Thoughts on the Glock 22?

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Hey all,

I'm looking at picking up a Glock 22, and I was hoping to get some opinion/thoughts on it. I did a forum search, but the majority of the results were on the Glock 17, or a general overview of polymer pistols. Are there any G22 owners out there who can offer some specific perspective or advice?

To preface this, I own a .45 cal 1911. :)

It's very nice. :D

Now I'm curious about the .40 cal Glock, so I'm not interested in the eternal 1911/Glock debate or the habitual 'Glock Bashing' that this question always seems to spark.:nest:

There is some great technical knowledge and experience on this site, and I want to make sure I'm getting a decent pistol.

Thanks guys.
 
Don't own one personally but a buddy of mine has one and LOVES it, over his 17.

I've shot it and it's fun. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
 
I own a 4th gen and 2nd gen G22 (might be selling one....). Owned 3rd gen G17 before. Best bet is to compare Glock design first, than model type than calibre last. With that being said Glocks rule (I've owned all the designs, few dozen pistols). For what I like in a gun a Glock can't be beat.

I like my guns affordable (cheap), to not break down, I like simplicity in a design and the ability to carry, competitive shoot, home defense-versatility (yeah I know a few of these things are available to a small segment of society only), etc and for parts to be plentiful. Glock beats all other guns hands down. Polymer wise Glocks #1. Compared to metal guns well that's a bigger debate. In .40cal metal vs polymer the Norinco NP-58 is a great comparison gun because of price. I also think the Taurus PT-100/101 are good comparisons too for .40 and $.

Anyway, Glock design is simple, simple to use, takedown, fix, etc. Now as to the model, I"d buy used and price wise Gen 2s $400s, Gen 3 $500s, Gen 4 $600s. This is a pretty good figure give or take 5%. Mags cost $30-35 each shipped and are plentiful. Glockparts.com has all your accessories. If your hands are big I'd get an older model, if they are small newer. If you need a rail than that leaves you with Gen 3 or Gen 4. Finger grooves/thumb cut outs may be beneficial (gen 3/4). Gen 3 had a few variations do some research on it. I'd say go with G17 or if you reload or get a heck of a deal or love .40 go with G22, Gen is really dependent on your wants. I think any Gen 2-Gen 4 Glock G22 is great.
 
I have a third generation G22. I seldom shoot it. I am not so fond of the .40S&W cartridge but when I shoot a .40 S&W, I prefer the Sig P226. I shoot better with the Sig P226 because I find the distribution of weight, and thus recoil management, better suited to my style of shooting. My first G22 suffered a cracked frame after around 1000 rounds. They are reliable guns and very good for their intended purpose as police service pistols. A good tool but not to the taste of everybody. The Glock disciples can now open up on me :)
 
The Calgary Police Service uses them, and cops I know like their weapons. I think at least one armoured car company (Brinks?) uses them, as well. Lots of aftermarket stuff, because of their ubiquity.

I found the grip rather bulky for my stubby, pork sausage fingers and pudgy hands. One problem I've heard about involves reloading, with the brass coming out bulged.
 
i had a gen4 g22 loved. thought ide try a gen4 g17 love it too. will probably buy another g22 one day. easy to strip, clean and shoot. lots of available parts also.
 
I think anything you read on the 17 would also apply to the 22. I own both, shoot both,and with comparable ammo find them very similar to shoot.

I've owned a Beretta Brigadier in .40 (got tired of replacing extractors), also a CZ IPSC. The CZ was great to shoot, but parts were expensive and at times hard to get. Parts are cheap (mags $20) and easy to find for my Glocks. They are almost indistructable and easy to maintain. They are light, so you do fight the recoil a little more. A lot depends on what you plan to shoot. I use mine to shoot IPSC Production and for that they're great. However, if I were to shoot IPSC Standard (with the requirement for more powerful ammo) I would want a heavier pistol.
 
had a glock 22 gen 3 in rtf2... loved it... hate myself for getting rid of it replaced it with a glock 17 which i was not a big fan of, for some reason i was more accurate with the glock 22... it is a good shooter, just takes a little time to get used to it... changed my trigger connector to the lone wolf 3.5... totally different gun.. i am buying one back for sure. you might want to try to experiment with different bullet weights. i love shooting 165 grain 40 cal thru mine... shoots much softer than 180 grain. the options are endless...
 
My gen 3.5 (I think)Glock 22 was bought used, new in box. It's never seen a commercial round through it. The first ~1000 were commercial reloads. A few hundred when I got it and the rest for my Black Badge course. Since then I have put another 3k through it and the only time it hiccuped was when my micrometer was low on batteries and I made a batch of ammo too long OAL for the magazines..

I shoot it relatively well and I feel it's a safe, solid dependable pistol and I doubt I will ever sell it. I'll run it into the ground over my lifetime of shooting the hell out of it. Then buy another.
 
Love the glock and once you master the trigger, there is no looking back :)

Only worth while mod is the Ghost 3.5lbs Rocket "stay away from light strikers and FP blocks"
 
It's probably the most common police duty gun in Canada besides the RCMP's 5946.
But without a doubt the most reliable

It's basically the same gun as the G17 with a few different parts to handle the bigger cartridge. A lot of target shooters don't like the extra energy of the 40s&w cartridge, it makes them fatigue quicker and the felt recoil is definitely greater, but coming from a 1911 you will have no problem with it. I don't think I have to mention that the ammo costs more than 9mm too.
 
There are so many deals every few days on the exchange for Glocks you can't go wrong. G22s seem to go for cheaper prices than comparable G17s probably because there are more of them and the ammo is much cheaper. Cheapest I found reloads shipped was $17.30 a box for .40 and 9mm you can get for $14 or less. If you reload different story. I plan to do IPSC Production with my Glocks so G22 was a good choice I was told. All depends what you want to use the gun for. For $600-700 used you can get an entire set up of mags, gun, belt, case, holster, mag pouches, aftermarket sites and basic mod parts for a Glock. I don't think you could get a new metal, brand name gun itself for that price or even a used one!
 
misanthropist said:
Major downside with the G22: if you put a light on the light rail, you may find the gun is no longer reliable, and you experience FTEs on a regular basis.

If you aren't going to put a light on it, it should be fine.
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That can be fixed by installing a lighter recoil spring.
 
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