SFC13557
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******yup, bought a G23 in 1993 as well, IIRC
I think I bought my G23 in 1992 or 1993. Sold it when I bought a Gen3 G23 in 2003, which is now a G19.
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******yup, bought a G23 in 1993 as well, IIRC
Makes sense a G23 is the most 90s Glock
Actually it's the most Millennial of Glocks. I think there was still a lot of interest in the 19/26 platform in the 90's. But by 2000, it was Fo-Tee-Fo-Me! At least that is what I remember. I could be all wet.
I agree it is unlikely that a barrel will be shot out, but without the benefit of confirmation of rounds, it wouldn't hurt to potentially replace the barrel out of an abundance of caution if the intent is to carry as your daily driver. Even if it has 200k rounds through it (extreme example), it will still fire and be safe, but may be out of spec for best accuracy. And considering they can be had for as low as $50., it isn't going to exactly break the bank for that piece of mind.
When Aim was selling these 6 or 7 years ago, all the cheapskates jumped on them and some rationalized they saved $200 compared to a new gun. The target market for these aren't going to spend real money to upgrade a 25 year old gun. The used OEM barrel is probably better than some new aftermarket Korean barrel.
I agree it is unlikely that a barrel will be shot out, but without the benefit of confirmation of rounds, it wouldn't hurt to potentially replace the barrel out of an abundance of caution if the intent is to carry as your daily driver. Even if it has 200k rounds through it (extreme example), it will still fire and be safe, but may be out of spec for best accuracy. And considering they can be had for as low as $50., it isn't going to exactly break the bank for that piece of mind.
A $50 aftermarket barrel? No thanks. I don't want that garbage anywhere near a carry gun. I want the barrel it came with. And if it was actually worn out, then the whole gun is probably worn out. When you think about the numbers required to get a modern Glock, Sig, HK, etc, to wear out a barrel (given other maintenance like springs etc) the numbers required to cause the pistol to fail (eg, not worth refurbing) end up being something like $10,000 or more worth of ammunition poured down the pipe. It's not even worth worrying about it.
-Mike