Glock G22 Gen5
Glock Ges.m.b.H. · Pistol · In Production · 2022
Also known as: G22 Gen5, Glock 22 Gen 5
Overview
The Glock G22 Gen5 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in .40 S&W, produced by Glock Ges.m.b.H.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 732 g (25.8 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 1058 g (37.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 202 mm (7.95") |
| Barrel Length | 114 mm (4.49") |
| Height | 140 mm (5.51") |
| Width | 34 mm (1.34") |
| Sight Radius | 164 mm (6.46") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Safe Action |
| Trigger Pull | 26 N (5.8 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 15 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 308 m/s (1010 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 546 J (403 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1800 m (1968 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 250 mm (9.84") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | NDLC |
Calibers
- .40 S&W · primary — also known as .40 Smith & Wesson, 10x22mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Trigger Safety, Firing Pin Safety, Drop Safety
- Features: Polymer Frame, Safe Action Trigger, Polygonal Rifling, Accessory Rail, Ambidextrous Slide Stop, Reversible Mag Release, Flared Mag Well, Marksman Barrel, Rough Textured Frame, No Finger Grooves, Front Slide Serrations, Modular Backstrap System
Base model
Service history
Operators
- U.S. Law Enforcement (various agencies)
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
Production
Production years: 2022-present
Gen5 variant of the G22 platform. The G22 has been in production since 1990.
Origin
Country of origin: Austria
Designer: Gaston Glock
Notes
The G22 Gen5 arrived in 2022, relatively late in the Gen5 cycle as the .40 S&W market had contracted significantly with many agencies transitioning to 9mm. Weight without magazine is 732g (25.82 oz), heavier than the Gen4 at 645g due to the heavier Gen5 slide design. Barrel length is 114mm (4.49 inches), overall length 202mm (7.95 inches). The Gen5 trigger pull is reduced to 26N from the Gen4's 28N. Despite the industry trend toward 9mm, the G22 Gen5 remains relevant for agencies committed to .40 S&W.
Background
The Glock 22 Gen5 arrived at an ironic moment in firearms history: just as the .40 S&W cartridge it championed was falling out of favor. After dominating law enforcement for over two decades, the .40 S&W lost ground rapidly in the mid-2010s as the FBI switched back to 9mm and agencies followed. Yet Glock still invested in a full Gen5 upgrade for the G22, acknowledging that millions of .40 caliber Glock magazines, holsters, and training programs still exist across American law enforcement. The Gen5 G22 is both a refinement of a proven platform and perhaps a farewell tour for the .40 S&W era.