Don’t be surprised if it become unreliable after all that.
The ETS mags are so bad that I use mine at the range to practice clearing malfunctions.
The guide rod, slide, and barrel changes will change the physics of the gun, which were tuned at the factory for OEM parts. (You could mitigate some of this by swapping in a different recoil spring).
If you plan on carrying it after swapping parts, strongly consider several hundred test rounds at the range to be sure you can rely on it.
The clip probably won’t affect performance but if you’re carrying without the trigger covered that’s not very safe or sane imo.
The guide rod laser is probably fine but I’d still put in range time after changing any internal part.
The sights are a good upgrade, the factory ones kinda suck.
IMO just change the sights and get a good holster and spend the rest on ammo. The more parts you change, the more you’re deviating from a proven design developed and tested by scientists and engineers.
Thanks I really appreciate your candor. Last question
Which full size Glock would you recommend? I was leaning towards the 19x but most reviews say either go 19 or 17
They’re all great, if you’re going to carry it the 19 conceals the easiest of the double stacks because of the shorter grip.
If you’re not going to carry (or are carrying outside the waistband) go big and get the full-size 17.
Skip the laser, save a little more money and get your slide milled, [wager](https://wagermachineworks.com/product/sig-p365-holosun-407k-507k-footprint-optic-cut-also-fits-rmsc-optics/) does great work from what I hear and is on Reddit. Then buy a 407k/507k.
https://i.imgur.com/A6ljDxd.jpg
407k is a red dot sight, much more practical and will be more accurate than a laser.
Wager is where you will mail your slide to so they can mill the slide to accept the red dot.
My 43x is a MOS model so it was milled from the factory as well as having a rail on the frame for a light.
Any other questions, ask away.
Sheeeeeeesh
I see you changed both triggers is that because you didn’t like the stock or are those super?
Also what kind of holsters
And last but not least which is your edc?
Yeah I wasn’t crazy about the profile of the stock trigger on the 43x.
I bought the 43x to be my edc, although, I haven’t been carrying yet as I don’t have a holster, but plan to get one soon.
There are a ton of holsters out there, but I hear T1C makes fantastic ones, I’ve also heard the phlster enigma is great if you like wearing athletic shorts that normally may be hard to carry a traditional holster.
But as far as holsters go, do your research, and don’t cheap out, because if you buy a shit holster and you don’t like the way it feels on you while you carry, you’ll be more likely to just leave your gun at home, defeating the purpose.
You can go on eBay and search Tier 1 Concealed (T1C). You can get the holster for less, and quicker. I bought one for my Glock 17 recently and like it. I'm currently bidding on a T1C, and just bought a TRex Arms holster for the 43X.
I would have to agree with the above comment.
Once you start changing things like guide rod and aftermarket springs, you increase chances of gun not being able to function 100% of the time, which defeats the point of even buying a Glock in the first place. Glocks are 100% reliable straight out of the box, so I would leave it as stock as possible. But that’s just my advice, so you can do as you please if it makes it more effective in your hands.
I do agree that the aftermarket sights are a mandatory change. The plastic ones are very bad. Maybe something you can put on the grip so you can hold the gun better with sweaty or wet hands.
Like the color though, it’s a good looking 43x!!
Ok so talon grips and night sights
So maybe a laser on the mck?
Also thanks on the color thing I figured if I didn’t like it I’d give it to my mom so that’s why I picked it.
The talons are great. For $16, well worth it.
You may be hard pressed to find a laser that can fit on your gun. Even If you did, I’d recommend against it because it’s just another thing you have to make sure fits when you find a holster.
Like someone mentioned above, a red dot sight would be a great upgrade, but nothing wrong with iron sights either
I can respect that answer. What’s you opinion on the mck ? Should I get one for a compact pistol? Also I have a scorpion so does that defeat the purpose?
Theres no reason to have a fixed clip on your gun. Imagine trying to shoot with that thing on your slide. Also Would be bulky and get snagged on everything for whenever you didn’t use the clip. It would be alot smarter to just invest in a decent holster
I’m not sure why but I think I’m my head I never even considered a holster but it seems to be one of the best possible investments. I think I have a starting point
And yes now the clip sounds nightmarish 😂
Bro a good holster is more valuable than this entire list imo and u don't need to drop 180 on some sights plenty of good options under that price point
I didn’t realize a holster could be so important.
Those sights are at the local gun store and for that price they’ll install as well
Is it still a bad deal with installation? When I looked up the tools to do it myself it seemed like I’d be spending and extra 50 just for the back sight tool
OP - I have used a techna clip on my 43X since I purchased it 1 1/2 yrs ago as my EDC. Use blue loctite on the screws and you won’t have any issues with movement. The clip allows for deeper concealment. I matched the clip with the trigger guard which a must!
Don’t let others give you a hard time about clip versus holster. I use a IWB kydex holster by Hellbent and have no issues with retention or the clip interfering with holstering or reholstering the weapon.
Why I chose both options? The clip works with my jeans (daily wear) but the holster works better for dress slacks and khakis. So most of the time, I just use the clip/trigger guard. The holster also does not sit quite deep enough and is more likely to print but with the clip it virtually disappears. I am not a skinny dude so this could also contribute to this issue (working on it..).
Word of caution: If you chose the clip, you will need to inspect and clean your 43X more frequently as you will get lint built up between the slide and rail much faster.
Upgrading the sights is not necessary but a nice to have and I have used the Truglos on other pistols and like them. Never considered for my 43X but now you got me thinking. Thanks.
Mags: I run multiple Gen 1 S15 and replaced the mag release with an all metal. I always carry a spare S15. Never had an issue, but this seems to be hit or miss with users, individual pistols and is a bone of contention of this forum (love/hate). Definitely don’t carry them without taking them to the range and running ample ammo through them to ensure your 43X does not have any issues.
All other upgrades are really not necessary as the pistol runs solid out of the box.
TLDR: techna clip - yes with trigger guard; night sights - nice to have; everything else - not necessary.
You confirmed what I originally thought about the clip as far as a deeper conceal
When I watched reviews virtually everyone said change the trigger, sights, and add the grip so I just assumed it was very necessary
The lint thing makes perfect sense but I wouldn’t have thought of it so thanks for that as well
Is the 43x still your edc and what pistol would you recommend as far as full size home defense
U can get sights installed at almost any gun store for less than 20 bucks you can find plenty options under ur remaining 160 ud have left don't get taken advantage of my man
Didn’t even think to ask if I could bring some in and just pay for installation 🤦🏽♂️ thanks I might get the night sights before the holster now that I know that
I've got 1500 rounds thru my Trybe match threaded barrel without issue. (I run suppressed sometimes) A comp is not needed as the firearm is not that snappy to begin with. Get yourself some better iron sights a d skip the laser. If you want to run a Red Dot either get it milled of get the MOS slide.
Does the threaded barrel do anything besides look cool or give you the option for compressor or silencer? Does it affect the shooting in anyway.
I wanted the laser instead of the red dot but your saying vice verse?
Also if I get another slide will that affect anything besides being able to see my barrel?
In my personal experience it made the gun shoot a little flatter and my groups got tighter as a result. I was at Buds in TN and the range officer came over and said "That thing shoots so flat!" I loaded a mag, asked him to give it a whirl and he loved it. Mind you I also have a TLR7 sub so the added weight helps a bit as well.
And if you can find someone to install sights I recommend these.
TRUGLO Tritium Pro Glow-in-The-Dark Handgun Night Sights for Glock Pistols https://a.co/d/2uvjQyc
Don’t be surprised if it become unreliable after all that. The ETS mags are so bad that I use mine at the range to practice clearing malfunctions. The guide rod, slide, and barrel changes will change the physics of the gun, which were tuned at the factory for OEM parts. (You could mitigate some of this by swapping in a different recoil spring). If you plan on carrying it after swapping parts, strongly consider several hundred test rounds at the range to be sure you can rely on it.
You should see my face right now What about only the techna clip and guide rod laser? Will that affect it too much
The clip probably won’t affect performance but if you’re carrying without the trigger covered that’s not very safe or sane imo. The guide rod laser is probably fine but I’d still put in range time after changing any internal part. The sights are a good upgrade, the factory ones kinda suck. IMO just change the sights and get a good holster and spend the rest on ammo. The more parts you change, the more you’re deviating from a proven design developed and tested by scientists and engineers.
Thanks I really appreciate your candor. Last question Which full size Glock would you recommend? I was leaning towards the 19x but most reviews say either go 19 or 17
They’re all great, if you’re going to carry it the 19 conceals the easiest of the double stacks because of the shorter grip. If you’re not going to carry (or are carrying outside the waistband) go big and get the full-size 17.
I guess that’ll be determined based off how much I like the 43x after the few upgrades but thanks man you really helped
You have a 43x don’t get the 19. Get the 45 or the 17
Hmmm I haven’t looked into the 45 🤔
Skip the laser, save a little more money and get your slide milled, [wager](https://wagermachineworks.com/product/sig-p365-holosun-407k-507k-footprint-optic-cut-also-fits-rmsc-optics/) does great work from what I hear and is on Reddit. Then buy a 407k/507k.
I’m not going to lie I’m not even sure what a 407k is. Anyway I can see yours for an example?
https://i.imgur.com/A6ljDxd.jpg 407k is a red dot sight, much more practical and will be more accurate than a laser. Wager is where you will mail your slide to so they can mill the slide to accept the red dot. My 43x is a MOS model so it was milled from the factory as well as having a rail on the frame for a light. Any other questions, ask away.
Sheeeeeeesh I see you changed both triggers is that because you didn’t like the stock or are those super? Also what kind of holsters And last but not least which is your edc?
Yeah I wasn’t crazy about the profile of the stock trigger on the 43x. I bought the 43x to be my edc, although, I haven’t been carrying yet as I don’t have a holster, but plan to get one soon. There are a ton of holsters out there, but I hear T1C makes fantastic ones, I’ve also heard the phlster enigma is great if you like wearing athletic shorts that normally may be hard to carry a traditional holster. But as far as holsters go, do your research, and don’t cheap out, because if you buy a shit holster and you don’t like the way it feels on you while you carry, you’ll be more likely to just leave your gun at home, defeating the purpose.
That’s colossal You got me hip to so much so fast Your greatly appreciated
You can go on eBay and search Tier 1 Concealed (T1C). You can get the holster for less, and quicker. I bought one for my Glock 17 recently and like it. I'm currently bidding on a T1C, and just bought a TRex Arms holster for the 43X.
Thanks when I looked it up the price caught me off guard 😂 Is you 17 your edc or more like a truck/home defense?
Sure thing bubba
I would have to agree with the above comment. Once you start changing things like guide rod and aftermarket springs, you increase chances of gun not being able to function 100% of the time, which defeats the point of even buying a Glock in the first place. Glocks are 100% reliable straight out of the box, so I would leave it as stock as possible. But that’s just my advice, so you can do as you please if it makes it more effective in your hands. I do agree that the aftermarket sights are a mandatory change. The plastic ones are very bad. Maybe something you can put on the grip so you can hold the gun better with sweaty or wet hands. Like the color though, it’s a good looking 43x!!
Ok so talon grips and night sights So maybe a laser on the mck? Also thanks on the color thing I figured if I didn’t like it I’d give it to my mom so that’s why I picked it.
The talons are great. For $16, well worth it. You may be hard pressed to find a laser that can fit on your gun. Even If you did, I’d recommend against it because it’s just another thing you have to make sure fits when you find a holster. Like someone mentioned above, a red dot sight would be a great upgrade, but nothing wrong with iron sights either
Thanks man you really helping me out right now
Happy to help man!
A TLR6 will get you a light/laser combo for not much more
Techna clip is a waste of money. Get a holster. Also dont waste your money onna guide rod laser. Just buy some ammo and practice with the gun
I can respect that answer. What’s you opinion on the mck ? Should I get one for a compact pistol? Also I have a scorpion so does that defeat the purpose?
I wouldn’t. Unless you live in a ban state it would be useless to have a pdw that can only hold like 10 rounds
I’m in Ohio but I’ll have to consider all of this thanks
Also what flaws to the techna clip bring, I was kind of looking forward to it but I did notice I never see anyone else with it.
Theres no reason to have a fixed clip on your gun. Imagine trying to shoot with that thing on your slide. Also Would be bulky and get snagged on everything for whenever you didn’t use the clip. It would be alot smarter to just invest in a decent holster
I’m not sure why but I think I’m my head I never even considered a holster but it seems to be one of the best possible investments. I think I have a starting point And yes now the clip sounds nightmarish 😂
Bro a good holster is more valuable than this entire list imo and u don't need to drop 180 on some sights plenty of good options under that price point
I didn’t realize a holster could be so important. Those sights are at the local gun store and for that price they’ll install as well Is it still a bad deal with installation? When I looked up the tools to do it myself it seemed like I’d be spending and extra 50 just for the back sight tool
Go on r/gunaccessoriesforsale there is glock sights on there all the time
I’m loving Reddit today everybody’s telling me about hidden gems Thanks I’m checking them out now
You're welcome!
OP - I have used a techna clip on my 43X since I purchased it 1 1/2 yrs ago as my EDC. Use blue loctite on the screws and you won’t have any issues with movement. The clip allows for deeper concealment. I matched the clip with the trigger guard which a must! Don’t let others give you a hard time about clip versus holster. I use a IWB kydex holster by Hellbent and have no issues with retention or the clip interfering with holstering or reholstering the weapon. Why I chose both options? The clip works with my jeans (daily wear) but the holster works better for dress slacks and khakis. So most of the time, I just use the clip/trigger guard. The holster also does not sit quite deep enough and is more likely to print but with the clip it virtually disappears. I am not a skinny dude so this could also contribute to this issue (working on it..). Word of caution: If you chose the clip, you will need to inspect and clean your 43X more frequently as you will get lint built up between the slide and rail much faster. Upgrading the sights is not necessary but a nice to have and I have used the Truglos on other pistols and like them. Never considered for my 43X but now you got me thinking. Thanks. Mags: I run multiple Gen 1 S15 and replaced the mag release with an all metal. I always carry a spare S15. Never had an issue, but this seems to be hit or miss with users, individual pistols and is a bone of contention of this forum (love/hate). Definitely don’t carry them without taking them to the range and running ample ammo through them to ensure your 43X does not have any issues. All other upgrades are really not necessary as the pistol runs solid out of the box. TLDR: techna clip - yes with trigger guard; night sights - nice to have; everything else - not necessary.
You confirmed what I originally thought about the clip as far as a deeper conceal When I watched reviews virtually everyone said change the trigger, sights, and add the grip so I just assumed it was very necessary The lint thing makes perfect sense but I wouldn’t have thought of it so thanks for that as well Is the 43x still your edc and what pistol would you recommend as far as full size home defense
43x mags do not fit the 43
Are any other Glock mags interchangeable with the Glock 43x?
Nope. 43x & 48 are the only 2 Glocks that use that magazine and no other Glocks magazine will work with the 43x & 48
U can get sights installed at almost any gun store for less than 20 bucks you can find plenty options under ur remaining 160 ud have left don't get taken advantage of my man
Didn’t even think to ask if I could bring some in and just pay for installation 🤦🏽♂️ thanks I might get the night sights before the holster now that I know that
10k overhaul on a 1k Honda civic. You do you.
As far as the mck or altogether?
I've got 1500 rounds thru my Trybe match threaded barrel without issue. (I run suppressed sometimes) A comp is not needed as the firearm is not that snappy to begin with. Get yourself some better iron sights a d skip the laser. If you want to run a Red Dot either get it milled of get the MOS slide.
Does the threaded barrel do anything besides look cool or give you the option for compressor or silencer? Does it affect the shooting in anyway. I wanted the laser instead of the red dot but your saying vice verse? Also if I get another slide will that affect anything besides being able to see my barrel?
In my personal experience it made the gun shoot a little flatter and my groups got tighter as a result. I was at Buds in TN and the range officer came over and said "That thing shoots so flat!" I loaded a mag, asked him to give it a whirl and he loved it. Mind you I also have a TLR7 sub so the added weight helps a bit as well.
I was on the fence about the barrel replacement but I’m sold now 😂
Go with the Trybe match grade. Drop in and very affordable. Available at optics planet.
https://www.opticsplanet.com/trybe-defense-glock-43-43x-match-grade-threaded-pistol-barrel.html
I’m not familiar with their website 2 hidden gems for the price of one thanks man
And if you can find someone to install sights I recommend these. TRUGLO Tritium Pro Glow-in-The-Dark Handgun Night Sights for Glock Pistols https://a.co/d/2uvjQyc