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Zorros · Jul 24, 2020

I was waiting for my ccw to renew and wasn’t going to buy a new handgun until it did. But then i ordered a custom belt and holster For my G43. With the renewal, i figure if i did get something new, it might be a G43x as it will fit the holster and i can get blue label pricing. I know some of you have switched to the 43x. I am a 43 fan. How do you all like the 43x for cc. If i did buy something other than the x, it would be the 365 which i have shot a lot and like and it fits Securely in 43 holsters with an open top.

spoon059 · Jul 24, 2020

The grip on the X is a half inch longer, but can carry 15 rounds. I have a 43, I'm looking for a 43X.

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johnkn · Jul 24, 2020

I have a 43x and p365. Can’t go wrong with the 43x and SA mags. I had a new 43 and quickly sold it before even firing it.

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cantstop · Jul 24, 2020

Check out Blaster's thread on the 43x:

https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=244055

LongRanger300 · Jul 25, 2020

I’m facing the 43x and 365 dilemma as well. I’ve fired the 43 and the 48. I’m hitting the range tomorrow I’ll see if I can get my hands on a 43x and a 365 to test out.

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Blaster229 · Jul 25, 2020

LongRanger300 said:
I’m facing the 43x and 365 dilemma as well. I’ve fired the 43 and the 48. I’m hitting the range tomorrow I’ll see if I can get my hands on a 43x and a 365 to test out.

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The X is basically the 48 with shorter barrel. I haven't fired one, but don't think there could be much of a difference at self defense distances.

hogarth · Jul 25, 2020

Zorros said:
I was waiting for my ccw to renew and wasn’t going to buy a new handgun until it did. But then i ordered a custom belt and holster For my G43. With the renewal, i figure if i did get something new, it might be a G43x as it will fit the holster and i can get blue label pricing. I know some of you have switched to the 43x. I am a 43 fan. How do you all like the 43x for cc. If i did buy something other than the x, it would be the 365 which i have shot a lot and like and it fits Securely in 43 holsters with an open top.

I would never carry a gun in a holster made for a different gun.

Zorros · Jul 25, 2020

hogarth said:
I would never carry a gun in a holster made for a different gun.

Normally i would not. But my wife has a 365 and i have a 43 and excepting shoulder holsters with a retention strap i am remembering from last attempt the 365 fits nicely in a kydex. Retention, trigger. Regardless, if i bought a 365, which i doubt i will, i would spring for a holster made for it.

notagolfr · Jul 25, 2020

I carry my 43X, it's a great size compared to the 43 because you can actually hold on to it. Grip could potentially print a little more if you're skinny or wear tight clothes but it's significantly easier to conceal than a 19.

Ammo Jon · Jul 25, 2020

notagolfr said:
I carry my 43X, it's a great size compared to the 43 because you can actually hold on to it. Grip could potentially print a little more if you're skinny or wear tight clothes but it's significantly easier to conceal than a 19.

I feel very confident with my 43, I’ve added this baseplate which doesn’t add any length but definitely helps. If I was going to switch to any other CCW it would be a 365. I’m not a fan of aftermarket mags re:43X for additional capacity.

https://www.geeplate.com/

Zorros · Jul 25, 2020

Today carrying a G33 in OWB kydex under a black, untucked, shirt. Invisible. But very short grip. Jon, i am with you on liking the 43 and not the after market mags. Tried tartan mags and returned them.

Blaster229 · Jul 25, 2020

hogarth said:
I would never carry a gun in a holster made for a different gun.

My x fits just fine in my older 43 holster.

Ammo Jon · Jul 25, 2020

Zorros said:
Today carrying a G33 in OWB kydex under a black, untucked, shirt. Invisible. But very short grip. Jon, i am with you on liking the 43 and not the after market mags. Tried tartan mags and returned them.

With the price of ammo I’m thinking about carrying a 22LR. There’s a heavy price for shooting someone, but at today’s prices it’s even more so...

Blaster229 · Jul 25, 2020

notagolfr said:
I carry my 43X, it's a great size compared to the 43 because you can actually hold on to it. Grip could potentially print a little more if you're skinny or wear tight clothes but it's significantly easier to conceal than a 19.

That butt edge printing can be eliminated with a forward cant to get it in line with your side center line. I have no issues being fat and wearing what I consider a tight shirt over it.

Atrox88 · Jul 25, 2020

I have fired both the 43x, 48, and the P365. 43x is a fine pistol as is the 365. I own a 48 not because it was better that the others but because it's what I prefer.

Zorros · Jul 25, 2020

Blaster229 said:
That butt edge printing can be eliminated with a forward cant to get it in line with your side center line. I have no issues being fat and wearing what I consider a tight shirt over it.

I am going to try a forward cant. The pancake i ordered required it from a design perspective. Guess will need to get used to it as my holsters are no cant. i can see how a forward cant would help with a longer grip on an x.

Blaster229 · Jul 25, 2020

Zorros said:
I am going to try a forward cant. The pancake i ordered required it from a design perspective. Guess will need to get used to it as my holsters are no cant. i can see how a forward cant would help with a longer grip on an x.

Also sliding it more forward to the 2 o'clock or so position helps as well because it is parallel with the front quarter of your body.
If your belly button is noon and your side is 3 o'clock, slide it to within that quarter so the the butt bottom is forward of that 3 mark.

Zorros · Jul 25, 2020

Blaster229 said:
Also sliding it more forward to the 2 o'clock or so position helps as well because it is parallel with the front quarter of your body.
If your belly button is noon and your side is 3 o'clock, slide it to within that quarter so the the butt bottom is forward of that 3 mark.

Thanks. I will try that.

Blaster229 · Jul 25, 2020

Zorros said:
Thanks. I will try that.

If I can do it with a P229 in a leather OWB holster in non permissive environments, you can definitely do it with the X.

Stoveman · Jul 25, 2020

notagolfr said:
I carry my 43X, it's a great size compared to the 43 because you can actually hold on to it. Grip could potentially print a little more if you're skinny or wear tight clothes but it's significantly easier to conceal than a 19.

I have never understood these types of holsters.

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