Glock 43x Review (10 Round Concealed Carry Gun)
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- čas přidán 17. 07. 2024
- Glock 43x Review (10 Round Concealed Carry Gun)
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Welcome to Firearms of America! Today, I have another Glock generation 5 review and this is Glock 43X gen 5 review.
Let's start with this Glock 43X specs:
Caliber: 9x19mm
Weight (without magazine): 465 g | 16.40 oz
Mag. Capacity: Standard: 10
Barrel Length: 87 mm | 3.41 inch
Length (Overall): 165 mm | 6.50 inch
Trigger Pull: 24 N
To make it clear, this is the all new Glock, so there is really no Glock 43X gen 4, but it has all the familiar features of gen 5.
Overall, you get from this Glock pistol exactly what you expect from a Glock. Easy operation, basic design, reliable performance. This particular one is the subcompact Glock 9mm and considering the magazine capacity, this Glock handgun is a great option for CCW. Is this the best Glock to carry? Well, that comes down to your personal preference. A lot of Glock fans think that the Glock 19 is the best 9mm Glock... because of the mag capacity. Glock G43X is only 10 rounds, but it is much easier to conceal.
Doing this Glock G43X review was pretty easy for me because I have already reviewed so many Glocks in the past from different generations.
So, what do you guys think about this Glock 43X review? Let me know in the comments below! Thanks for watching!
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The G43x is one of my favorite pistols I am so glad I got one
Same
Great review! I am looking at one of these and starting to lean towards pulling the trigger on it!. Never been a big Glock fan but this one in particular fits my needs as a daily carry with 10 rounds available. I can always get the Shield magazine for more rounds and keep the stock look and feel. Keep up the good work!
This has been my daily 9 since the day they were released, love it so much bought another for my wife.
-Adam
The New Woodworker
Did the same love it👍
Great review. I had been carrying Glock 19 gen 5 for my daily concealed carry but I bought a Glock 43X today and shoot 200 rounds. The grip very comfortable and easy it was to handle. It is thinner than Glock 19. It shoot true to where ever I aimed it at the target.
@noryn syra They are both 9mm, there is hardly any recoil.
Which one have you been running lately?
@@Mytbag 43X is the best!
Great video once again 👏🏻👍🏻thank you..take care
I love your videos man!
Thank you brother!
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Good review, will try this gun on next rental gun range. Been carrying the G19gen4. Was looking for a lighter less bulky gun.
Have you tried it out yet?
@@Mytbag no I haven’t yet, will try to look for an local shooting range soon.
@@Mytbag did you had an feeding problem like an +1 with full mag?
Just ordered mine for the exact same reason. Have the G19 Gen 4 also.
Going to get one this week 👌🏾
Wow, what a pistol! Just picked up my 43X this week and all 3 S-15 mags function great! Guess I better stick my 23 .40 back in the safe for awhile.
full grip on the grip! lets go. This is my first handgun ever purchased for conceal in ohio. love this thing
i just got mine last month, at first the slide and trigger was very stiff, after 200 rounds i can noticeably feel the difference, my wife struggles to rack most firearms that arent .22lr, she could barely rack the 43x at first but now it feels loose and smooth enough for her to comfortably rack
Good video👍🏼
I own the Hellcat and the 365XL, between the two firearms in my opinion the Hellcat has more recoil but I’m still able to shoot 100 rounds no problem, the 365XL handles recoil much better.
Would you compare the recoil of the Glock 43X closer to the Hellcat or the 365XL?
If you were to compare the 43x to the Sig p365x, which one do you think has less recoil?
Do you have a list of the best conceal carry guns
A bit late to the party are we? Lol great video man
How about a Glock 22 Gen 5 next? Everyone seems to hate 40 caliber for some reason.
I like my Glock 35 Gen 3 in 40. Glock 22, definitely a good one, not my type though, but I have not had a chance to review Gen 5 yet, I bet that one is definitely an improvement.
@@FirearmsofAmerica love the G35👍
I got one love it
do you think a lasermax rod laser work?
Does your pistol have a crack on it? On the left side of the grip. It runs from the mag release to just under the slide.
I noticed that also. Might just be a scratch.
Yeah it comes like that
Is 10+1 exceeding Glock's 43x specifications? My 43x stovepipes on the first round when running 10+1.
Remember, loading 10 rounds, then clambering is 9+1. Mine will run 9+1 all day long, but not 10+1.
TIA.
I actually tested this out on the past few range trips- close to 500 rounds doing nothing but 10+1 loads and luckily no issues, even with a fast rate of fire! Good luck to you
Not saying you’re doing it, but some people load the 11th round by hand directly into the rear of the barrel instead of racking the round in and then removing the mag and loading the extra round into the mag, which is the proper way.
Is it very snappy? I am trying to decide between this or the G26.
I have the G26 gen 5 on the way! Never shot it before, so very excited to do a review. Should be getting it sometime this week.
I feel like this is slightly less snappy than the Glock 26 but that could be because of the longer grip where I could secure the pistol in my hand much better. It's negligible in my opinion though. Both of them have smaller barrels so they'll be inherently snappy. Where the Glock 26 lacks in grip length, it makes up for it by being slightly heavier. If you have a decent pinky extension on your Glock 26 though, I feel like the snappiness would be around the same because of the extra 3 Oz. Most gun ranges around me have a 26 and a 43x at this point so I would highly recommend shooting them both first before buying since guns are expensive.
I got the same exact glock 43x I love it I put rubber texture talon grips on mine
Just bought the 43X online for $450 (regular, not MOS) and it will be my new conceal carry. I've been rocking a FN 509 Midsize which is very reliable, over 2K rounds and not 1 malfunction period. But it's a midsized gun not a subcompact, and I want a smaller gun for conceal. Haven't gotten it yet but I'm excited.
What kind of mag can u add to the 43x
@@capocountit1324 shield arms 15 rounders
@@Spoiledstoic appreciate u
@@capocountit1324PSA dagger mags are better, they hold 15 rounds and you don't have to change the mag release. Go to palmetto gun store.
I’ve never shot a gun before I was thinking of buying this , is this good for a beginner
i would say so
i get mine in a few days, ill let ya know
Shield arms has a flush fit mag for the 43x giving it 15 rounds. That’s a small package for 15 rounds.
Wish it was reliable bought 3 and the metal mag release from them and 2 and it has problems with feeding sometimes so I went back to stock mags since reliability matters more to me than anything.
@@TheRedduckGaming same here, wish the Shield mags worked but I had nothing but issues (and I tried gen 1 & 2.)
@@cmmn_crdnl I looked on the website. It said you have to buy their Glock 43X mag releases from their website for the S15 mags to work properly. Idk why but that what it said when I saw it
@@S1D3W1ND3R015 I’ve tried both the aluminum and two different types of the steel catches they sent me. Even tried the higher power springs. They just wouldn’t work. Same issue with a friend who has a G48. We ran federal HSTs and FMJ through it, had at least one jam per mag.
@@cmmn_crdnl weird. I'm sorry brother. I hope mine aernt like that. I just bought the 43X for my new conceal carry and bought a couple S15 mags. I hope it's just maybe a bad batch. I see others who say they have 0 issues with their 5 S15 mags etc etc. When I get my kit, I'll definitely be running several hundred rounds before I can claim them reliable and to carry EDC.
Great review! Can you do a Springfield Hellcat please?
Already done one Sir!
Glock 48 or 43x with shield arms 15 round mags
I can’t make up my mind on if I am happy with my 43x... bought it simply because of the size/capacity with the Shield Arms mags. Bought 6 of them, and 5 out of those 6 have major FTF issues. It’s at least one or two every other mag. I think I had about 32 malfunctions out of about 250 rounds. I sent them back because I can’t bet my safety on those odds. But now 10 rounds doesn’t feel sufficient 😅 what to do?
Extra mag 20 rds should do plus it's a glock it just works lol.
You have a lemon or your limp wristed. Mine functions 100% with all 3 of my S-15’s
@@michaelhodges8312 you’re one of the lucky ones, then. I wish they would have worked for me. I installed their steel mag catch, high powered springs and followed all instructions from customer service. I also doubt that I’m limp wristing- I had a few friends try it to make sure it wasn’t just me (we even tried them in a friend’s 48, same issue.) Plus I switched back to OEM mags and have not had an issue since
@@cmmn_crdnl sounds like you just got a few bad ones then. All mine load every round pretty solid , no rattle, and feed real nice. I use Federal 124 grain HST Tactical ammo.
Stick to Glock mags. Shield arms has issues and you’d have to change out your mag release. Glock oem mags only. RELIABLE
Will a regular frame fit a 43x slide and barrel
Yes it does actually- meaning, you can put a 43X slide on a standard model 43 Glock.
You just need tje s15 15 round mag feom shield arms
I'd love to buy some if they'd ever come back in stock
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Except this one has a real accent!
Waiting for him to show off some airsoft guns
But seriously good video
can it fit in pocket?
Yes easily
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The New Woodworker