You DO NOT get a rail to mount a light on a 43X. You have to purchase the 43X MOS to get that rail. The 43x also does NOT come with an optic cut slide. Thats the 43X MOS.
Plug and play. I do add a bit more loctite and 15 inch pounds. I have almost 10,000 rounds through my G43x and my screws have not backed out yet. You can also use the C&H precision screws too. @pimp
A few thoughts... 1) The trigger shoe is a holdover from the 80's. Easy/cheap fix: Johnny Glock modified OEM smooth face trigger shoe. He carves down the dingus and installs a pre-travel reduction set screw to eliminate the take-up slop. $22 if you use your old trigger bar. When you take out the slop you make more room in the trigger guard for finger insertion. 2) PSA micro dagger 15 round mags. Reliable and you don't have to change the mag catch out to steel and you can still use your OEM mags. The S15 mags are good in most 43x's but you have to change out the catch so limits the use of OEM mags for emergencies. 3) Talon grips will help get a better grip without changing the handle profile. If you put them on carefully you won't even realize that it didn't feel that way out of the box. 4) Trigger guard undercut. While most people who do an undercut just do one horizontally, recommend you do one as a contour, sloping up toward the right side of the 43x which will better match the way the finger angles into the trigger guard and allows a higher grip on the pistol.
Heheh just a PSA: the PSA micro dagger mags fit perfectly in the 43x and hold 15rds. Unlike the shield arms, you don't have to swap the mag release for it to work properly/long term. It's polymer. 🤝
Just got two of them a week ago. They’re hard as hell to send home in my G48 MOS on a closed slide, and super stiff to load up with the last two rounds, even with a mag loader. I’m wondering if that is typical with the PSA mags.
@@kobudo you haven't put enough rounds through them yet. Remember, we're fitting double stack in a single stack gun (sacrifice). It took about 500 rounds before they were able to load/reload with easily for me. I did also take them apart and put a little bit of oil on the walls inside. Helps a good bit. I've gotten both of my EDC ones to the point where they're easy to load. But I still have the same issue you're having with my "range" spares.
@@FLORIDA_MAN_813 only when someone other than shield arms makes them. I should have prefaced; I do own the SA mags and their release, but they're not reliable at all in my experience. Mis-feeds and whatnot. Good for the range 43x that the kids and wife shoot, but not my EDC one. I specifically use the micro dagger slick mags since they combine poly and steel in the best way. Haven't had a jam since I got them (~2k rds). Again, this is from my own experience. I still have more rounds through the SA's, but they have had a disproportionate amount of failures to feed over the MD's.
Being an open carrier, pistol size isn't an issue for me. With that said I bought two 43x Glocks since I find them very reliable and light weight for carry.
When the wife and I went out to shoot a few micro 9mm's it came down between the Glock 43 and the S&W Shield Plus. I love the way the Glock 43 shoots, even more than my 19. We both ended up doing with the Shield Plus. With the black friday deal the gun shop we were at was having and the $50 rebate Smith and Wesson was offering, we got them for $375 each. Fantastic deal, fantastic handgun. Love my Shield Plus, wife and I both carry it every day.
Talon grips make a juge difference. I have a 48, really like it. For a while I found myself using my old G43 slide on it. Then I decided to mod the old G43 with the new Shield Z9 mags and this has transformed the old 43 into such a great super small and light 9mm that I am carrying it almost all of the time. Also the 3rd trigger I've tried out in these thin Glocks is a GlockStore trigger. It turns out to be the best trigger I've yet to try- surprisingly excellent.
@@JustMe-999a lol practically every polymer framed pistol ever made could be improved to some degree with accessory grip tape or other mods. Everyone has their own preferences, and personalizing a weapon to one's preference is a good thing. Could you even be more of a snob?
@@eldritchshiner that's just wrong. Plenty of polymer pistols have stock triggers better than any glock aftermarket trigger. They all have better sights than a glock. And glocks have the worst texture. And glocks cost more than most. Total ripoff for fools that think they're cool. Be a chump....no one cares
The 43x is my main carry gun. I don't have the mos version but I've been decently happy with it. Ofc I'm running the shield arms and I've also replaced the connector with the ghost connector and it makes the trigger pull a lot nicer without making it too light.
Much better than the 43. I also recommend purchasing the Shield arms 15 rnd mags and maxwell insert. The insert helps keep more my hand on the frame instead of dangling below my grip.
I was deciding between the 43x MOS and p365 xmacro standard slide. Had to go with the Sig. To get the capacity that Glock's competition is already at, I don't want to rely on 3rd party mags that may or may not work perfectly when my life depends on it. Took a month, but finally got the axis elite delivered. And added the green dot EPS carry and a TLR 7sub. A great CCW package. I like carrying this more than the heavy and thick m&p 2.0.
I have a 48, got a custom 43x slide for it last year. Never had a single malfunction with the aftermarket mags and have had mine for 3+ years now with the gen 2 shield arms mags specifically & with their metal mag release. I don't think you have anything to worry about. My only complaint is the recoil is kinda snappy. My favorite carry is my P226, but the 43x is much lighter and carries the same amount of ammo, just not as pleasant to shoot as my P226.
I love my 43X MOS. I added the Holosun EPS carry, Surefire XSC-A, shield arms mags and mag well and an Apex trigger. Added +5 mag extender to one of my shield arms mags and I carry it in a T-Rex Arms Sidecar so I have 36 rounds on me at all times. Can’t beat it for the price, reliability and ease of carry. I also have the P365 that I carry on days where I need an even slimmer profile, but definitely prefer shooting the 43X.
10 round mag limit is one of the reasons I went with it. I don't need to modify mags, also the reputation for reliability. its not a favorite rang gun but its my go to home defense and carry.
I got the sa mags and catch . I think It's an ammo thing . Out of hundreds of rounds, it failed to lock back once and one time I had to slap the slide , Keep it oiled. Every gun gonna have a hick up every now and again . Definitely when buying bulk ammo .
I originally got a Sig P365X, and even put a Wilson Combat Grip on it. Ended up selling it and getting a 43X MOS instead. Something about Glocks that just feels right, no matter which one I pick up.
As someone who generally doesn't like Glocks (nothing against them, just personal preference), swap out the mags for either Shield Arms or PSA 15 round mags, and the G43x MOS makes a TON of sense for a CCW gun, especially if you already own another Glock. If someone gave me a G43x, I would not complain at all.
I chose the non-MOS 43x as my first CCW. I have larger hands so the length and width of the grip is perfect. Lightweight, reliable, and easily concealable.
I’m running non mos 43x with just shield arms, XS big dot sights, I like it a lot & I’m a bigger guy with big hands so that says a lot how well I can shoot it. I let my friend try it & he was a stormtrooper didn’t even hit the target until the last round shield arms 20round magazine 😂😂😂😂. but with bigger jericho steel & hkp30l .40, he hit everytime. So small guns like this are definitely personal preference but if you can work past the snappiness you’ll definitely benefit from carrying it….id rather put a light & optic on my 17 which is why I got non MOS
Springfield Hell Cat Pro is the same size, holds 15 & 17 standard mags, and has a rail. I had the 43x and sold it to get the Hell Cat Pro and I love it.
I really wanted to get a p365 but heard a lot of stories about the reliability of the gun. Even the gun shop owner was talking me into a p365, it is what he carried.. when he handed it to me it wouldn’t rack..he had to end up sending it back. I know it was a very uncommon occurrence , but it sold me on a Glock.
I removed the safety from the trigger, sanded it down a little so it sits flush, then sanded the groves out of the trigger. Made it smooth. Polished all internals, coated them with ceramic coat, and the trigger is better than any I’ve ever installed in a Glock. Cost me some time but not my wallet.
Aftermarket 15 round magazines for the G43x is to expensive for me, when the G19 comes with three 15 round magazines, and I can buy larger OEM and 10 round magazines that are far cheaper then G43x Shield mags. I used to carry 1911s, I remember the huge debate on carrying 1911s vs G19. The G19 was cheaper, OEM high capacity mags, and lighter, but the 1911 was slimmer. It seems the G43x is a step backwards on the grounds of lack of OEM high capacity mags and doesn't use the standard Glock mags.
Bern carrying my Non Mos 43x since they came out. After carrying a G26 & 19 for 20 years To me is is a perfect CCW on the waist or in my man bag. The G43 for pocket or Deeper cover is my other option.
I feel your better off with the Hellcat . I bought one that was optic cut & it came with 5 magazines one 11 rounds two 13 round and two 15 round magazine. It has great Steppling and paired with a Hollison 507K red dot . Runs circles around the clock 43X.
When chambering a round you need to rack it super hard or it jams, also it took some practice to keep my thumb from bumping the mag release while firing. I’ve never had these issues with my full size Glocks.
This is the Glock 43x MOS(10rds), as opposed to the Glock 43x(10rds), which has NO RAIL. The first was the Glock 43,(6rds) then the changes started. Good video!!
It’s a good basic carry gun but for me the 365 family are far superior shooters and can be configured a variety of ways just by purchasing one pistol (you said a lot of this). I already have a dagger micro slide on my G43 (with the optic it makes the 43 a lot more shootable). As soon as PSA sorts out their issues and releases the micro dagger frame in quantities it’s going to really eat into the 43x sales.
i got the hogue grip sleeve which widens the grip, perfect for Large or bigger hands and the shield arms CARRY MAGWELL, which not only looks absolutely amazing, it also functions very well as a magwell of course but also assists your pinky and gives you a much better grip and feel on the gun, I must also underline the trigger saftely finger buster here, a littly annoying but no dealbreaker
You don't need a light for day use. The optic is great for target shooting but not for personal defense at close encounters. The light and optic cost more than the gun but could be fun to use.
I think I'll stick with my original Hellcat with the OEM 11, 13 & 15 round mags. It's super compact, better sights, grip texture, trigger & shoots as reliable as any of my other Glocks. I was turned off by a very early model Sig 365 that was still had problems after 2 trips in for warranty work. I have nothing against the 43X. Glock is a very good platform.
the canik mc9 would beat out the best "affordable" carry gun...similar footprint, cheaper, better value, better trigger, more rounds, better recoil - what else do you want?
I sold my Glock g four three due to reliability issues on the aftermarket mags. So I ended up buying the sig p three sixty five macro grip module for my xl. Now I have stock 17 round mags for my carry. The grip length isn’t that much different compared to the Glock four three.
I wasn’t interested in the 43X, due to the 10 round capacity, and the poor reviews of the Shield mags. But once I found the PSA 15 round mags, I pulled the trigger, and picking one up.
What sucks about the X is the over extended, squared off mag base pad. It's too wide and should have been rounded off. For appendix carry that corner is always poking out from under your shirt.
I got a 43x because it's the smallest gun that holds 15 rounds AND has failsafe striker system. After using it for four years now, I gotta say it feels totally natural and I can shoot it well... so well that I sold my 17. I put Trijicon sights on mine.
I sold my g43x, 15 round magazines are not made by glock and the shield arms ones are unreliable. The stock sights and trigger are well below the competition as well. I got a shield plus, its smaller and holds 14 rounds, optics cut already on there, truglo tritium sights already on, ambi safety and the trigger is way better. Did I mention its smaller and easier to conceal, plus an option for a thumb safety if youre worried about appendix carry or want to use a soft holster and keep the safety on. Glock needs to step their game up respectfully. Im not even a glock hater I just hated the product I owned by them.
@@beowulf3303 but then I still have a Glock with a shitty trigger and a much larger in length pistol grip which sucks for concealing compared to the shield. I’m good but to each their own.
I love Glocks but this just doesn't make sense to me unless you have to have a Glock for carry. I wish they would make a micro with decent mag capacity. I don't like putting anything aftermarket other than sights on a carry gun.
Glock 43X because #1 Glock. #2 it was the perfect happy medium for me and my 4’ 11” 110lb wife to carry the same piece. If we are out and about together I have access to 4 mags minimum because we each carry a spare on person. Keep another spare in each of our vehicles and each of our back packs (hers is typically the diaper bag and mine is typically my work bag). So if we go shopping with the kids we’ll have both backpacks in the vehicle so we have 7 mags in the vehicle. If my gun fails or I forget mine I’m not going from a Glock 19 to a Ruger LCP. If she forgets her and I ended going down for the count she can pick up mine and it’s the same gun she’s been training with. Understanding various manual of arms is important but we aren’t able to get to the range weekly and shoot a few hundred rounds. We are getting there 6-8 times a year. Instead of us training with our primary gun and then a couple of mags with the others just so we are familiar, 100% of our training is with each others gun. I’d be carrying a 19 otherwise so it’s not like I’m sacrificing capacity to go down to her size gun (shield arms mags.) She carry’s in a very feminine looking, not obnoxiously large belt bag so she’s not carrying some big tactical looking fanny pack to be able to carry a Glock 19.
@@tomasmedina7989 yea man. There’s a reason Armies and law enforcement departments standardize equipment. If anything goes down 99% chance it’s me and her together. Whether on our property, or out in public… me and her make up our defense unit. Have to at least have the same firearm.
I like my 43X…wouldn’t carry anything else. Fits my hand perfectly! Perfect EDC for me. Plus, I never have to worry about it not going “BANG” when I pull the trigger.
Love my 43X MOS. It is way better than my G43. The only gun I would consider instead is the G48 MOS which is the same gun with a slightly longer barrel and slide. The slide length would not make it any different to carry since my holster is 43X and 48 compatible.
Nothing against Gs because I carried a 23 for 9 yrs in the PD but when you add the cost of the weapon plus all those upgrades… Sig comes to my mind. Again, spend your money however you want.
I’m a Glock fan but per usual Glock is behind the curve in this market. I’m glad it is working for you but I’m hearing how you made it work rather than how Glock made it work.
A lot of good points in the comments. Best way to put it is (in my opinion) that the Glock 43/43x is like a Honda civic. It’s a tiny vehicle that’s affordable, reliable, upgradable and people just like them for what it is. You make it your own. Then you got the 19, which is like an Accord, a little bigger, faster, a bit roomier. Of course anyone can get an Sig or what have you, it’s got everything you need out of the box, it already has its upgrades, reliable etc. People want to put their own spin on it and make it there’s. I hope that made sense. Enough of my yapping. I have a 43x for carry and a 19 for combat shooting. Both do their jobs well. That’s just my input.
I’ve thought that for many years. It would be a do all pistol. Much like my 30S. Being able to install the 17 or 19 mag and a light transforms it to a night stand gun when you are not carrying it.
Noticing this Glock already has upgraded parts 🤦♂️ . Getting my CCW this month. Considering the Canik MC9 or the sig 365 X macro comp. Sig a lot more expensive but 17 rounds, internally compensated, still a 3.1 barrel. Now that’s a carry.
I had the mc9 for 8 months as a first gun purchase. After 500 rounds it was constantly jamming and even support couldn’t help me. Sold it and got a 43x mos
If you add talon grip tape, smooth out the trigger guard undercut with a dremmel, replace the sights, buy the Shield or PSA 15 rd mags, and do some light polishing on the trigger components, the 43x is a great gun right out of the box…😂
Glock makes great stuff (love my 19x)! But for Micro 9's, S&W Shield Plus is a gun of comparable quality/reliability, cheaper, and likely better ergonomics than 43x (I don't have the 43x, so can't attest personally). I got a Shield Plus for $370 with a crimson trace red-dot and night sights (Black Friday sale with S&W Rebate). That said, you really can't go wrong with a Glock if you get the 43x :).
All of my Glocks and Sig p365 have striker drag but never had malfunction with any of them. The 43x is my favorite though. I can't wait for election time to sell all of them though. The ammo gouging ruined it for me
A few helpful additions. The G43x MOS has a small rail but the 43X does NOT and they do not use the same holster reverse order. Several optics like the Vortex CCW bolt directly on without a plate which is essential in being able to cowitness the stock irons or a regular height iron set. The compensator does absolutely nothing or so little it can't be reliably felt or measured in my opinion and the stock barrels are incredibly accurate. At the most a good connector might improve trigger but I would also recommend leaving these completely stock. PSA and Shield make 15 round mags which is a huge thing when we sell them. The Hogue grip add-on helps these fill the hand more like a G19 but still carry very slim. We host a GSSF match and I can shoot a 500 in carry optics on demand practically but I carry this all day at work because it totes so well. I agree great gun, we sell them as fast as they come in. Oddly enough almost all employees and instructors here carry Glock when we can buy anything at cost. Our rental pool of Glocks are tortured and keep on ticking. Leave stock sights on and install the direct optics for this footprint and you have an optic carry gun in the 750$ dollar price range ready to rock
This platfrom is amazing. I own 3 and shot USPSA with it. Well over 8k rounds through this platform. Just some tips. - 1) that is the MOS version. You can have the rear MOS bumps removed and your holosun becomes direct mount for an even lower optic placement. - 2) A $15 Ghost connector will seriously take that platform to the next level. - 3) You can get a modified by johnny glocks OEM adjustable trigger for just $22. - 4) SA mags work, they just need a quick break in period (load and offload mags 2 times) and shorter maintenance period (750 rounds, swap the magazine spring out. SA has a free spring swap program. Just send it in, they'll send you fresh ones back.) - 5) You can stipple this platform (and all glocks) very easily. Watch some vids and try it. - 6) Train how you fight.
You DO NOT get a rail to mount a light on a 43X. You have to purchase the 43X MOS to get that rail. The 43x also does NOT come with an optic cut slide. Thats the 43X MOS.
Yeah that definitely should be corrected. Good catch.
I want to listen to you, but you keep YELLING AT ME
@@TechnicallyJustin nope. Not yelling. Just making sure the words are clearly visible. lol. Have a goodnight.
Pinned this so people can see. Thank you for the correction!
@@herringtonarms hey guys how come
You don’t make a flared magwell for a Glock 19 gen 5? More specifically the 19x?
I've been using the DPP Plates on my Glocks and work great. My G43x mos fits my hands so well and it's been my off duty for years now. Great gun!
With the dpp plate, still need to cut or just plug n play?
Plug and play. I do add a bit more loctite and 15 inch pounds. I have almost 10,000 rounds through my G43x and my screws have not backed out yet. You can also use the C&H precision screws too. @pimp
A few thoughts... 1) The trigger shoe is a holdover from the 80's. Easy/cheap fix: Johnny Glock modified OEM smooth face trigger shoe. He carves down the dingus and installs a pre-travel reduction set screw to eliminate the take-up slop. $22 if you use your old trigger bar. When you take out the slop you make more room in the trigger guard for finger insertion. 2) PSA micro dagger 15 round mags. Reliable and you don't have to change the mag catch out to steel and you can still use your OEM mags. The S15 mags are good in most 43x's but you have to change out the catch so limits the use of OEM mags for emergencies. 3) Talon grips will help get a better grip without changing the handle profile. If you put them on carefully you won't even realize that it didn't feel that way out of the box. 4) Trigger guard undercut. While most people who do an undercut just do one horizontally, recommend you do one as a contour, sloping up toward the right side of the 43x which will better match the way the finger angles into the trigger guard and allows a higher grip on the pistol.
Heheh just a PSA: the PSA micro dagger mags fit perfectly in the 43x and hold 15rds. Unlike the shield arms, you don't have to swap the mag release for it to work properly/long term. It's polymer. 🤝
Just got two of them a week ago. They’re hard as hell to send home in my G48 MOS on a closed slide, and super stiff to load up with the last two rounds, even with a mag loader. I’m wondering if that is typical with the PSA mags.
@@kobudo you haven't put enough rounds through them yet. Remember, we're fitting double stack in a single stack gun (sacrifice). It took about 500 rounds before they were able to load/reload with easily for me. I did also take them apart and put a little bit of oil on the walls inside. Helps a good bit. I've gotten both of my EDC ones to the point where they're easy to load. But I still have the same issue you're having with my "range" spares.
The steel mag release and the steel mags are a lot nicer though.
@@FLORIDA_MAN_813 only when someone other than shield arms makes them. I should have prefaced; I do own the SA mags and their release, but they're not reliable at all in my experience. Mis-feeds and whatnot. Good for the range 43x that the kids and wife shoot, but not my EDC one. I specifically use the micro dagger slick mags since they combine poly and steel in the best way. Haven't had a jam since I got them (~2k rds). Again, this is from my own experience. I still have more rounds through the SA's, but they have had a disproportionate amount of failures to feed over the MD's.
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Rest in peace, Gaston Glock.
Being an open carrier, pistol size isn't an issue for me. With that said I bought two 43x Glocks since I find them very reliable and light weight for carry.
When the wife and I went out to shoot a few micro 9mm's it came down between the Glock 43 and the S&W Shield Plus. I love the way the Glock 43 shoots, even more than my 19. We both ended up doing with the Shield Plus. With the black friday deal the gun shop we were at was having and the $50 rebate Smith and Wesson was offering, we got them for $375 each. Fantastic deal, fantastic handgun. Love my Shield Plus, wife and I both carry it every day.
I have both and gree the shield plus is far better. The glock feels like a toy compared to it in hand
Johnny Custom Glocks adjustable trigger shoe is an easy and reliable upgrade to eliminate the trigger bite you were talking about.
I just bought the X-Macro with a Romeo Elite and Sig cowitness night sights for $663 shipped brand new…my 43X MOS will now become a safe queen
Where??👀👀
@@savetheplanet2563 Dahlonega Armory
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Talon grips make a juge difference. I have a 48, really like it. For a while I found myself using my old G43 slide on it. Then I decided to mod the old G43 with the new Shield Z9 mags and this has transformed the old 43 into such a great super small and light 9mm that I am carrying it almost all of the time. Also the 3rd trigger I've tried out in these thin Glocks is a GlockStore trigger. It turns out to be the best trigger I've yet to try- surprisingly excellent.
Why not just buy a gun that doesn't need talon grips and an aftermarket trigger and new sights? It's just stupid.
@@JustMe-999a lol practically every polymer framed pistol ever made could be improved to some degree with accessory grip tape or other mods. Everyone has their own preferences, and personalizing a weapon to one's preference is a good thing. Could you even be more of a snob?
@@eldritchshiner that's just wrong. Plenty of polymer pistols have stock triggers better than any glock aftermarket trigger. They all have better sights than a glock. And glocks have the worst texture. And glocks cost more than most. Total ripoff for fools that think they're cool. Be a chump....no one cares
@@JustMe-999a Perhaps you haven't been around much, so I'll give you that benefit of doubt. Certainly your opinions don't come out of experience.
@@eldritchshiner name a major manufacturer with worse grip texture, worse sights, and a worse trigger
The 43x is my main carry gun. I don't have the mos version but I've been decently happy with it. Ofc I'm running the shield arms and I've also replaced the connector with the ghost connector and it makes the trigger pull a lot nicer without making it too light.
Much better than the 43. I also recommend purchasing the Shield arms 15 rnd mags and maxwell insert. The insert helps keep more my hand on the frame instead of dangling below my grip.
Palmetto state has better mags; front part is made of polymer eliminates the need for a new mag release
Shoots well, good price, slim, draws smooth, reliable
These comps work really well
I was deciding between the 43x MOS and p365 xmacro standard slide. Had to go with the Sig. To get the capacity that Glock's competition is already at, I don't want to rely on 3rd party mags that may or may not work perfectly when my life depends on it. Took a month, but finally got the axis elite delivered. And added the green dot EPS carry and a TLR 7sub. A great CCW package. I like carrying this more than the heavy and thick m&p 2.0.
I have a 48, got a custom 43x slide for it last year. Never had a single malfunction with the aftermarket mags and have had mine for 3+ years now with the gen 2 shield arms mags specifically & with their metal mag release. I don't think you have anything to worry about. My only complaint is the recoil is kinda snappy. My favorite carry is my P226, but the 43x is much lighter and carries the same amount of ammo, just not as pleasant to shoot as my P226.
I love my 43X MOS. I added the Holosun EPS carry, Surefire XSC-A, shield arms mags and mag well and an Apex trigger. Added +5 mag extender to one of my shield arms mags and I carry it in a T-Rex Arms Sidecar so I have 36 rounds on me at all times. Can’t beat it for the price, reliability and ease of carry.
I also have the P365 that I carry on days where I need an even slimmer profile, but definitely prefer shooting the 43X.
One of Glocks best designs...This and the G-19...
10 round mag limit is one of the reasons I went with it. I don't need to modify mags, also the reputation for reliability. its not a favorite rang gun but its my go to home defense and carry.
I can’t have more than ten rounds so I have no issues
I got the sa mags and catch . I think It's an ammo thing . Out of hundreds of rounds, it failed to lock back once and one time I had to slap the slide , Keep it oiled. Every gun gonna have a hick up every now and again . Definitely when buying bulk ammo .
@@bryantevis6680 I enjoy shooting my 43x.
I originally got a Sig P365X, and even put a Wilson Combat Grip on it. Ended up selling it and getting a 43X MOS instead. Something about Glocks that just feels right, no matter which one I pick up.
As someone who generally doesn't like Glocks (nothing against them, just personal preference), swap out the mags for either Shield Arms or PSA 15 round mags, and the G43x MOS makes a TON of sense for a CCW gun, especially if you already own another Glock. If someone gave me a G43x, I would not complain at all.
I run the TLR 6 flashlight/laser kit on my Glock 43 works perfectly definitely do like the 43x more for the grip and mag capacity
with that compensaitor on and wanting a longer grip at the point just get the G19x. it be longer and with bigger grip giving you more ammo
You also need to replace the mag release to a metal one because the shield mags will eventually wear out the polymer mag retention piece.
I still prefer the 19.
Would it make more sense to just run a 19MOS? After adding the comp it’s now the same length and you’d get more capacity from the factory. Sweet vid!
I chose the non-MOS 43x as my first CCW. I have larger hands so the length and width of the grip is perfect. Lightweight, reliable, and easily concealable.
i’ve consistently found a regular 43x(non mos) at gun shows and stores for $380 so for a reliable conceal carry i feel it’s a pretty good choice
You can get a dove plate to mount an optic and a streamlight flashlight without needing a rail.
I’m running non mos 43x with just shield arms, XS big dot sights, I like it a lot & I’m a bigger guy with big hands so that says a lot how well I can shoot it. I let my friend try it & he was a stormtrooper didn’t even hit the target until the last round shield arms 20round magazine 😂😂😂😂. but with bigger jericho steel & hkp30l .40, he hit everytime. So small guns like this are definitely personal preference but if you can work past the snappiness you’ll definitely benefit from carrying it….id rather put a light & optic on my 17 which is why I got non MOS
So you’re running a True Precision barrel, a compensator, and aftermarket mags….why is the Glock 43X so awesome again?
The x makes it sound cool
Springfield Hell Cat Pro is the same size, holds 15 & 17 standard mags, and has a rail. I had the 43x and sold it to get the Hell Cat Pro and I love it.
@@yungcheek3304facts. Best carry gun
Same reason people buy new frames, barrels and triggers for the p365😊
Because glocks are like legos
Waiting patiently on that oem finned version to restock 😢
I really wanted to get a p365 but heard a lot of stories about the reliability of the gun. Even the gun shop owner was talking me into a p365, it is what he carried.. when he handed it to me it wouldn’t rack..he had to end up sending it back. I know it was a very uncommon occurrence , but it sold me on a Glock.
I removed the safety from the trigger, sanded it down a little so it sits flush, then sanded the groves out of the trigger. Made it smooth. Polished all internals, coated them with ceramic coat, and the trigger is better than any I’ve ever installed in a Glock. Cost me some time but not my wallet.
I love how thin the 43x is and with the 15 rnd mags its got the capacity of my g19
So does the p365
@@windycityreptiles4671 Not with flush fit mags...
Aftermarket 15 round magazines for the G43x is to expensive for me, when the G19 comes with three 15 round magazines, and I can buy larger OEM and 10 round magazines that are far cheaper then G43x Shield mags. I used to carry 1911s, I remember the huge debate on carrying 1911s vs G19. The G19 was cheaper, OEM high capacity mags, and lighter, but the 1911 was slimmer. It seems the G43x is a step backwards on the grounds of lack of OEM high capacity mags and doesn't use the standard Glock mags.
Bern carrying my Non Mos 43x since they came out. After carrying a G26 & 19 for 20 years To me is is a perfect CCW on the waist or in my man bag. The G43 for pocket or Deeper cover is my other option.
I feel your better off with the Hellcat . I bought one that was optic cut & it came with 5 magazines one 11 rounds two 13 round and two 15 round magazine. It has great Steppling and paired with a Hollison 507K red dot . Runs circles around the clock 43X.
Hellcat Pro = Glock 43x, Hellcat = Glock 43.
When chambering a round you need to rack it super hard or it jams, also it took some practice to keep my thumb from bumping the mag release while firing. I’ve never had these issues with my full size Glocks.
If Glock somehow makes a 15 round polymer mag for this pistol it will definitely be the #1 edc choice 🔥
I’m really surprised that Magpul hasn’t made one yet. Maybe they know Glock is working on one and don’t want to bother.
Good video would be down for a 43x one day but went with the 26 because I love how small and wide it is and fits my 19 mags
First pistol I owned and still have it to day in 40sw the 27
This is the Glock 43x MOS(10rds), as opposed to the Glock 43x(10rds), which has NO RAIL. The first was the Glock 43,(6rds) then the changes started. Good video!!
2:37 that's a trigger safety my dude, and it's standard on all glocks (nowadays) afaik
It’s a good basic carry gun but for me the 365 family are far superior shooters and can be configured a variety of ways just by purchasing one pistol (you said a lot of this). I already have a dagger micro slide on my G43 (with the optic it makes the 43 a lot more shootable). As soon as PSA sorts out their issues and releases the micro dagger frame in quantities it’s going to really eat into the 43x sales.
I’m loving that compensator ONIT.
i got the hogue grip sleeve which widens the grip, perfect for Large or bigger hands and the shield arms CARRY MAGWELL, which not only looks absolutely amazing, it also functions very well as a magwell of course but also assists your pinky and gives you a much better grip and feel on the gun, I must also underline the trigger saftely finger buster here, a littly annoying but no dealbreaker
G19 is the goldielocks of Glocks.
For combat or self defense.💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
You don't need a light for day use. The optic is great for target shooting but not for personal defense at close encounters. The light and optic cost more than the gun but could be fun to use.
Good run down, wish there was a non-threaded barrel option similar to radian ramjet for the comp for those of us who travel to certain states ;)
I spoke with Radian, they’re are planning to launch the ramjet+afterburner middle of 2024.
@@ThatOtherBob If it proves as reliable as the 19 version that’ll be an awesome setup
Sanding the trigger safety always seems todo the trick 👍🏼👍🏼
My first handgun and i love it! Perfect size for me.
Same reason why people buy Honda Civics. Fairly reliable and affordable with a million aftermarket parts
I got the glock 48 with shield arms mags.. I carry it everyday.
I think I'll stick with my original Hellcat with the OEM 11, 13 & 15 round mags. It's super compact, better sights, grip texture, trigger & shoots as reliable as any of my other Glocks. I was turned off by a very early model Sig 365 that was still had problems after 2 trips in for warranty work. I have nothing against the 43X. Glock is a very good platform.
the canik mc9 would beat out the best "affordable" carry gun...similar footprint, cheaper, better value, better trigger, more rounds, better recoil - what else do you want?
Love my 43X with the Shield mags.
I have two 43x. Still prefer my mc9 over them. Less costs and has optics cut and rail.
I sold my Glock g four three due to reliability issues on the aftermarket mags. So I ended up buying the sig p three sixty five macro grip module for my xl. Now I have stock 17 round mags for my carry. The grip length isn’t that much different compared to the Glock four three.
I wasn’t interested in the 43X, due to the 10 round capacity, and the poor reviews of the Shield mags. But once I found the PSA 15 round mags, I pulled the trigger, and picking one up.
What sucks about the X is the over extended, squared off mag base pad. It's too wide and should have been rounded off. For appendix carry that corner is always poking out from under your shirt.
The best part of my 43x is knowing that the gun will go off every time I pull the trigger and it won't go off just sitting in my holster.
I got a 43x because it's the smallest gun that holds 15 rounds AND has failsafe striker system. After using it for four years now, I gotta say it feels totally natural and I can shoot it well... so well that I sold my 17.
I put Trijicon sights on mine.
I sold my g43x, 15 round magazines are not made by glock and the shield arms ones are unreliable. The stock sights and trigger are well below the competition as well. I got a shield plus, its smaller and holds 14 rounds, optics cut already on there, truglo tritium sights already on, ambi safety and the trigger is way better. Did I mention its smaller and easier to conceal, plus an option for a thumb safety if youre worried about appendix carry or want to use a soft holster and keep the safety on. Glock needs to step their game up respectfully. Im not even a glock hater I just hated the product I owned by them.
Change out the mag catch and the shield arms mags are on point!
@@beowulf3303 but then I still have a Glock with a shitty trigger and a much larger in length pistol grip which sucks for concealing compared to the shield. I’m good but to each their own.
Palmetto State armory makes 15 round mags for the 43x
@@GoodAtHeartbro making valid points.
I go between the 43xMos and the Stacatto C2 for my edc.
Ahh. So, a 500 dollar gun or a 2500 dollar gun. No in between? 😩
@@Stefanmkd91 The Stacatto is my comp gun. Very different shooter.
@@Joe-oo3xv Nice, man. One day I'll get to fire a Staccato 🔥
I just picked up my 43X MOS on Thursday and got a good price.
Can you do a explanation video of 43x vs 19 for edc
We can totally do something like that
Throw in a Glock 26 with x grip and g19 mag…… pretty much the original 43x
I'd add some handlelit grips or talon grips. They feel amazing
I love Glocks but this just doesn't make sense to me unless you have to have a Glock for carry. I wish they would make a micro with decent mag capacity. I don't like putting anything aftermarket other than sights on a carry gun.
Glock 43X because #1 Glock. #2 it was the perfect happy medium for me and my 4’ 11” 110lb wife to carry the same piece. If we are out and about together I have access to 4 mags minimum because we each carry a spare on person. Keep another spare in each of our vehicles and each of our back packs (hers is typically the diaper bag and mine is typically my work bag). So if we go shopping with the kids we’ll have both backpacks in the vehicle so we have 7 mags in the vehicle. If my gun fails or I forget mine I’m not going from a Glock 19 to a Ruger LCP. If she forgets her and I ended going down for the count she can pick up mine and it’s the same gun she’s been training with. Understanding various manual of arms is important but we aren’t able to get to the range weekly and shoot a few hundred rounds. We are getting there 6-8 times a year. Instead of us training with our primary gun and then a couple of mags with the others just so we are familiar, 100% of our training is with each others gun. I’d be carrying a 19 otherwise so it’s not like I’m sacrificing capacity to go down to her size gun (shield arms mags.) She carry’s in a very feminine looking, not obnoxiously large belt bag so she’s not carrying some big tactical looking fanny pack to be able to carry a Glock 19.
You just convinced me to get another 43x....lol! One for me, since i bought one for my wife already, but have had 43x envy ever since...
@@tomasmedina7989 yea man. There’s a reason Armies and law enforcement departments standardize equipment. If anything goes down 99% chance it’s me and her together. Whether on our property, or out in public… me and her make up our defense unit. Have to at least have the same firearm.
Great video dude 🎉
Thanks! Glad you liked it
I like my 43X…wouldn’t carry anything else. Fits my hand perfectly! Perfect EDC for me. Plus, I never have to worry about it not going “BANG” when I pull the trigger.
Just ordered my 43x with bazooka green slide
Love my 43X MOS. It is way better than my G43. The only gun I would consider instead is the G48 MOS which is the same gun with a slightly longer barrel and slide. The slide length would not make it any different to carry since my holster is 43X and 48 compatible.
Promag makes 15rd mags also. you dont have to change the mag catch😊
Nothing against Gs because I carried a 23 for 9 yrs in the PD but when you add the cost of the weapon plus all those upgrades… Sig comes to my mind. Again, spend your money however you want.
I’m a Glock fan but per usual Glock is behind the curve in this market. I’m glad it is working for you but I’m hearing how you made it work rather than how Glock made it work.
A lot of good points in the comments. Best way to put it is (in my opinion) that the Glock 43/43x is like a Honda civic. It’s a tiny vehicle that’s affordable, reliable, upgradable and people just like them for what it is. You make it your own. Then you got the 19, which is like an Accord, a little bigger, faster, a bit roomier. Of course anyone can get an Sig or what have you, it’s got everything you need out of the box, it already has its upgrades, reliable etc. People want to put their own spin on it and make it there’s. I hope that made sense. Enough of my yapping. I have a 43x for carry and a 19 for combat shooting. Both do their jobs well. That’s just my input.
Great overview, love the video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
The G26 needs a weapon light, like 10 years ago.
I’ve thought that for many years. It would be a do all pistol. Much like my 30S.
Being able to install the 17 or 19 mag and a light transforms it to a night stand gun when you are not carrying it.
Noticing this Glock already has upgraded parts 🤦♂️ . Getting my CCW this month. Considering the Canik MC9 or the sig 365 X macro comp. Sig a lot more expensive but 17 rounds, internally compensated, still a 3.1 barrel. Now that’s a carry.
I had the mc9 for 8 months as a first gun purchase. After 500 rounds it was constantly jamming and even support couldn’t help me. Sold it and got a 43x mos
If you add talon grip tape, smooth out the trigger guard undercut with a dremmel, replace the sights, buy the Shield or PSA 15 rd mags, and do some light polishing on the trigger components, the 43x is a great gun right out of the box…😂
PSA micro dagger 15 round mags work beautifully in the 43X
Sometimes.
So does sa mags
I also noticed the trigger safety doesn’t go flush and isn’t so comfortable my 42 also it does the same thing. But slightly less the 43x??
And bro, dremmel the rear posts on the 43x mos and walah, u got a k series footprint (eps carry direct mount)
I have a non-mos 43x and like it.. but I want to try PSA's dagger micro to see how the ergonomics compare.
Pair a PSA Micro 15 round mag with your Glock 43X. It's the best combo. Micro daggers are just Glock gen 3 cheap copies.
Why wouldn’t you just get a 48 instead for the better sight radius?
They make lights for the railless 43
U mine as well have a 48 or 19 if u gonna run a compensator period . That defeats the purpose of the weapon. Ya think ?
❤the Glock 43X MOS! Nice review
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Glock makes great stuff (love my 19x)! But for Micro 9's, S&W Shield Plus is a gun of comparable quality/reliability, cheaper, and likely better ergonomics than 43x (I don't have the 43x, so can't attest personally). I got a Shield Plus for $370 with a crimson trace red-dot and night sights (Black Friday sale with S&W Rebate). That said, you really can't go wrong with a Glock if you get the 43x :).
Because of the aftermarket abundance for glocks.
All of my Glocks and Sig p365 have striker drag but never had malfunction with any of them. The 43x is my favorite though.
I can't wait for election time to sell all of them though.
The ammo gouging ruined it for me
A few helpful additions. The G43x MOS has a small rail but the 43X does NOT and they do not use the same holster reverse order. Several optics like the Vortex CCW bolt directly on without a plate which is essential in being able to cowitness the stock irons or a regular height iron set. The compensator does absolutely nothing or so little it can't be reliably felt or measured in my opinion and the stock barrels are incredibly accurate. At the most a good connector might improve trigger but I would also recommend leaving these completely stock. PSA and Shield make 15 round mags which is a huge thing when we sell them. The Hogue grip add-on helps these fill the hand more like a G19 but still carry very slim. We host a GSSF match and I can shoot a 500 in carry optics on demand practically but I carry this all day at work because it totes so well. I agree great gun, we sell them as fast as they come in. Oddly enough almost all employees and instructors here carry Glock when we can buy anything at cost. Our rental pool of Glocks are tortured and keep on ticking. Leave stock sights on and install the direct optics for this footprint and you have an optic carry gun in the 750$ dollar price range ready to rock
What holster do you guys recommend that fits with compensator on?!
Got a 43x with 3 sa mags . Night sights and cmc trigger
same set up I have! just waiting for more good reviews and reliability on psa 15 round mags
Daughter carried hers for a long time.She was very happy with it.And she could shoot it well.
That's all that matters!
Considering the CZ P10S is like 375 right now im curious of that myself.
This platfrom is amazing. I own 3 and shot USPSA with it. Well over 8k rounds through this platform. Just some tips.
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1) that is the MOS version. You can have the rear MOS bumps removed and your holosun becomes direct mount for an even lower optic placement.
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2) A $15 Ghost connector will seriously take that platform to the next level.
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3) You can get a modified by johnny glocks OEM adjustable trigger for just $22.
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4) SA mags work, they just need a quick break in period (load and offload mags 2 times) and shorter maintenance period (750 rounds, swap the magazine spring out. SA has a free spring swap program. Just send it in, they'll send you fresh ones back.)
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5) You can stipple this platform (and all glocks) very easily. Watch some vids and try it.
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6) Train how you fight.
Great comment! Thanks for taking the time to write it. I’m gonna look into the direct mount tip.
It's gonna be my back up gun. Gonna carry it with my glock 19 gen 5.
do people put a red dot & light on a carry gun? asking for a friend.
I do.
I thought I hated Glocks until I tried the 43X. Only Glock I own. For some reason it fits my hands and I shoot it accurately.
How much do all of the strap on options add to the weight of the pistol? Threaded barrel, compensator, red dot, light; I'm guessing 6-ish ounces?