The G 26 is a little fatty. So it’s the M&P Shield for me, I don’t know how the Shield stacks up against the Glock other than anecdotally: I’ve put every type and variation of 9mm round on the planet into that thing and it’s never let me down, and the accuracy is phenomenal. I am a convert. Very gritty, stacks at the end, about 6 pounds on my scale. If you don’t think so, you haven’t shot them both. I have had one failure to fire (was a good strike, but anmo failed to fire), not gun fault. I rather have a .45 if I have to deal with only 6 shots and so much snappiness! The G43 is a bit smaller and significantly lighter than the XD-S, so it has adequate mitigation to the comparative shootability shortfall. … Kahr CM9 unloaded weight 14.0oz. I too bought a 43 for my wife. My experience with the Glock 42 was not at all like the author described in his report. I’ll never understand why Glock continues to put that ugly (and to my mind, useless) Euro-hook on the front of the trigger guard. Id have a hard time picking this over a 26 or a model similiar in size, just doesnt seem like much is gained to offset the loss in capacity. it’s simple: you can have a gun with you regardless of attire or weather. Except the spare magazine! She was comfortable with it so that was what we purchased. it’s a great option for stealth and convenience. I own three .380s (including the 42) and carry one regularly. The weight difference between a loaded 26 and 43 are obvious. MSRP: $529 (usually less via Brownells or Cabela’s). The Glock 43’s biggest advantage over the 42 (other than stopping power): The tiny nine is an ammunition omnivore. jobs for US…..never like Glock guns. They have the same trigger, grip angle, reliability and I can disassemble one in the dark if I must. you are free to go through the hassle of dressing around your gun, and dealing with it when you have to use the toilet, etc. If anybody at GLOCK is listening, how about make the upcoming G44 a G19 size Gen2 (yes Gen2, no finger grooves) style frame with a G26 size stainless slide? Just be carful out there and hopefully none ever has to use their fire arm, I am looking into the 43 and i am trying to figure out what would be best for my wife, I carry a Kimber 1911. Glock 43 length 1.02″ If you’ve pocket carried a Smith & Wesson hammerless snubbie 642, the Glock 43 is an easy choice for EDC. demand for these like there was for the 42 last year. it hold 7 rounds total and she keeps saying to me babe if i used 7 rounds its probably over witch ever way it went. Think GlockOS (Glock operating system) with advanced ergonimics. Walther could have done much better. I carry the G43 in my left front pants pocket. It was just skinnier and lighter enough to make me happy. . My immediate reaction when I first picked up the Glock 43 was that the pistol was much larger than I expected, about the size of my Glock 26, so I did a hands on side by side comparison of the 43 and 26 that revealed the Glock 43 is only marginally narrower while every other dimension is essentially the same as the Glock 26. i body carry my wife purse carries witch is almost pointless. The Glock 43 is another subcompact 9mm weapon for concealed carry. It required no break in. Shoot it. My 42 has never been “finicky” about ammunition and I give it five stars in every category. To accommodate those larger, higher-pressure rounds, the polymer-frame G43 is slightly longer, wider and five ounces heavier than its .380 ACP predecessor. The carried my Glock 43 all night (about 8 hours of activity) through a nice dinner, a walk around our local aquarium and I didn’t even notice I was carrying. If you were new to the concealed carry market and can swing the price the SIG P365 is the superior choice. Because for some reason you keep trying to convince anyone who hasn’t had the benefit of a hands on side by side comparison of the Glock 43 and Kahr CM9 that the two pistols are roughly equal in size, which is complete bull$#it and absolutely false. I am so glad I did. That’s yuuuuuuuge. I dont care for the plastic feel of the gun, but i havent heard anyone say anything bad about them. Overall Length: 6.26” Yes, the CM9 is technically smaller, but not enough for me to justify keeping it over the Glock. With that I agree with why give up the extra rounds. No, but I can make the trade-off work. But, this gun won’t be fun for blasting cans for hours on end. While I own a R51 it has been at Remington since mid-2014. Perfection, to coin a phrase. I’m a Glock armorer and have little to say about Glocks, in general. The standard LC9 has one of the crappiest triggers I’ve ever pulled. The count included Winchester White Box, Federal Premium, Remington UMC and Magtech (both 115gr and 124gr weights). It’s my first glock. My Glock will always be on my hip! It’s a huge difference. It comes down to what the shooter feels comfortable with. It’s the Glock you can holster like a wallet. My Glock 42, .380 has operated flawlessly for me. I wouldn’t rush out to replace your Glock 43 with a P365. I have other handguns, in most brands and flavors, from Berettas to Sigs to Rugers to Dan Wesson, Colt, Springfield, etc. Real world numbers prove otherwise. I have 25 years combat arms experience in the Army (just regular Infantry type) and 14 years (and counting) with law enforcement (patrol/narcotics). Ergonomics (shooting): * * * * * It’s best for those who have the need and the budget for a purely concealed carry pistol. And she is well endowed to so that poses a problem. As soon as the fad passes I will pick up a used one for “backup.”. While the Glock 43 is a little bit bigger than the Glock 42, the two feel very similar in the hand. Recognize you need to use your fire arm. And there’s nothing snobbish about that, for I’m the biggest cheapskate ever, and I would much prefer to pay less for “as good” or “better” quality with the purchase of anything. Tried out the G 42. Have bought 3 over the years but end up giving them to my sons. I’m purchasing the Glock 36. As a new heater, mods are scarce. Which is not to say they’re perfectly designed. It might be everything you need from your defensive gun. The G43 was my fav. Not sure, but you can find them readily online now. We forgave it this ballistic trespass with the understanding that any armed self-defender who doesn’t test his carry cartridges for reliability, doesn’t get what he deserves. I spent the past week training and shooting pistols. Any reason for this, Danno? The weapon measures 6.26 inches long, 4.25 inches tall, and 1.02 inches wide. Great gun. I have owned, shot and carried Makarovs, S&W Shields, SA XDs, Kahr CW9 and CW45, SIG P6 / P225, SIG P239, Walther CCP Gen 1 (what a disappointment that was) and likely several more that I just can’t remember right now, and I can’t be more happy with my Walther PPS M2. I have a Glock 17 and a Glock 42. http://www.defensivecarry.com/forum/defensive-carry-guns/212969-cm9-vs-glock-43-size-comparison-not-much-real-world-difference.html. BTW with my GSSF membership the Glock 43 was $411 after tax. Pretty please? Big mistake. It carries in a DeSantis Nemesis holster and barely shows, summer or winter. Actually got to handle one in a hardware/gun store. The break itself is crisper. Conversely, if you were holding a tiny needle, and suddenly that needle weighed a *quarter ounce* more, you’d instantly feel the difference. No matter what you carry it has to be accessible. One guy agrees with me on that AR thread. I have found pocket carry to be a good option while working when the weather is hot and my activity makes belt carry of my G19 undesirable due to concealability around clients and others. Rack a round “if there is not one chambered, or release safety” The niche for the .380 is super-tiny pocket guns, so that’s where manufacturers are concentrating. in order to be able to carry a larger/higher capacity gun. I love my 26 and will never part with it but also want something for pocket carry. This might seem like a subjective thing. I got a failure to eject and realized immediately afterward that my mishandling was the cause. I’ll probably buy another glock 26 before I buy the 43 and save the lesson I learned when I bought the glock 36. I work in a service trade that requires a set uniform and appearance that does not allow inside or outside waistband carry and the shirt tucked in precludes the issue anyway. But G43 arrives into a place long staked by others. An SP101 handles the 357 beautifully and is fun to shoot. Mine is, apparently, smack dab in between the 26 and the 43. I second this. What do you guys think? And yet…for some reason, the Glock still tempts me to trade in my Ruger. A tiny bit bigger to get four more rounds (and the ability to use extended mags) seems like a no-brainer. Glock 43 Reviews How would you like to rate Glock 43? Here’s one we prepared earlier: A G43 seducing a SHTF Gear inside the waistband rig. Have you had any issues since then? You might as well carry a SR9C,M&P9C, or Glock 19. OK, so let’s cut to the most important difference between the two guns. The salesman really pushed it, took $200 off the price and told me I would get used to it, It was a “no brainer” in his words. Quit being snobs and compare the Glock 43 with the PT709. I do agree that it’s not the best looking gun aesthetically, but I don’t carry a gun for it’s aesthetic beauty. I want to be totally familiar with the exact same gun no matter what the circumstance. I bought a G43 for my wife and she loves it. 2. There is a huge difference between carrying a 26 and 43 especially in thickness and weight. The Glock 43 is smaller, the Shield carries more ammunition as standard. Grab your purse Look at my thread below where I show pics of my measurements. The trigger press is much smoother than the old Glock trigger. Not sure which, but apparently you, your measurements, or both are lying since you insist on repeating the same bogus line of bull$#it over and over. Your point stands though, some special operation groups are choosing to wield Glocks for very good reasons. Why is it even that big of deal to you? While you're reading this, you can also take a look at these glock comparisons and this Glock 19 Gen4 review. You can pretend otherwise if you wish, but your persistent deceptive argument is lost from the get go since there is no way to get past the fact that the CM9 is nearly ONE FULL INCH shorter in length than the 43, which for a pocket pistol means that even after considering the other almost as small dimensions of the 43, the Kahr CM9 is significantly smaller than the Glock 43. http://www.ar15.com/mobile/topic.html?b=5&f=13&t=159303. This post was originally published in 2015. The firearm for this Glock 43 review was provided by the Kentucky Gun Company. I sold my g26 after carrying the 43 for a month. I purchased mine from ‘hopticusa.com’ and though it was a bit trickier than other end plates, I got it installed in just two minutes. In turn, both the 26 and the 43 have lots of positives to offer the user. The Walther engineers must have been sleeping when the disassembly was put together. sure you may have to use a smaller weapon but that is so much better than no weapon. A pocket on work pants is cut much bigger than casual slacks and a bulge on a set of work pants is not a noticeable thing anyway so it works for a lot of people. That was a Romulan creation, traded in exchange for a bunch of D7 battle cruisers and the anti-Federation alliance. It’s a great little gun. You can pocket carry the 43, but it’s hard to do that with a 26. What I carry depends on time, place, and manner. If a gun is on your body you have a lot more control over who gets to it (say a child looking for gum in someone’s purse). Glocks are tools to me, nothing more, and until now the Glock 26 has been the best tool for its job IMO. This weapon was one of Glock’s first single stack weapons, and the release was pretty built up. My G42 has been fed a wide variety because I’ve heard this so much. None have been the PT709, but for what I still do have, .380 & .45, they don’t even come in a distant 2nd to any Glock, I own (8). Point and shoot. “There is a huge difference between carrying a 26 and 43 especially in thickness and weight”. Until I picked up my Glock 43 I carried a Gen3 Glock 26 in a StealthGear ONYX IWB in the winter or a StealthGear Appendix IWB in the summer. Thanks Mark. But again, the 43’s best deployed as a point-shooting point blank self-defense gun. Once you get to grips with the 43, literally, slow-firing the gun reveals a firearm capable of 10-ring accuracy at bad breath-and-better distances. Weight: 17.95 oz. Now that Gaston’s gang has unloaded freight containers of G42s — which they wouldn’t have sold had they started with a proper 9mm single-stack pocket pistol — they’re finally ready to sell train loads of subcompact 9mm GLOCK 43s. A day late, a dollar short. I am not impressed. I’ve got a deposit on mine ! The small frame is designed for concealability. Kahr CM9 width 0.91″. I’ll spend hours cleaning and admiring them over the weekend. Glock was made famous when novice gunmaker Gaston Glock produced the G17 pistol to fulfill an Austrian Army contract. Glock 43 unloaded weight 16.19oz. Trading my LC9 for G 43 tomorrow. I must have gotten a happier one. Mon-Fri I carry for a living and I will pickup my no frills, aesthetically challenged Glock every time. The break itself is crisper. “My measurements don’t lie”. The answer is quite simple: It depends on how one is dressed, which also includes weather as a factor. It may be a little snappier but she doesn’t notice because of her experience. I’ve already put 600+ rounds through it and I still love it. Don’t forget to take a look at the Pew Pew Tactical YouTube for more in-depth and ha… I have an ass load of Colts, Sigs, HK’s, Rugers, Smiths, Khars, Glocks blah, blah, blah. Seemed to work OK manually cycling rounds through it but never took it to a range before sending it in for the recall. These measurements were made with the shortest, non-extended magazines that are offered for each gun.These numbers pretty much deal with how well these little guns are going to carry on a day to day basis. James mentions the suggestion that the lady consider a Walther CCP in 9mm. Thumbs way up for the Glock 43! With its tiny size and lightweight, the G43 pistol is very easy to conceal and carry. This is because, though Glock make a big thing out of it, the difference in size between the two weapons is actually pretty minimal. At the end of the proverbial day, the Glock 43’s greatest advantage is that it’s a Glock. The Kel-Tec .380 is dire – does not even have a slide stop. I have neuropathy from chemo and carpal tunnel in my dominant hand, but I’ve had no problems with limp wristing and the gun fits most of my clothing. Now that we’ve said lots of nice things about the Glock 43, where does the Glock 43 leave something to be desired? Get the wallet style – it works in front. It’s small, has decent capacity, great ergonomics, and is utterly reliable. I wish they would build a single stack. The LE Supply said I was under no obligation to buy the pistol I ordered if I didn’t like it, so I opted to pass on the purchase of the 43 since it is for all intent and purposes a single stack 26 with a 6+1capacity. I am unable to pocket carry my 26 so I must say that it is disappointing that the 43 is not much thinner than the 26. I like the Glock 43 bc I have end up with no reason not to carry besides quick runs to the store in basketball shorts. Agreed. Ruger weight, unloaded, with magazine: 1.08 pounds The Pico is tiny compared to the 42 and I feel safe with it loose in my pocket. Dan, I know Glock fans will overlook short comings because of the name. I own a Glock 26 as well as many others, but firearms like the Glock 43 or car CM series make a huge difference in the visual appearance of a tucked in shirt. I’ve been looking for a carry worth .380 but all the ones I look at seem, well, anorectic. Have owned Glocks since ’89, carried various models (22, 21,27) as a part-time LEO/ security contractor for years. Thinner If I could make the 26 work, of course I would rather have the extra rounds. Glock 43 The Glock 43 was designed as a continuation of the Glock 26 mentality. I’ll admit that sounds a bit tepid. Out of the box, in almost a year and over 500 rounds, I have never had a single malfunction related to the gun. Unlike the finicky 42, the G43 eats all ammo, delivering the “it goes bang every time” reliability that’s the brand’s hallmark. No problems. I’m not a Glock guy, so I’ve never handled either pistol. Both models are featured in 9x19 Parabellum, also known as standard 9mm. Yes, there is that: The Glock 43 isn’t for our bear-pawed ballistic brethren — unless they like to practice close-up magic with a little gun. I expect the 43 to be my EDC for a long time. Good advise for fellow shooters. I have never had problems with my Glock 43. The G43 ships with both a flush-fit and an extended 6-round magazine. It also carries great in my cargo pants/shorts. Not good for an EDC or any other firearm. This is not a super smooth, precision trigger. I don’t have to think about draw and presentation so I can concentrate on aim and necessity of discharging a round. Glock 43….17 oz empty, 20 oz loaded (7 rounds) Walter CCP Seems like a great gun for a woman. I guess i agree with that in either scenario. In general, it appears to be a tool ideally suited for concealed carry and as a backup gun for uniformed law enforcement officers.With all of the expectations associated with this gun, there is a lot of pressure on Glock to deliver. The reset is still as loud and definitive as ever. Even when not doing these activities though i also pocket carry. The 43 – totally different story. The thing is however, those guns aren’t that small, or light. Geez guys we come to a forum for help. Still, I’d say it shoots just fine. I have plenty of friends who say things like “Ya shoulda got an [x]!” whenever I have difficulty with or need to fix something I own. Still do, in addition to other pistols. Looks like it will get down to getting a 43 in hand /pocket to see how it feels. it is highly convenient. Then again, not much really. Is there a .380 with decent magazine capacity, say 12 or better that you would recommend. When I’m slouching, even in summer, I could, if I wished, carry a Glock 41 inside my pants, in a holster of course, and with a loose shirt no one could easily spot that I was carrying. I own 6 Walther pistols and think the PPQ or PPQM2 are the best 9mm I’ve ever shot. I’m carrying a Glock 43 full time now. A Taurus? I own a Glock 23, and it does go bang every time. Comes in two styles safety no safety The trigger press is much smoother than the old Glock trigger. Glock 26… 21 oz empty, 26 oz loaded (11 rounds). I carry everything from a Nano to a full size 1911 and while I can tell the difference between the extremes none of the guns have proven to be particularly burdensome for long term daily carry. Point is that, yes, I carried when I went somewhere that seemed warranted. I’m ready to go (almost) with the G43 but I still wonder if I would be happier with the G42 because it’s smaller and lighter. Your gun will look like a phablet in your front pocket, and no one will even give you a second look. Save your change and buy a real gun El Cheapo. I like it. We’ll talk about why a bigger gun might be better a little further on. And this firearm is just more of the same old same old. It takes three+ hands to do it. The G43 is small and light enough for pocket carry. After replacing my Levis 501s with Lee painter pant style jeans, I found I could easily pocket carry the G43, so I went ahead with the purchase 7 or 8 months ago. We live in Florida so I pocket carry more than IWB and for pocket carry the Ruger far outdoes the Glock and since performance is basically identical the Ruger wins. The plastic sights just aren’t durable. For IWB carry, ounces probably won’t add up to much, but even a few mm of difference in thickness can be noticeable. I think its more hating on the GLOCK in .380. In reality, unfortunately,it’s not that easy. Ruger LC9 17.2 OZ 7+1 6.0 The reality is that nearly a full inch difference in length alone means it’s indisputable that the Kahr CM9 is significantly smaller than the Glock 43. I don’t expect to be pocket-carrying this one; an IWB holster is already on order. The G43 feels natural in the hand, with a sure grip (with a built-in beaver tail design), particularly while using the pinky extension-equipped mag. What a peace a of crap. As a pocket pistol I carry a Pico which has a DAO trigger, is more compact, functions well, and is surprisingly easy to shoot. no one says you have to do it. No .380 hate here. She had 3 failure to feed (FTF) in the first box of 50. My measurements don’t lie. Glocks were preferred overseas (when select units could obtain them) and my department switched from Sig to Glocks years ago and never looked back. 40 S &W. Thanks for the honest review. Maybe if I knew their were SEAL teams out there with Ruger backups in their pockets, I might not be such an unfaithful bastard to my current gun. For every other handgun need, G17. To me, the finger ridges on the G26 kill it for me. Oh and BTW, did I mention the end plate is billet aluminum and can be used to bash a head should you be that close and all 8 rounds are gone..? Those that want a gun they can use for concealed carry and also for recreational shooting or home defense may want to look at a larger pistol. It is also the easiest to carry in Florida lightweight clothing. And it’s trigger is undeniable better than any factory Glock. The 43 pocket carries without printing like the 26. Plus, it may not be much smaller, but its smaller enough to make a difference when pocket carrying to me. My wife carries her S&W M&P Shield 9 in a purse holster which covers the trigger, cocked and locked with one in the chamber. Fits S&W M&P 9/40 Shield M2.0-3.1″ Barrel IWB. To accommodate those larger, higher-pressure rounds, the polymer-frame G43 is slightly longer, wider and five ounces heavier than its.380 ACP predecessor. Yes, out of the box, always the second round. But at the same time I’ve just never really been impressed by any of Glock’s offerings. Now, I’m a GLOCK guy. Great for personal protection and concealment period! And then there’s the rest of us who just don’t mind carrying a .380. Glock loses in every way. Barrel Length: 3.39” The second of our best Glock 43 IWB holsters is made by CYA Supply Co.… 50 rounds a week as a minimum, usually double that.. The barrel is 3.39 inches long, and the weight of the weapon is 17.95 ounces unloaded. All well manufactured firearms will go bang when the trigger is pulled. However, this gun is so small that it’s actually more concealable than some people need. I bet if you started carry a Beretta Nano, which is noticeably smaller, you would say the same thing about the G43. I really like the Glock 42 a lot. Our department performed a 3 month evaluation several years ago looking to compare our Glock 17/21 issue weapons with any possible follow on replacements and nothing compared (all things considered). $30 for a single plus one magazine base and $35 for a single plus two magazine base probably seems like a real bargain to someone with more money than common sense. I like them, at least in 9mm flavor, and I can’t tell you … Not say the 43 is bad, simply that it doesn’t fit the criteria I require in a pocket pistol with its block build and glock trigger. Get em. The G42 and G43 are major let downs from this Glock fan. Overall, it’s easy to see why the Glock 43 is one of the most popular CCW pistols. I keep toying with the idea or getting a micro 380 or another j-frame. Bonus! The G43 is a comfortable carry compared to the G26. The Glock is slightly narrower than the Shield by a tiny – some would say unnoti… With a two minute swap out of the magazine end plate, you can add one more round making my Glock a 7+1 = 8 rounds for a single stack COMPACT conceal and carry. It could be carried easily, was accurate and completely reliable. Disassembly of the CCP will soon be a competitive sport. The 43 works for all those circumstances. Find a LC9 or LC9s rental at a range… after about 1000 rounds they are shot loose… rattle like an old jalopy. Here in the real world, NEARLY A FULL INCH is significant for a pocket/backup pistol and was a deal breaker that caused me to pass on buying the Glock 43 I ordered. It competed with my Nano. Look at Hickok’s video. I do like the Glock’s trigger, but as far as normal DAO goes, the Kahr is as smooth as they come. I now shoot mostly Sig P226 and P229’s, again I would guess several thousand rounds over the last 6 years or so with out one single failure. The G26 has those straight from Hades finger grooves! So i know from hands on experience that you are wrong. We all have different requirements and situations, and in my every day life. Just recently she now leaves a round chambered. My Sig 938 Holds 7+1, is smaller, Metal, and weighs about the same.. Ill stick with that.. I had a 26 – sold it. Went to my local fun store picked it up felt it big difference in size and weight compared to the other models. She works in Chicago. I couldn’t hit the broadside of a barn. Check it out. Everything Glock is trying to do with the 42 and 43 is already being done much better by pretty much everyone else in the business…. I don’t see any reason why I would replace it with the thicker, heavier and pricier G43. I suspect larger-fisted 43 buyers will go with the extended magazine or go home relatively empty-handed. We have taken it to the range at least 6 or 7 times and while it isn’t my fave it is accurate. In a direct comparison, I prefer the LC9s lines and trigger pull. Not me. Not that you should. You have to love the way the 26 shoots. What size baggy-ass ghetto pants are you wearing? 5. Glock dimensions: 4.25″ x 1.02″ Always in a Comp Tac C-T.A.C holster IWB. Why does one G43 say USA on the pistol when all I see say Austria???? After the G42 appeared, we had a scramble to present Taurus Curve, Remington RM380, SiG P290RS. Am I in love with it? Bah… Glock should have made something the size of a Rohrbaugh for only 6 rd capacity. The reviews in this post have turned into nothing more than a brand battle. Everyone is using Glock’s specs. Scramble, whatever, celebrate some more hyperbole…, I’d love to see a shot of a J-frame in that same holster on top of / underneath the G43 in its holster for comparison. The worst gun I shot was the Sig 938. For my two cents- if a Glock 26 doesn’t work for you, go with the Glock 43. I’m glad Glock came out with the 43. ©COPYRIGHT 2020, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Took it to the range today. The 43 is what i am looking into for my wife i should say. So women be carful out there. Kahr CM9 length 5.3″. Glock 43 Accessories & Upgrades. It has become my summer EDC. G43 is the fat chick that arrived late to the party. I have carpal tuned and mild neuropathy in my dominant hand and can shoot the .380 Glock 42 comfortably. Just put one on order. It was only a disappointment in that it wasn’t the 9mm everyone expected. Some thought that the G42 would be made to accommodate a 9mm round, but the engineering that comes into play is far greater than many would suspect. Thank you for your help. It’s a single stack pistol that holds 6+1 rounds of 9x19mm ammunition. I have a CM9 and just got a 43. I have shot .380s with recoil ranging from mildly annoying to downright painful, because there’s so little mass to absorb it. It’s best to carry the largest gun that you can comfortably conceal. Hickok agrees with me. The Glock 43 is one of the smallest pistols in the Glock lineup. But just looking at the numbers, you’re right, it doesn’t look like there’s much reason to prefer the 43 over the 26. But the same size as my Shield. That’s huge. Unzip the compartment the fire arm is in Which is not to say Jerry Miculek couldn’t use a Glock 43 to shoot the eye out of a newt at 50 paces. I am fairly certain many comments on these forums are made by people only looking at their own lives. I saw one on GunBroker yesterday for $440. It works for her and she keeps it accessible along with all the other junk in her purse. Just one simple comment. That was my logic when I picked one up. Here are the steps for a women who purse carrys. Sure, I gave up 6 rounds, but seeing as I left the 26 at home more often than not I think I made the right choice. When people say this, I visualize those blackhawk IWB holsters that people wear OWB. That’s the difference. Waited awhile to comment on this thread. Kahr CM9 unloaded weight 14.0oz. Like the rest of the pistols in Glock’s catalog, the G43 is a polymer-frame semi-automatic. To the surprise of many, the G43 was a little larger than anticipated. Glock 43 loaded weight 20.6oz. I don’t care what the numbers look like on paper, the 43 is easier to conceal than the 26, and the trigger is far easier to shoot rapidly than the Kahr. 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