ISSC M22 - Glock Clone - Opinions?

[WeiseGuy]

Hello,

Just got myself a Glock 23 (.40 S&W) in jail, and had originally planned to get a .22 LR conversion slide to practice. I've done some research and reading, and really think to pay $275+ for a conversion kit, I min as well go for a dedicated .22 LR pistol.

Now the question is, which is most like a Glock 23 clone so that I can train with a similar pistol for my EDC?

Through a google search, I heard about the ISSC M22. Any opinions on these? Any other glock clones for .22 LR I should consider? The ISSC M22 just seems like a decent option, running roughly $100 more than a conversion kit would.

[Tracer666]

I talked my buddy into getting one and he loves it, I like it as well and am undecided if I want the glock clone or the Walther P22. It does come with a heavy match grade barrel for such a lil round. But definitely go check one out and see how it fits your hand and if you like the external safety and SA/DA trigger.

How ever I do know that it is picky on ammo, It likes the High Velocity .22s

[WeiseGuy]

High velocity 22 is fine with me, I have a semi auto 22 that takes the same (Marlin 795 recommends high velocity).

[Quiet]

The ISSC M22 is not a Glock clone.
It's made by former Walther and Glock employees. They basically, took a Walther P-22 upper and internals and put it in a Glock style frame.
It's a single-action only hammer fired blow-back operated pistol.

A .22LR conversion (Tactical Solutions or Advantage Arms) would be a better Glock trainer, than the ISSC M22.

[WeiseGuy]

The 22lr conversion was my original idea but the cost makes me almost want to just get a dedicated 22

[Quiet]

The 22lr conversion was my original idea but the cost makes me almost want to just get a dedicated 22

Might want to consider a Browning Buck Mark or Ruger Mark III or Ruger 22/45 as a dedicated .22LR pistol. They will be more accurate and reliable.

If you want a tacticool looking .22LR, go for the S&W/Umarex M&P-22 or Ruger SR-22. They are better than the ISSC M-22.

[WeiseGuy]

Might want to consider a Browning Buck Mark or Ruger Mark III or Ruger 22/45 as a dedicated .22LR pistol. They will be more accurate and reliable.

If you want a tacticool looking .22LR, go for the S&W/Umarex M&P-22 or Ruger SR-22. They are better than the ISSC M-22.

My wife actually wants a Ruger SR-22 or a Ruger 22/45, which are great for training handguns in general.

I'm looking for a cheaper way to train with my Glock 23. I guess I'll have to go with a conversion, but it would be nice to have a dedicated pistol instead that is a glock clone or glock .22 in general, haha.

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

I've handled them. While superficially resembling a Glock, they are not mechanically similar enough to be a Glock trainer. Haven't gotten to fire one and so have no opinion on reliability or accuracy.

Given the price that they go for, I'm happier with my Advantage Arms conversion as a Glock trainer.

[WeiseGuy]

Alright, well I appreciate the information! I think I'll be going advantage arms. Saving up and should be able to purchase next month.