Glock G22 Gen 5 - Finally a different caliber!

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[@christophermead9800]

There is absolutely a benefit of carrying a .40 or .45 over 9mm. I understand that modern bullets and powder have made 9mm much more effective, but the same advancements have been applied to the big bore cartridges as well. The result being that .40 and .45 have become much more effective than they were in the past. Modern ammunition advancements are not unique to just 9mm. I do see the benefit of higher capacity firearms in regard to 9mm, but the fact remains that .40 and .45 caliber are much more effective calibers. It comes down to individual preference. Do you want higher capacity or a more powerful caliber? That is simply what it comes down to.

[@frug5629]

Seems to me that the Glock 22 is a good compromise for those two desires. Power and good capacity. And I agree with your other assessment. It comes down to preference and what your shooting abilities are at that time. But in my personal opinion, you should always try and max out the power you can get away with. Shot placement is good, but power can make those shots even more efficient.

[@analogueoverdigital929]

Exactly. A 9mm +p is nothing compared to a .40 +p or a .45 +p.....

[@jameylane1591]

If you really study the ballistics tests you'll see that expansion is about the same however .40s tend to have better penetration on average than 9's. I never switched to 9mm.

[@bunbun8917]

Man you got it dead on 👍🏽 Plus with the redesigned recoil spring setup and thickened slide the recoil is SO much more manageable. Especially if you throw a WML on the front of it. Swear the recoil is almost neck and neck with a hot loaded 9mm

[@commonsense7787]

This channel is always solid. I’d just like to add that 40sw ALWAYS out performs 9mm is ballistic testing. Sometimes is close. But never better.

[@AncientMorbidity1991]

That’s debatable in some cases such as the extreme defender ammo available. The 40 pushes 1500 fps at most but the 9mm pushes 1800 fps or more and can’t defeat some body armor. I love the .40 and I’m considering switching back to it because i really would love the mos g22 with a 509T on it, that’s the optic I prefer on my mos g17 it’s pretty a cool optic.

[@Brazilian.Off.Duty.Cop.]

@@AncientMorbidity1991 I don´t know where did you see the extreme defender ammo doing 1800fps in 9mm lol

[@AncientMorbidity1991]

@@Brazilian.Off.Duty.Cop. I’m confused on how you haven’t seen this ammo?? Look up 68 grain +p extreme defender and maybe you’ll find it bud lol.🤦‍♂️

[@losi8ightyew]

@@AncientMorbidity1991 Bro, if we were after speed and punching through stuff we'd use the liberty defense .40 at 2000 FPS. I got 2101 outta my 5.25 .40 xdm over a chrono. lol Also, the 9mm you were quoting is HIGHLY +p, overpressure. You WILL blow up your gun feeding that stuff mag after mag at a time. The difference is, we dont have to run ours overpressure to get respectable numbers with bullets that yours could never handle at given speeds. For example, if you tried to shoot that underwood .40 load, 100 grain bullet @ 1500 FPS out of your 9mm you'd blow your gun up😂🤣 EDIT: And yes, you can get +p .40. Triton makes it and buffalo bore...or you can handload it +p with a fully supported chamber.😈Even +p the 9mm will NEVER hit the energy numbers of a .40. Our numbers are 500-600 ft lbs of energy, your +p is usually in the 300's. lol. I like 9mm but it aint better than .40 in NO way other than girls can shoot it.

[@AncientMorbidity1991]

@@losi8ightyew First off liberty defense is a gimmick round, second you can most definitely shoot that 9mm ammo without worrying about it blowing up or whatever you were talking about! And btw you should do more research on 9mm and ammo in general because my defenders going 1,800 fps generate 489 ft lbs of energy. And 9mm is arguably better than .40 but that sounds more like an opinion than a fact since you shows clear bias and are misinformed!

[@richardfiedler2201]

I'm what you would call a Glock fanboy beginning of 1990. This review has probably been the best Glock review I've seen yet.

[@jthrelf]

The Gen5 .40s have a slightly wider and heavier slide than previous Gens. My guess is this is to allow the mechanisms to endure the harsher recoil of the .40.

[@jubjub905]

Still it leaves the question open about the locking block, unless the slide is supposed to really take that much energy negating the 3rd pin

[@centurian318]

Glock is supposed to be updating all their lines to Gen 5, so a Glock 20 with a two pin frame will be interesting

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I would not call .40S&W recoil harsh or "punishing" . Unless you reload or use super powerful loads high KE it's not much worse than 9mm +P. I'm 50 and my hand would sting after shooting 100-200 230gr FMJs at a indoor range.

[@RKHarm24]

Slide supposedly from the Glock 45 GAP pistols.

[@dmcs2701]

Yes, I am agree.

[@DocMitchell69]

I’m glad they’re expanding, but I still want a 21 Gen 5.

[@rockerdude8000]

Especially if they the oem night sights standard it would be probably the best 45 pistol

[@DocMitchell69]

@@rockerdude8000 That gun would simply be sublime.

[@hardtarget2359]

Coming soon along with 10mm!

[@philipstryjewski3434]

I love my 1.0 S&W M&P 45. But a Glock gen 5 in 45acp is the cats ass.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

A new Glock 36 in 10mm or a new model in 10mm but a 4" MOS barrel would be ✅. Much like how S&W said; hey let's put out new PC ported guns in Shield models 4" barrel, .40S&W, .45acp . Some optic versions too. Rear optic pistols are the future. Smart gun makers will see that.

[@williwyte]

Thanks for this video; I also didn't hear anything about them. I went to the range, and while I was waiting to check in, I saw one on the shelf. I didn't jump on it right there and spend the whole night looking up at the ceiling, thinking about it. I called the next day, and it was still available; when I got there (20 minutes later max), someone was doing the paperwork on it; I was heartbroken. As I was driving to work after leaving there, I Googled "gun shops near me" and called the first place that came up, and they had one! I went straight there and jumped on it. It is an absolute beauty!

[@armorer94]

I carried a G22 on duty for 18 years. Really liked it. So much so, that I went out and bought one after I retired.

[@Rob-xj3xh]

You know what works having carried and used it. Smart thing to do, stick with what you are very familiar with. Thank you for your service to the public.

[@maskedman1980]

My agency transitioned to the Gen 5 Glock 17 with Speer G2 147 grain duty ammo. It’s a great firearm in all respects, but I still prefer my previously issued Glock 22 Gen 4. I still think the full sized .40 is a better duty weapon.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

To my knowledge, most 9mm guns are R&Ded at the 🏭 with 124gr NATO type ammunition. I carry, use 124 grain +P 9mm mostly. On occasion I pack FMJ in spare magazines but I mainly use either Federal HST or Hornady Critical Duty 9mm.

[@analogueoverdigital929]

I always have a spare mag of fmjs for a shtf situation and I carry either the fed hyrdashock or speer gold dot

[@mdk777s6]

This dude makes shooting a 40s&w look like a 9mm!

[@Great_America]

My daily carry is a S&W .40 MP2.0 and I have no issues with the recoil on the range. Just takes practice, practice, practice! ;-)

[@pewpewTN]

The Gen 5 Glocks in .40 Cal feel a lot more like a 9mm in terms of recoil.

[@chadmccormick1412]

I love my .40’s. I carry a gen3 G27 and I have always loved it! Thank you sir for getting the information out there to us! This is the first I have heard of a gen5 G22 also! Keep the content coming!

[@motorsavage3835]

Great review and I bought this gun about a month ago and love it. I was frustrated that I could not find any commentary or reviews on the gun from good sources but I went ahead and bought it anyway. It is a substantial upgrade from the gen 4 40 cals. I own a glock 23, and the gen 5 has much less recoil. It is very flat shooting and manages the jumpiness of the 40 very well and is my main gun for now. Thank you for spending time reviewing this gun.

[@joeblow4566]

Greatly reduced recoil my constant companion is the 5th generation model 22

[@irafowlerjr.7492]

Just picked up a Glock 22 gen 5 today. Thanks for the info.

[@mr.45glockowner73]

GREAT VIDEO! I’m also glad GLOCK has made a Gen5 in something other than 9mm. I’ve carried a GLOCK 21SF on duty for the past four years. Prior to that I carried a GLOCK 22 Gen4 for several years. The 9mm is okay but my preference is the .45acp then the 40S&W with the 9mm coming in a distant third.

[@walatsway7092]

Thank you for a great explanation on the gen 5 GLOCK in .40 S&W. It’s nice to see improvements before a person may buy one. I think these weapons are one of the very best long live GLOCK.

[@johnphillips222]

The G22 always destroyed itself. I wonder if these Gen5 updates will actually fix the pistols for good. Time will tell. It has only been 30 years?

[@dmcs2701]

Yes, I am Agree.

[@timrobinson6573]

I like 40 cal. It' a fun caliber in which to have a gun. You can shoot .40 of course, drop in 9mm and 357 SIG barrels and springs. Also your .40 ammo can be shot in your 10mm Glocks.

[@farren7254]

Great review! Instead of just reading out a spec sheet and taking the gun to the range for some high speed B roll, you took the time to visually explain everything. Subscribed.

[@cleckler71]

Maybe it’s s just me but I noticed reduced recoil with my Gen 5 22. I really enjoy shooting it.

[@pewpewTN]

It's not just you. I have a Gen 5 23 MOS & the reduced recoil is noticeable for sure.

[@chromosomehoarder6927]

I’ve heard the slide is a little heavier than the previous gens

[@pewpewTN]

@@chromosomehoarder6927 Yea, it is.

[@pewpewTN]

@Jason Vorhees Don't be a doofus, it has nothing to do with the gym. It's not about not being able to handle the recoil, it's about speed. .40 can make you slower if you aren't practicing & using the right platform. This is why we have Major & Minor power factors. There is a reason Glock changed the .40 cal slide weight for the Gen 5s.

[@jessevalencia9689]

Great detailed video sir! I recently purchased my first Glock product and went with the Glock 22 Gen 5 MOS. 40 cal. Love this gun and I’m now officially a Glock fan. The 40 S&W is well and alive and packs a heck of a great punch.

[@dannysmith9217]

I bought the Glock 23 Gen5. Slide is thicker, but still fit my IWB leather holster. Love it. The Gen4 served me well in harm's way. This is even better. Go Glock!!!

[@ericjdevops]

Must be nice to have a product that sells so well that advertising is not needed

[@bibionidae1375]

you sound upset

[@knottheory79220]

Yeah I have Glocks and I like them, but I have a hard time recommending them to people who aren't hard core gun lovers. They are still as good as they ever were, but I don't know they're the best value most of the time. They command such a premium it's hard to tell people to spend the extra cash unless they just really want a Glock in particular.

[@pewpewTN]

@@knottheory79220 What do you mean? They aren't expensive. Other big brands cost just as much or more. Significantly more in some cases.

[@CaptainCreampie69]

@@knottheory79220 I’m a die hard HK guy and when people ask me to recommend a pistol I always say G19. Ammo is easy and cheap to find (in normal times) easy to shoot and repair and clean and parts are cheap. The gun is super reliable. It’s my everyday carry and easy to conceal. I’d love to conceal my USP but it’s massive and expensive. If god forbid I ever have to defend myself I want my cheap “dime a dozen” and easily replaceable gun to sit in an evidence locker, not my HK though.

[@thesharkinthewater6564]

This is now the THIRD time I've had to subscribe to your channel

[@c.r.chandler5905]

I still don't understand all of the hate and "it's obsolete" talk regarding the .40. I carried a G22 on the job for nearly 20 years and it brought me through two OIS's, one of which me and my partner had to fire through the windshield of a car trying to run us over. When we dragged the dude out there were eleven holes in him. I will never carry a 9mm as long as I'm given the choice.

[@gunzablazin01]

Two things not covered in the video is that the G5 22 and 23 are both offered in MOS variants when previously the only .40 MOS offering was the G4 35. The other thing is that the .40 G5 has a beefier slide so G1-4 holsters often don't fit the G5 guns. Holster makers seem to have realized this and quickly offered G5 .40 holsters.

[@michaellobo8213]

I appreciate that you really get into the internals and everything on these reviews I’m kinda nerdy when it comes to this kinda stuff I’ve been waiting for a beefed up Glock in.40 just ordered one let’s go!!!

[@thewatcher611]

I have a G35 Gen4, and I like it. I reload for .40 S&W, and I think it's great to send 155 grains at 1200+ FPS. 9mm won't do that. More recoil? yes. A small price to pay for more power.....

[@richki.24]

I'd seriously love to see a double stack 380acp Gen5 Glock ..

[@bradleyo2098]

I appreciate the side by side comparison of these different Generations. Thanks for the video

[@Great_America]

Just pre-ordered my blue label Glock 22 Gen 5 MOS. Should arrive by December 2023...

[@letmeputmy2centsin869]

Did u get it yet

[@solarflare1008]

Men with those hands you handle the recoil out of problem.

[@areaj8006]

Just noticed he has hands the size of a baseball glove lol

[@MF-Rell]

Somethings are better off left but being said.

[@andyw237]

Still waiting on .45 ACP models with NO finger grooves.

[@Tula1940_LB]

I was very surprised to see a 23 Gen 5 in the case at a gun store about a month ago. It will be exciting to see a .357 SIG release and or aftermarket barrels to convert .40 S&W to .357 SIG

[@-mystical-16]

That would get me more I terested

[@richki.24]

Same ...

[@gadsdenjim8785]

You may already be able to do that with existing 357 barrels in the 23 & 27's because the locking block and lugs are the same on those (they only changed on the fullsize Gen 5's). Unless they changed the diameter/width of the Gen 5 .40 barrel itself which it doesn't look like they did. It only appears that just the slide has more meat on it. I haven't been able to verify this first hand yet. As long as the barrel dimensions are the same on the 23 & 27 (which I think they are) existing G32 & G33 .357 barrels would work. Lonewolf will figure it out real quick. They where the first ones to market a Gen 5 17 barrel because they already had them in production as "19L" barrels. So as soon as they realized Glock changed the 17's to the 19,27 locking lugs they changed the description on the 19L barrels to "19L/Gen 5 17".

[@squatchwatch5237]

Have my fingers crossed for gen 5 g32 & g31

[@MrDmoney90]

The existing lone wolf glock 32 barrels fit but are loose do to the gen 5 slide being thicker bigger so it slides back and forth causing it not to feed reliable in the Glock 23 it needs a true conversion for gen 5

[@DonnyBrook762]

So, guess that .40 is still alive and well.

[@LUR1FAX]

Especially now that 9mm is so unobtanium. Once all the common calibers become scarce, people turn to the less common calibers. Which is very understandable.

[@69deputy]

I have a dozen or so guns chambered in 40!

[@Matteo_]

And thankfully so. I still prefer it to 9mm.

[@704ab]

@@69deputy When it comes to number of guns, the correct answer is: if you know how many you have, you don't have enough!

[@sheldoniusRex]

Fools and their money...

[@knottheory79220]

Video idea: best spare parts to maintain for various platforms. I bet Chris has a much better idea of which parts actually break than 99% of people! Or at least 99% of people who aren't gunsmiths.

[@magaman3048]

Yes I second this. What parts to keep on hand for Glock and AR15 platforms

[@johnphillips222]

Glock publishes a recommended spare parts list based on how many pistols are in an agency, beginning with per 100 pistols. Realistically, the only maintenance part is a recoil spring assembly every 5,000 rounds (or 10,000 rounds). If you wear out other parts, you already know what to buy. If you do full disassembly, stock the parts you lose. If you repair Glocks, the trigger with trigger bar is commonly defective. If you modify Glocks, stock those special parts. I don't believe in the perfection nonsense, but Glocks don't really go through a lot of parts. ...and buying parts right now gets difficult. Glock is not selling parts, unless you are a cop. Some stores have some parts available.

[@Tellos]

I own a Gen 3 G22 was made in dec of 2019 I like it alot. As a guy who did not see himself owning a glock I am glad I do. But glad to see 40 cal remains present.

[@johngrunwell2412]

Good little history. The entire Gen 5 in .40S&W platforms increased it’s slide width and height from the 9mm 1.0in to 1.085in along with the lower to match the new width. These new models will require New Holsters for the most part. I purchased the new G23 as I was so impressed with the handling of recoil and back on target. As you mentioned, why was kept so off the GEN5 news? Believe this new step by Glock will increase the demand in this caliber. Thanks. Shooting this caliber in a designed 9mm frame never made since to me. After my range test of the G23/5, I bought it. The punch is stronger, as expected .40Cal, however it recoiled just as my G19/4 and easy back on target due to the #20lbs recoil-spring not like #18lbs and lighter slide in the 1 inch wide 9mm frame. Area not mentioned here is the Rear Sight Dove-Tail. I install all my sights and had heard a lot of accuracy problems that were being attributed to the “newer barrels” of the GEN5, which made absolutely no sense to me. Sights for the Gen5 we’re hard to find if any as after market apparently never saw a problem and failed to re-act, IT’S A GLOCK. However, I tried to mount some Gen4 sights and saw differences and especially after the “push”. I noticed a lot of “air gaps” under the sight indicating that the rear sight failed to bottom within the dove-tail and it arose many questions as to why. After calling many sight manufactures, which all failed to mention any problems, I finally called AmeriGlo and got some answers. The dove-tail is deeper, esp on my new G23/5 as I saw mounting sights off my G19/4. They were the ONLY manufacture producing a sight version for the Generation 5 that can be seen in their part number. I ordered a set of CAP sights, marked for Gen5, and they were tough to push, really tough. However, on the range they were POINT-ON. My thought as a result of this, I would recommend calling your sight provider and discuss this with their technical staff prior to up-grading your sights on Gen5. As some sights do have a hex-screw lockdown on the rear sight, they may function OK i.e. TRUGLO and the like if you don’t mind a gap.

[@hairydogstail]

You explained the Glock marksman barrel better than anyone else to date. Another great review..

[@markadams7597]

Interesting to know the differences between Gen 5 and Gens 1-4, Ty. It sounds like .40 cal may be making a comeback from 9mm (at least in Brazil). My European remains CZ. Great vid, keep'em coming.

[@Gunner-ll1zd]

I wish depts would stop flipping back and forth with FBI fads. 40 cal was a good happy medium between 45 and 9.

[@slimjim7411]

@@Gunner-ll1zd Ironically you have to +p a .45acp to catch up to a .40s&w in power and due to the velocity difference the .40s&w typically expands to larger diameter than a expanded .45acp. So really the .45acp is a middle between 9mm and .40s&w

[@SyrupCanuck]

​@@Gunner-ll1zd Ya 40 is a man stopper with 25 years of proving street performance. Just saw a stabbing video in Toronto. Cops show up one shot buddy drops. 40sw solving problems again.

[@seanmoreno2057]

As soon as Glock releases one that is set up like the g45 I will get one!!

[@YukarisGearReviews]

nice to know there will be a 10mm model by 2035

[@keatonjorgensen8793]

Why would you need a 10mm model? I don't understand? Unless you are reloading or buying underwood or buffalo bore ammo you aren't getting any better velocity than a 40 shooting the same bullet? Then you need to buy heavier recoil springs in a semi auto if you are running full power 10mm.. It doesn't make sense I've been down the 10mm road with glocks,1911s and revolvers it just seems highly over hyped when a .40 will do the same thing if you buy some boutique ammo?

[@YukarisGearReviews]

@@keatonjorgensen8793 ok, and? I handload, and buy UW/BB ammo. Federal and SIG and making true 10mm loads, Norma always did.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

Why Glock does not jump ahead and put out a new Glock 36 type sub compact in 10mm with a 1913 rail & a MOS plate makes 0 sense. They added a tac rail to .45 type 36s. I'd carry a compact 10mm if a gun maker put the effort into it. S&W, SIG, Glock

[@rtaggs8178]

Thinking seriously about another Glock 22 in gen 5, had a gen 4 and sold it. Really like .40 S&W compared to 45 ACP. Seen 45 bounce off glass, .40 S&W did not.

[@SpartacusColo]

So they've 'updated' 9mm ammunition? But not the .40 ammo? With LE already in .40, why not 'step up' .40? The existing guns can't handle it? Maybe the Gen 5 solves that issue? Or did LE just want to save $$ per round and help pad qualification scores with slightly-softer shooting guns? LE has been hurting badly to get people into uniforms: ANY people.

[@iSchneggs]

Gen 5 .40 Glocks makes this caliber competitive per FBI requirements (ie easier to sight on shots 2 through n; easier to train and qualify on; and increased reliability, presumably via beefier parts). Informative! Thx!

[@murrayjimm]

A great informative video, thanks. Still enjoy/appreciate the .357 SIG.

[@farmboy5433]

Shot a 450 round action comp with .357 sig years ago. Folks laughing at how much faster popper plates were getting knocked down from the .357 sig

[@larry648]

I still carry a .40 at work. I’m looking to go to a 22 gen5 mos

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

I’m a 9mm, 10mm (obviously), 38Super, .357Sig and 45acp guy. Never owned nor got into 40. Until recently…. I just converted a Glock 32 into .40 with a KKM barrel. Now I 💙40! Why did I wait all these years to own some 40’s???? Next purchase is the Gen5 Glock 23. I like the thicker slide design Glock did with the Gen5 40’s. I already started buying Glock factory 40 mags before even owning a 40. Plus those mags work in the .357Sigs that I own (31, 32, 33). If .357 Sig eventually dies, no biggy I have 40 conversions for them already. The sucked thing is that the latest Glock 357 produced magazines will no longer hold and cycle a 40 caliber bullet, but the 40 magazines will cycle both calibers. Glock designed these two small “rails” within their latest .357 Sig mags and because the 40 doesn’t have a “shoulder” like the .357Sig, the bullet is blocked by the two “shoulder rails” inside the magazine. Sneaky Bastards! Lol.

[@MJA5]

Wait, when I bought my Glock 30 Gen III in 1998 they said it was perfection... 😕 Oh well, gotta buy a new one I guess!

[@jimtheedcguy4313]

All my glocks are perfect except for the pull weight of the trigger, the slide stop not coming from the factory extended, the middle finger bump not being smoothed out and the trigger blade sticking too far out when depressed. But other than that, it's a perfect gun out of the box...

[@MJA5]

@@jimtheedcguy4313 honestly, I have 3 of them and they are all fine. I did have some high-vis sights installed on my G34 that I shot IDPA with and it had a trigger job, but the 30 and 40 are stock. The 40 I am looking for an RMR.

[@soonerfrac4611]

They do make a perfect box! They have perfected the innovation of stagnation.

[@chillymcgillacutty8441]

I’m surprised he didn’t talk about the beefed up slide on the 40 cal Gen 5 models. Its noticeably heavier and the long term durability is something only time will show.

[@johnphillips222]

I think the heavy slide will make a big difference in shootability and durability. Time will tell.

[@Dang_Near_Fed_Up]

Glad to see the G22 Gen5 showing up at last, hopefully the G21 Gen5 will not be far behind. I would love to get a G21 Gen5. I just hope they can get the grip width down a little. As much as I love a double stack 45acp my EDC is still the red headed step child of Glock the lowly G36, due to the grip width. With a Hyve +1 the grip length is all but identical to the G21/G41 and while the front to back size on the grip is fine, the width of the G21 grip is just that least bit too big for comfort in my hand.

[@johnbalding2093]

I've been impatiently waiting for a Glock 30 gen 5 which is my favorite Glock. cant wait!

[@farmboy5433]

AGREE! Glock30S, carry all day, everyday.

[@johngalt234]

By the time Glock gets the other models out, they will be on the Gen6.

[@BertShackleford]

Could you imagine a Glock chambered in 5.7x28mm? Now imagine all the potential PDW spin-offs with a Glock branded magazine for the 5.7x28mm. Thereby silencing the ever present “Does it take Glock mags?” crowd. I am certain that the industry would be all over the opportunity take make a 5.7 platform that takes Glock mags. Just remember you heard it here first from Bert Shackleford. Both my wife and I would be all over that mini AT4! Now that would truly be a _new_ caliber for Glock. Stay classy my friends.

[@Matteo_]

I'd like it if Glock came out with a 22 TCM model more. Then whenever you feel like it you can just swap the barrel and go to 9mm.

[@malinkifox2011]

I just got a gen 5 glock 23 which has mostly the same improvements but they made the 22 and 23 much wider. Gen 4 is 1.26in and gen 5 is 1.34 :/ shoots amazing but now harder to conceal it’s a beast of a gun though

[@kayelones]

I Hope they do a gen 5 G20 AND G21

[@unityistheonlysolution3485]

Great video, as always. My girl picked up a Gen-5 model 19 MOS, and let me tell you that I am jealous! I have Gen 3's & 4's, but with the Gen-5 MOS's I think that Glock really nailed it. When she bought her Gen-5/19 I picked up an FN 509 Midsize MRD, which was a direct competitor to the Glock Gen-5/19 MOS. I love the FN and what a great pistol it is, but my heart is of course with the Glock. Be well & safe -- JB/Vermont, USA

[@johnphillips222]

The MOS is really popular.

[@darrenbishop4327]

I prefer the 40 over 9 because I just feel better carrying it. I just bought a p229 in 40 but I’ll be picking up a 357 sig barrel to have another ammo option.

[@netravler1]

Great vids. Thanks for the review. Have a gen 4, going to get a gen 5. Can't deny physics. 40 S&W is better than in every way measurable and 50% that Can't be.

[@gl4115]

If you notice, the slides are also thicker than the previous gen .40 models.

[@SpaceExplorer31]

I love my Gen 5 G23. The action is butter smooth and the trigger is awesome stock.

[@maximusmeridius6409]

Great video. Thank you. Im very surprised you didnt focus more on the increased slide size and weight.

[@georgestreisel7920]

My gen 2 g22 was my first firearm purchase 5 years ago. Havent shot it much since i got my gen 3 g19 but still love it!

[@rtz549]

I've never seen any pics from inside the Glock factory.

[@rtaggs8178]

I put alot of stock in your opinions, you have the background and expertise .

[@justinmartinez680]

In all honesty I can’t really tell much of a difference between 9 and 40.. but 45 I can definitely feel a difference

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I'm 50 & owned a police trade in gen 4 .45acp model for about 3yr. If I shot 250rd of 230gr FMJ, my hand & wrist felt it for 2-3 days. 😖 Gunsmith & tactics trainer, Hilton Yam went from a custom 1911a1 to a M&P in 9mm for the same reasons.

[@centurian318]

.40 is hotter than .45 acp. Put it this way... .40 smith is the smokeless powder version of the .38-40 ctg. .45 acp is the smokeless version of the .45 Schofield

[@1FireyPhoenix]

@@centurian318 Actually, most modern loadings of the 45 ACP is closer to .45LC. I know that it was originally loaded to the 45 schofield specs though.

[@centurian318]

@@1FireyPhoenix Let me know when a 45acp can launch a 255gr slug at over 1000 fps.

[@1FireyPhoenix]

@@centurian318 Let me know when you find a box of .45 LC that shoots that in a old .45 colt. Because all I can find is a 255 Grain slug moving at 860 FT/S. Which granted is more then .45 acp. But not the 1000 FPS you're talking about. I also do have a box of .45 ACP that is 230 grains that makes a nominal 980 FT/S out of a Kimber long slide. (P45hst1)

[@mountainskyaerialphotograp3921]

I carried the Glock 22 for years in .40 for most of my road career as a LEO. Never let me down. Always went bang. But. Today as a retired LEO, I just went to the AREX Delta Gen. 2. Glock. should have went this way years ago. I'm still a Glock fan, but it's time for Glock to step up to the plate.

[@DesertTechMDR-]

If they ever make a gen 5 Glock 29 - please, please don't do 10 round mags. It should be like 12-13 round mags, make it G19 length.

[@jubjub905]

We both know thats not going to happen. Stuck with mag extentions. But it'd be cool. To have a subcompact 10mm but not a compact seems strange.

[@alberthunt8501]

Should look at the g38 45 gap its a soft shooter

[@theunsophisticatedplatypus4685]

This. “Finally a different caliber.” So true. I’m so tired of 9mm. Honestly there are some firearms I would be interested in if I could get anything but 9 in it.

[@illmatic826]

Stop hating on 9mm

[@KaneGregory]

I know it’s not cool to like 40 s&w but I shot a Glock 23 before any 9mm Glock and that’s the Glock that made me go buy 9mm!🤯🔫👍🏼

[@brubeastybtch268]

I love my 22 gen 5!

[@noelr2502]

Recoil looks much softer. Must be that heavier slides soaking up that 40 snap.

[@johnfaire2359]

The longer recoil spring probably doesn't hurt, either

[@IdeaCalledFreedom]

BIGGEST CHANGE NOT DISCUSSED: gen 5 40 cal pistols have a thicker slide than previous generations. A gen 5 glock 23 won’t even fit in a standard gen 2-4 Glock 23 holster. Much thicker slide!

[@TimmysWorld-te8lp]

Seems like Glock wanted to go back to their original 9mm design such as the gen1/gen2 era.. to set a tradition for themselves. For the Gen5 model.. seems like they took a Gen2 frame and put the accessory rail and gen4 texturing.. of course they added a few other changes.. but looks alot lot like the Gen2 now.

[@jeremymadriz7204]

Does the new marksmanship barrel have a fully supported chamber compared to the older Glock .40 barrels? Also The .40 is the perfect caliber for urban areas. Excellent at defeating windshields to other barriers and stopping power that the 9mm rounds just can not compete! There is a reason the .40 was made specifically for law enforcement!

[@sheldoniusRex]

"stopping power" doesn't exist.

[@ryanranard5187]

The 9mm 115gr was to blame for the 9mm short comings. Generally all light for caliber rounds fall short of 12” penetration. They’re all falling in the same range. Where were the 124gr and 147gr 9mm rounds during the great Miami shootout? 9mm can easily keep up with 40. The 45 is not good at all for defeating metal barriers.

[@Frenchfrys17]

@@ryanranard5187 124 grain 9mm seems optimal. I've seen too many 147 grain 9mm JHP fail to properly expand from compact handguns.

[@MidnightSvn]

9mm soy drinking copelords. 9mm is for women and children, .40 and up is for men.

[@palerider964]

I agree, brother. The 40 S&W IS NOT dead (to Hell with yeager). It an excellent caliber and hits waaay harder than 9mm. I'm a Glock-tard fanboy and love it!!!💖👏👌🏻☺

[@HB-kp6rl]

I hope glock does some mods to the actual line of pistols or some new innovative stuff. I like glocks but sig is kicking their ass with all the different offerings. Might not be the safest but they’re doing some cool stuff

[@generitaldato794]

You may want to mention that some Glocks do have a 1913 pic rail (eg. G19X).

[@gdmofo]

Gold Dot 180 grain good to go

[@mikewerden4056]

Close ups of you shooting it looked like you were real close to getting a little slide bite with your high tight grip and jumbo hands. Know it didn't happen, but you had to feel the tickle.

[@chouyi007]

Although it ain't gonna happen, I would love to see the .45 GAP get a Gen 5 treatment. My Gen 4 37 is one of the softest-shooting handguns I've ever used.

[@someguy5444]

Dude just let 45 GAP die, those literally sit in cases for decades 😂

[@chouyi007]

@@someguy5444 That's precisely what makes gun stores so desperate to move them. I got mine in 2019, new-in-box, with 5 mags in total, for $310 out the door. Also, if you have brass and reload, you will always be able to shoot it.

[@someguy5444]

@@chouyi007 The Whole reloading makes it work stance is kinda a low blow as that makes every single caliber on earth great. Outside of its brand made only ammo it also is only 10+1 while the G21 is 13+1 and what tiny amount you save on grip width is never going to make up for not being able to find ammo variety 😂

[@chouyi007]

@@someguy5444 My reason for getting the .45 GAP was a bit strange; it was for competition. I have been a big believer in .357 Sig for a long time and have carried a Gen 4 Glock 31, and actually it did everything so well it was my only handgun for years. However, I shoot in 3-Gun, and I always compete in the He-Man division, which requires a .30"-or-larger, full-power rifle caliber (ArmaLite AR-10 for me), a 12 gauge pump shotgun (Benelli Nova Tactical with mag extension), and a handgun with a bore diameter of .45" or larger. I am huge on platform familiarity, and use competition mainly as a way to practice my defensive skills, so I got a handgun that handles EXACTLY like my Gen 4 Glock 31, and since interchangeable parts are big for me, I saw that the only parts that don't interchange between my .357 and a .45 GAP were the barrel, slide, extractor, ejector, and magazine. Once I got the Gen 4 Glock 37, though, I realized how GORGEOUS it was to shoot. Even with my handloads (230gr FMJ or Gold Dot at 900fps), it had a soft, slow push of a recoil impulse. It was also EXCEEDINGLY accurate, shooting similar groups to my .357, and doing MUCH better than the Gen 4 Glock 21 or Springfield TRP I used to have.

[@someguy5444]

@@chouyi007 well you got me on the competition part as that is a completely different thing to just a carry handguns purpose but you can’t say that the 34 and 37 are even that similar when the only thing they have in common is the frame. The size difference between the full size and large frame is really not that much and seems pretty over stated.

[@polofunk]

I just purchased a glock 22 gen 5 haven't fired it yet.

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

Id say there’s been very small incremental changes between generation 2-4, not Gen 5. Gen 5 has had some huge internal changes.

[@crossan008]

The only downside is that because of the thicker slide and frame, it wont fit in gen 4 holsters. Wish I knew that before buying lol

[@km1157]

Love the 40s&w. Hope they do all the calibers.

[@douglasphillips24]

Gen 5 internal parts I believe are superior to previous generations making a reliable gun even better.

[@zszs123]

40s are my fav excellent video thanks for the vdeo and time 👍

[@XCaPTainClipzX]

The .40 Gen 5s released back on October 6th. Why am I just now hearing about this?

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I got my .40 Glock 22 MOS from GT Dist about 4mo ago. I just had a local armorer add a few after market parts. My .40 gen 5 MOS cycles, feeds ✅. No misfires. My only gripe is the gen 5 slide .40 will propel forward when a loaded mag is inserted. My 2014 made M&P .40 full size does it too. 🤨

[@dannysmith9217]

Wieber, I purchased my Gen5 Glock 23 at a local pawn shop in downtown Pulaski, Virginia. The distributor's send them Willy Nilly, with no rhyme or reason. You get what you get. Next G22 Gen5 that comes in has my name on it. I want the 27 and 35 as well. Only then will I feel complete. 😜

[@Tadicuslegion78]

Personally I suspect there's still a lot of police departments out there with Glock Gen 3 22s in 40 S&W simply because they don't have the budget to justify all new pistols and ammo in a different caliber, especially in poorer, rural areas.

[@sheldoniusRex]

Maybe they should stop being poor.

[@johndilday1846]

The older Glock 22s and 23s don’t have the longevity of the 9mm models. The .40 caliber cartridge used to beat our guns loose after a few years, and had to be regularly replaced. The newer Gen 5 model 22s appear to have been substantially reinforced, and might actually have made this a worthwhile gun to obtain. I have other .40 caliber pistols that are pleasant to shoot, but not my Glock Gen 2 or Gen 4 model 22s. I am glad to see this, and appreciate Chris for bringing this to our attention. I am sure that Glock is not going to trumpet this upgrade, as that would be an admission that the older models didn’t hold up.Thanks, Chris. You are a true honest appraiser of firearms development.

[@soonerfrac4611]

Our state game wardens carry both P320’s & G22’s in 40 S&W. Talking to my local game warden he said they will maintain the 40 regardless of what gun they carry. They prefer the extra oomph if they have to put a critter down.

[@soonerfrac4611]

Oh, and the best 40 cal handgun is still the HK USP.

[@WaterZer0]

@@sheldoniusRex How'd "just stop being poor" work out for you?

[@josephreisinger33]

Thank you sir for all the important information. Bin a Glock fan for years. I have not bin on there website recently to find out about new models. I think I'll take a look. Take care and ⌚ your 6....

[@juicev25]

Thanks for the detailed video my man! I have a G-22 gen4. My brother got a G-17 gen5, it’s nice. I wish I could get my hands on a gen5 G-22.

[@bouldernelsonbigfoot]

Great Video . THX. Love my 22 G 4

[@areaj8006]

Love my gen 5 g22.

[@Sagittariustoo]

DLC finish is stellar; can't think of any I'd rather have. Thanks for this report, Chris.

[@jubjub905]

Like mine too. But mine has still chipped lol

[@Sagittariustoo]

@@jubjub905 Doesn't sound like something to like; have you contacted the company?

[@jubjub905]

@@Sagittariustoo no, Ive had it a while, very small. Just the nature of what it does. It did it where it wraps around near the back plate to the side.

[@johnphillips222]

I typed something really good, only to lose the comment. In our department we have been seeing issues where the nDLC comes off, rubbing, pitting, or flaking off. The metal underneath is not protected and rusts badly. Glock is happy to exchange out or pistols for this rust damage. I do not know how this works for civilians. Our Gen4 models don't ever rust like this. On the Gen5 models once the black is gone, the protection is gone. On the Gen4 pistols the black is just a color. If you are not seeing the rust or finish problems, that is great. We had about 25% of our pistols exchanged out with the Gen5 models.

[@jubjub905]

@@johnphillips222 hmm, maybe I'll ask them. Though Id hate to be without my gun. Gone strong for about 4 years

[@Scuba11000]

I think if I'll ever go with a 10mm short it will be in a G23. I like my G20 as my EDC though.

[@thomaskwei9119]

Great, can we get a Gen 5 in 10mm now?

[@johnfaire2359]

Probably not, 10mm and .45ACP necessitate the 3rd pin which the Gen 5 lacks

[@69deputy]

That’s untrue the 40 version is proof of that!

[@knottheory79220]

@@johnfaire2359 But it'd be its own frame/design anyway, they'd have to redesign it just because of the difference in dimensions.

[@af22raptor23503]

AWESOME REVIEW! THANK YOU for taking the time to Review a 40sw! You mentioned that Glock has the 22, 23 and 27 available in Gen 5 now any word that you know about a G35 in Gen 5 or the 357SIG series G31-33?

[@DB.KOOPER]

10mm is the only .40 caliber that matters. Glock needs to finally give us gen 5 10mm's and make a true G19/23 sized 10mm. Id buy one tomorrow if they'd make it.

[@Slippindisc]

I thought that the courts came out and deemed bullet analysis to match a round to a specific firearm past just make and manufacturer longer admissible in court?

[@g.f.geisse2220]

You mentioned Tenifer as a finish. I believe it's a metal treatment, not a finish. Glock had the "orange peel" and a parkerized like finish (in Gen3 and parkerized type only in Gen4) which both had the Tenifer treatment. The Walther PPQ also has Tenifer treatment but a finish that feels and looks different than the orange peel or parkerized finish in previous Glock generations. Can you do a video on that?

[@chrisdjernaes9658]

Excellent review. Best on KZbin.

[@isaacarnold4635]

I just bought one of those!