Glock 22 Gen5
- Category
- Pistol
- Barrel
- 114 mm
- Weight, empty
- 732 g
- Introduced
- 2020
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Glock 22 Gen5 is the fifth generation of Glock's full-size .40 S&W service pistol and the most widely adopted law enforcement handgun in American history. Originally introduced in 1990 - the same year as the .40 S&W cartridge itself - the Glock 22 beat Smith & Wesson's own Model 4006 to dealer shelves despite S&W co-developing the round. The .40 S&W was created in the aftermath of the 1986 FBI Miami shootout to bridge the gap between the 9mm Parabellum and .45 ACP, and the Glock 22 became the primary vehicle for its adoption across U.S. law enforcement. In 1997, the FBI officially adopted the Glock 22 for uniformed FBI Police, triggering a cascade of agency adoptions that saw Glock claim over 65% of the U.S. law enforcement market. The Gen5 variant, introduced in 2020, brings a redesigned wider and heavier slide paired with a stronger recoil spring assembly for improved controllability of the .40 S&W's snappier recoil, along with the Glock Marksman Barrel (GMB) with enhanced polygonal rifling, nDLC finish, flared magazine well, ambidextrous slide stop, and removal of finger grooves.
The Glock 22 was introduced the same year as the .40 S&W cartridge itself (1990) and beat Smith & Wesson's own Model 4006 to dealer shelves despite S&W co-developing the round. The FBI's 1997 adoption triggered a cascade that saw Glock claim over 65% of the U.S. law enforcement market.
The Gen5 upgrade for the .40 S&W models arrived in 2020, three years after the 9mm Gen5 pistols debuted in 2017. The Gen5 G22 features a wider slide (27.5mm vs previous generations) and heavier slide mass with a stronger recoil spring to better manage .40 S&W recoil impulse. Standard magazine capacity is 15 rounds, with optional 10 and 22-round magazines available. The Glock 22 shares the same frame dimensions as the Glock 17 but has a slightly different slide and barrel to accommodate the larger .40 S&W cartridge. The MOS (Modular Optic System) variant adds precision-machined slide cuts for mounting red dot optics. While many agencies have transitioned back to 9mm in recent years (including the FBI which switched to the Glock 19M in 2016), the Glock 22 remains in widespread service and Glock continues to produce it in Gen5 configuration. The compact variant is the Glock 23 (13-round capacity) and the subcompact is the Glock 27 (9-round capacity), both in .40 S&W.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Glock Ges.m.b.H.
- Category
- Pistol
- Country
- Austria
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2020
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 114 mm
- Overall length
- 202 mm
- Height
- 140 mm
- Width
- 34 mm
- Sight radius
- 164 mm
- Weight, empty
- 732 g
- Weight, loaded
- 1.06 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Short recoil
- Firing mechanism
- Striker fired
- Trigger
- Safe action
- Trigger pull
- 26.0 N
- Capacity
- 15
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Polymer
- Slide
- Steel
- Barrel
- Steel
- Finish
- NDLC
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 302 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 532 J
- Effective range
- 50 m
- Maximum range
- 1500 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Ambidextrous slide stop
Reversible mag release
Flared mag well
Accessory rail
Marksman barrel
Rough textured frame
Front serrations
No finger grooves
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 75 .40 S&W pistols | 732 g | 734 g | Near the median |
| Overall lengthAmong 75 .40 S&W pistols | 202 mm | 185 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 75 .40 S&W pistols | 114 mm | 102 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 75 .40 S&W pistols | 15 | 11 | Among the largest capacities |
Answers
Questions about the Glock 22 Gen5
How much does the Glock 22 Gen5 weigh?
The Glock 22 Gen5 weighs 732 g (1.61 lb) empty and 1.06 kg (2.33 lb) loaded.
What caliber is the Glock 22 Gen5?
The Glock 22 Gen5 is chambered in .40 S&W.
How many rounds does the Glock 22 Gen5 hold?
The Glock 22 Gen5 holds 15 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Glock 22 Gen5?
The Glock 22 Gen5 is 202 mm (7.95 in) long overall, with a 114 mm (4.49 in) barrel.
Who makes the Glock 22 Gen5?
The Glock 22 Gen5 is made by Glock Ges.m.b.H. (Austria). It was designed by Gaston Glock.
When was the Glock 22 Gen5 introduced?
The Glock 22 Gen5 was introduced in 2020.
How does the Glock 22 Gen5 operate?
The Glock 22 Gen5 uses a short recoil action, and its firing mechanism is striker fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
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Provenance
What the record holds
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In service
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- 1997
- Drug Enforcement Administration
- United States
- United States Marshals Service
- United States
- Los Angeles Police Department
- United States
- Baltimore Police Department
- United States
- Miami Police Department
- United States
- Maryland State Police
- United States
- Missouri State Highway Patrol
- United States
- Kansas City Police Department
- United States
- Alaska State Troopers
- United States
Provenance
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