Glock 23 (.40) with a 9mm conversion barrel...what magazine??

[MadRussian]

I was just wondering, if I use a 9mm conversion barrel can I use my standard G23 .40cal mags or do I have to use G19 9mm mags? Has anyone tried using the regular mags and has anyone run into problems using 9mm ammo in .40 m mags?
I know the common sence answer is "Just buy a G19 mag."
My question is more of a technical rather then practical.

 

[op4guy]

Use the G19 mags. I have heard reports of the 23 mags doing the job but not feeding reliably.

 

[wolf223]

i use a lonewolf 40 to 9mm conversion in my G23. the .40 cal mags will work, i just don't recommend using them, especially if they are carry mags.

i use my 10rd Glock 17 mags

no issues to date. be aware of erratic ejection, wear your PPE

 

[lsbbigdog]

Use the G19 mags. I have heard reports of the 23 mags doing the job but not feeding reliably.

+1

 

[01SVTvert]

G23 Mags will usually work but the feed lips are slightly wider apart than on 9mm mags. If you are just using the conversion at the range I would try the 40 mags but if you are carrying then the swap to 9mm mags is pretty much mandatory.

 

[abomb60]

i use a lonewolf 40 to 9mm conversion in my G23. the .40 cal mags will work, i just don't recommend using them, especially if they are carry mags.

i use my 10rd Glock 17 mags

no issues to date. be aware of erratic ejection, wear your PPE

I wouldn't recommend carrying with a conversion barrel. Not sure on the Glock but my .357 Sig P229 works fine with the .357/.40 mags and a 9mm conversion barrel. Ejection is weak due to the stiffer spring but it works fine for range use.

 

[wolf223]

I wouldn't recommend carrying with a conversion barrel. Not sure on the Glock but my .357 Sig P229 works fine with the .357/.40 mags and a 9mm conversion barrel. Ejection is weak due to the stiffer spring but it works fine for range use.

just to clarify, i don't carry it with the conversion barrel. i personally don't use my carry mags with 9mm ammo either...

 

[MadRussian]

This weekend I tried out my conversion barrel with standard mags. And after looking at how the rounds sat (almost 45 deg angle) and that it jammed right off the line I stripped the rest of the mag and reloaded into the G19 mag. Not a single jam after that, just one bad primer.
This should help me save some $ on my practice, not I just need some more G19 mags.