Glock 43 and IWB

dobeman · Nov 27, 2016

picked up a Glock 43 recently to have a small pocket 9. And it's before the latest American Rifleman edition, I swear. I'm not a magazine copy-cat

Handled different pocket nines and liked the Glock. And it shoots well too. I've had my conceal carry permit quite a few years now. I've paired the G43 with a Blackhawk I.R.C IWB holster. I love it. Before I had used OWB leather holsters riding high with a revolver. Besides the squeaky leather, this mode of carry was ok though always had to have over cover. The G43 in the Blackhawk IRC sits nicely right below my growing pot belly in that little gap about 1 o'clock or so. With shirt no-tuck or a sweat shirt or jacket that hangs over, no printing at all. Very comfy.

Meridian7750 · Nov 27, 2016

I also carry a 43 IWB...in my case, at the appendix position.
Absolutely love it, and the rig completely disappears under a shirt or behind a sweatshirt.
Only perceived issue is capacity...6+1 is a minimal amount.
If I'm wearing a jacket or cargo pants, I'll keep a second magazine in a pocket, but I've found that a mag in an IWB carrier is less comfortable.

CHLChris · Nov 27, 2016

That tactical shelf has a great purpose now...hiding a G43.

dobeman · Nov 27, 2016

Meridian7750 said:
I also carry a 43 IWB...in my case, at the appendix position.
Absolutely love it, and the rig completely disappears under a shirt or behind a sweatshirt.
Only perceived issue is capacity...6+1 is a minimal amount.
If I'm wearing a jacket or cargo pants, I'll keep a second magazine in a pocket, but I've found that a mag in an IWB carrier is less comfortable.

I got one of the aftermarket +1 extensions for the G43, so it holds 7 +1. Doesn't affect the concealability or comfort.