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G43X

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Subcompact | 9x19mm

10-Round Magazine Capacity

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The semiautomatic GLOCK G43X 9mm Pistol is constructed with a 5.5-pound trigger pull, a polymer grip and a 3.39-inch barrel. This firearm is completed with fixed front and rear sights and a matte finish.

Chambered in 9mm Luger the G43X features a compact Slimline frame with a black slide. The 10-round magazine capacity makes it ideal for concealed carry.

 

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Designed for comfort, The G43X combines a compact-size grip length, a built-in beaver tail and a subcompact-slim slide for a comfortably balanced, versatile grip that´s ideal for a variety of users.

The frame incorporates elements of the Gen5 and Slimline series such as the short trigger distance, a frame with a built-in beavertail, a reversible magazine catch and the incredibly accurate, match-grade GLOCK Marksman Barrel (GMB) and precision-milled front serrations.

Details

Caliber: 9mm
Trigger Pull: 5.4 lbs.
Barrel Length: 3.41”
OverallLength: 6.5”
Sights: Polymer Glock Fixed Sights
Finish: nDLC Black
Sight Radius: 5.24”
Barrel: Hexagonal (GMB)
Twist: 1:9.84”
Overall Width: 1.1”
Mag Capacity: 10 Rounds
Weight: 18.70 oz. (unloaded)

Features

Designed for comfort, The G43X combines a compact-size grip length, a built-in beaver tail and a subcompact-slim slide for a comfortably balanced, versatile grip that´s ideal for a variety of users. Chambered in 9mm Luger the G43X Rail feature a compact Slimline frame with a black slide with an nDLC finish. The 10-round magazine capacity makes it ideal for concealed carry.

 

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The frame incorporates elements of the Gen5 and Slimline series such the short trigger distance, a frame with a built-in beavertail, a reversible magazine catch and the incredibly accurate, match-grade GLOCK Marksman Barrel (GMB) and precision-milled front serrations.

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Dimension

1	Length (Overall)**	165 mm | 6.50 inch
2	Slide Length	154 mm | 6.06 inch
3	Width (Overall)	28 mm | 1.10 inch
4	Slide Width	22 mm | 0.87 inch
5	Height incl.Mag.	128 mm | 5.04 inch
6	Line of Sight (Polymer)	133 mm | 5.24 inch
	Line of Sight (Steel)	132 mm | 5.20 inch
	Line of Sight (GNS)	131 mm | 5.16 inch
7	Trigger Distance**	67 mm | 2.64 inch

*FOR GEN4/GEN5 MODELS: Check out the Gen5 and Gen4 Technology area for medium/large backstraps.

Technical Data are rounded and do not reflect tolerances – they may be altered without notice! Subject to technical changes.

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Looking for a reliable and compact 9mm handgun? Look no further than the Glock 43X 9MM Compact. This handgun combines the best features of the Glock 48 and the Glock 43, making it a popular choice for concealed carry. With its slimline design and impressive specifications, the Glock 43X is a top contender in the world of 9mm pistols.

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The Glock 43X boasts a capacity of 10+1 rounds of 9mm, ensuring you have enough firepower when you need it. Its barrel length of 3.39″ or 3.41″ provides accuracy and control, while its weight of 1.17 lbs makes it easy to carry throughout the day. With a length of 6.5″, a width of 1.06″, and a height of 5.04″, the Glock 43X is the perfect size for concealed carry.

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What sets the Glock 43X apart from other handguns is its reliability. It is known for its exceptional performance and accuracy, making it a trusted choice for both beginners and experienced shooters. Whether you’re a law enforcement officer, a civilian looking for personal protection, or a firearm enthusiast, the Glock 43X is sure to impress.

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Glock 43X Specs

The Glock 43X is a versatile 9mm Luger handgun with a compact and lightweight design, making it an excellent choice for concealed carry. Let’s take a closer look at its specifications:

Specs	Measurements
Capacity	10+1 rounds
Barrel Length	3.41
Weight	1.17 lbs
Length	6.5″
Width	1.06″
Height	5.04″

With its 10+1 round capacity, the Glock 43X provides ample firepower for self-defense. The barrel length is 3.41″.

Measuring 6.5″ in length, 1.06″ in width, and 5.04″ in height, the Glock 43X is compact and easy to conceal. It weighs 1.17 lbs, making it lightweight and comfortable to carry throughout the day.

The Glock 43X is a popular choice among firearm enthusiasts due to its reliability, accuracy, and compactness. Its specifications make it a versatile and efficient concealed-carry firearm.

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Let’s take a look at the FACTS behind the Glock 43x.

One of the first things that Glock (and many avid shooters) advertise about the 43X is how ideal it is for concealed carry. It is clearly designed to be small and compact. The 43X weighs in at one pound, six ounces, unloaded. And, it’s longest measurement is barely six inches.

Another thing they advertise is that the 43X is designed for comfort.

The beaver tail design on the grip seems to help snug your hand right into place. It also helps dissipate the amount of force you feel coming back into your thumb during the shot. Both of these things make shooting it very comfortable.

The lightly textured grip also seems to make gripping and shooting this gun easier on the hands.

You guys know that Adrian isn’t a fan of an aggressively textured grip. She says shooting is just not as fun when her hands hurt afterward (makes sen

se). The texture on the 43X is enough that it’s easy to hold, but not so that it’s rough and scratchy.

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Another area of comfort is always recoil.

I would say that the amount of felt recoil on the 43X is a little more than some of our other pistols. But, that’s likely because those guns are bigger and heavier. As far as subcompact carry pistols shoot, recoil on this gun falls right in line.

Much like other Glock models, the 43X has an nDLC finish, which is meant to help resist the elements. It also has a slim rail on the front and, based on my quick research, it appears you have to buy accessories that are built for that type of rail. But, that’s still a really neat feature.

FIT:

As far as the length of the grip, it actually fits both of us perfectly. For Adrian, she would prefer the grip size to be slightly larger and less flat. But for me, I would actually like it to be slightly smaller.

The sides of the grip do seem to be flatter than I would want them to be. This doesn’t allow the gun to just sink into the palm of my hand. I have to make an effort to grip the gun, instead of easily holding it.

You can see that the back of the grip has a little bit of a curve. That’s also part of what makes it not fit me quite as well. However, that’s one part that helps it fit Adrian’s hand better.

Reaching the 43X trigger is really easy. With a trigger distance of 2 ¾ inches, it’s very comfortable. The slide release is positioned in just the right spot for us. And the mag release, while stiffer than Adrian likes, doesn’t take a lot of effort to drop the mag.

Trigger:

The 43X does have a trigger safety on which Adrian couldn’t ever seem to find the sweet spot. She had some trouble activating the trigger safety to allow firing at times. She also said it was too thick and uncomfortable.

Thankfully, I haven’t had this difficulty while shooting.

But, when testing to see if we could re-create her problems, I was able to find just the right trigger finger placement to keep the safety from activating. This never directly stopped me from firing the gun, but it did her a few times.

When we tested the trigger weight, it averaged just under 6 pounds. We both agree, that’s a great resistance. It breaks at the ninety degree mark which helps us keep from pulling harder on the trigger and affecting accuracy.

Now the stock sights that come on it are pretty easy to line up, and we’ve both been accurate with them. While it would be nice for them to be Hi-vis, there’s plenty of aftermarket options to choose from if you want to switch them.

Now speaking of the sights, this is the Glock 43x MOS. That stands for Modular Optic System. Basically, that means there is a plate that comes on the slide, and when you remove that plate, it’s now ready to accept a red dot.

Now, unlike the Glock 19, the 43X does not come with any adapter plates. By far, the easiest thing to do is get a red dot that’s going to fit directly. It’s cut for the Shield RMSc platform.

You don’t have to get that exact red dot. A quick Google search while come up with plenty of options that fit that same pattern. We had a Sig Romeo Zero mounted to it which fit perfectly. But we quickly found out that we didn’t have the correct length screws. The ones that we were using initially were just a little bit too long, so the slide wouldn’t actually go back all the way. Make sure you check all that before you go and shoot it.

Now I know you’ve heard us say this a lot, but using the red dot makes us a lot more accurate.

And feeling more accurate, also increases your confidence, which then makes you shoot better.

Now, if you don’t have this MOS version, there’s still a red dot option for you. We did a review on the Leupold DeltaPoint Micro recently which will easily fit this pistol. The one we have is the Smith and Wesson version, but they do also make one for Glock.

Shooting:

This specific Glock 43x was part of our 9mm testing, so nine different women shot it. We’ve had several other people shoot it and have put at least a thousand or more rounds through it with different types of ammo. So far we haven’t had any issues. All rounds cycled and ejected cleanly. Speaking of clean(ing), we haven’t cleaned it on purpose just to see how well it would hold up. It’s been accurate, reliable, and recoil while shooting is fairly low. This gun has been a pleasure to shoot and has produced consistent groups on target.

Buyer’s Guide

I think it’s safe to say when most people are taking a look at the 43X, they are looking for a compact, easy-to-conceal, everyday carry weapon. If that’s what you’re looking for, then make sure you check out the Glock 43X.

The big thing before you decide to purchase, at a minimum, hold one in your hand. If you can go somewhere and shoot it, that would be a hundred times better.

The 43x is really comfortable to shoot, accurate, and has been reliable for us.

We’ve carried this gun for a while and with the right 1791 Gunleather Holster, it’s easy to conceal.

 

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Make sure you check out the Glock 43x when you’re on the search for your next carry pistol.

If you own or have shot a Glock 43x, please email us or comment on the video and let us know your experience. If you have another EDC and consider it to be the best on the market, please comment or email us so we can check it out!

The 43x is Glock’s best-selling micro sub-compact since its release in early 2019.

It seems to take the best features of the Glock 43 and Glock 48 and blend them nicely.

 

Purpose and Role of the Glock 43x

The Glock 43x is a sub-compact pistol designed for concealed carry while giving the user enough gun to shoot effectively if needed.

The original Glock 43 was just too small in the hand for most shooters, so this larger framed variant was born.

The Glock 43x is a perfect off-duty or warm-weather concealed carry gun for anyone who enjoys the larger Glock pistols.

That is what first brought me to the Glock 43 line. It is the same manual of arms as my other Glocks.

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First Impressions

Glock 43x (Top) & Glock 43 (Bottom)

Having already owned a standard Glock 43, I first noticed the larger grip frame on the Glock 43x.

The improved or larger size grip fits my pinky finger without issue.

Like the original Glock 43 the 43x was designed to be a concealed carry pistol used for defensive shooting.

This Glock 43x is a Gen 5 variant, so its grip has no finger grooves paired with the Gen 5 texturing.

The 43x has the same 3.41″ short barrel as the original Glock 43 but is paired with the longer grip frame assembly of the Glock 48, effectively giving you the best of both worlds.

You get the short slide top end of the Glock 43 and the longer, easier-to-grip frame of the Glock 48.

Though smaller than most other 9mm Glocks, the trigger guard has the same design, so ‘Glock Knuckle” can still be a thing for some people.

Glock 43x Features

Glock Marksman Barrel

Glock generation 1 to 4 factory barrels have been made exclusively with polygonal riflings.

Polygonal riflings provide a tighter seal around the bullet, resulting in higher muzzle velocities.

This type of rifling gives the barrel a longer service life and is easier to clean.

Yet, this design has some drawbacks compared to the traditional grooved rifling-type barrels. For example, these drawbacks include a higher production cost per unit.

Though, to be fair, polygonal rifling is considered superior to traditional grooved rifling when produced correctly.

With the Gen 5 43X, Glock created a hybrid-type barrel: the Glock Marksman Barrel. It is a traditional groove-type rifled barrel that uses polygonal rifling.

Now, I can’t tell the difference between the two.

However, multiple independent tests have confirmed that the new aggressive rifling in the Glock Marksman Barrel is slightly more accurate than previous generation barrels, though the muzzle velocity is slightly diminished.

The new Glock Marksman Barrel also shares the same nDLC finish of the slide.

Slimline Trigger

Glocks are known for their reliability, but for those of us who shoot them, they are also known for their “mushy” trigger pull.

By “mushy,” I’m referring to the slack that needs to be pressed through before you find the wall to break a shot. To me, the trigger has an inconsistent feel when squeezed.

The Glock 43x is a slimline model pistol, so it has a shorter pull than a standard-size Glock trigger. This, in my opinion, makes it a little more crisp and user-friendly.

The Glock 43x trigger has the proven Safe Action System, providing three safeties that disengage sequentially as the trigger is pulled and automatically reengage when released.

Though the gun is smaller than, let’s say, the Glock 19 or Glock 17, I had no trouble placing my trigger finger in and out of the trigger guard.

Slimline Beaver Tail

There are no removable back straps on the 43x; however, there is a noticeable amount of material at the top of the tang or back strap to protect against slide bite for most hand sizes.

Some would call this a Beaver tail, and some would not. Thought, it does protect my hand from slide bite.

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Slide Stop

There is only one slide stop on the Glock 43x. It is located on the left side for use during right-handed shooting.

The standard Glock slide stop is positioned for the right thumb to easily access it during use.

Slide Options

The Glock 43x uses the same slide as the original Glock 43 though the 43x has forward cocking serrations. The original rear serrations are still present as well.

The standard slide comes in black with the nDLC coating. There is a stainless steel slide version also available. However, it is referred to as the silver slide.

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Modular Optic System (MOS) Ready

The Glock 43x also has a Modular Optic System (MOS) ready configuration. Though they are factory-cut for a specific product called a Shield RMSC.

There are 3rd party companies that will cut the slide for additional make and model red dots, but they are quite expensive.

Iron Sights

There are various iron sight options to choose from. To start, the stock plastic sights are meant to be replaced. Glock also has their factory night sights as an upgraded option.

There are plenty of after-market sights to choose from. When carrying a smaller gun for concealed carry, I tend to go with a combat U-notch rear sight paired with a large bright front sight.

I find these types of sights are easier to get on target with a lightweight, small pistol during CCW defensive scenarios.

Magazine Release

The mag release on the Glock 43x is pretty straightforward. It comes with a plastic mag release button that works well, just like on other Glock models.

These mag releases are reversible to the other side of the grip to accommodate both left and right-handed operation.

(If you are going to use Shield Arms mags, you should change the plastic mag release out for a metal one to avoid the release wearing out on the Shield Arm mags all metal construction.)

Aftermarket Parts and Upgrades

The Glock g43x is a Glock and a best seller at that, so the aftermarket parts and upgrades are plentiful and easy to find online from all the top companies in the industry.

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Aftermarket Magazines (Enter Shield Arms)

Glock 19 Magazine (Left) & Glock 43x Magazine (Right)

Aftermarket mags for Glocks are nothing new. You can easily find 50-round drums and 30-round sticks for the larger models online.

Factory mags for the Glock 43x only come in Blue State-approved lower capacity 10-rounders.

Luckily, for the Glock 43x and 48, there is a standard capacity 15-round metal magazine made by a company called Shield Arms.

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This company has single-handedly made the Glock 43x competitive with the new era of high-capacity wonder micro 9mm pistols that are dominating the concealed carry market.

I’m, of course, referring to the Sig Sauer P365 family of guns. As well as the Springfield Armory Hellcat and the Smith and Wesson Shield line.

Shield Arms also has a 20-round version for even more capacity.

Shield Arms mags are very popular and available online. However, as previously stated, if you run all-metal shield Arms mags, you need to switch to an all-metal magazine release button on the grip frame.

Glock 43x Holster Options

Seeing as the Glock 43x is one of the best-selling guns on the market, the holster options are vast to say the least. Pretty much all major brands make holsters for these guns.

During hot days, I ran my Glock 43 with a clip draw and a sturdy leather belt. This allowed me to easily conceal the thin profile of the slimline Glock very well.

On other days, I used the Tenicor VELO4 holster, which worked great with the 43x. It was very comfortable and made the gun disappear.

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Shooting the 43x

The Glock 43x review range trips were a real treat. I shot about 1800 rounds of 124 gr 9mm ammo through this little pistol, and it was a joy to do so throughout the summer.

Spending time shooting the pistol and putting it through different conceal carry drills from both the appendix carry position, and my go-to 4’o clock was easy.

My go-to drill for any new pistol is two shots from the holster at a 5″ or so dot at about 7 yards, quickly followed by a fresh magazine reload and then two follow-up shots at the same target.

Overall, I enjoyed shooting the pistol. Muzzle rise was minimal relative to its size, its recoil impulse felt good, and it shot accurately.

I had no ammo or feeding issues to speak of during testing. Rounds fed, fired, extracted, and ejected with ease.

The added grip space on the frame did make a noticeable difference while shooting compared to the standard Glock 43.

Concealed Carry Performance

The Glock 43x was designed for concealed carriers first and foremost.

I have been carrying concealed for about twenty years now. During that time Glock has been a personal and professional mainstay for me.

The Glock 43x isn’t the easiest pistol to conceal, though it is very concealable. The added size of the larger grip frame makes the gun far easier to draw from concealment and gives you the added space for higher mag capacities. So, a little extra printing is to be expected.

However, despite the bigger grip size, I could easily conceal the Glock 43x with the right holster and looser shirts.

The gun performs well at your average defensive distances, i.e. within 7-yards. Capabable shooters can easily shoot the gun well beyond 7-yards, but the 43x is not meant to engage targets and long distances.

Overall Performance

Overall, I would say the Glock 43x performed as well as expected, which is quite good in regards to the reliability and function of its operation. The gun is a Glock, after all.

If you like Glocks and how they perform, this gun won’t disappoint you. It performs as well as its bigger ‘brothers’ but in a much more compact profile.

It was an easy gun to carry and operate during my daily routine and on the range.

The added grip space that the Glock g43x provides wasn’t much harder to conceal and did make it easier to draw and shoot comfortably.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Glock 43x

Is the Glock 43x good for beginners?

The Glock 43x is a slimline subcompact gun designed for concealed carrying. I would not recommend learning how to shoot with such a small gun.

If you are new to shooting, I recommend starting with a mid or full-size gun, possibly some other Glock model like a 17 or 19.

How accurate is the Glock 43x?

The Glock 43x is plenty accurate for what it is. Being a smaller gun designed for concealed carry, the barrel and sight radius will be pretty short, under 4 inches.

The Glock 43x, like other purpose-built sub-compact concealed carry guns, is designed for up-close defensive shooting.

In the right hands, the Glock 43x can hold groups as accurately as any concealed carry gun roughly the same size.

Why is the Glock 43x Popular?

The Glock 43x is so popular because it is a Glock plain and simple. This brand is built on reliability and simplicity.

The Glock g43x is Glock’s answer to the best size for a gun that is comfortable for concealment and user-friendly while shooting.

What’s the difference between a Glock 43 and a Glock 43x?

The main differences revolve around size, concealability, and magazine capacity.

The Glock 43 is smaller, which makes it more concealable.

But the 43x has a slightly larger grip, allowing for a higher mag capacity and a more comfortable grip for your average-sized hand.

Despite the 43x being a bit bigger, it still conceals nicely.

What gun is comparable to the 43x?

Within the Glock family, it is the Glock 43.

In addition, the Sig P365, Springfield Hellcat, and S&W Shield line are micro-compact pistols that perform well.

If you like Glock’s design and performance, the 43x is the right choice for such a small, capable, concealed-carry gun.