Glock 19 vs Glock 43X.
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43x is slimmer and shorter. I'm a better shot with the 19. I've shot them for years and recently dabbled with the 48 43 and 43x. I like the feel of all of them, just struggle a tad with grouping. I'm sure more practice will help, it's still just nice knowing I can pick up any 19 and have a very nice grouping at 5-10yds.
They are both great guns. As Azgunlover69 said the 43x is slimmer and shorter. The 43x makes for a better concealed carry weapon and with the Shield Arms S15 magazines you can carry 15+1 without an extended magazine.
I'd say own one of each (not being sarcastic). I have the 43x MOS which has more light mounting options and optic options. I just have a light, no optic though.
I'd say own one of each (not being sarcastic). I have the 43x MOS which has more light mounting options and optic options. I just have a light, no optic though.
The 43x has no problem with round nose bullets. I have both Speer and Federal Premium JHPs. Neither will load without a double feed. That is why I am considering using a Glock 19 for Personal Protection. The 19 eats everything without any problems.
I no longer own any Glocks (gasp!), but used to own a G19 and a G48 (longer slide version of G43X but same frame).
For me, I shot them about the same. The 48 carried LIGHTYEARS better than the 19 for me. I could still carry a G19 just fine, but man those slim Glocks are amazing! Felt recoil was a tiny bit more just due to reduced weight, but I still shot my 48 fine (even used it for a USPSA match, with factory 10rnd mags, when the front sight on my 92G came off mid-stage).
Part of why I let it go, aside from my wrists not liking the grip angle as much as I got older, is that I didn’t view any of the 15rnd mag options as being reliable enough for carry. Everyone has to form their own opinion on that, and I didn’t necessarily feel undergunned with the factory 10rnd mags (the grip angle was the major factor in me parting with my Glocks). But that still played a role in my decision.
Great guns though, IMO. You can’t go wrong with either a 43X or a 48!
For me, I shot them about the same. The 48 carried LIGHTYEARS better than the 19 for me. I could still carry a G19 just fine, but man those slim Glocks are amazing! Felt recoil was a tiny bit more just due to reduced weight, but I still shot my 48 fine (even used it for a USPSA match, with factory 10rnd mags, when the front sight on my 92G came off mid-stage).
Part of why I let it go, aside from my wrists not liking the grip angle as much as I got older, is that I didn’t view any of the 15rnd mag options as being reliable enough for carry. Everyone has to form their own opinion on that, and I didn’t necessarily feel undergunned with the factory 10rnd mags (the grip angle was the major factor in me parting with my Glocks). But that still played a role in my decision.
Great guns though, IMO. You can’t go wrong with either a 43X or a 48!
Currently carry, compete, teach and take courses w a G43X. Running S15 mags, make sure you have the Shield mag release. No issues running any kind of ammo BUT, it might be a tad more sensitive to poor grip than full-size or compacts. If you're newer or have less-than-perfect form, the G19 is more forgiving.
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Have both and use for work and edc. I got a 43x so the triggers between the 19 and 43x would be the same, because I carried a Kahr P9 edc before that. I actually seem to shoot slight better with my 43x when I qual. But as everyone else said 43x is way easier to carry. I only carry the factory mags right not, but have one shield arms mag, and a few of the PSA 15 round mags for the 43x. The PSA mags have a polymer molding on the front so you don’t have to swap mag releases. I did have one FTL with one of the PSA mags, but they don’t have a whole lot of rounds on them so it could be a break in issue.
I have a 43x, 48 and a 19 all with optics. I carry them all but I would have to say my favorite for summer daily carry is the 43x. I would get one just for the rotation but then again I have issues with collecting pistols lmao.
Thanks for the information and opinions. I used the 43x in competition at C2. The triggers and holosuns are the same. What threw me off the most was the grip. I know it was built to be a single stack and 19 fits my hand like a glove. How do I adjust my grip and get used to to smaller grip?
Ain't that the truth!kenpoprofessor said:WhiteDragon said:
:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Well, there is no shortage of "instructors" on here, I mean a lot of them think they know everything
Have a great, gun carryin', Kenpo day
Clyde
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