helitack32f1
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Yup, i'd buy one. Looks like fun. Glock haters amuse me.
If you're talking about the picture of a magazine with 7 rounds next to it, they use that same picture for every stinkin' subcompact Glock on the site, including the G26, G27, etc. The magazine picture for the compacts have 9 rounds next to it. The magazine picture for the full size have 10 rounds next to it. The picture is just to represent the stat. You look at the actual standard and optional round counts below the picture."Not magic at all. Magazine holds 6, chamber holds 1, gun capacity is 7. Standard measurement of capacity in auto loaders. "
Except the site says "Magazine Capacity". They only show a mag and 7 next to it. Magic.
John
helitack32f1 said:Yup, i'd buy one. Looks like fun. Glock haters amuse me.
Yup, you would never see Sig guys, HK guys or Colt guys or Ruger Guys or SA guys do that!Almost as much as the Glock fanboys (and girls) amuse me. Going to the range decked out in Glock hat, T-shirts, range bag etc. New Glock comes out, they have to have at least one if not three of the new model. Those who think Glock has the best trigger, reliability, customer service etc.
To be back on topic, Glock is late to the single stack 9mm game. If they took some initiative for once they could have really captured the market, but they decided to wait 4 years.
helitack32f1 said:Yup, you would never see Sig guys, HK guys or Colt guys or Ruger Guys or SA guys do that!
I'm still not sure why enthusiasm for ones firearms is something to be looked down upon, at least when it comes to Glock owners. I would probably have a little more respect for haters if it were not for the fact that probably 90% of them have never handled, let alone shot that which they are hating on and they themselves are guilty of enthusiasm over yet another brand.
They are late to the party, AND showed up empty handed with nothing to offer IMHO. I think most gun enthusiast at one time or another has shot a Glock. I personally can't stand them and the attitudes of some owners also make puts me off from the brand even more, nor do I see what all the fuss is about...There are fan boys for every brand. I have handled nearly every Glock made and fired most of the 9mm, .40S&W, and 357 Sig models excluding long slides. I am not impressed. They are nothing to write home about. I was a firearm instructor for my collegiate shooting team. Glocks were the firearm of choice because they were cheap to buy in bulk with alumni money. A shooter in my course would typically run 1000-4000 rounds per month. So I am not among the "hater who has never tried" Glock. I don't even really classify myself as a hater either. I tolerate Glock. If I were issued one or given one as a gift, I wouldn't get rid of it or light myself on fire like most die hard Glock haters.
It's my worthless opinion of course, but because others have been on the market longer (Shield, XDs, PPS, LC9s*) thus more people own it and most of the kinks are worked out. It has less capacity. IMHO, the ergos of the aforementioned single stack pistols are better than the G43. I just do not believe the G43 adds anything more or does anything better than what's already in it's marketed category, and it's overpriced by at least $100 for what you're getting.Styx, . . . . . . . I gotta ask what your research documentation is for the Glock 43 being "inferior" [even if just an opinion].
If you don't care to respond, that's fine too. I'm not a fanboy of any brand, really. I prefer CZ products, but have other brands as well. The only reason I'm going with a Glock 43 is due to other brands not fitting me right, so it's just the latest addition to try out.
A big deciding factor between the 9mm Glock Model 43 and like competitors from Ruger and Smith is does the grip angle of the Glock facilitate rapid fire accuracy by reducing muzzle flip (or any other factor). Having never shot a Glock, input from those who have would be greatly appreciated.
Yes, the G43 comes with plastic sights whereas the others come with steel sight. I don't get why the G43 cost nearly $500 (+/-).It is really all about you. I have no issues with the grip angle, nor do I personally think it effects shoot ability. However that is me..Although I own several, they are not my personal favorite guns nor pressed into defensive service.
As for the 43. I handled one in the store the other day but no way in H E double hocky sticks would I give up my XDs9 for one. The XDs gives up weight to the glock but I gain rounds with factory 7-8rd mags coming with the gun, factory 9rd mags also available, and real sights already installed @ $399. Plus its been flawless no matter what ammo I toss in it.
They do cost about $375...for LEO.If the G19 ever sells for what it should be selling for ($300-$350), then I might pick one up just because, but I'd never replace my Shield the inferior gun. That's just my opinion....
Almost as much as the Glock fanboys (and girls) amuse me. Going to the range decked out in Glock hat, T-shirts, range bag etc. New Glock comes out, they have to have at least one if not three of the new model. Those who think Glock has the best trigger, reliability, customer service etc.
To be back on topic, Glock is late to the single stack 9mm game. If they took some initiative for once they could have really captured the market, but they decided to wait 4 years.
Orion8472 said:Styx, . . . . . . . I gotta ask what your research documentation is for the Glock 43 being "inferior" [even if just an opinion].
gun_with_a_view said:A big deciding factor between the 9mm Glock Model 43 and like competitors from Ruger and Smith is does the grip angle of the Glock facilitate rapid fire accuracy by reducing muzzle flip (or any other factor). Having never shot a Glock, input from those who have would be greatly appreciated.
Zerodefect said:But, capture what market? Glock is going to sell these no matter when they release them. Even if everyone does already have a Shield. And Glock is lucky enough to have a huge "aftermarket card" as well. One of the reasons I no longer recommend the M&P. Also keep in mind: A single stack 9 isn't a "Glock" Glock. The last thing they need to do is rush to the market and screw up their brand name like the single stack .45's did. This pistol better be good.
I suspect to sell in places that restrict mag capacities.The +1 mag extension barely adds any length to the mag, I don't have the exact measurements but from the Hickok45 video the difference is negligible. I have to wonder why Glock wouldn't design the factory mags around a 7 round configuration?