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The Annoyed Man wrote: ↑Sat Nov 26, 2022 6:08 pm I have a G43, which I occasionally carry. I do like it. If I were to buy another single-stack 9mm, I’d probably pick up a G48. Why not a 43X? Because I’ve already got a 43, and there’s not enough significant difference for me between a 43 and a 43X. What I want is something that’s roughly same grip length and sight radius as a 4” 1911, but striker fired with more capacity and lighter weight.

The G48 just feels real good in my hand.

I have a 43 as well as a 48 (technically a 43x with a comp on it making it 48 length). One side benefit is you can swap the slides between the two. So you can have the smaller frame with a longer slide. Or the larger frame with the smaller slide. I do like the 43 for when working out in a gym and I need something less bulky and lighter in weight. I also like it for pocket carry or when I need to wear a suit and I'm in a non permissive environment. I plan to get the 9 round Shield magazines for the 43 soon and give those a try.

I've carried Glock's for years so it's what I'm used to. My EDC is either a 17 or 45. I like the full size guns and having a full grip. When the 43 came out, I picked one up. I was recently out of the hospital from heart surgery and needed something small and light to carry while I walked and went to the gym. Later, as I got stronger, I felt the capacity lacking. When the 43x and 48 came out, I immediately sold my 19 and went to a 43x with a milled slide for an optic and a put a comp on it. The Shield 15 round capacity magazines had also recently came out. I immediately picked up 3 magazines along with the requisite metal magazine release. I know had the capacity of the Glock 19 in a smaller package.

If you like your Glock 19, you will like the Glock 43x and 48. It's noticeable smaller while still being able to get (at least for me) a full hand around the grip. And with the Shield magazines, you can have a similar capacity.