Thoughts on the Glock 48?

[1168]

I dunno, seems like someone goofed in product development. I can't figure why the 43 wouldn't have the staggered magazine and slightly wider body, maybe could've squeezed an extra round or 2 out of it. At any rate, I think a 43 with +2 extensions offers a bit more flexibility than the 48 and 43X even though it's a couple rounds short. I want to love the new hotness, I just can't personally justify the purchase. If I'm gonna print, I'll take the 19, if concealed really means concealed I'm taking the 43.

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I just want factory +1 and +2 mags. For the 42, also. And +2 for the G26. I guess I want a lot.

[NWPilgrim]

I dunno, seems like someone goofed in product development. I can't figure why the 43 wouldn't have the staggered magazine and slightly wider body, maybe could've squeezed an extra round or 2 out of it. At any rate, I think a 43 with +2 extensions offers a bit more flexibility than the 48 and 43X even though it's a couple rounds short. I want to love the new hotness, I just can't personally justify the purchase. If I'm gonna print, I'll take the 19, if concealed really means concealed I'm taking the 43.

That is exactly where I am. Butt length is the main issue for printing so I mostly wear my G27, and for lighter clothes I go with the G42 (though considering buying a G43, but I bought the 42 before the 43 came out ). I really don't like carrying a single stack unless that is the only option for the occasion. When shooting at the pit or the range I am surprised how quickly 6 shots disappear.

At least with my G27, I can carry a spare 10, 13 (most of the time) or 15 round mag. With the G42 I am stuck with 7 in the gun and six in the pocket. It would be nice to have something more like 9 in the gun and 10-11 in the pocket while keeping the frame as slim as the slide or not much more.

I like that Glock is releasing many new models but I would like to see the semi-staggered stack approach used on the short butt G42/G43.

[kaltesherz]

Finally got some time with my new 48, here's what I found:

200 rounds, mix of GECO 124gr FML and Federal 147gr- 0 malfunctions. Despite being much slimmer and lighter, still very comfortable to shoot and not snappy at all. The trigger on mine is pretty heavy but seems to have smoothed out a little (take this with a grain of salt as the carry G19 has a Taran Tac trigger job). It's pretty accurate and easy to shoot. Here's 50 rounds of 147gr at 7 yards:



I was aiming between the eyes, so I still need to drift the sights a cunt hair to the right. Also it's a little low, probably due to using 43 sights- Glock now offers tritium sights explicitly for the 48 which I might be trading out for shortly.

My GF has a hard time shooting semi's well (strangely she's a murder machine with my S&W 581 .357), but she shoots this guy really well. It's noticeably slimmer in both slide and frame, and it's got a really comfortable grip. Yet it's got the recoil impulse of a G19.

The only drawback after shooting it a bit is slide bite. I shot Glocks for years with no issues, then after carrying a VP9 for a year suddenly my grip has changed and I need beavertails on my Glocks. I'll work on my grip a bit and see if I can correct it over time- either that or just get used to missing a chunk of my hand.



I carried it for about 24 hours with the Vedder Holster it came with and can tell you with absolute certainly that it's a very noticeable difference vs my G19. Much much easier to conceal and lighter. I can easily carry under a t shirt, which is impossible with my G19. The previous owner didn't think it really had anything on his G19, but that's where it really shines and I'm happy to finally have a CCW that bridges shooting and concealing well. Hell, it even seems to draw faster than my G19. I'll be ordering a mag carrier ASAP (I usually carry a spare anyway), as 10+1 isn't bad but I'd have a much bigger piece of mind with another 10 rounds.

[Arik]

Been seriously considering the 43X. I tried the 43 but ended up selling it. Couldn't get a grip on it. Pretty much felt like this

[FlyingHunter]

Been seriously considering the 43X. I tried the 43 but ended up selling it. Couldn't get a grip on it. Pretty much felt like this

Agree. As soon as they make a MOS version of the slimline series, I'll spend my money.

[seb5]

I bought the 43X and 48. My thoughts are that the 48 is it's a niche gun. My purpose was for my daughter who is 5-3 and 105. She prefers shooting the 19 but realizes it's too big for her to carry and a bit large in the grip. She doesn't care for the 43 at all. She likes the 48 and yes, it is a compromise, but one that works for her. I swapped out my wifes 43 for the 43X as it's easier to grip (she even preferred it with a Hogue rubber as the 43 is so thin). For me it's like many here, the 19 for most carry options, with a 43 for deep concealment and a 45 for the rare times I wear a uniform. I do at times wear a 43X in plain clothes while in the office, it's OK with me but I always carry 2 spares so 31 rounds seems adequate. It's nice that after decades Glock is offering options. I do think that the 43 with a shorter staggered 43X, 48 type mag would make more sense but it's not available...........

[Sry0fcr]

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I just want factory +1 and +2 mags. For the 42, also. And +2 for the G26. I guess I want a lot.

How's the weather under that rock?

[MountainRaven]

I just got a new Copia from RCS and the adjustment screw is significantly shorter than on the older one and the adjustment screw doesn't stick through nearly as much when tightened down for G43X/48 magazines (it barely sticks through, not the full eighth to quarter inch of the older one).

[1168]

How's the weather under that rock?

Thanks! I’m embarrassed to say that I did not know those existed. I’ve been using the Pierce extensions on my G26 mags, but I would prefer to stay all factory.

[ViniVidivici]

Thanks! I’m embarrassed to say that I did not know those existed. I’ve been using the Pierce extensions on my G26 mags, but I would prefer to stay all factory.

Yep, I have quite a few of those, they're great. They require an insert to go with them, of course, but they're 9noy a couple of bucks.

Those extensions were around 5 bucks each, last time I got some, from the Glock store itself.