The Glock 43 is a single-stack 9mm Luger pistol built around a 3.39-inch cold hammer-forged barrel. At 6.26 inches overall and 20.64 oz, it's one of the more compact options in Glock's lineup. This version pairs a Cerakote Elite Black frame with a Cerakote Pink slide, model ACG-00850. Capacity is 6+1 rounds.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Barrel Length: 3.39 inches
- Overall Length: 6.26 inches
- Capacity: 6+1 rounds
- Weight: 20.64 oz
- Finish Color: Pink/Black (Cerakote Elite Black frame, Cerakote Pink slide)
- Manufacturer: Glock
- Model Number: ACG-00850
Detailed Features
The cold hammer-forged barrel contributes to consistent accuracy and long service life. The double-action-only mechanism gives a uniform trigger pull on every shot. The grip is black rough-texture beavertail polymer, which helps with control in wet or cold conditions. Three passive safeties are built in: trigger safety, firing pin safety, and drop safety.
Usage
The G43's slim single-stack profile makes it genuinely easy to conceal. Six-plus-one isn't a deep magazine, but for a firearm this narrow, the trade-off is intentional. It runs well at the range and manageable recoil makes it a reasonable option for shooters still building their fundamentals. Home storage is straightforward given the compact dimensions.