No, they’re as tough as a Glock

 

Nope

 

I had the same question.

 

It would make sense that they would be lighter duty, but I’ve heard nothing ever to that effect anywhere. And the upper of the 43X is basically a 43. So that’s been out a while…

 

Since we don't seem to have anyone who has shot 100k+ rds through those new guns, like they did on the G17, we're just guessing.

My guess is that the 43/43x/48 will be less durable than the G17, but will still last longer than most of us will shoot in a lifetime.

 

Wait until someone wears a G43/G43X/G48 barrel out which should take a very long time.

 

The G43/G43X/G48 barrel wall is 0.077-inch thick. In comparison, the M1911A1 barrel wall is 0.065-inch thick (16 percent less), and everybody knows how delicate and wear-prone the M1911A1 is.

Please...find something significant to worry about.

 

The G43/G43X/G48 barrel wall is 0.077-inch thick. In comparison, the M1911A1 barrel wall is 0.065-inch thick (16 percent less), and everybody knows how delicate and wear-prone the M1911A1 is.

Please...find something significant to worry about.

This isn't a good comparison. A 45 ACP is about 21Kpsi where the 9mm is about 35Kpsi.
But I don't think theres anything to worry about.

 

Nope not worried

 

I haven't had my G48 for that long, but I'd put it's quality/durability on par with any of my other Glocks.

 

No, not at all.
I have fired about 43K rounds (of which about 1K rounds are +Ps) through one of my G43s so far. I inspect the slide, barrel and frame when I clean it after each rage session. But I have not detected any crack or otherwise debilitating damage on them - just normal wear marks.

I know for a fact that those small Glocks are every bit as durable and reliable as their bigger cousins.

 

No, not at all.
I have fired about 43K rounds (of which about 1K rounds are +Ps) through one of my G43s so far. I inspect the slide, barrel and frame when I clean it after each rage session. But I have not detected any crack or otherwise debilitating damage on them - just normal wear marks.

I know for a fact that those small Glocks are every bit as durable and reliable as their bigger cousins.

You da man!

 

Barrel wall thickness should have no effect on wear. Either the barrel/chamber contains the pressure or it doesn't. Rifling should wear on par with any other Glock, if same manufacturing is used. Haven't heard of cracked slides.

 

I shoot the sh*t out of my 43 & 43X. I have ZERO concerns. These guns will serve my great, great, grandchildren well...


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If global warming, asteroids, and human effects (holocausts, genetic purges, pandemic denial, wars, dirty bombs etc.) don't kill off your genetic line beforehand. Perhaps "they", or "it" will look at the Glock and say: "my grandpa used to think about killing other humans with these things. Wow, what a world that he lived in, huh?".

 

How much ammo do you realistically shoot in a given year to realistically need to worry? 500 rounds a month is not going to do it.

The question really is: do you have enough ammo money to wear it out?

 

I wouldn't worry about the metal parts.

Sometimes the plastic doesn't hold up well. A large number of the G1 and early G2 guns have chips in the thin areas around the mag well, and Glock has kept two G2 frames I sent in for parts updates because they were deemed too fragile to return to me (WTF?!?)

So the metal might be around for the GG Grandkids, but the plastic might not.

 

While I don't have 43k rounds (like GlockyQ) through my G48, I do have between 13k and 14k rounds through it. Just normal wear and not one malfunction. However my two S15 mags have failed to lock-back infrequently. IMHO, it is a heck of a EDC, especially with fifteen rounds.

 

However my two S15 mags have failed to lock-back infrequently. IMHO, it is a heck of a EDC, especially with fifteen rounds.

Have you contacted Shield Arms to have them send you the +10% springs? May cure the lock-back issue.

 

I've got around 5K through my G-43X. Being that I'm a relative newcomer with It, I'm not worried. She is all completely Stock, and has never failed in any way. I carried it as Primary EDC for a good while and ran 50-100 rounds through her every week. I have gone back to carrying my
G-23 more, just because things may start getting bad before long. Never can tell lot of things missing at the Grocery stores.
A Kimberly Clark Plant has 18 Wheelers lined-up at the gate waiting to get in to load up with Toilet Paper. I heard they are Hiring Shotgun Guards. Lol

 

Yes. I have replaced the following parts 3 times (even though they kept working fine):

1. DPM recoil spring system that I have been using in lieu of the OEM RSA. The DPM system has proven itself to keep functioning reliably over 8K rounds.
2. Firing pin sleeve and cups.
3. Extractor.
4. Extractor plunger spring.
5. Firing pin safety and spring.
6. Slide lock and spring.
7. Slide stop spring.

I have also replaced the following parts twice:

1. Extra power mag springs that I use with Pearce+1.
2. OEM mag followers that I use with Pearce+1.

Finally I have replaced the following parts once:

1. Trigger Mechanism Housing.
2. Firing pin spring.
3. Magazine catch spring.

Other than the trigger spring inside the TMH that had actually broke but kept functioning (See, https://www.glocktalk.com/threads/keep-your-glock-parts-handy.1809392/), other parts have been replaced as part of regular maintenance much like “oil and filter change.”

 

These pistols are plenty durable. Don't believe the internet fake news for fools !

 

Yes. I have replaced the following parts 3 times (even though they kept working fine):

1. DPM recoil spring system that I have been using in lieu of the OEM RSA. The DPM system has proven itself to keep functioning reliably over 8K rounds.
2. Firing pin sleeve and cups.
3. Extractor.
4. Extractor plunger spring.
5. Firing pin safety and spring.
6. Slide lock and spring.
7. Slide stop spring.

I have also replaced the following parts twice:

1. Extra power mag springs that I use with Pearce+1.
2. OEM mag followers that I use with Pearce+1.

Finally I have replaced the following parts once:

1. Trigger Mechanism Housing.
2. Firing pin spring.
3. Magazine catch spring.

Other than the trigger spring inside the TMH that had actually broke but kept functioning (See, https://www.glocktalk.com/threads/keep-your-glock-parts-handy.1809392/), other parts have been replaced as part of regular maintenance much like “oil and filter change.”

Wow! Thanks for the report!

 

Have you contacted Shield Arms to have them send you the +10% springs? May cure the lock-back issue.

I have the 10% springs in both my mags. Still, now and then I will get a failure to lock-back (not a big deal). My G48 is very early silver slide. My "slide stop lever" says part # 47876. The most recent part number is 47877. I suspect this may be part of the problem. I'm trying to get the more recent part #47877 - no luck yet.

 

I have the 10% springs in both my mags. Still, now and then I will get a failure to lock-back (not a big deal). My G48 is very early silver slide. My "slide stop lever" says part # 47876. The most recent part number is 47877. I suspect this may be part of the problem. I'm trying to get the more recent part #47877 - no luck yet.

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47877
https://www.glockmeister.com/GLOCK-Slide-Stop-Lever-43X-48/productinfo/G47877/







CM
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I'm around a lot of people that use Glocks for a lot of different applications, carry, duty, competition, etc. From a G42 to G20 and so far I don't anyone that has worn out a Glock factory barrel, personally never seen a crack slide from use but seen a few post on the interwebs. 99.9% of us will not put significant wear on this pistols to cause concern. I been shooting Glocks for over 22 years and other than recoil springs and some miscellaneous parts have never replaced mayor components.

 

I tried that, but the order won't go through. Probably very busy. :dunno:
Try next week! :cheers:

Try this. They have them.

https://www.bigtexoutdoors.com/prod...roduct/glock-oem-slide-stop-release-lever-for-43x-48-sp47877-with-spring-47877/



CM
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Thank You very much! I'll post if this improves the slide-lock of my S15 mags. :cheers:

 

I could see the frame cracking near the locking block or rail inserts long before the barrel or slide fails.