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Posted: 10/21/2015 2:29:17 PM EDT
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I can't speak to the 43, but I shoot my g26 better than my 19 or 17. No idea why
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Posted: 10/21/2015 2:29:49 PM EDT
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Just qualified with my 19 and 26. The 26 just feels like it shoots better, I dont know why. I'm thinking it's the shorter slide and double recoil springs.
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Posted: 10/21/2015 2:36:44 PM EDT
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I can't speak to the 43, but I shoot my g26 better than my 19 or 17. No idea why Same here. |
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Posted: 10/21/2015 2:36:58 PM EDT
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26, the grip fits me much better.
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Posted: 10/21/2015 2:59:23 PM EDT
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26, the grip fits me much better. I have both. I shoot the 26 better by a mile (so far). The 43's grip is just too small. I may wrap it with grip tape. |
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Posted: 10/21/2015 3:11:06 PM EDT
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Shoot my 27 better than the 43, but shoot the 43 WAY better than the old Kel Tec PF9.
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Posted: 10/21/2015 3:18:42 PM EDT
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I haven't shot a 26 in years, but I shoot my 42 better than my 19
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Posted: 10/21/2015 3:21:20 PM EDT
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Can't get my gorilla hands around either to keep it from squirming.
Other the G26 would be my ideal BUG. |
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Posted: 10/21/2015 3:22:00 PM EDT
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I haven't shot a 26 in years, but I shoot my 42 better than my 19 'Splain that one to me.You got little girl hands? 
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Posted: 10/21/2015 3:25:44 PM EDT
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I can't speak to the 43, but I shoot my g26 better than my 19 or 17. No idea why Same here. Huh. Don't have a 17, but I shoot my 19 better than the 26. I kicked around the idea of a single stack 9mm, was going to get a PPS and then tempted by the 43. But they don't save you much weight. Sure the 26 is thicker, but the thickness doesn't bother me. The weight is the thing like when I'm wearing gym shorts. |
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Posted: 10/21/2015 3:39:09 PM EDT
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OP...there is ALMOST no difference in size...its like 1/8th of an inch....no way I would ever buy a 43. Just get the 26, plus you can use the bigger mags in it. 43 is a joke, in my opinion. That being said, it might be perfect for you, so more gun options is always best
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Posted: 10/21/2015 3:50:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: OP...there is ALMOST no difference in size...its like 1/8th of an inch....no way I would ever buy a 43. Just get the 26, plus you can use the bigger mags in it. 43 is a joke, in my opinion. That being said, it might be perfect for you, so more gun options is always best |
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Posted: 10/21/2015 3:53:50 PM EDT
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OP...there is ALMOST no difference in size...its like 1/8th of an inch....no way I would ever buy a 43. Just get the 26, plus you can use the bigger mags in it. 43 is a joke, in my opinion. That being said, it might be perfect for you, so more gun options is always best There s quite a difference, and I am going by specs not opinion. |
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Posted: 10/21/2015 3:56:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I haven't shot a 26 in years, but I shoot my 42 better than my 19 'Splain that one to me. |
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Posted: 10/21/2015 3:58:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You got little girl hands? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I haven't shot a 26 in years, but I shoot my 42 better than my 19 'Splain that one to me.You got little girl hands? Quoted: Quoted: I haven't shot a 26 in years, but I shoot my 42 better than my 19 'Splain that one to me. I couldn't shoot it worth a crap at first; it was depressing. Then one day it finally clicked, and I was able to shoot it pretty darn well  |
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Posted: 10/21/2015 4:37:01 PM EDT
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19
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Posted: 10/21/2015 4:40:08 PM EDT
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There s quite a difference, and I am going by specs not opinion. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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OP...there is ALMOST no difference in size...its like 1/8th of an inch....no way I would ever buy a 43. Just get the 26, plus you can use the bigger mags in it. 43 is a joke, in my opinion. That being said, it might be perfect for you, so more gun options is always best There s quite a difference, and I am going by specs not opinion. There isn't enough difference in grip size for me to not just stick with my 27. G42 - Width: 24 mm / 0.94 in. G43 - Width: 26mm / 1.02in G27 - Width: 30.00 mm / 1.18 in 4mm.....that is NOT a big difference for less rounds and not being able to use the other mags. If you want smaller, get the 42 and use +p ammo. |
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Posted: 10/21/2015 4:50:13 PM EDT
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I can't speak to the 43, but I shoot my g26 better than my 19 or 17. No idea why i have talked to several guys who shoot some sort of match (paper targets) who claim the exact same thing. i have never shot a 26, i own a 17 and do "tactical good" with it.
i can not shoot bulls eyes for shit (no matter the firearm), but shoot great on "life like targets".
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Posted: 10/21/2015 4:57:27 PM EDT
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I'm looking for a 43. Then I'll see if I can shoot it as good as my two 17s, 19, and 26. They are hard to come buy in this state...
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Posted: 10/21/2015 5:00:01 PM EDT
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I doubt there's much inherent difference between the two, but I can shoot my G26 better than 90% of my other handguns, including the G43.
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Posted: 10/21/2015 5:17:35 PM EDT
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I doubt there's much inherent difference between the two, but I can shoot my G26 better than 90% of my other handguns, including the G43. I also can shoot my 26 very well, if you asked me before I shot it, I would say NO WAY, but it is a surprising little gun, and I am having a hard time finding a reason to buy a 43 when I see nothing wrong with my 26 and am very accurate with it Shit a guy shot a handgun class with us using an IWB holster and a 26.....he was nailing the black center from a fair distance....the gun didn't limit his level of skill |
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Posted: 10/21/2015 5:24:06 PM EDT
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When I shoot my 43 it impacts to the left. Its very frustrating. When I shoot my 26 its right on. I bought the 43 to replace my 26 as my ccw but am nowhere near ready to carry the 43. Its possible I may end up selling the 43.
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Posted: 10/21/2015 5:25:24 PM EDT
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I can't speak to the 43, but I shoot my g26 better than my 19 or 17. No idea why This! |
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Posted: 10/21/2015 5:27:19 PM EDT
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The same..... Fundamentals are fundamentals they apply to all pistols.
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Posted: 10/21/2015 5:29:34 PM EDT
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26. But I still carry 43 because operator
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Posted: 10/21/2015 5:29:42 PM EDT
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26 by far. The trigger on the 43 I owned briefly was horrible. Felt like 10 lbs at least.
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Posted: 10/21/2015 5:40:38 PM EDT
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There isn't enough difference in grip size for me to not just stick with my 27. G42 - Width: 24 mm / 0.94 in. G43 - Width: 26mm / 1.02in G27 - Width: 30.00 mm / 1.18 in 4mm.....that is NOT a big difference for less rounds and not being able to use the other mags. If you want smaller, get the 42 and use +p ammo. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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OP...there is ALMOST no difference in size...its like 1/8th of an inch....no way I would ever buy a 43. Just get the 26, plus you can use the bigger mags in it. 43 is a joke, in my opinion. That being said, it might be perfect for you, so more gun options is always best There s quite a difference, and I am going by specs not opinion. There isn't enough difference in grip size for me to not just stick with my 27. G42 - Width: 24 mm / 0.94 in. G43 - Width: 26mm / 1.02in G27 - Width: 30.00 mm / 1.18 in 4mm.....that is NOT a big difference for less rounds and not being able to use the other mags. If you want smaller, get the 42 and use +p ammo. Throw in the width of the holster and I think overall it's a small difference at the expense of not being able to use 15, 17, and 33 round mags. |
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Posted: 10/21/2015 5:46:47 PM EDT
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There isn't enough difference in grip size for me to not just stick with my 27. G42 - Width: 24 mm / 0.94 in. G43 - Width: 26mm / 1.02in G27 - Width: 30.00 mm / 1.18 in 4mm.....that is NOT a big difference for less rounds and not being able to use the other mags. If you want smaller, get the 42 and use +p ammo. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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OP...there is ALMOST no difference in size...its like 1/8th of an inch....no way I would ever buy a 43. Just get the 26, plus you can use the bigger mags in it. 43 is a joke, in my opinion. That being said, it might be perfect for you, so more gun options is always best There s quite a difference, and I am going by specs not opinion. There isn't enough difference in grip size for me to not just stick with my 27. G42 - Width: 24 mm / 0.94 in. G43 - Width: 26mm / 1.02in G27 - Width: 30.00 mm / 1.18 in 4mm.....that is NOT a big difference for less rounds and not being able to use the other mags. If you want smaller, get the 42 and use +p ammo. I've got a 43 and a 26. There is a huge difference in feel between the two. The 43 barely fits for pocket carry for me. The 26 won't work. The 43 is my go everywhere gun, but if I can have one on my belt I have a 19C or a 26 also. I'll take the 43 over the 42 since my 43 will do everything I'd use a 42 for, and it shoots 9x19 instead of 9x17. |
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Posted: 10/21/2015 10:58:34 PM EDT
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I can't speak to the 43, but I shoot my g26 better than my 19 or 17. No idea why Same for me too. Could never figure it out. J- |
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Posted: 10/21/2015 11:00:53 PM EDT
[#30]
43 better than the 26. not sure why
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Posted: 10/21/2015 11:01:50 PM EDT
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Same here. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I can't speak to the 43, but I shoot my g26 better than my 19 or 17. No idea why Same here. Probably concentrating more. |
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Posted: 10/21/2015 11:06:02 PM EDT
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Both equally.
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Posted: 10/22/2015 9:51:39 AM EDT
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How big of a difference in recoil and how you're able to manage it?
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Posted: 10/22/2015 9:54:32 AM EDT
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How big of a difference in recoil and how you're able to manage it? Both are just fine. Not a lot of recoil. |
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Posted: 10/22/2015 9:57:20 AM EDT
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When I shoot my 43 it impacts to the left. Its very frustrating. When I shoot my 26 its right on. I bought the 43 to replace my 26 as my ccw but am nowhere near ready to carry the 43. Its possible I may end up selling the 43. Might not be the gun. I noticed the 43 is so much skinnier then the 19 that I had some issues with my hold and finger squeeze. And Im a good enough shooter that I can make repeatable mistakes, which could result in the appearance the gun is shooting left. Most left shooting by righties is due to hold and trigger. Im not saying yours is Im just saying it might be. Its quite common. |
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Posted: 10/22/2015 9:57:59 AM EDT
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How big of a difference in recoil and how you're able to manage it? Up to a point where it really becomes excessive (and neither one of these guns is excessive), recoil doesn't matter one bit with regard to accuracy. Oh, it matters if you're afraid of it and you slap the trigger, but then that's your fault, not the gun's. Either the sights are aligned and you're breaking the trigger smooth and straight to the rear... or you aren't. If you are executing properly, then the only things which will improve accuracy are, in order of most important to least, better ammo (that your gun likes), better (more consistent) slide to barrel lockup, and longer sight radius. Everything else is just comfort. Which may help you, personally, shoot better. But it's not making the gun any more mechanically accurate. |
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Posted: 10/22/2015 11:35:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Up to a point where it really becomes excessive (and neither one of these guns is excessive), recoil doesn't matter one bit with regard to accuracy. Oh, it matters if you're afraid of it and you slap the trigger, but then that's your fault, not the gun's. Either the sights are aligned and you're breaking the trigger smooth and straight to the rear... or you aren't. If you are executing properly, then the only things which will improve accuracy are, in order of most important to least, better ammo (that your gun likes), better (more consistent) slide to barrel lockup, and longer sight radius. Everything else is just comfort. Which may help you, personally, shoot better. But it's not making the gun any more mechanically accurate. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: How big of a difference in recoil and how you're able to manage it? Up to a point where it really becomes excessive (and neither one of these guns is excessive), recoil doesn't matter one bit with regard to accuracy. Oh, it matters if you're afraid of it and you slap the trigger, but then that's your fault, not the gun's. Either the sights are aligned and you're breaking the trigger smooth and straight to the rear... or you aren't. If you are executing properly, then the only things which will improve accuracy are, in order of most important to least, better ammo (that your gun likes), better (more consistent) slide to barrel lockup, and longer sight radius. Everything else is just comfort. Which may help you, personally, shoot better. But it's not making the gun any more mechanically accurate. I'm not asking purely about accuracy. |
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Posted: 10/22/2015 10:01:23 PM EDT
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Probably concentrating more. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I can't speak to the 43, but I shoot my g26 better than my 19 or 17. No idea why Same here. Probably concentrating more. I don't think that's it, at least for me. J- |
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Posted: 10/22/2015 10:06:20 PM EDT
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Shield.
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Posted: 10/22/2015 10:12:21 PM EDT
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My tender bitch hands prefer the gentle, loving feel of a g26.
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Posted: 10/23/2015 8:53:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Both are just fine. Not a lot of recoil. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: How big of a difference in recoil and how you're able to manage it? |
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Posted: 10/23/2015 8:56:41 PM EDT
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I've had several 26/27s. Afte the 43 I'll never own another.
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Posted: 10/23/2015 9:04:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've had several 26/27s. Afte the 43 I'll never own another.  |
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Posted: 10/24/2015 7:37:48 AM EDT
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I've had several 26/27s. Afte the 43 I'll never own another. You'll never own another 43? Or never own another 26/27? |
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Posted: 10/24/2015 9:33:26 AM EDT
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You'll never own another 43? Or never own another 26/27? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I've had several 26/27s. Afte the 43 I'll never own another. You'll never own another 43? Or never own another 26/27? Another 26/27. |
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Posted: 10/24/2015 9:38:07 AM EDT
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Shot a 43 and it was awesome. I carry a shield but was pleasantly surprised with the 43. The 19 will never be replaced.
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Posted: 10/24/2015 9:44:01 AM EDT
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Another 26/27. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I've had several 26/27s. Afte the 43 I'll never own another. You'll never own another 43? Or never own another 26/27? Another 26/27. The same for me, I fell in love with my 43 on the very first range trip to the point I left the range and went back to the shop and bought a second one. It's all pretty subjective but the 43 fits my hands so well I do shoot it better than the 26. I'm not sure if I'll keep the 26 around or trade it for a 3rd 43. I like the fact the 26 can use the G17's magazines and I've got a lot of G17 magazines tucked away; I'm also a big fan of the 2nd Gen G17, but the 43 became my exclusive carry with 2 spare magazines after that first range visit. I wish Glock would have released it years ago 
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Posted: 10/24/2015 9:46:03 AM EDT
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I've never shot a 43.
So I shoot my 26 better than a 43
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Posted: 10/24/2015 9:47:36 AM EDT
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There isn't enough difference in grip size for me to not just stick with my 27. G42 - Width: 24 mm / 0.94 in. G43 - Width: 26mm / 1.02in G27 - Width: 30.00 mm / 1.18 in 4mm.....that is NOT a big difference for less rounds and not being able to use the other mags. If you want smaller, get the 42 and use +p ammo. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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OP...there is ALMOST no difference in size...its like 1/8th of an inch....no way I would ever buy a 43. Just get the 26, plus you can use the bigger mags in it. 43 is a joke, in my opinion. That being said, it might be perfect for you, so more gun options is always best There s quite a difference, and I am going by specs not opinion. There isn't enough difference in grip size for me to not just stick with my 27. G42 - Width: 24 mm / 0.94 in. G43 - Width: 26mm / 1.02in G27 - Width: 30.00 mm / 1.18 in 4mm.....that is NOT a big difference for less rounds and not being able to use the other mags. If you want smaller, get the 42 and use +p ammo. It can be, depending on the shooter. |
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Posted: 11/3/2015 1:45:52 PM EDT
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So far around 700 rounds through mine. 124 grn gold dots (150 rounds) and the rest wolf ball. Failure to return to battery with the ball and some failures to feed with the gold dots. Everything is factory.
I think I'm done with these single stacks. My 42 had issues too.  |
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