Glock 43X any thoughts?
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Buzznrose
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The metal (steel is best) mag release isn’t required immediately, but the metal Shield mag will, as used, start to dig and wear out the plastic Glock OEM part.
Lennyjoe
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I also have the mag release. I’ll respond to your message in a bit.
Buzznrose
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Buzznrose
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Palmetto State Armory also makes a 15 round magazine for the dagger micro/43X pattern
I haven’t tried them yet.
I haven’t tried them yet.
Lennyjoe
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Yes. Also, Glockstore has them for $29.
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Shield Arms S15 Magazine for G43X/48
The Shield Arms S15 Gen3 Magazines for G43X/48 is the latest 15 round magazine for the Glock® 43X and Glock® 48, available now at GlockStore.com
Ks5shooter
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My 99 percent of the time carrying had the slide hard chrome by mahavski.
NIGHTLORD40K
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I had some issues with mine. I had some stovepipes unless they were downloaded to 13 rounds or less. Also. The baseplates are plastic and a bit thin- they "bowed" out a bit after a while and the warpage was still there even when they were unloaded. If Id kept the gun, probably would've added aluminum baseplates- assuming someone makes them, lol.
The nice thing about them was they have a polymer sheath on the front and don't require modifying the mag release.
dogtown tom
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Seriously?
We have multi page threads just here on THR.
Shield Arms mags have been problematic since day one.
Most telling is that Shield itself recognized a problem with their mags.
First they said a metal mag catch wasn't needed except for "high volume" shooters.
First they said their mags worked just fine with the factory mag catch.
First they said if you are one of those high volume shooters we'll sell you an aluminum mag catch.
Then........that all changed because, well, PROBLEMS.
Then they said a metal mag catch WAS NEEDED.
Then their own aluminum mag catch wasn't good enough, you need a steel mag catch.
Then they said their metal catch wasn't good with factory mags.
But its UNDENIABLE that enough people have had enough poor experiences with Shield mags that the manufacturer has done a 180 on their own recommendations and made changes to the S15 magazine.
I have a 43x that is my daily carry when I’m wearing enough clothes to conceal it. I pocket carry a Ruger LCR in .327 mag when I don’t. The 43x is one of the VERY few automatic pistols that has never experienced a malfunction (can’t say that for my Gen 5 Glock 20). I only use factory mags.
Like all small 9’s, it’s not an easy gun to shoot so get lots of practice.
Like all small 9’s, it’s not an easy gun to shoot so get lots of practice.
Pat Riot
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Read what I said: I haven’t met or heard a person yet say one disparaging thing about them or their products.
“I” as in me.
And I stand by this. I never searched here for these mags.
Lennyjoe
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I shot hundreds of rounds out of mine as well without a hiccup
Old Dog
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To establish a touch of credibilty
I own the G 43X. Even have a G 19X. Had substantial experience with Glocks having been issued the G 23 a ways back.
I admire Glock pistols' reliability. I don't however, care for the trigger dingus. And, for many of us, the Glock grip angle just doesn't do it.
I find the SIG P-365 models far more ergonomic, with clearly superior (flat-faced) triggers and far better factory night sights (the X-Rays with the big front dot are excellent). The 365 comes from the factory with 12 or 15 round magazines that actually function, no aftermarket purchases or amateur 'smithing on the mag release required.
I would quite confidently carry a 43X. It's flat, conceals well, functions perfectly. It would not, however, be my first choice.
I own the G 43X. Even have a G 19X. Had substantial experience with Glocks having been issued the G 23 a ways back.
I admire Glock pistols' reliability. I don't however, care for the trigger dingus. And, for many of us, the Glock grip angle just doesn't do it.
I find the SIG P-365 models far more ergonomic, with clearly superior (flat-faced) triggers and far better factory night sights (the X-Rays with the big front dot are excellent). The 365 comes from the factory with 12 or 15 round magazines that actually function, no aftermarket purchases or amateur 'smithing on the mag release required.
I would quite confidently carry a 43X. It's flat, conceals well, functions perfectly. It would not, however, be my first choice.
Omaha-BeenGlockin
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Have a 43X--a 48 and a Shield Plus---but they rarely get carried or shot-----it's just so much easier to pocket carry my LCP Max or G42
Ks5shooter
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10 round state here sooooo no info on high cap mags.
plumberroy
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I’ll be the first to say everyone is different and every gun is different. My 43x is the most shootable auto I have, I hit targets way better than I should with a small 9mm golf balls @30 yards 80% of the time I can hit with it just as well as I can with my single six or Blackhawk with a 7-1/2 inch barrel
And I am not talking about off a rest
dogtown tom
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There are literally millions of people, companies and products I haven't met or heard of that "I" wouldn't comment on until "I" as in me.......did a thirty second Google search on.
I'm not calling you a liar, but pointing out the fallacy of your post. It's an anecdotal fallacy, often referred to as personal incredulity. This fallacy occurs when someone dismisses a claim or argument based on their personal lack of experience or understanding, rather than addressing the evidence or reasoning behind the claim. It implies that personal experience is the only valid form of evidence, which is not a sound basis for evaluating the truth of a statement.
I had a 43X first,then bought a 48 MOS. I sold the 43x,not because of anything wrong with it. I thought it a very nice pistol,I just found my LC9S better suited for my carry use. I still have the 48 as a nightstand guardian. On the other topic on this thread I purchased the Shield mags 1.0, changed out the mag catch,had failures to feed,changed it back to OEM catch and mags pronto. The Shield mags and catch are still around in my playpen somewhere.
Pat Riot
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You are calling me a liar. Period. You have your opinion. I have mine.There are literally millions of people, companies and products I haven't met or heard of that "I" wouldn't comment on until "I" as in me.......did a thirty second Google search on.
I'm not calling you a liar, but pointing out the fallacy of your post. It's an anecdotal fallacy, often referred to as personal incredulity. This fallacy occurs when someone dismisses a claim or argument based on their personal lack of experience or understanding, rather than addressing the evidence or reasoning behind the claim. It implies that personal experience is the only valid form of evidence, which is not a sound basis for evaluating the truth of a statement.
If you want to be insulting do it somewhere else.
dogtown tom
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No sir, I didn't write or imply anything of the sort. I wrote "Seriously?"
Thats incredulity given the numerous threads and posts on the web regarding Shield S15 magazines.
You can't read a thread on the 43X or 48 without seeing comments on aftermarket magazines.
I wasn't. "Seriously?" isn't an insult. It's a genuine response to a comment thats difficult to believe.
Pat Riot
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You said you weren’t calling me a liar then proceeded to basically say I was. No matter. I am done discussing that with you.
In your first post you talked about your Micro Dagger mag and how happy you are with it. You should probably take your own advice and research those.
I did. I bought 3 of them. They failed due to too much polymer getting into the mag tube during manufacture and hanging up the follower. PSA replaced the mags and I had the same issue with 2. One phone call back and they apologized and reimbursed my money once I sent them all back on their dime.
This was in early 2024. I was told by a PSA rep that they were refining their manufacturing practices in regard to their mags. I hope they corrected their issues.
I am glad you are happy with those mags. There are many that weren’t.
dogtown tom
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Oh please. I did no such thing, and that you say I did ......IS A LIE.
What makes you think I didn't?
I didn't jump on the Shield mags bandwagon because of my customers complaints and I waited until the Micro Daggers had been out for almost a year before buying. I DID my research.
Pat Riot
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At that time when I had my G48 and my G43 I decided to go back to Glock mags and stop trying to make my G48 a higher capacity gun through aftermarket mags.
I did the same with my G43,
I sold them both in May of ‘24.
