I carry a Glock 27, and did carry a Glock 23 for years. Personally, I like the 23 better. To me, anything 40 caliber or bigger is trustworthy to stop a hog. It's all about shot placement. The polymer style guns work great in the swamps, and they are super easy to clean when you decide to. I've swam ponds, came up the bank, and shot snakes with my Glock dripping. Never had it not fire. Just saying.