The Glock 43X History, Fun Facts, and More

Released in July of 2019, the Glock 43X became one of the most sought after 9mm Luger (semi automatic) pistols in the USA for concealed carry due to its compact frame, 10 round capacity compared to the 6 of the Glock 43, and being easier to grip than the 43 due to the longer length of the handle. 

Being part of the Gen 5 series, the Glock 43X has an ambidextrous slide, a flared mag-well for easy reloading, and no finger grooves on the handle.  Not to mention a lighter feeling recoil due to the handle being easier to grip.  This makes it an easier to use and by more people helping it become popular almost overnight.

Glock 43X may be a snub nose with a barrel under 3.5 inches, but it is also highly accurate with an effective range at 25 yards as it has the marksman barrel design.  The shorter length with a slim frame makes it easy to hide in a holster almost anywhere on your body.  

The Glock 43X also rose to fame with the customizations, especially the art decals including 80’s and 90’s retro patterns, a famous jewelry store’s teal and silver coloring, and of course camo and military themes.  Price wise, it is affordable ranging between $400 for refurbished to $600 brand new. 

It may not have the 55’ range of the Glock 19, but who needs that when it is for self defense and when you can rebound more quickly when seconds matter.

Before you buy: The Glock 43X is not legal everywhere, so check with your local government before you buy.  There has been legislation in states like California where it may be currently banned as there is no microstamper on the firing pin to identify the gun owner.  

Now that you know why the Glock 43X became popular immediately after it hit the market, lets jump into the specs, how to determine if it is the right concealed carry firearm for you, and how it compares to similar pistols.

Glock 43X Specifications and Comparisons

 

Glock 43X

Glock 43

Glock 19

Barrel length

3.41”

3.41”

4.02”

Height

5.04”

4.25”

5.04”

Capacity

10

6

15 – 33

Weight (full magazine)

23.07oz

20.64oz

30.16oz (standard 15 cartridge magazine)

Caliber

9x19mm

9x19mm

9x19mm

Recoil (1 low 10 high)

5

6.5

4

Cost new (avg)

$450

$450

$500

Effective range

25 yards

25 yards

50 yards

What the Glock 43X is Good For

The Glock 43X is a perfect handgun for concealed carry and personal defense as it is under 3.5” in length, has a slender frame, and the light recoil that allows you to restabilize if you need to get another shot off.  Unlike the 43 which has a capacity of 6, the Glock 43X has a 10 cartridge magazine giving you more flexibility for a miss in a threat situation. 

The recoil on both the Glock 43 and 43X are similar, but the additional length of the grip makes it more easy to control which is why the Glock 43X feels like the recoil is lighter.  When seconds matter, keeping control of your firearm is vital and so are the extra rounds.  

Another reason we recommend Glock 43X for personal defense is for threat situations where hand-to-hand combat is unavoidable.  The additional length of the grip may give you a stronger hold with more control so you can maintain possession of the firearm and use it to ward off the threat.

These are the reasons why we recommend Glock 43X over the Glock 43 when it comes to concealed carry.  You’ll get plenty of distance as the effective range is 25 yards, and you have more control and more ammunition than other 9mm’s in a threat situation.

It may not be as famous as the Glock 19 which you’ll see in movies, TV, and music videos, but fame doesn’t mean function.  When you or the ones you love are in danger, you’re going to want a firearm that can protect, and the Glock 43X is a great option.

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