43x recoil spring fits poorly. Hi r/Glocks! I recently picked up a 43x (first Glock) and am curious about the fit of the recoil spring. When I opened it up to safety check and clean it after purchasing, I noticed the recoil spring was loosely seated on the barrel. It was being held by the lower arm of the barrel (nearest the feed ramp).Glock 43x and Shield 15 round magazine problems. New g43x ordered two 15 RD magazines and steel magazine release lever. Installed lever tried both mags in gun ok but factory 10 rounders both stick in gun hard will not come out. Took slide off pulled trigger bar etc out of frame held button in hard and tap top of mag lips with plastic hammer to ...Here are a few of the most popular optics that fit the Glock 43X MOS: Trijicon RMR – The Trijicon RMR is a red dot sight that is known for its durability and reliability. It is a great option for self-defense or competition shooting. Vortex Venom – The Vortex Venom is another popular red dot sight that is affordable and easy to use. MAJOR GLOCK 43X ISSUES!!! I am going to send it back to Glock, I am just curious if anyone else has/had any of these issues with another Glock model or a 43X. All of the issues that I list here are going to be summarized & sent to Glock with my 43X: The slide is not going fully into battery when firing. Happens on and off, I will fire a round ... The basic economic problem is scarcity, which is the idea that human beings want more things than are available to them. The economic problem, also known as the central economic pr...Questions for Armorers...Problems with New 43x. Well...I really like the gun.Fits my hand perfectly. But... In about 400 rounds I have has 5 misfires. First couple, the primer hit didn't seem too bad. But had 3 today. Looked at a primer and found an off-center primer hit. Right on the edge. Thought about that and the fact the slide is sluggish ...This 43X would prove me otherwise. I finally had time to take it out on Sunday. I had 1,000 rounds Tula sitting by the door for weeks; it was time. I ran probably 200 rounds through this thing. Shield mags. Glock mags. Half full. Full. It didn't matter. Bitch was gonna back-talk. I'd have at least 1 FTF/FTE per mag. 2 was average. 3 was max.Nov 24, 2022 · 76 posts · Joined 2021. #1 · Nov 24, 2022. Hello, My friend has a Glock 43x and when he loads a bullet into the barrel the bullet does not go through smoothly.. There is a partial jam like this, but in the end the ball goes through... He cleaned and oiled the gun but it didn't help. Help something. Like. Thunder Hand. 10 posts · Joined 2021. #13 · Apr 14, 2021. I have been toying with the idea of using the Tungsten guide rod assembly in my Glock 40. Today I watched a video on You Tube where and individual claimed they can cause the frame to crack due to the weight and lack of flexibility to move with the gun.Here are Glock 43X problems and solutions. 1. Extract issue. One common issue you get into while using your Glock 44 is the “failure to extract” issue. This problem happens when the spent cartridge case is not ejected from the chamber after firing.The G43 is capable of being your go-to 9mm carry. The Glock 43 single-stack 9mm that users always come back to because of the plain and simple features. Despite this, the major issues exist in Glock 43. The most common problems with the Glock 43 are: chambering problems, FTE and double feed, the magazine not dropping, trigger problems and ... Head out to the garage and put the door up, or clean your guns on a bright and dry day to get them cleaned properly. 5. Clean out the barrel with cleaning rod and patches. Soak the bore, or inside of the barrel, using a cleaning rod, patch holder and the right size cotton patches for your gun. 27 Mar 2023 ... New product of your Glock 43X! This mag extension improves your grip while giving you two extra rounds of capacity!The Glock 43x is a hybrid between the newly released Glock 48 and the smallest 9mm pistol offered by Glock, the Glock 43. The G43X, along with the G48, is one of Glock’s new “slimline” pistols designed for concealed carry. Lean more in GUn University’s Glock 43X review.With the 10 round mag it easily fits in the pocket of cargo shorts, with the 12 round mag it's great for IWB during the colder months. It works year around, and for different styles of carry. The 43X doesn't have that kind of versatility. The grip size is the grip size, you can't make it any smaller.An average is a very generic number. 2. 43/43X/48 have some record, that's higher than other Glock models, to have more teething issues, which very well may get blamed on SA in some cases. My 43X wasn't reliable in stock form until it passed 700 rounds, and now it's reliable with stock mags and SA mags.UPDATE: I first installed a true precision trigger. That didn't help. I now have an Apex trigger, same problem. So, the issue is not the trigger but the way the 43x …Shield Arms S15 mag failures. First off my G48 functions with no problems using the Glock 10 rd mags. But I recently purchased the S15 mags form Shield Arms for my G48. While shooting at the range I consistently experience FTF on the last round, after racking the slide to chamber and fire the last round the slide returns back to battery on …Even then you likely cannot physically move the slide with similar force nor speed as a round firing. Those 43 springs are tight and short. They have to be to absorb more recoil from the small, light, slide. After 100rds or so, it’ll break in and smooth out. Snap …Finally, the actual design flaws are shown on Shield Arms S15 mags for Glock 43x & 48.I bought a new Glock 43x & 3 new Shield Arms S15 GEN2 mags this summer....Dec 9, 2022 · I bought the 43X new and had that exact issue. I sent it to Glock, and they said they couldn't duplicate the issue. After I got it back, I thought I was limp wristing, so I kept going to the range. I was mainly using one magazine, sometimes the other mag too. After about 650-700 rounds, the problem disappeared. The break in period (for the trigger) will vary. My 17.5 ate 200 rounds before the trigger loosened up. My 43x ate about 1,000 rounds before the trigger felt smoother (keep in mind both triggers are OEM - not the best, but reliable). The grain shouldn’t matter at all as far as breaking in your new family member.I went with a glock 43x. I bought it brand new last week, but I've been having some issues with it. The main issue is that when a round is being chambered, the slide likes to hang on the bullet a little bit. ... Once the weapon wears in or after a quick polish job, the problem goes away. GSSF dealer & Glock Armorer. Reply reply SnooMachines767 ... PLEASE READ BELOW. $ 42.00. ADD TO CART BUY NOW. SKU: N/A. Share : Description. The S15 magazine is a Patented, flush-fitting 15 round magazine for the Glock® 43X and Glock® 48. The S15 is a steel magazine, and is the same length as the OEM Glock® 10 round magazine, but holds an additional 5 rounds. I bought the 43X new and had that exact issue. I sent it to Glock, and they said they couldn't duplicate the issue. After I got it back, I thought I was limp wristing, so I kept going to the range. I was mainly using one magazine, sometimes the other mag too. After about 650-700 rounds, the problem disappeared.GLOCK TOOLS are available at AMAZON! Check it out (affiliate): https://amzn.to/3PLFEu9How to clean a Glock 43X handgun. Step-by-step instructions on how to F...An estimated three out of four people wear some form of corrective lenses, according to the Vision Impact Institute. Even though so many people wear glasses and contacts, correctiv... 43x recoil spring fits poorly. Hi r/Glocks! I recently picked up a 43x (first Glock) and am curious about the fit of the recoil spring. When I opened it up to safety check and clean it after purchasing, I noticed the recoil spring was loosely seated on the barrel. It was being held by the lower arm of the barrel (nearest the feed ramp). The Glock 43x is a hybrid between the newly released Glock 48 and the smallest 9mm pistol offered by Glock, the Glock 43. The G43X, along with the G48, is one of Glock’s new “slimline” pistols designed for concealed carry. Lean more in GUn University’s Glock 43X review.3932 posts · Joined 2022. #33 · Aug 6, 2023. 2 glock 43X's with 3000 rounds or so. Zero malfunctions and everything stock except the night sights. 80% of rounds were 115 gr Blazer Brass.These skin problems pictures showcase some of the common, and not so common skin condition. View skin problems pictures to help identify issues. Advertisement You've probably had t...G43X Range Visit- Mixed Review. New G43X. Cleaned it, loaded up with Winchester NATO 124g to “break her in” and then Speer Lawman 124g range fodder (this is my normal process for all guns). First mag 9th round lodges on feed ramp. Clear, continue.May 25, 2022 · I have a Glock 43x mos and own maybe 8 of the gen 1 s 15 mags. On 3 of these mags i have +5 extensions. I have heard of some issues with some of the gen 2s but remember lemons get out in every company. I believe in giving them an opportunity to fix the issue before making a final judgement on the mags. Finally, the actual design flaws are shown on Shield Arms S15 mags for Glock 43x & 48.I bought a new Glock 43x & 3 new Shield Arms S15 GEN2 mags this summer....Being stuck can be draining. You may feel like you can grasp the problem if you spent just a little more time on it. Unfortunately, next thing you know, you've wasted hours making ...Glock 43x failures to feed. Looking for anyone else who has had magazines for the 43x, failures to feed. I've had the gun since March, and have put 300 rounds through it, with three different magazines. Today was the second "fail to feed." It didn't jam, but when I tried to fire it, it was like dry firing.Glock 43 FAQs. What’s the biggest problem with Glock 43x? The Glock 43x, an extension of the classic Glock 43, brings its own set of quirks alongside its …The Glock 43X MOS 9mm brings red-dot accuracy to everyday carry; here's a full review. Gaston Glock deserves credit for introducing the polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol, and despite some initial misgivings about “plastic” guns, Glock pistols have proven to be reliable and accurate. Law enforcement agencies quickly adopted Glock pistols ...Glock 43X Review. The Glock has long been one of the most popular handguns on the market due to the reliability. However, their bulk has often been a …16 Feb 2019 ... Shooting, comparing, and discussing the Glock 43x. First Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4B5FOCrc_A ...If you file too much, the SSL may not be actuated when the magazine is empty. Replace the weak spring that came with the aftermarket SSL with the spring on the OEM SSL. That beefier spring on the OEM SSL (Part # 47877 lever marked "47876" or Part # 33731 lever marked "33730-1" in case of the G43) will work much better.Thunder Hand. 10 posts · Joined 2021. #13 · Apr 14, 2021. I have been toying with the idea of using the Tungsten guide rod assembly in my Glock 40. Today I watched a video on You Tube where and individual claimed they can cause the frame to crack due to the weight and lack of flexibility to move with the gun.Yup, i get it. And i dont have NO problem with it my friend. But keep in mind, what works for you, might not, for someone else. I happen to have 2 G43`s in my gun safe, as well as a G43X, and a P365. ... Glock 43X, Glock 19 MOS, Glock 26, Glock 30, Glock 32, Glock 42, Sig Sauer P365Handguns. Editor’s Review: Glock 43 / 43X. April 3, 2020. While they aren't new to the market, the G43 and G43X have proven themselves very worthy as off-duty and self-defense carry weapons. Lt ...The S15's are only $15 more than OEM mags. And yeah, the catch is $25. But with ammo from 40¢ to $2/rd the expense is minimal. I have to guess I've spent more on ammo this year than the cost of my Glock and AR with all the accessories combined. As I've said many times, the S15's aren't for everyone (for various reasons).Jan 19, 2015 · Glock 43X problem. Jump to Latest Follow 21 - 35 of 35 Posts. 1 2. Bradley T · Registered. Joined Jan 19, 2015 · 10,127 Posts #21 · Jan 26, 2024. Only show this ... Thunder Hand. 10 posts · Joined 2021. #13 · Apr 14, 2021. I have been toying with the idea of using the Tungsten guide rod assembly in my Glock 40. Today I watched a video on You Tube where and individual claimed they can cause the frame to crack due to the weight and lack of flexibility to move with the gun.Problems with AAC ammo out of my new Glock 43X MOS Two rounds out of the same box of 115 grain 9mm by AAC and another out of a different box all had the same problem. Heard click, no bang. Primer struck. Locked post. New comments cannot be posted. Share Add a Comment. Be the first to comment ...Dec 9, 2022 · I bought the 43X new and had that exact issue. I sent it to Glock, and they said they couldn't duplicate the issue. After I got it back, I thought I was limp wristing, so I kept going to the range. I was mainly using one magazine, sometimes the other mag too. After about 650-700 rounds, the problem disappeared. GLOCK 43x Shooting Review. The Glock 43X fed, chambered, fired, and ejected each load without a problem. In firing at man-sized targets, quickly, the orange dot front sight was an aid in getting a fast hit. As for sight regulation, the pistol seemed dead on the money with 115- to 124-grain loads and the 147-grain load struck slightly high.Hold the pistol normal, and release the slide from slide lock. The release lever is (should) be under tension, and slightly difficult to release. Now hold the pistol and manipulate the slide back every so slightly with one hand. Barely touch the slide release with the other. It should fall right down.There are three different depreciation methods available to companies when writing off assets. Thus, one of the problems with depreciation is that it based on management's discreti...At the time, the Glock 19 checked every box I needed, and up until the Glock 43x and Glock 48 were released in January 2019, it lived in my appendix holster. ... Glock: our of the box, no problem, NEVER a failure. March 3, 2019 11:17 am Reply 0 0 0 0 0 0. Kevin L. I believe it will fit right in for those of us who have smaller hands and don’t ...This also caused light, off center primer strikes and a misfire. I have done research on this specific issues and other people have had the exact same issues, multiple YouTube videos showing my exact issue. One possible reason this could be happening is the incorrect placement of the spring on the firing pin safety plunger.Glock 43X Dimensions. Here is a size chart comparison of the Glock 43X MOS and the Shield M2.0: Comparison Info; The Glock 43X is an upscaled version the the Glock 43. It will hold 10 rounds instead of six rounds. It is a single stack with the factory Glock mags. This gun is 16.40 ounces unloaded and 23.07 ounces with a 10-round mag. …In this video we show how to fix an issue that we found during our Glcok 43 first impressions video. When trying to insert a new magazine during a reload, if...Even then you likely cannot physically move the slide with similar force nor speed as a round firing. Those 43 springs are tight and short. They have to be to absorb more recoil from the small, light, slide. After 100rds or so, it’ll break in and smooth out. Snap …343 posts · Joined 2003. #3 · Sep 7, 2015. Glock seems to change the finishes often. Sometimes it's the more matte grey dull finish, other times it's more of the Teflon looking finish. I prefer the slick "frying pan" type finish on my Glocks from a few years ago, but lots of people like the less slick finish. G34, G17, G19, G26, G43, G23, G27 ...The Glock 43x is plenty accurate for what it is. Being a smaller gun designed for concealed carry, the barrel and sight radius will be pretty short, under 4 inches. The Glock 43x, like other purpose-built sub-compact concealed carry guns, is designed for up-close defensive shooting. In the right hands, the Glock 43x can hold groups as ...They are known to have this issue. You need to file the right screw down a few mm until it no longer screws onto your extractor spring pin. I literally went to an armorer today for this exact issue. EPS Carry on a brand new G43x. They took the gun apart, took off the optic, filed down the screw, and reassembled.Hi. I bought my first pistol, a Glock 43X. Unfortunately, I have a problem with misfires, the reason is that the firing pin strikes too little. Sometimes it happens 2-3 times per 10 pieces of ammo. I checked on 4 types of ammunition, the same on all of them. I am attaching photos of the ammunition after the misfire, you can see a slight brush ... Compared to the other Glocks, the G48 offers some substantial benefits. The longer length helps it sit better on a belt when concealing. Its length also provides some weight in the muzzle, helping to balance out the typical top-heavy concealed carry gun. The Glock 48 in a holster. Glock 43x failures to feed. Looking for anyone else who has had magazines for the 43x, failures to feed. I've had the gun since March, and have put 300 rounds through it, with three different magazines. Today was the second "fail to feed." It didn't jam, but when I tried to fire it, it was like dry firing.This 43X would prove me otherwise. I finally had time to take it out on Sunday. I had 1,000 rounds Tula sitting by the door for weeks; it was time. I ran probably 200 rounds through this thing. Shield mags. Glock mags. Half full. Full. It didn't matter. Bitch was gonna back-talk. I'd have at least 1 FTF/FTE per mag. 2 was average. 3 was max.230 posts · Joined 2022. #1 · Apr 3, 2024. I have shot and carried a 43X for several years with no malfunctions. At the range this week I had two issues. One was a failure two extract and one was failure to go into armory. I was seated while shooting. Thinking about these issues I thought that (1) I might have been limp wristing since I was ...Ming69 Discussion starter. 9 posts · Joined 2017. #1 · Dec 18, 2017. I just purchased a new Glock 43 in November. My problem is with an unloaded magazine in the gun if I pull the slide all the way to open locked position I can't close slide. It won't release by pushing the slide stop lever or pulling back a little more on the slide and releasing.43x mos return to battery failures. My 43x is having problems. Many shots slide feels sluggish and slow. Several times it didn't ho into battery. This is with oem mags and 124 grain ammo. I don't remember when this gin was new and running irons. Have a 507k on it now. Of course it's an mos model and should run regardless.The Glock 43x is plenty accurate for what it is. Being a smaller gun designed for concealed carry, the barrel and sight radius will be pretty short, under 4 inches. The Glock 43x, like other purpose-built sub-compact concealed carry guns, is designed for up-close defensive shooting. In the right hands, the Glock 43x can hold groups as ...Hello, I recently purchased a G43. I added the Taran Tactical +2 mag extension, I had a failure to feed the last round when using Federal HST 147 grain hollow points P9HST2. I thought the issue might be the mag extensions, so I purchased 2 new magazines and headed to the range again. I had another failure to feed on one of the last rounds again.2368 posts · Joined 2020. #3 · Sep 3, 2022. @indivi said it best! Big Tex Ordnance has G43X & G48 OEM magazines for $17.99: OEM Glock 43X & G48 10rd Mags | Big Tex Ordnance. Just get on their Waitlist. They tend to replenish in a timely fashion. OEM is the way to go (IMHO). GLOCK Certified Armorer, GSSF Member, NRA Benefactor Life Member.May 2, 2023 · Questions for Armorers...Problems with New 43x. Well...I really like the gun.Fits my hand perfectly. But... In about 400 rounds I have has 5 misfires. First couple, the primer hit didn't seem too bad. But had 3 today. Looked at a primer and found an off-center primer hit. Right on the edge. Thought about that and the fact the slide is sluggish ... Accuracy: 6/10. The Glock 43 gives you good practical accuracy within self-defense distances but may struggle with anything smaller than a torso-sized target at 20+ yards. Ergonomics: 5/10. The compact grip is decidedly small, making for painful extended range sessions. Controls are functional and very Glock-like.Bottom Line: The Glock 43X is the ideal concealed carry handgun for every day carry, off-duty law enforcement, women, and more. Glock 43X Background. If you look back over several years, the dominant concealed carry champion was the Glock 26. It was subcompact, held 10+1 rounds, and could accept higher capacity mags from a G19 …Glock 43 FAQs. What’s the biggest problem with Glock 43x? The Glock 43x, an extension of the classic Glock 43, brings its own set of quirks alongside its extended grip and increased magazine capacity. The most notable issue tends to revolve around magazine compatibility, especially with aftermarket extensions designed for the original Glock 43. The S15 magazine is a patent-pending, flush-fitting 15 round magazine for the Glock® 43X and Glock® 48. The S15 is a steel magazine, and is the same length as the OEM Glock® 10 round magazine, but holds an additional 5 rounds. Increased Capacity, Same Reliability G43X Black. Chambered in 9mm Luger the G43X features a compact Slimline frame with a black slide. The 10-round magazine capacity makes it ideal for concealed carry. Designed for comfort, The G43X combines a compact-size grip length, a built-in beaver tail and a subcompact-slim slide for a comfortably balanced, versatile grip that´s ideal for a ...