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AllenTC2

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I'm looking at picking up a Glock, probably the G23, for CCW/IDPA. First, any other choices? I hate the "mini-Glocks" but the G23 seems to be a nice compromise between size and concealability.

Second, can I get some recommendations for a IWB holster? Preferably nothing REAL expensive. I have a Sparks VM2 for my Wilson, which I love, but I'd prefer to keep the costs down.

Fianlly, I've fired a Glock back in the days of yore, and remember the trigger as being somewhere between a single action and a double action. I've further seen that this can be improved upon. Is that a super-expensive, send the pistol off to pistolsmith type proposition, or a swapping parts thing anyone with half a brain can do?

Thanks for the advice!
 
I carry a G19 and it was my first Glock. Love it very much. I too was looking at the full size and baby Glocks and decided that I wanted the Compact instead of the full size or subcompact models. Its easy to keep concealed. Adding the mepro night sights was a very good move on my part. The trigger can be worked by yourself if you want to take the time and effort. www.glockmeister.com has a breakdown on how to remove the trigger, connector and other components. Alot of people say if you polish up the connector it smooths out the trigger. You can go to a 3.5 lb connector instead of the stock 5.5 lb trigger but some people say it isnt wise to do that with your CCW pistol. I havent done it yet cause Im dead on with the stock trigger set up. I carry my G19 in a Comp-Tac undercover IWB that is Kydex and cost around $35 bucks. Its very comfortable to wear. You can get a Fobus holster for around $21 for a paddle and $29 for a roto.
 
A G23 is a good all-around choice for a self-defense gun, and there's a lot of gear out there for them; Sidearmor and Bladetech are the two main ones that come to mind (go to glocktalk.com , for links).
Some people really HATE the Glock trigger, but you can generally improve on them a lot if you just want to polish the mating surfaces on the connector and trigger-bar (a Dremel with a buffing wheel is just the ticket); if you want to take the next step up (not necessarily recommended for a carry piece), you can get an aftermarket trigger that will get rid of most of the slack and take-up, and give you a pull around 2 1/2 or 3 pounds.
 
If your going to shoot IDPA (and maybe even if you aren't) I'd suggest you take a long look at the G-19 before buying the 23. 9mm rounds are subtantially cheaper and most people find the nine is much easier to shoot accurately and with speed than the 40. I've had 4 Glocks, G-22, G-23, G-17, G-19. Only the 19 and 17 remain. Just something to think about...

As for the trigger Lennyjoe provided a good link. What I've done with mine is install a Custom Glock Racing tuned/polished 3.5# connector in each of them. Only $25 dollars a pop and they are easy to install.

Good luck whatever you decide,
 
There is no advantage to any larger than a 9mm in IDPA. As far as the Glock trigger, after you pull it about 50,000 times, it will seem normal. Best choice here is a G17.
 
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