Many consider the Glock 19 the best dual handgun. It can do everything, from concealed carry to duty. It was a popular choice for concealed carry for years. But, when the 43 was introduced, it became the preferred concealed firearm. The Glock 19 vs. the 43X is the most popular comparison. The SIG Sauer P365 was a 10-round gun with a similar size to the 43. Glock then introduced the 43X variant with 10 round capacity. The grip was the same length as the 19 but with a slimmer profile. Shield Arms introduced a 15 round magazine that would fit in the Glock 43X. It has the same capacity as a 19. This magazine is the reason we are comparing Glock 43X to the 19. Pre-Owned and New
StockGuns.com Glock 19s. While the 43X may seem to have an immediate advantage in terms of size and capacity, there are many other differences. Each gun has its advantages and disadvantages. We’ll discuss them in this comparison. Size MetricsGlock 19Glock 43XWeight w/ no mag (Oz)21.416.5Weight w/ empty mag (Oz)23.918.8Weight w/ full mag (Oz)29.423.1Height (top of slide to bottom of magazine baseplate) (Inches)4.894.92Length (Inches)6.996.27Width of grip (Inches)1.181.02Width of slide (Inches)1.000.86Width across controls (Inches)1.331.05Glock 43X vs 19 Concealed Carry For concealment, the two most important dimensions of a gun are almost always the height of the firearm from the magazine to the top of the slide and the width of the grip. The grip width is three-sixteenths more narrow on the 43X than the Glock 19. The grips are almost identical in length. In comparing the Glock 19 and the 43X, the most important factor in concealment is the grip width. It may be more difficult to conceal a 43X than it is a 19. Depending on your body type, clothing, and other factors, it might not be easier to conceal a 43X. The 43X may be a better option for you if you have trouble concealing a 19 because of its thickness. Both guns can be carried inside and outside the waistband. Glock 43X has a shorter slide. This will make the gun less comfortable to carry in your appendix. This may seem counterintuitive but the bulk of the 43X’s weight will be above the beltline. Your stomach will push the gun’s grip forward, and gravity will pull the grip away. This will push the gun’s muzzle into your groin. Longer slides make it easier to carry guns like the 43X. You can carry a Glock 43X in an Glock 48-length gun holster. This will make it much more comfortable. Pre-owned and new
Glock Glock 43x’s in StockGuns.com. Another important factor for concealed carry is the weight. This is not as important if you have a gun that has a sturdy belt and good pants. But if you have a gun that has something like gym shorts, it can be a significant issue. The Glock 43X weighs in at four ounces less than the 19. The importance of a magazine will vary depending on its type. Let’s say you have a 43X and a center-Glock magazine. A loaded 19-round gun will weigh six ounces less than the 43X. The gun will still be six ounces lighter than a loaded 19. This is a significant difference when you carry the gun all day. Ergonomics Overall, ergonomics are crucial to the firearm’s control. Many people prefer ergonomics that feel good in their hands. Although it is important to feel good, it is not the most important thing to watch out for. You need to ensure that the gun’s ergonomics allow you to shoot it well. Frame The frames of Glock 19 and 43X are very different. We will compare the Glock Gen5 and the 43X. The Gen5 Glocks can cause additional back stress. The grip can be thought of as your small backstrap. You can then add medium or large ones. This is not possible on the Glock 43X. The 19 also features large and medium straps with a beavertail. The 19’s backstraps will increase trigger reach. This is a great feature for people with larger hands. These guns are almost identical in terms of ergonomics, except for the weapon’s width. The Glock 19 is more comfortable for me because I have larger hands. The Glock 19 feels great, but the 43X is just as good. The Glock 43X is more suitable for smaller hands. However, if you have larger hands, you will find the Glock 19 to be the better choice. New and pre-owned
StockGuns.com Glock 19s There is no difference in the length or how many fingers you can place on the grip. I have medium-large hands and the grips of the 19 and 43X fill up identically. Texture The Glock 43X’s Gen5 texture is similar to the 19 The texture is the same, but the Gen5 19 feels a bit more aggressive. It could just be that the grip is wider, and I can get a more authoritative grip. Slide The slide on the Glock 43X is narrower. Both the Glock 19 as well as 43X have forward-cocking serrations that are excellent. The 19 slide is easier to rack because it’s wider and easier to grab. Sights These guns have almost identical sight options. Glocks will have the most common sights, which are the factory’s plastic slot fillers. These slot fillers lower the gun’s price so you can have the sights you want and not waste a good set. Glock 19 has more factory options than the Glock 19. This includes Ameriglo. These sights are excellent and shooters will not be disappointed. Aftermarket These two sights are almost identical. Technically, the Glock 19 sights will fit the 43X, however most will hang out on the sides. As long as you have the correct sight height, the front sights can be interchanged 100%. Both new and pre-owned
Glock Glock 43x’s in StockGuns.com Both guns have tons of aftermarket options. However, you will see more Glock 19 rear options for the 43X than for the 43X. Red-Dot Optics Both Glock 19 and 43X are available in MOS versions. The Glock 43X MOS has a rail that is different from the regular model. There are many options for mounting the Glock 19 onto factory MOS plates. Mount almost any optic designed for handguns to the Glock 19 can be mounted. Glock 43X options are more limited. The Glock 43X MOS was designed using the Shield mounting pattern. However, they have added a recoil boss so it can be used with a shield optic. I believe this is an oversight by Glock. This is something I believe was decided in Europe vs. the American facility. The American facility probably knows that Glock’s success is largely dependent on the aftermarket. These recoil bosses have limited the aftermarket options, removing the option to use the gun with the popular SIG ROMEO zero or Holosun 507K. You can also purchase aftermarket mounting plates, but they will increase the height of your optics. Multiple shops can modify the Glock 43XMOS mounting system to fit the red-dots mentioned earlier. Controls These guns have almost identical controls, with a few exceptions. Trigger These guns have triggers that are quite different from what you might expect. The Glock 43X trigger is more rigid than the 19, while the 19 has a more rolling break. The reset of these triggers is almost identical, with the only difference being the triggers’ break. Technically, the Glock 43X is a Gen4-style gun. The trigger matches. I would love to see Glock upgrade their 43X to a Gen5 trigger. Slide Lock This gun’s slide lock will make the biggest difference in terms of controls. The Gen5 Glock 19 has an adjustable slide stop, while the 43X has it on the left-hand side. Both stops are easy to reach and almost identical in every way. The slot stop on the Glock 19 is a bit more difficult to use because the frame and slides are a little wider. Magazine Release Both guns have reversible magazine release. The Glock 19 Gen5’s release is a little more round and I find it easier to use. They are both a bit difficult to reach for some users. To drop the magazine, you’ll likely have to loosen your grip on the Glock 19 than the 43X. These releases can be reversed or replaced by another option. Magazine Well The Glock43X does not have a magazine well. The magazine well is only slightly angled, while the Glock 19 Gen5 has an enormous bevel inside that allows for fast feeding of magazines. This magwell is one of the best in its class, and I love what Glock has done with it. Quality These guns are Glocks, and they are almost identical in quality. The Gen5 guns seem slightly more expensive than the Gen4, but that’s just my opinion. These guns are so close together that it’s difficult to tell the difference. Both new and pre-owned
StockGuns.com aftermarket Glock 19s There will be more options for the Glock 19 than the 43X, which has only been available since the 90s. Despite this, you probably have 80-90 percent of the options available for the 43X. Both guns have huge aftermarkets. Aesthetics The Glock 19 is more balanced. I find the slot and barrel of the 43X a little too short for my liking, but you may like it differently. Shooting These guns are simply stunning. The Glock 19 is a more comfortable firearm to shoot. The Glock 19 is a much more snappy firearm. The 43X, however, is a much more powerful firearm. Both new and pre-owned
Glock Glock 43x’s in StockGuns.com I don’t think your hands are too small to grip the grip on the Glock 19. However, most users will find the 19 much easier to shoot than the Glock 43X. The Glock 43X can still be hit well, but it requires a lot more effort. The 19 is so much easier to shoot if you have it next to a 43X. It’s almost as if you were switching from a full-caliber centerfire gun, to a.22. It is a significant difference. Price/Value: The Glock 43X MSRP is $538 for the standard version and $582 for its optics-ready variant. You can also find the standard 19 at $647, while the MOS version is $745. Pre-Owned and New
Glock 19s On StockGuns.com Street Prices on these are lower. The 43X is more versatile than the 19, and can be concealed easily. It could also be used as a home defense weapon. The Glock 43X may be a better choice if price is a concern. It all depends on what you want in a gun. Pros/Cons Glock 19, Pros ShootabilityStock CapacityAftermarket optionsGlock 19 Cons Glock43X Pros ConcealabilityGlock43X Cons ShootabilityLike this…
