[MeatGrinder]

Rented a Glock 43 to compare to my G36. The 36 has fed everything I've tried. Both were totally reliable, including one handed and weak hand shooting. The G43 made smaller groups.
They both recoil about the same with standard ammo. 45 ACP 230 grain have noticeably more recoil than a 185. The 43 is a lot slimmer than the 36. Might buy a 43 for summer carry.

 

[powernoodle]

You possess a delicious economy of language. Well done!

 

[Blcdog]

Have both and carry both with ease.
Enjoy.

 

[Deadduck357]

Slim line.

 

[yep380]

Good report. I have a 43 and like it very much.

I might add a 36 in the future, 'cause 230gr .45 is one of my favorite rounds.

 

[MikeG36]

I have both and the 43 sees a lot more CCW time than the 36 but less than the 19 which is my primary. Even though the grip is pretty small the 43 groups nicely at 15 yards.

 

[Cracker007]

I carry a 36 but after researching the 147 gr HST I put a 43 on layaway.

 

[Blcdog]

Try a G30S too.:dancing:

 

[Damn_Yankee]

I think I'm going to have to give the 43 another try.

 

[MeatGrinder]

I think I'm going to have to give the 43 another try.

I was surprised how easy it was to shoot. With 115 gr FMJ its not snappy. At 21' I had 6 shots in a 1" hole.

 

[Sniper Dog]

Rented a Glock 43 to compare to my G36. The 36 has fed everything I've tried. Both were totally reliable, including one handed and weak hand shooting. The G43 made smaller groups.
They both recoil about the same with standard ammo. 45 ACP 230 grain have noticeably more recoil than a 185. The 43 is a lot slimmer than the 36. Might buy a 43 for summer carry.

I find my 43 extremely accurate, even at 20 yards and considering the short sight radius. The only changes I have made are night sights and a tungsten guide rod to reduce muzzel flip. Love it!

 

[mgs]

My G43 is very accurate but so is my G30S.....like them both!

 

[CPD 2560]

The 43 is my go-to every day carry gun. Great shooter for its size. Extra mag in my pocket and good to go.

 

[newseditor]

I like my 43 for what it’s for, up close personal defense with ease of carry and concealment. Also like my 19/4 for occasional carry in cold weather and it is accurate. Neither are as accurate as my Walthers: P99/9mm or ppk/s .380, but I carry the Glocks for ease of use and reliability, not to hit range target centers at 25 yards. I actually like my 19 better than 43, but it is harder to conceal, and I prefer to carry my 43 AIWB. I’ve never been a fan of .45 cal.
19 totally stock, 43 is stock except for Talon rubber grips.

 

[norton]

My 43 has the worst trigger of any Glock I have ever owned.
Heavy pull and trigger slap. Not happy.

 

[CPD 2560]

I agree, but I personally do like the single action .45, or 9mm also.

 

[kyjd75]

My 43 has the worst trigger of any Glock I have ever owned.
Heavy pull and trigger slap. Not happy.

The early 43's did not have the best trigger, for sure. Glock came out with a new connector which cures the problem. I had mine replaced and now the trigger on my 43 is as good as any of my other Glocks, and maybe better than most of them. I added a set of Trijicon HD sights and it is now a great shooter.

 

[Jimmy Jesus]

Rented a Glock 43 to compare to my G36. The 36 has fed everything I've tried. Both were totally reliable, including one handed and weak hand shooting. The G43 made smaller groups.
They both recoil about the same with standard ammo. 45 ACP 230 grain have noticeably more recoil than a 185. The 43 is a lot slimmer than the 36. Might buy a 43 for summer carry.

Rented a Glock 43 to compare to my G36. The 36 has fed everything I've tried. Both were totally reliable, including one handed and weak hand shooting. The G43 made smaller groups.
They both recoil about the same with standard ammo. 45 ACP 230 grain have noticeably more recoil than a 185. The 43 is a lot slimmer than the 36. Might buy a 43 for summer carry.

 

[Jimmy Jesus]

yes you need to get it, it's my favorite EDC. I have approximately 500 rounds thru it with only 1 stove pipe due to using Crit Defense ammo sometimes they have feed problems

 

[Wildman9870]

I only own 2 and thats what they are, 36 has a crimson trace, both have glock night sights, and pierce +1,hough on the 43.
I carry the 43,the 36 rides with me in the truck when i’m working, accuracy and dependibility i’ve found to be the same. Recoil is what it is