I got to handle a G48 in my LGS and I liked it. A 9mm 1911 Commander sized Glock 9mm is a good comparison. I don’t own a Glock [yet] but this might be the one. I wish it was black/grey/dark in color.
The 48 has my interest, but hopefully the fleas (if there are any) shake out about the same time the silver finish is not the only option. That will be when Glock will have my full attention.
Not to be Capt. Obvious, but a caveat/reminder for anyone that has one, or will, and wants to change sights. They were a bitch to get off and (this should’ve been obvious to me) your standard Glock sight pusher (MGW) will not work without an adapter. Took me quite a while and creative angles to finally do it without the adapter. Front sight is screwed on, just like Gen 5s.
I handled one at the LGS also and like FF said they feel great in the hand. I really want one but am waiting until my favorite holster maker (Zorn) gets the AIWB for the 48.
Sights. It’s a 19 length slide so I’m guessing the 43 sights aren’t going to be just right for elevation at 25yd. Is that right? Looks like waiting on actual sights from Ameriglo or whoever is wise.
Does an adapter for the 43 fit for the 48 to change the rear sight?
Kyle Defoor has a trick that allows one to use the standard MGW Glock sight pusher.
Instagram link: Here.
For the 36.00 it cost for the adapter it was worth it to me. 9 sets replaced so far between my own and issued weapons that the deputies wanted replaced.
Ha! That’s basically what I ended up doing, except I used the regular floor plate from the sight instead of a wrench.
I handled both the 43x and the 48 this week at my LGS. The 48 to me felt out of balance and nose heavy. The 43x felt very well balanced and the grip length felt perfect to me. Maybe the balance feels different with a loaded mag?
The real test will be shooting them both. I had a Glock 43 for a short period of time, but could never shoot it as well as a Shield, so I sold it. At the time I had the 43 they didn’t have many grip extension options. The 43 grip is just too short, IMO.
I’m definitely planning on picking up a 43x with GSSA discount soon. I still have the 43 adapter for my MGW so the first thing I’ll do is replace the sites with some Ameriglo Hackathorns or maybe KD4s.
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Yes, it does.
The Ameriglo 43 sights I put on my 48 were POA for elevation at 10 yards. Didn’t go any farther because POI was left - adjusted them over weekend and will try again.
For you guys that have them and are carrying, what holster are you using? I haven’t carried IWB in years and the selection is kind of daunting. I’m leaning towards a Crossbreed “Reckoning”.
My go to for several years for Glocks is onyour6designs, both IWB and OWB, light or no.
I just got this in, very effective with concealment and comfort. Putting it on and taking it off are in bit more involved though, I was spoiled with a simple metal clip type. Get the metal clips by the way, even advised by JM.
Thanks for the rec - I went with a regular IWB JM Custom holster w/ 10 degree cant.
it needs a light rail and a black slide.
1319, if you don’t mind me asking, where are you that a 5 round max is being proposed? The People’s Republic of New York is down to 7, prolly because Kimber makes 1911s there.
I’m waiting for one of these Junior High geniuses to propose allowing us Brown Bess muskets, because they are opposed to general ownership of military arms.
Moon
PNW, Wash or Oregon on 5rnd mags
Is this a real possibility, or just more lefty hogwash for when they’re willing to settle for a lot less? Like 10 rounds?
Or is it time to stock up on J-frames?
Thanks,
Moon
WA was proposing 10, revised in committee to 15.
Not one of us is gonna comply though.
For those of you who’ve shot both, how is the G43 different from the G43x?
Half moon,
I’m in Oregon. They also want to limit ammo purchases to 20 rounds a month. Sorry I didn’t respond sooner but I’ve got a new baby at the house.