The introduction of the .40 caliber cartridge was a revelation to the law enforcement and self-defense community. Never before in the history of small arms has a single cartridge caught on so quickly, and never before has a series of pistols been so sought after by police agencies and individuals.  The GLOCK 22 is a full-size pistol; while at the same time providing big bore performance.  With the GLOCK 23, the size is reduced somewhat for easier concealment, but the performance is still on a level of a serious big bore.  These pistols are so impressive that the FBI recently adopted them for issue.

 

Caliber: .40
Action: Safe Action System
Length (slide): 6.85 in., 174 mm
Height: 5.00 in., 127 mm
Width: 1.18 in., 30 mm
Length between sights: 6.02 in., 153 mm
Barrel length: 4.02 in., 102 mm
Barrel rifling: right, hexagonal
Length of twist: 9.84 in., 250 mm
Magazine capacity: 10 / 13 / 15
Mass (weight)~
Empty without magazine: 21.16 oz., 600 g
Empty magazine: 2.46 oz., 70 g
Full magazine: 9.87 oz., 280 g
Trigger pull (standard): 5.5  lbs., 2.5 kg
Trigger travel for discharge: 0.5 in., 12.5 mm
Number of safeties: 3