platoonDaddy
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Nice setup, did you also install the aluminum magazine catch? Read that is required for optimal performance with the Shield 15 round mag.
My G43X. Perfect carry pistol for me. (for now) :)
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Does this mean you’re going to be changing your screen name to Blaster43X? 
Indeed. It's not so much for a "performance" issue, well not initially, until it totally chews away at the plastic Glock mag release.
Plastic mags need a plastic release. Metal needs metal.
Oh hell no! I've been using this name since the mid 90s. Notice how I said "(for now)" in the title.Does this mean you’re going to be changing your screen name to Blaster43X?
Very nice, thanks for all the pictures. But I'm disappointed that there are no feet in any of them! :-)
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StantonCree
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I really think i need to jump on the 43X train. It is the perfect carry gun right now. I just hate that they keep developing a more perfect gun lol. I love my 43 but the added rounds and larger grip are totally worth the admission
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Funny. A friend texted me a few months ago telling me they just bought a "...G43, don't ask me why..."
Can't remember who that was...
Can't remember who that was...
platoonDaddy
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Indeed. It's not so much for a "performance" issue, well not initially, until it totally chews away at the plastic Glock mag release.
Plastic mags need a plastic release. Metal needs metal.
I have ten plastic for range use, wanted to purchase the steel for carry, love those extra rounds. I assume since the steel is for carry only, I can leave the plastic release in there. Of course I would verify a few test with the steel mags.
Of course. carry with steel mags and the stock release.
Shoot with the plastic mags.
Shooting plastic release with the steel mags is not an immediate destruction. I think it was Military Arms Channel (MAC) on youtube. I forgot how many mags he shot with the plastic, but they did start chewing away the release after his testing. At the time I don't think he had a metal release.
And honestly to me, I don't think most people shoot enough that this would ever be a problem. But certainly something to be conscious about.
Now, as Spring shooting season comes around, I will see what the metal release does to the plastic mags. I say this now but will most likely long forget.
Zorros
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Blaster, if you considered the p365 or any other pistol, what caused you to buy the 43x?
I went with the trigger group just out of sheer desperation. I heard Apex was one of the popular go to sets. I didn't think about add on shoes. I figured it was an easy buy and maybe the set would be a little nicer trigger press.
I think most of the mag problems were earlier models. They started making stronger springs and I think that alleviated the issues. I also believe their customer service was pretty awesome as they were replacing springs for those with issues. No problem.
Yeah, the slide racker thingy. Initially it appealed to my tacticoolness as an aesthetic. I have seen other gimmicks, but this one was so minimal that it really isn't gobbing up the slide. But what I did notice is that it gives me a tactile point of reference when I am racking over the top.
I'm not lying to myself. I didn't buy this thinking that it will help me rack the slide using my heel, table top, etc... Those days for me are pretty much over.
Steel rear sight wins that race anyway.
Funny. A friend texted me a few months ago telling me they just bought a "...G43, don't ask me why..."
Can't remember who that was...
You have friends?
davsco
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I'm sure it must feel like wearing nothing after carrying a 229 brick. I remember going from a 229 40 to a M&P40c and thought I was in heaven. Now that I'm an old fart, the Sig 365 with a 12 round mag is pretty much like wearting nothing.
Where's the mag release?
davsco
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It's an easy pain in the ass to do.
davsco
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yeah they def go in easier than they come out...
davsco
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mag release swapped out. actually pita for taking out and for putting in. but no blood spilled nor curse words uttered.
Glad you didn't break a nail.
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