Glock 23 regular barrel v. ported barrel
I am considering buying a Glock 23 but do not know whether I want a regular barrel or the ported barrel. I have several pistols but never used a ported barrel. I plan to use it for general use and concealed carry. Can any patient soul out there give me some insight on what I should get?
Thanks,
dchristian
Thanks,
dchristian
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Are you talking about the curent series 23C or a 23 with an aftermarket 'vertical' ported, extended bbl? The current production model with the V-porting is a considerable improvement over the older vertical ported models. With the proper load, the muzzle flash is not too objectionable but it WILL still degrade your night vision. Also keep a rag handy to clean off the front sight.
AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY0 -
I took two 9mm Glock handguns, ported and unported, out to our range at qualification time and had several shooters try them in a sort of blind test. I faced them downrange with their eyes closed, stood behind them, and placed a pistol in each hand for them. I'd then have them fire a round or two from each and tell me which recoiled less. After doing this several times with each shooter, while randomly alternating the pistols, I found that it was hard for them to tell the difference.
Be aware that the muzzle blast visible to the shooter is much greater with the ported model. If you decide to go with one of these, don't bother spending the extra money on night sights. They'll become blackened after the first few rounds.
My conclusion was that porting changes the recoil characteristics slightly, maybe giving you a slim edge during rapid fire competition under normal lighting conditions. For practical street use the drawbacks outweigh this advantage.0 -
The recoil for most people shooting a .40 isn't too bad. After all, that is why the .40 S&W even exists today is because its parent cartridge, the 10mm had too much recoil. They reduced the powder and shortened the case length to where it'd fit in most 9mm frames.
I don't have first-hand knowledge of the model you're talking about, but in my opinion the recoil difference is minimal and if this is for your home defense you really don't want to reduce your night vision. I'd go without it personally...
P.S. Look at a Glock 29 instead! [:p]0 -
For self defense a ported barrel is more of a hazard than a help.
First of all the ports will allow dangerous high temperature blasts to rise up while shooting from the hip, plus it will create a large flash signature in low light which is a big disadvantage. In a situation where you don't have enough time to fully draw and take aim with your pistol, you will be forced to fire from the hip. The ported model however is recommended for the avid target/competition shooter and will enable you to acquire faster target acquisition for a follow up shot (less muzzle flip & felt recoil).
I say stay with the regular model and add night sights, a 3.5# trigger bar, and extended slide release (I've got a Glock 23 and it's one of my favorite CCW pistols).
Great Choice !!!...Good Luck!!.........[8D]
gunner84790 -
Thank you, gentlemen, you have helped decide not to get the ported version.
dchristian0 -
I bought a G19 for my girlfriend. It was to much "recoil" for her [:0][:(!] so I added a ported barrel,duel guide rod and an M3 illuminator. Glocks are very easy to breakdown and reassemble. I took it to the range with both barrels/rods and interchanged them. The ported barrel alone didn't help with recoil or flip IMO. The duel rod and ported barrel together make enough noticable difference. I disagree with the statement of muzzle flash affecting one's low light capabilities. Some ammo like Fiocchi spark and flame, and others like Winchester are almost flashless. However, If you do have to shoot from down low, you may get a face full.
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