Ok, so I recently got to shoot a G43 next to my EDC Shield 9mm. (I know a guy at a nearby PD that had one on loan.). I'm pretty much a Glock guy, carry them for work, and shoot them a ton.
I fired both side by side and here's what I found:
Shield
- shot slightly smoother (due to being heavier) and was more accurate for me
- better capacity (7/8 vs 6)
- way cheaper than the Glock
G43
-slightly smaller in overall size and lighter.
-shot like a Glock 100% reliable.
-will likely conceal a little easier
-for those who have to have a Glock - now you've got it.
Will I buy one (G43) - jury's out. If I have the disposable income - probably
I fired both side by side and here's what I found:
Shield
- shot slightly smoother (due to being heavier) and was more accurate for me
- better capacity (7/8 vs 6)
- way cheaper than the Glock
G43
-slightly smaller in overall size and lighter.
-shot like a Glock 100% reliable.
-will likely conceal a little easier
-for those who have to have a Glock - now you've got it.
Will I buy one (G43) - jury's out. If I have the disposable income - probably