Should you buy the Glock 43x? My experience over 1000 rounds later 

I had a Glock 45 and traded it in for a 43x MOS. Sounds dumb but fr the 43x fits my stubby finger/fat palm hands much better and it's so concealable. 15 rounds in any clothing you can't beat it.

Totally agree. The same. I have been carrying a 26 for years. No more. It is my 43X from now on

Not sure yet 🤔

Yeah but it doesn’t shoot as well as a 19 or a 17.

@@jerbear57 y u leave the 26

Lucky, i gotta wait 3 more months for mine!!!!

I just got my desert tan 43x and I can honestly say I am not a big fan of Glocks but I really like this one and it is super accurate for it's small size

Waiting 13 months for my licence to be approved.. welcome to South Africa.

And then in the video or a future one I don’t remember. I explain how I transitioned all those parts to a polymer80 and returned it to its original parts aside from sights for reliability purposes

Other than tritium night sights bone stock GLOCKs don't need anything that doesn't come OEM. I own 30 GLOCK pistols covering most of their lineup dating back to my first Gen 2 G-19 9mm I bought new in 1993 and still have it with over 25k rounds through that one. None of them have had anything added other than Meprolight tritium night sights. Back when you could buy them with factory night sights (and I did often) you didn't even have to do that and they were ready to go straight out of the box.

I carried a 23 for awhile. I had got tired of the thickness. What are your thoughts on the 23 vs 43x in terms of carry comfort?

@@JoshThompson25 well the obvious is ones slim and light and ones heavy and thick

I agree. I hate all these people swooning over the shield arms mags. I hear way too many negative things, I would not trust them.

I also agree....a GLOCK G-43, G-42, SIG P-365....sure why not! All the "updated" models to these micro compacts don't make any sense at all. You would be better served just carrying your GLOCK G-19/G-23/G-32 or a G-30S, G-27, G-33.

@@Catgat37 I only buy and use factory OEM magazines in any of my firearms...GLOCKs included. The only exception to that rule is two. I only buy and use OKAY Industries USGI AR magazines in my ARs. They are a U.S. Government contractor...so no issues or worries. In my 1911 .45 ACP pistols I only buy and use Wilson Combat and Tripp Research magazines which are the best money can buy and run flawless.

Sounds like a nice setup with that holosun. Yeah I had a whole zaffiri precision build that I did. Wasn’t optic ready if it was I probably would have kept it. I had their ported barrel and slide. Apex trigger. Truglo sights.etc then I decided to make my 43x factory and swapped all that over to a p80 build.

That sounds like a good build also 👍🇺🇸

All the 43x needs is a good set of night sights and maybe the shield arms 15 round mags, putting 5k into a glock is a waste might as well just buy a nice kimber or something that provides the finer shooting experience.

It’s amazing! I’m going to the range tomorrow

Yeah that’s what I’m seeing a lot of people say about the s15

S15 on back order. I assume a couple month wait

@@n3wty can confirm. still have mine on back order. cant wait to get mine!

Bought a 43x today and 2 S15 mags with it

You carry your rifle with you to the grocery store?

Happened to me too i just ditched it... really pissed me off lol

I really hope shield arms releases 10 round mags for the 43. I went back to a 43 just strictly due to size. It’s handy and i know it will work

I paid about 850$ equivalent here! Would you sell one S15 mag across the ocean? 🙂

@@orhanabd1724 no sorry I woud not. I waited along time for them to be back in stock.

I have a ets mag I use for the range on my 43 and it’s never jammed or held the slide open so I’d say it’s a reliable back up mag and I heard the steel mag release messes up the regular Glock mags so that’s up to you

I would say go Glock 43x MOS or if you don’t mind something a bit thinner and lighter than a Glock 19, go with the Arex Delta M Gen 2. Maybe the Ruger Max 9 is also worth checking out. Those are all value choices.

I doubt they'll make one now that the MOS version came out. May be worth your while to get a MOS frame from GunBroker.com then turn around and sell you regular 43x frame. Seems like a hassle but that'll probably be your best bet. If recovery tactical had any sense, they'd start making kydex holsters to sell for their rail adapter

G-Code are amazing

Kornholeeoo I definitely want to get the 43x mos slide, but I’ll probably hold off since I’ve already got this one.

@@Pler1978 I added a threaded barrel with a small comp...it's as long as the 48 again. LOL. But it's as long as I'd ever want it. I wouldn't have put a threaded barrel on it with the original 48 slide. For some reason, to me, the length of the 43 (X) appeals to me. Even with the comp on it, making it as long as the 48, it still looks better to me for some reason. It shot just fine with the 48 barrel though. So my daughter got my 43, my son got my original 43X, I got the 48, then turned it into a 43X. Don't get me started on the Sig P365 and 365XL! LOL.

Kornholeeoo hows that Romero Zero working for you? I debating on placing my for order for my g43X MOS

@@alfredortiz1151 I love it. I had no problem getting it zeroed in and it’s my daily carry. Hoping to get to shoot some today.

Jimmy Russo a link to what?

Steven I really want to get ahold of a p365 to carry. So much more comfortable with how small it is.

P938 is a fun smaller pistol. Hellcat to me has more "snap" G43X is my carry. Have all 3. Glock fits my hand and feels like a 6th finger

@@Saanonymous80 Is The G43x a double stack?..do you own a p938

Did you swap out the mag release for the shield arms mags?

@@DuffMan-c5z yeah I swapped out the release

I have mixed results with the ets. It’s like it has to brake in, but I don’t think mine has any issue locking back

@@ShotswithCola thanks

I love my truglo tfo Tritium and Fiber-Optic sights

They stepped up their game w/ their G line. Especially the 3 gen

Get both friends 😃 I carry the 43x and have two G2C's and keep 1 in each of the 2 vehicles I drive.

Jimmy Russo heck yeah man. I felt the g3 was easier then the g2. Noah won but you already know that cause I saw your comment. No worries though I’ll be doing more giveaways

@Bishop Henderson OR? HOW ABOUT JUST USING YOUR GLOCK STOCK OUT OF THE BOX??? BECAUSE GLOCK ALREADY MAKES SURE YOU HAVE THE BEST HANDGUN IN THE WORLD! BEST PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY!

@Bishop Henderson You can disagree all you like. BUT THE FACTS ( not my opinion or preference ) BUT THE FACTS! THE TRUTH! THE STUDIES AND REPORTS SHOW AND PROVE! GLOCK HANDGUNS ARE THEEE BEST HANDGUNS IN PRODUCTION FOR OVER ALL PERFORMANCE, RELIABILITY, DEPENDABILITY AND CONSISTENCY FOR THE PAST 40 + YRS NOW! NO OTHER HANDGUN MANUFACTURER HAS THOSE STATS! PLEASE! DO YOUR RESEARCH! GLOCKS USE ALL THE NECESSARY PARTS TO BE THE BEST HANDGUN IN THE WORLD! SO IF YOU DONT LIKE THE TRIGGER? THE SIGHTS? OR THE GRIP? OR ANYTHING ELSE ABOUT THE GLOCKS? THEN DONT USE THEM! BUT THAT WONT CHANGE THE FACTS!!! AND THE FACTS ARE! RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX! GLOCK HANDGUNS WILL WORK FOR YOU, IN ANY CLIMATE, ANY SITUATION, AND WILL HELP YOU STAY ALIVE! TIME AND TIME AND TIME AND TIME AND TIME AGAIN!! IF YOU KNOW HOW TO SHOOT?!!!!! THIS IS WHY THEY ARE THE BEST! THEIR "CHEAP" SIGHTS ARE FINE! THEY WORK AND THEY TAKE SOME WEIGHT OFF THE MUZZLE, WHICH HELPS IN THE CONTROL AND ACCURACY OF THE GUN! ( OUNCES COUNT! ) AND YES! THERE ARE MANY RU-vid VIDEOS WITH THE 10,000 ROUND GLOCK TESTS! ( DO YOUR RESEARCH! ) And thats 5,000 More rounds than your "canik"!!!!! Actually, 1911s ARE NOT THE BEST GUNS IN THE WORLD! WITH ONLY 7+1 rounds of 45 acp.. Compared to a 15 + 1 10mm glock? there is no comparison! Glock is best! Even the 9mm glocks? 17 + 1 and 19+1 rounds! The Glock 45 is incredible! even at 9mm the handling, feel, comfort, balance, stability, control and accuracy!!! UNMATACHED BY ANY OTHER HANDGUN IN 9mm! ( again, do your research ) JS! : ) You dont have to like glock! But you cannot deny the truth or the facts! I suggest you pull out one of your glocks and keep on you for back up! For WHEN YOU WILL NEED IT!

Stock Glock sights are not good. Yes, if you had to use them for defensive purposes....they should work. However, they are polymer. If one arm was out of commission and you had to rack the slide off an object, rear sight post might break.

What you mean by slingshot.

@@ShotswithCola When you reload, you grab the slide like you’re shooting a slingshot. A better method is to place the place the hand on top of the near part of the slide (thump pointing towards yourself) and pinch between the palm and your four fingers (as opposed to your fingers and your thumb). This requires fewer fine motor skills which is very important in high pressure scenarios and makes it easier to reload when the firearm is close to your body. I just had to break this habit myself. Hope all is well!

@@oregondork I do that when I try to reload quickly. I’m not sure if I put that footage in this video. I practice various different ways, but if I’m trying to be quick I put my thumb on the left side of the slide with my index etc on the right side of the slide. I have been trying to transition to always reloading that way but bad habits are hard to kick.

MOS is cut to accept a red dot.

Marcus Russo I’ve had no issues with the hyve extended mag release, backplate or plus 2 baseplate. The base plate looks cool but I’d recommend if your looking for more capacity just getting the shield arms s15 magazine

Got to get to Academy about an hour before they open out here to be able to get any anmo.

Go with the G43X!

Buy a 43 and a 48.....then you get a 43x for free !)

@@kerrmoney It gives you options but you won't have 3 guns! 🙂

Aniruj Arbharasiri the slide pre milled is definitely a plus. Only downside is the rail doesn’t support many lights do to its width

Pat 8473 The custom Kydex holster made by Springs Road I just made a video about the holsters that I use

That's the decision I've been struggling to make. 365xl or 43x haha.

@@justinlopez4024 I know it’s personal choice but I have thoroughly enjoyed my XL..it’s the perfect size edc gun IMO

@@RepentorPerish77 How's the concealability? I like how thin it is compared the 43x, plus extra mag capacity.

@@justinlopez4024 I conceal it just with a tee shirt. The 43X will be harder to conceal b/c the grip is longer

No it was in stock when I ordered it

@@ShotswithCola damn well I hope it doesn’t take too long for them to come in

YTSikk I paid four hundred and fifty, but that was at the beginning of corona virus. When they are in stock at places though the prices seem to be the same.

To much

Jimmy Russo I’ve got some in the description of this video

@@ShotswithCola nice

I own both the 43x and 48. Both of them I carry at different times. I shoot the 48 better than I do the 43x. I carry the 43x about 60% of the time. Take your time and get what you want. Good luck.

@@Spartisman I'm in this predicament now. Can't decide between the 48 or 43x.

@@robsteer5634 After having both for awhile I would get 43x. Then I would get 48 if I could. I carry 43x now about 85% of the time. 48 is on bedside table every night. Both are setup the same with red dot and light. Good luck. Hope this helps.

@@Spartisman It does, thanks a ton!

@@robsteer5634 Only other thing I would make say is i got a 43x MOS version so i could add a light or red dot later if you want to. I made that mistake and had to sell my 43x and buy a mos version. You also can find 43x mos online for 499, saw one this week for that.