Glock 43x 10+1

[Pi3]

We all joke about it but anyone that is truly confused doesn't need to buy a firearm based on their obvious lack of firearms knowledge.

Exactly. Thanks for that. I used to think I wanted to work at a gun store when I retired, but reading some of the stupid things gun store employees have to deal with changed my mind.

[Moose-Knuckle]

Exactly. Thanks for that. I used to think I wanted to work at a gun store when I retired, but reading some of the stupid things gun store employees have to deal with changed my mind.

Back in my former life I use to sell firearms for a big box outdoors retailer. The only thing worse than gun store employees are gun store customers.

[Pacific5th]

I think part of this is a effort by Glock to get more out of states that have or are trying to get more magazine restrictions. My own state of Washington is trying hard to go full retard. If they did and I really wanted another Glock I would probably buy the G48 over a G19. Why have a bigger grip when I can get a slimmer smaller one? Some of the biggest populations are in restricted states.

I’m hoping they come out with a G48 sized 45acp though. I like 45’s but I don’t have huge hands and don’t really want a 1911.

[Pi3]

I think part of this is a effort by Glock to get more out of states that have or are trying to get more magazine restrictions. My own state of Washington is trying hard to go full retard. If they did and I really wanted another Glock I would probably buy the G48 over a G19. Why have a bigger grip when I can get a slimmer smaller one? Some of the biggest populations are in restricted states.

I’m hoping they come out with a G48 sized 45acp though. I like 45’s but I don’t have huge hands and don’t really want a 1911.

The G26 addressed this back in the day.

https://gunmagwarehouse.com/glock-ma...mer-black.html

[Pacific5th]

The G26 addressed this back in the day.

https://gunmagwarehouse.com/glock-ma...mer-black.html

I guess but not everyone wants a small double stack short griped gun.

[SethB]

The G26 addressed this back in the day.

https://gunmagwarehouse.com/glock-ma...mer-black.html

Sure, it's great, except for the snub nose and the two finger grip and being wide as a brick.

[Eurodriver]

No shit.

Everyday we stray further from the Allfather's light . . .

No shit.

[SiGfever]

To me the G43x and the G48 makes perfect sense for "Retarded" (oops, I meant) "Restricted" states. Why carry a thick pistol when you can have a sleek frame pistol with your state's legal round limit. With the slim size they will lay against the body better and print less.

[dirkmagurk]

The G43 is the gun that is easy to carry but I wouldn’t want to get in a fight with. Think about the type of scenerio you might find yourself in that would require you to use deadly force. Then think how you would use whatever tool you’ve chosen to stop that threat. As a civilian there is a high likelihood it will be a bad breath distance oncoming assault type situation. If you are on the ground, one arm pinned or compromised in any way while someone is actively trying to take your life, would you still want the slimmest most comfortable/convenient to carry pistol to fight with? I can tell you from experience that you will want the biggest baddest hand of god to come down and obliterate that threat. I know veterans with extensive injuries that are in constant pain but carry G19/17 sized pistols on a daily basis. Choosing to carry is a highly personal decision but I think most civilians or those with little to no experience are unrealistic in their expectations. Taking a pistol class from a reputable instructor is priceless for these people. My wife had the mindset that her little micro .380 was fine until she went through some training, now she never leaves the house without her G26.

[seb5]

The G43 is the gun that is easy to carry but I wouldn’t want to get in a fight with. Think about the type of scenerio you might find yourself in that would require you to use deadly force. Then think how you would use whatever tool you’ve chosen to stop that threat. As a civilian there is a high likelihood it will be a bad breath distance oncoming assault type situation. If you are on the ground, one arm pinned or compromised in any way while someone is actively trying to take your life, would you still want the slimmest most comfortable/convenient to carry

Interesting and I agree with wanting the most gun if you need it. But for what you're describing above I think the 43 is perfect. The reason I frequently carry a 19 is because of the possibility of more distance, more bad guys, or a gunfight vs. a quick, up close shooting incident.