Glock G22 Gen5 MOS
Glock Ges.m.b.H. · Pistol · In Production · 2022
Also known as: G22 Gen5 MOS, Glock 22 Gen 5 MOS
Overview
The Glock G22 Gen5 MOS 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 | 168 mm (6.61") |
| 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: Optics Ready, Modular Optic System, 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 MOS variant of the G22 platform.
Origin
Country of origin: Austria
Designer: Gaston Glock
Notes
The G22 Gen5 MOS shares the same weight and most dimensions as the standard Gen5 G22: 732g (25.82 oz) without magazine, 202mm overall length, 114mm barrel. The key difference is the MOS slide cut for optics mounting and the slightly longer sight radius (168mm vs 164mm). The MOS slide width remains 27.5mm (1.08 inches). The MOS system supports Trijicon RMR, Holosun, Leupold DeltaPoint Pro, and other popular red dot footprints via included adapter plates.
Background
The Glock 22 Gen5 MOS represents a curious intersection of firearms trends: adding the latest optics technology to a caliber that many consider yesterday's news. Yet for the thousands of agencies still running .40 S&W, the MOS variant offers a practical upgrade path -- adding a red dot sight to an existing duty caliber without the cost and logistics of a full platform change. It's a pragmatic solution for departments that have decades of .40 S&W ammunition contracts and training protocols they're not ready to abandon.