Glock 43x vs 43 vs 26

[@joeynelson1468]

This should have a million views. By far the best comparison video I have found

[@davidelizabeth4933]

G26 for the win. Like anything, enough practice and the unnatural feels natural. Not all Glock triggers are created equal. Even with the same model. Try a few 26s and pick "the one" before you buy. Being able to use higher cap mags is huge.

[@shannonstewart4792]

Hello David and Elizabeth. Loved your comment the most. In the police department they trained us with the 19 and the factory trigger pull. Then our Department merged with another and they put a 12 pound trigger pull. We ALL did worst when qualifying after that. So as you said unnatural starts feeling natural after a while. Took years for some of us to adjust to the extra pressure. Btw hope you're enjoying a covid free healthy summer. Be well.

[@dalmaraz61]

I was checking out your video because I saw the 43x at the range today, and I really liked it. I was also looking at a 26, but I liked the way the 43x felt better. This video helped me, thanks.

[@AbyssalTentacle]

I wanted the 26 until i handled it and realized i could barely wrap my hand around it . I can even get my pinky on a 43 without an extension so i went with that

[@Gieszkanne]

Pinky on the 43 grip without extention wtf? you must have very small hands. But this show that these reviews dont help at all. You have to get them in your hands and decide for yourself.

[@yankeetango]

Have a 19 and a 26. Love both. Looked at the 43 and 43x as I want to stay 9mm but want small as possible for summer pocket carry. Going with the 43 which I have lined up to purchase in a few days. Can't wait to test fire and finally pocket cc a Glock.

[@DylanMeek7]

Dude, don’t complain about triggers hurting your fingers if you’re shooting in 20 degree weather with NO GLOVES. Seriously, that’s just dumb. Don’t complain if you’re the problem of the pain.

[@romanslejska766]

Thank you very much. Listed pros and cons, logical reasoning and very good shooting results. Probably the best review on this topic for me.

[@georgek1954]

nice content, thank you. I have 6 Glocks, love them all, my fav is the G19, but G26 is #2!

[@mmdennison]

I bought a G19 as my first pistol and have loved it! However, with my body frame, it doesn't conceal well for me in shorts and a t-shirt so I got the G43 with mag extensions. I will definitely still carry the 19 in the colder months with a jacket and hoody, but no point in getting a 43X when its basically a slim 19.

[@ChinoEEE]

Right ? You still get that handle print with the 43x I have a 19 n just ordered a 26. Hopefully I can conceal it better

[@MDpolo]

I have the 43 for deeper concealment and a 26 gen 5 for regular carry. These 2 give me flexibility in concealment and capacity. The 43x you are stuck with that grip length. The upside is that the 43x and 48 give us more options which is a good thing. I wonder how your comparisson between 26 and 43x might have changed if you used a G26 gen 5 instead of a gen 4. The trigger on my 26 g5 is actually very good. Thanks for the video and cheers!

[@adrianhughes629]

Been carrying the G26 for yrs. Recently bought the 43x mos and after a few range visits, I found that for me personally, I just didnt like 43x as much as my 26. My 26 just seemed to be less snappy which allowed better shot placement. G43x will probably just be a range gun. I dont trust it as my everyday carry. Yes its narrow. Yes its light. But the 26 is a fighting/combat handgun, just like its big brother, the g19.

[@daleswanson1784]

I experienced the same painful trigger pinch on my G27 Gen 3, until I swapped in an aftermarket 9MM barrel. With the 9MM barrel, a 50 round training session is fine. (part #s for the extractor and recoil spring assembly between the 26 & 27 are the same, so no other change is needed.)

[@michaelcarter8789]

You won't feel none of that stuff when you are shooting under pressure. I took a little bit of trigger guard out of the inside, and it does help with the finger problem. Yeah I worked and worked on my 19 trigger until I had it where I wanted it and a few months later I stuck a factory one back in and shot it way better.😎

[@shannonstewart4792]

Man my Department switched out our trigger spring to a 12 pound pull after YEARS of the lighter factory one. We all hated it at first. But 400 rounds twice a year to qualify makes one get used to it real quick lol. A lot of swollen and bleeding hands.

[@gunmonkey6545]

Excellent review and it helps me in my decision of whether to sell my 43 for the 43X or mortgage the house to have both. FYI, the G26 pinky pinch is a real thing, for certain hands, and there is a mag extension that solves it called mecgear I think. There are some KZbin vids on it if you’re interested.

[@Zarate27]

Just bought the 43x.. Thanks for the review.

[@34dawgsgo]

The 26 is my nightstand gun with a Magpul 12 rounder..

[@truthtold9084]

The perception of this gentleman is on point. This video says it all, there are other guns out there that are worth looking into in 2024. Stay away from the rabbits and squirrels!😂

[@dezow5674]

You guys got me started on bow fishing along time ago your videos where so helpful thank you! I still bow fish to this day I carry the glock 26 gen4 with the large Back strap and a tlr 6

[@-Cold-World]

43 & 26 & 19 are all you need.

[@campbenny]

"it matches my staple gun" Love it ! 🤣😂🤣

[@true13lefty]

I shoot glock 26 for a couple of years the trigger never every bite me . Maybe I just move my finger round when I shoot or been lucky .

[@hwclr]

You and others seem suprised a short barreled 9mm i snappy. It is the nature of the beast. I have several compacts and the smallest is snappy and the largest handles better. It is all in the physics. The bitey trigger varies from Glock to Glock, but does happen on many. Luckily I have a 19 that is nice. My 43 is not so gentle, though acceptable.

[@andyjohnson4348]

I just bought the 43x I love it the only other glock I've owned is a 29sf

[@emrebaykurt640]

Thank you for the nice review and comparison.In my opinion Glock 43X is a good choice instead of Glock19.But for conceal carry the height of the grip is important.In this case Glock 26 is the best choice.

[@Gieszkanne]

The Glock 43 has the same height as the 26 and is slimmer than the 43X

[@emrebaykurt640]

@@Gieszkanne You are right but G43’s round capacity is limited.

[@Gieszkanne]

@@emrebaykurt640 The G26 round capacity is also limited. Like everything is.

[@tomvrabel6811]

Great review. Just what I was looking for 👍

[@petecordova5662]

Which one did you say recoiled less?

[@ninjacommunity1]

My complaint about the 26 is the grip man i feel like it has more recoil than my 23 gen 3

[@guynall4025]

Was looking for a pocket carry to replace my m@p bodyguard ened up getting my first ever glock picked up a well used but reliable glock43 for 175 out the door with 2 mags and a kydex holster the ffl had it as a trade in on a 43x they said I am keeping my bodyguard for summer time carry

[@9sec2valve]

1st thing I do to a Glock is sand the safety dingus flush with sandpaper. Then under cut the trigger guard. 100% better, cost nothing.

[@nightcat87]

I cant make up my mined. Think im going with the battlefield green g43.

[@pacifist_productions]

What a great video! 43x it will be 👍

[@jg8273]

Great vid sir. 👍

[@anthonygasparini1734]

43x but what about a trigger that bites you....hey Glock engineers what the heck!

[@tzuwarrior499]

You are dragging your finger on the bottom of the guard that is why you pinching your finger. See if this is what your doing ,lift your finger a little & I don't think it will pinch. Imo

[@e-squadfoust5365]

Damn bout key holed the 43x

[@vinnier6]

Your weak hand grip sucks…sort out that grip and you won’t have all that movement when you fire

[@tac11]

Im on the fence on getting the 43 or the 43x for daily carry in year round summer attire.

[@davidelizabeth4933]

43 is more versatile in our opinion and won't print as bad in summer atire with the shorter grip. You can always add mag extensions or use longer aftermarket mags with the 43 if you want greater capacity. 43X and you're stuck with a grip as long as the G19. Just our 2 cents

[@nightcat87]

@@davidelizabeth4933 I cant make up my mined. Think im going with the battlefield green g43.

[@alvaro329]

26

[@uga83joe]

G26 for colder months and G43 for warmer months. The 43x and g48 are useless. It is the grip length. Same length as the G19. If I wanted to carry that long of a grip length I would choose the G19....15 plus 1 vs 10 plus 1. 43x and G48 has no home or purpose. Blunder on Glock for these two. Seems like they panicked on these two. And get rid of the finger extensions. Unless you can get an extra round in it get if off of there. Learn to shot with base plates, That is what the g26 and g43 were made for. To conceal carry. Oh, your ouch would go away if you hadnt of put on that cheap aftermarket extension. Just get if off of those two other glocks. If you cant just turn in your man card.

[@beaker1736]

Yikes.

[@easonridge5961]

43x makes sense for appendix carry. If you're doing anything else, yeah, not much purpose... but different methods have different requirements

[@beaker1736]

people act like weight isnt a factor here??? regardless of if there the same size the 43 is a single stack.. way smaller way lighter.. regardless a 19 is gonna print more. period ITS THICKER!

[@tzuwarrior499]

If you haven't held or shot a 43x or 48 then your comment is uselessly? But if you have my apologies.

[@144Souldier]

Glock 19 is a lot bigger and heavier than the 43x. It's a instant difference.