The Glock 43x Custom "Mandala Purple Pearl" is a 9mm Luger semi-automatic pistol with a Mandala Purple Pearl hydrographic finish applied over the standard G43X platform. The underlying gun is unchanged from the factory spec: same Safe Action trigger, same 3.41-inch barrel, same 10-round capacity. The finish is the differentiator here, making it a reasonable pick for someone who wants a capable carry gun with a distinctive look. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Caliber: 9mm Luger 
• Capacity: 10 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 3.41 inches 
• Overall Length: 6.50 inches 
• Weight: 18.70 oz (unloaded) 
• Sights: Fixed Glock Sights 
• Trigger Pull: Approximately 24 N (5.4 lbs) 
• Safety: Safe Action system 
• Condition: New in Box 
• Finish Color: Mandala Purple Pearl 
• Manufacturer: Glock 
• Model Number: PX4350201MDLPP 
• UPC Code: 688099402938 
   

Detailed Features 

1. Compact Size: 3.41-inch barrel and 18.70 oz unloaded keeps it manageable for concealed carry without going as small as a true pocket pistol. 
2. Safe Action System: Glock's trigger safety, firing pin safety, and drop safety all work together. The gun won't fire unless the trigger is intentionally pulled. 
3. Ergonomics: The G43X grip is longer than the G43, giving a fuller hold and better capacity without growing the slide. 
4. Fixed Sights: Standard Glock polymer sights. They work, though many owners swap them for aftermarket night sights eventually. 
    

Usage Scenarios 

• Concealed Carry: The slim single-stack profile and light weight make this a practical everyday carry option. 
• Self-Defense: 10 rounds of 9mm is a reasonable defensive capacity for a compact pistol. 
• Range Use: The Mandala finish makes this one a conversation piece at the range, but it functions identically to any other G43X.

Feedback on the G43X "Mandala Pearl" custom splits predictably: the Glock platform gets solid marks, and the custom finish is either loved or irrelevant depending on who you ask.

On the platform itself, owners consistently praise the G43X's grip length relative to the slim slide. It's a meaningful improvement over the original G43 for those with larger hands. Reliability gets the usual Glock treatment: consistent, no-drama performance across a wide range of 9mm loads. The compact size works well for concealed carry without printing badly under most clothing.

The custom finish draws admiration from buyers who specifically want something different from standard black, and critical indifference from those who care only about function. The main complaints around custom Glock variants generally come down to price. The Mandala Pearl costs more than a stock G43X, and buyers who don't care about aesthetics see that premium as wasted. Some also prefer the Shield Arms S15 magazine compatibility that the G43X supports, which gets discussed alongside this model as a capacity upgrade option.

Overall it's a standard G43X underneath. The finish is the only meaningful difference from a function standpoint.