Glock 43

[pointman1531]

Now that the Glock 43 is out. Im curious to know how many folks will give up their Glock 42's???

[tnlrat37]

Not my wife she loves her 42, plus who would pay 1500 for that, not me.

[Bansh88]

6 rounds is weak. I figured it would have been 8.
I'd like one for my Glock collection but for carry, I just assume carry my Makarov. 8 rounds

[Charlie50]

Two different purposes. The 42 is truly a pocket gun, ankle gun. The 42 is an accurate, dependable backup or hideout gun. If I could conceal a 43 I could carry my 26, Hands down I prefer the 26 if for no other reason than magazine capacity and magazine options.... Glock 19, 18, 17 all interchange. What else interchanges with the 43, crickets I hear just crickets. Would I buy a 43 you betcha but that is because I just want one.

[jchen76@gmail.com]

6 rounds is weak. I figured it would have been 8.
I'd like one for my Glock collection but for carry, I just assume carry my Makarov. 8 rounds

3rd party manufacturers will probably add a +1 or +2 extension for G43. I have a G42 with +2 extension from Galloway Precision. Adds an inch to bottom of the frame.

[onelonehorseman]

I have a G30SF that works just fine for CCW. No need for a smaller, lower capacity, and reportedly snappier recoil pistol for me.

[Quiet]

3rd party manufacturers will probably add a +1 or +2 extension for G43. I have a G42 with +2 extension from Galloway Precision. Adds an inch to bottom of the frame.

Taran Tactical already selling +1 and +2 base pads for the Glock 43

[Anti-Hero]

I love my G42; no interest in the G43.

[pointman1531]

[QUOTE=Charlie50;16214268]Two different purposes. The 42 is truly a pocket gun, ankle gun. The 42 is an accurate, dependable backup or hideout gun. If I could conceal a 43 I could carry my 26, Hands down I prefer the 26 if for no other reason than magazine capacity and magazine options.... Glock 19, 18, 17 all interchange. What else interchanges with the 43, crickets I hear just crickets. [QUOTE]


Crickets? The Glock 43 just came out. Is it really that important to interchange magazines? I would think regardless of capacity, it is just important for "shot placement" as opposed to capacity. Although interchanging magazines could be a benefit to most, IMPO the concept evolving around the Glock 43 was to have a smaller, concealable firearm as an alternative to the Glock 17, 19 or 26.

I believe the Glock 43 is another alternative to the larger 9x19 Glock firearms.

[Quiet]

If I could conceal a 43 I could carry my 26, Hands down I prefer the 26 if for no other reason than magazine capacity and magazine options.... Glock 19, 18, 17 all interchange. What else interchanges with the 43, crickets I hear just crickets. Would I buy a 43 you betcha but that is because I just want one.

Crickets? The Glock 43 just came out. Is it really that important to interchange magazines? I would think regardless of capacity, it is just important for "shot placement" as opposed to capacity. Although interchanging magazines could be a benefit to most, IMPO the concept evolving around the Glock 43 was to have a smaller, concealable firearm as an alternative to the Glock 17, 19 or 26.

I believe the Glock 43 is another alternative to the larger 9x19 Glock firearms.

So...
Glock 30 vs Glock 36 argument.

[dyson]

You asking this question in CA? Not many will get a 43 here

[Gryff]

My wife is considering a 43 to replace her 26 as primary LTC weapon. She will need to shoot it first before she decides.

[Jimi Jah]

I wonder if anyone will sell their S&W shield for the G43?

[roostersgt]

Having actually held both the 43 and 26, I can tell you they are in no way even close to each other in size, or feel. The numbers on paper do a great disservice to the diminutive size and conceivability of the 43. The 26 is a literal "brick" by comparison, or a 2x4 with a finger hole.

Inter-changeability of magazines is only a plus if you're in a combat situation, or belong to an organization where your partners all carry like hand guns. It's more of a "tactical" reason to have that feature, not something needed, or even considered by most people who CCW and certainly not a consideration of the manufacturers.

Get rid of a 42 just because the 43 came out? Why? 42 is still more concealable and certainly likely to have much less recoil, for those who desire less recoil, and who doesn't?

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

I can get a 43 without any difficulty... and I'm not bothering. Too little, too late on Glock's part as far as I'm concerned.