Is this GLOCK the IDEAL Concealed Carry Gun?! - Glock 43X Concealed Carry Review.
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
- Lots of people think this Glock is an ideal carry pistol. Let’s find out if this Glock is right for you!
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Glock designed the 43X specifically for concealed carry.
After the introduction of the Glock 43 in 2015 Sig Sauer came out with the P365 in 2018, the only problem is it was plagued with problems and to some extent still is. Glock answered with the 43X in 2019 to produce a shootable, single stack 9mm with 10 round capacity that would actually work when you need it to.
My purpose in this review is not an exhaustive review of the G43X, but simply my view of this gun from a concealed carry self-defense perspective.
The primary considerations for my concealed carry gun are size, capacity and caliber. My concealed carry formula is always to choose the smallest overall sized gun that is shootable, does not severely limit ammunition capacity and shoots an effectively, lethal self-defense round. Let’s look at how well the Glock 43X fits this formula.
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The Glock 43X MOS with PSA Micro 15 round mags is BY FAR the best EDC combo in the whole world at this moment. No other gun can even remotely compare to it.
The P365 would beg to differ.
My PSA mag doesn’t lock back and one seems to jam
I’ve been in law enforcement for 27 years, I switched from carrying the Glock 27 to this Glock 43X off duty due to a slim profile and having the shield arms 15 round mags that are the same exact footprint as the original Glock mags. You cannot go wrong. I am so impressed with this little bugger. Carry the shield arms mags and the handgun itself and a spare and you have 31 rounds of fight
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S15 mags are unreliable AF. PSA Micro 15 round mags are WAY better.
LUV my 43x as my EDC. I added the Shield Arms mag and metal mag release for 15 round capacity. Also chunked the plastic guide rod for a CDS stainless steel guide rod at 15 lbs instead of the factory 17 lbs. It makes the slide a little easier to rack but also makes the gun shoot noticably smoother. Added a Talon rubber grip. I don't know of a better CCW.
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I am subscribed to over 100 channels, and your is my favorite channel hands down. You give the info, minimize the hype, and just lay it out in a great way. Kudos, sir. And God bless you and your family, please keep the videos coming!
Now, on the 43X, DEAD NUTS ON. I'm a Glock guy, after many years of having lots of brands, I have really come back to the reliability being at the top of the line. I will take the "lack of innovation" if it works every single time. (And thank you for mentioning the Sig issues, they have their hands full right now). The 43X, to me, was not my first choice, but I can't put it down. It's my appendix rig. I prefer the 26 and that versatility, or my 19, in many ways, but that 43X carries and shoots so well that I can't put it away. And yes, I'm going to try one of the PSA magazines, which I'm actually waiting to have delivered right now). But I carry reloads for it, and they are easy to put in your pocket, and it's just a really fantastic gun. And I have not once, out of owning two of them, had a malfunction. If I had to thin down my collection down, it would go before I would let the 26 or 19 go, but it would break my heart at the same time.
Thanks for the kind words! I love my 43s 26 and 19s as well. Thanks for commenting. God bless you and yours.
@@AnthonyBattagliaPTE i'm sorry my comments are so long, I just really enjoy the subject and feel like I'm talking to a kindred person.
@@daleross8254 Sig is better if you don't care about the gun firing whenever it wants to.
@@waholoopesorry74haha agreed!!! Sig feels great in the hand but that’s all your left with. I think that’s why they sell so well. You pick it up in the shop and it’s amazing and especially if you buy it before you shoot it. And then it rust and fails to fire. And all you’re left with is a feeling…remorse
I was considering a 43x. Thank you so much for the video.
I like that its no frills, no loud music,...just talk about the subject. Heck, even your sales promos are subtle.
Just subscribed. Thanks again!
Glad it was helpful! God bless U and yours.
Anthony, awesome video which was no surprise brother. I carry the Blue Label Glock 43X with the Shield 15 round magazines giving me 15 9mm rounds plus one in the pipe! I bought mine years ago from GT Distributors with night sights for right around $400. It shoots effortlessly and easily. Like you mentioned, this firearm checks all the boxes and is accurate as heck right out of the box! I’ve honestly tried carrying other 9mm’s; however, I keep returning to my 43X where I’m quite comfortable and moreover, confident! As a retired LEO, I understand the necessity to expect your duty weapon to go “boom” when you need it to. One night while on duty as the night mission helicopter aircraft commander, we were watching our LEO K9 handler track a murder suspect into Tampa Bay. The subject actually tried to kill both the K9 and our LEO handler. Well, we carry Glock 21 .45 ACP’s. The deputies firearm was shot several times (under water) until the suspect was neutralized.
I’ve carried Glock exclusively my whole career and now into retirement.
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too bad those shield mags suck ass. just give it time they will fail like everyone is telling you.
This has been my EDC for about 6 months. It's easy to conceal, comfortable to carry, left hand adaptable and I'm better with it than my G17.
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Great video with a no nonsense approach to suitability and application. Keep ‘‘em coming brother. I ordered both the max holster and spare mag carrier. I can’t wait to receive them in the mail.
This is an outstanding review, both for the G43X and 9mm in general. Well-done. Further, Palmetto State Armory now offers a 15-round mag that fits the G43X (and the G48) that does not require you to change the mag release on your Glock. And from what I have seen the reviews are very good on this magazine. (You may want to review this magazine.)
I love how smooth the glock trigger becomes after training with it for 500 rounds and beyond. One of the best triggers that only those who commit to the break in period will ever have the chance to appreciate.
Great video. I have the same package + optic. The IWB you mentioned is by far the best I have found.
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I have two 43x one with rail the other with no rail and also have a shield for ccw. But I feel the 43x out preforms the shield in every aspect specially the shape of the grip. Sig is cool but I've been to the shooting range and some uspsa matches with my good fried who has a the Sig 365 and there has been countless times where he has had light primer strikes on his. It got to the point in during a uspsa mach we decided to collect them and put them on the 43x magazine and sure enough the 43x had no problems. I am being bias but Glock for the win for me. God Bless!
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Los light primer issues with the sig is because he got oil in the striker chamber. Clean it, keep it dry, and he will have zero issues
Excellent review and analysis of the Glock 43x. I carry the Glock 19 in the months where I have a jacket and the 43x in the warmer months when I just have a t-shirt and shorts. The 43x is reliable, easily concealed and the 9mm is a proven combat round with minimal recoil. Glocks just work and I would rather have 10 rounds for sure with the 43x than 12 or 15 rounds maybe with some other gun manufacturer.
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I have over 10,000 rounds had a malfunctionw any of my springfields. And they don't feel like a brick in my hand.
@@Triumph421 Just because you have not had a malfunction doesn't make them equal to Glock for reliability. You are a sample size of one. That's like me saying that my Ford hasn't broken down on me yet so it's just as reliable as your Toyota
@waholoopesorry74 that is your opinion you go ahead and keep your brick. I personally hate the feel of them didn't mean to your your little feelings about your little glock.
@@Triumph421but buddy what you said is literally an opinion as well. Either way everyone should carry what they’re comfortable with, the more responsible Americans carrying the better
Picked up my G43X MOS a few months ago and I love it.
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When I carried 9mm I carried the G26 with the factory 12 rd extension. I think it’s the ultimate 9mm carry pistol, especially when considering that it takes all of the higher round mags. Just an opinion, though I don’t carry 9mm anymore.
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Yeah, I actually shot it better than my G19, even with a flush magazine.
What are you carrying now?
Great review!
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43x is cool. G19 size still gives you the best fighting grip/conceal-ability/all around enjoyable gun IMO.
Yes sir, G19 is hard to beat. Thanks for commenting. God bless you and yours.
Agree but it's so much more comfortable to carry the G43x
The G19 is the perfect multitool (Home defense and EDC in the winter). But the Glock 43X is the perfect specialized EDC handgun, especially with PSA Micro 15 round mags. It’s by far the best EDC combo at this moment.
I carried the 43 for years with +2 base plates to help with a better grip and to improve round capacity. I have switched to the Sig 365 X MACRO to correct those issues, but am still planning on picking up a 43X because Glocks are good time tested guns. I agree with your take on 9mm this was a good video.
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I have the G43X and it’s a fantastic pistol and I’ve carried it for a long time and still do, but I actually prefer to carry my M&P Shield Plus! I owe no allegiance to any one gun manufacturer and I buy and use what I find reliable and suits me the best, but saying that I own more Glocks than any other brand! For me it comes down to the fact that my Shield Plus is optics ready and has better capacity over my G43X, but I am going to get the slide milled and I have picked up a few PSA micro dagger magazines so once I vet those and add a dot…who knows!!! One other thing I can say is regardless of what pistol I am carrying, it’s always in a Tenicor Velo4 appendix holster, they’re the best in the business!!!
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Cool content, thank you. What are your thoughts about the Glock 26 gen 5 mos now available in the United States???
I will purchase one as soon as shield arms comes out with the new version of the 15 rounder. I am told they have finally worked out all of the issues. I’ve held every pistol in the 43X class and I keep coming back to this. I love the way it feels in the hand
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Good review. I have the SA gen 3 mags with their mag release button. So far so good.
You can put a 17rd mag in the p365 to achieve a full grip, plus 7 more rds while basically sharing the same dimensions as the 43x. You can drop the 10rd mag in the 365 to shorten it up if need be. Also choose which slide fits you best in multiple combinations for your carry needs. G26 is my carry choice but the p365 is undoubtedly the king of configuration. Which carries or shoots best is all personal opinion
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After doing my homework, I bought a Glock 43X and added a Holosun 507K optic. I switched out the factory polymer mag catch to a steel one and started running the Shield Arms S15 15 round magazines for extra capacity. I spent several months range testing this combination for reliability before I trusted it to be my EDC. It's a very compact and reliable carry gun with the capacity of my Glock 19.
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Did u have to change the slide to add the optic?
@@SlayPlaysCOD Yes! I milled off two of the posts so the adapter plate wasn't needed. You also need to shorten the mounting screws (they're designed to be used with the adapter so they're too long without it) The Holosun 507K sits nice and low on the slide and works perfectly. This is a mod that several aftermarket companies do and it works great!
@@mdotto8707 sweet thanks a lot man!
@@SlayPlaysCOD you bet!
Thumbs up just for throwing the Sig in the trash. 🙂👍👍 I bought one to try a SIg and it broke in 200 rounds. Sig fixed it and I sold it. Never again. I've had Rugers that needed tweaked by Ruger out of the box, but I've never had a gun just break. These days I seem to only have Glocks, revolvers and 1911's left in the safe. The 43X MOS is my EDC.
Some with larger hands have experienced some pinching on the 43x. I put the smallest mag well from the glock store and it pushes the hand up and cures the pinch.
I have many guns; But if things go to crap,… one of my Glocks will be the one on my side….💪👍
T. H. I. S. 💯
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Oh yeah… 9, 40, 45, 380… I am learning to like 9 mm. It has not been easy, and I still disagree with "it's just as good as the bigger calibers", simply because law enforcement recruits can't handle the recoil of the bigger calibers in the two times a year that they actually shoot 100 rounds through them… But I digress lol. I do have concerns about its ability in gunfights, after watching a lot of police videos where it's taking so many rounds to drop the bad guy. (I also have concerns because I've talked to a lot of people in law-enforcement who consider 9mm to be a minimal round for actually stopping somebody). Regardless, I carry 9 mm because I've had two back surgeries, and 45 is just plain heavy, even if I shoot it better and think it's a better round. I also really like 40 cal, I just don't have any pistols chambered for it. And I don't really wanna have to add another caliber to build ammo storage for. .380, that's a pocket get off me pistol. And I love 10 mm as well but I also do not fall on the new bandwagon of it being the greatest self-defense cartridge. It's a little too powerful for that, it is my woods caliber. So for me, 9 mm most of the time, .45 when I want the heavier fire power and am feeling froggy, and 10 mm when I go through the woods. .380 when I'm going to the grocery store up the road to get a soda, and I don't expect anything to happen. 😊 There. Hey, you asked is for comments! 😂😂😂😂
Insightful comment, Sir, perhaps more than you know. As you may be aware, LE caliber decisions are usually made from the top of a given state's police, patrol, and/or investigative agency and most other agencies within that state follow suit. The considerations that are made in that decision are certainly most heavily influenced by budget, but along with that does, in fact, come the thought of ammo availability once the excrement hits the fan. For civilians, that scenario can be horrific in a "without rule of law" scenario and the same thought must be given to those occasions when we, as you stated "don't expect anything to happen". That's when, unfortunately, we will need our, potentially lethal, defensive tools most. We must always be prepared, and not in the sense of a green webelos scout heading out to camp, which means carrying the tools and ammunition that best suits the circumstances we may face in a given moment. No one has a crystal ball to read the future, but making the best educated decision for what to carry and when is solely based on our own judgment in terms of HIGH or LOW probability for armed conflict.
All that said, that concept doesn't only apply to caliber of ammunition.
Contrary to the opinion of this video's producer, there is a world of superior equipment available for discrete, concealed carry that "checks all the same boxes" as the piece fawned-over here. I won't mention any of them by name so as not to polarize the ire already expected in retort, but it would literally be any other handgun the user may find him/herself more comfortable carrying. Grandfather Glock may be that tool, but it's far from being as great as it's touted from an objective standpoint -which is NOT what we've been presented. The truth of this matter is that the carry firearm discussion/debate has very much gone the way of the age-old Ford vs Chevy conversation; it's absolutely no different.
I prepared for my first qualification with .357Magnum, then began my career when .40 was king in my state. Then we suffered through .45GAP and now we've resorted to 9mm. All the while I've carried .45ACP and occasionally 9mm on my own time.
Shooters needed to find the "perfect" platform and caliber that best suits their personal tastes and needs and train with that. Purchase. Train. Carry. ...in that order; ignoring the sales pitches from the gallery ...and, as always, being that good man who "always knows his limitations".
I am a fit and small guy. For me the problem with IWB conceal is the lenght of the grip than the thickness. I switched from a 43X mos to a 26gen5…the 26 is a beast, more concealable, I can swap the oem magazines for my needs and I shoot way better than the 43X. Greetings from Italy Anthony 👋🏼
Greetings back to you! God bless you Italy. Thanks for your comment. God bless you and yours.
I'm a rather big person and carried a full size Glock for years but fell in love with my Glock 43X MOS and carry it all the time in a alien gear phototron holster since I have a red dot and a flashlight
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Just got one. I’ve carried a Kel-tec for 20 +/- yrs. I am having an issue with the longer handle on the 43x and concealing it. Looking for the best holster to conceal it without it printing?
Outstanding video !!! (Greetings from The Netherlands Europe)
Thank you very much! Greetings right back at you. How's the weather over there? Thanks for commenting. God bless you and yours!
@@AnthonyBattagliaPTE The weather in the Netherlands is 16 degrees Celsius, in Fahrenheit it''s 60.8 Fahrenheit. God Bless
I have a 43x and I love it! I also have a 19, but I prefer the 43x for concealed carry. The 19 I will use for home defense.
Well done video.
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I’ve had 2 and sold them, but just bought another one today. I figure what the heck I have so many double stack 9mm Glocks I might as well have one and keep it. I’m going to get a couple of the shield arms mags for the range and wondering if anybody knows if I change the mag release ( like Shield Arms recommended) to work with the metal mags will that ruin my stock Glock mags if I interchange?
I have a Glock 26 and 43X. They are very easy to shoot and they are very reliable and accurate to shoot. I love my Glocks. I also love my Sig P365 and I haven't had any problems. Excellent and very informative video.
Also a consideration when comparing to the 365 or 365xl, I could barely get my booger hook between the 365 trigger and guard, and I wouldn't consider my fingers anything but normal. that flat trigger just didn't work for me.
I find the grip texture a bit weak for my grip, but nothing a Talon Grip can't fix.
ProMag is also selling a 15 round flush fit mag, but being behind blue lines makes that a non-option for me until the courts make up their minds on mag bans.
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43X is small enough to pocket carry. The PSA Micro Dagger mags don't require the mag release to be changed out so can carry OEM or PSA as a primary or backup mag.
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Great job Thanks, good speaker kudos
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I had a 43 initially, for my wife as we qualified together. She decided not to get her license, so while I had a Kahr CM9 for carry, I switched the the 43 for the reliability factor.
Fast forward a bit, the 365, g43X, and Hellcat all came out. The Taurus G3C also came out. I wanted the 365, till I picked it up, oh and all the issues, never mind.
I loved the sight picture of the Hellcat. Then I picked it up. The CM9 felt more like a real gun than the 365 or Hellcat. I got the 43X and the G3C. The Taurus G3C was made for carry. It conceals better than the G43X, I wound up selling that and the 43 along with the Kahr and got another stainless G3C.
I had tried steel cased ammo when I had both Glocks and the CM9. 3 light strikes later, I had doubts about this G3C.
After a light strike on a premium hollow point round, I sold both of those.
I should have kept the Glocks, now I carry a larger pistol, a Beretta 92X.
I figure no one cases what’s under your shirt. Mine conceals as well as the 43X did. Go figure. At least I have 19 rounds.
I tried the S15 mags, like the light strikes, you can’t trust them. Those micro Daggers are promising.
In some states, they do care what's under your shirt, especially if it looks like a gun, lol. Thanks for the comment. God bless you and yours.
Picked one up the other day, it will be my new driver, coming from a XD .45 that glock shoots wonderful, i ordered 23 mos because of how it shoots.
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I have three sigs, p365x at 6100 rounds, p365xl at 9500 rounds, xmacro at 4300 rounds, the p365x and the xmacro have no issue at all, my p365xl had a few failed to extract at 8500 rounds, I replaced with a new extractor kit ($20), run through additional 1000 rounds flawlessly. I carry them all and I am pretty accurate with p365s, I shoot 3-4 inch groups at 25 yards. I could be a lucky guy with sigs. I have a glock 19 gen4 at 12000 rounds, only one failed to feed at round 8000, put in new recoil spring, still going strong. Glock would be a better reliable pistol but they are all good enough for me.
43X is a great EDC/SD firearm. . . this is my wife's EDC, while I prefer the Sig offerings. I have experimented with my wife's 43X extensively and have nothing but good things to say. The ONE area I attempted to improve upon is delving into the Shield Arms S15 mag and corresponding mag catch to give my wife the desirable +5 rounds. Endless debates online about S15 reliability/function. I will tell you I have four Gen2 and two Gen3 S15 mags with hundreds of rounds through all of them and the ONLY issue I have ever experienced is periodic failure of the slide to lock on magazine emptying. Despite no adverse experience with the S15 mag catch/mag combo, I did revert back to the OEM Glock mag catch and 10-round magazines for my wife. (1) If my wife cannot get out of a mess with 10 rounds and back-up of another 10 rounds, she would not get out with five more rounds. We are not talking about a military zone with multiple threats on our streets . . . at least yet. (2) Even though I have experienced no problems with the S15 mags, I simply could not ignore the fact that essentially nobody ever reports problems with the OEM Glock mags. That piece of mind is indispensable if your life is on the line.
As far as the video and commentator's specific points go, I have a couple of comments/observations. (1) not sure why every time you empty a mag and reload a loaded mag you manually rack the slide? The slide is open and it just takes the push of the slide stop the get new mag into battery. I suppose this just comes down to personal preference. (2) of course, I have to comment on Sig. Clearly any issues the P365 had when first released have been LONG addressed, and reliability is not in question. As far as the smaller grip goes, that is reasonably true for the P365 with 12-round mags out of the box (e.g., not with pinky extender). However, ALL P365 models now accommodate the 17-round mags that give full grip extension that is comparable to the 43X grip length with 10-round mag . . . and, of course, you get 17-rounds.
Love your channel, love your idea, but I'm very curious, what do you think of the Ruger LCP MAX? .380 12+1,,,,, smaller than the G-43x, and smaller than my wifes, and my own favorite G-26+2.........? I'm very curious to know?
I have no personal experience with the Ruger LCP Max, BUT I will say if I have a choice between .380 and 9mm, I will use 9mm just for extra stopping power. Capacity is the same on either caliber. And as far as LCP sized guns, I think a little bit larger gun that affords a full firing grip is better for self defense - especially considering stress during critical, dynamic incidents. Those are just my thoughts / opinions though. Thanks for the comment. God bless you and yours.
@@AnthonyBattagliaPTE Hey, thanks so much for your opinion!!
43x and PSA micro dagger mags for me.
Hello, so did you buy the mags from PSA?
@@cabito1223 yes sir. They have a couple different options I went with the micro slick mags.
Awesome, thank you very much.
@@zackbenedict9142 just got mine in today. They are shipping fast, compared to a few weeks ago. I ordered it on Sunday, and it was here this afternoon.
OEM mags for Glock only
My 2 favorite daily carry pistols, GLOCK 43x and the Hellcat. I favor the Hellcat for the capacity and grip texture. Both are reliable.
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PSA magazines have taken the 43x to the next level. You do not need to replace the OEM magazine release so you can still use the OEM magazines without destroying them. It takes you to 15+1. The Shield Arms magazines are definitely an upgrade that takes the 43x to the next level, but in my opinion, PSA just "one upped" them.
It is my main carry gun along with my Glock 48. I did change my sights to Truglo Tritium Pro and put Talon Pro Grips on them.
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Was looking at Sig 365, now considering the 43x
What a review, my brother in law has a sig p365
And he’s trying so hard to talk me out of the 43x but he just can’t especially in terms of cost difference
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Great video. Get some PSA micro 15rd mags. They work great.
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I agree with all your points. I am a Glock shooter, but I am on the fence of buying a Glock 43X. You push me over the fence with this video.
However, in defense of the Sig 365, if you use a magazine with extension to 12 rounds, it is as easy to handle as the Glock 43X. I have carried a Sig 365 with 12-round magazines for a very long time, and it is very usable. The only problem I have with the Sig 365 is that I cannot use certain 115 grains JHP that I like with it. Must be something strong, or it will not cycle properly.
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That's a pretty big problem with the sig imo if the gun you carry won't feed any ammo why carry it
Thanks for the awesome video! What's your opinion on the G26 as a concealed carry? I live in a non-free state and am primarily concerned with printing. I'm leaning towards that, or the regular 43 with shield mags.
Don’t buy a perfectly reliable gun an possibly fup the reliability with a magazine that has some negative reviews about reliability. Even if you buy one and it works aren’t you going to be thinking in the back of your head. “Gawd damn I know this thing is going to give up one of these days”. Stick Glock 43 mags don’t have those issues.
Plus the 9 round shield mag makes it as big as a 43x.
@@AK-ky3ou yeah fair enough, maybe I'll try out holstering the 43 x at my lgs to see how it carries.
The G26 is a fantastic pistol and I guarantee you won’t regret it!!!
The G26 is a great gun. Here is my review of it: ua-cam.com/video/_P81X0hkw0A/v-deo.html and then here is a holster for it: ua-cam.com/video/zalT5S13f7U/v-deo.html
I'm sticking with my 26 with the 17 backup mag, like since 2008 when I started with that....I own the 43,42, 19,27,23... but I doubt see any real difference between carrying a single stack and a double... may as well have the double. (To me) but great video.
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I believe the g48 makes a better carry gun for most folks. Reason being 2 fold. The 48 gives you a slightly longer barrel, which equates to more velocity and has a longer sight radius. I personally own a 43x and a 48, but the 48 just hits that sweet spot for me.
My 99.9% EDC. Great video on 100 % always reliable pistol. Excellent presentation on information provided. Thank you.
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Own the 43 I was not going to buy the x after seeing what you can get for the same money with the Sig XL Better trigger nite sites , option to mount a red dot . Just my opinion. Everyone is different and would never recommend any gun to anyone. You need to see what fits in your hand best . And then after buying it you need to practice obviously … same with holsters you need to try them out . No two people are alike . I myself carry at 4:00 position .. again that’s me , I’m not you … bottom line is , try many. Thanks for the video…
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With my Glock 29 10mm I can draw it and mag dump it and not miss a shot at 7 yards on a man size target, so maybe that faster follow up shot thing with a 9mm comes in effect further than self defense distances.
A six inch square is ideal at self defense distances. Just because you hit the man, doesn't mean the man will stop. He needs to be hit correctly and multiple times in certain situations. Thanks for commenting. God bless you and yours!
I have a 48 , it points perfectly for me . The 43 X is my next choice. Can the 10 round magazine by 2 for 12 ??? What holster do you recommend ??
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The 2 hangs I wish GLOCK would make for the 43x is better grip texture and make the trigger safety wider and flush when pulling it. It should not stick out at all when pushing on it to fire which pinches finger.
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I have the no rail version . Debating getting a TLR6 or. Railed version
Good video… I have a 43X mos as my edc
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9mm does not preform on as well, but it performs well enough. All things being equal, shot placement included, .40, 10mm, 45acp and 357 sit all do more damage.
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I use the shield and arms S15 magazine which gives me 15 rounds per with the same profile.
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@@AnthonyBattagliaPTE Amen, thank you.
I'm planning on getting the 43x mos
Performance Center Shield in 40 cal is the best choice for myself
I bought a 43x wanting to love it but my 26 is so much easier for me to conceal due to the shorter grip, at least for my build. Ended up selling it and buying a second 26.
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Hmm nice review on the Glock 43x. Heck 9mm from Liberty civil defense has hot rounds running about 2000fps.
Thanks !
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Great gun but I prefer a 1911 in 45acp. My colt Defender is ten ounces heavier and has 3 rounds less in capacity, but its superior trigger, better ergonomics, unmatched 1st round lethality, and superior safety features win out on my priority list for pocket carry guns.
I think you missed the message here. Your legendary, battle-tested steel gun is crap and can’t be trusted. Ugh. As for me … nice choice, indeed.
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1911s are the guns you show your friends. Glocks are the guns you show your enemies. Welcome to the XXI century.
WHAT IS THAT HOLSTER IN THE INTRO VIDEO???
Shield Arms 15 round mags for the 43x. You need to change out the mag release to also be metal.
Glock 48 Gen 2 S15 mags with a OC custom trigger is my setup
I agree, but I do go with the G48 for the longer barrel.
your choice, but the longer barrel makes movement and wearability more difficult. Plus, a micro 9mm for CC is not really meant to be a match target gun.
@@petervoyt24 longer barrel makes it easier to conceal actually since it puts more weight below your belt instead of the gun being grip/top heavy from a short barrel and pushing forward. Google "keel principle" and you'll see. Longer barrel also provide longer sight radius for aiming. Longer barrel adds more weight up top for a bit better recoil softening. Longer barrel increases bullet velocity. Maybe you should become a bit more educated before making comments.
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Glad you brought up the Sig issues that everyone else wants to overlook. The 43X is a good size and has good capacity in addition to shooting smoothly.
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Yup, I’ve had THREE Sig P365’s (different gen’s) and all had to go back to SIG. I finally went back to Glock (carry a G27 Gen 5).
Hi god bless you I like your chándal I love Glock I have 19 x 23 45 all gen 5 with mos
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Just got my 43x yesterday
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I'm sure it's a good, maybe even great gun but I prefer to carry something other than a Glock. I have a Springfield Armory XDE single stack or a Taurus G2C that both fall in the subcompact to micro 9 category and do the job.
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I carry the 19 due wanting a fuller grip and false hopes that NY’s magazine capacity laws will be successfully challenged. I might get a 43X down the road for more formal occasions.
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@@AnthonyBattagliaPTE Thanks so much for the well wishes. I hope the same for you and yours.
We are recharging by a fire while I enjoy a cigar and good bourbon. 😀
It is possibly the best for many circumstances. It often is my choice.
I carry GLOCK 22 40 SW. I guess I am just use to it.
For sure. 40 is good too, as long as you can control it and shoot it well. Thanks for commenting. God bless you and yours.
ZERO MENTION OF ACCURACY the most important part of a gun
i like the 43X but I'm waiting on Glock to give me at least 2 or 3 more rds in the oem magazine
I really wish that I can trust PSA Dagger mags. No issues but still using OEM when carrying. Range I’ll use the dagger mags
are u having issues with pas mags?
My edc G43x w Shield arms 15 rd mag and metal mag release@
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The two things people complain about Glocks, the trigger and the sights. The things that absolutely don’t matter in a defensive situation, trigger weight and sights
What issues do people have with the P365x?
Just search P365 malfunctions and it will return results and issues people have documented. Thanks for your comment. God bless you and yours.
@AnthonyBattagliaPTE nothing in recent years, seems everything that did happen was when it was released. But they've fixed those issues. Thanks for the reply, God bless you and yours as well.
It doesn't suck?? Idk, but I've shot a couple g43, and shot em fine, but comfort, grip ange, muzzle flip,sights, ergonomics, conceals better on the 365. People just get freaked out because cops are shooting themselves with sigs, just like they did with glocks
I carry the 43x MOS with Shield Arms mags
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Nice looking watch. What is that?
An older Pro Trek. Thanks for commenting. God bless you and yours!
Springfield Hellcat enters the chat
I am not a Glock fan, just like your well done videos.
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I can't explicitly trust any other guns as much as Glocks or Smith and Wesson.
My 43x holds 15 with my shield magazine… same size , no extension
For me carrying concealed is all about the 3 C's:
Comfort
Concealability
Confidence.
And these 3 things are affected by the dynamics of life:
Location Situation
Body Type
Weather
Clothing
So, for me the Glock 43X has no use.
My choice is:
City Work-
Glock 23
Mountain Camping-
Glock 32
Leisure-
Glock 19 or 26
Beach Time-
NAA 5 shot .22lr
Home Defense-
AK 47 or AR 15
.40 in 2023.
Oof
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Same to you brother. Thank you for the great content.
@10:38 "Glock is popular, it's very popular because it works." Enough said. Period.
P365 variants are better out of the box since the issues are resolved. However with sights, springs and trigger work, the 43x is acceptable.
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I will stick with my CZs.
Why can't I get a 15 round factory mag? Hellcat Pro, Sig P365X, and M&P Shield Plus all have higher factory capacity. PSA and Shield Arms can get 15 rounds. Glock needs to step up its game using yesterdays magazine technology
I would take a Glock 26 over my G43X any day
I seem to over grip the G43x because of the size of my hands
regards, Pop's
I get why people want 15 rounds but it just adds more weight. The whole purpose of this gun is to be light and comfortable to carry. Just buy a g19 and it's good to go. They really not that much bigger than 43x.
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Most security agencies around the world choose 9mm caliber, because is the best option.
Not leathalness, it's lethality.
Thanks for the english lesson.
I’m trying to decide on what to buy, between the 43x mos and 19 - I want to buy one pistol to do all but primarily be carry. The 43x with psa mags appeals, but the 19 could use oem mags. I’m a large guy and can comfortably conceal a 17 without issue so size isn’t a factor beyond comfort
They are both great guns. I think the 19 weighs about 4 ounces more loaded in comparison, but I think overall the 19 is easier to shoot, especially at distance. I personally carry both in rotation and sometimes the G26 as well. Thanks for the comment. God bless you and yours.
Glock 19 for your needs!!
Glock 26…and you can swap the oem Glock magazines for your needs…
@@nukegalaxy6229 I looked at the 26 but the lack of light rail has removed it from consideration
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