Antimatter Wing for Glock 43X – Does It Actually Help With Recoil/Muzzle Flip?

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I recently got around to testing the Antimatter Micro Wing on my Glock 43X. This is that thumb rest that mounts to your light and is supposed to help reduce muzzle rise/control recoil.

Ran about 400 rounds through it to see what kind of difference (if any) it makes:

Test Setups: Factory barrel only, Compensator only, Comp + Antimatter Wing (In each case I tried to replicate similar grip/stance/etc.)

Not a scientific test with a ransom rest by any means, more a test of what the real world results were from my perspective.

TLDR for those that would rather read about it than watch the video.

My Impressions:

The compensator made a noticeable difference in reducing muzzle flip. The wing alone... not so much.

If you shoot with a very aggressive forward thumb, you might notice more control, but the wing is plastic and flexes quite a bit, which reduces its usefulness. If it were aluminum instead of plastic and maybe mounted slightly higher for better leverage, I think it would be a whole different story.

It’s a cool concept, and it definitely gives your support thumb a home, but for ~$120? I’m not sure I’d buy it again, especially when you can feel real, mechanical recoil reduction with a comp.

Anyone else tried this? Curious what other folks think after using this, or maybe another wing type product.

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As this is a ccw gun, has anyone measured the SPL near the shooters ears?




how loud is a micro 9 with a brake at the ears?


it's seems like the wing is a crutch for not hiring a coach or taking classes and learning how to shoot the platform.

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As this is a ccw gun, has anyone measured the SPL near the shooters ears?




how loud is a micro 9 with a brake at the ears?


it's seems like the wing is a crutch for not hiring a coach or taking classes and learning how to shoot the platform.

The SPL from a comped 9mm is indeed higher than an uncomped barrel up close, gasses and pressure are redirected upward rather than dispersing naturally.

But let’s be real. How many times in your life have you actually had to fire a gun without hearing protection? For most people, the answer is zero. And in a defensive situation where you do need to fire, the extra decibels from a comp are going to be far down your list of concerns compared to the threat in front of you.

As for the “wing being a crutch” comment, it’s not a substitute for skill any more than a compensator, red dot, or upgraded sights are. All are tools that can enhance performance when paired with proper fundamentals. The wing doesn’t magically make you shoot better; it only helps if you deliberately train with it and adapt your grip to maximize its benefits.

In my testing, there were times where it made minimal difference, and other times where it clearly helped keep the gun flatter. With enough reps, you can reach a level of recoil control with the wing that simply isn’t possible without it, same story as with comps. Tools plus training will always outperform training alone.