Glock 43 X questions

[otis24]

I took the leap and purchased a Glock 43X. I love the way it fits my hands (extra width and length). A near perfect fit for me. I would like to upgrade the sights and slide plate, and guide rod. Does anyone know if these parts are the same as the Glock 43?

 

[fmflorida]

I took the leap and purchased a Glock 43X. I love the way it fits my hands (extra width and length). A near perfect fit for me. I would like to upgrade the sights and slide plate, and guide rod. Does anyone know if these parts are the same as the Glock 43?

I *believe* the sights are the same for the 43 and 43X.

Depending on the company/brand of sights you are considering Id advice sending them an email/calling up and asking.

When I was looking to purchase from TruGlo I emailed them and they sent me a complete list of all sights that would fit my gun (was a 1911 at the time).

Most companies are generally pretty helpful!

 

[Bill Lear]

The G43X is simply the G43 with an extended, and widened grip to house a 10 round magazine (to compete with the SIG P365). All other dimensions and associated parts are identical. So yes, they both share the same sights and slide cover plate.

 

[RobzGuns]

Whether you end up buying from them, or find better prices elsewhere... check out Glockstore.com to see (almost) everything available for the 43 & 43X.
Glockstore has a load of DIY videos too.

 

[The Norseman]

Glock on a Diet

I too am intrigued with the new Glock 43X 9mm.
Slimline (just a hair over an inch wide).

Our Indoor Range has one you can rent.

Started reading anything and everything I could on
the Web.

Found out a couple of things;
It was produced to be Slimline (which I like).
X = Extra rounds then old compact 43.
Grip fits my hand/palm perfect.
Very Very Accurate at 10yds (once you get use to
to the Trigger Pull).
A total Black Finish one is Cool, but 2 Tone is Ok.
(not a Deal Breaker).
Magazine Lips rough/chewed up from Rentals,
Glock just kept shooting, zero problems.
I Qualify for Glock Discount.
9mm 50rds is inexpensive.

Cons;
Empty Shells hit me in the Fore Head quite a few times
(ricocheted down from Shoot Lane).
After 50 rounds, Trigger Finger felt like I was going
to get a blister.
Had to get use to the 2 Stage Trigger or Group was
6" low on target.

I think I will evenly get one, but will be patient for now.

It is the first Glock I have ever fired. I'm glad I Rented it
and tested it out. I like!

 

[BigBoku]

I took the leap and purchased a Glock 43X. I love the way it fits my hands (extra width and length). A near perfect fit for me. I would like to upgrade the sights and slide plate, and guide rod. Does anyone know if these parts are the same as the Glock 43?

Yes everything is cross compatible. I purchased both the 43X and the 48. I let the 43X go and kept the 48. If you decide you need a right hand Kramer horsehide pancake holster let me know as I was going to list it for sale.

 

[oink]

I was looking at one in a LGS today. I'm liking it more the more I look at them. The clerk was telling me someone is making all steel mags that hold a bunch more rounds in the same length. Supposedly giving you G19 capacity in the thinner 43X. That sounds interesting if they are reliable.

 

[BigBoku]

I was looking at one in a LGS today. I'm liking it more the more I look at them. The clerk was telling me someone is making all steel mags that hold a bunch more rounds in the same length. Supposedly giving you G19 capacity in the thinner 43X. That sounds interesting if they are reliable.

here is the link

https://shieldarms.com/glock-43x-48-15-round-mag

 

[Biggfoot44]

Your third point is the most important - That it fits your hand well . ( Unless deliberately making trade offs for pocket carry ) that is the key to shooting well . As far as belt carry , the slimmer butt makes concealment more comfortable , and spare mags much easier to conceal/ camouflage .

If you haven't guessed , I really like full length single stack 9mms .

Unless you are a 1911 purist , you will become reasonably accustomed to the Glock trigger with a cpl hundred rounds . If you are an experienced DA revolver shooter, a NY-1 connector will make the trigger pull more familiar to you .

 

[shocker]

here is the link

https://shieldarms.com/glock-43x-48-15-round-mag

Outstanding. I'd want a G48 myself, and that mag turns into it a slim line G19.

 

[BigBoku]

Outstanding. I'd want a G48 myself, and that mag turns into it a slim line G19.

Absolutely, hopefully the magazines reliability will be as good as it looks in the video. I am sure Glock will get on board with an OEM version as well at some point.

 

[The Norseman]

Black Tie

There's a New Fit Glock 43X 9mm in town.

I see Glock announced it will start Distribution
of a Black Slide 43X 9mm.

I think the Silver or the Black Slide are Neat,
now there is a choice, for now.