Glock 43x and -48..now in all black

USNRet93 · July 29, 2019, 07:12 AM

https://us.glock.com/en/pistols/g43x-us

Altho I never minded the silver slide model.

Tallest · July 29, 2019, 09:05 AM

Neither did I, I have a G48 that I'm quite pleased with.

They just came out with the black, but there seem to already be rumors that there will be another release in black adding a rail for lights/lasers. I say just hold out for the "G48 MOS" they're sure to release to compete with the Sig 365XL.

IdaD · July 29, 2019, 09:14 AM

I like all black better. I'm not a Glock guy at all but the 48 is pretty intriguing to me.

jonnyc · July 29, 2019, 06:31 PM

We got the all-black 48s in the shop, but no 43X yet. I'm happy with the look and performance of my silver 43X, no plan to change.

sarge912 · July 29, 2019, 06:48 PM

I will probably try for a 43x in all black when my store gets one in. The silver slide on my 48 gets dirty quickly.

Siggy-06 · July 29, 2019, 08:48 PM

I kind of the two-tone look of the initial release better.

OhioGuy · July 31, 2019, 06:04 AM

Surprised Glock didn't give these special names and release them as entirely new models

rickmelear · July 31, 2019, 08:01 PM

Bought a original 43X in two tone. Wouldn’t change a thing. In fact, I’d buy the two tone over the all black again. Different taste for all.

**Spats McGee** · August 1, 2019, 05:01 AM

The silver slide was never a deal-breaker, but if I were to buy a G48, I'd prefer to get the black slide.

ifithitu · August 1, 2019, 02:36 PM

I picked up a G 48 9mm 6/24/19, now i'm thinking about picking up a G 43 or G 43x in all black.

Goosby · August 7, 2019, 08:21 PM

I already owned a black Glock 43.

JDBerg · August 8, 2019, 12:39 PM

I’ll take whatever color I can get a deal on.

Goosby · August 19, 2019, 07:59 PM

Black is nice, I love the color.

OhioGuy · August 20, 2019, 05:50 AM

Anyone think these rumored 15 round aftermarket magazines will become reality? They're listed on that company's site as available this summer, and summer is dwindling pretty rapidly.

Tallest · August 20, 2019, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by OhioGuy

Anyone think these rumored 15 round aftermarket magazines will become reality? They're listed on that company's site as available this summer, and summer is dwindling pretty rapidly.

Personally, I wouldn't get my hopes up.

To my knowledge, no one has ever been successful long term with metal mags in Glocks. Stamped or cut sheet metal just doesn't do well with polymer catches. And over time, I don't think polymer bushings in said metal mags would be reliable.

For 15 rounds, get a G19 and think skinny!

cslinger · August 20, 2019, 10:58 AM

No dog in this fight so to speak but I believe they are going to release a replacement metal mag button/catch etc. with the metal magazine.

Tallest · August 20, 2019, 11:42 AM

Maybe one of these days someone will just make an absurdly expensive steel frame for a Glock.

Then we can have a civil war between those who think it's sacrilege, and those who think it's finally the end all be all of hand guns.

jr24 · August 20, 2019, 12:03 PM

Looks like Glock capitalized on the Glock 19x marketing strategy. Release a model folks want in a color only some like but others will buy because they like the gun.

Then release it in the preferred black and watch a bunch of them buy it again, plus all those waiting for the black version.

Brilliant.

I like the Black better myself, never much liked the 2 tone look on any guns. I also like a 26 or 19 better and doubt I'd have gotten one regardless, though they do feel pretty good in the hand.

BillSussman · August 29, 2019, 08:45 PM

I agree with the post above. Surprised the 43X and 48, weren't released as new models where the only difference is the black slide. They have gone a little crazy lately with 9mm models.

allenomics · September 10, 2019, 03:00 PM

The silver slide made the 43x and 48 look like a budget-priced Kahr. Not a looker. In addition to the black slide, these pistols need a G5 grip texture.

RsqVet · September 10, 2019, 06:30 PM

Tallest --- It's been done, around 2008? CCF race frames. All metal Glock frame -- Aluminum or Stainless.

Google you can find them I am sure.

http://www.ccfraceframes.com/articles.php

They were a VERY brief flash in a very hot pan. A few folks I know messed with them, to very, very limited success. In short making one run and run as well as a bone stock Glock is not a trivial matter, in fact from what I saw of them if you gave me a choice between one of them and an AMT I might pick the AMT.

Yeah really that bad.

From the troubleshooting I saw on them, replacing the flex of a polymer frame with zero flex or near zero flex of metal along with tight tolerances equaled a disaster. I am of the opinion that if one took a grander to one and loosened things up to near GI 1911 rattle trap specs it might work fine but would have defeated what folks were going for and no one would ever take me up on my offer to try.... frankly at this point if someone gave me one I'd like make it into a paperweight.

Tallest · September 11, 2019, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RsqVet

Tallest --- It's been done, around 2008? CCF race frames. All metal Glock frame -- Aluminum or Stainless.

Google you can find them I am sure.

http://www.ccfraceframes.com/articles.php

They were a VERY brief flash in a very hot pan. A few folks I know messed with them, to very, very limited success. In short making one run and run as well as a bone stock Glock is not a trivial matter, in fact from what I saw of them if you gave me a choice between one of them and an AMT I might pick the AMT.

Yeah really that bad.

From the troubleshooting I saw on them, replacing the flex of a polymer frame with zero flex or near zero flex of metal along with tight tolerances equaled a disaster. I am of the opinion that if one took a grander to one and loosened things up to near GI 1911 rattle trap specs it might work fine but would have defeated what folks were going for and no one would ever take me up on my offer to try.... frankly at this point if someone gave me one I'd like make it into a paperweight.

Thanks! That's a lot of interesting, and slightly disappointing information. Haha!

I work in metal fab shop, and our CNC room could make one if I got the drawing, but it seems like it would be a futile, and probably frustrating endeavor.

And not that it's needed... I like my Glocks as they are.

Metric · September 14, 2019, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tallest

Personally, I wouldn't get my hopes up.

To my knowledge, no one has ever been successful long term with metal mags in Glocks. Stamped or cut sheet metal just doesn't do well with polymer catches. And over time, I don't think polymer bushings in said metal mags would be reliable.

For 15 rounds, get a G19 and think skinny!

Shield Arms went live for pre-orders a few hours ago. They are also taking orders for an aluminum magazine catch.

O4L · September 14, 2019, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metric

Shield Arms went live for pre-orders a few hours ago. They are also taking orders for an aluminum magazine catch.

https://shieldarms.com/glock-43x-48-15-round-mag

July 29, 2019, 07:12 AM	#1
USNRet93 Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2018 Location: Republic of Boulder, USA Posts: 1,475	Glock 43x and -48..now in all black https://us.glock.com/en/pistols/g43x-us Altho I never minded the silver slide model. __________________ PhormerPhantomPhlyer "Tools not Trophies”

July 29, 2019, 09:05 AM	#2
Tallest Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2016 Location: West of the Atlantic Posts: 418	Neither did I, I have a G48 that I'm quite pleased with. They just came out with the black, but there seem to already be rumors that there will be another release in black adding a rail for lights/lasers. I say just hold out for the "G48 MOS" they're sure to release to compete with the Sig 365XL. __________________ Matthew "All men are ignorant. The topics of our ignorance may vary, but the nature of the world is that no man may know everything." ~ R Jordan

July 29, 2019, 06:31 PM	#4
jonnyc Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,731	We got the all-black 48s in the shop, but no 43X yet. I'm happy with the look and performance of my silver 43X, no plan to change. __________________ 2024 PA Cartridge Collector Show; Aug. 16-17, 2024!!! Buy...Sell...Trade All Types of Ammunition & Ordnance PM or email me for 2024 show details.

July 29, 2019, 08:48 PM	#6
Siggy-06 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 1,148	I kind of the two-tone look of the initial release better. __________________ Flicks just like a lighter, just a different kind of fire.

August 1, 2019, 05:01 AM	#9
Spats McGee Staff Join Date: July 28, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 8,821	The silver slide was never a deal-breaker, but if I were to buy a G48, I'd prefer to get the black slide. __________________ I'm a lawyer, but I'm not your lawyer. If you need some honest-to-goodness legal advice, go buy some.

July 29, 2019, 09:14 AM	#3
IdaD Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2018 Location: Idaho Posts: 107	I like all black better. I'm not a Glock guy at all but the 48 is pretty intriguing to me.

July 29, 2019, 06:48 PM	#5
sarge912 Member Join Date: May 18, 2019 Location: Beautiful Parma Ohio Posts: 70	I will probably try for a 43x in all black when my store gets one in. The silver slide on my 48 gets dirty quickly.

July 31, 2019, 06:04 AM	#7
OhioGuy Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2016 Posts: 1,089	Surprised Glock didn't give these special names and release them as entirely new models

July 31, 2019, 08:01 PM	#8
rickmelear Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2005 Location: palm beach county, fl Posts: 257	Bought a original 43X in two tone. Wouldn’t change a thing. In fact, I’d buy the two tone over the all black again. Different taste for all.

August 1, 2019, 02:36 PM	#10
ifithitu Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2016 Location: Derby City KY. Posts: 243	I picked up a G 48 9mm 6/24/19, now i'm thinking about picking up a G 43 or G 43x in all black. __________________ USMC Vietnam Veteran,0311 Grunt. 6/68 to 7/69 Semper Fi

August 7, 2019, 08:21 PM	#11
Goosby Junior Member Join Date: July 31, 2019 Posts: 4	I already owned a black Glock 43.

August 8, 2019, 12:39 PM	#12
JDBerg Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2015 Location: PA Posts: 1,835	I’ll take whatever color I can get a deal on. __________________ Words to Live By: Before You Pray - Believe; Before You Speak - Listen; Before You Spend - Earn; Before You Write - Think; Before You Quit - Try; Before You Die - Live

August 19, 2019, 07:59 PM	#13
Goosby Junior Member Join Date: July 31, 2019 Posts: 4	Black is nice, I love the color.

August 20, 2019, 05:50 AM	#14
OhioGuy Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2016 Posts: 1,089	Anyone think these rumored 15 round aftermarket magazines will become reality? They're listed on that company's site as available this summer, and summer is dwindling pretty rapidly.

August 20, 2019, 10:58 AM	#16
cslinger Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,045	No dog in this fight so to speak but I believe they are going to release a replacement metal mag button/catch etc. with the metal magazine. __________________ "Is there anyway I can write my local gun store off on my taxes as dependents?"

August 20, 2019, 11:42 AM	#17
Tallest Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2016 Location: West of the Atlantic Posts: 418	Maybe one of these days someone will just make an absurdly expensive steel frame for a Glock. Then we can have a civil war between those who think it's sacrilege, and those who think it's finally the end all be all of hand guns. __________________ Matthew "All men are ignorant. The topics of our ignorance may vary, but the nature of the world is that no man may know everything." ~ R Jordan

August 20, 2019, 12:03 PM	#18
jr24 Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 2011 Posts: 870	Looks like Glock capitalized on the Glock 19x marketing strategy. Release a model folks want in a color only some like but others will buy because they like the gun. Then release it in the preferred black and watch a bunch of them buy it again, plus all those waiting for the black version. Brilliant. I like the Black better myself, never much liked the 2 tone look on any guns. I also like a 26 or 19 better and doubt I'd have gotten one regardless, though they do feel pretty good in the hand.

August 29, 2019, 08:45 PM	#19
BillSussman Member Join Date: August 8, 2019 Posts: 34	I agree with the post above. Surprised the 43X and 48, weren't released as new models where the only difference is the black slide. They have gone a little crazy lately with 9mm models.

September 10, 2019, 03:00 PM	#20
allenomics Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2007 Posts: 1,536	The silver slide made the 43x and 48 look like a budget-priced Kahr. Not a looker. In addition to the black slide, these pistols need a G5 grip texture. __________________ NRA Benefactor Life Member Knowledge is not power. Applied knowledge is power!

September 10, 2019, 06:30 PM	#21
RsqVet Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2005 Posts: 2,474	Tallest --- It's been done, around 2008? CCF race frames. All metal Glock frame -- Aluminum or Stainless. Google you can find them I am sure. http://www.ccfraceframes.com/articles.php They were a VERY brief flash in a very hot pan. A few folks I know messed with them, to very, very limited success. In short making one run and run as well as a bone stock Glock is not a trivial matter, in fact from what I saw of them if you gave me a choice between one of them and an AMT I might pick the AMT. Yeah really that bad. From the troubleshooting I saw on them, replacing the flex of a polymer frame with zero flex or near zero flex of metal along with tight tolerances equaled a disaster. I am of the opinion that if one took a grander to one and loosened things up to near GI 1911 rattle trap specs it might work fine but would have defeated what folks were going for and no one would ever take me up on my offer to try.... frankly at this point if someone gave me one I'd like make it into a paperweight.