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Posted: 1/10/2013 4:00:10 PM EDT

Getting my first Glock. Been on the list for a G23 Gen4 for about 2 months. Does anyone use this for their CCW? I want to use this gun in place of my Witness 40 compact, which feels like a brick. Is the 23 fairly lightweight? Getting a great deal with the LE discount. Also, I was thinking about getting a Serpa holster or an IWB holster. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Posted: 1/10/2013 4:18:24 PM EDT

[#1]

I use a G23 (4th Gen) as my carry gun. "Fairly lightweight" depends on you. To me (who used to carry a SIG229) yes it is light. I would highly advise AGAINST getting a SERPA. Google it and you'll see why (failures and ND's). I wear mine IWB in a Comp Tac MTAC and I really like it. It carries well and conceals very well.

Posted: 1/10/2013 8:55:48 PM EDT

[#2]

I carry a G23, it's relatively lightweight, kind of depends on what you are used to. I am not a big guy at all(6'1" and 158 lbs) and have no issues with it's size or weight.
I use a RCS Phantom IWB and love it, but there are a ton of other good options for IWB carry for the G23 since it uses the same holster as the G19.

Posted: 1/11/2013 1:50:27 AM EDT

[#3]

I EDC a G23. Do not get a SERPA.

For a good OWB holster look at the Raven Concealment or its various clones or an X Concealment "C" holster--these in Kydex. If you want leather, look at the Alessi CQC-S.

For a good IWB holster look at the Comp-tac CTAC or MTAC or the Crossbreed Supertuck. If you want all leather and are spendy, look at the Milt Sparks VMII.

Posted: 1/11/2013 3:44:16 AM EDT

[#4]

I've been EDCing a GEN3 23 for five years now in a C-TAC with great success.

I just got a Milt Sparks Summer Special 2 that is unbelievable.

I also have a Raven VG2 for alternative carry.

Posted: 1/11/2013 4:55:41 PM EDT

[#5]

Thanks for the tips. I looked at the mtac and the supertuck.Both look like good options. Hope I get the call from the gunshop that my time in line is over. Really been chomping at the bit to get one. It will be a nice addition to the family!

Posted: 1/12/2013 8:51:22 AM EDT

[#6]

I've been carrying a Gen 3 23 for ten years. Just picked up a Gen 4 19 to CCW.

Posted: 1/17/2013 2:35:52 PM EDT

[#7]

Update: I bought a G30 instead. Our wonderful Governor here is pushing legislation to make a G23 illegal(10 round limit on mags). The G30 fit my hand perfect. Very happy with new addition to family.

Posted: 1/17/2013 4:59:47 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
Update: I bought a G30 instead. Our wonderful Governor here is pushing legislation to make a G23 illegal(10 round limit on mags). The G30 fit my hand perfect. Very happy with new addition to family.

30's are magic. You'll love it.

Posted: 1/17/2013 5:04:07 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
I EDC a G23. Do not get a SERPA.

For a good OWB holster look at the Raven Concealment *snip*.

Ditto

Posted: 1/20/2013 2:49:03 PM EDT

[#10]

Ordered my supertuck holster. Is the 13 round mag from the 21 worth the time? Three more rounds would be nice, but I think 10 should be good.

Posted: 1/20/2013 3:36:03 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
Is the 13 round mag from the 21 worth the time? Three more rounds would be nice, but I think 10 should be good.

Buy any G21 mags you can.

Posted: 1/20/2013 8:14:20 PM EDT

[#12]

Moved away from a heavier Sig P229, which I still think is an excellent pistol, to the Gen. 4 G23 due to it's lighter weight and slightly slimmer profile. I carry AIWB and prefer the Dale Fricke Archangel for that role with the G23. A second generation G22 was my first pistol and I find the texture on the Gen. 4 to be very beneficial over the original.

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