Glock 43 - Who's buying one?

Kevp · Mar 13, 2015

That comparison chart is deceptive because it doesn't take width of the pistols into account, and that is a big consideration to concealment. The other things that aren't taken into account are method/location of carry. Example- if carrying in an ankle rig, a light, thin, and short gripped pistol is more desirable across a wide variety of pant styles.

Appendix carry is a great carry method, but it's not suited to someone who is on the heavier side in the belly region. Appendix is probably the best method for concealing a full size handgun. If appendix is a no go, that drives that person to carry OWB or IWB, usually behind the hip (5 or 7 o'clock). A thinner profile is more desirable for both these methods, but cover clothing can help adjust for it.

Finally, as always, mission dictates. What will you be doing while carrying, and will your method of carry impact your ability to get to the pistol? Many people buy a pistol for other than truly mission specific and purpose-driven reasons. Then they end up compromising in multiple areas if carrying.

I'll be getting a couple of these Glocks. As long as they keep with Glock's tradition of reliability, they will probably become their best selling gun.

Trumpet · Mar 13, 2015

Matt said:
Watch it be a double stack .380!

Lol...or a .41AE

DC-W · Mar 13, 2015

Trumpet said:
Lol...or a .41AE

OH YEAH! lol

I just paid for a G26 a few months ago, but who knows!
Kinda want a Tokarev before I buy anything else.

Z_Man · Mar 13, 2015

now where is that shut up and take my money picture....

rtruhn · Mar 13, 2015

If it ever comes to pass that the general citizenry can carry in this state, then I'm running to get this and a G26 to complement my Shield 9mm.

bg71361 · Mar 13, 2015

rtruhn said:
If it ever comes to pass that the general citizenry can carry in this state, then I'm running to get this and a G26 to complement my Shield 9mm.

Wake up..Wake up... You're dreaming

rtruhn · Mar 13, 2015

bg71361 said:
Wake up..Wake up... You're dreaming

*hits snooze button*

OrbitalEllipses · Mar 13, 2015

protegeV said:
if they do, in fact, come out with a single stack 9mm it makes me wonder why they bothered with the 42. It will become virtually obsolete. NO ONE will buy it anymore...

That alone makes the single stack 9mm a bad business case.

alucard0822 · Mar 13, 2015

Kevp said:
That comparison chart is deceptive because it doesn't take width of the pistols into account, and that is a big consideration to concealment. The other things that aren't taken into account are method/location of carry. Example- if carrying in an ankle rig, a light, thin, and short gripped pistol is more desirable across a wide variety of pant styles.

Appendix carry is a great carry method, but it's not suited to someone who is on the heavier side in the belly region. Appendix is probably the best method for concealing a full size handgun. If appendix is a no go, that drives that person to carry OWB or IWB, usually behind the hip (5 or 7 o'clock). A thinner profile is more desirable for both these methods, but cover clothing can help adjust for it.

Finally, as always, mission dictates. What will you be doing while carrying, and will your method of carry impact your ability to get to the pistol? Many people buy a pistol for other than truly mission specific and purpose-driven reasons. Then they end up compromising in multiple areas if carrying.

I'll be getting a couple of these Glocks. As long as they keep with Glock's tradition of reliability, they will probably become their best selling gun.

Been too long since I've seen you post, great info as always :thumbsup:

There really isn't a substitute for handling a pistol, not only does the thickness and overall dimentions matter, but where it is thick does too, some pistols might be thick at the top of the frame and thin in the slide, or the other way around. Found the comparison pic to show just the bare basic size comparison. Good point about where you carry too, I carry 4:00IWB, but occasionally in a pocket where thickness and even shape can be more of an issue. The 43 does look promising, especially for deeper concealment and BUG roles, can't wait to see how it competes against other models on the market now. Have tried out a 42, I'm not so sure it will become obsolete, will probably have a fraction of the recoil of the 43, and depending on final dimensions it could be a better choice for some.

wreckdiver · Mar 13, 2015

I'd get my HQL for one. I love my 26, but a nice skinny single stack would be even better.

lawdog89 · Mar 13, 2015

I think people like myself are wondering why they didn't do this in the first place. I bought a 42 and I really like it but would have preferred this.

rtruhn · Mar 13, 2015

lawdog89 said:
I think people like myself are wondering why they didn't do this in the first place. I bought a 42 and I really like it but would have preferred this.

If I recall correctly, Sootch did a video review of the 42 that noted problems Glock initially had in scaling down the 9mm to smaller single-stack specs, but they we're able to solve it quicker by scaling it down to 380 dimensions.

Mooseman · Mar 13, 2015

Glock 43 - Who's buying one? Not me.

Stoveman · Mar 13, 2015

lawdog89 said:
I think people like myself are wondering why they didn't do this in the first place. I bought a 42 and I really like it but would have preferred this.

So they could sell a metric ass load of 42s would be my guess. Had they done it the other way around, not so much.....

redeemed.man · Mar 13, 2015

This will not be a primary for me when it comes out. This will serve as an ankle gun to back up the G26, 19, or G30s that are my normal primary carry guns. My S&W Shield serves that purpose now. I like higher capacity for a primary carry gun.

kenpo333 · Mar 14, 2015

protegeV said:
if they do, in fact, come out with a single stack 9mm it makes me wonder why they bothered with the 42. It will become virtually obsolete. NO ONE will buy it anymore...

Great marketing scheme. They would never have sold as many 42's if they had the single stack 9 out. Sold a lot guns after the shot show last year and if and when they bring out the 9 they'll sell a lot more.

wailer · Mar 16, 2015

I can't understand why some people are acting so surprised isn't this a common marketing scheme? Didn't Ruger come out with the LCP before the LC9, and Smith come out with the Bodyguard before the Shield? It's typical milking the market, before the next best thing, Glock isn't the first and won't be the last, and I'll definitely pick one up if it is unveiled as expected.

joppaj · Mar 16, 2015

I'd have to fire one first. I shoot a G22 and G23 pretty well. I don't shoot the G27 very well at all, too small for me to get a really good grip. I realize the recoil is less on the 9mm as opposed to the .40, but it's still a short grip.

INMY01TA · Mar 16, 2015

It will be my first Glock.

protegeV · Mar 16, 2015

INMY01TA said:
It will be my first Glock.

It might be mine also, if they actually make it. Haven't been impressed with any other glocks so far...

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