Glock 22 Gen 5 OEM Frame

Build or upgrade your Glock with the Glock 22 Gen 5 OEM Frame — a full-size, factory polymer frame built for the .40 S&W cartridge. Engineers reinforced this frame with steel guide rails and built in Glock’s Gen 5 ergonomic upgrades, giving you a dependable duty-caliber foundation for a law enforcement, competition, or range build.

Product Description | Specs for Glock 22 Gen 5 OEM Frame

Glock molds this frame from high-strength polymer and reinforces it with a steel locking block and guide rail inserts engineered to handle the .40 S&W cartridge’s recoil impulse. Engineers removed the finger grooves found on earlier generations for a cleaner, more versatile grip, and they added a flared magazine well with a front-frame cutout to speed up reloads.

What’s Included — Complete OEM Frame

• Glock 22 Gen 5 frame (fully assembled)
• Trigger mechanism housing with ejector
• Trigger bar
• Slide lock lever
• Magazine catch (reversible)
• Slide stop lever (ambidextrous)
• Locking block
• Interchangeable backstraps with beavertail (small, medium, large)
• Magazine release spring
• Frame pins (complete set)

What’s Included — Stripped OEM Frame

• Glock 22 Gen 5 stripped frame
• Locking block (pre-installed)
• Interchangeable backstraps with beavertail (small, medium, large)

Note: Stripped frames exclude the trigger mechanism housing, trigger bar, and other internal fire control components.

Specifications

• Model: Glock 22 Gen 5 OEM Frame
• Material: High-strength polymer with steel reinforcement
• Finish: Black (factory finish)
• Frame Length: Full-size (Glock 22 length)
• Grip Width: Adjustable via MBS backstraps
• Caliber: .40 S&W
• Magazine Catch: Reversible (ambidextrous configuration)
• Accessory Rail: Yes — standard Picatinny-style rail
• Grip Texture: Gen 5 pattern, finger-groove-free

How to Disassemble a Glock 22 Gen 5 Frame

1. Ensure the firearm is unloaded and remove the magazine.
2. Separate the slide assembly from the frame and store it separately.
3. Depress the trigger and pull the trigger mechanism housing pin.
4. Remove the trigger mechanism housing from the frame.
5. Drift out the remaining frame pins to access the slide lock lever and magazine catch.

You’ve now broken the frame down for cleaning, inspection, or component replacement.

How to Install a Glock Frame

1. Insert the trigger mechanism housing into the frame and seat it fully.
2. Drive the frame pins back into place to secure the internals.
3. Install the magazine catch in your preferred orientation.
4. Attach the slide assembly to the frame rails.
5. Perform a full function check before use.

Compatibility

This frame accepts Glock 22 Gen 5 slides and Gen 5-compatible .40 S&W components. Note that Gen 5 .40 S&W slides run slightly wider than their 9mm Gen 5 counterparts, so confirm holster fit before swapping.

Materials & Finish

Glock reinforces this frame’s polymer construction with steel guide rails and a locking block insert built to handle the repeated stress of .40 S&W recoil. The Gen 5 texture wraps the grip for confident control, and the finish resists wear through years of duty, training, and range use.

Customization Options

• Backstraps: Swap between small, medium, and large MBS options to fit your hand
• Magazine Catch: Reverse for left- or right-hand shooters
• Finish: Apply Cerakote or custom coatings (may affect warranty)
• Trigger: Upgrade the trigger bar and connector for a lighter pull
• Engraving: Add professional engraving or customization

FAQs

Q: Does this frame accept Gen 3 or Gen 4 slides? A: No. Glock changed the rail geometry and barrel specifications for Gen 5, so earlier-generation slides won’t fit this frame without modification.

Q: Is the Gen 5 .40 S&W slide the same width as a 9mm Gen 5 slide? A: No. Gen 5 .40 S&W slides, including the Glock 22, run slightly wider than their 9mm counterparts — check holster compatibility accordingly.

Q: Can I adjust the grip size on this frame? A: Yes. Glock includes small, medium, and large interchangeable MBS backstraps with an integrated beavertail so you can customize the grip circumference and hand fit.

Q: Does the complete frame include the trigger mechanism? A: Yes. The complete version ships with the trigger mechanism housing, trigger bar, and all internal fire control components pre-installed.