I am seeking a magazine extension for my Glock 43. I have Googled the subject and have found several out there. Does anyone have experience with any of them and would recommend them? Thank you.
Magazine extensions for Glock 43
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My personal favorite, and it's been tested and vetted by several of us, is what I'm using now. If I'm not running the OEM 6+1 pinky extension mags, I'm running my personal build.
Pearce +1 and Magguts +1 Z-Spring. That combined, gives a reliable 8+1 capacity option. I have 4 of those mags, and a few OEMs. My Pearce/Magguts combo is also no larger than the OEM pinky extension, and Pearce does their polymer so perfectly, it really looks OEM.
Others are also running Magguts +2 with great results. I am the aberration, there, as my Magguts +2 did not work very well. Again, I've heard mostly very positive feedback on MG +2.
The options I just mentioned can be pricey, costing around $35 per magazine, shipped, after the cost of the magazine itself which is typically $25-30 each. However, if you're really into your 43, it's money well spent. The 43 will never be a 10+1 gun with magazines this size, and we've done a lot of testing and evaluation to get it to a reliable 8+1.
@GlockyQ Is the resident expert on the Glock 43 and everything that can be done to enhance it, while retaining very solid reliability. You really can't push the 43's OEM magazine body past 8 rounds, with the very slightly tapered case of the 9mm, and not start having really serious nose dive/down reliability problems. A whole new magazine would be required, and the 43 simply never will be able to do that.
Several others of us, have run Ghost +1s, which are cheaper and they work well. They come with their own enhanced power spring, and a nice looking extension, albeit a little larger for only +1. Additionally, Pearce +1 can be run just by itself with all OEM parts (does not come with a spring-uses OEM spring), and give you a solid +1 as well, and those are like $8 on MidwayUSA.
The benefit of using these options, is it allows you to retain the most critical component of the magazine, the mag tube/body. That keeps the feed lip geometry the way Glock figured it out after a revision or two, and you keep the OEM mag release and that mag catch on that mag body/tube.
There are other options, but we here at the Glock 43 FanBoy Club have invested a considerable amount of time and ammunition in testing these aforementioned options. We're not big fans of the Shield Arms mags, as they're even more expensive than anything I've mentioned doing to your OEM mags, and you also have to replace the mag catch, which negates being able to use your OEM mags, also.
Hope this helps
Pearce +1 and Magguts +1 Z-Spring. That combined, gives a reliable 8+1 capacity option. I have 4 of those mags, and a few OEMs. My Pearce/Magguts combo is also no larger than the OEM pinky extension, and Pearce does their polymer so perfectly, it really looks OEM.
Others are also running Magguts +2 with great results. I am the aberration, there, as my Magguts +2 did not work very well. Again, I've heard mostly very positive feedback on MG +2.
The options I just mentioned can be pricey, costing around $35 per magazine, shipped, after the cost of the magazine itself which is typically $25-30 each. However, if you're really into your 43, it's money well spent. The 43 will never be a 10+1 gun with magazines this size, and we've done a lot of testing and evaluation to get it to a reliable 8+1.
@GlockyQ Is the resident expert on the Glock 43 and everything that can be done to enhance it, while retaining very solid reliability. You really can't push the 43's OEM magazine body past 8 rounds, with the very slightly tapered case of the 9mm, and not start having really serious nose dive/down reliability problems. A whole new magazine would be required, and the 43 simply never will be able to do that.
Several others of us, have run Ghost +1s, which are cheaper and they work well. They come with their own enhanced power spring, and a nice looking extension, albeit a little larger for only +1. Additionally, Pearce +1 can be run just by itself with all OEM parts (does not come with a spring-uses OEM spring), and give you a solid +1 as well, and those are like $8 on MidwayUSA.
The benefit of using these options, is it allows you to retain the most critical component of the magazine, the mag tube/body. That keeps the feed lip geometry the way Glock figured it out after a revision or two, and you keep the OEM mag release and that mag catch on that mag body/tube.
There are other options, but we here at the Glock 43 FanBoy Club have invested a considerable amount of time and ammunition in testing these aforementioned options. We're not big fans of the Shield Arms mags, as they're even more expensive than anything I've mentioned doing to your OEM mags, and you also have to replace the mag catch, which negates being able to use your OEM mags, also.
Hope this helps
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Are you looking to increase capacity or just shootability? I have used Taran, Vickers, Hyve, and Pearce. My favorite has been the Pearce +1. It keeps the gun small and in the original foot print. It also looks fairly OEM. I've had no complaints in reliability with them either. As far as Hyve and Taran, the Taran worked better, but I didn't like the aluminum as there was no give.
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I forgot to mention my experience with Vickers +2, which was also good. However, I don't recommend it anymore, simply due to the fact that it makes the gun's grip longer than a 43X/48, for less ammo. Still, for its price, not a bad option if you're ok with that.
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My favorite for price, comfort and reliability is the Vickers +2. It makes your original G43 feel like a G43x grip.
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Same here.
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As I stated in my response to your G42 thread, for your hand size (from the photos), you would probably like a mag extension that also serves as a "pinky rest". For you, I would recommend either Pearce+1 or Ghost+1, though if you go with Pearce+1, which does NOT come with an appropriate mag spring to be used, I would definitely get a Ghost +11% extra power magazine spring to be used with Pearce+1. That way, will never have to worry about any issue that you will likely to experience with the bloody factory "02" mag spring!
On two of my "range" practice mags, I am using Ghost+1 baseplate, which is basically the same size as Pearce+1 but actually comes with the +11% extra power mag spring that I mentioned. Along with a +1 baseplate on the mag carried in your G43, if you carry a back-up mag with Vickers+2 (which also comes with an appropriate extra power mag spring), you will have 16 rounds of 9mm at your immediate disposal.
Of course, if you are interested in more "size-efficient" magazine extensions, there are a few including MagGuts+1 and +2 and TTI+1, as well as a couple custom 8-rounders that members of the G43 Fanboy Club have vetted.
(You can search for threads in which we have discussed various magazine extensions for the G43 to learn more about pros and cons of them.)
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+1 on the Pearce +1
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Pearce +1 updated for the -02 mags is taking the vote by landslide. You can't do better for the price and quality. 7+1 is absolutely still viable today.
I would agree with @GlockyQ that getting some Ghost+11% springs to use in conjunction with Pearce is a good insurance. Not required, but not a bad idea.
I would agree with @GlockyQ that getting some Ghost+11% springs to use in conjunction with Pearce is a good insurance. Not required, but not a bad idea.
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Not to hijack the thread but a question to the Prez Emeritus of the G43 Fanboy Club, Mr. GlockyQ.....most of my G43 mags appear to be factory '01' so I should be golden with the Pearce +1 extension. With the '02's, if I don't change out the mag spring, would using hotter ammo suffice?As I stated in my response to your G42 thread, for your hand size (from the photos), you would probably like a mag extension that also serves as a "pinky rest". For you, I would recommend either Pearce+1 or Ghost+1, though if you go with Pearce+1, which does NOT come with an appropriate mag spring to be used, I would definitely get a Ghost +11% extra power magazine spring to be used with Pearce+1. That way, will never have to worry about any issue that you will likely to experience with the bloody factory "02" mag spring!
Along with a +1 baseplate on the mag carried in your G43, if you carry a back-up mag with Vickers+2 (which also comes with an appropriate extra power mag spring), you will have 16 rounds of 9mm at your immediate disposal.
Of course, if you are interested in more "size-efficient" magazine extensions, there are a few including MagGuts+1 and +2 and TTI+1, as well as a couple custom 8-rounders that members of the G43 Fanboy Club have vetted.
(You can search for threads in which we have discussed various magazine extensions for the G43 to learn more about pros and cons of them.)
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Thank you for your thorough explanation and review of the subject. I missed a few of your mentioned options in my own research. I am sure there are valid reasons coming from Glock. Noneless, wonder why they do not design their own extension magazine. That would eliminate any concerns about compatible issues seen in some of the available options and a plus for customer service.
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My personal favorite, and it's been tested and vetted by several of us, is what I'm using now. If I'm not running the OEM 6+1 pinky extension mags, I'm running my personal build.
Pearce +1 and Magguts +1 Z-Spring. That combined, gives a reliable 8+1 capacity option. I have 4 of those mags, and a few OEMs. My Pearce/Magguts combo is also no larger than the OEM pinky extension, and Pearce does their polymer so perfectly, it really looks OEM.
Others are also running Magguts +2 with great results. I am the aberration, there, as my Magguts +2 did not work very well. Again, I've heard mostly very positive feedback on MG +2.
The options I just mentioned can be pricey, costing around $35 per magazine, shipped, after the cost of the magazine itself which is typically $25-30 each. However, if you're really into your 43, it's money well spent. The 43 will never be a 10+1 gun with magazines this size, and we've done a lot of testing and evaluation to get it to a reliable 8+1.
@GlockyQ Is the resident expert on the Glock 43 and everything that can be done to enhance it, while retaining very solid reliability. You really can't push the 43's OEM magazine body past 8 rounds, with the very slightly tapered case of the 9mm, and not start having really serious nose dive/down reliability problems. A whole new magazine would be required, and the 43 simply never will be able to do that.
Several others of us, have run Ghost +1s, which are cheaper and they work well. They come with their own enhanced power spring, and a nice looking extension, albeit a little larger for only +1. Additionally, Pearce +1 can be run just by itself with all OEM parts (does not come with a spring-uses OEM spring), and give you a solid +1 as well, and those are like $8 on MidwayUSA.
The benefit of using these options, is it allows you to retain the most critical component of the magazine, the mag tube/body. That keeps the feed lip geometry the way Glock figured it out after a revision or two, and you keep the OEM mag release and that mag catch on that mag body/tube.
There are other options, but we here at the Glock 43 FanBoy Club have invested a considerable amount of time and ammunition in testing these aforementioned options. We're not big fans of the Shield Arms mags, as they're even more expensive than anything I've mentioned doing to your OEM mags, and you also have to replace the mag catch, which negates being able to use your OEM mags, also.
Hope this helps
Thank you for your thorough explanation and review of the subject. I missed a few of your mentioned options in my own research. I am sure there are valid reasons coming from Glock. Noneless, wonder why they do not design their own extension magazine. That would eliminate any concerns about compatible issues seen in some of the available options and a plus for customer service.My personal favorite, and it's been tested and vetted by several of us, is what I'm using now. If I'm not running the OEM 6+1 pinky extension mags, I'm running my personal build.
Pearce +1 and Magguts +1 Z-Spring. That combined, gives a reliable 8+1 capacity option. I have 4 of those mags, and a few OEMs. My Pearce/Magguts combo is also no larger than the OEM pinky extension, and Pearce does their polymer so perfectly, it really looks OEM.
Others are also running Magguts +2 with great results. I am the aberration, there, as my Magguts +2 did not work very well. Again, I've heard mostly very positive feedback on MG +2.
The options I just mentioned can be pricey, costing around $35 per magazine, shipped, after the cost of the magazine itself which is typically $25-30 each. However, if you're really into your 43, it's money well spent. The 43 will never be a 10+1 gun with magazines this size, and we've done a lot of testing and evaluation to get it to a reliable 8+1.
@GlockyQ Is the resident expert on the Glock 43 and everything that can be done to enhance it, while retaining very solid reliability. You really can't push the 43's OEM magazine body past 8 rounds, with the very slightly tapered case of the 9mm, and not start having really serious nose dive/down reliability problems. A whole new magazine would be required, and the 43 simply never will be able to do that.
Several others of us, have run Ghost +1s, which are cheaper and they work well. They come with their own enhanced power spring, and a nice looking extension, albeit a little larger for only +1. Additionally, Pearce +1 can be run just by itself with all OEM parts (does not come with a spring-uses OEM spring), and give you a solid +1 as well, and those are like $8 on MidwayUSA.
The benefit of using these options, is it allows you to retain the most critical component of the magazine, the mag tube/body. That keeps the feed lip geometry the way Glock figured it out after a revision or two, and you keep the OEM mag release and that mag catch on that mag body/tube.
There are other options, but we here at the Glock 43 FanBoy Club have invested a considerable amount of time and ammunition in testing these aforementioned options. We're not big fans of the Shield Arms mags, as they're even more expensive than anything I've mentioned doing to your OEM mags, and you also have to replace the mag catch, which negates being able to use your OEM mags, also.
Hope this helps
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“Along with a +1 baseplate on the mag carried in your G43, if you carry a back-up mag with Vickers+2 (which also comes with an appropriate extra power mag spring), you will have 16 rounds of 9mm at your immediate disposal.”As I stated in my response to your G42 thread, for your hand size (from the photos), you would probably like a mag extension that also serves as a "pinky rest". For you, I would recommend either Pearce+1 or Ghost+1, though if you go with Pearce+1, which does NOT come with an appropriate mag spring to be used, I would definitely get a Ghost +11% extra power magazine spring to be used with Pearce+1. That way, will never have to worry about any issue that you will likely to experience with the bloody factory "02" mag spring!
Along with a +1 baseplate on the mag carried in your G43, if you carry a back-up mag with Vickers+2 (which also comes with an appropriate extra power mag spring), you will have 16 rounds of 9mm at your immediate disposal.
Of course, if you are interested in more "size-efficient" magazine extensions, there are a few including MagGuts+1 and +2 and TTI+1, as well as a couple custom 8-rounders that members of the G43 Fanboy Club have vetted.
(You can search for threads in which we have discussed various magazine extensions for the G43 to learn more about pros and cons of them.)
Does the 1+ baseplate allow 2 extra rounds given that with the Vickers +2, the total is 16 rounds?
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I'm sorry, but I do not have any first hand direct experience with Glock OEM mags spring used with Pearce+1.... Actually, I have never used Glock factory mag spring for the G43 to go with Pearce+1 or any magazine extension for that matter....
Regardless of the version of the factory mags I am using for my G43s (be they "01" or "02"), every one of them has a mag extension of some sort and also has an appropriate aftermarket mag spring to go with it. Even when I was still using the old "01" mags with the pre-updated Pearce+1 baseplate, I was still using aftermarket extra power mags springs to ensure strong enough spring tension to ensure long term feed reliability. I may be over-cautious, but I just do not trust the OEM mag spring designed for non-extended 6-rounder mags to hold strong enough spring tension over a long term when combined with a capacity increasing baseplate....
One thing I can say with confidence, though, is that the new "02" mag comes with updated follower with a steeper loading angle to aid reliable feeding. If you are going to use a capacity increasing baseplate for the G43 such as Ghost+1, Pearce+1, TTI+1, or Vickers+2, this updated mag follower would be a better choice than the old "01" follower... To take advantage of the updated OEM follower, I have replaced the old followers in my "01" mags (in which I am not using MagGuts) with the new "02" followers....
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Sorry about the confusion. What I meant to say was that a magazine equipped with a +1 baseplate (be it Pearce+1 or Ghost+1) will give you 7 rounds and that will be what you have in your G43. So, you will have 7+1 rounds in your G43. If, on your weak side, you carry a spare/back-up magazine equipped with Vickers+2 baseplate, that will give you 8 rounds. Altogether, you will have a total of 16 rounds on your person.
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Could you please enlighten me as to what “01”, “02” refers too? Generation?
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I don't think that it's been stated directly, but if you use an "02" spring with the Pearce +1 you'll have a very hard time getting the 7th round in the magazine, maybe not at all. The wire diameter of the "02" spring is greater than the original "01" springs.
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