Glock 43 - single stack 9

JMC, take note that the G43 is only ~1/8" shorter and a bit thinner than the G27... not really worth it.
An empty G43 weighs more than a loaded PM9.

I have a G27 and had a PM9... they're a good match with significant felt/noticeable carry differences.
I regret selling off the PM9.
 
I think you need a little gun like this : one for each front pocket, the back pockets, both ankles and then in the winter you have a bunch of coat pockets to fill. Yes, there is always room for the Glock 43 and it will find a pocket somewhere :)
 
So are you guys planning on pocket carrying this essentially safety-less pistol in a zip-lock bag, or should we just go ahead and add the .25-.375+" for a pocket holster into the width measurements?
 
JMC, take note that the G43 is only ~1/8" shorter and a bit thinner than the G27... not really worth it.
An empty G43 weighs more than a loaded PM9.

I have a G27 and had a PM9... they're a good match with significant felt/noticeable carry differences.
I regret selling off the PM9.
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I guess "not really worth it" would be a subjective point of view.
Until I determine otherwise, the G43 will have a place for me in between the G27 and the PM9.
I won't be the first time, or the last, that I bought a gun that at first, didn't have an exact mission. There are many more sitting in my safe right now. ;)
I see the G43 as a nice alternative IWB gun, slightly larger than the PM9 and yes, it has the same capacity 6+1. That's 7 more than I have needed up to this point.
 
So are you guys planning on pocket carrying this essentially safety-less pistol in a zip-lock bag, or should we just go ahead and add the .25-.375+" for a pocket holster into the width measurements?
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I'm not a big fan of pocket carry and very rarely do but when I find it the only alternative, I do so with my PM9.

 
I guess "not really worth it" would be a subjective point of view.
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I suppose, but it is quantifiable in this case...
The G27 and G43 basically have the same length and height (averaged) and are fundamentally identical Glock.

The width difference is exactly 0.16" or ~1/6" or 4.04mm, and 4 ounces in weight.
So is spending $125 per millimeter & ounce worth it to add a otherwise redundant gun thats short 3 rounds?

On the other hand, if the 43 were the same size & weight as the PM9 I'd probably camp outside the store like those Iphone people to get one.
 
I'm interested to see what the recoil is like.
My LGS is getting some G43's in Monday. I'm not on any lists for one currently.
 
My thoughts are, the real benefit of the 9mm is capacity. the Glock 26 is easy enough to conceal and shoot with 10+1 capacity. If I were to go to a 6 round 9mm I would opt for a revolver in 44 Special, even if it were 5 rounds.
44 Special out of a snub nose revolver is nothing to sneeze at and I would prefer that as a primary carry over a 6 shot 9mm auto loader.
 
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