Glock 43

[beretta_maven]

Never shot one. All the reviews I've seen, give the Edge to the Shield. The out of the box trigger, on the 43, kinda' sucks. It's definitely more than the 5.5lbs they advertise. I'm also not as good with the stock Glock sights. I prefer the 3 dot set up. That being said, I'm an eternal Glock fan. I spent $22, and turned the trigger into a very good one. Still looking for some better sights. I'm leaning towards the trijicon HD's in Orange.

I've got the Triijicon HDs on my Shield with no safety. Love them...

 

[Z_Man]

You can compare the two by renting them at The Machine Gun Nest in Frederick. I compared the Glock 43 to both the S&W Shield and the Springfield XDS (all in 9 mm) at the range a few weeks ago and I personally preferred the Shield and the XDS to the Glock (I preferred the Shield over the XDS by a hair). But YMMV. The only way to know for sure what you like is to rent the two handguns and try them out before you spring for one (pun intended!). Enjoy!

Cal68

Im sure with the hype over the 43 you can get a deal on a shield and an XDs, maybe both for the price of a new 43.

 

[seawolf823]

Picked up my 43 today.

 

[byf43]

Those of you with the G43, how's your trigger???? Heavy??? Really heavy???

A good friend bought one, and his trigger pull is over 6.5 lbs., closer to 7.5.

The addition of a Ghost connector (tonight), got it to 3.75 lbs.

 

[Stoveman]

Those of you with the G43, how's your trigger???? Heavy??? Really heavy???

A good friend bought one, and his trigger pull is over 6.5 lbs., closer to 7.5.

The addition of a Ghost connector (tonight), got it to 3.75 lbs.

Honestly I haven't noticed any difference between it and my other Glocks.

 

[Kevmo]

Mine.. Waiting for someone to come out with a dual color night sights

 

[redeemed.man]

Mine.. Waiting for someone to come out with a dual color night sights

I am not sure what is out for the G42 but the G43 can use the same sights.

 

[Kevmo]

Yea I havnt seen any dual colored night sights for either

 

[byf43]

Honestly I haven't noticed any difference between it and my other Glocks.

I slicked up the factory trigger and got it a little smoother, but, it was still HEAVY.

The 'new' configuration of the trigger group (inside the housing) isn't helping matters.

The Ghost #3.5 connector for the G42 is perfect size.

 

[aquashooter]

When I picked up my 43, I had Engage install the Trijicon High Definition night sights. The orange ring around the illuminated front sight makes it jump out at you in bright sunlight. The added cost was well worth it.

 

[redeemed.man]

When I picked up my 43, I had Engage install the Trijicon High Definition night sights. The orange ring around the illuminated front sight makes it jump out at you in bright sunlight. The added cost was well worth it.

It was nice meeting you that day by the way I was coming in as you were leaving.

 

[Bafflingbs]

Those of you with the G43, how's your trigger???? Heavy??? Really heavy???

A good friend bought one, and his trigger pull is over 6.5 lbs., closer to 7.5.

The addition of a Ghost connector (tonight), got it to 3.75 lbs.

Yes! The trigger was a bit heavier than its bigger brothers. Thanks Ghost!

When I picked up my 43, I had Engage install the Trijicon High Definition night sights. The orange ring around the illuminated front sight makes it jump out at you in bright sunlight. The added cost was well worth it.

Definitely going to get them.

 

[kenpo333]

You can compare the two by renting them at The Machine Gun Nest in Frederick. I compared the Glock 43 to both the S&W Shield and the Springfield XDS (all in 9 mm) at the range a few weeks ago and I personally preferred the Shield and the XDS to the Glock (I preferred the Shield over the XDS by a hair). But YMMV. The only way to know for sure what you like is to rent the two handguns and try them out before you spring for one (pun intended!). Enjoy!

Cal68

I sort of agree with you. Still carry my xd/s 45 from time to time along with the 43. LIke the shield and do think that it shoots a little softer BUT I think the glock is built better. Why because after shoot over 50k+ rounds through glocks, I've never had a problem. Love the ghost connector.

 

[Bafflingbs]

I sort of agree with you. Still carry my xd/s 45 from time to time along with the 43. LIke the shield and do think that it shoots a little softer BUT I think the glock is built better. Why because after shoot over 50k+ rounds through glocks, I've never had a problem. Love the ghost connector.

And that is why, I am a fanboy.

 

[ironpony]

Trigger was heavy!

There is controversy over wether a trigger should surprise you, (not me) but I was surprised at how heavy th one I got was. 1100 rnds break in and a ghost it's almost where I'm comfortable with it.

Waiting for a 33rnd mag to come out

Little fox should be here today. I forget who recommended that one but thanks. Boundless?

 

[redeemed.man]

Trigger was heavy!

There is controversy over wether a trigger should surprise you, (not me) but I was surprised at how heavy th one I got was. 1100 rnds break in and a ghost it's almost where I'm comfortable with it.

Waiting for a 33rnd mag to come out

Little fox should be here today. I forget who recommended that one but thanks. Boundless?

Yep it was most likely me. If I don't chime in now Blaster229 will be along to point out that I love Little Foxx holsters and mention it frequently. LMAO

 

[Blaster229]

Yep it was most likely me. If I don't chime in now Blaster229 will be along to point out that I love Little Foxx holsters and mention it frequently. LMAO

Well, you beat me to it.

 

[Bafflingbs]

I ended up going with the Truglo's. $57 on Amazon.

 

[Bafflingbs]

Gangsta'!

 

[Kevmo]

Ughhh still waiting for dual colors!