MurrayNevada
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I jumped on an early G42 and it needed a trip back to Smyrna. I'll wait until next year to buy a G43.
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Glock 43 - single stack 9
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not my link but a good video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nngBdzmH6VI&feature=youtu.be
I like glocks and I showed my wife the 43 online but she says she would rather have the springfield or the shield.
I like glocks and I showed my wife the 43 online but she says she would rather have the springfield or the shield.
Nakanokalronin
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No.
I dunno... its so far removed from what Glock does best, their 1911 would probably be a disaster and soil up the name real quick. 
Thats a pretty good photoshop effort though, its also the only re-work of the front slide/dust cover that I have ever liked beyond the original.
Thats a pretty good photoshop effort though, its also the only re-work of the front slide/dust cover that I have ever liked beyond the original.
Pond James Pond
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I'm sure some have their reasons but, personally, I don't see what the fuss is about.
In the G43, when compared to the G26, someone is sacrificing a shorter grip (2mm shorter on the 26: less print) and a 66% increase in capacity for the sake of shaving 4mm from the width!!
Not to mention losing the ability to load the FS 15/17rd mags
For me, when bending forward, assuming a 4.30 carry, a longer grip will print more than a wider one.
Admittedly, the G43 is ligthter, but by no means is the G26 a brick, fully loaded!
I mean, if folks are excited about it, then great, but I would still choose the 26 at a drop of a hat. Perhaps I would feel differently is I saw/handled them side by side, but I doubt it.
In the G43, when compared to the G26, someone is sacrificing a shorter grip (2mm shorter on the 26: less print) and a 66% increase in capacity for the sake of shaving 4mm from the width!!
Not to mention losing the ability to load the FS 15/17rd mags
For me, when bending forward, assuming a 4.30 carry, a longer grip will print more than a wider one.
Admittedly, the G43 is ligthter, but by no means is the G26 a brick, fully loaded!
I mean, if folks are excited about it, then great, but I would still choose the 26 at a drop of a hat. Perhaps I would feel differently is I saw/handled them side by side, but I doubt it.
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The G43 is not really that thin of a gun. I measured the new P320 Subcompact 9mm against the G43 and the difference was .08". The P320SC holds 13 rounds of 9mm for a frame width of 1.10" verses the G43 holding 7 rounds for a frame width of 1.02".
Anyone want to give up 5 extra rounds for .08" in thickness?
Anyone want to give up 5 extra rounds for .08" in thickness?
Sure. Those additional rounds add up. I dont want to carry weight of 13+ rounds in one spot, negating the need for any extra thickness.
I'm one of those people who loves guns, but really doesn't think I'll ever need one, so I begrudgingly carry the smallest and lightest possible... the G42 and 43 are misses for me.
Glenn E. Meyer
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http://www.fool.com/investing/gener...-concealed-carry-could-this-new-gun-shak.aspx
Here is an analysis by some economic geniuses. Note their analysis that besides market forces (missing the boat on the 380 start up by Ruger), it is because of the fear that Obama wants your gun and you can hide a G43. Huh?
Here is an analysis by some economic geniuses. Note their analysis that besides market forces (missing the boat on the 380 start up by Ruger), it is because of the fear that Obama wants your gun and you can hide a G43. Huh?
I dont care much for all the "fear" nonsense in the beginning...
I carry to be capable and prepared... not out of fear. Its just insurance of a different type.
I'm not fearful of cancer, but I'm "armed" with heath insurance just in case.
The other manufacturers are likely very grateful that Glock took so long to show up with the G42 & 43.
Glocks inexplicable delay allowed the others to sell a lot of pistols they might not have otherwise... particularly the PPS, Shield and LC9.
But I'm not at all convinced a large percentage of those owners will dump their current pistols and buy the Glocks.
So I think Glock is left mostly with their diehards, unsatisfied owners of other brands and truly new buyers in the segment.
Glock really left a ton of money on the table by being so slow...
I carry to be capable and prepared... not out of fear. Its just insurance of a different type.
I'm not fearful of cancer, but I'm "armed" with heath insurance just in case.
The other manufacturers are likely very grateful that Glock took so long to show up with the G42 & 43.
Glocks inexplicable delay allowed the others to sell a lot of pistols they might not have otherwise... particularly the PPS, Shield and LC9.
But I'm not at all convinced a large percentage of those owners will dump their current pistols and buy the Glocks.
So I think Glock is left mostly with their diehards, unsatisfied owners of other brands and truly new buyers in the segment.
Glock really left a ton of money on the table by being so slow...
Justice06RR
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A big portion of those sales are most likely Glock fans.
A big portion of G43 sales will most likely be Glock fans again.
No surprise there.
Those who already found other options will most likely not buy the new G43.
I have a G19 Gen4 for Range use/CCW, and a PT709Slim (9mm single stack) for pocket carry. There's really no point for me to buy the G43, like many others. If anything, i'll buy a Full size pistol to complete my handgun needs.
I can't admit to being a Glock "fan boy" but I will admit to owning a few and enjoy those that I have. 
In fact, I'm not a "fan boy" of any particular brand of anything.
I had no interest at all in the G42 due to the caliber however, I do have a G43 "blue label" on pre-order at a local dealer.
My EDC is a G27. My smaller carry gun for those times when the G27 is just a bit too large is a Kahr PM9.
I'm thinking the G43 will fit in nicely between the two.
I've read that the G43 is too large for pocket carry and best suited to holster carry. That's fine with me because I'm not a big fan of pocket carry anyway.
I'm waiting for the call...
In fact, I'm not a "fan boy" of any particular brand of anything.
I had no interest at all in the G42 due to the caliber however, I do have a G43 "blue label" on pre-order at a local dealer.
My EDC is a G27. My smaller carry gun for those times when the G27 is just a bit too large is a Kahr PM9.
I'm thinking the G43 will fit in nicely between the two.
I've read that the G43 is too large for pocket carry and best suited to holster carry. That's fine with me because I'm not a big fan of pocket carry anyway.
I'm waiting for the call...