Fat man looking for a conceal carry firearm...

[barrelmaker_2002]

Both were gen 3 glocks. The recoil when holding the G17 feels fine but with the Recoil and size of the grip with the G23 it feels wrong. I found it weird. Oh well. I'm just going to test some different ones and see which feels best when it goes bang.

Based on this, I suspect that the caliber is to blame. A full size 9MM (G17) will be a much softer shooter than a mid size .40 S&W (G23). The .40 S&W round has a very sharp, snappy recoil, which I think is because of the high pressure of the round. Even though a .45 is bigger, the recoil usually feels better because the round has a lower pressure - more of a push than a snap.

You might look at a G30, which is roughly the same size as a G23, but in .45 ACP. They also make the G30SF, which has a smaller grip circumference. Or there is always the G19, which is basically the exact same size as a G23 in 9MM. Or one of the .45 GAP pistols, like a G38, though your ammo options might be a bit more limited.

For the record, I carry a G19 and I am really not a fan of .40 S&W guns.

 

[sj kahr k40]

Sorry I didn't put that down. The glock felt weird, not to bulky it just didn't feel right when i fired it. I have a G17 and it feels great. I'd prefer a 40 or a 45. But am in no way above a 9mm. Basically when i fired the G23 it felt very uncomfortable in my left hand, There was alot of motion in my right hand as well. Aside from the fact it was like holding a 2x4 for me.

I'm confused, the G17 is fine but the G23 feels like a 2x4

Besides being a 1/2 shorter the frames are the same width and circumference

 

[GARANDGUY]

Kahr CW9 or a Ruger LC9!

 

[Yosarian87]

I can agree with the snappiness of the 40 S&W, I don't know. I'm going to have to try some and see what is good. I might be a little recoil sensitive. Time will tell i assume. Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[Water63]

Whatever gun you decide on being a big guy myself I love the Crossbreed super tuck the most comfortable holster you will ever wear. I carry a S&W 99 in 40 and it just disapears even under light clothes like shorts and T shirt.
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[Rookie]

Add forty bucks and get a P30

 

[ctak619]

khar .45

 

[ctak619]

khar .45 and crossbreed concealed carry holster. very comfortable

 

[adventures47129]

Kahr CW9 or a Ruger LC9!

I have to agree... I looked and looked with the same problems you have. Once I held a CW9, I fell in love...