Converting Glock 22 to 9mm reliability

jflies · January 4, 2016, 09:50 PM

I am interested in converting a Glock 22 to 9mm. I've done some research and found that it's a fairly common conversion using the Lone Wolf barrels. The consensus seems to be that it works pretty well, but you get the occasional FTE because the ejector is different. Can the G17 trigger housing / ejector be fitted into the G22 for improve reliability? It's my understanding the the Lone Wolf barrel will be slightly off-center to account for the smaller round. Will this affect the G17 ejector from working correctly?

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/163...19-25-26-28-34

rodfac · January 5, 2016, 06:27 AM

My wife's G23 works just fine with a Lone Wolfe 9mm barrel installed. Hand loads, factory stuff, it makes not matter. BTW, the 9mm barrel is every bit as accurate as the .40 S&W. HTH's Rod

Xfire68 · January 5, 2016, 07:11 AM

Jflies, if you are just looking to shoot 9mm out of your 40 Glock you can do a simple conversion barrel change and have fun. If you are wanting to change it over to a 9mm and have the same reliability as if it were made to be a 9mm than you need to buy 9mm mags and replace the 40 extractor with a 9mm extractor.

Lone Wolf and Storm Lake make great conversion barrels.

AK103K · January 5, 2016, 08:40 AM

I had a Lone Wolf 40-9 in my 31 (357SIG), and with 17 mags, it ran fine. Never had any issue with extraction/ejection.

If youre going to do it, just get the barrel first and see how it goes. I dont think youll see any trouble. If it works, the gun is still instantly convertible.

If you need 9mm mags, Wideners has the Korean Glock 17 mags for $8. They work great and are a great deal.

https://www.wideners.com/itemdetail....97&dir=625|709

ScaryWoody · January 5, 2016, 12:33 PM

Is the conversion barrel for the range or carry purpose? I never carry with my .357sig conversion. I keep it Glock stock for CCW.

Sharkbite · January 5, 2016, 12:43 PM

My G35 with a LW 40-9 barrel works just fine. I do use 9mm mags as the 40 mags feed lips are further apart

Other then the barrel and mags the gun is all G35

January 4, 2016, 09:50 PM	#1
jflies Junior Member Join Date: December 19, 2015 Posts: 12	Converting Glock 22 to 9mm reliability I am interested in converting a Glock 22 to 9mm. I've done some research and found that it's a fairly common conversion using the Lone Wolf barrels. The consensus seems to be that it works pretty well, but you get the occasional FTE because the ejector is different. Can the G17 trigger housing / ejector be fitted into the G22 for improve reliability? It's my understanding the the Lone Wolf barrel will be slightly off-center to account for the smaller round. Will this affect the G17 ejector from working correctly? http://www.midwayusa.com/product/163...19-25-26-28-34

January 5, 2016, 06:27 AM	#2
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,623	My wife's G23 works just fine with a Lone Wolfe 9mm barrel installed. Hand loads, factory stuff, it makes not matter. BTW, the 9mm barrel is every bit as accurate as the .40 S&W. HTH's Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.

January 5, 2016, 07:11 AM	#3
Xfire68 Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2010 Location: Communist State of IL. Posts: 1,562	Jflies, if you are just looking to shoot 9mm out of your 40 Glock you can do a simple conversion barrel change and have fun. If you are wanting to change it over to a 9mm and have the same reliability as if it were made to be a 9mm than you need to buy 9mm mags and replace the 40 extractor with a 9mm extractor. Lone Wolf and Storm Lake make great conversion barrels. __________________ NRA Life Member, SAF Member

January 5, 2016, 08:40 AM	#4
AK103K Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2001 Posts: 10,223	I had a Lone Wolf 40-9 in my 31 (357SIG), and with 17 mags, it ran fine. Never had any issue with extraction/ejection. If youre going to do it, just get the barrel first and see how it goes. I dont think youll see any trouble. If it works, the gun is still instantly convertible. If you need 9mm mags, Wideners has the Korean Glock 17 mags for $8. They work great and are a great deal. https://www.wideners.com/itemdetail....97&dir=625\|709

January 5, 2016, 12:33 PM	#5
ScaryWoody Senior Member Join Date: September 4, 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 368	Is the conversion barrel for the range or carry purpose? I never carry with my .357sig conversion. I keep it Glock stock for CCW.

January 5, 2016, 12:43 PM	#6
Sharkbite Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2013 Location: Western slope of Colorado Posts: 3,679	My G35 with a LW 40-9 barrel works just fine. I do use 9mm mags as the 40 mags feed lips are further apart Other then the barrel and mags the gun is all G35