The Glock 43 is a 6.26 inch long, 4.25 inch tall, semiautomatic pistol that allows the user to carry 6 +1 rounds (a six round magazine capacity with one round in the chamber). This pistol was developed to offer Glock lovers a slimmer, more compact 9mm option for concealed carry. It is expected to give the Ruger LC9, Smith & Wesson Shield, Beretta Nano, and other sub-compact 9mm pistols some pretty stiff competition. The internet has been buzzing about this for a while, but has picked up since a select few have been given pistols to review. I have not personally fired this gun, but there are several videos floating around. I'll include a pretty good one below.
As far as the dimensions of this firearm, small is the best way to describe it. It is thinner, lighter, and shorter in height than the current favorite, Smith & Wesson Shield, while being just a touch longer. Although it does offer a few less rounds, I am sure it will sell out in no time at gun shops across the country. Whether it's used for concealed carry or as a backup, if it has the reliability that Glock has become known for, people will snatch it up faster than free protein samples.
As for me, I'm going to sit back and listen for a while. I may not be the biggest fan of Glock guns, but there is no denying that they work. Well! There were a few reliability issues with the Glock 42, but it has been said that they have been worked out in the 9mm version. Still, the Shield is going to be pretty hard to beat. I have actually fired that gun and instantly fell in love. Plus, it has a larger magazine capacity. Maybe I can get Glock to send me one of the 43s to do a comparison (feel free to write them). Until then, here is some footage of the all new, Glock 43 in action. Enjoy.