Originally Posted by TheSaint

Yep that is most definitely the correct answer. The 23 is a .40 - same size as the 9mm with a bit more punch. Surprisingly low recoil and easy for a beginner to operate though. I almost never leave the house without a 23, also I have the Lasermax internal:

Bottom line is, nobody makes a handgun like Glock. It not just BS. Police departments use them because the last thing you need is a handgun jamming when you actually need it.