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Posted: 11/4/2015 11:56:01 PM EDT
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Send it to me for disposal. You never know when it's going to blow up.
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Posted: 11/4/2015 11:56:49 PM EDT
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Role.
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Posted: 11/4/2015 11:57:57 PM EDT
[#3]
shield > G43
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Posted: 11/4/2015 11:58:18 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/4/2015 11:59:14 PM EDT
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shield > G43 All fucking day. |
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Posted: 11/4/2015 11:59:24 PM EDT
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You don't understand the 43, but now you plan on getting a 42. Hmm, ok?
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Posted: 11/4/2015 11:59:27 PM EDT
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I have one and just stick it in my pocket whenever I don't feel like carrying the G17, G19, or my Ed Brown Special Forces.
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Posted: 11/5/2015 12:00:03 AM EDT
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You don't understand the 43, but now you plan on getting a 42. Hmm, ok? Magnets? How do they work? 
BigDozer66 |
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Posted: 11/5/2015 12:01:05 AM EDT
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So I went to buy a Glock 43 and left thinking what the fuck is that abomination. It's almost the same physically (excluding the thickness) as a Glock 26. Not sure what roll this gun even fills and I'm a Glock fan, leaning towards a Glock 42 at this point, bash away. It fills the role of being a bit easier to conceal than a G26, especially in a pocket or when you're wearing a nicely tailored suit. It is a niche gun to be certain...but a lot of people have that niche. Like you I'm more inclined to go to a .380 in that size range, but not the G42. I own one and I've shot it quite a bit but I just cannot hit with the G42 at speed to my satisfaction because of the amount of lateral push I get when I try to shoot it with any speed. I greatly prefer the Sig P238. I bought one for my mother and it's a superb little handgun. The 938 intrigues me but it seems pretty iffy on the reliability front, at least as far as I can tell. |
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Posted: 11/5/2015 12:01:41 AM EDT
[#10]
Get the 42 ....
I like mine .... |
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Posted: 11/5/2015 12:02:16 AM EDT
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So I went to buy a Glock 43 and left thinking what the fuck is that abomination. It's almost the same physically (excluding the thickness) as a Glock 26. Not sure what role this gun even fills and I'm a Glock fan, leaning towards a Glock 42 at this point, bash away. I went in to get a 43 after a year of waiting. Left with a 26. I'm right there with ya... I'm not sure what those two precious milometers of thickness saved anyone. |
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Posted: 11/5/2015 12:02:18 AM EDT
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It's a good pocket gun.
Send it to me if you don't want it. |
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Posted: 11/5/2015 12:02:25 AM EDT
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I too was excited about the 43 until I compared it to the 26 side-by-side. I bought the 26 instead. 10+1 with a 17 round reload just makes made more sense to me, especially considering the minimal increase in width. Besides, it goes perfect as a companion for my 19.
The 42 did feel considerably smaller than the 43 in the hand for some reason, even though the dimensions don't reflect it. |
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Posted: 11/5/2015 12:04:01 AM EDT
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The 42 did feel considerably smaller than the 43 in the hand for some reason, even though the dimensions don't reflect it. Insignificant differences on paper are often quite significant in the hand and when it comes time to conceal the weapon in EDC. |
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Posted: 11/5/2015 12:15:58 AM EDT
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I had one and sold it.
Nothing wrong with it, but I had no use for it that wasn't filled by my main carry piece (G19) and my "the G19 is too big for this" carry gun, the 42. If I didn't reload .380 I probably would have kept the 43 and sold the 42, but the .380 reloads are cheaper to shoot than my 9mm reloads. Factory .380 is way too expensive for me to bother with. |
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Posted: 11/5/2015 12:20:45 AM EDT
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I can pocket carry a 43, but not a 26. The extra height of the Shield means it's out as well.
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Posted: 11/5/2015 12:22:59 AM EDT
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All fucking day. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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shield > G43 All fucking day. Yep. Glock waited too long on getting in the single stack game. I also like my Trayvon Special PF-9 sometimes. |
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Posted: 11/5/2015 12:27:33 AM EDT
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Insignificant differences on paper are often quite significant in the hand and when it comes time to conceal the weapon in EDC. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The 42 did feel considerably smaller than the 43 in the hand for some reason, even though the dimensions don't reflect it. Insignificant differences on paper are often quite significant in the hand and when it comes time to conceal the weapon in EDC. This. I don't even notice the 42 in my pocket anymore. If I try to carry the 43 it's like I have fleas on my balls all day. Idk. |
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Posted: 11/5/2015 12:33:26 AM EDT
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Having bought both a Shield and G43...both are on an even playing field IMHO. The G43 shoots like a much larger pistol but carries much better than the G19. It may not carry much better than a G26 but the G43 feels better in the hand. Buy what feels good in the hand, and most importantly, what you shoot well. I personally don't feel under gunned with 6 rnds of 9mm and 6 more in a reload. Each to their own.
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Posted: 11/5/2015 12:44:21 AM EDT
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Good for you. I prefer the G43 and let the Shield go.
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Posted: 11/5/2015 12:53:55 AM EDT
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shield > G43 Yep. And I wanted to buy a 43. |
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Posted: 11/5/2015 1:08:36 AM EDT
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I've shot the G43 and the Shield. I bought neither. I bought a Ruger LC9s Pro. Conceals better than both the G43 and the Shield. Perceived recoil seems a little less. The trigger is much better than either the Glock of the S&W. Cost less than the other two. I've got 1200+ rounds through it with no issues at all. Yeah I know it's a Ruger, and it's not Tier 1 but, meh, who cares.
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Posted: 11/5/2015 1:10:32 AM EDT
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Im sitting here comparing 9mms and Im having a hard time finding anything wrong about my G43. Granted I dont own a Shield and while the SIG 938 intrigues me its just not in the cards work-wise.
I already carry a Glock 9mm so why not get a smaller Glock for off duty and 2nd carry? Both are dependable, the 43 is actually more accurate, but dependability is the real selling point. Its a good time to be buying compact 9mm's for carry. As long as the gun went bang I see about a 1/2 dozen I could learn to like to carry. But just cause my star is linked to Glock doesnt mean anyone elses "should" be. Theres some fine compact 9's out there. Its a good time to be a shooter. |
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Posted: 11/5/2015 1:15:50 AM EDT
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Mine doesn't cycle reliably, so at least you're ahead on that.
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Posted: 11/5/2015 1:18:32 AM EDT
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Mine doesn't cycle reliably, so at least you're ahead on that. Send it to glock they will fix it |
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Posted: 11/5/2015 1:19:28 AM EDT
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Mine doesn't cycle reliably, so at least you're ahead on that. What type of failures? |
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