Why? Is there a big market for compact 22 pistols? There are other compact 22 autos on the market and I can’t think of one that is really doing all that great.
Some people get short sighted with their own wants and needs. Glock sales guns world wide, not just the American market.
First off the Glock 19 is one of Glock’s most popular handguns and the G23 is the same size.
If you own a 19 or a 23, the 44 will fit the holsters you already have. Plus the frame and trigger are the same size which is a big plus.
Hell, I bought a Kimber 22 convention for a 1911 and ended up building a frame for it to use as a trainer.
There are many shooters that like to train with 22s due to low recoil and low cost of ammunition. Even if you buy better quality 22 ammo for around 8 to 10 cents a round, that still beats 17 plus cents a round for 9mm.
About the biggest complaint about the 44 that has been said over and over in this topic is that it only has a 10 round magazine. One member every point out that the 10 round Mag was the worst thing about the gun, but the goes on to say that his 10 shot Ruger was a great gun.
Just look at the 22 autos on the market. Most of them only have 10 round magazines and no one is crying.
Now if the 44 ends up being a great seller, I’m pretty sure that Glock or someone else will make a higher capacity magazine.
I’m still undecided if I will get one, but I think it will be a big seller for Glock.