Carrying a Glock 23 OWB: What You Need To Know
There are millions of Americans who carry firearms for self-defense routinely. As a gun with a moderately heavy caliber, the Glock 23 in .40 S&W cartridge is popular for concealed and open carrying, home defense, and law enforcement applications. The Glock 23 is approximately the same size and weight as the classic Glock 19.
You need a quality carry holster for any gun that you want to wear for personal protection which allows you to securely carry it, draw smoothly, and protect the weapon.
The Glock 23
A .40 S&W cartridge was developed by Smith & Wesson and Winchester in 1990. Using a short-length cartridge, the FBI’s 10mm Autoload was adapted to work with medium-frame handguns and replicate its performance.
Two Glock pistols were delivered to the market, the 22 and 23; Smith & Wesson was left behind. In many ways, the Glock 22 is an analogy for the G17, which is a full-size service handgun that was intended to serve as a duty pistol. Compact and excellent for concealed carry, the Glock 23 is a good choice.
Using a 13-round magazine, the Glock 23 holds two fewer rounds than the G22, chambered in .40 S&W. Additionally, the G23 accepts 14-, 15-, 16-, and 22-round magazines, so you can choose the capacity that is right for you.
G23s are similar to G19s, but fire more powerful cartridges. They are 31.22 oz when loaded. Emptying the magazine results in a weight of 23.63 oz.
While the G22’s barrel is 4.49″, the G23’s is 4.02″ and its overall length is 7.36″. 5.04″ are located between the top of the rear sight and the base of the magazine.
Due to its simple, cost-effective, and rugged design, Glock continues to remain the default handgun despite the existence of many popular handguns, including Kimber, Ruger, SIG Sauer, and Heckler & Koch. Glocks are polymer-framed, striker-fired semiautomatic pistols that use a short-recoil operation adapted from Browning’s. Glock firearms incorporate three passive safety features into their Safe Action System.
The Magazine Carrier
The magazine capacity of the Glock 23 is relatively high. Thus, you may decide that carrying extra ammunition isn’t necessary because thirteen rounds (plus the round in the chamber) can suffice for the majority of defensive shootings.
Even so, there’s no way to predict how many rounds it will take to defend effectively. With magazine pouches, you can carry extra ammunition for your weapon and ensure that you are always prepared.
What Is The Best Position To Carry A Concealed Weapon?
Controversy surrounds the best place to carry concealed in waistband holsters. To find the position that suits you best, you’ll need to experiment with a few different carry positions, varying your cant and ride height.
Conclusions
As a reliable, effective, and rugged weapon, the Glock 23 delivers .40-caliber power within the same package size and weight as the Glock 19. Since its introduction two years ago, the G23 has become a popular firearm among gun owners.
The G23 is available with a variety of holster options from Incognito Concealment, each built to last and molded to perfection in the United States. A lifetime warranty is included with all of our holsters and accessories. We can help you determine what kind of holster you need based on your gun and circumstances.