Glock 43, upgrades

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Jarhead5811

Discussion Starter · Jun 24, 2016 (Edited)

Well, I've had this thing for a little while and early on I got Magguts kits for the two magazines. I even managed to get a pawn shop to swap my finger extension for the flat baseplate they had, to make both mags 7+1 with flush mags:
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This makes the gun very concealable without being limited to the factory 6 round mag. Functionality seems unaffected after 150 rounds through them.

Of course Glock factory sights really suck and although I've tolerated them for a while I didn't want to have to get someone else to install them so I ordered a sight pusher from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016PAJ8WE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xoqBxbQAVGA6R
It's nothing fancy, a pretty cheap tool but did the job quickly and easily. (I've also got a brass/nylon hammer and some calipers ordered to fine tune them.)

So, the sights I chose are TruGlo TFX, Tritium/Fiber Optic sights:

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I have also liked the idea of adding a laser but I wanted to hold out for the Crimson Trace Green Laserguard For Glock 43 w/Blade Tech IWB holster. I already had the regular Blade Tech IWB holster and like it. So this seemed like the perfect combo. After getting it I still think so.

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The laser is incredibly bright and can easily be seen in full daylight. It's actually almost too bright in a dark setting.

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I'm a happy guy.

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gunsinger

· #2 · Jun 24, 2016

Nice work

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I'm a Rebel

· #3 · Jun 24, 2016

I like the sights but I'm just not a fan of lasers... Prefer red dots

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jakeg823

· #4 · Jun 24, 2016

Add some Talon grips to it and you'll be good to go.

Good choice on the laser. I don't like the Streamlight TLR6 at all, which seems to be what everyone is going with. I've never seen much use for a laser, but if you have to have one, something like the Crimson Trace that you don't have to think about is the way to go.

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22lrfan

· #5 · Jun 24, 2016

Mine is set up the same way, TruGlo TFX and green Crimson Trace. Added the Ghost connector and it made a world of difference in the trigger pull. I have the Pearce +1 extension on both mags and have had no feeding issues. Mine stays in a Sticky pocket holster.

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Jarhead5811

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jun 24, 2016

Added TFX to the 27 as well:

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I'm a Rebel said:
I like the sights but I'm just not a fan of lasers... Prefer red dots

Yeah, this is my first laser. If I like it I may get one for each of my other two Glocks. My Wife already wants one for our LCP, and maybe her XDS 9mm. I'm still not sure what I think about it. I will say that it's not noticeable, as far as carry goes. It comes on when you grip the pistol and I have it to where it's mostly obscured, by the sights, when you have proper sight picture.

jakeg823 said:
Add some Talon grips to it and you'll be good to go.

Good choice on the laser. I don't like the Streamlight TLR6 at all, which seems to be what everyone is going with. I've never seen much use for a laser, but if you have to have one, something like the Crimson Trace that you don't have to think about is the way to go.

I looked at those but, from what I read, CT are the Leupold of the laser world. Also, online reviews are overwhelmingly positive on most CT products, including this one.

22lrfan said:
Mine is set up the same way, TruGlo TFX and green Crimson Trace. Added the Ghost connector and it made a world of difference in the trigger pull. I have the Pearce +1 extension on both mags and have had no feeding issues. Mine stays in a Sticky pocket holster.

I think I lucked out on the trigger of mine. I doesn't seem any worse than my 27, which still has the factory connector. I'll probably leave the 43 stock as long as I'm carrying appendix. My boys already draw up, a little, every time I holster the weapon.

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Jarhead5811

Discussion Starter · #7 · Jun 24, 2016

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Moved off to the side to show where the laser is in the sight picture.

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The laser is very visible even in sunlight on a light background. I'm impressed.

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I need to shoot it to make sure it's on but damn it's hot and I'm on my own, with three kids, right now.

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Hrdnox

· #8 · Jun 26, 2016

Nice job Jarhead. I really like my little 43. Don't shoot quite as well with it as I do with my others, but I get close enough. Think my trigger may be the full 8lbs, because I tend to pull low left about 4". I can compensate, but wish it was a little smoother. Mine's bone stock, except for another spare mag and a couple of Pierce +1 extensions. With a spare mag in tow, I feel very well armed with it. I think it'll be one I keep.

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Jarhead5811

Discussion Starter · #9 · Jun 26, 2016

Hrdnox said:
Nice job Jarhead. I really like my little 43. Don't shoot quite as well with it as I do with my others, but I get close enough. Think my trigger may be the full 8lbs, because I tend to pull low left about 4". I can compensate, but wish it was a little smoother. Mine's bone stock, except for another spare mag and a couple of Pierce +1 extensions. With a spare mag in tow, I feel very well armed with it. I think it'll be one I keep.

Yeah, I'm really liking mine. Until the last few weeks, it has strictly been a BUG, but I've gone to only carrying it, most of the time. I'm not posting my 27 or 22 up for sale, or trade, anytime soon.

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jakeg823

· #10 · Jun 26, 2016

Jarhead5811 said:
Yeah, I'm really liking mine. Until the last few weeks, it has strictly been a BUG, but I've gone to only carrying it, most of the time. I'm not posting my 27 or 22 up for sale, or trade, anytime soon.

Don't do it. I sold my 26 and have regretted it ever since. Had it been a Gen4 it would've stayed for sure.

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Jarhead5811

Discussion Starter · #11 · Jun 26, 2016

jakeg823 said:
Don't do it. I sold my 26 and have regretted it ever since. Had it been a Gen4 it would've stayed for sure.

They are both Gen4s and I'm not getting rid of them anytime soon. I am eyeballing those new Lonewolf Alphawolf 9mm conversion barrels for them.

I have never gotten rid of a weapon and not regretted it.

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Hrdnox

· #12 · Jun 26, 2016

Jarhead5811 said:
Yeah, I'm really liking mine. Until the last few weeks, it has strictly been a BUG, but I've gone to only carrying it, most of the time. I'm not posting my 27 or 22 up for sale, or trade, anytime soon.

Out of all the various guns I've owned, I now only have a 19 and the 43. Don't think either of them are going anywhere anytime soon. Both are as boring a shooter as most Glocks are, but, they go bang every time I pull the trigger and cleaning both up takes a very short amount of time. Got one in the bedroom with a tac light mounted and the other is the living room/carry model. Of the 70+ or so handguns I've owned during the last 5 years or so, I think these two fit much better than any of the rest. Can't say I regret buying any of the others, because they were a blast to shoot and a great learning experience, but I'm happier now with what I've got and I don't worry too much about some thug stealing them. Both can be easily replaced for a nominal fee. When I had about 17 or 18 in my mobile home, I worried way to much about them. For some strange reason I don't exactly understand, I shoot the 26 better than anything I've had in my hand, but what I have now makes much more sense. If I could mount a light on a 26, I'd probably still own one, but the 43 fits the rest of that bill pretty nicely. I like it and would recommend it to any one who's recoil sensitive, especially a woman. Right size and very easy to handle.

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Jarhead5811

Discussion Starter · #13 · Jun 27, 2016 (Edited)

I really like mine and I find it surprisingly pleasant to shoot but it'll never replace my larger pistols. For summer carry it may be my primary but I still really like my 22 and 27. Getting 9mm conversion barrels, magazines, and associated parts, for them has moved to the top of my firearms related "to do" list. A Gen4 Glock 19 might be nearly as cheap as the combined total of the conversion parts for two pistols. This may lead me down that path.

...but then again, I can piecemeal the conversion stuff...

...we'll see.

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22lrfan

· #14 · Jun 28, 2016

I've had a bunch of Glock and still have about a half dozen. The trigger pull on all them has been around the 5 1/2 lbs that they advertise. I was really disappointed in the 43. I just went and looked at my notes. 14 trigger pulls on my scale averaged 8 lb 9 oz with a variation from high to low of over a pound. After adding the ghost connector and polishing everything 10 pulls averaged 5 lb 8 oz with a variation of 4 oz. It's so much smoother that it feels lighter than that.

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Jarhead5811

Discussion Starter · #15 · Jun 28, 2016

22lrfan said:
I've had a bunch of Glock and still have about a half dozen. The trigger pull on all them has been around the 5 1/2 lbs that they advertise. I was really disappointed in the 43. I just went and looked at my notes. 14 trigger pulls on my scale averaged 8 lb 9 oz with a variation from high to low of over a pound. After adding the ghost connector and polishing everything 10 pulls averaged 5 lb 8 oz with a variation of 4 oz. It's so much smoother that it feels lighter than that.

Without a trigger scale I can't tell you what my 43 pulls but it sure doesn't seem any worse than my 27. The 3.5 connector in my 22 is noticeably better than both. I'll probably still upgrade the trigger in those two, eventually.

PWB

· #16 · Jun 29, 2016

I’ve never been a big fan of small autos. About the smallest I thought I would go is a Glock 27 or a Smith and Wesson Model 36. I own several different models of Glock; mostly in .40 and .45. A few months ago I bought a Glock 19 since I didn’t have anything in 9mm and felt like it would be a good addition to my collection. Like my G-23, the G-19 is an excellent EDC pistol, not too big and not too small. I overcame my reluctance towards small autos and recently purchased a G-43. Wasn’t sure I would like it until I took it to the range. I was pleasantly surprised. For a small frame pistol it shoots and handles very well. The only change I’ve made to the 43 is to add Tarran Tactical +2 magazine kit. This magazine works without a hitch. I plan to leave the Glock sights on the 43 for now. I am planning to replace the sights on my 23 and maybe other models with the TruGlo or a similar sight. I have TruGlo’s on my Kimber and Ruger GP-100 and really like them. Much easier to see with current issued aging eyeballs!!!

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Jarhead5811

Discussion Starter · #17 · Jun 29, 2016

PWB said:
I’ve never been a big fan of small autos. About the smallest I thought I would go is a Glock 27 or a Smith and Wesson Model 36. I own several different models of Glock; mostly in .40 and .45. A few months ago I bought a Glock 19 since I didn’t have anything in 9mm and felt like it would be a good addition to my collection. Like my G-23, the G-19 is an excellent EDC pistol, not too big and not too small. I overcame my reluctance towards small autos and recently purchased a G-43. Wasn’t sure I would like it until I took it to the range. I was pleasantly surprised. For a small frame pistol it shoots and handles very well. The only change I’ve made to the 43 is to add Tarran Tactical +2 magazine kit. This magazine works without a hitch. I plan to leave the Glock sights on the 43 for now. I am planning to replace the sights on my 23 and maybe other models with the TruGlo or a similar sight. I have TruGlo’s on my Kimber and Ruger GP-100 and really like them. Much easier to see with current issued aging eyeballs!!!

Yeah, the Taran +2s are interesting but I'm not sure if they're $40 worth of interesting.

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jakeg823

· #18 · Jun 29, 2016

Jarhead5811 said:
Yeah, the Taran +2s are interesting but I'm not sure if they're $40 worth of interesting.

I have the +1 and +2. No issues. But having trouble justifying buying a second set. They're very nice though.

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Jarhead5811

Discussion Starter · #19 · Jun 29, 2016

I was thinking I'd wait for a cheaper, polymer based solution. 7+1, with the Magguts in my two mags, I'm only interested in +2, or more, extensions.

Otherwise, I figure I'll just get a few more mags for range use and leave them as factory 6 rounders. I do like the smallness of the flush mags, the altered grip has gotten pretty comfortable to me.

Jarhead5811

Discussion Starter · #20 · Jul 1, 2016 (Edited)

Jarhead5811 said:
(I've also got a brass/nylon hammer and some calipers ordered to fine tune them.)

I finally got the calipers and, hammer. Surprisingly, the sights were nearly centered.
Considering my half ass eyeballing method I was impressed.

I'm planning on getting these two pistols (27 & 43) out tomorrow and shoot them to confirm they are zeroed. My two new 10 inch plates from @phillipd will get used for the first time, as well.

I'm now of the opinion that anyone, that is the slightest bit mechanically inclined, shouldn't even think about having someone else install their sights. Oh, I also think, at least for me, the hammer and calipers would have been sufficient, for this particular occasion. Of course, I still think having the sight pusher is worthwhile. Especially for removing old sights without damaging them.

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