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I feel comfortable carrying a G19-sized (or even larger) double stack on my belt. The only reason for the G43 IMO is pocket carry. There is no other place in my CCW strategy for a single stack full sized 9mm.
I guess if you're one of those guys who has to buy a belt holster to carry a G43 or Shield and claims he can't conceal anything larger, they might see a point in it. |
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People cite the miniscule width difference between the 43 and the 19/26, but the functional difference between the two is very apparent. They might not seem much different on paper, but in the hand (and the waistband) the difference is pretty damn noticeable in my opinion.
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I feel comfortable carrying a G19-sized (or even larger) double stack on my belt. The only reason for the G43 IMO is pocket carry. There is no other place in my CCW strategy for a single stack full sized 9mm. I guess if you're one of those guys who has to buy a belt holster to carry a G43 or Shield and claims he can't conceal anything larger, they might see a point in it. View Quote And how many pockets do you people have? Granted, I refuse to carry a wallet in my back pockets because I find sitting on a wallet uncomfortable (and easy target for pick pockets) but how big of pockets you got? Left front has my keys, money clip and a separate small card holder. Then a pocket knife clipped. Right front has my Iphone and my flashlight clipped. 43 holstered at 1 o'clock. |
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Pocket carry, how old are you may I ask and do wear your pants up to your tits? And how many pockets do you people have? Granted, I refuse to carry a wallet in my back pockets because I find sitting on a wallet uncomfortable (and easy target for pick pockets) but how big of pockets you got? Left front has my keys, money clip and a separate small card holder. Then a pocket knife clipped. Right front has my Iphone and my flashlight clipped. 43 holstered at 1 o'clock. View Quote |
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If they "unperfected" the grip angle to match the 1911, as God and John Moses Browning hath revealed, you bet.
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I'd rather S&W made a mid size like a G19. M&P with 15 or 14 +1 enough to get a full grip without having to use a grip extension, 4" barrel. 2.0 improvements, Maybe a better mag base plate design that isn't as big.
You might be able to convince me to buy a single stack of g19 size made by S&W in M&P 2.0 flavor or Glock, as I generally like that size and have other firearms that are similar. But Glock would need to make improvements beyond just the single stack. Get rid of the hump, make it so it has more back strap options if you want the hump. No finger grooves. Better trigger design. Maybe more done to ergonomics. |
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It's that almost nearly that provides the basis of discussion. Almost nearly means not the same. My hand fits the single stack smiths much better than the double stacks, the difference being most clear in single handed fire. As far as carry ability, I guess 30+ years of carrying a pistol every day has proved that size and weight do matter to me. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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No because in general full size single stacks are almost always nearly as wide as a double stack. So I see no point. The advantage of 9mm is also capacity. Single stacks have their place with super compact guns. But no one should be delusional to think a full size single stack will suddenly make the gun concealable when the double stack wasn't. Because it wont. I get people wanting one but they are a niche handgun which is why almost no major manufacturer makes a full size single stack 9mm. Because a double stack full size is superior in basically every way. And the reason you pick a full size is different then the reason you pick a compact (when a single stack actually becomes an advantage). In a compact gun its a completely different story though. |
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No, because Glocks (still) look like they were designed in MS Paint. Ergos of a 2x4.
Walther already makes the perfect single stack Glock. How many people own one of those? |
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no, only glock that interests me is G43, nothing else seems to be that small. View Quote FWIW, I shoot the PM9 better than the G43 out to 25yds. |
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NO, I wouldn't buy a single stack the same size as a Clock 19, because there would be no benefit to doing so. I would certainly consider buying a second generation Glock 19 though. I just don't like the finger bumps, and don't want to pay extra to have them removed.
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It amazes me that people are still regurgitating the bs about there being hardly any difference between the thickness of the G43 and the g26/19 https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/b3/74/2b/b3742b241b15c03936a0a9910e26ba35--tattoo-inspiration-christmas-gifts.jpg View Quote |
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It amazes me that people are still regurgitating the bs about there being hardly any difference between the thickness of the G43 and the g26/19 https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/b3/74/2b/b3742b241b15c03936a0a9910e26ba35--tattoo-inspiration-christmas-gifts.jpg View Quote There is a noticeable difference, even more so after wrapping kydex around it. Funny how people never mention the weight difference, I prefer to not have a heavy ass pistol on my side most of the time. And there are higher capacity mags available these days also. An ETS 12rd extra mag is nice. |
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Buy one, yes.
I think it would feel great and be fun to shoot. Carry it, probably not. I bought a forty three. It feels great. The twenty six is not that much bigger. Capacity and magazine interchangeability... Unless it is ankle carry the twenty six gets the nod, even in dress suits. My nineteen does not ever sit the bench because of width. Always because of grip length. Either the twenty six or forty three would still win. |
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I'm not a huge Glock guy, most of my go-to pistols are HKs, but I love my G43 and carry it often. I conceal it without issue but it could stand to be a little longer in the frame. I love how the 43 is slim and hugs right up against my side while carrying it. Doesn't stick out like the chubby 19/26. I for one would LOVE the shit out of a G19 sized gun (length wise) with the single-stack width dimensions of the G43. Seems like it would offer a good blend of capacity, shootability, and concealability. Am I the only one? View Quote |
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Nope, just a couple photoshop renders someone put out a couple years ago. Oh and the XD-E would be nice in fullsize too! |
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Nope.
I'd buy a single stack the size of a G34 tho Quoted:
Making it single-stack is pointless. Then, they are basically making a polymer 1911. View Quote |
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depends on mag capacity, 10-12 rds yes anything less than 10 no.
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It amazes me that people are still regurgitating the bs about there being hardly any difference between the thickness of the G43 and the g26/19 https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/b3/74/2b/b3742b241b15c03936a0a9910e26ba35--tattoo-inspiration-christmas-gifts.jpg View Quote When they came out I compared the G26 vs. the G43, the difference just isn't that great and wasn't enough to get me to buy. |
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I get your hand fitting it better argument. Fractions of an inch can make a difference. But if you think fractions of an inch in width make a gun suddenly concealable vs not concealable you are wrong. It just doesn't. Single stacks have their place with super compact guns. But no one should be delusional to think a full size single stack will suddenly make the gun concealable when the double stack wasn't. Because it wont. I get people wanting one but they are a niche handgun which is why almost no major manufacturer makes a full size single stack 9mm. Because a double stack full size is superior in basically every way. And the reason you pick a full size is different then the reason you pick a compact (when a single stack actually becomes an advantage). In a compact gun its a completely different story though. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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No because in general full size single stacks are almost always nearly as wide as a double stack. So I see no point. The advantage of 9mm is also capacity. Single stacks have their place with super compact guns. But no one should be delusional to think a full size single stack will suddenly make the gun concealable when the double stack wasn't. Because it wont. I get people wanting one but they are a niche handgun which is why almost no major manufacturer makes a full size single stack 9mm. Because a double stack full size is superior in basically every way. And the reason you pick a full size is different then the reason you pick a compact (when a single stack actually becomes an advantage). In a compact gun its a completely different story though. Now it will weigh less, which is where the comfort is coming from unless your pants are too tight. |
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That pic looks like shenanigans, more like a double stack 9 vs. the 42. When they came out I compared the G26 vs. the G43, the difference just isn't that great and wasn't enough to get me to buy. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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It amazes me that people are still regurgitating the bs about there being hardly any difference between the thickness of the G43 and the g26/19 https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/b3/74/2b/b3742b241b15c03936a0a9910e26ba35--tattoo-inspiration-christmas-gifts.jpg When they came out I compared the G26 vs. the G43, the difference just isn't that great and wasn't enough to get me to buy. There is .18 difference between the 19 and the 43 and there is more than that in that pic. |
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That pic looks like shenanigans, more like a double stack 9 vs. the 42. When they came out I compared the G26 vs. the G43, the difference just isn't that great and wasn't enough to get me to buy. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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It amazes me that people are still regurgitating the bs about there being hardly any difference between the thickness of the G43 and the g26/19 https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/b3/74/2b/b3742b241b15c03936a0a9910e26ba35--tattoo-inspiration-christmas-gifts.jpg When they came out I compared the G26 vs. the G43, the difference just isn't that great and wasn't enough to get me to buy. The 26 to 43 is extremely noticeable. 42 on top of 43 26 on top of 43 |
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Double stacks in 9mm are small enough, especially with the gen4...... unless you have the hands of a 5yo.
A single stack .45 is what im interested in |
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Google XD-S 4.0 - its real. View Quote |
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It amazes me that people are still regurgitating the bs about there being hardly any difference between the thickness of the G43 and the g26/19 https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/b3/74/2b/b3742b241b15c03936a0a9910e26ba35--tattoo-inspiration-christmas-gifts.jpg View Quote |
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No I just wish glock made the 43 a semi double stack and held a couple more rounds
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Id buy 2 the week they came out and maybe another one sometime after that.
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