Are the bugs worked out on the G44 22lr?

[teddy12b]

I'm looking at a Glock 44 in 22lr as a trainer. From the reviews I've seen so far it's all about light primer strikes and being picky on ammo. Most of those reviews are from when the pistols first came out. I'm hoping now people will chime in saying how great theirs is and how much they love it. What's the verdict?

 

[Joegrz308]

I have absolutely no issues with mine. It is a couple of years old.

 

[derrickgoins]

About 18 months in to mine and no issues. Shot mostly suppressed. I've had a decent mix of ammo - Federal, Winchester, and Remington.

 

[teddy12b]

That's exactly what I was hoping to hear. My next thought goes directly to speed loaders that would work with the gun. I'd love to find something like the mcfadden lightning grip that'd work for the G44 if anyone knows of something like that.

 

[LongRangeBushy]

I have 3. All with several thousand rounds each from students and classes. Short of the occasional limp wristed grip all functions as they should…

 

[Patched]

Good to hear the positive experiences. I picked up one a few months ago but haven't shot it yet. I was disappointed to read (after I bought it) that people were experiencing reliability problems. Now, I'm going to get it cleaned and lubed and take it to the range.

 

[bloodandgutsmurphy]

I bought one from a friend earlier this year. He purchased it in April of 2020. I put a box or two through it and it ran fine. My guess is that I was shooting Blazer 32 grain

 

[DadSmith]

I'm looking at a Glock 44 in 22lr as a trainer. From the reviews I've seen so far it's all about light primer strikes and being picky on ammo. Most of those reviews are from when the pistols first came out. I'm hoping now people will chime in saying how great theirs is and how much they love it. What's the verdict?

What are you talking about? It's perfection right off the assembly line.

 

[teddy12b]

What are you talking about? It's perfection right off the assembly line.

LOL, I picked one up yesterday and put a 50rd box of some off the shelf ammo last night. It looks and feels like a glock, but it's as reliable as a ruger so I get to work on clearing jams as an added bonus. I ran all 50rds last night and I had 1 or 2 full mags work as they should. My plans are to run federal automatch 22lr ammo through it ultimately because that's what I stock up on. This is 100% for a training gun for new shooters to get used to a glock, so in that regard it'll work regardless of reliability.

 

[gglass]

Yes, it has finally been perfected and renamed. The perfected product is now known as a Sig P322.

 

[zachcz]

Unless a huge Glock fan I would not waste time or money. The two I’ve had ran fine but not super accurate and doesn’t seem to be same quality as other options. The tx22 is king of polymer duty style 22s at the moment. The p322 probably a close second but also 150-175 dollars more than tx. Downfall of sig is the mags can be finicky to load.

 

[STEEL CORE]

My wife’s first FFL buy at a Rural King (Greenwood I think)
No issues.

 

[Ed steinberry]

I'm looking at a Glock 44 in 22lr as a trainer. From the reviews I've seen so far it's all about light primer strikes and being picky on ammo. Most of those reviews are from when the pistols first came out. I'm hoping now people will chime in saying how great theirs is and how much they love it. What's the verdict?

Man I bought one right when they came out. Idk if I just got lucky or what but mine runs super well. Occasional jam like I would expect with any .22lr but I’m talking like 1 out of 100 rounds. Again, it sounds like I just got lucky with mine but I really love it.

 

[BE Mike]

Downfall of sig is the mags can be finicky to load.

The mags of the Sig P322 have to be loaded one round at a time, only pulling down on the magazine button enough for one round. Not a "downfall" at all unless one is totally inept or impatient to the point of being out of control. BTW, with quality ammo, the gun is accurate for what it is. Standing, unsupported (with quality ammo) it is no great feat to keep the majority of the rounds in a 2" circle at 25 yards. That's not bullseye competition accuracy, but not bad for what it is. The gun's light weight and trigger are the limiting factor. I expect that the pistol will shoot much better from a rest, especially a machine rest.

 

[Lefty Red]

I have two, both purchased within the last 18 months. No issues, and I consider them great trainers for those that use a Glock.

 

[wtburnette]

I have a funny story related to the G44. Was at the range on Friday with a buddy doing a little GPT and there was a lady two lanes down who kept looking over. Finally I walked over and she said, "can you help me? I took a class recently but can't remember how to load the magazines". I said sure and showed her how to load the mags. I wanted to start a conversation to see if there was anything else she needed and said "nice gun, is that a Glock 44?" and she said "no, it's only a .22"...

 

[teddy12b]

I have a funny story related to the G44. Was at the range on Friday with a buddy doing a little GPT and there was a lady two lanes down who kept looking over. Finally I walked over and she said, "can you help me? I took a class recently but can't remember how to load the magazines". I said sure and showed her how to load the mags. I wanted to start a conversation to see if there was anything else she needed and said "nice gun, is that a Glock 44?" and she said "no, it's only a .22"...

At least she took a class and was trying to put some practice time in. She's the type of rookie why I don't worry about telling them "it's a magazine, not a clip". I think it's great she's putting in the effort even if she gets the model # and caliber mixed up. We all started somewhere.

 

[cedartop]

Mine runs 100% with HV ammo. Standard velocity no so much.

 

[doddg]

I bought one not long after they came out & put 2000 rounds through it with a dozen brands of ammo.
I posted here about my journey with it.
It ran fine with not liking about 3 brands of ammo.
It shot inconsistently in my 1.75" circles at 21' to suit me, but I enjoyed it for the 2000 rounds.
When I got to trimming the safe, it didn't make the cut.

 

[NoSaintJoe]

Last thing I thought Glock would make. But I’m glad they did, works fine with a lot of different ammo.