Glock 43X - One of the Best Concealed Carry Guns Ever Made

[@claybuckner2928]

G43X, love it so much I bought two. Have the G43, G19, & G30S...all keepers!

[@averagemarksman]

It’s a fantastic little pistol.

[@mikeadams2304]

I have a 43 that is a good gun. I bought a 43x recently that is a great gun. No need for more capacity. I’m not going into battle, I just want to keep a threat off me. I would never even consider aftermarket mags. 11 in the gun, with an extra mag and I’m confident in any situation. Thank you for this video

[@averagemarksman]

I agree with everything you said. Aftermarket magazines are not for me and 11 rounds is plenty.

[@donaldhay6855]

Can’t help but notice you’re nearing 3.5k subs. Congrats!

[@averagemarksman]

Thanks, Donald. A little bit growth every day goes a long ways. Thanks for all of the support.

[@johnconway8492]

I have two 43XMOS pistols. Love them. I wasn’t a Glock guy and I bought the 43X. The first thing that I liked was the fit. The is perfect in my hands and the slimness of the frame is really nice. And of course it shoots beautifully.

[@averagemarksman]

@@johnconway8492 it fits perfect in my hands as well. I have no idea why I sold the first two haha

[@MrPoston]

Dude. You’ve got a really good channel going. Please keep it up.

[@averagemarksman]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@wshawxd40]

Nick, I’m in the same boat. I have recently sold, and traded a 43X MOS, and a 43X with Ameriglo Bold sights. I have seller, and trader’s remorse. I’m sure I will have another one in the future. I still have four of the fifteen round Shield Arms mags. I know several people had issues with the Shield Arms mags. Fortunately I had zero issues with mine. Thank you as always for honest down to earth reviews. You have a great channel! I’m looking forward to the December video! Have a great week!

[@averagemarksman]

Thanks for watching, buddy. It’s a tough gun to let go. Have a great week!

[@mytquin7605]

i started with glocks and then own walthers, HK's, sigs, smiths, etc. all are great guns but i still kept all my glocks and carry a 19x or glock 45 . i am a high volume shooter and like the simplicity of glocks for maintenance and the aftermarket support.

[@averagemarksman]

Aftermarket support is a major bonus. It’s also nice knowing you can get magazines at any gun store in the country.

[@r.b.5618]

I been told people either love the glock or they outright hate it don't know why, I've never owned a glock they work no matter what you put them through. Great Channel

[@averagemarksman]

I like owning a Glock or two at all times. If anything bad happens in the world it’s safe to assume there’s a collection of Glock magazines in every other house haha

[@gottalikenick]

Awesome video. I love mine. Apex trigger, PMM micro comp, Holosun eps, shield arms 15 round gen3 mags, tlr7 sub, and talon pro grips. Amazing conceal carry even with gym shorts.

[@averagemarksman]

An Apex trigger would really improve the pistol. I might have to make that happen.

[@gottalikenick]

the trigger change is a must on the 43X in my opinion. All the other stuff I did does make it shoot so much better, but not needed. The trigger though, was a MUST change!

[@averagemarksman]

@ I’m not a fan of the shape of the trigger. It’s always been a bit weird for me.

[@Jdcakamatsu9]

I just got one and love it. I’m in Washington State, so capacity is a thing. Many options for the 43X if you want to trick it out, that reliability is where it’s at for a defensive tool. Keep up the good work!

[@averagemarksman]

@@Jdcakamatsu9 agreed. Reliability is more important than anything else.

[@aidansoccer12]

The shield plus such a good gun for the price. You can find them used for dirt cheap. I got the 43x I love it. Fits my hand well and I love how slim it is. I live in a state where there’s a 10 capacity limit. So the shield plus 10 round mag my pinky hangs over hangs. Both great options.

[@averagemarksman]

That’s a great point. I’m not a fan of how my pinky misses the grip with the Shield ten round magazine. However, we live in a place where there’s no limit. The 43X is fantastic.

[@Juicey808_euc]

I love the G43x and also upgraded to the 15 rounds magazine. You can also upgrade the 15 round magazine to a 20 rounds as well if you choose to do so.

[@averagemarksman]

Does the 20 round magazine have a long extension? Making the grip longer?

[@appalachianpatriot1796]

Bought a 48 during the 2021 chaos because I couldn’t find a 43x anywhere. Sold that because I wasn’t into appendix carry yet and it printed too much. Carried a 26 until recently and now carrying up front comfortably made me miss that extra grip to grab. I bought one of the last non-MOS 43x and it’s on me now. 😊 A friend has done the exact same thing you have with a few Sigs mixed in. Always go back to the 43x.

[@averagemarksman]

Maybe I’ll keep this one haha.

[@appalachianpatriot1796]

@ I say that too, but then you already know…..🤣 and I would probably buy each back in a heartbeat if I could. Except the G44. That’s another video altogether.

[@averagemarksman]

@@appalachianpatriot1796 I’ve never owned a 44. I’ve had several other semi auto .22’s. Currently have P322 - I need to get rid of it and get another Ruger Mark IV.

[@LDimmock]

Thanks Nick. I also carry a smith shield plus 9mm and also have a g48 pretty much the same as the 43x which enjoy shooting also.

[@averagemarksman]

@@LDimmock I’ve never shot a 48. I’ve heard good things though.

[@LogisticallyMisrepresented]

The g48 seems like a good choice vs the 43.

[@mikeburklin2675]

Keep up the good work Sir, love your videos

[@averagemarksman]

@@mikeburklin2675 thanks for watching, Mike.

[@georgek1954]

excellent content! love honest reviews!

[@averagemarksman]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching, George.

[@PooreBoy74]

💯 agree, I love my 43x , topped mine with a XS orange big dot and I’ve learned to shoot with both eyes open, great sight for trying to see with old eyes

[@averagemarksman]

I do like the way the XS orange dot looks. Very easy to pick up!

[@drfeelgood12]

My wife owns a rose gold 43X, I've enjoyed shooting it. She carries it over the R7 Mako because of the weight and shootability, but we're both more accurate with the Kimber than the Glock.

[@averagemarksman]

I’ve had the R7 Mako in my hands several times and the new carbon version. I just don’t know if I like it.

[@GrimoneUSA]

The Glock 43X is an excellent choice for conceal carry, if capacity is an issue for someone then check out Shield Arms S15 Mags along with the Mag catch, you get 15 rounds in a slimline firearm, great video young man, keep it strong

[@averagemarksman]

The Shield magazines are a great addition for someone looking for more capacity. Thanks for watching!

[@philiplott4920]

I love my G43X! My EDC rotation is 43X G19 and P10 C

[@averagemarksman]

That’s a great rotation.

[@philiplott4920]

@ Thanks!

[@jimbo3214]

My summer carry is the G43x and my winter carry is a G23. Not that concern about only 10 rounds in the 43x. Thanks

[@averagemarksman]

Neither am I. I’m a big fan. That’s a great summer/winter combo.

[@LogisticallyMisrepresented]

There is some good performing 40s&w ammo out there. Good protection selection with those winter summer.

[@TMac52South]

Love my 43x 1st time I picked it up I said this is the one ☝🏾

[@averagemarksman]

It’s a great pistol. It fits my hand well.

[@jgoody9597]

December 3rd… I saw a video today talking about other carry pieces and they said Springfield was about to drop something soon that would change the game.

[@averagemarksman]

@@jgoody9597 it’s a very nice pistol. Going to be a large demand for it.

[@Thedonron12]

Awesome, my EDC is my trusty G43X running PSA 15rd mags, talon pro grips, night sights and shield arms mag well.

[@averagemarksman]

That sounds like a great setup.

[@Iamshields632]

I think the crazy part. Watching you shoot this. It's thinner, it's a half inch shorter barrel and shoots flatter than the PDP. I'm wanting to try the G48 myself. Also Congrats on 3.5 subs!

[@averagemarksman]

The 43X is a great little pistol. It’s not flashy so it gets a bad wrap and ten rounds is plenty in my mind. I’ve never shot a 48 but the 43X is fantastic. I’d carry it way before I could carry the chunky PDP.

[@Samyouell11510]

One of the better channels out man. Any plans to check out the psa micro dagger?

[@averagemarksman]

Thanks, Sam. I would like to get my hands on a variety PSA Daggers one of these days.

[@chrislloyd1562]

This will be the best gun channel in 2025

[@averagemarksman]

Thanks for the support, Chris.

[@RanTausi]

I totally agree with you , I am going to sub.

[@BoDiesel20]

I prefer the 48. The 48 and the Fuse have been my go to lately. Similar in size.

[@averagemarksman]

I have a hard time carrying the Fuse because of the grip length. I hit it on everything when it’s on my hip. But it’s a fantastic pistol.

[@hakksaw]

Great vid! Been waffling but ya sold me on the 43x. Nice to see another southpaw out there. Subbed Cheers! 🤙🏼

[@averagemarksman]

Thanks for watching and subscribing. The 43X is a great pistol

[@zarariftikhar2831]

Was going to sell my 43x but this video has changed my mind. Also don’t want any sellers remorse 😂

[@averagemarksman]

Sellers remorse is a real thing.

[@robwilson3749]

​@@averagemarksmanYou ain't lying.

[@chubbethsthunder]

Nick, Thank you very much for always giving a no nonsense common sense review. You and your family have a beautiful and blessed week. LORD GOD Bless and stay vigilant.

[@averagemarksman]

Thanks for all of the support. It means a ton.

[@cliffknoebel8528]

You should really look at a psa micro dagger if you love the 43x/48. They're everything gloch should have done, plus you can swap all the internals to oem glock if you want. I personally love the p.c. shield plus and ditched my 43x for micro dagger slide and sct frame. As i said though p.c. shield + has stolen my heart fn reflex comes 2nd lol

[@jman1261]

Sold my Glock 43x for the Shield Plus Pro. Much better for concealment, I love the different capacity options, and natural point of aim.

[@averagemarksman]

@@jman1261 the Shield Plus is a great platform.

[@joshuadjan]

Do a 43x and MC9L comparison video. It will do numbers!

[@averagemarksman]

That’s on the to do list.

[@Rusonekox9]

Amen mate finally someone with common sense and fewer complains.😊

[@averagemarksman]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@garrettlundy3959]

I’ve got the 48. The longer barrel just got that aesthetic 🤌

[@averagemarksman]

I’ve heard good things about the 48. I haven’t shot one though.

[@q4life551]

Todays gun are pretty reliable already. Glock needs some innovation to keep up.

[@averagemarksman]

Glock has proven that innovation isn’t important over and over again for the last decade. They still sell more guns than every company that makes a Glock clone. The only people who care about innovation are hobbyist. We don’t make up enough of the market to make a difference.

[@DirkJ.]

Man what a point…. When you hear those hard as nails military dudes so bluntly saying “just Glock, all I need” or similar saying, and their shooting backs it up, is one of the main reasons I even consider one over the shield plus. The way you said us as hobbyist makes so much sense.

[@MACKTRUCKHUGE]

PSA Micro dagger magazines solve the capacity issue 👍🏻

[@averagemarksman]

That’s good to know. I’m not the biggest fan of using aftermarket parts or accessories though. I just like it to work as intended out of the box.

[@MACKTRUCKHUGE]

@@averagemarksman I have 2 psa magazines and have been using them for over a year and so far no issues I am a huge fan of Canik almost pulled the trigger on the MC9LS. But overall happy with my 43X and considering they’re practically the same size, I ended up ordering a Bul armory ax Tomahawk Compact. Almost went with the a PDPF. Looking for something more Glock 19 sized. That seems to be where the trend is heading.

[@averagemarksman]

@ I’ll look into those magazines and give them a go.

[@appalachianpatriot1796]

Last round hold hasn’t always lined up on mine for some reason but it’s still new and maybe the follower isn’t following. 😅

[@joe7282]

🎯The Glock is a great shooting reliable gun but I don't understand why they don't innovate Come out with a performance center type of gun line like the shadow systems there's so much room for improvement grip trigger sights capacity metal frame The aftermarket's doing it with their design 🔫

[@averagemarksman]

Those improvement really are all personal preference though. Someone will always want a different version. Keeping it simple lets people make their own choices.

[@corpuzs]

I bought my 43xmos around the same time I bought my shield plus. I prefer carrying the shield plus because the grip has a better texture and the shape fits my hand better. But I don't think I'll ever get rid of the 43x. Actually that's not true. I might sell my 43x to get a different 43x that has some cool design, there's one called the mcfly that I'm interested in.

[@averagemarksman]

The texture on the Shield Plus is better. I just looked up the Mcfly - the grip texture looks nice.

[@YakinwithJack]

It’s the Glock 19 for I’ve sold and purchased it’s no lie 3 times 😂

[@averagemarksman]

@@YakinwithJack haha. I’m glad I’m not the only one.

[@JoeEnsor]

I seen a comment the other day that said shot show 25’ ram jet and afterburner for this gun. If that happens it will blow this gun out of the water. It was just a random comment but I could see radian doing it!

[@averagemarksman]

@@JoeEnsor that would be pretty sweet.

[@RanTausi]

TBH , I don't see it to be snappiest in your hand. But in many other videos they describe it as snappy

[@averagemarksman]

I don’t think it’s as snappy as some of the newest offerings.

[@quoththeraven7]

Every time I shoot my G43x mos next to my 365x I always feel like my 365x shoot softer

[@averagemarksman]

Nothing wrong with that. I think everyone has a different opinion on felt recoil.

[@joeyh.804]

Juice the Algo 🧃🧃🧃🧃🧃🧃🧃🧃

[@averagemarksman]

@@joeyh.804 thanks, buddy.

[@RanTausi]

Better then the shield plus ?

[@averagemarksman]

I think the Shield Plus wins for a few reasons. The trigger and the different capacity magazines being the main two.

[@RanTausi]

@averagemarksman Agree! But the sights are also a bonus

[@averagemarksman]

@ very true. The grip texture is another. Haha

[@MACKTRUCKHUGE]

43x vs MC9L video?

[@averagemarksman]

@@MACKTRUCKHUGE I had those two on a table this morning look at them. I’ll make it happen.

[@Crazypapa95]

Are the grips the same length? As far as the shield plus carries more?

[@averagemarksman]

Yes.

[@DrewBrisc1]

Hello sir, I’m a first time shooter/gun owner…I’m looking for a handgun that’d be great for all around self/home defense but is still optimal for edc…which is best between the 43x mos or the Mc9L?

[@averagemarksman]

I’m uploading a video right now comparing those two guns. Edit - just kidding. I filmed it in slow motion somehow. I’ll film it again tomorrow.

[@DrewBrisc1]

@ cool, thx

[@RedRoFC]

Can't get over the grip angle. I've tried several glocks at the range but never owned one.

[@averagemarksman]

I have the grip angle issue on the 19 but not the 43X. It being thinner may make the difference for me.

[@RedRoFC]

@averagemarksman ill have to try and hold one then

[@robwilson3749]

​@@RedRoFCDo so. It's markedly different than the 19 in feel for instance.

[@RedRoFC]

@robwilson3749 I tried to hold the 43x yesterday. Same issue, the weird angle and that block shape at the end clashes with my hands

[@Crazypapa95]

I did the same thing with the Glock 42. Bought three and ended up giving the last one to my daughter. Just too small for me.

[@averagemarksman]

That’s understandable. You don’t hear about the 42 very much.

[@richki.24]

It's December 3rd now ...

[@averagemarksman]

Ha!

[@Fifty7Chiefs]

sold my Glock 43x MOS & replace with Sig sauer P365XL spectre comp. I have no complaints.

[@averagemarksman]

Another great choice. There are so many quality options available.

[@scarface13205]

I have two! 😂

[@averagemarksman]

I love it. I don’t know why I don’t have two haha

[@Jdcakamatsu9]

WHAT IS THE GUN, NICK?!

[@averagemarksman]

Only a few days to go!

[@talega1]

[@wisco_guy]

I still don’t understand why Glock continues to use those cheap plastic sights. The good thing is they are easy to replace and tons of aftermarket options.

[@averagemarksman]

@@wisco_guy I think they use them because they are easily removed and replaced. lol

[@robwilson3749]

I can't be the only person here that can hit consistently at distance, up close, and all points in between with the stock sights on a 43x. In fact, it's difficult not to do.

[@wisco_guy]

@ It’s not so much the sight picture that’s the problem(it’s not ideal, though), it’s the construction. The plastic sights will eventually break or become loose.

[@LogisticallyMisrepresented]

We shot a gun, i cant show you the gun, itll be a while till you can see the gun,,, here's a 43x though 😸

[@averagemarksman]

Haha. It’s worth the wait.

[@LogisticallyMisrepresented]

I got tied up and missed some of the Walther stuff. Thanks for your fresh approach, @averagemarksman .!

[@OBZ74]

Nick, I used to carry the 43X and it is a great defense gun, but there are so many better options for the same size carry gun like the Shadow System CR920P, and the XMacro(same size but 17 round capacity).

[@averagemarksman]

I agree but the grip on an XMacro is at least 1/2” longer which could make it tougher for some people to conceal. The extra ammo also makes it considerably heavier if being carried in basketball shorts or sweat pants.

[@oo7-ro6bu]

The 26 wins! Smaller and takes all Glock magazines.

[@averagemarksman]

@@oo7-ro6bu being able to use all of the larger magazines is a nice feature.

[@jlinka79]

Laughs in p365x/X Macro

[@averagemarksman]

I’ve owned atleast six different P365 variants. Not a bad guy at all.