Glock G23 Gen5 MOS
Glock Ges.m.b.H. · Pistol · In Production · 2022
Also known as: G23 Gen5 MOS, Glock 23 Gen 5 MOS
Overview
The Glock G23 Gen5 MOS is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in .40 S&W, produced by Glock Ges.m.b.H.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 687 g (24.2 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 974 g (34.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 185 mm (7.28") |
| Barrel Length | 102 mm (4.02") |
| Height | 129 mm (5.08") |
| Width | 34 mm (1.34") |
| Sight Radius | 156 mm (6.14") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Safe Action |
| Trigger Pull | 26 N (5.8 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 13 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 308 m/s (1010 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 546 J (403 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1800 m (1968 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 250 mm (9.84") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | NDLC |
Calibers
- .40 S&W · primary — also known as .40 Smith & Wesson, 10x22mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Trigger Safety, Firing Pin Safety, Drop Safety
- Features: Optics Ready, Modular Optic System, Polymer Frame, Safe Action Trigger, Polygonal Rifling, Accessory Rail, Ambidextrous Slide Stop, Reversible Mag Release, Flared Mag Well, Marksman Barrel, Rough Textured Frame, No Finger Grooves, Front Slide Serrations, Modular Backstrap System
Base model
Service history
Operators
- U.S. Law Enforcement (various agencies)
Production
Production years: 2022-present
Gen5 MOS variant of the G23 compact platform.
Origin
Country of origin: Austria
Designer: Gaston Glock
Notes
The G23 Gen5 MOS shares the same weight and frame dimensions as the standard Gen5 G23: 687g (24.23 oz) without magazine, 185mm overall length, 102mm barrel, 129mm height. The MOS slide provides a slightly longer sight radius of 156mm compared to 152mm on the standard Gen5, due to the MOS-specific sight mounting positions. Magazine capacity is 13 rounds with compatibility for G22 full-size 15-round magazines.
Background
The Glock 23 Gen5 MOS brings the red dot revolution to the compact .40 S&W platform, addressing a niche that is smaller than it once was but still significant. For agencies that have standardized on .40 S&W and want to modernize with optics rather than switch calibers entirely, the G23 Gen5 MOS offers the most cost-effective upgrade path: keep the same caliber, same magazines, same holster platform, and add a red dot for improved accuracy and faster target acquisition.