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Today I shot the new Glock 43 to carry both off duty and as a secondary weapon. I fired approximately 1300 rounds using Federal HST 147 gr. JHP, Winchester JHP 147 gr. JHP and Winchester SXT, 147 gr JHP. I also shot Winchester 115 gr. FMJ.
The firearm functioned reliably with no stoppages, malfunctions or feeding issues. I ran approximately 1300 rounds of ammo.
The Glock came with (2) 6-round magazine. Notably, one mag came with a factory pinky extension while the 2nd magazine did not. Glock 43 came with standard sights.
The grip felt similar to Generation 4 GLOCKS but does not offer the various back straps included in the standard Glocks.
The operation and levers are identical to the larger Glocks and as indicated this Glock 43 was made in Austria.
Shooting the Glock 43 wasnt as bad as I had assumed it would be. In comparison to a sub compact Glock (G26), the felt recoil was manageable and wasn't difficult to acquire my sights after each subsequent shot.
I shot the Glock 43 at a distance of 7, 10 and 15 yards. I shot with both hands and transitioned to over to my off hand. The gun appeared stable and point of aim was "dead-on." Trigger reset felt identical to my Glock 19.
Only con to the Glock 43 was my grouping were to the left but no more than a 1/2" apart from the other while using Federal HST 147 gr. JHP.
I conducted double and triple taps of the gun. Coming out from a holster was easy and on point.
I intend to replace the standard sights with a Trijicon night sight variant.
The slim design and total size are comparable to a S&W M&P Shield 9mm. And although the Shield holds (2) additional rounds making it (8+1), I believe the intent of this particular firearm has been met.
I know that one of many arguments is that the Glock 43 does not accept Glock, 17, 19 or 26 magazines. It is in my humble opinion that this firearm wasn't created for that specific intent.
Overall, the Glock 43 would make a great concealed carry gun, home defense or secondary (back up) gun for any law abiding citizens.
The firearm functioned reliably with no stoppages, malfunctions or feeding issues. I ran approximately 1300 rounds of ammo.
The Glock came with (2) 6-round magazine. Notably, one mag came with a factory pinky extension while the 2nd magazine did not. Glock 43 came with standard sights.
The grip felt similar to Generation 4 GLOCKS but does not offer the various back straps included in the standard Glocks.
The operation and levers are identical to the larger Glocks and as indicated this Glock 43 was made in Austria.
Shooting the Glock 43 wasnt as bad as I had assumed it would be. In comparison to a sub compact Glock (G26), the felt recoil was manageable and wasn't difficult to acquire my sights after each subsequent shot.
I shot the Glock 43 at a distance of 7, 10 and 15 yards. I shot with both hands and transitioned to over to my off hand. The gun appeared stable and point of aim was "dead-on." Trigger reset felt identical to my Glock 19.
Only con to the Glock 43 was my grouping were to the left but no more than a 1/2" apart from the other while using Federal HST 147 gr. JHP.
I conducted double and triple taps of the gun. Coming out from a holster was easy and on point.
I intend to replace the standard sights with a Trijicon night sight variant.
The slim design and total size are comparable to a S&W M&P Shield 9mm. And although the Shield holds (2) additional rounds making it (8+1), I believe the intent of this particular firearm has been met.
I know that one of many arguments is that the Glock 43 does not accept Glock, 17, 19 or 26 magazines. It is in my humble opinion that this firearm wasn't created for that specific intent.
Overall, the Glock 43 would make a great concealed carry gun, home defense or secondary (back up) gun for any law abiding citizens.
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