Glock 19 VS. Glock 23 (GEN 5s)

Both of these are Generation 5. They are "ALMOST" the same size. The G23 Gen 5 has a slightly wider slide than previous generations and is NO LONGER the same exact size as a G19. Therefore, it will likely NOT fit in holsters for G19s and previous generation G23s. The G19 (15 round mags) gives you two extra rounds. The G23 (13 round mags) gives you the more powerful .40 caliber round. That is the deal. "But, Hill-Billy, newer 9mm are just as powerful as the 40 S&W." Sorry, but they aren&even close. "But, Hill-Billy, the FBI says so." Well, then the FBI person doesn&understand physics. The 40 S&W has a larger diameter, the bullets have a lot more mass, and they are going approximately the same speed as the 9mm. The energy difference and size of the hole each makes is significant. What you get with the G19 is two more shots. Recoil between the two weapons is not noticeable. Some people claim the 40 in general has significantly more recoil than a 9mm. And this may be the case in smaller weapons. Recoil isn&just about the round. Recoil has other factors like the size and weight of the weapon being used. Anyway, thanks for watching!