kbm6893
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So it's heavier, wider, and holds less rounds than a Shield or LC9, and costs more?
Sounds like a good deal to me!
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So it's heavier, wider, and holds less rounds than a Shield or LC9, and costs more?
Sounds like a good deal to me!
You guys probably wiuldnt be able to tell the difference blindfolded in terms of size. The only thing youd notice is one less bullet. One less bullet within yhe capacity it has isnt a dealbeeaker to me. I do wish it had one more.
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They are still having problems with the glock 42. Go check out the glock forums. I considered buying one but went with the bg 380. Plus I have a 9mm shield and love it. I have no need for a g43.
My eyes are set on a m&p 45c
My eyes are set on a m&p 45c
I habe had 0 problems with my g42. I guaranty those having problems are but a small minority. Dont take my word for it, do some analysis(no offense or insult intended).
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My LGS had a G43 in stock on Tuesday. I could have walked out the door with it that day.I compared the G43 and the Shield and they are so close to the same size. The only difference is the G43 grip is about a 1/4 to 1/2" shorter. I liked the feel of the G43 in my hand. "it felt good!"
I was also wondering if you could use shield holster for the G43? They are that close.
Now I own two Shields. But wouldn't mine seeing how the G43 shoots. If I liked it, I would probably buy one.
I was also wondering if you could use shield holster for the G43? They are that close.
Now I own two Shields. But wouldn't mine seeing how the G43 shoots. If I liked it, I would probably buy one.
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G42 Problem Solved! - Glock Talk
Posts like this all over the glock forum. The new ones have new internal parts also so there has to have been a problem
Posts like this all over the glock forum. The new ones have new internal parts also so there has to have been a problem
Yes. I have the newer ones. The way it was phrased was that they were atill having problems. Those have been fixed. Atleast mine has.
No; I didn't mean "plain jane" or "boring" at all with my post. I just prefer the way the Glock looks as compared to the Shield. I guess that's why we have choices eh? For those that prefer the Shield, or the XDs, or whatever...more power to you.
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Day late, dollar short.
Glockophiles will swarm to it and love it (or at least claim to).
Others won't care.
I personally don't care. There are better guns out there for me.
Glockophiles will swarm to it and love it (or at least claim to).
Others won't care.
I personally don't care. There are better guns out there for me.
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I have the bg 380. Wanted to buy the g42 but I was nervous because of some of the issues. I will probably pick one up this summer and see how it works out
My wife's G42 is a great gun. She has well over 1500 trouble free rounds through it. It is a soft shooting .380. We love it. It is our only Glock and getting it was a great decision, despite the "terrible problems" they have.
Interestingly, the Shield seems to have horrible problems too, if you read the forums, and yet mine has been trouble free for +5000 rounds. The Kimber Solo, now THAT is a gun with issues.
Then again, after some teething pains, I now use it as my EDC and have over 1000 rounds through it. Interestingly enough, it seems to shoot the ammo Kimber recommends.
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So was i. I just made sure the one i bought had the updated magazine and guns. I had the bg380 also, trigger pull annoyed the **** out of me. Sold it soon after.
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You better believe that they are. I bought one a couple of months ago with all the latest parts. I put 450 rounds through it in three range trips and couldn't get it to work reliably. I have been shooting for forty+ years and own 1911s, S&W revolvers and several Glocks (as well as a Kahr and Ruger LCP). I have never had a gun that I just gave up on. I gave up on the 42. I didn't send it back to Glock because I had read that people with ones that didn't work sent them back numerous times and some that were even replaced didn't work. I traded it at a pretty good loss for a Shield 9mm. I just didn't want to spend any more money on expensive .380 ammo trying to get it working. Shouldn't have to do that.
The people who get good ones love them. Mine was just horrible. I am not bashing Glock as I love the ones that I have. I may pick up a 43 at some point but I really like the Shield and it works so I really see no advantage to replacing it with a 43.
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Chuck
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I agree the trigger pull sucks but that being said its not a range gun its something that might need to be pulled out of your pocket at a moments notice at close range. Mine has be pretty reliable so far
Imho, all guns are range guns in as much as all guns need to be used proficiently. Any gun not worthy for the range is not worthy to be carried.
I don't own a 9mm and doubt I'll buy the new Glock, at least anytime soon. My experience w/the then new Glock .380 was awful, it chocked on everything. As to the round count, Glock 9mm vs. S&W Shield, if I want 6 rounds I'll carry my Colt Cobra.
When I did finally find a reliable .380 it was the no laser M&P from Smith. Four hundred plus, minus rounds not a single failure. That said my EDC is still the 442, the .380 comes in when deep concealment is necessary.
When I did finally find a reliable .380 it was the no laser M&P from Smith. Four hundred plus, minus rounds not a single failure. That said my EDC is still the 442, the .380 comes in when deep concealment is necessary.
At the risk of offending some of us here, when I was a kid, we used to make rubber band shooters from a couple of pieces of 1X2 and a spring clothespin. In my non-expert opinion, they got their hands on one of those wooden guns and used it as the prototype for the small Glocks. I just can't get to where I think it is attractive. Of course, there are those who say the same thing about me.
I know this is a S&W forum but that nasty G work keeps popping up in here so I'm chiming in. Glocks a day late and a dollar short on this. The single stack 9mm train left the station about 3 years ago. This is old news and Glock ain't doing nothing new. Glock pretty much hasn't changed since they started. All the 43 IMO is a shrunk down Gen1 17 that has less than half the capacity of it's bigger older brother. Glocks are good but they are going the way of Colt. Worried about their military and police contracts and middle finger to the average consumer. Im pretty sure at this point Glock has stagnated.
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