I decided to go back to an old school Glock 43 as a minimalist carry when I am hiking or kayaking etc. I am using a T-Rex holster and we take it to the range.
I carry the 43 daily. One in the pipe and the mag topped off. I also keep an extra mag on me. The way I see it, if 13 rounds of 9mm isn’t enough to get me out of whatever trouble has caused me to need to pull the 43 out. I’m in a bad situation anyways!!
Great review, I bought my 43 today. I wanted a sub as my primary is a p320 m18 and I thought I wanted a p365 but the 43 feels and operates so much better as a versatile sub
I carry a 43 regularly. It's a great pistol, and I shoot it well. With the Pearce +1 pinky extension you get a reliable 8 round total capacity, without adding bulk. It's a solid, proven platform.
Nice carry piece. I added the plus 1 Pearce base to all my mags (highly recommended), and it came with night sights from the factory. Thanks for the video.
I don't think you're weird. Glock 43 is the smallest reliable 9mm that is shootable in my opinion. It is the gun I carry when I don't feel like carrying something bigger.
I strictly CCW the Glock 43 when hiking which I do a lot of with a TLR6 light/ laser in a cheap Glockstore $30 holster and absolutely love shooting the 43 cause it's small enough but big enough at the same time and Glock is King on real world reliability over past 40 years.
It's funny to others that you went back to a Old School G43. BUT I stand with you, because I went through pretty much the same CCW journey. Bought and tried pretty much ALL the popular carry pieces. Finally decided to stop being so damn foolish and carry a gun that I have unwavering faith in...a Glock 43. I don't regret it for one second. Been thinking of getting a G42 as well. As my hands are pretty beat up and I fear the day will come a 9mm will hurt to shoot,as a 45acp is already like that for me.
Add a hogue beavertail grip and it will soften that recoil right out for embattled hands. And the 42, also with a hogue, is like butter. Honestly, I’ve watched gel tests on 380 and wonder why I don’t just carry the 42 all the time. Best small 380 out there.
I found swapping the glock 43x trigger out for the polymer apex trigger helped me out quite a bit. Most of my glocks esp gen 5s I'm fine with the stock trigger but the 43x I really did not like the factory trigger.
My edc is a Glock 42. It's a reliable firearm that works for me. The only thing I've added was an oem magazine with the baseplate extension. Like yourself, I'm into biking, hiking and kayaking. Anyways, I'm not into buying stuff as soon as it comes out. Chances are there will be issues with something or other. Take care and have a good one.👍
@@douglasphillips24It really is. The only downside is the cost and availability of 380 ammo as opposed to 9mm. Being a slim guy, larger pistols print easily on me. That being said, I like some of the pocket pistols made by other manufacturers, but the quality just isn’t the same imo. Take care and thanks for the reply.👍🏻
I have been a ccw person for 50 plus years and I have had all the newest greatest guns that have come out from revolvers to semi autos had a 43 when they first came out sold it when the 365 was the thing , a week ago found a 43 used for $ 330.00 so Ive come full circle back to the gun that started it all after years of buying the newest wiz bang gun of the month but this is what happens when your a gun nut and we know what and who we are My back is a reck from a duty belt that weighs a lot and im not going to save the world anymore just me and my wife let the tactical ninjas in youtube world do that its a good choice for the normal people today
Never found it worth the money to upgrade to the 43x. Plus I like the short grip for easier concealing. I bought a P365 and carry it most of the time now anyway. Still take the 43 once in a while.
I recently stopped at the gun store to compare the 43 to the 43X. If you stand both guns upside down on their sights and compare the grip length you'll notice that the 43X is only a little over half an inch longer and you get four more rounds. It was an easy decision.
I get it for me depending on how I am dressed or what I am doing I want the lightest smallest gun occasionally. The more rounds more weight. It is my bare minimum carry. Other times I am carrying a HK VP9SK or a Canik Mete MC9
The size might not make a difference sitting on a table or while shooting it on a range, but a half inch can make a big difference when concealing it for some people.
I'm a 64 year old retired man in Florida. I don't give a flying F about kayaking JEEZ or any of the ridiculous B.S. scenarios you were talking about. I carry a Glock 43, because it fits comfortably in my cargo shorts and it's there to protect me, in the unfortunate circumstance that I hope never happens.
Hey, I consider Walmart trips as a social outing, and by the way, Wrangler Flex cargo shorts at Walmart are the bomb diggety. I like my 43 because it’s light and comfy. With a Pearce +1, it holds 8 more rounds than I’ve ever needed.
I own a shield , I have a sig p 320 compact ,a sig m17 a sig p238 I also have a Glock 19 a Glock 42, a Glock 43 and a Glock 43 X the gun I carry every day is my glock 43 it just works for me comfortable to-pocket carry or in the waistband its a stock 43 I trust my life with it,
It’s a proven platform use what work. I have one, carry it daily. If you’re aware, the likelihood of getting into a shooting is slim, it has more than enough capacity for 99% of civilians needs. And it carry’s better than the newer guns, imo. Thanks.
I respect your choice, but there are plenty of similarly sized and priced good pistols (P365, Hellcat, Taurus GX4, Ruger Max9, Shield Plus, Canik Mete etc.) with at least 10 rounds capacity and generally better out of the box (trigger, sights and optics ready). This is 2023 you know 😅
“Better out of the box” in a lot of categories except reliability, which should be the #1 category for a carry gun. I trust Glock so much that I would pay double the price for one
@@waholoopesorry74Totally agree. It’s all about reliability, and I’ve read some Sig owners report 365 corrosion. And it amazes me how so many guys love the 365 with the “1x1 board” crummy-feeling grip that helps obstruct a mag drop. Oh I forgot, they’e prepping for a barroom shootout that 10,000 to 1 will never happen.😜
And none of those options are a Glock, so what’s your point? All of them have more weight and greater width than the G43. You missed the entire point of the video because you want to sound right so badly.
I have the shield, gx4, 365x, 48 (which with my 43 makes a 43x). They are all nice, but I really like weight, slimness, shooting of the 43. I do have a hogue grip, which makes it feel much better. Only gun that easier to carry is the 42.
@@gunlocker7562 I cut the plastic off on both side but don't cut the plastic where mag catches. It works fine and also locks back on last round. Only thing is little tight fitting. I don't carry extra mag so I guess it doesn't really bug me.
Ha, you seem a bit buzzed during this video? Maybe I'm projecting, as I've had a couple beers while watching, but... you def seem to slur a few words and act buzzed. I also employ the G43 for a minimalist carry gun
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I carry the 43 daily. One in the pipe and the mag topped off. I also keep an extra mag on me. The way I see it, if 13 rounds of 9mm isn’t enough to get me out of whatever trouble has caused me to need to pull the 43 out. I’m in a bad situation anyways!!
Great review, I bought my 43 today.
I wanted a sub as my primary is a p320 m18 and I thought I wanted a p365 but the 43 feels and operates so much better as a versatile sub
I carry a 43 regularly. It's a great pistol, and I shoot it well. With the Pearce +1 pinky extension you get a reliable 8 round total capacity, without adding bulk. It's a solid, proven platform.
With an additional magguts +1 follower 9 round total
Nice carry piece. I added the plus 1 Pearce base to all my mags (highly recommended), and it came with night sights from the factory. Thanks for the video.
I just picked up the Canik Mete mc9. Video coming soon
I don't think you're weird. Glock 43 is the smallest reliable 9mm that is shootable in my opinion. It is the gun I carry when I don't feel like carrying something bigger.
We are the same my friend.
Same here 🙋♂️
Glock 43 is my EDC since 6 or 7 years.
Hellcat, 365, gx4...lots of options, including glock 43. All good options
Excellent recoil control.
Awesome info and personal experience. Thank you.
Thank u for watching
cool choice for a minimalistic approach
Great choice
I strictly CCW the Glock 43 when hiking which I do a lot of with a TLR6 light/ laser in a cheap Glockstore $30 holster and absolutely love shooting the 43 cause it's small enough but big enough at the same time and Glock is King on real world reliability over past 40 years.
Good stuff Thanks
cool video' thanx 4 sharing.....
It's funny to others that you went back to a Old School G43.
BUT I stand with you, because I went through pretty much the same CCW journey. Bought and tried pretty much ALL the popular carry pieces. Finally decided to stop being so damn foolish and carry a gun that I have unwavering faith in...a Glock 43. I don't regret it for one second.
Been thinking of getting a G42 as well. As my hands are pretty beat up and I fear the day will come a 9mm will hurt to shoot,as a 45acp is already like that for me.
I still try other guns and carry bigger depending on whether but I still go back to the 43 most of the time. Great info and Thank you for watching
Add a hogue beavertail grip and it will soften that recoil right out for embattled hands. And the 42, also with a hogue, is like butter. Honestly, I’ve watched gel tests on 380 and wonder why I don’t just carry the 42 all the time. Best small 380 out there.
My G43 has always been a great concealed carry and it still is.
Draw is a little, however your request control is to be admired!
I found swapping the glock 43x trigger out for the polymer apex trigger helped me out quite a bit. Most of my glocks esp gen 5s I'm fine with the stock trigger but the 43x I really did not like the factory trigger.
My edc is a Glock 42. It's a reliable firearm that works for me. The only thing I've added was an oem magazine with the baseplate extension. Like yourself, I'm into biking, hiking and kayaking. Anyways, I'm not into buying stuff as soon as it comes out. Chances are there will be issues with something or other. Take care and have a good one.👍
Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
Hard to beat the 42 cause I thought 43 was thin until I shot a 42 . One soft shooter and disappears CCW.
@@douglasphillips24It really is. The only downside is the cost and availability of 380 ammo as opposed to 9mm. Being a slim guy, larger pistols print easily on me. That being said, I like some of the pocket pistols made by other manufacturers, but the quality just isn’t the same imo.
Take care and thanks for the reply.👍🏻
Magguts 8 plus. 1 is a great for the 43.. it only adds 1/4 in to the oem mag
I have been a ccw person for 50 plus years and I have had all the newest greatest guns that have come out from revolvers to semi autos had a 43 when they first came out sold it when the 365 was the thing , a week ago found a 43 used for $ 330.00 so Ive come full circle back to the gun that started it all after years of buying the newest wiz bang gun of the month but this is what happens when your a gun nut and we know what and who we are My back is a reck from a duty belt that weighs a lot and im not going to save the world anymore just me and my wife let the tactical ninjas in youtube world do that its a good choice for the normal people today
I typically carry a G26 and I really like the size. I didn’t like the 43x, but I’m interested in trying the standard 43.
I own both. Once you carry the 43 you'll never go back. Unless the four less rounds bothers you.
I have a chest holster for all my glocks as well as conceal
either the 43 or the SR22. are my choices.
mag's have expanded on both.
Never found it worth the money to upgrade to the 43x. Plus I like the short grip for easier concealing. I bought a P365 and carry it most of the time now anyway. Still take the 43 once in a while.
I recently stopped at the gun store to compare the 43 to the 43X. If you stand both guns upside down on their sights and compare the grip length you'll notice that the 43X is only a little over half an inch longer and you get four more rounds. It was an easy decision.
I get it for me depending on how I am dressed or what I am doing I want the lightest smallest gun occasionally. The more rounds more weight. It is my bare minimum carry. Other times I am carrying a HK VP9SK or a Canik Mete MC9
The size might not make a difference sitting on a table or while shooting it on a range, but a half inch can make a big difference when concealing it for some people.
The 43X is a short barrel G19. I don’t see the advantage
I'm a 64 year old retired man in Florida. I don't give a flying F about kayaking JEEZ or any of the ridiculous B.S. scenarios you were talking about. I carry a Glock 43, because it fits comfortably in my cargo shorts and it's there to protect me, in the unfortunate circumstance that I hope never happens.
Could you be more direct and not hold back? Just kidding. Point well take n.
People actually go out and do things outdoors, aside from going to Walmart to get more khaki cargo shorts and New Balances.
@@AEtrane You left out getting out some days to properly service your wife, while you're out doing these ridiculous activities.
Hey, I consider Walmart trips as a social outing, and by the way, Wrangler Flex cargo shorts at Walmart are the bomb diggety. I like my 43 because it’s light and comfy. With a Pearce +1, it holds 8 more rounds than I’ve ever needed.
@@AEtrane 😂
I own a shield , I have a sig p 320 compact ,a sig m17 a sig p238 I also have a Glock 19 a Glock 42, a Glock 43 and a Glock 43 X the gun I carry every day is my glock 43 it just works for me comfortable to-pocket carry or in the waistband its a stock 43 I trust my life with it,
I carry for the same propouse ruger lcr x 38+p with underwood extreme defender 13oz +5rnds
Love mine in 9x19mm ❤
I'm a lefty. The LCR is primarily for weak hand crossdraw for when driving out of town.
It’s a proven platform use what work. I have one, carry it daily. If you’re aware, the likelihood of getting into a shooting is slim, it has more than enough capacity for 99% of civilians needs. And it carry’s better than the newer guns, imo. Thanks.
T-Shirt. “More red tape is not the answer friend”
I just never liked the G43’s trigger. So I sold it. I now have a p365 that i pocket carry for “minimal” carry
I respect your choice, but there are plenty of similarly sized and priced good pistols (P365, Hellcat, Taurus GX4, Ruger Max9, Shield Plus, Canik Mete etc.) with at least 10 rounds capacity and generally better out of the box (trigger, sights and optics ready). This is 2023 you know 😅
Lol I understand I have had a 365 xl, hellcat and Gx4 but not the others
“Better out of the box” in a lot of categories except reliability, which should be the #1 category for a carry gun. I trust Glock so much that I would pay double the price for one
@@waholoopesorry74Totally agree. It’s all about reliability, and I’ve read some Sig owners report 365 corrosion. And it amazes me how so many guys love the 365 with the “1x1 board” crummy-feeling grip that helps obstruct a mag drop. Oh I forgot, they’e prepping for a barroom shootout that 10,000 to 1 will never happen.😜
And none of those options are a Glock, so what’s your point? All of them have more weight and greater width than the G43. You missed the entire point of the video because you want to sound right so badly.
I have the shield, gx4, 365x, 48 (which with my 43 makes a 43x). They are all nice, but I really like weight, slimness, shooting of the 43. I do have a hogue grip, which makes it feel much better. Only gun that easier to carry is the 42.
U need mo ammo. Modify 43x mag to fit 43. 10+1 edc
Really have u done it?
@@gunlocker7562
I cut the plastic off on both side but don't cut the plastic where mag catches. It works fine and also locks back on last round. Only thing is little tight fitting. I don't carry extra mag so I guess it doesn't really bug me.
Ha, you seem a bit buzzed during this video? Maybe I'm projecting, as I've had a couple beers while watching, but... you def seem to slur a few words and act buzzed. I also employ the G43 for a minimalist carry gun
I noticed that to
I wouldn't put it on your bike it will be stolen
Only while I am with it otherwise I would remove it and have it on me.