At the moment, I'm leaning towards the 43X . . .
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JJEH
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Didn't know people have such problems. My P9 works good so far, but I have to admit, I don't shoot it as much as my duty gun.
My cow! Just what I needed! Another bit of perfection from Glock! Here I have resisted the call of the dark side for the last several years and now ... what am I going to do! It's thin. It's got everything the 19 has except the extra rounds, etc. I gave my brother a G-19 b/c it was about the best 9mm I could find for him. Now I'm thinking about this new thin thing that Glock has brought out! 48! Guess I'll end up looking around. See what I can see. Don't know. Last time I went looking w/ a Glock, I ended up trading for a nice little 15-2. Good deal. Oh well ... maybe 48 ill be just what I need to float my boat! We'll see! Sincerely. bruce.
Philadelphia Patriot
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Me too. I rather buy a Glock 19 and pick up 10 round mags for when I go to crappy states, but the Glock 48 will only hold 10 rounds in non mag limited states. If I am only going to carry 10 rounds then give me the more compact gun.
blasterp7
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Well I had an interesting experience at the Glock LE distributor for the Western US the other day. I go there frequently as I am the Rangemaster/Armorer for my department that has only issued Glocks for the past 10 years or so (previous to that we had issued Smith 1st, 2nd and 3rd gen semi's until they stopped producing them).
I have shot and maintained every single Glock model that has ever been produced with the exception of the G18. To me, Glock's are kind of ho-hum - they are an extremely efficient tool - nothing more.
They had the new g43X and g48 sitting on the counter. They were taking pre-orders as the deal was, as they explained it to me, that they could not actually deliver until after the "shot show" (glock's requirement). The new glock's were getting fondled by very sweaty men, who would then throw money (or credit cards) across the counter like they were stuffing bills into the attire of local strippers (a slight exaggeration).
When the counter guys that I was bs'ing with suggested that I take a look. I frankly said - no thanks. There was an exuberant insistence, so I succumbed. I was first handed the 43x, it was a 43 with a slightly longer grip and a very ugly two-tone finish, and a couple of other bells and whistles. I politely looked at it for a couple of seconds and handed it back with a mumbled "great". Disappointed, they handed me the g48. It was just as ugly as the 43X. But when I grabbed it it was like "WOW" THIS IS THE GREATEST FEELING GLOCK I HAVE EVER TOUCHED! To me what it felt like was a compact 1911 slim and functional. I dry fired it a couple of times and it felt even better!! Gone is the functional blockiness that I have experienced so many times before in other Glocks.
If it wasn't so ugly and I didn't have too many other firearms already I might have considered it..That is saying a lot for me!
I have shot and maintained every single Glock model that has ever been produced with the exception of the G18. To me, Glock's are kind of ho-hum - they are an extremely efficient tool - nothing more.
They had the new g43X and g48 sitting on the counter. They were taking pre-orders as the deal was, as they explained it to me, that they could not actually deliver until after the "shot show" (glock's requirement). The new glock's were getting fondled by very sweaty men, who would then throw money (or credit cards) across the counter like they were stuffing bills into the attire of local strippers (a slight exaggeration).
When the counter guys that I was bs'ing with suggested that I take a look. I frankly said - no thanks. There was an exuberant insistence, so I succumbed. I was first handed the 43x, it was a 43 with a slightly longer grip and a very ugly two-tone finish, and a couple of other bells and whistles. I politely looked at it for a couple of seconds and handed it back with a mumbled "great". Disappointed, they handed me the g48. It was just as ugly as the 43X. But when I grabbed it it was like "WOW" THIS IS THE GREATEST FEELING GLOCK I HAVE EVER TOUCHED! To me what it felt like was a compact 1911 slim and functional. I dry fired it a couple of times and it felt even better!! Gone is the functional blockiness that I have experienced so many times before in other Glocks.
If it wasn't so ugly and I didn't have too many other firearms already I might have considered it..That is saying a lot for me!
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imcrazy
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It sure ain't much to look at but, it's a really excellent size and you know the thing will run since it's a Glock.... I don't see it fitting into my rotation as I am pretty content concealing the G19 sized M&P I have and when that's too big (rare occasion) I am happy with my Shield but, I'd love a 10 rd shield with a 4" slide just because why not.... If S&W doesn't come out with one by 2020 when I shake some gun $$ loose I might get a Glock 48...
Glock has undoubtedly hit another home run with the 48.
If I read correctly, it's the SAME grip. The main difference is the Slide/Barrel length.
So... What felt better with the G48 than the G43X?? My educated guess would be the Balance (due to the longer slide/barrel)?
blasterp7
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Well certainly the longer slide/barrel length makes it feel better to me - balance and point ability, but the other factor is the length of the grip. The g43x and the g43 with the pinkie extension actually end up having the same length in the grip (they placed one over the other to prove it). The g48 has a longer grip (higher mag cap) making any pinkie extensions unnecessary (for me anyway). I have the bear paw hands so that was welcome.
The added bonus - as they explained - is that the 43x and 48 slides are interchangeable. Thus you can create your own combination
A Glock that looks like a Taurus...hard pass.
And I'm a Glock guy, hardcore, but don't see anything that I have to have in the 48 (or 43X for that matter).
And I'm a Glock guy, hardcore, but don't see anything that I have to have in the 48 (or 43X for that matter).
I'm sure the new Glocks will sell. I'd probably like one too. But I bought two Glocks last year, a Gen 4 G40 MOS and a Gen 5 G19 MOS. I already have a G43, well Wife does. But I would like to try them out in my hand and waistband and see how they feel and carry. So what's the blue label price?
From the distributor I always use, $358 with standard Glock Sights, $431 with Ameriglo Bold sights for the 43X and/or the 48 . . .
Thanks, that's not bad. I hope I don't break down and get one. I really don't need another carry nine.
Interesting comments. May I suggest looking at the g19 and the G48 side by side. The specs show little difference in width. You give up 1/3rd of your magazine capacity to save 0.16 inches of width.
Which brings up the Sip P365 which is smaller in every dimension and also carries 10 rounds.
Which brings up the Sip P365 which is smaller in every dimension and also carries 10 rounds.
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blasterp7
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For me it is not the difference in the "slide" width but rather the difference in the "grip" width - a much better feel in the hands.
DocB
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Looks like we just keep reinventing the wheel. The SIG P365 hit all the marks around a year ago. . .steel day/night sights, 10 plus 1 or 12 plus 1 capacity, sub compact size in a 9mm, and empty weight slightly over one pound. My Boraii pocket holster came in today. Loaded, this is the heaviest gun I would pocket carry. So, I don't need another pocket 9mm. Everybody can make a bazillion of them this year, and I won't buy the first one. Gave my son my Glock 19 to celebrate the arrival of a superior weapon. . .the SIG P365.
ColbyBruce
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"Gave my son my Glock 19 to celebrate the arrival of a superior weapon. . .the SIG P365."
LOL!! The Bible says "beat your plowshares into swords"; not give your best sword away.
LOL!! The Bible says "beat your plowshares into swords"; not give your best sword away.
stykshooter
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I have competed with Glocks in I.D.P.A. & I.P.S.C. matches for years, as well as carried them exclusively on duty and off duty. They are ugly, and have no soul, but I can't imagine a better duty gun. Dang near indestructible and they run. Our regional academy has 39 jurisdictions and last time I checked 32 agencies carried Glocks, most of the rest Sigs. The firing lines are a breeze now as handgun failures and stoppages are almost non existent. The ones that do occur are generally user error.
About five years ago I heard that a single stack 19 was on the drawing board at an armorers recert school, and have been waiting ever since as I feel that is about the perfect combination of size, caliber and capacity for an off duty carry gun. I think Glock made a big improvement with the Gen 5 guns by taking off the finger grooves. I have been pestering Glock for a couple of years to come out with front slide serrations. When I heard about the 48, I was pretty excited… no finger grooves, thinner profile, front slide serrations and the marksman barrel. . I do not care for the silver slide, but for the most part no one is going to ever see my slide unless they are looking at the muzzle end of it.
I checked with my dealer and they have them in stock, but can't sell them until January 22nd. I put one on hold and will be picking it up shortly there- after.
About five years ago I heard that a single stack 19 was on the drawing board at an armorers recert school, and have been waiting ever since as I feel that is about the perfect combination of size, caliber and capacity for an off duty carry gun. I think Glock made a big improvement with the Gen 5 guns by taking off the finger grooves. I have been pestering Glock for a couple of years to come out with front slide serrations. When I heard about the 48, I was pretty excited… no finger grooves, thinner profile, front slide serrations and the marksman barrel. . I do not care for the silver slide, but for the most part no one is going to ever see my slide unless they are looking at the muzzle end of it.
I checked with my dealer and they have them in stock, but can't sell them until January 22nd. I put one on hold and will be picking it up shortly there- after.
As much I as wanted to like the G19, the grip width is not comfortable for me
Soooo, for some, such as me, the smaller grip width of the G48/G43x could make a huge difference.
As such, I'm looking forward to getting the chance to hold/try them.
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Did you happen to ask how much they were selling them for?
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stykshooter
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I don't know how much they are retailing for, I get the L.E. blue label price. He did say that they were selling for the same things as the G-43 and 43X, which is cheaper then the regular 19.
Philadelphia Patriot
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$358-ish for blue label
I'll stick with my G26.5. I like being able to use the larger mags- 10 to 33 rounds. Had a 43 and had trouble shooting it well; I do much better with my 26. I also like the optional Ameriglo sights. FWIW, I've never warmed up to ANY Smith autos.
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If the G48 trigger is anything like the Gen5 Glock 19 I won't be buying it. The Gen4 Glock 19 had a better wall and reset. The Gen5 glock 19 has a lighter trigger but the wall is vague and the pretravel seems to be way too much.
blasterp7
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We have issued Glocks for many years - no problems. No soul - but an efficient tool. One of our Firearms Instructors bought a Sig 365 because it was the latest and the greatest. He wanted to carry it. I at least have to give him some credit in that he decided to break it in before carry.
A year and a half later - 4 trips back to Sig - 6 different shooters - 12 cell phone photos later from all different angles - it still fails to extract/eject at least once every mag. Sig says it is working great????
Don't get me wrong - I have carried a Sig 238 in my pocket every day for 9 the last years. It works great - is fun to shoot and I shoot the #$%^ out of it. 4 recoil springs later it is still running great.
So.............. I would shoot that P365 a WHOLE bunch before you give up a dependable firearm.......
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I just bought a P365 after waiting patiently in the hopes Sig would finally find all the fixes. I have 1000 rounds of HST 147 no issues, FMJ's no issues. My only complaint is the curved trigger is awful and the gun needs a flat face trigger to do double taps. Slow fire it is fine but double taps is what is needed. oh and also forgot the grip is way too small. It is virtually impossible to get a proper grip without the gun squirming with every shot. I put a hogue grip on it, problem solved
So... other than grip length, does the 43X and 48 seem to be the same as the original 43? (rails, trigger assembly, etc?).
If so... if the only difference between the 43X and 48 is the length of the slide...
Could we surmise that one could get a 43X and simply add a 48 Slide? While I do imagine though, that if one wanted the longer barrel, they would simply buy the 48 instead of the 43X, there always seems to be someone wanting something they can 'convert'.
Better yet... for current 43 owners that (for some reason) don't really need/want the 4 extra rounds... Could one add a G48 Slide in order to make a 'G48 Short'??
If so... if the only difference between the 43X and 48 is the length of the slide...
Could we surmise that one could get a 43X and simply add a 48 Slide? While I do imagine though, that if one wanted the longer barrel, they would simply buy the 48 instead of the 43X, there always seems to be someone wanting something they can 'convert'.
Better yet... for current 43 owners that (for some reason) don't really need/want the 4 extra rounds... Could one add a G48 Slide in order to make a 'G48 Short'??
