Glock 42 or 43??

[gaigeboyd]

Next purchase will be a glock 43 or 42. I have never owned a 380 but is it worth getting invested into another caliber for just a slightly smaller package of should I just stick with the 9mm? I carry a glock 19 so this single stack would be for days where it's 100+ degrees and I want to wear loose shorts but the 19 is to heavy for that

[CDR_Glock]

Next purchase will be a glock 43 or 42. I have never owned a 380 but is it worth getting invested into another caliber for just a slightly smaller package of should I just stick with the 9mm? I carry a glock 19 so this single stack would be for days where it's 100+ degrees and I want to wear loose shorts but the 19 is to heavy for that

Stick with 9 mm.

I acquired the Sig P365. Love it because of the capacity.

But...I carry a 19 or 17. I don’t wear shorts, though.


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[bad aim]

I got a 42 for carrying while in athletic wear in a JM Custom Kydex AIWB holster. It doesn't seem like much, but the difference in weight and profile was a factor for me when deciding between the two. Otherwise, I carry a full-size 9mm when I have proper-belted shorts/pants.

[gaigeboyd]

Nice. Yeah sometimes it too hot for pants and belt so I wanna wear shorts but the 19 seems a bit heavy for it

[SiGfever]

I have had a G43 for a while now, when I first got it I was surprised just how accurate this little pistol is. I put a Hogue Handall Jr on it and really like the way it handles, mine also runs Trijicon HD "Lime Green" night sights.

[MegademiC]

I would stick with 9mm if at all possible. I can carry a shield in board shorts and gym shorts (with draw string), so id go with the 9mm glock.

[Dump1567]

Hard to say. I'd try to go play with both and see what you like. I had a 42 for awhile. It was ammo finicky, but had very little recoil compared to other .380's I've shot. It really didn't seem much smaller than the 43 (which I have now and prefer). When I want to carry something smaller, it's the Ruger LCP.

[gaigeboyd]

Most likely will go 43. And if I want something smaller (I don't like it but if I decided to pocket carry) figured I'd go S&W Bodyguard or LCP

[Bogart]

If you already carry a 19 stick with the 43. You can use your same carry ammo and 9mm is cheaper than .380 and has better ballistics. I have a 43 for similar reasons you mentioned, and I too normally carry a 19. Both my 19 and 43 have a light, Apex trigger, Vickers mag release, and nearly identical sights. And use the same Gold Dot ammo.

FWIW, the couple of people I know that have 42s have NOT reported them to perform flawlessly... In my experience, and that of others that I know who have 43s, they’ve been good to go. YMMV.

[WillBrink]

Next purchase will be a glock 43 or 42. I have never owned a 380 but is it worth getting invested into another caliber for just a slightly smaller package of should I just stick with the 9mm? I carry a glock 19 so this single stack would be for days where it's 100+ degrees and I want to wear loose shorts but the 19 is to heavy for that

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