0355 - Convert a GLOCK 22 to 9mm

Published: Nov. 29, 2014, 2:35 a.m.

The GLOCK 22 is one of the most common handguns out there. \xa0It is a fullsized 40 Smith & Wesson semi-automatic handgun with a 15+1 capacity. \xa0Many law enforcement agencies selected the GLOCK 22 as their service weapon over the last decade and a half.\n\xa0\nRecently however, many police agencies have started to transition to 9mm from the 40 as the 9mm gains strong favor as a defensive handgun round.\n\xa0\nThis transition means that there is a glut of 40 Smith & Wesson handguns on the market and these handguns can often be found for less money than the equivilant 9mm handguns.\n\xa0\nGLOCK likes to tout Perfection which I think is a bit of an over statement. \xa0I would like to think about GLOCKs as Versatile. there are a tremendous number of accesories availible for GLOCK handguns including the simple parts required to convert a GLOCK 22 to a 9mm GLOCK.\n\xa0\nIt is certainly an economical and reasonable project to convert a 40 S&W GLOCK to a 9mm GLOCK. \xa0A simple conversion barrel and some new magizines can turn an inexpensive service pistol or the 40 caliber handgun you already have into a 9mm handgun that is perfect for a back up to your carry gun, or a great handgun for serious defensive training to save wear and tear on your defensive handgun.\n\xa0\nIf you would like to convert your GLOCK 22 or GLOCK 23 to a 9mm handgun listen to today's podcast for information on how you can make the conversion, what parts you need depending on the purpose for your converted handgun and what part you don't.\n\xa0\nClick here to head to Safety Solutions Academy to take a look at the additional resources available for your conversion including links to the parts you need!