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Glock 43

Discussion in 'Guns & Hunting' started by imdav2u, Aug 15, 2017.

  1. Aug 15, 2017 at 5:40 PM
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    LJGIbbs

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    none yet/none planned! It's perfect!
    The G43 is the perfect carry gun in my opinion. This is my 8th carry gun and it fills every need for me. Big enough caliber while being easily concealed. It is very accurate and very controllable for its size. Dependable and will feed anything. Light enough and thin enough to carry in your pocket or jacket. Carry 6+1 in the summer and 7+1 in the winter. Normally carry a spare mag but have shot and trained enough with this that I trust my life with it.
     
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  2. Aug 15, 2017 at 5:49 PM
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  3. Aug 15, 2017 at 5:49 PM
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    I have several Glocks 17, 19, 23, 26 and 43. Personally, I prefer the 43. BUT, the gun I always seem to gravitate towards for conceal carry and truck is my S&W M&P Shield in 40 caliber...now THAT is a sweet and perfectly sized gun for me anyways. Always go to a range and rent a gun before making your decision, every hand/palm is different and what feels/shoots good for me may shoot/feel like crap to you.
     
  4. Aug 15, 2017 at 5:50 PM
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    I just got one. I am pretty impressed for a simple carry piece.
     
  5. Aug 15, 2017 at 5:51 PM
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    I was looking into a glock 43 as well, then I went Springfield XDS 9mm FTMFW. Brand new in box with 4 magazines for $350
     
  6. Aug 15, 2017 at 5:53 PM
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    Great gun.
     
  7. Aug 15, 2017 at 5:54 PM
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    Agreed on AlienGear...definitely my fave conceal carry holster and you simply cannot beat the prices.
     
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  8. Aug 15, 2017 at 5:58 PM
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    that's a good deal.
     
  9. Aug 15, 2017 at 6:20 PM
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  10. Aug 15, 2017 at 6:23 PM
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    Yes. I don't know if I want to drive to KC
    though.
     
  11. Aug 15, 2017 at 6:25 PM
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    I just picked up a gen 3 , 2 mags, Alien Gear holster and a box of Hornady Criticle Duty. I'm always interested in buying.
     
  12. Aug 15, 2017 at 6:35 PM
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    My G43's big brother
     
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  13. Aug 15, 2017 at 6:38 PM
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    Meet me in Columbia Saturday morning.
     
  14. Aug 15, 2017 at 6:50 PM
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    I know, but I hate to let a gun sale get away. I am now the proud owner of 61 pistols and 6 rifles.
     
  15. Aug 15, 2017 at 7:03 PM
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    Wet okole seat cover with gun pocket is where my carry goes while driving.

    Own 19 and 43, carry 19 in winter and 43 summer. I'm not a big guy and the 19 frame is a bit wide for me
     
  16. Aug 15, 2017 at 7:14 PM
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    wilcam47 Keep on keeping on!

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    sounds like yet another reason NOT to go to California...
     
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    I like my 19, but I keep a Ruger American 45 in the truck, I just like to have the lighter 43 to carry. I need someplace to put it in my truck sometimes.
     
  20. Aug 16, 2017 at 11:27 AM
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    I dont leave mine in the truck, I sometimes take it out of holster just to be more comfortable or if Im waiting for my wife in walmart parking lot, just in case I need to pull my pistol.
     
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