Glock 43 First Fire Report
Got my Glock 43 yesterday (on my birthday no less). Cleaned it up and headed to my FIL's acreage for the first fire. First off, I will say, this gun had a test fire date of 5/7/2015 and the magazines were catching (known problem) which could be recreated 100% of the time when inserted at the known angle. And this just wasn't a catch, but a hard stop. Debated on calling Glock today to obtain the replacement magazine release, but decided to just file down the sharp edge on the magazine release ever so slightly (as indicated in other threads), which solved the problem.
Anyhow, on to the shooting. Put 100 rounds of WWB through it, 50 rounds of Remington UMC, and 5 rounds of Hornady Critical Defense. Had 2 fail-to-fire rounds from the WWB. Waited 30 seconds for each one, dropped the mag, ejected the cartridge and tried again. Still no bang from each one. I'm saying this was the ammo and not the gun since both rounds were from the same box.
Overall, the gun feels well in my hand. Just a slight bite on the trigger finger at first, until I got used to it. Definitely like the extended finger magazine versus the shorter flat base. It's a keeper. Shoots better than I do. I tend to pull my shots low and left, which I'm 100% positive is my inexperience and not the gun, since I consistently shoot that way.
I debated on getting the 42 or 43 (asked in a previous thread). I'm happy with the 43, and feel it was a good choice. Now just need to keep practicing!
Anyhow, on to the shooting. Put 100 rounds of WWB through it, 50 rounds of Remington UMC, and 5 rounds of Hornady Critical Defense. Had 2 fail-to-fire rounds from the WWB. Waited 30 seconds for each one, dropped the mag, ejected the cartridge and tried again. Still no bang from each one. I'm saying this was the ammo and not the gun since both rounds were from the same box.
Overall, the gun feels well in my hand. Just a slight bite on the trigger finger at first, until I got used to it. Definitely like the extended finger magazine versus the shorter flat base. It's a keeper. Shoots better than I do. I tend to pull my shots low and left, which I'm 100% positive is my inexperience and not the gun, since I consistently shoot that way.
I debated on getting the 42 or 43 (asked in a previous thread). I'm happy with the 43, and feel it was a good choice. Now just need to keep practicing!
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Congrats and enjoy.
I just picked up mine about 3 hours ago and can't wait to try it. I am going to let my son shoot it first though.
I just picked up mine about 3 hours ago and can't wait to try it. I am going to let my son shoot it first though.
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We are fortunate to have two G 43s priced 1st at $549,2nd at $ 459,Both feed and shoot WWB reliably, maybe slight wrist limp ? I added Hougue Jr slip-on grips which make for a now perfect grip for me. Congrats . JMO/MDT
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Shot 100 rounds of wwb with no issues. 115 grain.
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Reports from G43 buyers/users continue to be encouraging. We took delivery on ours Saturday last, and hope to get out this weekend to test drive it.
As an aside, MARINE DIVISION TWO: the first photo in your post is a beautiful Glock, but in appearance unlike any G43 we have seen to date. Perhaps it is the ultra rare "G19 variation?" The second photo resembles our G43 all right enough.
We trudge on.
As an aside, MARINE DIVISION TWO: the first photo in your post is a beautiful Glock, but in appearance unlike any G43 we have seen to date. Perhaps it is the ultra rare "G19 variation?" The second photo resembles our G43 all right enough.
We trudge on.
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Happy birthday, and congrats on the new G43!
I finally acquired a bunch of extra mags for mine, so I'll be breaking it in a little more before I start carrying. It is a great little shooter, and I will be happy to shoot more than the 281 I did with just the two mags from the factory.
I finally acquired a bunch of extra mags for mine, so I'll be breaking it in a little more before I start carrying. It is a great little shooter, and I will be happy to shoot more than the 281 I did with just the two mags from the factory.
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Congrats! You made a good choice. I like the 42, it's a sweet shooter, but prefer the 43. Enjoy!!
Up to 237 rounds of a variety of ammo - no issues. I did file the edge off the bottom of the mag release - and thanks to whoever's post it was where I saw that fix. I had just been getting in the habit of pressing the mag release when inserting mags. I have a Colt 1911 on which I have to do that also. Anyway, my G43 shoots left with some ammo, right on with other loads. It's just a little off with the Gold Dots I'll be carrying in it - not enough to bother drifting the sights. Elevation is right on. I think Glock might have gotten it right the first time on this one.
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Im about to sand my mag release soon. I originally posted that i couldn't get mine to duplicate the problem. I was wrong. At just the right angle my mag hangs up on the catch. Atleast its an easy self fix.
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Happy Birthday!!!!
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Maybe I can find time to shoot mine today for the first time, who knows..................
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