Glock 43 Pistols
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Glock 43 Pistols
The Glock 43 is Glock’s original Slimline 9mm. A 3.41 in. barrel sits in a 6.06 in. slide. Overall length is 6.26 in., and height is 4.25 in. with a magazine in place. A Glock 43 is 1.06 in. wide, with a 0.87 in. slide, and an iron-sight 43 weighs 16.23 oz without a magazine. The short grip holds a six-round magazine. Factory polymer sights sit on the slide. Handguns ship to a licensed FFL.
That short grip uses a built-in beavertail so you can get a high hold on a small frame. Aggressive grip texture helps you keep the pistol when you press the trigger. The large magazine catch drops the six-round magazine. Safe Action keeps a consistent trigger pull from the first round to the last, with three automatic safeties that disengage as the trigger is pulled and re-engage when the trigger is released. This Glock 43 does not have an accessory rail in front of the trigger guard. A factory MOS cut is not milled into the slides on this page.
Glock built the 43 as a single-stack 9mm that stays thin for everyday carry. The 1.06 in. width and 4.25 in. height with a magazine keep the grip short enough to hide. The 6.26 in. overall length and 16.23 oz weight without a magazine keep the pistol light on the belt. The six-round magazine is the factory Glock 43 magazine for this short grip, not a restricted version of a longer Slimline magazine.
Shop the Glock 43 line here. Factory black pistols sit here with factory-refurbished black guns. Cerakote, engraved, print, and other custom 43 pistols sit here with the factory guns. Every pistol on this page is a six-round Glock 43 with factory polymer sights. See also Glock 43X, Glock 48, Glock magazines, and the Glock pistols hub.
Glock 43 vs Glock 43X vs Glock 48 vs Glock 19
The Glock 43X keeps this same 3.41 in. barrel and 6.06 in. slide, then adds the compact-length grip Glock uses on the Glock 48. A Glock 43X is 6.50 in. overall, 5.04 in. tall with a magazine, and 1.10 in. wide. Slimline magazines started at 10 rounds, and Glock also makes OEM 15-round Slimline magazines for the 43X and 48. Glock 43 magazines and Glock 43X magazines are not the same. The 43X uses Glock’s slim mounting rail in front of the trigger guard. MOS and Aimpoint COA 43X pistols sit on their own pages.
The Glock 48 uses that same compact-length grip under a longer slide. A 4.17 in. Marksman Barrel sits in a 6.85 in. slide. Overall length is 7.28 in. Height with a magazine is 5.04 in. Width stays 1.10 in. The 48 shares Slimline magazines with the 43X, not with the Glock 43.
The Glock 19 is Glock’s compact 9mm in a wider frame, with a 4.02 in. barrel, a 7.28 in. overall length, and 15-round magazines as standard. Height with a magazine is 5.04 in. A Glock 19 is about 1.34 in. wide. The Glock 43 is shorter, narrower, and built around a six-round magazine.
Magazines, sights, and custom finishes
Factory Glock 43 pistols ship with six-round magazines. Those magazines fit the short G43 grip. They do not interchange with Glock 43X or Glock 48 Slimline magazines. Spare magazines sit on the Glock magazines page.
Factory polymer sights stay on these slides. This page does not include MOS optic-ready Glock 43 pistols or Aimpoint COA packages. If you want a Slimline 9mm with a factory micro-optic cut or a factory Aimpoint COA, look at the Glock 43X and Glock COA pages.
Custom cerakote, print, and engraved Glock 43 pistols on this page keep the same 3.41 in. barrel, 6.06 in. slide, and six-round magazine. The color or engraving is a dealer finish on that Glock 43 size. It is not a new Glock factory model. A gold slide, a paisley frame, or a two-tone color does not change the magazine, the barrel length, or the sights. Factory-refurbished Glock 43 pistols are factory-rebuilt black guns in this same size. Glock replaces worn parts and refinishes those pistols before they ship as refurbished guns.
How to choose a Glock 43
Choose a factory black Glock 43 when you want the original Slimline 9mm in this size. Choose a refurbished Glock 43 when you want a factory-rebuilt black gun with the same six-round layout. Choose a custom-finish Glock 43 when you want that same short grip under a different color or engraving. Choose a Glock 43X when you want this slide on a longer grip with Slimline magazines and a slim rail. Choose a Glock 48 when you want that longer grip under a compact-length slide. Handguns ship to a licensed FFL.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Glock 43?
The Glock 43 is Glock’s original Slimline 9mm. A 3.41 in. barrel sits in a 6.06 in. slide. Overall length is 6.26 in., width is 1.06 in., and height with a magazine is 4.25 in. An iron-sight 43 weighs 16.23 oz without a magazine. The short grip holds a six-round magazine. Safe Action gives a consistent trigger pull with three automatic safeties. This Glock 43 does not have an accessory rail in front of the trigger guard.
What is the difference between a Glock 43 and a Glock 43X?
Both use a 3.41 in. barrel and a 6.06 in. slide. The Glock 43 uses a six-round magazine, a 6.26 in. overall length, a 4.25 in. height with a magazine, and a 1.06 in. width. The Glock 43X uses the compact-length G48 grip and Slimline magazines. It is 6.50 in. overall, 5.04 in. tall, and 1.10 in. wide. Glock 43 magazines and Glock 43X magazines are not the same. The 43X also uses Glock’s slim mounting rail.
What is the difference between a Glock 43 and a Glock 48?
Both are Slimline 9mm pistols. The Glock 43 uses a six-round magazine, a 3.41 in. barrel, and a 6.06 in. slide. It is 6.26 in. overall, 4.25 in. tall with a magazine, and 1.06 in. wide. The Glock 48 uses the compact-length G43X grip, a 4.17 in. barrel, and a 6.85 in. slide. It is 7.28 in. overall, 5.04 in. tall, and 1.10 in. wide. Glock 43 magazines and Glock 48 magazines are not the same.
How does a Glock 43 compare to a Glock 19?
The Glock 19 is Glock’s compact 9mm with a wider frame and a different magazine family. A Glock 19 uses a 4.02 in. barrel, a 7.28 in. overall length, and 15-round magazines as standard. Height with a magazine is 5.04 in. A Glock 19 is about 1.34 in. wide. The Glock 43 is shorter, narrower, and built around a six-round magazine.
What magazines does a Glock 43 use?
Factory Glock 43 pistols ship with six-round magazines that fit the short G43 grip. Those magazines do not interchange with Glock 43X or Glock 48 Slimline magazines. Pistols on this page are six-round Glock 43 guns. Spare magazines sit on the Glock magazines page.
Does a Glock 43 have a rail or MOS?
The Glock 43 pistols on this page do not have an accessory rail in front of the trigger guard, and a factory MOS cut is not milled into these slides. Factory polymer sights stay on the gun. Glock 43X and Glock 48 pistols use Glock’s slim mounting rail, and MOS or Aimpoint COA packages sit on those pages.
What is a refurbished Glock 43?
A refurbished Glock 43 on this page is a factory-rebuilt black Glock 43 in the same six-round Slimline size. It keeps the 3.41 in. barrel, 6.06 in. slide, and six-round magazines. It is not a custom cerakote pistol and it is not a Glock 43X.
Are the colored Glock 43 pistols factory models?
Custom cerakote, print, and engraved Glock 43 pistols on this page keep the same Glock 43 size and six-round magazines. The color or engraving is a dealer finish on that pistol. It is not a new Glock factory model.
Does a Glock 43 take 43X magazines?
No. Glock 43 magazines and Glock 43X magazines are not the same. The 43 uses six-round magazines in a short grip. The 43X uses Slimline magazines in the compact-length grip Glock also uses on the Glock 48.
Does a Glock 43 ship to my door?
Handguns ship to a licensed FFL for transfer.