What do you recommend for +1 and +2 G43 mag extensions? I know Taran and Hyve are popular, but I think the cost of an extension shouldn't exceed the cost of the magazine itself.

Are the Pearce and Vickers good? I remember reading some members here saying their extensions (I don't remember which manufacturer) spontaneously popped off their mags while shooting. Clearly that is something I want to avoid.

I have several different extensions for my G43 mags. I have a Hyve +2, a couple of Vickers +2, a Suarez +1. and a Pearce +1. All of these extensions have proven reliable for me with both FMJ and a few different types of JHP ammo.

Just a side note, I did use the extended spring that comes with the Vickers extension with the Hyve +2. I had a few issues trying to use a +2 extension with the factory spring.

I sold my G43 in order to buy a G43X ... so I recommend a G43X. 10-rd mag built in ...

Edited to add: put my G43 on the local gun-trader for 350 and it sold within minutes ... even with the buyer adding $22 for the FFL transfer. The BL 43X was $380 + tax ...

For my money, it’s Taran. I’d already been using some of them with my G26. You only have to buy them once...

On my G43, I use a +1 in the gun for carry - it’s barely bigger than the factory flat base and works great for both pocket and ankle carry. For reloads, I use the +2. That gives me 16 rounds if I carry one extra mag.

just go to gun broker and get a 43x lower complete and there's your 10 rd mag extension, I have taren +2 on mine for a whopping total of eight rounds but going to dump them and just get the lower.


only real way to salvage a 43 that lacks capacity, had plans of trading it in but didnt want to loose my shirt. I tried one of the other extension but all of them besides the taren's gave me issues.

I use Pearce baseplates. The +0 and +1 have the same length. I started with the +0, but ended up using the factory spring with the +1 as it doesn't interfere with pocket use, and has proven quite reliable.

I use the Pearce baseplates on the ETS magazines and on the factory. Both have been equally reliable. No issues with dropping.

If you want the full 10 rounds, ETC makes a G43 10 round magazine. it's too long in my opinion, though it could be carried in a pocket. 7 rounds is enough, with spare magazines, for a pocket pistol. I'm fine with six in a revolver, and was fine with 6-7 in a 1911 and P239...it's fine in a pocket pistol.

When out and about I carry the factory magazine with a Pearce +1 baseplate in the pistol and a couple of identical spares.

I use Pearce +1 and Vickers +2. 1100 rds through them, no issues.

I tried the ETS mags in the G43, having had good exp with them in the G19 and G42. But my G43 and ETS didn't work well together AT ALL.

I use both Pearce and Vickers, run fine..

Glad this question is being reviewed again. I do like the feel of the G43 for my little hands, and the option to have a short grip.
Who has a lot of experience with the Pearce +1, particularly using JHP / your carry load? I have eight of my G43's with that setup and factory springs, had a couple FTF's in the first few magazines, and since well over 1000-2000 rounds between the eight with absolutely zero issues. But those have been primarily FMJ.
I do wonder if I should be putting 20-50 HST's through each magazine. IE, once your gun proves its reliability with a carry load, how thoroughly do you have to test each magazine? Reliability issues do, after all, primarily live with the magazine vs the gun.
Thanks for the discussion.
Scott

I have been using a +1 Taran tactical for a long time and it's been 100%.

I use a Taran +2, it was worth the price for what it added. It has been issue free and gives additional space for my grip.

Pearce +1 on twelve 43 mags. No issues after several thousand rounds.

I have nothing but good things to say about Suarez Internationals parts, including the aluminum +1 baseplates for my Glock 43. I can't believe how well the have held up. No gouges or nicks in the aluminum. Fit is 100% perfect. But with confidence.

TT +1 and +2s. 300 rounds HST and about 1000 ball. No failures.

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Originally posted by agony:
Pearce +1 on twelve 43 mags. No issues after several thousand rounds.

Thanks for this.
I'll bet that includes JHP?

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Originally posted by iron chef:
I remember reading some members here saying their extensions (I don't remember which manufacturer) spontaneously popped off their mags while shooting. Clearly that is something I want to avoid.

That was me...Glock 19 with Pearce, switched to Taran and won’t look back. I have Taran’s Extensions on my 43 as well, zero issues.

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Originally posted by ScotP7:

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Originally posted by agony:
Pearce +1 on twelve 43 mags. No issues after several thousand rounds.

Thanks for this.
I'll bet that includes JHP?

I have 8 mags, half with Pearce +1 / half with Vickers +2s. No issues with JHPs in either (Federal 124/147gr HSTs +P). Not a $hitpot of JHPs through them, but likely 100+ rounds plus some random leftover Speer 124 GDHP SB.

Only time my G43 has choked was with ETS mags. And it choked hard on them for some reason, I just chalked it up to tolerance stacking as ETS works fine in my G42/19/45s. Couldn’t send it to Glock because it worked fine with OEMs and ETS was only mildly helpful but oh well.