Glock 43x with some added goodies

[rickysays]

I bought a Glock 43x a few months ago along with a Colt AR-15. These were my first two guns and since then I've also purchased 2 shotguns and a Sako S20 30-06 that I dearly love.

Back to the Glock though... since it was my first gun, I really didn't know what to look for. I liked the size of it as it seemed ideal for concealed carry, which I plan to do once I finally get my time with the Clackamas sheriff (currently scheduled for early October as that was their first available opening). But it doesn't have any rails on it, so I can't attach a red dot site to the slide or a flashlight, etc.

Well it turns out I was able to upgrade my Glock after all, with some aftermarket goodies I found on Amazon. Figured I'd share it here in hopes it gives other members some ideas along the way

Here are the goodies, and there's a pic at the end that shows the end result, which I'm very pleased with:

1. Picatinny Rail that attaches to the trigger guard - $27.39

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JBH5DF7

2. Rail mount flashlight - $43.99

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08MF3ZS4X

3. Pistol Grip - $19.99

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NDNC473

4. Magazine Extensions - $20

Amazon.com : Nimrod's Wares Pearce Grip Extension 2-Pack for Glock 43X 48 PG-48 Bundle with Microfiber Cloth : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Nimrod's Wares Pearce Grip Extension 2-Pack for Glock 43X 48 PG-48 Bundle with Microfiber Cloth : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

Combining them all together...



Couple caveat... I shot through a box of 9mm ammo earlier this week at the range (Douglas Ridge) and the light kept popping off the rail. To mitigate this, I added a piece of slightly padded double-sided sticky tape in between the light and the rail, to add some friction and keep it in place. I'll let you know how that turns out once I get back out to the range this week or next.

I also haven't shot it yet with the pistol grip glued on, so I'm curious how that'll feel and if it'll help with accuracy or recoil, etc.

Lastly... I welcome any comments about this setup, along with pics of your own, or recommendations for what I could have done differently/better.

Cheers!

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[rickysays]

Meant to also ask if you think this will work well for concealed carry, and any recommendations for a holster?

 

[titsonritz]

But it doesn't have any rails on it, so I can't attach a red dot site to the slide or a flashlight, etc.

A G43X will take care of both of those issues...
https://us.glock.com/en/pistols/g43x-mos

 

[User 1234]

It is difficult finding holsters for uncommon combinations of pistols and lights. Glock 19 with surefire X300, easy. 43 with Recover adapter and off brand light, not so much.

 

[rickysays]

A G43X will take care of both of those issues...
https://us.glock.com/en/pistols/g43x-mos

Turns out there's a difference between a 43x and a 43x-mos... the mos has the rail and costs almost twice what I paid for my 43x.
Wish I had known about the mos though, before I made the purchase... but hindsight is always 20/20 (or at least it was up until last year.. lol).

 

[Kruel J]

You don't need all that fancy stuff on a EDC anyway.

 

[titsonritz]

Meant to also ask if you think this will work well for concealed carry, and any recommendations for a holster?

You'll need to have someone make a custom Kydex holster, no one make an on the shelf holster for that.

 

[BigDog67]

A light just gives your opponent something to aim at.

 

[Member 53328]

What @Kruel J said. Just get used to shooting. Fundamentals. Drawing from a holster. If anything upgrade your iron sights. Don't get to concerned with all the tactical nonsense.

 

[Member 53328]

I would also stay away from unknown/knock off brands from Amazon if it's a gun that I am depending on to save my life. The true and tested gear has a hefty price tag but is well worth it in the end. Everyone here has been a new shooter and learned the hard and expensive way. Just wait until you start buying CCW holsters. I hope you have an empty drawer or tote available in your house, because it will fill up fast.

 

[User 1234]

Dry fire training, after double checking that your gun is empty, is very valuable. Consider a Mantis X .

 

[Kruel J]

Dry fire training, after double checking that your gun is empty, is very valuable. Consider a Mantis X .

I won't rely on some gadget to make me a better shooter but I have heard reasonably good things about it.

 

[rickysays]

Dry fire training, after double checking that your gun is empty, is very valuable. Consider a Mantis X .

I bought a Glock 17 bb gun and set up a target "range" in my garage, marked off at 5, 10, 15, and 20 ft distances. I plunk away at that thing daily... erm, hourly for the most part

It's greatly helped my accuracy at the real range with the real gun.

 

[rickysays]

Clackamas Sheriff's office just called and bumped me up to mid-May for the CHL appointment (originally Oct) due to someone else cancelling.
Woot Woot.

 

[Kruel J]

Nice! Gives you time to practice with your new firearm.

 

[deadeye]

Meant to also ask if you think this will work well for concealed carry, and any recommendations for a holster?

Red GripSense Laser & Light for Glock 43X, 43, 42, & 48 Models (CF-4243-C-R)

The red light for Glock 43X, 43, 42, and 48 pistols has a dimmable LED light and GripSense Technology, designed & built in the USA. Buy yours at LaserMax.

www.lasermax.com

 

[titsonritz]

A light just gives your opponent something to aim at.

That depends on the light. The light I use, no way, will boil your eyeballs if you look at it. Besides, how it that any different the daylight?

 

[BigDog67]

Why would you need a light in the daylight?

 

[Member 53328]

Why would you need a light in the daylight?

I carry with a light on my handgun. I leave for work in the dark and the gun gets put on the night stand when I go to sleep. I can't predict when an altercation is going to take place.

 

[GWS]

Personally, I would not put a light on my CCW. It bulks the gun up, reducing concealability and its something extra to snag your gun with when you're drawing/reholstering. YMMV