Glock 42 vs. Glock 43, What's Your Opinion?

[Target Sports USA]

Which one is better, or is it all relative?

Glock 42 vs. Glock 43: An Honest Comparison - Target Sports USA

If you are in the market for a reliable compact concealed carry gun, the Glock 42 and the Glock 43 are known for their portable size and reliability. But which one is better?

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[Ammo Jon]

I collect Glocks but the Sig 365 is the better CCW piece, between the two though it’s the 43 for ammo availability and prices.

 

[Sticky]

I collect Glocks but the Sig 365 is the better CCW piece, between the two though it’s the 43 for ammo availability and prices.

Agree on both counts and I think if you are carrying it for self defense, the 9mm is a better choice for effectiveness. My 43 is a 43x mos and I do carry it or the Sig, more often the Sig.

 

[Squaregrouper]

I have handled, but never fired a G42. With my XL hands, the G43 is a hard no. Maybe the lower recoil of .380 would work for me.
That being said, my carry gun is a G43x.

 

[Blaster229]

Neither one is better because they are 2 different pistols. The 42 is a .380 and smaller. The 43 is a 9mm and bigger.

 

[Target Sports USA]

I have handled, but never fired a G42. With my XL hands, the G43 is a hard no. Maybe the lower recoil of .380 would work for me.
That being said, my carry gun is a G43x.

G43x is a solid choice. The G42 has extended mags that help with the grip if you wanted to give it a try.

 

[Bafflingbs]

Why carry a .380, when you can carry a 9mm that’s of an almost identical size

 

[Target Sports USA]

Neither one is better because they are 2 different pistols. The 42 is a .380 and smaller. The 43 is a 9mm and bigger.

This is addressed in the blog

 

[SkiPatrolDude]

I briefly considered the g42 as a deep concealment 380 option, but after looking at the Ruger LCP Max, the Ruger became the obvious option for my 380 needs.

I'd argue neither the G42 or G43 are true pocket pistols. The g43X is a great option if you run the Shield mags.

I know the P365 is the best option from a form factor/capacity standpoint, but I personally don't trust Sig to the same degree i trust Glock

 

[alucard0822]

The 42 is basically an oversized mouse gun, the 42 is a small service pistol. The 42 can be a good choice for some that want less recoil and a shootable small pistol. Smaller 380s or more powerful 9's of the same size are a better choice for most. The 43 out of the box is bordering on being obsolete among the new crop of small doublestacks in it's class, but the doublestack shield mags make it competitive. Really IMO 2 different designs for 2 different markets

 

[dannyp]

I carry a lc9 as a pocket pistol and a 43x iwb. they both will do the job .

 

[RFBfromDE]

...after looking at the Ruger LCP Max, the Ruger became the obvious option for my 380 needs.

I carry a lc9 as a pocket pistol...

RugerFanBoy from DE agrees.

And they will do so, reliably, for a lot less.

 

[Blaster229]

This is addressed in the blog

Oh. I don't read blogs

 

[ironpony]

What is 380?

43 hurts my palms after 52 rnds but I haven't sold it.

 

[dannyp]

only shoot 49 , problem solved !

 

[RFBfromDE]

only shoot 49 , problem solved !

I don't think we have yet gotten to the root cause of @ironpony 's palm problem.

 

[Pale Ryder]

I don't think we have yet gotten to the root cause of @dannyp 's palm problem.

It wasn’t dannyp with Rosie palms it was ironpony.

 

[RFBfromDE]

It wasn’t dannyp with Rosie palms it was ironpony.

Thanks! (fixed)

 

[ironpony]

Whoa wait happened ... haha

 

[jef955]

Neither one is better because they are 2 different pistols. The 42 is a .380 and smaller. The 43 is a 9mm and bigger.

I think this hits it right on the head.. Any gun in 380 just puts you in a smaller/lighter overall gun compared to a 9mm.