G48 and G43X

[stormvet]

Fantastic finish!

I FAST in the 8 or 9 cause I pocket carry a reload and never practice (since for ccw reloads are never used in like 40k plus cases reviewed)

Yeah I like doing super warm heat with my left over ammo too. Under 6 super warm heart. 6 bill drill lol

If you ever decide to run eastridge 2.5 would love to know hour full size vs slimline times.

I?ve still never run that drill, but I need too.

[ACfixer]

Oh forgot to mention I also tested a couple of the new PSA 48/43x 15 round mags.

So at $33 not terribly cheap. I can't remember what I paid for the Shield Arms mags but it seems abou the same right? Any advantages to these over the Shield mags?

I have had zero issues with the Shield offerings, but I am still leery of using them for actual self protection. I am not sure why at this point, but I am pretty strict about sticking with Glock OEM stuff.

[stormvet]

So at $33 not terribly cheap. I can't remember what I paid for the Shield Arms mags but it seems abou the same right? Any advantages to these over the Shield mags?

I have had zero issues with the Shield offerings, but I am still leery of using them for actual self protection. I am not sure why at this point, but I am pretty strict about sticking with Glock OEM stuff.

I believe they sell two different ones, the normal finish for $30 and the micro slick for $33. I got the $30 ones, been awhile since I ordered SA mags but I believe they are closer to $40.

What I like about them is you can use them with the OEM plastic mag catch, you don’t have to pay $20 for a new SA steel catch. Thankfully they also work fine with the SA catch, at least my two do.

I have complete confidence in my SA mags well over 3000 hard rounds using them with zero problems. I use and carry them exclusively in my two 48’s, I don?t yet have that confidence in the PSA mags but if they keep working like they did the other day I will.

If I was just starting out looking for 15 round mags for my 48’s I’d go with the PSA, less cost and less drama.

[ACfixer]

I believe they sell two different ones, the normal finish for $30 and the micro slick for $33. I got the $30 ones, been awhile since I ordered SA mags but I believe they are closer to $40.

What I like about them is you can use them with the OEM plastic mag catch, you don?t have to pay $20 for a new SA steel catch. Thankfully they also work fine with the SA catch, at least my two do.

I have complete confidence in my SA mags well over 3000 hard rounds using them with zero problems. I use and carry them exclusively in my two 48?s, I don?t yet have that confidence in the PSA mags but if they keep working like they did the other day I will.

If I was just starting out looking for 15 round mags for my 48?s I?d go with the PSA, less cost and less drama.

Good post and understood, thank you sir.

I am just about there. A G48 and 15 rounds is a pretty sweet rig and I have had zero failures.

[GoingQuiet]

I clearly prefer Glock 48 over 43X. I noticed a lot of people prefer the opposite. Would like to hear some reasoning why would someone rather have G43X over a G48?

A lot of folks prefer the extra sight radius on the 48 vs the 43X, but gun owners are not known for their shortage of opinions.

[elx144]

I have a 43X for any time I don't want to wear a button up shirt and a 19 for the rest of the time. I also have a the smallest Sig P365 that I can wear with gym shorts and a tank top.

I prefer to have the G-19 with 15+1 and a 27 round PMAG-9 as my reload. I know some people have issues with the PMAG 27 but I think it's operator error because mine always loads every round. It's difficult to get the last few rounds in so I push it against a table or shooting bench.

[static2126]

I have a 43X for any time I don't want to wear a button up shirt and a 19 for the rest of the time. I also have a the smallest Sig P365 that I can wear with gym shorts and a tank top.

I prefer to have the G-19 with 15+1 and a 27 round PMAG-9 as my reload. I know some people have issues with the PMAG 27 but I think it's operator error because mine always loads every round. It's difficult to get the last few rounds in so I push it against a table or shooting bench.

Thr pmags usually have no issues till they get dirty

[stormvet]

Thr pmags usually have no issues till they get dirty

I use only the Pmags in two P80 Glock clones I own, have the 15,17,21,27 rounders. Also use them in a 9mm carbine. Strictly for range only guns, can?t remember ever having any issues with them. But I?m pretty good about cleaning my mags. Over all for the cost I think they are pretty competent training mags.

[static2126]

I use only the Pmags in two P80 Glock clones I own, have the 15,17,21,27 rounders. Also use them in a 9mm carbine. Strictly for range only guns, can?t remember ever having any issues with them. But I?m pretty good about cleaning my mags. Over all for the cost I think they are pretty competent training mags.

Agreed with all of the above. I don't resllt shoot my glocks anymore but I used to use pmags as training mags too.

I never clean my mags but zi would have issues after 5k rounds (since i don't clean mags)

Steel ammo binds sometimes though

[elx144]

I've been carrying a PMAG-9 27 rounder for going on three years now. Every time I go to the range I run ammo through it then load it back up with my self defense ammo. I also cycle out the hollow points ever year or so. It's how I'm gonna keep doing it and I got the idea from someone else who's been doing it for even longer.