Glock 43 - single stack 9

Glock 43

Here is a picture which I hope is not photo shopped. Previous postings here seemed to indicate beliefs this market has passed it's peak and Glock was too late to the party. When I go to shows and stores, I see this class of gun out and being sold. Just a question for the group: hit, miss, or too late to matter?

I say huge hit.

Pico

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I'm a Glock fanboy. I'm sure they'll sell a bunch, but I'm gonna pass. They're about 2 years late, and I got tired of waiting. Picked up a LC9s Pro about two months ago.
 
Microgunner said:
The vast majority of the G42's competition (polymer framed pocket 380s) is also locked breech.
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Ok, I apparently need to put down the crack pipe. I could have sworn the LCP and the Kel-Tec were blowback, but it's been almost two years since I fired them. I just remember the recoil being terrible - maybe I just assumed they were blowback?
 
HKFan9 said:
I will glady buy anyone's Glock 42 off of them if they want to replace it with the new 43 for a decent price.
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There are a suspiciously large number of original DAO-style Ruger LC9 pistols in the consignment gun cabinets in my neighborhood. One wonders if G42s are fixing to join them. :)
Independent George said:
I could have sworn the LCP and the Kel-Tec were blowback
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FWIW the LCP and LC380, K-T P3AT, Taurus TCP, S&W BG380 and M&P Bodyguard, and sundry Star DK copies (e.g. Mustang, P238, Micro Raptor) are locked breech.

Most other older .380 pistols, with the notable exception of Stars and Llamas, are blowback.
 
Too late for me. I just bought a 26 yesterday. I don't think I would have given up the capacity for the size anyway.
 
I never cared for the 26, the same argument to the smaller 42/43 could be said about the 26 and 19.

Why carry a 26 when its almost the same size as the 19. The longer barrel isn't hard to hide, and my 19's grip is about the smallest in a double stack I would care to grip.

Even the 26 with pinky extensions I could never shoot comfortably. I own a 19, and I'd like to own a 42... unless the 43 is the same size as the 42.

To me if it is going to be IWB I think the 19 is better than a 26.... the 26 still being too big for MOST people's pockets, is where the 42/43 comes in. I want a 42 for summer pocket carry.
 
Glock 26

The main advantage of the 26 is the ability to use the larger 9mm mags. I will have to have an actual 43 in my hand before judging how easy they function as a CCW but I have held the 42 and 36 and the single stack does make a difference to me.

If I were going to carry a 26 or 27 I would just go up to a 19 or 23.

Pico
 
I just compared the manufacturer specs it's very strange...the g43 seems to be a more efficient design than either shield and 26 in the areas of barrel length vs total overall length. Also about the 6rd issue the shield is taller
 
I admit I thought I'd be excited, but they've toyed with Glock owners for so longer ignoring this request, I'm thinking the Walther PPS looks just fine.....I have a 26, 17 and 19 - so...is it really going to make a big difference that the Walther can't fill?

Laura
 
Is it still the SAFE ACTION that so many have shot themselves or others with by accident? No thanks.

Yes, I'm trolling in a way. . .:D
 
Well, with or without a Glock......stupid people will find a way to shoot themselves, won't they?

;)

Haters gonna hate and stupids gonna stupid.
 
And the notion that a 19 can be concealed as easily as a 26 is pure owl droppings. Set them side by side......shorter barrel, shorter butt.....the 26 is easily pocket-carried......the 19? No.

I can agree with those with big hands who find the 26 uncomfortable, though. If I had larger than medium hands I wouldn't own one.

After all.......carrying is only the first and least important part......the shooting of the thing is where the rubber meets the road.

You damned well better be comfortable with it and skilled with it or you may as well save yourself the trouble of carrying it.
 
Would it change any capacity naysayers' minds if a +1 or +2 mag extension became available...extra capacity AND some extra real estate for yor pinky.
 
Meh ill stick with my Shield. Bit thinner and still holds an extra round even with the flush mag. Plus the 42 didn't exactly hold up to Glock's reputation for stellar reliability, I cant see the 43 being much different.
 
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