The Glock 43X Custom "Calypso Glitter" is a 9mm Luger subcompact with a teal polymer frame and a glitter finish on the serrated steel slide. At 23.07 oz unloaded and 6.50 inches overall, it sits in the slim single-stack carry category with 10+1 capacity.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Glock
- Model: G43X Custom "Calypso Glitter"
- Type: Semi Auto Handgun
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Barrel Length: 3.41 inches
- Capacity: 10+1 rounds
- Weight: 23.07 oz (unloaded)
- Overall Length (OAL): 6.50 inches
- Height: 5.04 inches
- Width: 1.10 inches
- Frame Material: Polymer with Beavertail design
- Slide Finish: "Calypso Glitter" (Serrated Steel)
- Safety Features: Firing Pin Safety, Trigger Block
- Includes Accessories: Two magazines, mag loader, cleaning kit, pistol case, backstrap set, gun lock
Features
The teal polymer frame has a beavertail design that positions the hand consistently for each grip. The textured surface helps maintain control. Fixed sights give a clean, low-profile sight picture. The DAO trigger mechanism delivers a consistent pull weight on every shot.
The 3.41-inch barrel is long enough to extract reasonable velocity from 9mm while keeping the pistol compact. The 1.10-inch width is the key concealment dimension. It prints less than double-stack pistols at a comparable overall length. Ships with two magazines, mag loader, cleaning kit, pistol case, backstrap set, and gun lock.
Usage
The 43X is a capable daily carry pistol. The Calypso Glitter finish makes it a conversation piece at the range and distinguishes it visually from standard Glock finishes. The 9mm caliber gives it better terminal performance than .380 subcompacts at similar size. Competitive shooting, home defense, and range use are all workable, though the 10+1 capacity is something to weigh against higher-capacity alternatives if round count is a priority.