# GLOCK G43 Gen 1 9MM Sub-Compact Concealed Carry Pistol

**Brand:** Glock
**Category:** Subcompact Handguns
**Caliber:** 9mm

## Specifications

- **Caliber:** 9mm
- **Barrel Length:** 34"
- **Capacity:** 6 rounds
- **UPC:** 764503002540
- **SKU:** UCDSUKgfM

## Description

The GLOCK G43 is a sub-compact 9mm pistol built for concealed carry. Its slim profile keeps it easy to hide under clothing, and the built-in beaver tail lets you get a high grip position for better control. Aggressive texturing holds the grip secure without being uncomfortable during longer sessions.

### Key Specifications
- **UPC:** 764503002540
- **Caliber:** 9MM LUGER (9X19 PARA)
- **Action:** STRIKER
- **Capacity:** 6 ROUNDS
- **Barrel Length:** 3.4 INCHES

Disassembly is straightforward. Drop the magazine, lock the slide back, and the takedown levers release the slide for cleaning. No tools needed. The 6+1 capacity is on the lower end for a 9mm, but the tradeoff is a pistol thin enough to carry all day without printing. For anyone who wants a GLOCK-pattern trigger and controls in a package that disappears in a waistband, the G43 delivers exactly that.

## What Customers Say

*AI-generated insights from customer reviews*

Most G43 owners are satisfied with it as a carry gun. The slim profile and light weight are the two things people mention most. It's easy to forget you're wearing it. GLOCK's reliability reputation carries over; feed-and-eject failures are rare in the typical owner's experience.

Accuracy gets decent marks for the size. The trigger pull is consistent and manageable, and most shooters can shoot it well at self-defense distances without much practice.

The criticisms that come up repeatedly are the 6+1 capacity and felt recoil. At 16.4 oz unloaded, there's not much mass to absorb the shot, so follow-up shots take more effort than with a heavier pistol. Some owners with larger hands also find the grip short, though aftermarket extended baseplates address that. Overall it's a well-regarded carry pistol with predictable tradeoffs. You trade capacity and recoil control for size.

## Pricing

**1 offers available**

| Vendor | Price |
|--------|-------|
| Guns Com | $399.99 |

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