The Glock 43 is a single-stack 9mm subcompact built for concealed carry. It has a 3.4-inch barrel, 6.26-inch overall length, and weighs 16.19 oz, light enough to carry all day. This version comes in a purple Cerakote frame with a Satin Aluminum Cerakote slide finish, which is visually distinctive and also adds corrosion resistance. Capacity is 6+1 rounds, and it ships with two magazines. The Safe Action system uses three independent safeties to prevent accidental discharge. Fixed white dot front and white outline rear sights. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Glock 
• Model: G43 
• Caliber: 9mm 
• Barrel Length: 3.4 inches 
• Overall Length: 6.26 inches 
• Capacity: 6+1 rounds (includes 2 magazines) 
• Weight: 16.19 oz. 
• Finish Color: Purple Cerakote with Satin Aluminum Cerakote slide finish 
• Firing System: Striker-fired 
• Safety Features: Safe Action Safeties 
• Frame Material: Polymer 
• Sights Configuration: 
  • Front Sight: White Dot 
  • Rear Sight: White Outline

The Glock 43 Gen 1 in purple Cerakote gets the reaction you'd expect from a subcompact Glock with a non-standard finish: practical praise with some style commentary mixed in. Most owners come for the platform's reliability and go away satisfied. Feeding is consistent across ammunition types, accuracy is good for the barrel length, and the trigger is familiar to anyone who has shot a Glock before.

The purple finish divides opinion, though not in a damaging way. Many buyers specifically want something that stands out and view it as a fun deviation from tactical black. Others would prefer a more traditional color but acknowledge the Cerakote coating itself is durable. Functionally it's the same pistol.

The main practical criticism is grip size for larger hands. The slim profile that makes the G43 easy to conceal also means there isn't much real estate to hold onto, and some shooters add grip tape or extended magazine base pads to compensate. Compared to other subcompacts, the 6+1 capacity is on the lower end, though the slim profile is the tradeoff. Price-to-quality ratio is generally viewed as fair for the Glock name and the added Cerakote work.