The Glock 43 is a single-stack 9mm Luger pistol chambered in 9mm Luger with a Pink Champagne Cerakote frame finish and Satin Aluminum Cerakote slide. It's a compact carry gun (nothing more, nothing less), and one of the thinner 9mm options in its class. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Caliber: 9mm Luger 
• Barrel Length: 3.41 inches 
• Overall Length: 6.26 inches 
• Capacity: 6+1 rounds 
• Weight: 16.19 oz. 
• Frame Finish: Pink Champagne Cerakote 
• Slide Finish: Satin Aluminum Cerakote 
• Firing System: Striker Fire 
• Safety Features: Safe Action Safeties 
   

Features 

 
At 16.19 oz. and 6.26 inches overall, the G43 is easy to conceal under light clothing. The polymer frame has a grip that fits a wide range of hand sizes, though shooters with larger hands sometimes find the short grip limiting. White dot front and white outline rear sights are readable in most lighting conditions. 
 
The striker-fired Safe Action system gives a consistent trigger pull every shot. Two 6-round magazines are included. Recoil is manageable but noticeable compared to larger 9mm pistols, given the lighter weight and shorter barrel.

The G43 Pink Defender draws predictably split feedback on the finish. Owners who wanted something different appreciate the Pink Champagne Cerakote; others would have preferred something more subdued but bought it for the platform, not the color.

The common ground is the slim profile. The single-stack design is one of the main reasons people choose the G43 over other compact 9mms. Reliability comes up consistently as a positive, with users reporting clean function across a range of ammunition types.

Ergonomics get mixed reviews. Smaller hands tend to rate the grip highly; larger hands find the short grip length awkward. Recoil is more noticeable than on larger Glocks but most users find it manageable, even for new shooters. Aftermarket support is good. Holsters, extended magazines, and sights are easy to find.