Glock 23 vs Smith & Wesson Model 58 Classic

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Handguns Glock 23 Smith & Wesson Model 58 Classic
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#93366
Action Double Action
Caliber 9x19mm Parabellum
Capacity 10+1
Finish Black Stainless Steel
Gun Type Pistol Handgun
Sights AmeriGlo Green w/Orange Outline/Green Rear Night
Barrel Length 4.49"
Grip Black
Details
Brand Glock Smith & Wesson
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Prices
MSRP $645.61 $900.90
Used Price $451.93 $630.63
Sale Price $581.05 $810.81

Handguns Descriptions

Glock 23

The G17 Gen5 features a no finger grooved, multiple backstrapped, rough textured frame with hundreds of miniature spikes which results in remarkable traction for extreme environments and gloved operators. The frame also features a smooth trigger, reversible mag release, and ambidextrous slide stop. The magazine comes with a floor plate which is extended at the front for faster magazine change, and a orange follower, while the flared mag-well makes it easier to funnel the magazine into the mag-well. Glock\'s nDLC finish provides a tougher, more durable protection against corrosion and scratching. The Glock Marksman barrel features a barrel rifling which delivers improved accuracy. his Glock Gen5 model has AmeriGlo night sights (green with orange outline front and green rear) and a 10-round capacity. SPECIFICATIONS: Mfg Item Num: PA175031AB Category: PISTOLS Type :Pistol Action :Double Caliber :9mm Luger Barrel Length :4.49\" Capacity :10+1 Safety :Trigger/Firing Pin/Drop Grips :Black Interchangeable Backstrap Sight Configuration :AmeriGlo Green w/Orange Outline/Green Rear Night Weight :25.56 oz Frame Finish :Black Frame Material :Polymer Barrel Type :Cold Hammer-Forged Polygonal Rifled Slide Description :Black nDLC Case Type :Hard Sight Style :Night

Smith & Wesson Model 58 Classic

The Smith & Wesson Model 58 was the duty version of the Smith & Wesson Model 57. It is essentially the Smith & Wesson Model 10 on steroids. It was only available with the 4" barrel and fixed sights. The Model 58's small size and lighter weight (as compared to the Model 57 anyway) reflects the original intent for the .41 cartridge, to be a low-recoil option yet be more powerful than a .357 Magnum. The .41 ended up being made more powerful than was originally intended and, as a result, few policemen wanted to carry a gun the same weight as a .44 Magnum (the model 57), or a small gun that would be punishing to shoot with factory loads (the model 58). As a result, the model 58 was not very popular during its original run, used examples can now bring a respectable price. It was re-introduced by Smith & Wesson in 2008 as part of its Classic line of revolvers in bright nickel and bright blue finish. During the original run, its total production was 20,287.

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