The Glock 23 Gen 4 was once one of the most popular police sidearms in the United States, but today many of these .40 S&W Glocks are hitting the secondhand market as departments return to 9mm.  

That means .40 S&W handguns can be had for cheap, and ammo is readily available in a caliber that is still very effective. So, you might want to check out this lot of trade-in Glock 23 Gen 4s that have been phased out of police service.

The Glock 23

The Glock 23 is the compact model of the .40 S&W line and uses the same slide and frame size as its 9mm counterpart, the Glock 19. Law enforcement agencies across the U.S. favor compact handguns due to their versatility – big enough to serve as open-carry duty guns, but more comfortable to conceal than full/duty-sized handguns. 

Often, departments will purchase a lot of compact handguns so that the same model can serve as a duty handgun with patrol officers as well as in an undercover or concealed role with detectives. 
 

Gen 4 Features

These Glock 23s feature the Gen 4 finger grooves, aggressive texturing, large magazine release, a tac rail, and they use 15-round magazines. These handguns are in very good shape, showing minor holster wear and little use. 

These specific trade-in models have minor differing features, such as added backstraps and different slide release sizes. As is typical with most LE firearms, some have burned-out three-dot night sights, while others have standard Glock plastic sights.
 

Summary

Firearms are meant to be used, carried, and trained on, all of which leads to wear on the finish and frame. Thus, it’s sometimes easier to train and carry something that is already used so you don’t have to worry about scratching something you bought brand-new. 

Most police handguns are only used for training and annual qualifications and have low round counts, making LE trade-ins a great value. Save a little on the gun and use that extra money to buy ammo and train – the most important thing any gun owner can do.