[bushytail man]

30s or 23, which kicks more? I carry a 22 on duty, brutal (glock knucle- no escape for me)! Would like to handle the 30s but will not consider it if it recoils like 22 or 23. anyone got one ?

[Mr30s]

the 30s has some kick but i cant compare the 2 guns for you sorry. It has been noted by most that it has slightly more recoil than a regular 30 but nothing overally significant.

[bac1023]

Probably best to put this in General Glocking for better response.

[DonD]

With +P .45ACP, I'd say the 30 is easily rougher. It also tends to twist on recoil when the .40 doesn't. Don

[WinterWizard]

Originally Posted by DonD

With +P .45ACP, I'd say the 30 is easily rougher. It also tends to twist on recoil when the .40 doesn't. Don

I would say the exact opposite.

[Larry V]

Get a 30 Gen 4 . No recoil at all for a 45 and its probably the most accurate Glock made

[DFin]

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[mgentry]

Originally Posted by bushytail man

30s or 23, which kicks more? I carry a 22 on duty, brutal (glock knucle- no escape for me)! Would like to handle the 30s but will not consider it if it recoils like 22 or 23. anyone got one ?

Check with Cold Bore Customs - Lane does anice job of trimming the trigger guard down and the problem goes away.

[byf43]

Originally Posted by bushytail man

30s or 23, which kicks more? I carry a 22 on duty, brutal (glock knucle- no escape for me)! Would like to handle the 30s but will not consider it if it recoils like 22 or 23. anyone got one ?

I own a G23 Gen3 and a G30SF, not the G30S.

The G23 has more felt recoil, due to the cartridge, only.
The G30SF is a GREAT shooting pistol and VERY accurate, even with CCI Blazer (aluminum) 230 gr FMJ, at 15 yards.
(I test the accuracy of a 'social' handgun at 15 yards.)

The G23 has a 'sharper' recoil, where the G30SF is more of a 'push' into the web of my hand.


Cartridge comparison -
G23 - Federal HST 165 gr JHP and/or CCI Blazer (aluminum) 180 gr FMJ

G30SF - CCI Blazer (aluminum) 230 gr FMJ and/or Federal HST 230 gr JHP and Federal HST 230 gr +p.


G23 definitely has more felt recoil.
Accuracy from each is comparable. (This depends on your abilities, though.)




To me, the G22 is niiiiiiiiiiiiiiice shooting!!!!!!!!

[1canvas]

Originally Posted by bushytail man

30s or 23, which kicks more? I carry a 22 on duty, brutal (glock knucle- no escape for me)! Would like to handle the 30s but will not consider it if it recoils like 22 or 23. anyone got one ?

I have both and the 23 has a sharper recoil for sure. the G30 is a sweet shooter and I could shoot it all day.
I'm kind of wondering about your issues with the G22, many would not concider that a paticularly hard recoiling gun.

[257 roberts]

Originally Posted by WinterWizard

I would say the exact opposite.

same here, I have a 30 and HAD a 23

[striker6126]

Originally Posted by WinterWizard

I would say the exact opposite.

I agree with this.

[dregotglock]

I own both the G23 and G30.

In fact we own several G23's and are very happy with them I still carry the G30 in my rotation.

The G30 is softer shooting than the G23. Hands down the G30 is the softest shooting 45 ACP that I own.

The .40 S&W is going to be snappier - not unbearable or uncontrollable but there is more snap to the recoil than the 45 ACP.

[collim1]

Haven't shot the G30s, but have shot the G23 and G36 and I gotta say I was surprised by the recoil of the G36, not unmanageable, but much sharper than my P220 or 1911 which I consider soft shooting.

I would say the g23 and G36 are pretty close in recoil, but have a slightly different feel in recoil.

[China boy]

My g23 has more snap than my g21. The g21 is soft. The g23 is snappy however is nothing to worry about. I find it odd that people get scared of recoil. I love both of my pistols equally though for what they are.

[The_Gun_Guru]

Originally Posted by bushytail man

30s or 23, which kicks more? I carry a 22 on duty, brutal (glock knucle- no escape for me)! Would like to handle the 30s but will not consider it if it recoils like 22 or 23. anyone got one ?

Had one and sold it....too clunky! like holding a brick in your hand.

Also......

Glocks don't recoil, they PUSH.

I have a 22 as well and think it is very comfortable to shoot. My 27 now.....that's a different story!


TGG