![]() The design incorporates the standard Glock slide lock that’s actually somewhat small for any gun. The magazine catch of both guns is reversible and can be set up for right and left-handed shooters. Both guns also have a bit of a lip or beavertail to keep the slide from riding the hand and causing slide bite. This makes the entire setup much more comfortable. The longer grip of these two guns means they are easier to hold and easier to control. The Glock series of handguns all have very similar ergonomics. We have a full Sig P365XL vs Glock 43X comparison on our blog if you’re interested in that article. If you compare these Glocks to the Sig P365XL, the G43X is a bit shorter than the Sig and the G48 is a bit longer. The shorter length also makes it easier to carry and slightly faster to draw. However, the shorter slide and barrel means the gun weighs 2 ounces lighter than the larger G48. The shorter the barrel and slide mean you have a shorter overall sight radius, which makes the gun harder to shoot accurately. The Glock 43X has a 3.41-inch long barrel and an overall length of 6.5 inches. ![]() The Glock 43X is identical to the Glock 43 when it comes to length. This is a little longer than a Glock 19 barrel and totals 106mms which luckily enough makes it long enough to import into Canada who has a 105mm barrel length requirement. The G48 is the bigger gun, and it has a 4.17-inch barrel length. The barrel length and then the overall length is where we see a number of differences. It’s wide enough to grip and thin enough to conceal easily. The same frame equals the same thin width at only 1.10 inches wide. They also both have the same overall height due to the fact they use the same grip, so they are both 5.04 inches tall. For example, both guns have a 10 round capacity, and both guns are in 9mm. The G43X’s slide ends at the frame, and this does present an overall cleaner look in my opinion.Īs similar as these two guns are they do diverge a bit more when it comes to their specs. Like the G45 this is a new addition that might become standard sooner than later.īoth guns look great, and the G43X may look better to some. What’s also interesting in terms of fit is the presence of front serrations on the guns. They stand out in a sea of black slides and black polymer grips. Stainless always looks better than black, and the G48 and G43X are certainly eye-catching guns. The finish was also chosen because it is eye-catching. This is critical because the gun will be pressed against the body and exposed to sweat when it is being carried in deep concealment. First, the finish is tough and extremely resistant to salt and corrosion in general. I spoke with Glock at SHOT Show, and the PVD finish was chosen for a couple of reasons. Mass production is a lot easier when you are making one frame for two guns.īoth guns have a silver or stainless steel colored PVD finish. The Glock 48 overhangs slightly over the edge of the frame. Both guns utilize the same exact frame, and the big difference is the slide. Glock is a master of mass production, and it shows in these two guns.Įverything is clean and well designed and well-cut. They are identical when it comes to fit and finish. It seems to be a staple of the single stack series. I am really glad they went with the Gen 5 grip without finger grooves. Glock 48 vs Glock 43X: Fit and Finishīoth guns are the famed polymer Glock frame. With both range time and handling time down, I feel like we need to compare the two and identify the strengths and weaknesses of both platforms.īy the way, we have a full Glock 48 MOS review and a full Glock 43X MOS review on our blog too. Now as a self-professed internet gun expert I am rarely wrong, but this time I was happily wrong. I spent more time that I thought I would with both guns.Īdmittedly neither pinged my interest before SHOT and I went to range day just to see what all the buzz was about. At the Industry Day at the Range, we were able to put lead downrange with both guns, and later at the show, we could run our grubby little hands all over them. It was at the biggest firearms industry trade show in the world, SHOT Show that we got our first hands-on with both guns. Are you curious about the differences between the Glock 48 vs Glock 43X? Read on to find out all the details. They are both thin, single-stack guns with a similar finish, and they are in the same caliber. 2020 gave us the first introduction of two guns at one time, both sharing a ton of similar features. Glock has always been slow with introducing new guns, but in the last few years, they’ve stepped on the gas and propelled towards bringing out new guns every year. More Glocks to choose from is always a good thing. Glock blew our minds when they added more Slimline Pistols to their lineup with the Glock 48 and Glock 43X.
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