I really want a Glock 43x, talk me out out of it!
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Trunk Monkey
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The 12 round magazine (Magpul pictured) extends the grip far enough for a good firing grip but not so far (IMO) to compromise concealability.
Just a little shorter than a 19
guyfromohio
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People in ban states wouldnt see it the same we see it... That includes Gunny in LA, that is still free for now.
guyfromohio
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True, but if I could only carry 10+1, I’d rather do it in a lighter, thinner package.
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Jessesky
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Thanks for the replies guys! Very insightful
To the p365 suggestions, I thought that was going to be my Goldilocks gun. It just doesn’t sit well in my hand to get on target without needing to regrip. And TBH I don’t trust I won’t get a lemon at this point in manufacturing.
The grip issue is also part of what I experienced with the original 43.
To the p365 suggestions, I thought that was going to be my Goldilocks gun. It just doesn’t sit well in my hand to get on target without needing to regrip. And TBH I don’t trust I won’t get a lemon at this point in manufacturing.
The grip issue is also part of what I experienced with the original 43.
huntsman
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I shot a 43X at my qual shoot a couple of weeks ago and I liked it. I did the shoot with my Shield9 and scored 23 out of 25 and shot about the same with the 43X cold.
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Sorry, couldn't resist
The bad JuJu is all over for the p365's now. You can read the myriad of threads on THR and elsewhere for more proof ...
From GlockTalk.com:
https://www.glocktalk.com/threads/off-to-the-dark-side-p365.1774458/
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/sig-p365-break-in-report.851931/
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/sig-p365-3rd-gen-quality.849755/
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/sig-p365.853846/
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/reasons-p365-eaiser-to-shoot-than-p938.852220/
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/hk-p2000sk-vs-sig-p365.853445/
https://www.1911addicts.com/threads/sig-p365-review-final-report.73335/
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rbernie
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I find that the shorter backstrap of the subcompacts makes them much harder for me to control, and so I prefer a grip length that reasonably fills the hand.
rskent
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At least they are easy to change out.
Of course, but the OP wanted to be talked out of it...
Just showing that Glocks require initial purchase price + price of replacing pathetic excuse for sights.
amd6547
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Yeah, except my G26 and G17 still carry the polymer sights they shipped with, thousands of rounds later.
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To be perfectly honest, I think what Glock does with the sights is actually a good idea.
The plastic sights are perfectly functional, and if you dont like them, you can put on whatever you like.
There are a lot of different sights available and at least you have a choice.
Whats really annoying to me these days, is buying a gun that I can't upgrade the sights on, and do so at a reasonable price.
I normally do put three dot night sights on mine, and do it myself. Total cost for the last couple of sets has been around $55 for a set of Meprolight green/green on Amazon.
The plastic sights are perfectly functional, and if you dont like them, you can put on whatever you like.
There are a lot of different sights available and at least you have a choice.
Whats really annoying to me these days, is buying a gun that I can't upgrade the sights on, and do so at a reasonable price.
I normally do put three dot night sights on mine, and do it myself. Total cost for the last couple of sets has been around $55 for a set of Meprolight green/green on Amazon.
FlSwampRat
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Two more and you can Glock around the clock.
(Sorry, couldn't resist)
I agree, and yes small differences matter a lot. The two guns I carry the most are a Shield and LCP, and that just boils down to whether I want to pocket carry or go IWB. I have bigger pistols but it's honestly pretty rare for me to carry one unless I am out in the boonies or camping or whatever.
C-grunt
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What grain bullets? If 115gr. Try some 124’s and 147’s and see where they group.
115’s leave the muzzle quicker before much muzzle rise from recoil, hence they tend to shoot lower than heavier bullets. The heavier bullets 124’s and 147’s have a longer “dwell” time in the barrel allowing the recoil impulse to have a greater effect on the muzzle trajectory. It’s counter to what people think; that faster bullets should shoot higher but there’s more to pistol ballistics than velocity.
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jonnyc
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Mine shoots low too. I naturally hold at 6:00 but it seems to hit POA when I cover the target with the dot. Just ordered a Truglo front, hope it's lower than the stock front sight.
rbernie
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Both of mine shot low. I replaced the sights with a sight set for a G17 (in my case, XS Big Dot front with Heinie plain black rear milled out for a U notch), and now POA = POI.
The rear dovetail is the same dimensions as the bigger Glocks, only narrower side-to-side because of the slide width differences. If your preferred sights use a rear that doesn't completely fill the rear dovetail on the bigger Glock, chances are that it'll work just fine in the baby Glocks.
The rear dovetail is the same dimensions as the bigger Glocks, only narrower side-to-side because of the slide width differences. If your preferred sights use a rear that doesn't completely fill the rear dovetail on the bigger Glock, chances are that it'll work just fine in the baby Glocks.
Jeb Stuart
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I would shoot the Mossberg Mc1 against the Glock. Personally I really liked the Mossberg much better. And they are very similar. I do not like Glock Trigger guards at all. In fact I showed the blister of my finger after shooting the 43. IMO the Mossberg had less recoil and was a smoother shooter. I have three Micro 9mm at very happy with what I have. But, if I decide to get another it will be the Mossberg. You should, if you get a chance at least shoot one and see what feel better to you. As the OP said, the 365 and the 43x just did not suite me. Nothing against the guns, they are great. Just not the perfect.
Mossberg on the left
Mossberg on the left
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C-grunt
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They are 115 grain Speer rounds. I'm not too worried about it. It shoots my 124+ P Gold Dots to POA.
doubleh
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All I can say is it's a Glock. If that doesn't talk you out of it I'm no help.
guyfromohio
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I just sighted in the new sights and have to admit...I really am starting to like the 48.
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I've fired one but did not see the point over the 43.
I can make my 43 bigger by adding Taran +2 or Magguts +2. These extensions have been utterly reliable for me and I have the luxury of carrying with standard 6 round magazine for ultimate concealment.
Oh, and I don't like front cocking serrations. I pinch the rear sight for chamber checks.
I can make my 43 bigger by adding Taran +2 or Magguts +2. These extensions have been utterly reliable for me and I have the luxury of carrying with standard 6 round magazine for ultimate concealment.
Oh, and I don't like front cocking serrations. I pinch the rear sight for chamber checks.
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