Glock 22 3rd Generation Reviews

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Good Points: Reliable, well constructed, accurate, light, comes with one year factory warranty

Bad Points: Plastic stock sights, no external manual safety

General comments: The 3rd Generation Glock 22 is one of, if not the, most prolific pistols in the United States. The main reasons for this are its wide use by police agencies, as well as it being chambered in .40, which is in wide use by local, state, and federal agencies. The reasons those agencies choose the Glock also makes it a good choice for those who can legally own and carry firearms. It is a well made weapon, light, easy to shoot well, and will not break the bank. The refurbished pistols offer an even better deal to those who want to try a Glock, or are in need of a good pistol, without having to pay new-pistol prices.

The Glock 22 is a full-size pistol with a 4.49 in. (114 mm) barrel, weighs 22.92 oz. (650 g) empty, and a magazine capacity of 15 rounds, where legal. This particular pistol is a 3rd generation pistol, which means it has the finger grooves on the grip. Some like these, others don't. It does not bear on the function of the pistol, although some find them uncomfortable.

From the box, the pistol did look like a used ("previously owned" if you prefer) pistol, but was in good shape. There is some wear around the front corners of the slide from normal use. There were no other outward cosmetic defects. There were signs of use on the barrel and feed ramp, but nothing out of the ordinary. After field stripping the pistol, I found nothing that looked out of the ordinary. Mechanically, it seemed to be in good shape.

After firing over 2500 rounds through this pistol, I am quite pleased with it. I have shot everything from FMJ to very abbreviated JHPs (in the 155 gr. to 180 gr. weight range) with zero malfunctions. Accuracy is in the 2 to 3 inch range at 25 yards, which is perfectly acceptable for a service or defense pistol. In short, it looks, feels, runs, and shoots like a Glock, only cheaper. And you get a one year warranty.

The pistol has the stock plastic sights which many dislike. I have never had a problem with them, but others like to change them out. Also, as with all Glock pistols, there is no external manual safety. This is not a problem if you handle it, or any weapon, in a responsible manner - that means finger off the trigger until yo are ready to fire. As stated above, the pistol doesn't look like a new pistol. Expect some signs of previous use.

The Glock 22 is a little large for (legal) concealed carry, although it can be done. The best role for this pistol, in my opinion, is either as a service weapon or for home defense. It also makes a fun range gun and would be well siuted for competition in things like IDPA, for example.

If you want a Glock that comes with everyting but the new price, and don't mind a little wear, the refurbished Glocks are every bit as good as the new. Prices will vary on location, condition of the pistol, and availability, but they generally range from $389 to $450 (US).