Glock 43 - single stack 9

I think this is a great choice by Glock. A slim single stack 9mm is a great carry gun and if it is a glock it makes it even better.

Glock will make lots of money and sell tons of these in my opinion. Anyone who Likes Glocks and Carrys should get this gun.

They finally made it


Zach
 
I'm glad Glock finally has a single stack 9mm but not interesting in buying at this time. I normally carry a G26 with heavier clothing and recently bought a Ruger LC9s Pro for warm weather. I really like the Pro so will stay with it and keep an eye on reviews of the G43 over the year.
 
Glock 26 in a pocket?

No way folks. This one has to go in a belt or IWB holster. If you are doing this a 26 makes much less sense than a 19. A Glock 26 in a pocket would be noticeable by Stevie Wonder.

Pearce Grip will have all kinds of +1 or 2 adaptors for the 43 if the 6 rnd limit is a problem. Carrying chambered in a pocket holster or IWB still gives you 7 and a second mag would be easy to slip in to your everyday carry routine also.

Pico
 
A Glock 26 in a pocket would be noticeable by Stevie Wonder.
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Only if he felt it......and I'm not that tolerant.

:D

It all depends on your pocket and your holster. Not difficult to find the right pants and the right holster.

I've been pocket-carrying a Glock 26 almost every day for at least eight or nine years and never once had anybody notice it. It's invisible.

I carry a big wallet in the left front pocket and Glock in the right front pocket and the two pockets look identical.

Winter, summer.....it's all good.
 
I own a couple of single stack 9's. But I would be interested to see how the G43 shoots.
I shot the G42 and liked it a lot. Now that there will be a lot of used G42's for-sale I probably get one if I can find one cheap. ;)
 
the verminator said:
I've been pocket-carrying a Glock 26 almost every day for at least eight or nine years and never once had anybody notice it.
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Why do you believe no one noticed it? There's a huge difference between "not noticing" and "not telling you about it". Kind of like walking around with your fly unzipped. Lots of people might notice it, but very few would tell you about it.

If you notice someone carrying a handgun which they erroneously believe is concealed (in their pocket or under their shirt) do you go up to them and tell them about it?

I've noticed LOTS of people carrying guns that they think are concealed. Never said anything about it to a single one of them.
 
Why do you believe no one noticed it? There's a huge difference between "not noticing" and "not telling you about it"
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Oh, the people I'm around would hasten to remark upon it, of that you can be sure.

It's invisible.

This silly myth about the Glock 26 being difficult to pocket-carry is a myth I can easily refute because I do it almost every day.

Now the idiots who go around with this huge bulge on their hip under their shirt--THEY have a SERIOUS problem.

:D
 
This silly myth about the Glock 26 being difficult to pocket-carry is a myth I can easily refute because I do it almost every day.
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But not all of us have clown pants in our wardrobes. :D

I have actually, on rare occasion, pocket carried a G26 around the house, but it does look like a brick in my pocket. My greater concern, however, is the weight wearing and tearing through the bottom of the pocket lining as most of them are quite thin material.
 
Rest assured, the pocket bottom is not a concern.

I've had the back right corner of the slide wear a hole in some pants after a lot of carry, but the pants were pretty much worn and ready for replacement by the time that happened.

The bottom of the pocket is well protected by the holster.

I don't wear clown pants. I do wear the good Cabela's hiker pants and they come in a shorts version for summer. I imagine any fairly loose fit work or hunting type pants would do just as well.

The main thing is having a nice, roomy pocket.

I'm six foot and medium build. I suppose if you're really fat and wear your pants tight there might be a problem, but it's worked fine for me.

I do wear clown SHOES, of course, but that's just to intimidate potential attackers.

:)
 
The way the top of the pocket is cut makes a big difference as well, if it comes up too high, it is very difficult to draw the gun.
 
I want to shoot one before I decide, I am pretty happy with my S&W 3913NL. I know there is a market for these and I'm sure they will sell well. I got rid of my G26 years ago because it was to thick for packet carry and my G19 was only 1/2 longer in the grip and barrel so it never really fit any role for me.
 
Based on my handling of my neighbor's G42, I am going to say this may very well be Glock's first truly pocketable pistol. While my G26 on occasion is carried in a coat pocket in the winter, I never felt it was comfortable being carried in my front cargo pants in warm weather. The G43 is just a whisper larger than the G42, and has a slimmer frame than the G26, so I'll be getting one. My current pocket carry has always been a 642 or a 638, and I'm guessing the G43 will be every bit as comfortable in the pocket as have been my J frames with the "fat" cylinder.:)

 
It's bigger than I was hoping for... Before I buy one I'll have to compare it side-by-side to my G27 to see if its worth buying.
Then I'll decide what to add.. the new Glock, new Ruger, or another PM9/PM40
 
not a fan of pocket pistols,was hoping for a single stack 19.
I may buy one down the road when the after market start producing +2 mag extentions.I have a shield and xds to fill that niche right now.
 
I don't like or dislike glock. I believe they are reliable pistols as people claim. My friends both have them in 40cal which I dislike, so I have little experience with anything else. To me it is going to come down to price. I am happy with what I have now, but I could get another pocket pistol. But there are so many great options in the 350$ and under range that have proven themselves reliable that I would not spring 4-500$ to have glock on the side of pretty much the same thing everyone else is selling. But they have a die hard fan base, and new shooters always think Glock because they seem to have very effective advertising, I'm sire they will do great.

Oh yeah, I really don't feel comfortable with a pocket pistol with no external safety, I know, it shouldn't matter if I do my part correctly, but its a comfort thing.
 
It looks pretty close in size to my Shield but just a hair larger. Will you be getting one?
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That right there answers why I will NOT be getting one. It's larger than the Shield with less capacity.

I had the safety model of the Shield a while back and really liked it but let it go as a partial trade. Now that they have the non-safety version, there's nothing I don't like about the Shield and it's back on my list.

To me, the G43 is a disappointment. And I'm kind of a big Glock fan.
 
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