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| The 43X / 48 is going to have front serrations if that matters.
A shot not taken is a shot missed
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| If you want to keep the 43, try adding these: http://www.pearcegrip.com/Products/GLOCK/PG-43%2B1My 43 - with the +1 extension - is now a safe queen now that I have a G-43X. I like it with the 10 rd mags, it's even better with the Shield 15 rd mags (into which I can only stuff 14). |
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| I have carried the G43 a lot, and put a fair amount of rounds downrange through it. I like the G43.
I wanted a G43X and G48 when they came out (would have preferred a black slide). I picked up a used G48 as a reward to self for finishing college after 30+ years, and shortly after that a perfect condtion used G43X showed up at the same place, so I got that too.
The G48 is a thin G19. While the G43 was a thin G26, the G43X is a hybrid thin G26 atop of thin. G19, all with the expected reduced capacities. With the Shield magazines in the G43X and G48, they have G19 base capacity of 15 rounds. I have metal mag catches and Shield magazines in both my G43X and G48. I like them equally.
I don't know of any enhancement to the G43X slide other than the front cocking serrations; I've used the G43X slide on the G43 frame, and it works.
I did put the "glock gadget" striker control device (Tau development group) on the G43X and G48, which allows me to put my thumb on the back of the slide and block the striker when holstering. A number of my Glocks have that. I also changed out the triggers with Precision Overwatch FALX triggers, and replaced the connector with a ghost pro connector that limits overtravel. Sights are Trijicon XR with yellow front.
Because I carry the G43 in a pocket holster, I was more interested in the G43X doing the same, and it works fine for me, in a DeSantis nemisis holster. (I use taller front pocket openings that work well for the draw. The G48 is comfortable inside the waistband, due to being a bit thinner, so I have a kydex holster for that.
I'd be quite comfortable with either one using a 10 round magazine, too, and with factory configuration; everything is as reliable as you can get in a handgun.
When I originally got my G43, the trigger was unacceptably heavy. Not just the weight, but the trigger in general wasn't good. Many were reporting the same. I wasn't impressed with the stock G43X or G48 trigger either, and replaced both the trigger and connector as a result. Now they're good triggers. |
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Thank you Very little
| Dropped the 43 upper on my 48 grip and presto changeo 43X, so now I have three options, and didn't trade in a 43 on an X and lose 50% of the invested money in the 43.
BTW my 43 is a Talo edition with better sights so that was important to keep..
And, it runs flawless in the conversion with the 15 round Shield mags....
Then again it's a Glock, it's supposed to run....
If you don't want to do that then Keep the 43 and buy the 43X, both have places in carry depending on what you are wearing..... |
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Quit staring at my wife's Butt
| I have a 43 and purchased a 43x complete lover did the swap and it runs perfect, shield mags if you can find them makes a super nice 15+1 9mm I also have 2 43x for back ups love the gun. |
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