GLOCK 43, DOES IT GET ANY BETTER?

[OVERTHEHILLGUY]

I am OVERTHEHILLGUY, THE MAN WHO POSTED THIS THREAD.

I recently sent my Glock 43 back to Glock in Ga. to have Glock night sights installed.
The pistol was returned to me within two weeks, great turn around time. They installed twelve new parts including two new mags, and the new upgrade connector. I now have a like new pistol. Talk about great customer service!
Before I sent the pistol to Glock the average trigger pull was about nine pounds. It was a early one. Now about 5 pounds and a nice crisp break. Just the pull weight I want for a ccw pistol.
As I said before, "GLOCK 43, DOES IT BETTER ANY GET BETTER?" Maybe? what do you say?

 

[Rockhopper]

Love mine. XS Big Dot, Talon grip, Taran +2, Bravo Concealment DOS IWB holster, and Federal HST 124gr +P.

 

[OVERTHEHILLGUY]

OVERTHEHILLGUY here again, shot my G43 at 30ft at MCFG today. Shot 50 rds of WM Federal alum. 115 grain all into the ocular cavity of a human head paper target.
About 1.000 flawless rounds TOTAL fired.
JT

 

[AngryRooster]

I really should try one of these out. I almost bought one a few weeks ago, I went with the PPS M2 instead. The ergos felt way better with the PPS than the G43. Eventually I'll run into someone at the range who has one.

 

[voidsherpa]

I thought the glock 43 was a letdown due to how big it is for only being a 6+1. Wish it was smaller.

 

[seedubs1]

They really effed up the mags. The 6 round mag should have been 7. The Taran +1 base plate barely adds any length. Once you get an aftermarket baseplate, it's the same as any other single stack out there.

My only problem is the price. I love my g43, but I don't get why it's $100 more than a m&p shield.

I thought the glock 43 was a letdown due to how big it is for only being a 6+1. Wish it was smaller.

 

[AngryRooster]

I thought the glock 43 was a letdown due to how big it is for only being a 6+1. Wish it was smaller.

I'm the opposite, I wish it was a bit bigger. I'd love to have it in a G19 size. There are enough pocket guns of various calibers out there.

Still, I'm tempted to get one to try out.

 

[voidsherpa]

I'd love to have it in a G19 size.

Then buy a Glock 19...?

 

[AngryRooster]

Then buy a Glock 19...?

I have 4 of them now, don't need another one. Truthfully, other than a 42 & maybe a 43 I'm probably done buying Glocks. We have a good assortment of them in the house already. SWMBO doesn't really care for them any more. The grip angle bothers her wrist. She likes our M&Ps better. A Walther PPQ M2 may be on the list if she likes it. She likes the feel of the PPS M2 so far but hasn't been out to shoot it yet.

The width of the G43 is nice and to have it in a G19 size would make for a very good all day carry gun. Large enough to manipulate easy yet thin & light enough to be comfortable, all in a familiar platform.

 

[Principal Skinr]

I really like my G43, but I like the G42 even better, in terms of being fun to shoot. These two are my most common carry guns. With Underwood Extreme Penetrators or Extreme Defenders, they are little powerhouses.

 

[Dbeasley2771]

I've haven't encountered a circumstance where I can't conceal my 26. So in saying that I can't convince myself to buy a 43

 

[Yoder]

I been carrying my 43 more often since we had a warm summer but now that it is cooling off and I'm doing more than a tshirt it is back to my 19. I shoot the 19 a lot better.

 

[AngryRooster]

I've haven't encountered a circumstance where I can't conceal my 26. So in saying that I can't convince myself to buy a 43

Anyone want to try and convince me otherwise?

Considering this was part of your race to the classifieds, you'll most likely not return to this thread so I doubt anyone here will bother to try. It's not worth the trouble for someone who doesn't really care about the responses.

 

[gmcttr]

...The width of the G43 is nice and to have it in a G19 size would make for a very good all day carry gun. Large enough to manipulate easy yet thin & light enough to be comfortable, all in a familiar platform.

You're referring to the G43 with a Taran Tactical +2 mag extension. Here is a G43 on top of a G19...

 

[voidsherpa]

Considering this was part of your race to the classifieds...

But he realized he could sell his heavily used Glock 26 for the same price as new.

 

[AngryRooster]

You're referring to the G43 with a Taran Tactical +2 mag extension. Here is a G43 on top of a G19...

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Nope. I'm referring to a gun that Glock doesn't make that I wish they did. I'm talking about a full size 19 that is a single stack the thickness of the 43. Same grip length (not external base pads), same barrel length and sight radius. Adding base pads to a 43 does not give you this.

 

[gmcttr]

Close, but no cigar.

 

[indiucky]

I had one in the shop for two hours Friday...$435 with two aluminum mag extensions and a funny looking pirate on the little plate on the back...The first guy that looked at it said, "Can you do a partial trade?" and she was out the door....

The first one I ever had in the shop....

I don't get it but some do...

 

[canterbc]

If anybody is in the market for a 43, Kentucky Gun Company has them below MAP with free shipping.

 

[MPD179]

Picked up the G43 Talo about 2 months ago. I didn't think I would like it as much as I do. It's been with me daily since the purchase. I have around 50 rounds down range and was pleased with it's accuracy and surprisingly low recoil. I also purchased a Techna pocket clip for it and have carried it this way for the past month. At times, I forget its even on me and often check to make sure I didn't lose it. I plan on purchasing the Vickers +2 in the future to up the capacity. Since this purchase, my G26 gen 4 has been taking a break. Definitely would recommend this handgun for anybody wanting a small 9.