The Best Modifications And Setup For The Glock 43x

[@spnfirearms]

Hit that like button please! This channel doesn’t receive many donations so it helps keep the channel going! Respect

[@americanhomeownerwithajob6940]

What grips are those dude? I can't make them out in the audio lol, thx

[@CowboyRibeye]

Handle It Grips ​@@americanhomeownerwithajob6940

[@ray.d.oeaux1230]

Stick with OEM for your Every Day Carry (EDC). 10 rounds is sufficient. And the the Beltless IWB holster (with the ULTICLIP) by Blacksmith Tactical is a must. The purpose of EDC is to keep things simple, and minimal.

[@JulesCreditGiant]

Thanks for holster!

[@mikelasa5173]

Good info bro! I didn’t realise that it’s not a good idea to use polymer mags after switching to the Shield Arms. Also just received my first Edge series grips and will install them tomorrow. So far it’s Interesting how they figured out what seems to be the perfect combination of sandpaper and Rubber Thanks for that. BTW, I also have thousands of rounds through the Shield Arms with zero issues! Keep the awesome vids coming!

[@spnfirearms]

Thanks man! I appreciate it. And same here, the shield arms mags are great. And they do take some getting used to that’s for sure. And yeah I didn’t realize it either until I started having issues getting the mags to drop at the range but it makes sense!

[@kurtp5379]

Been carrying a Glock for over thirty years. And a 43X for the last three. Stick with OEM magazine's for EDC. Far too many reports of malfunctions with the steel mags to depend your life on! I find that the rubber Talon grip wrap works the best for CCH. Good luck.

[@spnfirearms]

Thanks man. I don’t carry my 43x. And the edge series is the best imo!

[@TheAceBase]

@@spnfirearms so what is the point of your 43x

[@paulhat3310]

Funny- I’ve had my 19 for over 30 years too- soon to get the 43X….can’t wait! 🎉

[@TheJedi270]

Why do people get so butt hurt over their guns? Simply put I absolutely agree with the comments. I’m 55 years old, I’m a combat vet, you don’t need the five rounds just carry an extra mag that IF you’re in a street battle,(doubtful) you’ll feel better. Learn to change a mag and stop buying into marketing. Shield mags are way over priced and never in stock. And if you bought OEM’s and now can’t use em’ then you’re out even more money. But I digress it is your money.

[@ShawnShipstad]

Bingo. I have Talon grips on everything.

[@GurmanM24]

this was a great, concise video

[@spnfirearms]

Thanks man, respect

[@1984keen]

I EDC a 43x and only changed slide stop to Vickers extended and upgraded sights. It's perfect. Tulster oath keeps it snug and ready. More ammo is all I'll do to it.

[@scottamy6496]

I have the HandleIt Edge grips and Ameriglo I-Dot sights on my G43X and I also run the factory magazines, just can't trust the Shield Arms magazines. It's a fantastic pistol and I carry in a Tenicor Velo4 appendix holster, great combination and the best holster money can buy!

[@spnfirearms]

Great choices man, respect

[@Timmy2Tough]

Love my i Dots on my Pfc9. The ones he shows in this video are definitely nice and I do like the line, but I wanted white dots during the day, green in the dark.

[@rm4googol930]

Do you carry a spare mag

[@dylanalfordy7392]

The shield arms gen 3 mags are great. Have heard all kinds of complaints about the gen 1 & 2 versions but I haven’t had a single issue out of them.

[@TheJedi270]

I totally agree shield arms is an absolute wonderful mag. Now the metal will chew the oem’s but for me I don’t need the extra 5 rounds. I do have OEM mags with an extension but I don’t carry those. So for the money i simply don’t buy into the “need” for the extra 5 I just carry an extra mag so 21 on tap, which the chances of me needing that is slim and none. I can’t justify paying the crazy high price for a shield mag that half the time isn’t in stock anyway, and loose the use of my $20 OEM’s the cost just negates the shield for me when they’re just not in my opinion needed at all.

[@spnfirearms]

Yup facts! Well said.

[@scottfrench6128]

All I changed was the factory sights to night sights and added Talon grip. Zero malfunctions.

[@darylhopkins9796]

I love Glock. I keep mine stock except for the sights. Sights upgrade is well worth the investment.

[@codyjenn8785]

Great video I love the glock 43x I got the same exact all black glock 43x I put rubber texture talon grips on it I still need to get night sights tho

[@spnfirearms]

Respect! It’s a great firearm and it really can flex into all roles. Get night sights and it’s all you needs!

[@douglasphillips24]

I'm tempted to buy Shield mags but I've been fine with my stock 48 mos and 5 extra OEM mags for now.

[@BlueRidgeCritter]

Have any of you guys noticed that on the 43x mags, how sharp the back corners are on the floor plates? When I carry appendix, especially when sitting, they gouge the heck out of my arm. I rounded the corners on a couple of mags to see if that helps. The double stacks don't seem to be quite as sharp, or at least they don't stick out the same way. Just thought I'd see if anybody else had noticed that?

[@coplock6689]

Great video. thanks for sharing.

[@spnfirearms]

Thanks man, I appreciate that. Respect!

[@christianrodriguez629]

Where did you get the plus 5 base plate ?

[@ShawnShipstad]

I agree with your upgrade ideas. I tend not go go out at night and do not see a bid plus with tridium. I like the sights that utilize light to enhance the sights. I am not a fan of RMR. I have installed a Lasermax unit. I doubt if I really need it I will have time. I think it does help with practice. I am a firm believer that what works for you stick with it. It is your life on the line, should something terrible should happen.

[@toddhovis3115]

One other reason I have night sites is in the dark laying next to you like on a nightstand you always know there. If for no other reason it works. They simply draw attention to your eyes.

[@Jeof54]

I stick with OEM, I rather use 10 rounds without malfunctions than 15 rounds. I saw a lot of issues with the engineering of shield arm magazines online.

[@spnfirearms]

It’s all up to your individual firearm! I’m no using yours and your not using mine. The only thing I have to compare to is how they function in my firearm

[@ethanwright2981]

Try it for yourself! I've never had any issues with mine.

[@dylanalfordy7392]

Give them a try. I haven’t had a single issue out of my gen 3 shield mags

[@ShawnShipstad]

In the event you wear cargo style pants a "True" trigger guard holster works well for me. All it does is cover the trigger attached by a strong cotton cable. Tie a knot around a belt loop. -If needed just pull up and there you have a loaded pistol. These are made for many micro, sub and compact pistols. If you need a pitcure (Idea) click on immages and Google trigger guard holster. They cost between 10.00- 12.00. They are also great for putting a pistol in a bag etc. Many pro competion shooters are using them now. Just so the loaded pistol is safe while sitting on a firing post. There have been some negligent discharges latly, bu high profile shooters. This is why they a re becoming more popular these days. Best of luck-God bless.

[@nathancarter2856]

glad i just got the mos. an optic and a light either on the gun or in my pocket and i’m good. there’s really no reason to change out the mags.

[@troydixon4425]

Id probably go with glock mags if i could but so hield seems to maybe be apart of glock id try factory mags at first look u aint gotta shoot 1000 rounds through a gun to test reliability with a mag just a hundered or so and carry a 5 38 revolver a backup

[@brett9382]

I never understand why people hate on after market mags. As long as you vet them and they work reliably with your gun go for it.

[@dylanalfordy7392]

Thank you! Half these people complaining about them haven’t even tried them. There is so much hate on the shield arms mags but I haven’t had a single hiccup out of them.

[@tonyrunner3]

I think it’s just ppl don’t want to waste money. I got 2 of the shield arms and neither of them worked. They were reliable with 13rds but 14+ would cause feed issues for me. I’m gonna try the PSA dagger 15rd mags and see if they are better. But you are right just try them out and go what you feel most confident with. I’ll stick with my 10rd oem mags till I’m confident with a 15rd mag.

[@brett9382]

@tonyrunner3 so i got the psa micro dagger mags and sanded any and all flashing off the inside with 180grit then smothed everything over with 400grit and they have been 100% reliable with 300+ rounds so far. Kinda annoying to have to sand them, but 15 minutes of sanding to be able to carry an extra 10 rounds (5 from each magazine) all the time is well worth it in my opinion

[@SlickRick50979]

Ya I agree But remember 2 run your carry Ammunition in each mag$

[@ismailsenel3812]

do you need to change the oem spring for the +5 base plate?

[@keithwhisman]

I replaced the springs, installed a flat trigger and replaced the trigger connector with a Ghost edge connector and upgraded the mag catch with a Shield Arms metal mag catch and 3x Gen 2 Shield Arms 15 round magazines and an extended slide stop and installed night sights. I am wondering if anyone makes any beavertail back straps to get rid of the Glock bite and I want a TLR 6 Light Laser and an appropriate kydex pocket holster for it. I really love the pistol and as a big guy I easily fit the G43X in my pocket in a nice Glock 43 pocket holster.

[@spnfirearms]

Very nice set up! Respect

[@BlackMetalBass]

What are those sights called?

[@mikehoncho658]

The houge beaver tail grips are a very recommended as well, you dont have to worry about them wearing out as bad as the stick on grips and they preserve your grip over time alot better, feel great, and cost the same

[@spnfirearms]

To each his own. These edge series grips cannot be compared to anything, and definitely not hogue grips.. I rock hogue grips on multiple firearms and the edge series is unlinke anything else you know? That was the whole point of them

[@mikehoncho658]

@@spnfirearms i havent tried the edge grip, but its a personal preference, most dont have a problem holding on to the firearm out of the box so most people dont care for an extremely grittier grip rubbing their skin all day, i remember when the m&p 2.0 series came out everyone complained about the grip out of box, hogue is a softer yet more filling grip, they both have good uses depending on the person, however i do recommend everyone have night sights so it should be everyones first purchase, i prefer the glock factory ameriglo sights but only bc ive had them for years and shoot great with them

[@dc5131]

Beaver tail ?

[@mikehoncho658]

@@dc5131 yeah?

[@dc5131]

@@mikehoncho658 no such thing as a beaver tail on a Glock

[@Lorenzo1ne]

bruh how’d you get the slide with no front serrations ?

[@deancarpenter2122]

PSA Dagger micro Mags hold 15 & have the polymer coating as well so you don't have to change out your mag catch & can easily go back to your oem Mags for times when you have to carry in a shithole state like NY & CA where you can only legally have a 10 round mag. Or just avoid those states all together.

[@tazsnuts99]

You aslo could put extended control , replace the factory guide rod with tungsten

[@poser6282]

Can you link your sights? It looks awesome!

[@spnfirearms]

Ameriglo cap sights! You can find them almost anywhere! Respect

[@joeramadan1254]

Don't know if you know, but still a standard RMR slide cut fit the mepro sights?

[@spnfirearms]

They fit exactly like normal iron sights. So as long as you have the plate on and no red dot itself it’ll fit!

[@sammyboy4996]

I changed out the trigger and the barrel...for about $340...I also put a talon grip on it too

[@spnfirearms]

Nice set up man, respect

[@rm4googol930]

What trigger you go with. Im going with the Johnny glocks combat system

[@davidoneill7554]

Which sights are those though 👀

[@thomasdamiano8260]

My gen1 43x (two-tone) has no issues with the gen1 s15 mags. Will think about converting back to oem mag release to use psa mags/oem

[@atomicpsych0]

Uhh what? The 43x wasn't made during the gen1 Era. Is gen5 just because that's when it was released. What are you even talking about?

[@randallbryant9456]

☆🤟💥Glock's ☆ Rock's💥👊☆

[@markchambers2812]

Can’t find Sheild mags ??? I want them .

[@hoodyju]

Can a 43x have a flashlight

[@christianrodriguez629]

I’ma fan my guy. Top 3 pistol for concealed carry ??

[@spnfirearms]

Thanks man! I appreciate it. Glock 26 Smith and Wesson shield plus Glock 43x/Hellcat are tired.

[@christianrodriguez629]

@@spnfirearms thanks brooke i appreciate that

[@rayburn8282]

Serious question, why doesn't your slide have front serrations? Mine does. Just curious

[@spnfirearms]

I bought the 48 and got an aftermarket slide with a OEM barrel and OEM parts so I can have both firearms

[@rayburn8282]

@@spnfirearms ok gotcha bro. By the way I love my 43x with the shield arms mags and catch.

[@jakestatefarm3238]

Where did you get the +5 extension that goes on the oem Glock mag?

[@spnfirearms]

It’s a tyrant brand base plate!

[@rm4googol930]

It’s a +4

[@JaeCruz636]

Hey for the holsters, sorry I’m missing what you’re saying you’re talking a bit fast.. are you saying blacksmith tactical?

[@spnfirearms]

Yes! Blacksmith tactical. Use code: SPN for 10% off all purchases! Sorry about that

[@JaeCruz636]

@@spnfirearms hey man no problem! Thanks for responding and will do!

[@daahsri]

would you recommend this or a 19 for a first firearm? main use is ccw

[@spnfirearms]

43x! Or the 48 is a slim version of the 19

[@coderlicious6565]

If you have bigger hands than he does, 19 may be better.

[@dylanalfordy7392]

Just preference really. If you can carry a 19 and not print then go with the 19

[@lennchadful]

i just got the 43X this morning. did i get a different version or generation? mine is MOS with an accessory rail in the front

[@atomicpsych0]

The 43x is different from the 43x mos. Thought that would be obvious based on the name alone. I just got the 43x mos and I love it

[@Reeltali]

Would g48 barrel (only) fit&run in the 43x??

[@spnfirearms]

Or 43 (same upper as a 43x)

[@mustachedliberty]

That isn't the OEM slide, is it?

[@darthskywalker2467]

What floor plates you using on the OEM mags ?

[@spnfirearms]

Tyrant and milspin!

[@ItsZellTv]

Where’d you get your sights from ?

[@spnfirearms]

They are Ameriglo cap sights. Amazon actually has them for a good deal every now and then.

[@iamscotticus8081]

Thanks for not mentioning the brand of the sights. I wouldn't want something you really like anyway😂

[@Glockfanboy]

What kind of night sights are those I’m trying to find them for my 43x

[@spnfirearms]

They are Ameriglo cap sights. They are my favorite set up. Super accurate

[@Glockfanboy]

Thankyou my man I appreciate that’s I’ve been looking at all kinds of sights but those are sick seem very accurate

[@ItsZellTv]

Is the base plate from Tyrant CNC ?

[@spnfirearms]

Yes

[@misssassycompany9950]

What’s the plus 5 mag extension brand?

[@spnfirearms]

That is tyrant! Milspin makes great ones too but double the price

[@misssassycompany9950]

@@spnfirearms which is more reliable bet the two?

[@cgunz]

I can’t seem to find that magazine on their site. Do you have a link?

[@BuWrld]

where did you get that +5 baseplate?

[@spnfirearms]

Tyrant CNC! Respect

[@AyeOneSaucey]

What sights are those?

[@spnfirearms]

Ameriglo cap sights!

[@grantbarkey1776]

what sights were they?

[@troydixon4425]

The house gets the benefit of the doubt if I had to bet a shiny new dime

[@grantbarkey1776]

@@troydixon4425 sorry not sure I follow? what brand and model?

[@spnfirearms]

Ameriglo cap sights!

[@byronh77]

The g43x is too snappy for me, I rock with the canik mete mc9. I wanted to stay within the glock platform since I own a glock. But I shoot the mete accurately and with less effort.

[@spnfirearms]

Be very careful with the mc9. Mine started having crazy malfunctions every mag at 750 rounds. I know lots of people having the same issues…

[@byronh77]

@@spnfirearms I’m aware of the issues. Had one failure to feed and one out of battery within the first 200. Zero issues 1050 rounds later, I shoot this gun and carry it, I try to clean every 500 rounds, but knock on wood lm cool, until anything changes, as l got concerned after l had already purchased it. But l appreciate the advice.

[@SOTS-if7bw]

I dont get why must swap mag release to metal with Shield Arms mags?? doesnt almost every other name brand firearms come stock with metal mags and plastic mag release yet zero issues...... I switched out too on my 43X MOS but still question it

[@jonathangomez9054]

If you don’t change the mag release to metal, and you use your shield arms mags the polymer mag release that come with Glock stock, will wear out and cause your mags to fall off your gun, it’s a priority tbh, metal doesnt go with polymer nor does polymer with metal switch it bro or else you’ll see your mags slip off your pistol

[@gsr187t]

Glock vs hellcat gen 2?

[@spnfirearms]

Hellcat!

[@JimKinkade]

43x is nice but have you ever heard of the Glock 26?

[@spnfirearms]

Haha! Funny.

[@spnfirearms]

Love the comment! I have 8 26’s.. not kidding

[@dylanalfordy7392]

Carried a gen 5 26 for years and I like my 43x mos 1000x better. Way more comfortable, I run shield arms mags so it holds more rounds, and it has a better grip in my opinion. Nothing wrong with the 26 but personally the 43x is just a all around better edc for concealed carry

[@tz230]

If you miss with 10 bullets extra 5 will not help…, May is well carry g19 with 32 mag

[@spnfirearms]

I don’t carry with a +5. I carry with an oem and a shield arms back up. And I can shoot much better than most my man

[@SethTurnerPrinting]

This is the same logic leftist states ban mags with greater than 10 rounds. Does your AR have 10 rd mags, too?

[@hawghawg381]

Never needed night sights. Never shot at night

[@spnfirearms]

They are for if you go into work early like I do and have a self defense encounter in the dark. That’s all. Some people use them some don’t! To each his own!

[@SethTurnerPrinting]

Thankfully, criminals only ever attack people during daylight hours

[@DJGonzoNYC]

Shield mags have been very unreliable so far for me

[@spnfirearms]

I have 8 and they have all been flawless for my 43x. My z9 mags from them are just terrible tho

[@dylanalfordy7392]

You tried the Gen 3 versions? I haven’t had a single issue out of mine

[@DJGonzoNYC]

@@dylanalfordy7392 I got the psa ones no problems whatsoever

[@peterfuentes5893]

The Glock in the video is a 43 not a 43x right?

[@randylahey2242]

"you only want metal on metal or polymer on polymer" says the guy holding a glock that is the king of polymer on metal...

[@spnfirearms]

It’s about the magazine release.if you know glocks, the slides ride on metal.. everything else is stationary when it comes to polymer on metal or vice versa. Mag release is constant friction. Learn your firearms before coming for me

[@randylahey2242]

@@spnfirearms lmfaooooooo really doubling down? Okay so you want something moving? like the polymer follower moving up and down in the metal magazine body- both oem and s15? Or how about the metal striker moving back and forth inside the polymer firing pin channel sleeve? Or how about the polymer trigger shoe on the metal trigger bar? I can go on if you’d like;) if you want a review channel your going to have to use your brain and say more then the marketing material on the box. Now go ahead and delete this comment and act like it never happened.

[@kevinc6805]

@@randylahey2242 you really think you did something there didn't you? Gtfo of here.

[@randylahey2242]

@@kevinc6805 did a fact based response trigger your feelings little snowflake?

[@randylahey2242]

@@spnfirearms come on you owe me a laugh, where’s the response Einstein😂😂😂😂

[@DrChickenMan23]

grips and a mag catch arent mods

[@spnfirearms]

They sure are my man.

[@texas3257]

glOCK IS LIKE a BASe MODEL honda YOU PLAN TO tRICK OUT, JUST SAVE UP THE MONEY n SOMETHING BETTER LOL

[@BanditApache-nd6lu]

ONLY FACTORY MAGAZINES SHOULD BE USED IN GLOCK PISTOLS! All after market magazine s for Glock are JUNK!

[@dylanalfordy7392]

Definitely not. If you refuse to run aftermarket mags that just says you don’t actually shoot. Everybody talks trash about aftermarket mags but half the people haven’t even tried running them before stating an opinion on them. I haven’t had a single problem out of my gen 3 s15 mags. And why carry 10rd when I can carry 15 and it still be flush fit?