Overview
The GLOCK G44 .22 Long Rifle semi-automatic handgun provides a reliable and economical platform for skill development, training, and recreational shooting. Engineered to replicate the feel and functionality of larger caliber GLOCK pistols, the G44 integrates advanced material science with established GLOCK design principles, offering a consistent and familiar operational experience. This pistol is an effective tool for shooters seeking a cost-effective method to maintain proficiency or introduce new users to the GLOCK system.
Key Features
Hybrid Slide Construction
The G44 features an innovative hybrid steel and polymer slide. This construction mitigates weight, ensuring reliable cycling with various .22 Long Rifle ammunition types, a critical factor for rimfire pistol performance. The reduced mass contributes to a balanced feel, closely approximating the handling characteristics of a GLOCK 19.
GLOCK Ergonomics and Controls
Designed with the established GLOCK Safe Action System, the G44 maintains the familiar trigger feel and operational safety. Its polymer frame incorporates the GLOCK Modular Backstrap System, allowing for grip customization to optimize shooter interface. The pistol also features an ambidextrous slide stop lever and a reversible magazine catch, enhancing adaptability for diverse shooters.
Precision-Machined Barrel
Each G44 is equipped with a precision-machined barrel specifically designed and optimized for .22 Long Rifle ammunition. This barrel ensures consistent projectile trajectory and contributes to the pistol’s inherent accuracy potential.
Adjustable Sights
The G44 includes adjustable polymer sights, providing the capability for windage and elevation adjustments. This feature allows shooters to fine-tune the point of impact for different ammunition types or shooting preferences, enhancing practical accuracy.
Optimized Magazine Design
The included 10-round magazines are specifically engineered for reliable feeding and presentation of .22 Long Rifle cartridges, minimizing common rimfire feeding issues.
Technical Specifications
- **Caliber:** .22 Long Rifle
- **Capacity:** 10 + 1 Rounds
- **Barrel Length:** 4.02 inches (102 mm)
- **Overall Length:** 7.28 inches (185 mm)
- **Slide Length:** 6.77 inches (172 mm)
- **Overall Width:** 1.26 inches (32 mm)
- **Slide Width:** 1.00 inch (25.5 mm)
- **Height w/ Magazine:** 5.04 inches (128 mm)
- **Weight (Unloaded w/ Empty Mag):** 12.63 oz (358 g)
- **Trigger Pull:** ~5.5 lbs (25 N) (Standard GLOCK Safe Action)
- **Frame Material:** Polymer
- **Slide Material:** Steel & Polymer Hybrid
- **Sights:** Adjustable Polymer
- **Safety:** GLOCK Safe Action System
