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Ever since I bought my G43, it has been sent to Glock 2x for issues feeding Critical Defense. At first it would only load every other one, and there would be a round stuck at the entrance of the feed ramp. Sent it back, they told me it was fixed, it shoots 5 rounds of critical defense but the last round in magazine won't load. Sent it back, then they told me they could not find anything wrong and it shoots fine but they are replacing the followers. Well I now don't trust this gun at all and think it's just a poor design. Yes some G43 owners have no issues but mine won't work. I also looking at connectors like Ghost but hear too many people having some issues with gun firing both on the pull and reset and a host of other issues. I think I will sell this and stick to my shield
 
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I have a G43 and think it will take it's rightful place as one of Glock's
best models in time. I think it's an outstanding design. ANY semi auto
is likely to be somewhat picky about ammo. Maybe you should stop
trying to tell your G43 what ammo it should shoot and let it tell you.
Maybe you would feel better about it if you let an experienced shooter
check it out. If not then do it a favor by selling it.
 
Sounds like a case of the first release blues.

Many early adopters have had issues. The latest batches have been better.
 
No problems with my wife's==grip is too small for me, so I carry a G27. First rule, as stated above, let it tell you what it likes. My G27 likes Hornady 180 XTPs. Wife' G43 and G26 like Federals. I always run at least 3 sets of various loads through each magazine, and, if no problems, runs at least two of my chosen SD ammo before carrying it. No FTF in hers or mine (G26,G27,G22, and G43). Still think they are ugly, though!
 
I made the mistake of buying one of the first .380 Glocks and it was a disaster, every failure a semi auto can experience. Went back to the factory three times before I got sick of it and let it go. In addition the people at Glock acted like they were doing me a favor by even talking to me. Their attitude was the problem must be me since their guns did not malfunction. Lesson learned.
 
I recently replaced an LCP with a G42 and it has been completely trouble free. I don't know the build date but it came with series 3 mags which are the latest change.
 
marathonrunner said:
Glock 43 awful design
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Don't see this as an awful design problem. It's the same design as every other Glock pistol in the known universe, and they've made millions of the things. The only difference is the size.

Every Glock I've had (I'm down to just one now) has fed everything I've run through them.

Sounds as if Glock has done everything they can to make it work for you, short of just giving you a new pistol. Time to either try some different ammo, or if you don't trust the pistol any more, just sell it and go back to something you do trust.
 
Old cop said:
I made the mistake of buying one of the first .380 Glocks and it was a disaster, every failure a semi auto can experience. Went back to the factory three times before I got sick of it and let it go. In addition the people at Glock acted like they were doing me a favor by even talking to me. Their attitude was the problem must be me since their guns did not malfunction. Lesson learned.
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Wow that sucks. Sorry you had that problem. When I sent them my G21 bought used, they found a few pitting spots and called me to tell me they were sending me a new gun .....if I didn't mind. They even swapped my night sights onto the new one and gave me extra mags. From shipping out to receiving. ...about 3 weeks
 
Not a design flaw -- too many working properly to call it that -- but a build flaw, very possibly.

I know it runs for some, and I like it in revolvers, but as a hard rule I won't use Hornady's polymer tipped rounds in any semiauto -- two things that just don't seem wisely paired.
 
Hapworth said:
Not a design flaw -- too many working properly to call it that -- but a build flaw, very possibly.

I know it runs for some, and I like it in revolvers, but as a hard rule I won't use Hornady's polymer tipped rounds in any semiauto -- two things that just don't seem wisely paired.
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I agree with you, I too had issues with Hornadys polymer tipped in my LC9. It will eat anything but those. Did I get rid of the gun because of this? heck no.
 
I always break any new handgun in with at least 250 rounds of ball ammo before I try anything else, then see what it likes. My son has a 43 and this is what we did and his shoots everything we have put in it including Critical Defense, which I think he carries in it now. Not saying you didn't, maybe you got a lemon.
 
Wow, you sound unhappy - so sorry you had that experience. Mine shoots like a dream: accurate and reliable over several hundred rounds now.

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You do know there have been two magazine revisions, right?
 
I own NO Glock's or any Polymer pistols for that matter, but the ONE THING I have to commend Glock for is their record of reliability. Many of my friends have them in all calibers and sizes and while I am sure some do eventually have a FTF, I've never personally witnessed one.

I'd contact Glock and tell them you NO LONGER trust this firearm for self defense. If you have the paper work proof to back it up they might give you a new one. I did this years ago with a S&W M10 2" RB that just jammed up once in a while (when it felt like it) for no specific reason. After two supposed repair trips back to the Factory they could not find any problem but I told them I could not stake my life on a Revolver that just jams up for no apparent reason. They agreed, destroyed it and gave me a brand new Revolver right off their assembly line and put my serial # on it. This was all done while I waited! Admittedly, this was in the early 1980's when the customer was always right but it's worth a shot! That's what I would do.
 
I sent a G21 back to Glock 6 times

because of jamming problems, when that model first came out years ago. Each time I got the 21 back it still jammed, Glock told me how there was nothing wrong with it but each time there was noticeable evidence of the gun being modified in various ways. After 6 times I asked Glock to replace the gun. I was told that Gaston Glock himself had to approve any replacement Glocks...so I told them to give him a call and apparently they did since I got a brand new Glock a week of so later. That's the only Glock I've ever had a problem with and the company took care of it. I own a half dozen Glocks now and trust them to work every time. My fave is the G19.
 
marathonrunner said:
I think I will sell this and stick to my shield
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Probably a wise move. If you have a Shield and like it, I'd stick with what works for you. Trusting a gun is important when your life may depend on it.

I trust my G43. It has been flawless. Each gun and each gun owner are different. Enjoy your Shield. They are excellent guns.
 
Just saw this thread. My Glock 43 has been flawless, not a single problem, not a single malfunction, nothing but a great shooter.

I carry it almost all the time and when I don't, I carry my "old" S&W 642.

I have only had it a few months, but some of the finish is wearing off, probably from brushing the buckle of my belt as I carry it AIWB.

Probably the best semi I have ever owned.

Bob
 
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