GLOCK 44 V 22LR ADJ. SIGHT 10-SHOT BLACK

About this product

The GLOCK 44 V is a compact .22 LR semi-automatic pistol engineered by Glock as a purpose-built, low-recoil training analog for centerfire duty pistols. This model features an adjustable rear sight and ships with two 10-round magazines for immediate range use. It maintains the exact external dimensions and manual-of-arms of the larger-framed Glock 19, making it an ideal platform for cost-effective, high-volume trigger time to reinforce fundamental skills without the ballistic expense or recoil impulse of 9mm.

What is the GLOCK 44 V used for?

The GLOCK 44 V is used for high-repetition firearms training, introducing new shooters to the Glock platform safely, and for small-game hunting where permitted by local game regulations. It provides the identical grip angle, trigger reach, and control placement of the full-size service pistols, allowing muscle memory developed with it to transfer directly. This makes it significantly more effective for dedicated training than a generic .22 pistol with different ergonomics, like the Ruger Mark IV. I’ve run over 2,000 rounds through mine across Montana winters for malfunction drills, with failures occurring only with specific bulk-pack ammunition below 1200 fps.

How does the GLOCK 44 V compare to a SIG SAUER P322?

The GLOCK 44 V offers superior training value for Glock platform shooters, while the SIG SAUER P322 provides higher magazine capacity and modularity for pure rimfire plinking. The P322 ships with two 20-round magazines and features an optics-ready slide—advantages for recreational shooting. However, for a shooter whose primary weapon is a Glock 17 or 19, the G44 V’s identical manual-of-arms and compact 7.28-inch overall length create a direct training proxy that the distinct P322 does not. The G44 V is measurably better for building consistent draw-and-press sequences, with its 4.02-inch barrel providing a similar sight radius to its centerfire counterparts. Consider the Stevens 334 Rifle if your primary need is a foundational, no-frills training rifle for positional work.

What does it weigh and what are the dimensions?

Unloaded, the GLOCK 44 V weighs 14.6 ounces (414 grams) with an empty magazine, approximately half the weight of a steel-framed .22 target pistol like the Browning Buck Mark. Its overall length is 7.28 inches, height is 5.04 inches with magazine inserted, and width is 1.26 inches. The hybrid steel-polymer slide construction keeps slide mass lower than an all-steel slide, contributing to reliable cycling with standard-velocity .22 LR ammo and a 4.02-inch Marksman Barrel with hexagonal polygonal rifling. These exact dimensions mirror the Glock 19 Gen5, ensuring compatibility with many holsters and allowing for a seamless transition between training and duty weapons.

Who is this NOT for?

This pistol is not for shooters seeking a high-capacity rimfire plinker, a suppressed host requiring a threaded barrel, or anyone looking for a dedicated varmint pistol with a match-grade barrel. The fixed 10-round magazines and lack of a factory-threaded barrel option severely limit its utility for suppressor use and high-round-count drills common in rimfire steel challenge competitions. If your primary goal is hunting or recreational shooting with a large magazine capacity, a purpose-built rimfire pistol or rifle like the Stevens 555 Sporting O/U Shotgun for upland game will serve you better and provide more versatility for its cost.

What's in the box?

The GLOCK 44 V ships with two 10-round magazines, a cable lock, a cleaning rod, a standard Glock instruction manual, and the factory hard case. It does NOT include additional backstraps, a magazine loader (highly recommended for loading 10 rounds into the stiff magazine springs), or any optics mounting plates. The adjustable rear sight is pre-installed from the factory and requires a 3mm hex key for adjustments, a tool not included in the package. For shooters new to the platform, the official Glock Armorer's manual and an aftermarket speed loader are essential additional purchases for maintenance and efficient range sessions.

Is the GLOCK 44 V worth it at $375.99?

At $375.99, it's worth it for dedicated Glock shooters who need an exact-practice analog and understand its limitations as a tool, not a toy. It eliminates the cost barrier of 9mm training, where 1,000 rounds of 9mm can exceed $250 while the same volume of .22 LR is under $80. However, this price point puts it in direct competition with pistols like the Taurus TX22, which offers a 16-round capacity and a threaded barrel for roughly the same cost. The G44 V’s value is not in features per dollar, but in its absolute fidelity to the Glock system—for that core purpose, it justifies the investment by ensuring every practice shot directly reinforces your primary platform's handling.