Description

GLOCK G23 V .40 S&W 10+1 4.02″ MOS Optic Ready Compact Pistol

The GLOCK G23 V .40 S&W MOS combines the performance of the .40 Smith & Wesson cartridge with the versatile dimensions of GLOCK’s compact handgun platform and the flexibility of a factory optic-ready slide.

Featuring an approximately 4.02-inch barrel, compact frame, and 10-round magazine, this configuration provides a 10+1 capacity when loaded with an additional round in the chamber.

The addition of GLOCK’s Modular Optic System (MOS) gives shooters the ability to configure the G23 V with a compatible pistol-mounted red dot, creating a modern .40 S&W platform suitable for personal defense, home defense, professional applications, firearms training, and range shooting.

GLOCK Modular Optic System (MOS)

The defining feature of this G23 V configuration is its factory MOS optic-ready slide.

GLOCK’s Modular Optic System simplifies installing compatible pistol-mounted optics without permanent aftermarket machining of the factory slide.

This gives shooters the flexibility to use the pistol with traditional sights or configure it with a compatible red dot for a modern defensive or range setup.

For buyers who may want to add an optic later, the MOS configuration provides that capability from the start.

Compact GLOCK G23 Platform

The GLOCK 23 occupies the compact position within GLOCK’s .40 S&W pistol family.

Its dimensions provide a useful middle ground between larger full-size duty handguns and smaller subcompact pistols. The compact frame provides a substantial grip while keeping the overall handgun manageable.

This makes the G23 V MOS suitable for:

• Personal and home defense
• Duty and professional applications
• Range shooting
• Firearms training
• Vehicle and emergency preparedness
• General-purpose handgun ownership
• Chambered in .40 S&W

The G23 V MOS is chambered in .40 Smith & Wesson, a well-established defensive cartridge with decades of use in civilian and law-enforcement handguns.

The cartridge is particularly appealing to shooters who prefer the characteristics of a larger, heavier projectile than those commonly associated with 9mm.

Combined with the G23’s compact dimensions, the .40 S&W chambering creates a capable defensive handgun without requiring shooters to move to a full-size platform.

10+1 Capacity

This configuration of the GLOCK G23 V MOS includes a 10-round magazine, providing a total 10+1 capacity when loaded with an additional round in the chamber.

The 10-round configuration can also make this model an option for customers in jurisdictions where magazine capacity is restricted.

Shooters retain the compact dimensions, .40 S&W chambering and optic-ready capability of the G23 while using a reduced-capacity magazine.

Always verify current state and local firearm and magazine regulations before purchasing.

4.02-Inch Barrel

The G23 V MOS features an approximately 4.02-inch barrel, maintaining the compact proportions associated with the G23 platform.

The roughly four-inch barrel provides a practical balance between overall handgun size and shootability, making the pistol manageable for defensive applications while remaining comfortable for regular firearms training and range sessions.

Compact Frame and Balanced Handling

The G23 V MOS uses a compact frame, providing enough gripping surface for controlled shooting without the additional dimensions of a traditional full-size handgun.

This middle-ground size is one of the biggest advantages of the G23 platform.

It provides a more substantial shooting experience than many subcompact handguns while remaining easier to carry, store and maneuver than larger duty-size pistols.

Optic-Ready Versatility

Adding optic capability makes the G23 V MOS especially versatile.

Shooters can keep the pistol in its factory sight configuration or equip it with a compatible red dot depending on their intended application.

That flexibility makes the platform adaptable for defensive use, professional applications and range training while allowing owners to update their sighting system without replacing the entire handgun.

GLOCK Safe Action® System

The G23 V MOS incorporates GLOCK’s established Safe Action® System, which uses three independently operating passive mechanical safeties.

These safeties disengage sequentially when the trigger is intentionally pulled and automatically re-engage when the trigger is released.

The system provides the straightforward and consistent manual of arms that has become one of the defining characteristics of GLOCK pistols.

Compact .40 S&W With Modern Optic Capability

The GLOCK G23 V .40 S&W MOS combines a proven defensive cartridge with compact dimensions and modern optic-ready capability.

Its combination of a 10+1 capacity, approximately 4.02-inch barrel, compact frame and MOS slide creates a versatile handgun suitable for defensive, professional and recreational applications.

For shooters searching for an optic-ready compact GLOCK .40 S&W with a 10-round magazine, the G23 V MOS offers a strong combination of caliber, manageable dimensions and red-dot compatibility.

GLOCK G23 V MOS Specifications

• Manufacturer: GLOCK
• Model: G23 V MOS
• Caliber: .40 S&W
• Capacity: 10+1
• Magazine Capacity: 10 Rounds
• Barrel Length: Approximately 4.02″
• Frame Size: Compact
• Optic Ready: Yes
• Optic System: GLOCK Modular Optic System (MOS)
• Action: GLOCK Safe Action® System
• Configuration: V Series / MOS
• Primary Applications: Personal Defense, Home Defense, Duty, Training and Range Use