Is my G43 worth keeping?

[Cypher]

My bad. I've been hearing that the 19X only takes 19X magazine because of the baseplate.

Doesn't the ban exemption only apply to weapons used for duty. For example I couldn't buy a 17 round magazine based on being in the Army (I'm not anymore)

[Jaywalker]

I sold my G19 Gen4 after I bought my G43. It's what I carry in my right pocket and a spare magazine in the left. After a Kahr magazine self-ejected on me I always carry a spare.

[HopetonBrown]

Yep. My 19 is actually my least favorite Glock, and my 43 my most favorite. I shoot them equally well.

Can you give an example of what shooting you do equally well?

I shot a 43 over the weekend with a TTI extension but still I found it generally difficult to shoot as well as the other 9mn Glocks.

[Bigghoss]

Doesn't the ban exemption only apply to weapons used for duty. For example I couldn't buy a 17 round magazine based on being in the Army (I'm not anymore)

Nope. Basically, if you carry a gun for a government agency (including being in the military I believe) you can buy >15 round mags for anything. I also forgot to mention that some gun shops just mod the mags to only take 15 rounds. A friend of mine bought a S&W SD9 and the gun store pinned the mags or something so they could only hold 15 rounds.

[Cypher]

Nope. Basically, if you carry a gun for a government agency (including being in the military I believe) you can buy >15 round mags for anything. I also forgot to mention that some gun shops just mod the mags to only take 15 rounds. A friend of mine bought a S&W SD9 and the gun store pinned the mags or something so they could only hold 15 rounds.

I know of a couple shops in Colorado Springs that will flat out sell you a 17 round magazine. I don't agree with the law at all but I'm not willing to risk a criminal record even for a misdemeanor for two rounds

[Bigghoss]

I know of a couple shops in Colorado Springs that will flat out sell you a 17 round magazine. I don't agree with the law at all but I'm not willing to risk a criminal record even for a misdemeanor for two rounds

Yeah, I wouldn't either. I'm exempt though, thankfully.

[LSP552]

Me and the G43 don’t get along. I traded out of mine after 2 range trips. Only you will know for sure, but you couldn’t give me a 43 today. There are other options in the small NPE 9mm flavor.

[VT1032]

I personally hate the 43, but carry one almost daily. Its just small enough to fill the deep concealment niche for me while still shooting a "real" bullet. I much preferred the shield, but it was just a tad bigger and that size difference was just enough to make it too big for things like ankle and pocket carry. If I'm carrying a belt gun, it's a G19 or up.

[Bucky]

My G43 is my favorite Glock. It’s not one that I carry offen, because I, too, prefer a bigger grip and more rounds on tap. But those times where the bigger gun isn’t feasible, this fits the bill.

[seabiscuit]

Thanks gents. Hadn’t considered the CO law yet; I’ll be living near CO and traveling there a lot. I work for an exempted agency but I wouldn’t be on duty or in uniform in CO. In any case, I could just bring my 19 with its 15-round mags when I travel there.

I was thinking 19X over 17 because it will fit in my 19 holsters. And it’s more comfortable to AIWB a shorter barrel. It also comes with 3 mags, night sights, and a slightly extended slide release.

I really don’t anticipate being in any NPE. Probably the best use for the 43 would be for hiking/mountain biking due to its light weight. But again, not sure I’d trust myself to effectively hit a snake or cougar with it (practice practice practice), and six rounds doesn’t last long against a bad guy.

Edited to add: I have large hands; I’m a tall skinny guy. My long fingers may contribute to pulling those shots.


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