PMCI - March 2021

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FIREARMS - GLOCK 44
GLOCK 44 REVIEW
Question? What happens when you cross the history’s most popular caliber with the world’s most popular
firearms manufacturer? Answer – You get the Glock model 44 chambered in .22 LR! For the diehard Glock
fan base, this was a long-awaited platform shooters had been awaiting for decades! - TS
These shooters had to sit by the side as they
watched companies such as S&W, SIG, Ruger,
even Colt release or license .22 versions of their
popular larger caliber handguns and rifles. Prior
to late December, only option for running .22
LR on a Glock platform came in the form of a
conversion unit from Tactical Solutions that was
almost as expensive is the base model Glock it
was meant to convert.
Finally, after much anticipation, the model 44 hit the market
just as we moved into the year 2020 and Glock shooters
rejoiced. I should know, because honestly, I was one of them.
After spending a half hour shooting a sample of the new pistol
on the range during SHOT SHOW 2020, I immediately requested
a sample for T&E as soon as I could. After a full year of working
with the G44 on the range teaching classes and honing my own
skills, the final report is in!
BEYOND PLINKING
As I write this article, the United States has crossed into a period
of widespread ammunition shortages due to the growth of
over 7.3 million new gun owners over the span of 2020. Major
ammo manufacturers report in at anywhere for 12 – 14 months
in backlogged orders. Unlike the common defensive calibers
such as 9mm, .45, 5.56, it is still easier to find bulk quantities
of .22 LR at affordable prices when in stock. Regardless of what
brings shooters to the range, they all have a common need for
affordable ammo and trigger time to have fun and grow their
skillset.
The hot “buzz” term for all these new and traditional gun
owners over the past two years has all been the same, Self
Defense! Between media fearmongering, increased national
violence and the rapid growth of powerhouse organizations
such as the United Concealed Carry Association, people have
flocked to firearms training. Professional firearms instructors
have seen vast increases in Concealed Carry, Basic, Advanced
firearms, Situational Awareness and First Aid courses. As an NRA
and USCCA Training Counselor, I have not only taught hundreds
of students during this span and before, but also been honored
to help certify new firearms instructors as well. I have seen how
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