 Gen5? Opinions? I have one, but I'm not impressed with it. I have multiple holsters for Glocks, but the Gen 5 doesn't fit any of them. It feels bulky compared to my Gen 3. Other than that, I really don't see any differences. Starting to wonder if it was a wise purchase.

 

[Aszerigan]

I have one and I'm quickly buying up the Gen 5 line. I like the flared magwell and the tapering in the front of the slide. Makes holstering easier.

The only drawback is Gen 5 threaded barrels are hard to get right now. That'll remedy itself soon enough.

 

[Route 45]

I had one, before I got rid of all my Glocks. Actually was one of my favorites. The extra slide mass dampens the snap of .40 really well. More pleasant to shoot than the Gen 4 that I also used to own,

It does take a different holster than the other Glocks, due to the bit extra slide width.

 

[Compatriot G]

I have seen several holster makers list Gen 5 .40's on their sites. I have a couple of Comp-Tac holsters made for the Gen 5. I also have a Serpa that was for a G20 or G21 and the Gen 5 .40's fit in there just fine.

 

[chadm]

I have multiple holsters and my gen5 19/34/45/26 all seem to fit the same holsters I’ve been using for years for older 22/23/17/34s.

 

[Route 45]

I have multiple holsters and my gen5 19/34/45/26 all seem to fit the same holsters I’ve been using for years for older 22/23/17/34s.

Because those are all the same frame and slide width.

The Gen 5 pistols in .40 caliber have a wider slide than previous generations.