Glock 44 / SIG p322

[Drinkthekoolaid]

Does anyone here have a g44 or p322?

Just looking for some first hand feedback if you've owned them and your opinions.

I'm thinking a .22 should be my next pistol purchase and they have caught my attention more than other models have.

 

[That_FNG]

I have a G44 that I bought a year ago. Got about 800 rounds thru it. Mine has been very reliable. If you like Glocks then you’ll like the G44. I run various CCI including mini mags/stingers, Aguila high velocity, Remington thunderbolts, and Winchester super X high velocity. Out of the 800 rounds I had 5 winchesters that failed to ignite on the first try which I attest to the ammo as I have had that happen before on other 22’s using the same ammo. Otherwise my G44 has been very reliable. It’s G19 size so it’s a great trainer if you have a G19. I like that it can take almost all G19 accessories like lights, holsters, sights etc.

Edit: I wanted to add that when the G44 first came out it had teething issues. At some point Glock seems to have corrected that. If you buy a G44 made in the last year and half you should be ok.

with regards to the sig P322 I have no time with it so I can’t speak on that gun personally. I will say that when I talked to sig about getting one they informed me that they have no plans to offer one without the threaded barrel or low capacity 10 round magazines and that it would not be legal in NYS. I am unsure if that has changed.

I would also bring up the Taurus TX22. That has been rock solid since day one. Seems as if Taurus really got that one right. I have handled it before and it felt well made and felt good in the hand with a decent trigger.

 

[Beerman]

Is the P322 NY compliant? I thought the barrel is threaded, and Sig wasn’t making a state compliant version? I’d like to shoot one, and own one, but I went with. Ruger SR22. I really like it, for what it’s worth.

 

[Steal2B]

I looked at and shot both in a free state. I liked the P322 better by every measure but it comes with a threaded barrel and SIG has no plans on making a NY unthreaded state compliant version.

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

Great feedback so far guys thanks

 

[That_FNG]

If your in wny I would let you shoot mine if you want to try out a G44. I haven’t seen a rental range with one for rental yet.

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

If your in wny I would let you shoot mine if you want to try out a G44. I haven’t seen a rental range with one for rental yet.

I really appreciate it. Yes I'm in wny. I did try a rental g44 in SC last year and thought it was super fun.

I liked it I just wanted to hear from owners since I only put 100 rds through a rental that's pretty limited experience.

Never ever saw a p322 in person and from the sounds of this thread it may not happen in NY. I'll have to look more into it.

 

[That_FNG]

I really appreciate it. Yes I'm in wny. I did try a rental g44 in SC last year and thought it was super fun.

I liked it I just wanted to hear from owners since I only put 100 rds through a rental that's pretty limited experience.

Never ever saw a p322 in person and from the sounds of this thread it may not happen in NY. I'll have to look more into it.

One thing i like a lot about the G44 is that it breaks down like any other Glock and that it feels just like any other Glock. It feels like a real pistol that shoots 22 instead of one of those zinc alloy pistols that just feel like an imitation of a real pistol.

 

[GTN]

I have a g44 and agree with everything FNG said

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

Does anyone have any ownership experience with the tx22? They seem legal here

 

[garyv350]

Just bought a GSG Firefly. Runs flawless with any ammo. Very happy with it.

 

[Justincase]

I have both the the G44 and the TX22. The TX22 has 10x as many rounds through it without a single failure of any kind. The G44 despite having way fewer rounds through it has hiccuped about as much as you would expect a semi auto 22 to do so. That’s not really an indictment of the G44 but side by side, the TX22 is a way better gun, especially for the money.

 

[That_FNG]

I have both the the G44 and the TX22. The TX22 has 10x as many rounds through it without a single failure of any kind. The G44 despite having way fewer rounds through it has hiccuped about as much as you would expect a semi auto 22 to do so. That’s not really an indictment of the G44 but side by side, the TX22 is a way better gun, especially for the money.

I second that. The only thing that stopped me from getting a TX22 was that it is not friendly to left handed shooters because of its design.

 

[kemo357]

I have the TX22, G44 and the S&W 22 compact.

TX22 is awesome, it has a good trigger and is accurate but as previously said being a lefty, it is not the best design. Spent cases bounce off of my thumb and cause malfunctions.

I have an older G44, it has had some feeding issues. Still a solid gun for my practice needs. Extremely similar to the G19 minus the weight and works with the dryfire mag.

The S&W has been a very solid shooter. It’s on the smaller side for me but has been very reliable.

Sorry, zero experience with the P322.

I’m in WNY too. Depending on your location I will offer up meeting to shoot them if you’d like.

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

I have the TX22, G44 and the S&W 22 compact.

TX22 is awesome, it has a good trigger and is accurate but as previously said being a lefty, it is not the best design. Spent cases bounce off of my thumb and cause malfunctions.

I have an older G44, it has had some feeding issues. Still a solid gun for my practice needs. Extremely similar to the G19 minus the weight and works with the dryfire mag.

The S&W has been a very solid shooter. It’s on the smaller side for me but has been very reliable.

Sorry, zero experience with the P322.

I’m in WNY too. Depending on your location I will offer up meeting to shoot them if you’d like.

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Sweet feedback thanks.

Which is your favorite?

Which has the most and least malfunctions?

Which one is most or least picky on ammo?

 

[Justincase]

I have the smith as well. Like that one a lot. It’s small though. Very reliable. About the same as the Glock. Trigger is better than the Glock. They make a non compact version too. Walther makes the PPQ in 22lr. Shoots great. Most comfortable of all of them in my opinion. Can be finicky before being broken in though.

 

[kemo357]

Sweet feedback thanks.

Which is your favorite?

Which has the most and least malfunctions?

Which one is most or least picky on ammo?

My favorite is the Glock only because it suits my practice needs better. However I think that the Taurus is a very good gun and has out performed MY G44 as far as malfunctions go. I don't know what you are looking to get out of this purchase but if it is just for an all around fun plinker 22 I would recommend the Taurus...unless you are cursed with leftitis.

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

Update,

I went to Wolcott today because I had an urge to shoot on short notice without planning ahead.

While there I noticed they sold the p322. So naturally I wanted to check it out. It felt really good for a .22 I would describe it as similar to a p365 macro or if they made a p365 full size. While I was there messing with it another guy came in to pick one up he ordered, which he immediately took into the range to test out. He was really helpful since he saw me checking them out he let me shoot his brand new out of the box p322. I was very impressed. 0 malfunctions and it wasn't even lubed or cleaned. Super accurate easy to use fiber optic sights, pointed nice. No recoil, it was stupid fun. First 10 shots I took were a really tight grouping maybe best I've had in awhile.

The only other .22lr I've shot was the g44. I really liked how it shot but I was absolutely noticeably more accurate with the p322.

I think I have the bug to get one now.

(Oh and I asked about the threaded barrel, they pin/weld it) before it leaves the store.

 

[kemo357]

Get whatever one you like and shoot the hell out of it!

 

[kemo357]

Where did this end up?

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

Where did this end up?

I bought a p322 about a month ago but haven't been able to take it out yet. That's why I've been all over your p322 thread

 

[kemo357]

Well damn. You wanna come shoot with me in my spot? We can do backflip shots, through legs shots, upside down shots and howl at the moon!