Why I Don’t Want to Like the G48 or G43x

[@evelinacristea8931]

if I stand on a roof will John come to tell me he's proud of me too?

[@Hopeofmen]

Maybe!

[@chrism6904]

I was going to like your comment, but its at 69... So imma let that ride. +1

[@evelinacristea8931]

@@chrism6904haha didn't last too long.

[@chrism6904]

@@evelinacristea8931 Haha right?

[@prycenewberg3976]

Couldn't hurt to try!

[@mdd1963]

Update: of course, now that theee 15 round Shield Arms mags are available, the Glock 43X and 48 now seem even more awesome!!!!

[@JohnSmith-bd2re]

Yeah the #ShieldArms 15 rounds mags make the G43 obsolete and with there extension you get 20 I don’t even carry my G43 anymore

[@mdd1963]

@@JohnSmith-bd2re the standard 43 is a tad small for my 6'4" self anyway....

[@SI0AX]

@@JohnSmith-bd2re I don't understand. So what gun did you replace the G43 with? Is the gun of similar dimensions. The G43 is pretty small.

[@TruckManThings]

@@SI0AX 43x with shield arms mags gives you 15+1, its basically a 43, but you can get your whole hand on it without extensions, and extra rounds.

[@SI0AX]

@@TruckManThings Oh, but that gun is a lot wider and larger in dimensions. Can you conceal it well vs the 43?

[@johngomez8508]

I'm a 6 year Crisis Negotiator and may I say, your active listening skills, motivational interviewing and suggestive communication is far above par my friend! As far as the intro goes! 🤣

[@108pel]

😄

[@jasonjackson329]

Lol man you’ve got the BEST sponsor advertisements ever. Nobody will ever come close to matching yours. Straight awesome John

[@PsychosisPC05]

You should have told him to clean the leaves out of the gutter before he got down off the roof.

[@dustoniuspollywogus8105]

yeah haha

[@user-vl9xs5dl7q]

lol. I was expecting him to jump and say, SEE! I didn't roll an ankle. With child like enthusiasm.

[@rcosatoful]

“The width doesnt matter as much to me, its the length that does” -John Lovell

[@CoffeeNo0b0514]

Ranger Rick said no woman ever

[@jeffgrey663]

#sizequeen

[@supremegoatleader7946]

That intro was the best ever! I laughed so hard. Thank you for all the hard work you put into your videos. It means a lot to all your warrior poet followers that you are willing to spend your time to help us out and help us to learn from your experience. YAY for that and YAY for YOU!

[@trynagetbanned8483]

The 43 is an awesome EDC. I carry that with the Vickers +2 extension. I like it but you can certainly feel the difference going from just a pinky extension to the +2 extension.

[@TacticalToolbox]

I have a difficult time liking single stacks of any kind. For me the G19 fits the bill perfectly.

[@traymuse3810]

@@freeze1617 we know

[@yoepix]

The only single stack I rock is a 1911. Although all my other pistol platforms are 9mm, if I’m going to only carry a single stack it’s going to be a .45acp.

[@Diachachimba]

Tactical Toolbox agreed

[@99cobra2881]

I’ve lived 40 years on this planet and needed exactly 0 rounds to defend my life with. I have 7 rounds of Hornady Critical Defense on my right hip with 6 more rounds in a spare mag staged in my left front pocket. The 43 versus the 19 in terms of wearable conceal-ability is not even a contest. I forget the 43 is there and with the 19 I wish I was carrying my 43.

[@genesis46le]

@Semper Fi Spot on!

[@mccoybyz1099]

Truly one of my absolute favorite KZbin channels, John is so good at breaking things down in a way that is much easier for the average guy or gal to understand. There are those of us who are into the gun, self defense, shooting sports world, or are LEO's and/or military and understand tactical/firearm jargon. However there is many who don't and imo get put off by not knowing what the hell is being talked about and that's not good for a number of reasons and that is why I highly recommend his channel and I myself love to watch the vlogs because it's so much more relaxed & not overbearing and it's really awesome to see a guy who knows his shit inside and out share the wisdom he gained from extensive sof training and being deployed multiple times to the "Middle East". Aside from all the gun stuff John is a incredible person and he teaches other things sometimes pretty much by mistake but are just as much if not more valuable than the gun stuff, things like being a good man, morals, respect, keeping your word, being a good father, husband, and neighbor, Civic duty and basically just don't be a dick!! I admire John for many reasons but most of all it's because of how humble he is and his drive to help others!! Bravo buddy you success is well deserved!!

[@brettdavis5555]

You make channel sponsor plugs fun to watch. Thanks for that. I’m tired of guys telling me what audio book they’ve “enjoyed” this week.

[@patrickbrady9149]

The sportsman guide commercial in the beginning is so funny! I love you guys, God Bless.

[@THutch556]

Whatever sportsman guide is giving you to be a channel sponsor, it’s not enough. Well done guys, well done. I agree completely on the 43 vs the 43x/48. You can’t make the 43x or 48 shorter and with the standard 43 it’s size can be configured to your personal needs. Keep up the great vids.

[@THutch556]

prod gbc True, the Glock 43x/48 would work out well for the states that only allow 10 rounds.

[@michalturb8895]

48 maybe...but 43X is not make a sense... In my opinion... I have 43 with 3 magazines - standard (it is too small for my hands), longer one and one with extended mag plate (+2).

[@mcb2757]

Yeah but realistically the 43's capacity isn't comparable to the 43x unless you want to spend tons of money putting a +3 extension on every 43 mag that you have. So it's a little misleading trying to sell the 43 as having only one less round capacity. Go with the 43x if you want to carry with more rounds.

[@randomidiot8142]

I'm surprised there still aren't guys cutting shield mags and 43x/48 grips down to 10 rounds, and no one is mentioning or asking about shortening them. This would take them into the 365 'two finger grip' size.

[@HoboBob]

John, I'm not sure what I like better. You're videos on gear and technique or the advertisements! LOL!!! I love it! Keep it up! :) I've never bought from them but I will now just because of the videos.

[@TheExtraMileRealty]

The Sportman's Guide intro's are getting better

[@nezhara5531]

For those who find this video in the year 2020. Rejoice Shield Arms has produced a flush fitting 15 round magazine for the 43x as well as a +5 extension!

[@michaelsuarez1656]

Night came here hoping that he would have a new video about it.

[@SullyCortez]

LMFAO THAT INTRO!!! “At worst you’d roll an ankle” - bahahaha - John you are too funny! Not only am I signing up for a class from you... but IM GOING TO SPORTSMANS GUIDE!

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

Thanks! Evan will be thrilled!

[@chancecarlton8403]

That's where I lost it too lol.

[@Noonenobodynothing]

I am glad I'm the only one in the office today, cuz that made me giggle like a little girl. 😂🤣😂🤣

[@jackcooper4936]

I feel like some youtubers are trying to hard at a funny intro, and it shows.... this one was genuinely funny.

[@509Gman]

When the balls of your feet make contact with the ground, immediately go into your fifth point of performance, LAND. You will make a proper PLF by making all five points of contact. touch them, and repeat them after me. BALLS OF THE FEET, CALF, THIGH, BUTTOCKS, and the PULL UP MUSCLE.

[@gunmonkey6545]

I had the G43 with Taran +2 pads, but after shooting the G48 I sold it to a buddy. While I never had a failure with the extended mags, I prefer the factory mags. I understand those who are going for more concealability, but I’m willing to trade that for getting a full grip (that’s just me). Also, I was blown away by how good the G48 fit my hard and how well I shot it. Bye the way, that intro was hilarious.

[@Raymo2u]

I just use the ETS 9rd Mags in my G43 with the X-Grip, it essentially makes the G43 a G43X with the option of going deep concealed with a stock mag. I do plan on getting a G48 Slide to slap n it in the near future.

[@formerpilgrim4934]

The G 48 I have runs excellent, I still shoot the G 19 better, but there are people in my family who can’t reach the trigger properly on the 19... They find the 48 utterly fantastic. I couldn’t hit the broadside of a barn with the 43, the 48 you can almost run it like a full-size gun. The 48 Conceals Way better than the 19.

[@thirdballattack]

Yeah, I use to say the 19 was for everyone. But for people with very small hands, I'm sure the 48 is easier to reach controls.

[@JTheraos]

I've taken plenty of girls with small hands out shooting my 19, and nobody has ever struggling to reach the trigger.. are you shooting with midgets?

[@codyanderson3172]

John your commercials are becoming so good it's like the Super Bowl. We're not even going to watch for Content anymore we're just going to watch for the commercials. No but seriously enjoy all the stuff you're doing thank you. I try to always be learning something new everyday and your videos help.

[@FluffPuffkotj]

If you made a video of nothing but SG ads. I would still watch it. These ads are like bonus feature.

[@RedfinPike]

I like the Pearce +1 for concealed carry on the 43. It gives an extra round in the mag, but doesn't add any length over the factory grip extension.

[@dustondoesit3913]

Casually watching this after I already bought one

[@samuelfarrell481]

Same bro

[@trentotts]

Same

[@joshuaborem7063]

Me too!

[@roadglidehoss]

Same

[@hedgeearthridge6807]

I used to think the Glock 43X and 48 were silly. "What's the point? It's just slightly thinner!" And now I own a G48. And I love it. That smaller width really helps me conceal it better, since im pretty thinly built

[@micahmarrietta2059]

I just got a G26 and I'm very hesitant to get a g43

[@phabeondominguez5971]

@@micahmarrietta2059 why is that?

[@josephpepe2607]

Love mine also

[@gunmonkey6545]

You could also go with a G26 and they will take all the mags you already purchased for your double stack GLOCK’s. I had the G43 and G48 and ended up selling both because I kept going back to my G26. Also, I found that as far as concealment goes, the G48 was not noticeably different than the G19 and likewise for the G43 and the G26. Just some thoughts from someone who has owned and carried these guns.

[@dannywa6780]

Something’s been telling me to check out a Glock 26 , I got a shield plus rn with a hogue grip and pinky extension ( stock grip was fine tbh, but I like having more of a full grip feel) but I feel like the 26 got something

[@Goldenwithaleash]

I’ll keep my 43, 26, and 19 for concealed carry depending on my dress and activity. If I didn’t have the 26 and all the accessories, I’d consider the 48.

[@davidmentier3861]

I just bought the regular 43 as opposed to the 43X or 48. The way I see it is I can get the 43 real close to ten rounds and a longer grip with magazine extensions. However, I cannot make the 43x or 48 smaller and more concealable.

[@chekkerachou]

But 15 rounds will never be an option for the 43. . .

[@davidmentier3861]

@@chekkerachou True, but that's what I have a 2.0 compact for.

[@EEDad401]

I'd like to see an actual head to head for time and accuracy between the 43x and 19 now that the 15 round shield mags are available.

[@prodbyjxff5724]

lol does it matter XD

[@marcmontalvo787]

TFB TV did one, found that its about the same so ling as you can grip it properly. Thinner grip made a difference for one guy

[@gregk1489]

1:45 to 2:08 answers the borderline click-bait video title. i thought this video might be about the glock 48 and 43x.... its not

[@robertwinter1280]

I just bought the G48, my first glock as well, I’m enjoying it and have several times forgotten it was on. Also it was a great intro to 9mm for my nieces.

[@njohnson3331]

"It's not doing it now that I show you." I tell my mechanic the same thing, but he still thinks I'm crazy.

[@tjc]

I'm clicking "like" before I even watch the rest of the video. Y'all are getting some great intros!

[@Mrgunsngear]

great video

[@bassmaster588]

Indeed

[@danielmanly7537]

Indeed.

[@werinogaitnas899]

Indeed

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

Mrgunsngear is a friend. We text back and forth regularly

[@dudeoutdoors6441]

@@LoveScottland Man, do you have ANY IDEA who Mike is...? We as Americans are free to enjoy these firearms because of those who stand on borders. Even if it was a shameless plug, and it isn't, he's earned it. Good to see you again, Mike. Thanks for all that you do. 👍

[@BDAILY365]

Audio and camera work is amazing, thanks!

[@HikerJohn316]

The G43X and G48 now have a 15 round magazine, regular size, available at Shield Arms.

[@diamondjanedoe4317]

Love your introductions! I just got the 43x and I love it! I’m looking for a holster now.

[@paladintactical8250]

I found a Bladetech one that I really like fir it.

[@wildwest5436]

Shield Arms. com offers a 15 round mag that is same size as stock mag for the 43X.

[@TomRolfson]

I'm in the SAME boat! I've got a ton of mags for my 43 & 19. While the specs on 43x & 48 are both nice, I carry a 19 in the Tier 1 Axis Slim with a spare 17 mag. To accomplish the same # of rounds with the 48 I'd have to carry at least two spare mags (the 12rd). *One tip many with 43's don't know is the Maggut(com) Z-spring with follower will allow 7rds in the stock 6 mag. 7+1 in that small of form factor still hasn't been beat.

[@donl7114]

LoL... I love that intro. I'm new and lovelling your vids. I came to watch because I have decided on a g43 or pps for my edc and wanted to see what you had to say here. But if someone could compile a list of your best intros and advertisements I would buy it. John, My wife and I are going to put you into the rotation on movie night. Please keep up the good work

[@TheComputerCowboy]

That shotgun spinning party looks like a good time.

[@phightshifter]

I wasn’t going to look at sportsmansguide today if I hadn’t stumbled onto this video. This changed everything!

[@northidahoguy5549]

I love the Vickers plus two, because of quality, price and that it comes with a longer spring. Held the G43X yesterday, and it sure does fit in the hand nicely. I’m not going to replace my original G43 any time soon.

[@fredely1972]

love your videos!! ive learned something from every one of them that ive watched. also I have been using sportsmans guide for over 10 years, they are my first stop when it comes to ammo guns or tactical gear. and their prices usually beats most everyone else in the industry. Thanks!! keep up the great work!!

[@Bones43x]

That’s been my thought all along. The grip length is the hardest part to conceal if you have a smaller frame. If you can carry a 43x or 48, just go for the 19.

[@endlesslord1985]

I love my g19 but my g43x feels so much better to carry all day it’s so lite and small. I have not carried my g19 since I got the g43x mos but that’s me.

[@jacobpetersen5662]

I'm skinny, wearing fitted clothes. I prefer a slimline.

[@47Str8]

Evan, buddy, you didn't change the world...but you did change me!

[@334erty]

Just my thoughts any pistol where the bottom of grip is not below the palm of your strong hand will cause some issue with the reload. This is why I will change to the 43x at some point.

[@willriggs8747]

Your intros are hilarious 😂 keep up the good work with the intros and of course always these great discussions. Enjoy what you all stand for and represent!

[@b.h.7430]

43x is the younger cousin to the 19 and 26..sure it may not be exactly compatible.and maybe you dont understand it. But as time passes the 43x will adapt, grow and eventually prove why it's part of the family. Love mine!

[@murphykenji]

Well. This comment came true.

[@brandonmugele2224]

John, what's your opinion on the Magpul glock mags? The 12 rounder for the G26 seems good.

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

They work okay for me. They don’t run UTM well (training rounds for force on force)

[@jkuefner4573]

The weight of the base plate it going to have little effect on an empty magazine. The problem is the palm putting pressure on the base plate of a firearm with a short grip. Unlike the 43x.

[@ericmann8563]

I'm glad to see someone else has my sense of humor. Keep sending love down range.

[@amatodap]

LOL these intros have me rolling. I don't know how your split times rank, but your comedic timing is impeccable.

[@romemd]

Always great videos John and great commercial.

[@vinnier6]

This exactly why I like the 19/26 combo...I only need a few 26 mags for carry, but I have a ton of 19 mags and they work in both guns

[@calebbroege1333]

19x mags will work in the 26 then right?

[@FBIAGENT725]

@@calebbroege1333 yes

[@calebbroege1333]

@random Person i have the 19x and have only had a failure to eject on the very first round i put through the gun. Been good ever since

[@calebbroege1333]

@random Person its good. I have one for that purpose. Still conceals with extra clothing and you get added capacity. I like having the shorter slide but still the 17 frame personally

[@calebbroege1333]

@random Person just run the 19 then

[@macsonalaska]

Also, pushing your ads with a Zach Galifianakis is brilliant!

[@jamesbabbath5306]

After watching that intro, I damn near broke my computer I smashed that like button so hard. Thanks John... P.S. at 5:41...that's definitely what she said

[@kanyeeast1340]

joe Perschke had to rewind it hahahaha. Hilarious

[@jerreece]

Length not width...

[@jeffreystoner7478]

Get yourself a Shield Arms magazine and add 5 rounds without a mag extension.

[@ultraclassic01hd]

Soon to be a felony 10 + in Illinois. Basically if you have a Glock 19 you just can't put a 10 rounder in it. If it will take a 15 rd magazine-registration and $25.00 fee. SB 107 is going to cause a lot of problems. Illinois is also trying to pass an access to your social media accounts before they will issue an FOID card. Everything is starting to suck in this state!

[@SuperWagner23]

Bad news man

[@mattliptrot7052]

I live in Illinois and it sucks

[@chancecarlton8403]

That's why I don't cross the river anymore. I used to have to for work occasionally but not anymore so I steer clear. We used to apple pick and stuff over there as well...used to.

[@RT_ok]

I cant wait until there is zero gun violence in Chicago now! .... Smdh, left Pekin and landed a southern state. Best decision ever

[@joshuaanderson2256]

@Ghost Technically Illinois is still free as of now... There arent any assault weapons bans there yet...

[@nicklewis7291]

You go above and beyond for your sponsor. That's awesome.

[@werinogaitnas899]

If width doesn't matter then what's your take on G26 vs G43?

[@509Gman]

Werin Ogaitnas asking the real questions here

[@WD-hd1vw]

My ole lady loves the 43 because it fits her hand better and her clothes are smaller... overall I don't find the difference in width of the guns to make enough difference to where I don't want to carry my 26 in favor of any of the single stacks

[@markyocum8249]

I love my G29. Similar to the 26. I prefer the extra width, but I am 6'2", 240#...

[@Rosie_C]

My little opinion even though you didn’t ask ME... I asked for the G43 and got the G26 instead. I have ended up really liking it and so often try to carry it instead of my G42, but it is significantly bigger. I would still like to get the G43 to have a 9mm that I can conceal in other places besides appendix. (I’m a kinda-skinny girl - takes some effort to hide the G26...) The width is a significantly big deal for me... also to consider is the very different grips between these 2!

[@werinogaitnas899]

@@Rosie_C My wife carries a G26. She sold her 43 because she couldn't get over the capacity difference... I carry a G19 but might go for the G26 for summer carry.

[@ChristopherSmithWHAM]

There are new 15 round magazines out to fit the 43X and the 48, but I’m not going to run right out and buy one of those guns. I like my 43 just fine, and I have a +2 extension on my spare mag, made by Concealed Concept Weaponry (CCW-MEG43). I bought it from Rainier Arms 4 years ago. It’s machined from billet and painted black, and it’s pretty nice. The mag drops free with authority. It was also also pretty expensive: $37.95 at the time. Unfortunately, I don’t think CCW is in business any longer. Anyway, I’ll check out the ones you recommend. Thanks for the info. I do need to buy some more mags for that gun. BTW, GunMag Warehouse is moving to DFW! Finding mags locally is going to get a lot easier.

[@stevbarto]

1:29 - The inset footage made my day, those dudes know how to party... until someone loses a foot... or a head, *chuckle* good times!

[@StrollaLawDefense]

Ok, I know I am late to the game on your channel, but that was absolutely the funniest intro you have ever done I have seen yet!!! Lol

[@pssita]

I'm gonna head over to Sportsman's Guide right now!

[@adjacentchannel]

Even if there was a skip option I'd still watch your ad's.....very entertaining!

[@blakebynum9934]

Im not gonna lie i fell in love with my 43x

[@tomcatt998]

Me toooo

[@FreedomandBaconHomestead]

I love your Sportsman's Guide ads! Awesome stuff.

[@WendzDarKnight08]

“I feel like this changes everything.” “This doesn’t change anything.” Haha classic 😂😂

[@alexv.2504]

Thank you, Sir for your time, I really enjoy your videos.

[@maximusjoseppi5904]

I've been standing on my roof for 3 days now trying to tell people to get training from warrior poet society... Has anyone signed up from commie MA yet for the love of Pete!? It's freakin cold up here..

[@beastlyendeavour9184]

Gay frogs turn the water brackish.

[@Hopeofmen]

Thankfully it'll be 45 on Monday. Maybe. Sadly I have no money because I gave it all to the state government.

[@dman3526]

Maybe you should spend three days improving your personality.

[@longstrangetrip3535]

Get a G43 and a G48, you can swap the slides between those two guns so that you essentially have a G43x and a long slide 43. You can invest in mags for the 48 only thereby eliminating the need for additional 43 mags …it’s what I do.

[@lapuzza1455]

This is my favorite sportsman’s guide pitch...

[@oneal3224]

Idk if someone else has brought this up yet but shield arms makes a 15 rnd steel mag for the 43x at 40 bucks a pop

[@SuperUncleRyan]

Total game changer. I was using a "plus 2" on my 43, so I was in no hurry to get a 43X....until the Shield Arms 15 round mags came out. Then of course I had to switch to a 43X with 16 rounds on board.

[@MarsWolf82]

Just upgrade to the true "Baby" Glock & get you a G26 where you can use ALL of your other Glock Double stack mags. I call that one a smarter buy!

[@traeucity6087]

Wise man.

[@rebekah-chriss-k4872]

That's what I think as well

[@Gurfi28]

I never understood why anybody would prefer the 43 over the 26. it isn‘t really that smaller.

[@mbakerlp]

Ty J i’m right there with you.

[@Jacob-ft3oz]

And if you want the extra length.. get a mag extension or use a longer mag. Totally agree with this post. With john for sure on the concealment. The OAH is the biggest issue. Glock 26 got that covered with the ability to carry a g19, or any other longer mag, as a backup.

[@birdgunter4891]

What are your thoughts on the Sig 365? No go because you’re a glock guy or is it more than that? I carry a 43, but recently put my hands on the 365. Size is basically the same with more rounds, seems like my next purchase.

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

It seems like it might be a contender! I won’t carry it for a reason I’ll say soon, but the 10 +1 is incredible engineering. Go Sig

[@ericlee1624]

If someone hasn't bought into glock yet, would you still advise them to go with the 43 over the 43x?

[@gtdfirearmsllc4759]

Eric Lee of those 2, I’d go with 43 and add extended if needed

[@144Souldier]

@@gtdfirearmsllc4759 Sound dumb cause the extension added will basically be a 43x probably still will less rounds. 43x

[@gtdfirearmsllc4759]

144Soldier yeah - I have 9 rounds in mine. Just not worth buying another pistol, especially since I don’t use my 43 that much anyway.

[@144Souldier]

@@gtdfirearmsllc4759 I feel you man.. Its really no competition, it's really based on what people prefer and comfortable with.

[@gtdfirearmsllc4759]

144Soldier sure, overall. I’m gonna he carrying my 19 unless I need to tuck 😎

[@dougharlow6037]

I’ve tried Glock mag extensions in the past and they just didn’t work. Every time I would get to the last 3 or 2 rounds, the rounds wouldn’t feed. And it was always because of the extension part. I could remove the extensions and the gun would work all day. I was really thinking of buying the Glock 43X to pick up extra rounds and still have the gun small. I have small stubby hands. But then I notice that the 43X mags are proprietary, so you can’t interchange with other Glock 9 mils. So, my question is how much have you used or ran dry these mags with the extensions, are they 100% reliable? It would be nice to go to the range and have a 22, 24 or 33 round mags as to not have so many mag reloads. Very informative video. Made me rethink my purchase. Thanks

[@antman656]

Soooo why don’t you like the G48 or G43x? Clickbait you just talked about putting o a base pas cmon really

[@ralphmowery2898]

Seemed like a waste of time video to me. I did skip a lot ,so may have missed something.

[@boyertb]

He mentioned it; the mags of the 43 and 43X are not interchangeable. So he has a bunch for his 43, and none will work in the 43X.

[@spmac101]

Your SG intro’s are epic. Appreciate the content!

[@beedubz1322]

I'm here really late. I completely agree on the g43. Love the +3 Taran tach extentions, however the 6rd with the pinky extention is just right for my hand size.

[@pistolperrynoya9469]

Great video, keep them coming! Just got my Glock 48 w/ factory NS yesterday!

[@marctaft3661]

Evan I'm going to sportsman's guide now.

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

Hahaha

[@evantemple2404]

Are you guys serious?? That’s amazing

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

Me too

[@ClayGravil]

@@WarriorPoetSociety what is that red ring on your mags? Paint? Something else?

[@viperdriver82]

If u use the pinky extension why wouldn't you use the TT plus 1 base plate ??

[@ngeegarzilla6551]

John, you’re like the Mr Rogers of guns except you were really in special forces.

[@erice8502]

John, is that red tape at the base of your G43 mags? Curious to the purpose if any at all. Great videos as always

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

So is the difference in thickness between the G 43 and the G26 really that significant that you want to move to a whole new design with all the new gear you will need to support it? Personally I feel that the Glock single stack is a solution looking for a problem that never really existed.

[@crw4372]

Have you tried any of the ETS G43 offerings? They have a 9rd and a 12rd mag available. Got one of each, haven't run anything through them yet though.

[@nicolasbenson8944]

Do the Taran extensions come with a new spring? If not, I think that is a weakness and added cost. And as to the Taran-eqipped mags falling free easier, that doesn't seem like too big of a selling point if you carry one extended mag as your backup and a stock mag as your primary. Unless you carry a backup backup mag, in which case you're back to the argument of, "If you've gone through 15 rounds and an emergency reload is the difference between life and death..."

[@nicolasbenson8944]

Disclaimer: My wife has a few of the Vickers extensions for her G43. Me, I carry a man's gun. :)

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

Haha, an excellent point ‘Your Average Shooter’

[@chrisbrownson6]

The plus 2’s and 3’s come with springs...I carry a 43 cause my “man” parts are so enormous that I need a sub-compact to carry appendix;) ...the taran extension work well, but they are $

[@gerardcomeau2160]

@@WarriorPoetSociety 👈 T-4-2 Party-Original-Pepe 🐸

[@jamestollett4568]

Yes, the TTI +2/3 come with extra long springs. The vickers come with new springs also.

[@gd8313]

You guys are great, that sales pitch was perfect

[@psychkd]

I have a Pierce grip on mine it gives the finger groove plus one.

[@mountainman.4478]

Have the same on 4 extra mags . You get +1 and a finger grove and they are cost effective!

[@SuperOtter13]

Intro was hilarious! Thank you sir!

[@buddy9577]

LOVE MY 43X. AND MY 19 BUT THE 43X IS AWSOME FOR CCW.

[@justsomemincedgarlic]

BUDDY get a couple shield arms 15 round steel mags for your g43x. they fit flush and hold 15 rounds and have turned my g43x into a mini slim version of my g19. literally any time i would usually want my g19, i can now use my g43x and have a smaller and lighter firearm with the same capacity and functionality.

[@buddy9577]

@@justsomemincedgarlic I HAVE ONE

[@wsalas13]

@@justsomemincedgarlic Great gun...but IMO... grip length is way too long to be considered a subcompact

[@justsomemincedgarlic]

Just Win yeah that’s my only real complaint. It makes it way more comfy to shoot IMO but I still end up carrying the regular g43 more often.

[@wsalas13]

@@justsomemincedgarlic Yeah...I go back and forth with my G26...mostly carry 26 for that reason...be safe brudah!

[@leopoldsamsonite1750]

For what its worth ( and may show my age), we use to epoxy a lead fishing weight in the base pad of Chip McCormick base pads for USPSA. It would give a fast drop and keep the mag a little more protected since the pad was more likely to hit the ground first. You may have to give up a round of capacity but it could make the lesser cost pad work well. That wedding shooting demo was amazing by the way.

[@fisher7897]

I honestly just watch your videos for the Sportsmans Guide plugs...

[@oregonoutback7779]

Yup, kinda like the super bowl.

[@deltakilodefense7770]

Please make sure that these intros keep coming I love it!

[@matthewt.5941]

"I feel like this changes everything!" "bro this doesn't change anything." hahahahahahahah you're the best john.

[@CycloneGunworks]

But it actually did change everything in the long run. 15 rds now AND a pic rail🔥

[@brandonjungeblut2692]

I like the video. Have to ask why was the first mag empty? The rest had at least one round in. Sorry didn't realize that was a standard magazine. Not used to seeing the red line under the magazine

[@curtwhite876]

I am going to take "attend an Algerian wedding" off my bucket list... or at least move it to the end. Too many other things to do, and that just looked dangerous.

[@509Gman]

😂 Ever been to an anvil firing?

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

That video was taken from my first day at a shotgun training course. Mostly civilians some USAF and a couple a guys from the Coast Guard. Fun though.

[@pkmachinegun]

I really appreciate your perspective and you do have valid points (ie shorter grip length for concealability) but it really sounds more like you’re trying to talk yourself out of buying a 43X by justifying the money that you’ve already spent. Which is cool, to each their own. But some counterpoints I have is, with my 43X, I’m not spending $35-$70 a magazine to purchase the magazine and install base pads. With that (I know I can train around it etc) the ergos on the base 43 make it difficult to transition to from a 19. That “Glock hump” is way too pronounced on the 43, unlike the 43X. So the 43x hit my wickets: comfort and capacity at an affordable cost. Your mileage is different from mine, so I figured I’d just provide you some perspective. Thanks for reading.

[@terrygardner3031]

I thought you were going to talk about the 43x or the 48. Not talk about 43 magazine capacity

[@robertsalyers1351]

all of your Videos about how great the Glocks are made me give them a Second chance...thanks for all your advice on everything Gun related