GLOCK 22
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The GLOCK 22 is a pistol manufactured by GLOCK. It is a GLOCK 17 modified to fire the .40 S&W ammunition. It uses a modified slide, frame, .40 S&W barrel and magazine but is otherwise near identical in looks to the GLOCK 17. It has a 15 round magazine capacity.
The GLOCK 22 has undergone 3 major revisions since its introduction in 1990 and current models are called 3rd generation GLOCK 22s.
The difference between the GLOCK 22 and the GLOCK 22C is that the barrel and slide are ported on the C model to reduce muzzle climb while shooting the pistol.
Like most GLOCK guns, the name is often referred to as a "Glock" and not as "GLOCK". According to GLOCK—the company that manufactures the gun—this is incorrect. GLOCK refers to all its guns with all uppercase letters.
The GLOCK 22 is one of the most popular sports and law enforcement pistols in the United States.
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Police Forces
The Glock 22 is the standard side-arm for many police forces, worldwide.
United States
- Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agents
Australia
Canada
See also
- GLOCK 17, the same gun chambered for 9 mm Luger.
- GLOCK 31, the same gun chambered for .357 SIG.
- Ramsey Stock 12, fictional gun, identical to the Glock 22.