Glock G44 vs G19

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Hi, does anybody know how the G44 compares to the G19 in terms of feel?

Looking at the specs, the G44 is 14oz vs. G19 at 23oz, so I know already it is lighter.

And I also know there will be less kick from a .22 vs. 9mm

But I wonder about the rest like the slide, will it be be easier to manipulate on the G44 or is the spring stiffness the same as on the G19?
 
They are a hard comparison in my eyes. The G44 feels like a toy next to the 19. My thought is what are you looking for in a pistol? A dedicated .22 or room for growth. I believe there are better options out there for a .22lr, for example the Ruger MK IV 22/45 LITE.

I'm a big Glock fan myself and would go for the 19 based on feel and what the pistol offers. You have the option to purchase a .22lr slide/barrel and have the best of both worlds with the Glock 19.

The plastic slide really rubbed me the wrong way.

I ended up purchasing a LITE and 19 after the Glock 44 experience. The Glock 44 is great fun, but left me desiring more.

If you can, handle them both and think what direction you really want to pursue, .22 or 9MM.
 
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I agree with mellows, I own a G19 and a G44, as well as other Glocks. The G44 feels like I'm holding a water gun, I have held BB guns that feel more substantial. And I can't hit s**t with it. I love .22's and I love Glocks, but there are WAY better options of semi auto .22's out there. Just my 2 cents
 
Water gun, dead on. As GlockRocker said, so many options for .22s. Ruger makes some amazing fun to customize semi auto .22s. They are like the Glock of the rimfire world and VERY accurate.
 
Get a Glock 19 and buy a Ruger Mark 4 or Smith and Wesson Victory for a 22 cal. I had a G44 and hated the sights. Thats the main reason I got rid of it as there were no aftermarket ones available a year ago.
 
I have both and shoot the G44 as a trainer substitute that uses cheaper ammunition.
The handling, holsters, trigger all make it a great surrogate for the 9mm version.

For those of us who want to get more live fire practice with the same gun the G44 is truly a godsend.
The lighter slide makes no difference to me in accuracy, draws, trigger work or presentation.

If you’re used to running a Glock the G44 will deliver remarkable accuracy. I often shoot offhand groups at 25yds of about 4” with mine. I don’t shoot anything any better then that.

My splits are a measurable amount faster with the G44 with the lighter recoil. An example would be a typical controlled pair for me at the distance I shoot is about .20 second split with the G44 and .25 with the G19. Your mileage may vary.

The gun does feel quite light but is well balanced and a great surrogate for the 19.
The advantage arms .22 conversion kits are notoriously unreliable so the G44 is a way better choice.
 
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derukey said:
Hi, does anybody know how the G44 compares to the G19 in terms of feel?...But I wonder about the rest like the slide, will it be be easier to manipulate on the G44 or is the spring stiffness the same as on the G19?
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Lighter recoil spring, absolutely. Much lighter feeling in the hand, for sure. Otherwise, feels exactly the same.
 
diananike said:
I have both and shoot the G44 as a trainer substitute that uses cheaper ammunition.
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The gun does feel quite light but is well balanced and a great surrogate for the 19.....
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The Glock 44 is a great pistol for what it is - It is not a "target pistol" in the same way that the Ruger Mark and Buckmark pistols are. Apples to oranges.

As diananike says above, it really is a trainer for the G19/23. And it's terrific in that role. The grip is the same, the trigger is the same, the magazine manipulations are the same, and it will sit in the same holster. But it is a LOT lighter in the hand.

Or you can think of it as a "duty type" plinker, and you can compare to the 22LR options for the M&P, CZ75, Sig P226, 1911, etc.. Or compare to the "duty look" SR22, TX22, that sort of thing.

Or, being so light, it's a great kit gun if you like Glocks (irrelevant for most people in Canada).
 
OK got it! Since I don't own a Glock 9mm, then I will not consider the G44 but rather something more target-specific like the Ruger Mark IV.
 
diananike said:
I have both and shoot the G44 as a trainer substitute that uses cheaper ammunition.
The handling, holsters, trigger all make it a great surrogate for the 9mm version.

For those of us who want to get more live fire practice with the same gun the G44 is truly a godsend.
The lighter slide makes no difference to me in accuracy, draws, trigger work or presentation.

If you’re used to running a Glock the G44 will deliver remarkable accuracy. I often shoot offhand groups at 25yds of about 4” with mine. I don’t shoot anything any better then that.

My splits are a measurable amount faster with the G44 with the lighter recoil. An example would be a typical controlled pair for me at the distance I shoot is about .20 second split with the G44 and .25 with the G19. Your mileage may vary.

The gun does feel quite light but is well balanced and a great surrogate for the 19.
The advantage arms .22 conversion kits are notoriously unreliable so the G44 is a way better choice.
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The AA .22 conversion kit I had was great. It would start missfeeding after about 500 rds or so but you just had to give it a clean and it was good to go again.
 
My G44 starts to have the odd fail to eject if I run cheap bulk pack without cleaning for about 200 rounds.
The better powered stuff like Aguila or mini mags will go longer without cleaning.
A quick chamber cleaning with a solvent patch will get the gun running smooth easily.
 
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