
Sadly, neither pistol features any type of accessory rail. G43X 5.04″ Tall) with magazines in place.

Glock 43Īs a Glock 43 owner, the first thing I noticed about the Glock 43X was the size difference. Looking at the two pistols side by side, they appear to have comparable dimensions, except that the G43X is slightly wider (G43 1.06″ vs. G43X 1.10″ Wide) and taller (G43 4.25″ vs. This subcompact series focuses on the evolution of engineering concealed carry handguns to increase their capacity and performance. 380 ACP pistol. Capitalizing on the success of the Glock 43, Glock expanded its single stack, slimline series with the G43X and G48.

The Glock 43 was the 9mm response to the market success of the subcompact G42. What isn’t so clear is how to choose between so many great options on the market.įor a better understanding of the similarities and differences, we will focus on the 9x19mm chambered G43 and G43X. How do these two similarly named options ‘single’ stack up against each other? Let’s dive in and take a look. The compact nature of single stack pistols, paired with Glock’s engineering, gave birth to a new breed of subcompact pistols designed for everyday carry and concealment.įrom the introduction of the Glock 42 to the G43, and most recently, the new G43X and G48, Glock has become a market leader, providing quality subcompact guns at reasonable MSRP pricing. The convenience and form of the single stack are obvious. It’s no mystery that single stack Glock handguns are a popular choice for ideal concealed carry pistols. This grip includes cutouts for the "GLOCK" graphic on the shooter's left, the TALON "T" on the shooter's right, and relief cuts for the thumb rest on each side.Note: This is a repost from the source of, they are good people and we support them. This rear wrap grip has full coverage on the side panels including above the thumb rest, high coverage on the backstrap, and full coverage under the trigger guard.

The rubber texture provides positive grip on the firearm and is more commonly used for concealed carry (less likely to irritate skin or snag on clothing) and users with softer hands. Most cleaning solutions do not harm the grip (avoid aerosol-based solvents such as CLP). It is easy to install within minutes (proper installation requires a hair dryer or heat gun). Adhesive will not move once properly installed and can be easily removed with little to no residue. This low profile grip is custom designed and manufactured for specific firearms to provide an OEM quality fit and finish, adding minimal bulk/size.
