Glock 23 Summary
The 23 by Glock is a recoil operated semi-automatic Pistol produced during 1990 which sells new for $599.00 and has an estimated used valuation of $425.00. It's caliber is listed at .40 S&W with a muzzle velocity (MV) From 985 to 1325 ft/sec, muzzle energy (ME) From 355 to 500 ft-lb, and muzzle weight (WT) From 135 to 180 grains. The Glock 23 has fixed, white dot front, white square U rear sights, a integrated polymer grip, polymer frame, and a Glock single-action (SA) trigger. This handgun has a 13-round magazine with a maximum capacity of 14 rounds. The 23 has a recoil factor of 9.05 ft-lb and IDPA Power Factor of 174764.
Smith & Wesson 457 Summary
The 457 by Smith & Wesson is a recoil operated semi-automatic Pistol produced during 1996 - 2006 which sells new for $681.00 and has an estimated used valuation of $365.00. It's caliber is listed at .45 Automatic with a muzzle velocity (MV) From 830 to 1140 ft/sec, muzzle energy (ME) From 333 to 573 ft-lb, and muzzle weight (WT) From 165 to 230 grains. The Smith & Wesson 457 has white dot front, 2 dot rear sights, a straight backstrap wrap-around grip, aluminum alloy frame, and a double-action (DA/SA) trigger. This handgun has a 7-round magazine with a maximum capacity of 8 rounds. The 457 has a recoil factor of 8.45 ft-lb and IDPA Power Factor of 190470.
Comparison Chart
| Title: | Glock 23 | Smith & Wesson 457 |
| Caliber: | .40 S&W | .45 Automatic |
| Common Name: | .40 Smith & Wesson Auto | .45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP) |
| Type: | Pistol | Pistol |
| Production Years: | 1990 | 1996 - 2006 |
| MV: | From 985 to 1325 ft/sec | From 830 to 1140 ft/sec |
| ME: | From 355 to 500 ft-lb | From 333 to 573 ft-lb |
| WT: | From 135 to 180 grains | From 165 to 230 grains |
| Brand Name: | Glock | Smith & Wesson |
| Model Number: | 23 | 457 |
| Retail Price: | $599.00 | $681.00 |
| Used Price: | $425.00 | $365.00 |
| Action: | recoil operated semi-automatic | recoil operated semi-automatic |
| Trigger: | Glock single-action (SA) | double-action (DA/SA) |
| Safety Type: | 'Safe Action' trigger safety | slide mounted safety/decock lever |
| Magazine Capacity: | 13-round | 7-round |
| Frame Material: | polymer | aluminum alloy |
| Grip Type: | integrated polymer | straight backstrap wrap-around |
| Sights: | fixed, white dot front, white square U rear | white dot front, 2 dot rear |
| Width: | 1.18-in | No Data |
| Length: | 7.36-in | 7.25-in |
| Height: | 4.99-in | No Data |
| Barrel: | 4.01-in | 3.75-in |
| Weight: | 23.65-oz | 29-oz |
| IDPA Power Factor: | 174764 | 190470 |
| Recoil Factor: | 9.05 ft-lb | 8.45 ft-lb |
| Total Capacity: | 14 rounds | 8 rounds |
