K40 Question

[man1nboat]

I have a question regarding the characteristics of the K40. I have a Glock 23 and wonder if the K40 is a better shooter recoil-wise. I would assume so since it's stainless steel. Thoughts?

Oh, and I have a comptac MTAC and OWB paddle holster for the K9... Will the K40 fit? Thanks!

[Bawanna]

The holster will fit for sure.

The recoil question is subject to interpretation.
The K40 to me is snappy, a lot of muzzle flip. Not uncomfortable but a lot of flip to me.
I had mine magna ported and that helped knock the edge off but I still find I prefer my PM45 between the two. Looks wise the K40 wins hands down though.

Been a long time since I shot a Glock 40 but I don't recall it being so snappy although I'm sure the 27 is at a little bit.

[Linthead]

A G23 is about 3 ounces lighter than a K40, but it is also about 3/4" longer.

A lighter gun should "kick" a little more, but other things being equal (they seldom are), a longer gun should have less "flip" because it has a greater moment of inertia.

In practice, a 12% (more or less) difference in weight and length is probably not significant. Shoot what you like.

[man1nboat]

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[b4uqzme]

I'll admit I found the k40 recoil pretty harsh at first. But I shot the snot out of it and got used to it quick. Now I don't mind at all. As a side benefit, shooting the k40 got me to shore up my grip which helps me shoot any pistol. All my groups tightened. Have fun. Sorry I cannot compare.

[man1nboat]

I got a line on one nearby and a benefit would be that my holsters are the same as my K9. I will admit that I am not as accurate with the 40 vs the 9 but am consistently center mass with the 40 (dead on nuts with the 9)

[Ol'coot]

I love my K40, had it magna-ported and tamed it quite a bit, sorry not a Glock fan at all

[sharpetop]

I shoot my K40 at least as well as I shoot my G23, maybe better. I haven't done a side by side comparison. My K40 is the carbon steel version with the softer rubber grip and night sights. I know the G23 holds twice the payload but that K40 sure feels good in the hand so it gets carried.

[man1nboat]

I am really leaning on picking the K40 up. I shoot the G23 pretty well, already have holsters that work, and know how to maintain it from owning the K9.

[Goldstar225]

I have both. To me there isn't a nickels difference in the recoil between the two. The G-23 is my duty weapon. Off-duty I carry my K40 almost exclusively because of how well it carries and fits my hand.