Compact compensated .40 S&W variant. The G23C Gen3 offered the compact G23 profile with factory porting to manage the snappier .40 S&W cartridge in a shorter barrel. Less common than the full-size G22C. Type: Semi-Automatic Pistol Action: Striker-Fired Caliber: .40 S&W Capacity: 13 Year introduced: 1998, Austria Weight: 21.16 oz Overall length: 6.85" Status: Discontinued Intended use: competition, range, law enforcement