Glock G43X & G48...... Do Want!

[FlyingShooter]

Eh, I’ll stick with my 43 & +3 Hyve Technologys extension. That gives me 9+1 in the pipe, 1 extra round isn’t gonna make me go out and buy a 43X. Fail on glocks part..

[heidad01]

https://www.gunsamerica.com/digest/rumor-mill-upcoming-glock-43x-with-101-capacity/

https://www.recoilweb.com/glock-to-release-10-round-g43x-pistol-144330.html

The yellow post-it was cut to 15mm to try and get an idea of the size increase.

Are you sure that yellow sticky is 15mm??
15 millimeters is just very slightly over a half an inch. One inch is 25.4 millimeters. That grip could not be 15mm front to back.

[Gregchico]

Are you sure that yellow sticky is 15mm??
15 millimeters is just very slightly over a half an inch. One inch is 25.4 millimeters. That grip could not be 15mm front to back.

Not sure if you are serious, but extra length in grip...

[Gregchico]

Just measured the G26, P365 and G43 at the grip only, not at it's widest point (typically would be the mag or slide release).

G26 is 30mm wide.
P365 is 25mm wide
G43 is 23.5mm wide

So approx 27/28mm will bring it very close to the G26. I tried to find a pistol with a grip in between 27-28mm and could not. The G36 is 28mm at the grip.

[heidad01]

Not sure if you are serious, but extra length in grip...

I see what you mean.

[84yoda]

If it is really going to be called a 43 'x', I hope its a peanut butter color to match the 19x. Lol

[Lead Waster]

4mm wider is quite a bit. It's a sizable difference when it comes to width and it will be noticed when carrying - if the extra width extends to the slide.

But, I suspect the extra 4mm might simply be in the grip to make room for the extra 4 rounds. The slide may still be the standard G43 slide. If that's the case, they'll have a winner on their hands.

Keep in mind that the G30S uses the very wide G30 frame, but uses the very thin G36 slide. It's much easier to conceal than a G30 due to the thinner slide - even though the frame is still fat.

That's probably the same thing Glock is doing with the G43X.

Makes sense. It's the slide/barrel in the holster that is in your pants, the grip is above the waistband so for slimness, I would think it's the slide width that matters.

[elSquid]

I would love to see the 43x have a 4 inch barrel with the 10+1 capacity, that would be perfection.

Yeah, that spec would be pretty ideal for a CCW gun that also would be a decent HD gun. That Avidity Arms pistol that Rob Pincus was promoting was a manifestation of that idea:

https://avidityarms.eagleimportsinc.com/avidityarms/pd10

I keep hoping that S&W introduces a new Shield with a 4 inch barrel and 10 shot extended mags, and that the slide, barrel, and mags are compatible with CA legal Shield frames. I'd buy one, let the dealer keep the frame, and upgrade my current pistol.

-- Michael

[Richmond10mm]

Lennys' $50 G43 10-rounders mean I have 0 interest in the X.

The other thing that comes to mind, is how great it has been for me as a recreational shooter, that so many great products are built around the Glock 9mm Mag Empire. Let's take a great set of mags that people might have pallets of, and build other fun products around them. Good stuff.
So now we're going to have single stack, semi-staggered, and staggered? Seems like Glock is diluting the Empire for every small benefit.

[deckhandmike]

I hope it comes out. Might drop the prices on the “old” 43 and I’ll swoop one up. I like the thin grip on the current 43. The 26 feels like a brick.

[Stumpfenhammer]

It's closer in size to a Glock 26/19 than it is to a 365. It is larger than a 43, which is already larger than a 365. Add in the fact it will not accept the standard Glock 17/19/26 or 43 mags and I don't feel nearly as excited.

The 365 is a "game changer" because it is smallerthan a 43 with a 10 round capacity. This is like a shaved down Glock 26, but for like another $1000 in CA premiums. I don't see the juice being worth the squeeze.

It's closer in size to a Glock 26/19 than it is to a 365. It is larger than a 43, which is already larger than a 365. Add in the fact it will not accept the standard Glock 17/19/26 or 43 mags and I don't feel nearly as excited.

The 365 is a "game changer" because it is smallerthan a 43 with a 10 round capacity. This is like a shaved down Glock 26, but for like another $1000 in CA premiums. I don't see the juice being worth the squeeze.

My first Glock was a G26 and I've been a Glock guy for almost two decades. I'm still a Glock guy but my carry rotation is now P365 or G19 with P365 the choice on office days. The P365 is an impressive pistol (I've also owned a Shield and a G43, which are very good pistols, but the Sig takes it up a notch or two IMO).

But I still believe Glock makes the best combat "system" overall when you factor reliability, simplicity, parts interchangeability, and parts availability. So I'll be giving the G43X a try at some point.

That said, I understand the P365 backorder numbers are in the 10's of thousands, which means it's a sales success, so I would expect Sig to extend the line within a year with a slightly longer (barrel/grip) version of the P365. Given their patented magazine design that means they could produce a P365X that is thinner than the G43X (if the new Glock width info previously posted is correct) with 2-4 rounds higher capacity than the Glock. That would be a pretty nice pistol for those who don't do well with the small size of the P365, or who need a few more rounds but can't/won't conceal a G19.

Agreed on a P365/G43 not being worth the $1000 CA premium when you can buy a Shield on sale for $350-$400. Unless of course you are in a gunfight and need those extra rounds

[John Browning]

I agree that Glock is the Pinnacle of the combat handgun. I already have a Glock 43 that carries 15 rounds...8 in it and seven in my pocket. The 365 is intriguing...but with the serious problems that completely kill the gun I am not sold on it yet..

LCP, G43 and G19 are probably never going to be replaced in my rotation.

[Quiet]

So the glock "43X" is really a glock 46? (43+26 = 46, right? )

Alas, no.
Glock 46 is a Glock 19 with a rotating barrel system.
^Currently being trialed by German LE agencies.

[Ubermcoupe]

Alas, no.
Glock 46 is a Glock 19 with a rotating barrel system.
^Currently being trialed by German LE agencies.

Why do you always have to supply reason...

FWIW, I'd totally be in for G46. Rotating barrel is novel enough for me to add one to my 'collection' just because I don't have anything like it.

[Gregchico]

I have way spent too much time thinking about this. Too the best of my knowledge, based on the poor information available, the best I can say is that the 43x will be basically the same footprint as the G36, but 1-2mm thinner. While I will still buy it, I'm not as hot and heavy as I was this time yesterday.,..