Glock 43 is good. Single stack so thinner but less capacity. Again, both good pistols. I like the P365 trigger much better, and many G 43's don't come with night sights.
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P365 vs 43 things I noticed
I cleaned my brother’s 43 the other day when we got done shooting. I’ve had 3 of them before I eventually sold them off because I never could shoot them the way I wanted to. I felt good with the Shield and the PPS M1. I had a few reasons for not warming up to either of those. But not how they handled. I loved shooting them. So I was 42 deep concealed and 26 in appendix wherever possible. My P365 weighs 20.5 oz unload with a Magguts 12 round kit for the 10 round tube. That is almost an once lighter than the 26. It handles just like the Shield and the PPS to me. I would love to shoot one with an aluminum frame to see how they feel. Anyway, the SIg appears way more over built than the 43. The frame rails are MUCH more substantial, the barrel is considerably thicker, the hood for the recoil spring is much beefier. The SIG is obviously a tier above the Glock in build. That should be an objective fact.
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I feel the same way you do about Glock and Sig, I don't think Glock could hold a candle to sig!! And it's not objective at all I think it's the TRUTH!!I cleaned my brother’s 43 the other day when we got done shooting. I’ve had 3 of them before I eventually sold them off because I never could shoot them the way I wanted to. I felt good with the Shield and the PPS M1. I had a few reasons for not warming up to either of those. But not how they handled. I loved shooting them. So I was 42 deep concealed and 26 in appendix wherever possible. My P365 weighs 20.5 oz unload with a Magguts 12 round kit for the 10 round tube. That is almost an once lighter than the 26. It handles just like the Shield and the PPS to me. I would love to shoot one with an aluminum frame to see how they feel. Anyway, the SIg appears way more over built than the 43. The frame rails are MUCH more substantial, the barrel is considerably thicker, the hood for the recoil spring is much beefier. The SIG is obviously a tier above the Glock in build. That should be an objective fact.
I've never examined a 43 up close, and I'm surprised you think that for a Glock (I've always found Glocks to be to robust and solid feeling, regardless of how you feel about the ergos). But I know what you mean, it's why I sold my LC9S and LCP Max (among some more objective reasons). They just didn't give me the "duty grade" feeling like the 365/XL, G26, Shield/Plus and 442 PC do (my current carry lineup).
Tough to beat a Glock for reliability and longevity. Plus so easy to work on.I feel the same way you do about Glock and Sig, I don't think Glock could hold a candle to sig!! And it's not objective at all I think it's the TRUTH!!
Yes! It’s like a hollow feeling. A feeling of being UNsubstantial feeling in the hand. Glocks don’t feel cheaply made. They just simply don’t “feel” as robust as the 365. Mine weighs almost as much as a Glock 26 empty. It feels like enough gun for 9mm. The Wilson combat module weighted changes the game again. It is so soft shooting. Mozambique drill double taps are no harder than using a 26. It’s a phenomenal firearm to ALWAYS have on you.I've never examined a 43 up close, and I'm surprised you think that for a Glock (I've always found Glocks to be to robust and solid feeling, regardless of how you feel about the ergos). But I know what you mean, it's why I sold my LC9S and LCP Max (among some more objective reasons). They just didn't give me the "duty grade" feeling like the 365/XL, G26, Shield/Plus and 442 PC do (my current carry lineup).
I disagree with Sig being a tier above Glock. I own both pistols and the Glock is more precisely made and all of my Glocks are very consistent in quality. I cannot say the same for the Sigs I have owned. I have never sent a Glock back for a function issue. I cannot say the same for my Sigs. My P365 has some peening damage around the edges of the barrel lug area. My model 43 has a lot more rounds through it and shows no signs of peening or unusual wear. Aside from holster wear and finish wear on the interior, you would be hard pressed to show me any deficiencies with the model 43. The only advantage the P365 has is capacity and that’s where it ends.I cleaned my brother’s 43 the other day when we got done shooting. I’ve had 3 of them before I eventually sold them off because I never could shoot them the way I wanted to. I felt good with the Shield and the PPS M1. I had a few reasons for not warming up to either of those. But not how they handled. I loved shooting them. So I was 42 deep concealed and 26 in appendix wherever possible. My P365 weighs 20.5 oz unload with a Magguts 12 round kit for the 10 round tube. That is almost an once lighter than the 26. It handles just like the Shield and the PPS to me. I would love to shoot one with an aluminum frame to see how they feel. Anyway, the SIg appears way more over built than the 43. The frame rails are MUCH more substantial, the barrel is considerably thicker, the hood for the recoil spring is much beefier. The SIG is obviously a tier above the Glock in build. That should be an objective fact.
you got me there, but I will say that I've had great experiences with sigs c/s and I really can't say the same about glock!!??Tough to beat a Glock for reliability and longevity. Plus so easy to work on.
I have 6 glocks and 4 sigs so I do have some experience with both of there c/s departments
You get what you paid for , always a reality, the glocks are fine guns , they go boom but quality comes with a cost ,if you care about the details you’ve made the right decision.
Very well stated, I agree Glocks are very good guns and were the first polymer gun in the 80's but now I think innovation in the 2000's that Sig has the edge!!!! That's it I'm not a Glock basher I have a bunch of them but I think right now sig ran right by themYou get what you paid for , always a reality, the glocks are fine guns , they go boom but quality comes with a cost ,if you care about the details you’ve made the right decision.
My experience with Glock is very limited. Held and fired a few, but they didn't fit my hand or point as naturally for me as the P365 does. My P365 has way over 1K rounds through it (including reloads) and has been 100% reliable. Made in USA kind of matters to me too.
Jim Stafford said it best, so I'll just paraphrase "Who we love and why we love is hard to understand. She's my gun, Bill."
I've only had one experience with Glock's customer service. My only Glock I purchased in the early 90's. Soon thereafter, I got a letter in the mail from Glock saying that there was some kind of problem with the trigger, recall, send it back, blah, blah, blah. The gun ran great, and I ignored the letter.I've had great experiences with sigs c/s and I really can't say the same about glock!!??
Fast forward to about 2014, more than 20 years later. I was looking at the Glock, at it occurred to me that maybe I was hasty and negligent in ignoring the recall. I called Glock, explained the story, and the guy said, "Sure, just return the gun to us and we'll take care of it!"
So I sent the gun back, and they not only fixed whatever the original problem was, but they upgraded the action to whatever they were making at the time. I got far more than I expected.
The Glock is still not my favorite pistol, but their customer service is beyond reproach.
I've had a few Glocks including a 43. They are a great reliable simple pistol. Very few parts and available from third party vendors. I never liked the spongy trigger and the blade safety in the trigger. Those pistols with the safety in the trigger makes my finger sore really quick. My 45 cal G21 was probably my best one. The Sigs I put a flat trigger in has fixed the sore finger.
Glock replaced 4.5 year old dim Glock night sights on my Glock 26 without a problem. I've never had a problem with any gun manufacturer on a repair.I've only had one experience with Glock's customer service. My only Glock I purchased in the early 90's. Soon thereafter, I got a letter in the mail from Glock saying that there was some kind of problem with the trigger, recall, send it back, blah, blah, blah. The gun ran great, and I ignored the letter.
Fast forward to about 2014, more than 20 years later. I was looking at the Glock, at it occurred to me that maybe I was hasty and negligent in ignoring the recall. I called Glock, explained the story, and the guy said, "Sure, just return the gun to us and we'll take care of it!"
So I sent the gun back, and they not only fixed whatever the original problem was, but they upgraded the action to whatever they were making at the time. I got far more than I expected.
The Glock is still not my favorite pistol, but their customer service is beyond reproach.
Not going to badmouth Glocks; still mighty fond of the 42, and a 19.5 feels good in my hand.
But I had a G43; shot it well enough (especially when the 9+ lb trigger thing was resolved). But the 365 holds more rounds, has a better trigger, and, subjectively, seems to have less recoil for the same ammo.
The 365 made a G26 redundant as well, so both the 43 and the 26 went on down the road.
Both brands made revolutionary advances in firearms design, Glock with polymers, SIG with the FCG 'chassis'. SIG is moving forward, tho' Not so much with Glock.
Moon
But I had a G43; shot it well enough (especially when the 9+ lb trigger thing was resolved). But the 365 holds more rounds, has a better trigger, and, subjectively, seems to have less recoil for the same ammo.
The 365 made a G26 redundant as well, so both the 43 and the 26 went on down the road.
Both brands made revolutionary advances in firearms design, Glock with polymers, SIG with the FCG 'chassis'. SIG is moving forward, tho' Not so much with Glock.
Moon
Which one can you fall down in the mud with, get up, sling the mud from the barrel, and keep shooting?
The sig???Which one can you fall down in the mud with, get up, sling the mud from the barrel, and keep shooting?
Pretty sure the Sig will still shoot, but dropping it would be like painting grafiti over a Rembrandt.Which one can you fall down in the mud with, get up, sling the mud from the barrel, and keep shooting?
The glock will certainly survive, but who cares, thats normal for cheap tupperware.
Before the boat accident I had two glocks and eight Sig's, perhaps in a few years a scuba diver will find them and find out which ones are doing better
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