Glock 22,23, & 24| Full Review of the .40 S&W

The .40 S&W from Glock has been the chosen caliber for countless law enforcement organizations across the country.

The Glock 22 and Glock 23 have released the new Gen 5 models in the MOS model and standard model. This blog will focus on everything you need to know before you buy the newest Glock 22, 23, & 24. The 9mm has been a staple with many police organizations across the country for decades.

However, since ballistics are constantly changing and being improved upon, the heavier caliber pistols are becoming more popular. This is because the new propellants and powders are more efficient and are able to reduce felt recoil without losing accuracy.

What is a .40 S&W?

The .40 S&W is a rimless cartridge built from the 10mm Auto cartridge. The .40 S&W was developed was specifically designed for law enforcement officers (LEOs) as a response to LEOs being outgunned in gunfights. The neck and rim diameter are the same as the 10mm Auto cartridge to be able to accommodate the larger load for a small pistol primer. The .40 S&W also has more maximum pressure (35,000 psi versus 33,000 psi) than the 10mm to give this cartridge added stopping power and accuracy over distance. With the added power and less felt recoil than the .45 ACP, many LEOs prefer this caliber over both the 9mm and .45 ACP.

Specs

Glock 22

The Glock 22 is the most popular law enforcement pistol in the country. Most police departments buy their guns in bulk to save money and keep their arsenal uniform across their organization. There have been more Glock 22’s bought by law enforcement organizations than any other pistol on the market due to the power of the .40 S&W. The Gen 4 is the model most officers have now. However, the Gen 5 MOS model has been recently released and I haven’t met anyone who doesn’t love the Gen 5 MOS.

The Gen 4 Glock 22 features the patented Rough Textured Frame (RTF) and the dual recoil spring are designed to ensure durability, longevity, and reliability is always maintained. Very few gun companies can make the same reliability claims that Glock can make. With a 7.95″ length and a 5.51″ height this pistol is perfect for open carry situations like cops do every day. The reversible enlarged magazine catch is ambidextrous and can be reversed in seconds.

Glock 22 Gen 5 MOS

The Glock 22 Gen 5 Modular Optic System (MOS) is designed to make shooting easier and more precise. The Glock MOS models are normally used for competitive shooting but more people are wanting them for home defense. The MOS model is designed to make the pistol compatible with any optic available on the market. Most shooters prefer the Vortex Venom or the Trijicon RMRcc. The Glock 22 Gen 5 MOS is almost identical to the specs of the standard pistol, except for the line of sight(LOS). By creating a longer line of sight, the MOS model allows for quicker target acquisition.

Specs

Glock 23 Gen 5

The Glock 23 has started to slowly replace the Glock 22 for many law enforcement organizations because it’s more compact. at 7.28″ and only 5.08″ in height, the Glock 23 can be more easily concealed and carried. The Glock 23 is also 3 oz. lighter when fully loaded and offers the same stopping power and reliability as the Glock 22. From the LEOs that I personally know, none of them like the Glock 23 over the Glock 22. This could be partly based on how well they know the Glock 22, but all have complained about the size of the Glock 23. The grip of the Glock 23 isn’t as long, so most officers with medium to large-sized hands have a harder time gripping the gun than the full-sized Glock 22.

Specs

Glock 23 MOS Gen 5

The majority of all police organizations have very specific rules and guidelines about what they’re allowed to add to their guns. May organizations don’t allow optics or extended mags. However, if you’re allowed to own the MOS model, I highly recommend paying a few extra $100 and buy the Glock 23 Gen MOS. The ability to add tall iron sights to aim even if your optic goes out is a great feature to have. I included an extended grip attachment above to fix the issue of the grip being too short.

The Glock 24 is completely different than the 22 & 23 due to being the long-slide model. The Glock 24 is perfect for competitive shooting and home defense with its 8″ line of sight for rapid target acquisition. At a full length of 9.57,” the Glock 24 is a gun that’s completely unable to be used as a concealed carry unless you’re willing to wear a trench coat. My favorite part of the Glock 24 is the reduction in recoil due to the longer slide and heavier frame. the Glock 24 makes for a great home defense gun because I believe it’s easier to shoot and it’s bigger frame handles the recoil better than the other .40 calibers.