PMCI - March 2021

more so than using the Ruger Mark pistols. Students moving
from the feel of the factory Glock trigger and standard factory
Glock sights of the G44 to the same of the G17 or G19 was a
direct transfer of comfort and proficiency. Try as others may,
nothing feels and performs like a Glock than another Glock.
During the test period, the G44 was shot over 1500 rounds.
Aside from the occasional shooter induced error and two noted
failure to go into battery issues due to an extremely dirty
chamber, the G44 has not regularly had any malfunctions.
During the test process, fellow instructor, Tom Martin spoke
to me about an issue he had with his three G44 pistols. It
seems Tom had been given some bad ammo in which produced
above average chamber pressures. The results were ejectors
constantly breaking and needing replaced before the problem
was diagnosed. While this is a relatively simple fix, it still is not
something you wish to regularly deal with. Since having this
issue, Tom has reported zero issues afterwards.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Overall, I recommend the Glock model 44 for a myriad of
reasons. As a long time fan of the innovative Ruger Mark series
and the classic Browning Buckmark line of pistols, the one clear
advantage the Glock offers over the others is the one to one
ratio it shares with the Glock 19. (For those wondering, the
G44 it will not interchange slides with its larger caliber cousin.)
From the new shooter to the tactical officer or GSSF competition
shooter doing practice walk throughs with low budget live
fire, this pistol has to capability to make you a better thinker,
shooter and strategist if done correctly.
Retailing for US$430, the average market price found in the
local gun shop is right round US$399. I recommend this pistol
as a great training aid to many of the new NRA and USCCA
Instructors I certify to begin their teaching endeavors. The
accuracy, constant trigger pull, familiar size and weight make
for a perfect combination for an affordable pistol for training.
With the rising cost of ammunition and lack of availability,
the Glock 44 offers one of the best options on the market to
continue live fire training and to best educate others in the
process.
Many will agree that the concept of a .22 caliber version
of the most popular handgun platform was long overdue.
However, I applaud Glock for taking their time
to get it right the first time. The best way to really
appreciate G44 is to shoot one for yourself. Several
ranges across the country offer them to rent prior
to purchase. I highly recommend giving it a try. To
find out more about this model and other Glock
products, visit www.us.glock.com.
FIREARMS - GLOCK 44