Glock 44
Glock Ges.m.b.H. · Pistol · In Production · 2020
Also known as: G44
Overview
The Glock 44 is Glock's first rimfire pistol, chambered in .22 Long Rifle and introduced in 2020. Built on the compact Glock 19 frame footprint, it pairs a polymer frame with a unique lightweight hybrid slide that combines a steel insert encased in a polymer shell, reducing weight and felt recoil. It uses a simple blowback action, ships with adjustable sights and the Glock Marksman Barrel, and accepts the same accessory rail and holster ecosystem as the Glock 19, making it a popular low-cost trainer and recreational plinker.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 415 g (14.6 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 465 g (16.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 185 mm (7.28") |
| Barrel Length | 102 mm (4.02") |
| Height | 128 mm (5.04") |
| Width | 32 mm (1.26") |
| Sight Radius | 165 mm (6.50") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Safe Action |
| Trigger Pull | 26 N (5.8 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 343 m/s (1125 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 159 J (117 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 25 m (27 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1500 m (1640 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Polygonal |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | NDLC |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 5.6x15mmR, .22 Long Rifle Rimfire
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Trigger Safety, Firing Pin Safety, Drop Safety
- Features: Hybrid Steel Polymer Slide, Adjustable Rear Sight, Glock Marksman Barrel, Accessory Rail, Reversible Mag Catch, Dry Fire Safe
Production
Production years: 2020-present
Glock's first .22 LR rimfire model; ongoing production
Origin
Country of origin: Austria
Notes
The hybrid steel/polymer slide is the G44's defining engineering feature, allowing reliable blowback cycling of the low-energy .22 LR cartridge. Unlike most rimfire pistols, the G44 can be safely dry-fired. Magazine capacity is 10 rounds in standard markets; extended 15-round magazines are available where legal.
Background
After decades of building only centerfire pistols, Glock finally entered the rimfire market in 2020 with the G44 - and to make a .22 LR reliably cycle Glock's heavy slide design, engineers invented a hybrid slide with a steel breech insert wrapped in polymer, a first for the company.