GLOCK Modularity: G19X, G45.5 and G23.5 Compared to G23.3
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- čas přidán 11. 01. 2021
- This video explores the modularity between the GLOCK 19X, G45.5, and G23.5. It also compares the G23.5 and the G23.3. There is no shooting and nothing in the video should be inferred to be safe or a good idea. "Function checks" are not adequate to prove reliability. Consider this academic.
The Gen4 G23 would be more interesting in regard to modularity with the Gen5 G23, but I don't currently have one. The recoil spring assembly (RSA) in the Gen4 is the same size as the Gen5, so the channel would also be the same (or close enough to not cause problems). It is what it is. - Věda a technologie
To touch on this , after extensive research I’ve found a generation 4 Glock frame is thee best frame to own if you’re wanting to run multiple generation slides on one frame. Seems a gen4 frame allows Gen 5 slides and Gen 3 slides with an adaptor for the guide rod (strike Industires) to fit flush in the tang of the Gen 4 due to a small spacing on frame to Gen 3 slide. So conclusion if you’re wanting to run multiple slides on one decked out frame it’s a Gen 4
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Good vid men keep up
I have the G19X & slapped the (Gen 3) Dagger Upper on that sucka!
Just swap out backplates.
I wanted a Optic Cut Upper but I didn't want to send my stock upper off when I could get a Complete Upper with a Threaded Barrel, Suppressor Sights, etc. for almost the same price.
Then put the HE407c X2 on her.
Not sure why people pay over $300 for a blank slide when you can buy a complete upper for $180
Great video thanks
Will the 19x slide fit on the 23 gen 5 frame? I know it seems to work but is there anyone who’s tried it?
Righteous man.
Assuming one does this properly and changes to the proper ejector (one out of a g23) would you think itd be reliable as far as the frame cracking or parts breaking from the difference in power between the 9mm and .40?
I don’t believe there would be any frame issues. The frames are identical, from what I can tell.
@@nikerret they both use the same amount of pins too? Just the pin in the rear and one above the trigger?
@@Slavikhavoc not just the same number of pins, it’s the same pins. Other than the trigger housing with ejector and the grip length, the frames are the same, as far as I can tell. Yes, those are the only two pins.
@@nikerret thats awesome news. Thanks! I watched a video and the slides for a 23 & 19 shared most the same parts as well aside from the obvious barrel. The extractors are slightly different as well. I can see a 23x being a reliable build as long as its maintained.
So I put 23 gen 5 slide on 19x frame do you think it will be reliable for years? Because that’s what am considering doing?
Officially, I would tell you this is a bad idea, don’t do it. However, if it was me, I would be fine with running it, for ME, but I would also change out the “trigger housing with ejector” to the one that came with the Gen5 G23 (the ejector is straight, instead of curved, like the 9mm’s).
Ok
What are you guys using for holsters for G23 Gen5? Im picking one up next week as my new CC firearm
I know vedder has some but nothing with a light bearing option which I’d use 35% of time lol
Check this out: www.glocktalk.com/threads/holsters-that-will-work-with-gen5-40-s-w-glocks-list.1911834/#post-30779831
Can I just swap the to the 40 extractor in the 19x frame and keep running 40
You can change the extractor. I haven’t, but you can.
@@nikerret just wanna know if it’ll work building a 19x 40
Any ideas for barrel conversions available for the 23.5?
Nothing drop-in. Barsto has a barrel, but it requires “fitting”. What, exactly, is needed? No idea.
@@nikerretI don’t know why barsto says the barrel needs fitting either. But is the barrel different on the Gen 4 and Gen 5 G23 ? I would like Gen 5 G23/19 and G27/26 frames with G32 and G33 conventional rifling barrels to be able to run both 357 sig and 40 S&W. Gaston passed on right after Glock released the Gen 5 G29 and G30 models. But still no Gen 5 G31/32/33 pistols.
Question, will g23 slide cause damages to 19x or 45 frame? I can tell the extractors are a bit different
The G23.5 slide with not cause any more damage to the G19X/45 frame than it does to the frame the G23.5 slide came on. They are the same. The ejectors are what is most easily noticed as different. The 9mm ejector is angled, versus the straight .40 S&W ejector.
@@nikerret thanks I appreciate it! I have the MOS configuration and got accustomed to running red dot. Plus I got some g22 mags laying around and I thought why not 😂😂😂
I have a Glock 23 MOS Gen 5 & a Glock 19x.
Been wanting to try them out swapped around, but I have to go borrow a Glock 22 mag before I do it.
I would just buy a couple of G22 mags (any generation). The G22 mags are good to use as reloads, for the G23 or G27. Then, if you want to play with swapping, you’re set.
With the bigger slide on the new g5 on Glock 23 can you still cycle 9mm through it? Like you can on the gen 4 Glock 23?
Why would you want to cycle 9mm through? Yes, it would work the same as the previous generations, but it’s dangerous and stupid, without a conversion barrel. Last I looked Barsto had one in the works, but it required fitting (not drop-in).
@@nikerret for the versatility of it, for as you may have experienced sometimes 40 S&W isn’t always on the shelf and the same goes with 9mm, some people like having the options and yes of course with a conversion barrel.
@@keatonbeer9674, understood. The slide of the Gen5’s is all material outside the rails. The barrel of the Gen5’s is wider, but the functional parts (where a cartridge would ride) are all the same as previous generations. Thus the reason the old magazines work.
@@keatonbeer9674, check out this thread, for more information. www.glocktalk.com/threads/gen5-40-barrel-size-vs-other-gen-why-conversion-barrel-doesn’t-fit.1890750/#post-30292604
Will a gen 4 g23 slide fit on a gen 4 g19 frame?
Yea you’ll have to change ejector to the 40sw tho it’s straight than the 9mm
Would a slide release for a Glock 19 Gen 5 fit on the 23 Gen 5?
Yes. The frames are the same.
@@nikerret thanks👍🏻
The G23.5 and G45 make a G23X. But what about the G32X? Gen 3/4 G32 and G33 barrels will work in the Gen 5 G23 and G27?
G23 Upper G22 Lower 😎🔥🔥🔥🔥
@@Dressed2KillTayeu. Can put a Glock 23 gen5 slide ona Glock 19x frame n have a Glock 23x gen 5🔥
@@SIimy PSA Dagger Frames
Will an glock 17 slide fit on an glock 45
No. GLOCK has come out with a slide that will fit, but it’s not available, publicly. Look up a GLOCK G47 (through the Feds). You can see there is a dust cover over the recoil spring assembly. The G17 slide won’t have that cover. Also, the G17 uses a different locking block than the G19/45/26. See this thread: www.glocktalk.com/threads/gen5-40-barrel-size-vs-other-gen-why-conversion-barrel-doesn’t-fit.1890750/#post-30292604
For reference, the G17 and G22 are the same size. The G19 and G23 are the same size (other than the Gen5 slides and barrel widths). The G26 and G27 are the same size.
I dont know if I should kick myself for getting a G23 Gen 5 over the 19x lol. It's a sexy pistol for sure, but I couldn't see paying an extra 120 over a 19 at my local gun shop. I am very happy with the 23 though, just hard to find ammo right now and I have a plenty of 9mm for my 26 🤣
The G19X is very nice, but check out the G45. It’s a “full” Gen5 with the same dimensions as the G19X. Generally, the G45 is the same price as other basic GLOCKs (G17, G19, G23, etc).
I’m supposed to be getting a 19x later today will try this out, would the slide have to be a gen 5 slide? I’ve been hearing that the newest gen can’t be mixed with the last
Glock 23 upper 22 Lower ❤ #dressed2kill Certified heard it here first.
So if I have a gen 3 glock 19 can I use a gen 3 glock 23 upper and Glock 23 mag on glock 19 lower
Yes. I just verified it with my Gen3 G23 and my Gen2 G19. The ejectors are different (9mm is bent, .40 S&W is straight), but from what I’ve seen, they still work.
@@nikerret so what if I changed the ejector to the straight one u think it would work perfectly like a glock 23 then i would have 2 glocks in one with my gen 3 glock 19 and a gen 3 glock 23 upper
@@rontrellpowell7442, mine works with either ejector. Yes, you could switch the housing (ejector is on the trigger housing) and have the correct parts, which would be best.
@@nikerret nah but if u said it works good without it I won’t I’ll go to the range and see if there’s a tru problem
@@rontrellpowell7442, you should always go to verify it works. Even if it’s a new firearm with no modifications.
Glock 23 gen 5 or gen 4 ? What should I buy for my first glock
It's not my place to say, it's a personal choice. A few things I would point out, though. The G23.4 is no longer marketed to the general public. Your chances of finding a new one get less likely every day. The Gen5 40 caliber is relatively new, to market and hasn't been "proven" in its own right. More importantly, holster selection can be problematic, with the wider slide on the Gen5 40 caliber GLOCKs.
Gen 5
@@nikerret why are they not to the public anymore? I am looking between g23.3 and g23.5,.... what would you chose if recoil wasn't an issue?
@@bodymanruss518, it’s just part of the transition, between generations. The only reason the Gen3’s are still in production is due to California laws and some military contracts GLOCK doesn’t want to lose. What is interesting is how long it took to release the Gen5 in .40 S&W. We are years into the Gen5 9mm’s and until late last year, that was the only caliber in Gen5. My understanding on what’s left of the Gen4’s was reserved for law enforcement agencies, a little over a year ago. The reason being a LEA may buy dozens of one model. If they need a replacement, it’s not as simple as accepting the new Gen5’s, in .40 S&W. With the wider slides, holsters are an issue. So is spare parts, which most agencies will keep on hand. The Gen5 and previous Generations don’t use all the same parts.
As far as the Gen3 versus the Gen5 G23’s, it’s really personal preference. If you haven’t, you might see my video on holsters, with the wider slide. That’s really the biggest logistical issue, between them. As far as performance, the Gen3 is tried and true and your odds of having a no issue firearm that performs for decades are very high. The Gen5 G23 has been out less than 18 months and for many of those months, they were hard to locate. Anyone making claims to the long term reliability of the production Gen5’s, in .40 S&W, is simply speaking from a too small sample size to matter or is guessing (or in GLOCK marketing).
One thing to consider is a G32. It’s the same size as the G19/G23, but in .357 Sig. This caliber has not been released in Gen5, so the models available are Gen3 (not common to find) and Gen4 (much more prevalent than a new G32.3). The .357 Sig caliber barrels used by GLOCK are the same outer diameter as the .40 S&W GLOCK barrels. The slide of the G23.4 and G32.4 are the same slide with different markings on the side. If you want a new Gen4 G23, which is arguably the best way to go (subjectively), buy a G32 and plan to swap out a few parts. The only parts that are different are the barrel and the rear sight (different heights). The current production GLOCK magazines for the G23 (excluding the Gen5 base plates; Gen4 mags are still in production) and G32 are the same, but stamped differently.
So, you really have the choice of a new G23.3, G32.4 w/swap (most people just swap the barrel, I have done this and not had any issues), and G23.5. Do you hate finger grooves? Go Gen5 as long as the wide slide isn’t prohibitive. The Gen4 and 5 have additional sizing back straps and the grip texture is quite a bit more aggressive than Gen3. Right now, GLOCK still isn’t selling most parts to the public, so that’s hard to weight.
The good news is you can’t go wrong. The bad news is some people end up with a sample of each flavor and that really adds up.
@@nikerret Thankyou very much. Lots of info there. I appreciate it.
hey bro. u called the 19X frame a gen4. it’s a gen 5 bro. great video tho i loved it.
Technically, GLOCK calls it a “crossover”. It has features of both Generations. The magwell is more Gen4 (two main reasons: lack of flared magwell and the lip stops Gen5 magazines from seating). The ambidextrous slide stop is full-on Gen5.
See for yourself. us.glock.com/en/pistols/g19x
What about Glock 38 to the 19x
I don’t believe there are many interchangeable parts. The frame widths are different.
Compares Glocks, refuses to elaborate.
Will the 19x with 23 slide shoot
The difference is going to be the ejector shape. Other than the magwell and the color, the G45 and G19X frames are the same. Yes, it should shoot, but it is best to use the correct trigger housing with ejector, for the caliber you’re shooting.
@@nikerretwill it work if I have the g flex trigger in the 23.5 lower like would I have to change anything
@@PGGUNS, I don’t have any experience with that trigger, but if it works in the G19.5, G45, or G19X it should work the same in the G23.5.
@@nikerretcan I use same trigger housing from the 23 I’m using or would I have to buy parts?
@@ionwantalk, you can use the G23 trigger housing, but the ejector will not be the same as what comes with 9mm’s.
nobody asked for this video because this is a glock selling point.... even me who lives in australia knows that glocks can interchange.. if it fires more then one projectile its a functioning weapon.