I like the authenticity of your video. You are just a regular guy talking about what you like about your gun. I don’t agree with everything you’ve said but I really appreciate your “down to earth” advice. In the end, different gear works better for different people, but you gave me a different insight to consider and you are good at explaining why you set your gun up the way you did. God bless and I look forward to more videos.
This is a beautiful build. I definitely would not call this a cheap build per say, but something attainable for the average joe like us. It's easy to get caught up in the gun community and think you need a $1500 pistol a $500 light and a $700 optic, but you don't.
I rented a 43x a while back and wound up buying a 48 mos. The extra barrel length definitely helps with concealment for me, shorter 3 to 3.4” barrels tend to tip out when carrying appendix unless I run a foam wedge on my holster. They’re pretty nice guns with either slide length.
Yeah! I believe you’re referring to what’s called the Keel Principle! I have a buddy that runs a G47 MOS & G48 for this exact reason! I’ve also seen someone put an Aimpoint Acro on a G48 with a compensator haha. It’s a crazy world and I support it! I agree though nice guns overall!
@@Meaty556 Exactly. I make custom holsters and even suggest 48 holsters as an alternative for customers who have the same issues with the 43x. The keel principle, in my experience with designing kydex holsters, is absolutely true. Both from a comfort and function standpoint.
Love that the intro mentions how crazy 200 views on the last video were and I'm looking at this one at 55,000 haha. Congrats, man. Hope you keep it up.
A lot of people have issues shooting a smaller, thinner gun at first. Some over grip the gun, because it’s thinner, they get more hand than they need wrapped around and not keeping proper placement/grip as they would on a full size. Another one may have sympathetic finger movement, i.e. you move you trigger finger but your middle and maybe ring and pinky also move cause the gun to go down/left (right hand) down/right (left handers). Put your hand flat and “pull an imaginary trigger” does more than one finger move. Practice moving only your trigger finger with and without your gun. See how things move. Can be fixed without spending money on rounds or training. Of course time with weapon and thinking about your time at the range and not just “mag dumping”. If you can shoot a small gun, you can shoot a bigger gun. If you shoot a big gun you may not shoot a small gun well. Practice with what you carry. Throw some carry rounds in your range day every once in awhile. They feel and shoot differently. EDIT: Also Glock isn’t the only company to have a Blue Label program. Switch and Wesson has a pretty good one. Usually throw in free hand cuffs or a knife every know and then. Other companies have them too, just look into it if you are a first responder/military. Deals to be had.
I’m glad to see the light you have on her, everyone wants this flush fit light when you have this perfect stand off point being a light that will help keeps the weapon in battery
Great video! I built my 43X exactly like yours but went with the 3.5 RMRcc and Ameriglo's GL-527 iron sites with tritium. Badass setup! Thanks for the advice on Forward Controls, they are 100% legit!
Nice video, man. Glock 43x is probably my favorite gun right now. Size and capacity are great as is. Shield mags give you a few more rounds, but I agree with you. If more than 10 rounds are needed, then something is really wrong.
Yet there are incidents with individuals needing more than 10rds. There's actually a dude who lost his eye, and needed 14rds in order to win the fight.
Dont know why people recommend shield mags. They are crap. Just give it time and you'll realize it like everyone else. They just dont last. I'll never understand why someone would buy a glock for the track record then buy these mags and all the other aftermarket crap.
Great video & ty for the simple info , I am so close to getting the 43x because it just feels AMAZING in my hand & that is SUPER important for me ! I love when people just talk & explain things like a NORMAL person - MUCH apricated .
Just earned yourself a sub and a like my brother, I started from a Taurus g3 base model to a palmetto state armory dagger full size and now wanting to get a 43x MOS. You’ve made me 100% comfortable with wanting to purchase this firearm!
Hey brother. You said you’re an advocate of having it and not needing it over not having it and needing it, but that doesn’t apply to your round count? I have a 43x and I carry a spare mag, you never know what you might find yourself in. I almost don’t even feel like that’s enough. Keep up the videos!
Thanks for your video man. I dig it. I just got the 43x mos yesterday and already ordered some add ons. Stream light, talon wrap, bla bla etc. I’ve got the rmr on my g45 and love it. It made me realize that I really like a dot on a carry gun. So I wanted to find right dot set up for this 43. Thanks brother for giving good insight.
I have a similar story with the exact same gun. Wasn’t hitting anything and was about to sell it, guy told me to Keep it because he felt he would be cheating me. I felt I wouldn’t shoot it over my other guns but wanted to conceal it. Got it to where I wanted with some big dot dxt2 sites and handle it edge grips and called it a day for my self defense gun. Started putting rounds through it and man am I glad I kept it. I also have a stigma which is why I went with the orange big dot almost like an analog red dot for self defense within 15 yards lol. Awesome video and I agree on a lot of the points you talked about on its conceal ability and shoot ability after getting it to a point and just putting rounds through it. Been consistently carrying it and training with it and couldn’t be happier now.
I’m glad you kept it too! They’re slick guns for sure. I’ve also heard that green dots are good with astigmatisms (I put one on my 300 blk). Thanks for reaching out and sharing!! Safe shooting!
Hey man fellow gun tuber! I did sell my 43X and I sold it because everything I’ve done to that gun was not worth it to keep good grouping. The base guns was $500 flat MOS. I did Shield arms upgrade, mag flare, trigger disconnect all in all I was about in $1100 gun and accessories. When I sold it I got exactly what I paid for everything and bought a Norsso Glock 26 slide and a P80 lower I’m currently running Holosun EPS TLR7 with a custom holster and it’s the same weight as the G43X but I can take mags from a 17,19 and 33 rounders with no mods and I carry one flush fit and 2 plus two baseplate on my other mags if I could do it all over again I’d do the P80 build it’s very reliable and it’s functioned through 500 rounds 124 and 115 no issues and I’m only about $600 into the build with the light and sight and mag extensions and I shoot great groupings.
That’s an awesome alternative for sure. I like the 26 a lot. Especially with a longer mag in it. Definitely a viable alternative if you don’t like the 43x and slim line models. Glad you’re happy with it!
@@Meaty556 it’s not necessarily because it a slim-line because I have a 43 and I shoot that way better. I think it’s honestly the smaller barrel and grip angle that make it so snappy. Thanks for the reply ❤️ all love here keep doing what you’re doing!
Def can relate to the budget. Most of these guns and accessories people buy are overpriced for the name and hype. I got my 43x MOS at a good deal, military discount on optic saved me $67 and I got a light for $120. All still under $1k which was my goal.
I don’t know how to say this without it sounding slightly insulting, but it is actually a huge compliment to your character. Based on appearances, you and I would not think to be friends, but hearing you speak, I see a humble man of honor and I think we’d be great friends. I wish you the best of luck on youtube, and in your career. You deserve to be making over six figures.
Loving your vids and thank you for your service. I am a big glock fan and also use the Streamlight weapon light. My 43x and 48 are a lot easier to shoot with talon grips or handleit grips, if you ever want to try them there like 20 bucks but make a world of difference in the feel.
I just might have to give those a try. I see a lot of people do a little goon tape and say that helps. One guy a work puts a piece of bicycle inner tube around his Sig grip and I must say it definitely gives you more grip. Food for thought I guess!
Great video! I see value in your down to earth approach, agree 100%. I too had a G43X, got rid of it and later on bought two (wife and I) after appreciating it 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️. Thank you and be safe.
I did the exact same thing. Had one, sold it, later bought two for my wife and I and haven’t looked back. Night sights on hers, dot and light on mine, tenicor holsters.
Love your review and candidness on this review. I’m fan of this gun and it’s part of my edc rotation, especially in warmer summer months! Thanks for content!
good stuff, i am surprised you didn't reference the grip, that was my biggest problem w/this gun when i got it, it would just slide out of my hand and constant need to readjust after each shot. Ended up putting talon grip and it helped a lot. I went a different route w/the sight because i didn't want that extra plate mount, I already had a shield RMS2 that i got for a steal already, and it fits perfectly on the 43X. when you said do it right, that was exactly why i wanted to ensure the G43x and RMS2 worked together perfectly.
The rms2 definitely looks awesome on these. I hope it treats you well! And the grip didn’t bother me too much. It’s definitely much more narrow but I didn’t mind it!
Looks great man. I’ve been shooting Glocks for at least 15 years, the key with everything is just the trigger pull. Also, the 3 dots really help compared to the stock ones. Also, it’s worth getting the 2 plus extension. If you do one in the tube it’s 13 😊. I got the threaded barrel as well, with the a very small comp and it’s great lol.
@@Meaty556 no disrespect,but those of us who are armed professionals and have seen the worst,know that thinking like this will get you killed.If you say you’ll never need more than 10 rounds-then your thinking isn’t based in reality but more in what you wish for.
The training I had recommend you always rack the slide all the way back to release a slide so you get the full force of the spring loading and engaging the gun, whatever pistol it may be to ensure it chambers properly. Using the slide release only may work most of the time on most guns but there is a chance it may not on a different gun. So that’s why some people rack the slide to load every time. I didn’t realize it wasn’t the manly thing to do but that is the reasoning.
Awesome video! I’ve said the same about the number of rounds for years. I know where I live esp, if you’re throwing more than 10 rounds down range, there better be multiple people or some sort of active shooter situation or I’m going to prison. Most self defense situations only 2 to 3 rounds are used…more than that turns into a whole new territory and could end with you being charged yourself
@@Meaty556 as far as I am concerned, there is no “tap and rack”! I’m likely the only good guy with a gun and am not going to take precious seconds to figure out which technique will clear my malfunction. It’s getting a new mag.
Hey man - awesome gun and channel! I have pretty much the same build and wondering if you have any issues with the optic coming lose after shooting? I have a holoson 507k and it starts to come loose after like 2 mags worth of ammo and then i have to tighten it down again.
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They definitely need an upgrade in the texture department. Not sure why they didn't use the normal texture...it's not as if Glock is known for having aggressive texture. Personally I enjoy the P365 platform. My setup will hit A zone steel at 50 yards, and anything inside that is easy pickings. As for the sidecar, you carry a spare mag because for reasons other than what you are thinking. I habe discussed having a backup mag with some local trainers, and they never say anything about "needing more ammo".
I have this exact build, except I have suppressor sights and S15 mag and release. The only problem I have is the grip is too small for my hands. I added a Hogue grip, but still have the same issue. It would be nice if they made this gun with optional back straps.
@@Meaty556 Not "meaty", but large palm and long fingers. The trigger ends up being more on the first joint past my knuckle, instead of being on the first joint by my nail. It makes it awkward feeling. The problem is I don't really want to make it any thicker width wise, then it defeats the purpose. i just need it to push my hand back further. Its ok for my G42 because it shoots so light. I use the largest back strap on my other Glocks, so that gives you an idea of what I need. Its funny, I can shoot my G29 with spicy loads way better than the 43X, but carrying the G29 is ridiculous. I guess its the price I will have to pay for carry comfort.
I just switched my carry gun to Shield Plus 13+1 better than my glock 43 and my Glock 48mos. Mind you the G43 and G48 can mix and match the slide and frame to make a 43x and 43L.
@meaty556 I may have missed it and, if so, I didn’t want to rewatch the whole video to be factual; however, did you have any reason not wanting to have it milled for that optic? Not sure if it was due to cost or being hesitant on structural integrity of the firearm, but I was curious if you contemplated it. I saw someone who ran identical optic on 43x MOS and loved it after it was milled because it was super snug and allowed co-witness with upgraded irons. Thanks.
So, I’m not completely sure if you can mill an MOS slide due to less metal being there, not sure so I’d have to look into that. Nevertheless to answer your question I chose to go with a plate because I consider red dots a lot like iPhones. If and when a better one comes out I don’t want to be married to a specific footprint (maybe it’s commitment issues) lol
I like the video but I disagree with how many rounds you need or don’t need. One of the points of carrying is for the unexpected. You don’t know if you’ll need 10,15 or 20 rounds. Also, if you need to discharge your CCW something already went horribly wrong.
Great video brotha. I’m curious what your thought process and reasoning is for only carrying one mag. I think it’s a bad idea to only carry one mag. Limiting yourself to 11 rounds is crazy. What if you have a double feed? Just surprised you would suggest only needing one mag. Are you 82nd?
I carry one mag in the pistol. I’m not saying it’s right or wrong just my opinion. I think if you can’t clear a malfunction with immediate action, Aka tap rack, you’re going to be in trouble regardless of how many mags your carrying. Now having to go to complete remedial action and putting in a fresh mag if you’re prepared for actual combat, completely different. Not just carrying in a self defense situation. Like I said. Just my opinion. And no sir not 82nd.
What Do U Do, When U Have More Than 1 Shooter (2/3) & U ONLY Have 1 Mag ??? Better Safe, Than Sorry I Say... Also, U Did A Good Job On Getting The TLR-7 Light, But I Think Iam Getting A Holosun SCS Dot For Mine...
