Glock 22 Gen 4 40 S&W Pistol 2 Mags G22 – Experienced

Glock 22 Gen 4 40 S&W Pistol 2 Mags G22 – Experienced

The Glock 22 Gen 4 .40 S&W Pistol – 2 Magazines – G22 – Experienced is a used (pre-owned) version of the Glock 22 Gen 4. Retailers often use the term “Experienced” to indicate a firearm has had a previous owner but has been inspected and graded for resale. It is otherwise a standard Glock 22 Gen 4 chambered in .40 S&W.

Specifications

Gen 4 Features

Compared with the Gen 3 Glock 22, the Gen 4 includes:

• Dual recoil spring assembly for reduced felt recoil and longer service life.
• Modular Back Strap System with interchangeable grip inserts.
• Larger, reversible magazine release.
• Rough Textured Frame (RTF) for improved grip.
• Integrated accessory rail for lights and lasers.
• Improved magazine design with ambidextrous locking notches.

Safe Action System

The Glock 22 Gen 4 uses Glock’s Safe Action system, consisting of three automatic safeties:

• Trigger safety
• Firing pin safety
• Drop safety

These engage automatically until the trigger is deliberately pressed.

Magazine Compatibility

The Glock 22 Gen 4 accepts:

• Factory 15-round magazines
• 10-round restricted-capacity magazines
• Factory 22-round extended magazines (where legal)

Gen 4 magazines have locking cuts on both sides, allowing use with the reversible magazine release.

“Experienced” Condition

A retailer’s “Experienced” grade generally means the pistol is used and may exhibit:

• Holster wear on the slide
• Minor finish wear
• Light scratches on the polymer frame
• Cosmetic wear on the magazines

Most reputable dealers inspect these pistols for safe operation before resale, but cosmetic condition varies from one firearm to another.

Typical Package

Listings with “2 Mags” generally include:

• Glock 22 Gen 4 pistol
• Two factory magazines
• Glock hard case (if included by the seller)
• Magazine loader (sometimes)
• Cleaning brush (sometimes)
• Cable lock (sometimes)
• Owner’s manual (sometimes)

Package contents depend on the retailer and whether the pistol is a police trade-in or privately owned.

Performance

• Effective range: about 50 meters
• Typical muzzle velocity: 950–1,150 ft/s (depending on ammunition)
• Trigger pull: approximately 5.5–5.6 lb
• Known for durability and reliable feeding with quality factory ammunition.

Advantages

• Proven law-enforcement service pistol
• Reliable Safe Action design
• High 15+1 capacity for a .40 S&W handgun
• Accessory rail for lights and lasers
• Extensive aftermarket support for sights, holsters, and replacement parts
• Can be convert to .357 SIG with a compatible barrel while using the same magazines.

Considerations

• .40 S&W produces noticeably more recoil than 9mm.
• Ammunition is typically more expensive than 9mm.
• Used pistols should be inspect for barrel wear, recoil spring condition, magazine function, and overall mechanical condition.
• If the magazine release has been reversed for left-handed use, Gen 4-compatible magazines are required.

Many recent dealer listings and enthusiast discussions place used Gen 4 Glock 22 pistols with two magazines in this general price range.

Best Uses

The Glock 22 Gen 4 is well suited for:

• Home defense
• Duty or security use
• Recreational target shooting
• Competition (with appropriate modifications)
• Law-enforcement or training applications

Its combination of a full-size frame, 15-round capacity, and the Gen 4 ergonomic improvements has made it one of Glock’s most widely used pistols chambered in .40 S&W.