There have been a variety of reactions to the quality of the trigger pull on the G43. The reliability of the G43 is one of its greatest strengths as a self-defense tool, but any change to the internals of the pistol has the potential to ruin that. In particular, I’ve noticed some quirks of the G43 that affect the bare essentials of self-defense shooting: getting the gun out of the holster, lining up the sights, and squeezing off multiple accurate hits to end the fight quickly. Whether you modify your Glock 43 to your liking or leave it bone stock, put some serious thought into how you might have to use the gun as a life saving tool. I carry the Glock 43 in an appendix inside the waistband holster from Dark Star Gear. There are tons of holsters available for the Glock 43, but this is the kind of attention to detail you get when you buy a holster from someone who develops a design based on actual real world use and not comfort alone.
But now that I’m coming up on 3000 rounds through the G43, I wanted to give you guys something beyond the typical gun review-fodder and talk about a few aspects of the Glock 43 I’ve observed that relate more directly to its potential as a self-defense tool. You can’t fight with a gun until it’s in your hands, so learning how to smoothly and quickly present the pistol from a holster is a critical component of self-defense. I’m not saying you should never modify your carry pistol (although there’s a compelling case to be made for that position), but any changes should be followed by extensive test firing, both with standard FMJ ammo and with your chosen self-defense load. PISTOL TYPES: Republic Forge, Colts, Kimbers, http://learn.tilgroup.ru/members/routerefund82/activity/223192/ Springfields, Ed Brown, Les Baer, Cabot, Dan Wesson, Wilson Combat, STI, etc. and all 1911 clones Note: Some Cabot guns require special templates to make grips. In any case, if you can only afford to make one modification to your Glock 43, I recommend upgrading the sights. The trigger on my Glock 43 weighs in at about eight pounds with the uneven “squishy” quality that all Glocks seem to have.
No matter how you look at it, that’s a heavy trigger when the gun itself weighs only one pound. When the gun rides low, the grip may blend nicely into the belt line, but if there isn’t enough clearance for your fingers between the waistband and the front strap of the grip, it’ll be tough to get that full firing grip. The key features to look at are ride height and thumb clearance. Thumb clearance is often hindered by a sweat guard - the raised part of the holster that provides a buffer between the body and the back of the slide. Whether you carry in a strong side belt holster or a 1 o’clock “appendix” holster, achieving a full firing grip is easy with a well designed holster, but a poorly designed holster can make it difficult, or even impossible. It’s very common for people to fumble the draw with these small guns, even during practice on a shooting range with no additional stress. I never caught slide bite when shooting the Goock 43X. The beavertail also adds another level of control to the gun, especially where muzzle flip is concerned. Good trigger control is key for quick and accurate shooting, but even experienced shooters with solid fundamental skills will be slowed down by a lousy trigger.
The extended grip surface of the EMP enables you to have more space to hold the gun for improved control and improved ergonomics. It’s true that under the stress of an attack, many people panic and forget to bring the gun to eye level and line up the sights. Give your Elite Force 1911 a little extra flare with some eye catching custom grips. 2, Custom Glock 43 Slide Cover Plates, Pin Sets, Triggers, Extended Magazine Release, Extended Slide Lock and Guide Rod are a must have for your Glock 43 and are made in the USA. I’ve got Trijicon HD night sights on my Glock 43, with a bright orange ring on the front sight. Since I picked up a Glock 43 back in May, I’ve covered the run-of-the-mill technical specs and first impressions stuff, and even posted an update with more details. However, even with that recent experience under my belt, the inconsistent feel of the trigger on the Glock 43 has proved to be a huge challenge for me when firing at the speed I run most other handguns, and I know I’m not alone. This could not be fixed during a firefight and required surgery to repair.10 Even if the shooter missed a vital organ, there was still a chance that the round would bounce around inside the victim’s body and cause enough damage to kill him later.