I may actually buy a Glock

[Old Dog]

Strangely though, lot’s of non Glock people tend to really like the 43x.

Strangely, that'd be me. Was briefly issued the Glock 23, which turned me off from the brand for many years. Picked up a 43X for daughter, kinda like it, so go one for me since I needed a dedicated "California" pistol for my frequent trips down there. Then ended up buying a 19X because, well, I liked the color (that and it was briefly looking like my employer would be making a switch so as in instructor, wanted to get ahead of the curve). Strangely... kinda like this one too.

I don't shoot lead nor see the need to switch any parts out. Decent metal night sights on my Glocks, triggers, meh, but good audible and tactile reset. Tons of off the shelf holster options. Inexpensive magazines. Parts are readily available, Cheap enough that they're replaceable and when it's gone, it's not like you'll be saying, "I'll never have another pistol like my wonderful Series 70 or mint P&R Model 19-3 snub." I like my 1911s, SIGs, Berettas and CZs better, but there's a place for the Gs in the safe.

To the OP I'd say, don't buy a gun unless you really like it or need it, and can afford it. Every firearm I bought just to buy a gun, when I didn't feel an overwhelming compulsion to buy, is no longer in my possession.

 

[N555]

If normal rifling handles hard cast lubed and dirt cheap soft swaged bullets just fine and the the other one doesn't, how is it superior?

 

[MachIVshooter]

Never seen anyone who gave them a real chance who didn't come to the same conclusion.

I did, more than once. Honestly tried to like them, just couldn't do it. Same story with Kalashnikovs.

With the way the company treats other businesses these days, including prospective buyers who aren't able to spend mid 7 figures or better on an order, I wouldn't give them another chance even if they actually did achieve "perfection".

 

[BreechFace]

If normal rifling handles hard cast lubed and dirt cheap soft swaged bullets just fine and the the other one doesn't, how is it superior?

In my mind it's just a different way to spin a bullet, both types with pros and cons. People who say otherwise are trying to sell something.

Powdercoating bullets is the answer if one wants to shoot cheap in Glocks.

Glock isn't the only one using polygonal rifling.

 

[hawg]

I bought a Glock once. It didn't take me long to get rid of it. My wife bought one. She kept it a few months..

 

[Alllen Bundy]

I've got to ask, why not a P365?

Glock 43
Capacity: 6+1
Length: 6.26"
Height 4.25"
3.41" Barrel

P365
Capacity: 10+1
Length: 5.8"
Height: 4.30"
3.1" Barrel

P365 w/ XL slide
Capacity: 10+1
Length: 6.40"
Height: 4.30"
3.7" Barrel

P365 or P365XL on P365 Grip Module With MagGuts Spring Kit
Capacity: 12+1
Height: 4.48"




I don't know how well it will fit your hands. But with a little bit of sanding on the front of the MagGuts magazine floorplate and the rear bottom of the grip module and it fits my hands reasonably well. Plus it's available with a manual trigger safety. But when I can I'd rather carry with the taller P365XL handgrip. I relegate the P365 to pocket carry.

But unless you have run across a fabulous deal that is just too good to pass up, don't charge it on your credit card!!!

 

[kje54]

I've got to ask, why not a P365?

Glock 43
Capacity: 6+1
Length: 6.26"
Height 4.25"
3.41" Barrel

P365
Capacity: 10+1
Length: 5.8"
Height: 4.30"
3.1" Barrel

P365 w/ XL slide
Capacity: 10+1
Length: 6.40"
Height: 4.30"
3.7" Barrel

P365 or P365XL on P365 Grip Module With MagGuts Spring Kit
Capacity: 12+1
Height: 4.48"

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I don't know how well it will fit your hands. But with a little bit of sanding on the front of the MagGuts magazine floorplate and the rear bottom of the grip module and it fits my hands reasonably well. Plus it's available with a manual trigger safety. But when I can I'd rather carry with the taller P365XL handgrip. I relegate the P365 to pocket carry.

But unless you have run across a fabulous deal that is just too good to pass up, don't charge it on your credit card!!!

I appreciate that but I'm not looking for alternatives simply deciding if I want the G43 or not. Pretty much at this point I'm leaning heavily towards not buying it and maybe pick up a G3c to compliment my G2c but even that is iffy at best. If I was to pocket carry I already own a Polish P64 which is one of my favorite guns.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Get a Glock 17L!!!

 

[kje54]

Get a Glock 17L!!!

With a brace.........

 

[Mark_Mark]

With a brace.........

just get a 1858! all the gun you will ever need and look cool too!!!

 

[JeeperCreeper]

Gen5 fixed most of my Glock issues, and I'm a fan now.

Regardless, there's no rush to get one is my advice

 

[JohnB-40]

The 43x/48 grip frame changed my mind about Glocks.

 

[Spats McGee]

Part of my reasoning when I bought my G19 (one of two Glocks I've ever owned) was that if I really hated it, I'd have no trouble selling it. I didn't hate it, actually liked it a lot for a while. That said, I did eventually sell, and as predicted, had no trouble.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Gen5 fixed most of my Glock issues, and I'm a fan now.

Regardless, there's no rush to get one is my advice

I have not bought a Glock in 7+ years… But that G19 with the factory threaded barrel and tall sights!!!! I wish they did a MOS Glock 19 with factory threaded barrel!!!! Red Dots are COOL

 

[BreechFace]

Part of my reasoning when I bought my G19 (one of two Glocks I've ever owned) was that if I really hated it, I'd have no trouble selling it. I didn't hate it, actually liked it a lot for a while. That said, I did eventually sell, and as predicted, had no trouble.

That's been my advice. Not sure if Glock is for you? Buy one, give it a good go and then decide what to do with it.

Glock's are a commodity, a known value is tied to them; one rarely loses more than $50 if they take care of the gun and don't modify it.

 

[BreechFace]

The 43x/48 grip frame changed my mind about Glocks.

The Glock 48 with the S15 mags and a Trijicon RMRc is the carry pistol that I've been searching for; don't think I'll find a replacement in my lifetime unless there is a serious innovation that comes out.

And the standard 10 round G48 mags still serve a purpose when I'm behind enemy lines in tyrannical states.

 

[LiveLife]

Of course my other issue is I already have a Taurus G2C which I love and it also has a manual safety which I also love.

If you already have Taurus G2C, getting a Glock would be redundant.

And this is coming from 1911 fan converted to Glock fan. Other than slightly different feeling trigger, G2C has better feeling smaller grip with shorter reach to trigger. If you have small/medium size hands Glock will.feel like a brick, not so much with larger hands.

When a coworker asked about a compact 9mm for wife with smaller hands, I actually recommended G2C and found the accuracy surprisingly good. When my sister/BIL wanted carry pistols, because sister has small hands, I suggested and ended up buying them hers/his G2Cs for their "Get out of CA" gift to TX. (She loves M&P40 with small grip insert that used to be mine )

 

[JohnB-40]

The Glock 48 with the S15 mags

I purchased 3 S-15s and metal mag catch a few months ago but haven't installed in ether my 43x or 48 yet. Have yours been 100% reliable?

 

[BreechFace]

I purchased 3 S-15s and metal mag catch a few months ago but haven't installed in ether my 43x or 48 yet. Have yours been 100% reliable?

I think I had one bobble when first out of the gate, but no problem since. Probably, a spring set issue that resolved itself after being left loaded. Really I feel this is a good practice to have for any new magazine is to have it loaded to capacity and set that way for a week.

 

[Tilos]

Get a Glock, just not one made by Glock.

Yes, so many double stack (and single stack) Glock CLONES out there with way better ergonomics, even with interchangeable grip panels for a custom fit to ever buy a Glock just because it feels somewhat better.
I could list many guns here, but I don't see the need.
jmo,
.

 

[BreechFace]

nvm

 

[trackskippy]

Ive got a bunch of them and never really had any problems. Well, I did break a rail on my one 17 at around 150K, and a couple of trigger springs at around 90K and 120K, but Glock replaced the frame and rebuilt the gun for free when the rail went, the trigger springs are a $3 part, and easily replaced, and the gun actually still works with them broke as long as you hold the reset, and Im still shooting it every week, so Im still pretty happy with them.

I know a lot of people complain about the triggers and seem to have trouble shooting them, but thats not the guns fault. Never heard they were a problem for a suppressor host, as mine has never had a problem with mine. And even with no suppressor sights, a suppressor mounted, and the supposedly crappy trigger, it still shoots pretty good.

 

[BreechFace]

I've never heard of any suppressor host problems either, but I'm not big on suppressing handguns so no personal experience just anecdotal.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Ive got a bunch of them and never really had any problems. Well, I did break a rail on my one 17 at around 150K, and a couple of trigger springs at around 90K and 120K, but Glock replaced the frame and rebuilt the gun for free when the rail went, the trigger springs are a $3 part, and easily replaced, and the gun actually still works with them broke as long as you hold the reset, and Im still shooting it every week, so Im still pretty happy with them.

I know a lot of people complain about the triggers and seem to have trouble shooting them, but thats not the guns fault. Never heard they were a problem for a suppressor host, as mine has never had a problem with mine. And even with no suppressor sights, a suppressor mounted, and the supposedly crappy trigger, it still shoots pretty good.

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that’s a Cool Poster!!!

 

[Mike in Western Oregon]

I vote go for it and sell it later if you don’t like it. Me, I’ve been into revolvers for a couple years, but put a Gen 5 20 on layaway to give an excuse to load for 10 MM !
Oh! And for those that complain about the trigger, try a double action revolver trigger for a few thousand rounds and you’ll think you died and gone to trigger heaven next time you pull on any glock.