Glock Doctors: Rainier Arms Improves on Perfection
Quick Answer
The Glock 43 is Glock slim, single-stack 9mm subcompact built for deep concealment. It has a 3.41-inch barrel, weighs about 18 ounces empty, measures roughly 6.26 inches long and just over an inch wide, and carries 6+1 rounds. Aftermarket magazine extensions and parts (from makers like Rainier Arms) are popular ways to add capacity and refine it.
Glock 43: quick facts
How many rounds does the Glock 43 hold?
6+1 with the flush magazine; aftermarket extensions and magazines can add a round or two, and the related Glock 43X takes a 10-round magazine.
What are the Glock 43 dimensions?
About a 3.41-inch barrel, 6.26-inch overall length, 1.06-inch width and roughly 18 ounces unloaded — slim enough for pocket or deep IWB carry.
Is the Glock 43 good for concealed carry?
Yes — its single-stack 9mm design is one of the most popular deep-concealment options, balancing 9mm performance with a very thin profile.
Can you increase the Glock 43 capacity?
Yes — magazine extensions and extended aftermarket magazines add rounds, and many owners upgrade sights, triggers and slides to tailor the gun.
When Glock entered the single-stack super-sub-compact fray with its now-famous Glock 43, some naysayers worried that people wouldn’t want to carry it because of its (relatively) small magazine capacity. This, of course, turned out to be completely false as the wildly successful “Glock Perfection” formula has held beautifully with this hardy, accurate, and surprisingly easy to shoot little 9mm Luger. Of course, the world of gun enthusiasts hear a phrase like “Glock Perfection,” and think to themselves, “I bet I can improve on perfection.” That’s what the good folks at Rainier Arms have been working on since, oh, the day after the 43 was announced…and they’ve really outdone themselves.
For example, let’s look at that magazine release. Here, Rainier looks at the Glock magazine release, and how to install a complete ambidextrous release for the Glock platform. The installation is extremely simple and requires minimal effort. The conception is interesting as it offers the same options to the shooter regardless of “handedness.” For a step-by-step “recipe” for an ambidextrous Glock 43 by way of MARS device, click here! (You’ll also find tons of interesting how-tos on their blog.)
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