[Review] G43X MOS: The Best Subcompact Glock Yet? 🤔

[Review] G43X MOS: The Best Subcompact Glock Yet? 🤔

When it comes to every day carry guns, you’ve got a ton of options on the market – but you’re always going to have to weigh concealability versus function to find something that works for you.

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50 Comments

  1. Brian Greene on November 9, 2021 at 9:53 pm

    what is the best red dot (holsun 507k) & truglo fiber optic to co-witness for the glock 43X gen 5 MOS??



  2. THATMOFODIRT on November 9, 2021 at 9:57 pm

    Good stuff



  3. Scott on November 9, 2021 at 9:59 pm

    FYI, the non MOS does not have the rail. Good info on the rail not being standard size, I didn’t know that.



  4. Frank Bonazza III on November 9, 2021 at 9:59 pm

    Another comment section about Glocks LOADED with owners yapping about how great their Glocks are after adding a whole bunch of AFTERMARKET parts. 🤦‍♂️



  5. ¡saac on November 9, 2021 at 10:02 pm

    Just got mine, love the size and feel, hate the trigger and site. Thats being replaced asap !



  6. look to the stars on November 9, 2021 at 10:03 pm

    why would you want reduced velocity (un reliable hollow point expansion and penetration) and a longer grip in a carry gun? i mean i see the need for more capacity but why neuter your velocity when the slide length doesn’t matter in concealed carry?



  7. Tremayne Payne on November 9, 2021 at 10:03 pm

    I have this same set up. Love it. It’s the best gun for EDC



  8. Southern Stacker on November 9, 2021 at 10:05 pm

    During the intro it looked like you had a Monk Cut hairdo. Now I see it’s your hat



  9. Wayne Oldham on November 9, 2021 at 10:06 pm

    Am I the only person that finds Glock perfect right out of the box. I’ve never changed sights, triggers, barrels or anything. I can’t believe people still believe in sights when it comes to handguns.



  10. Roger Wilco on November 9, 2021 at 10:06 pm

    I just picked one up new, is there a ‘break in’ period?
    I usually put a box or two of ‘basic walmart’ ammo through a weapon to make sure it functions, but all I could find were those Liberty Ultra light 50gr 2000fps ‘steel?’ rounds.. So can any of those highspeed/different compound rounds damage a new barrel or is that stuff just a myth?



  11. Ss Prince on November 9, 2021 at 10:06 pm

    What kind of holster is that?



  12. Matt W on November 9, 2021 at 10:07 pm

    Is there any reason I can’t put an MOS slide on my 43x?



  13. Seven Seas Events on November 9, 2021 at 10:10 pm

    They make the TLR7 sub for this gun and the 48 MOS. Better than the TLR6



  14. Nomad 75 on November 9, 2021 at 10:12 pm

    I didn’t want to like a Glock video. But I did. Only for for you. You know I love you. Why won’t you answer my calls?



  15. Michael M on November 9, 2021 at 10:13 pm

    What holster was that?



  16. Scott Tracy on November 9, 2021 at 10:14 pm

    Time to buy one



  17. TeachQueen Royal on November 9, 2021 at 10:14 pm

    Out of the box it’s hands down the Sig p365 X. It’s even smaller than the Xl and has an Xl grip. Maggnuts sell a spring and a follower that goes in your factory 12 round flush fitting magazine that holds 15 plus 1 . It’s really a No brianer!!



  18. AlaskaErik on November 9, 2021 at 10:14 pm

    Sub $600?! Hahahahaha. After I buy the pistol, the optics, night sights, one spare 10 round magazine, three Shield Arms 15 round magazines, Shield Arms steel magazine release, holster, magazine carrier and defensive loads, to begin with, I’ll be in it for over $1000. And that’s with blue label pricing for the pistol. Since I’ve always been a .40 S&W guy and this is my first 9mm, I’ll also have to build up a supply of 9mm ammo.



  19. steven espinoza on November 9, 2021 at 10:16 pm

    43x mos is a dream to shoot and easily the most versatile ccw i own.



  20. Mike Mc Comie on November 9, 2021 at 10:16 pm

    Not a subcompact



  21. Alvaro Campos on November 9, 2021 at 10:16 pm

    Any recommendations for high sight?



  22. MAD BAM on November 9, 2021 at 10:16 pm

    I have the same holster. Idk if you know but the cant is adjustable. You can loosen the right screw and set it straight up and down for appendix!



  23. chgofirefighter on November 9, 2021 at 10:17 pm

    I’ve been debating letting go of my Sig 365 for the G43X MOS, the Glock 43 platform with the Shields 15 round mag capacity is a nice package… Just the 365 trigger is so much smoother and better



  24. James Dean on November 9, 2021 at 10:18 pm

    I polished all the trigger parts and especially the sticker face and put in a 5 lb. striker spring instead of the 5.5 lb. spring and ended up with a 4 lb. break.



  25. Pew Pew Tactical on November 9, 2021 at 10:22 pm

    What’s the best out of the box subcompact trigger? Argue below 😎



  26. Scott Gibson on November 9, 2021 at 10:23 pm

    $1200 or more for a G43 in CA. PPT only. Sucks.



  27. RSLewis on November 9, 2021 at 10:24 pm

    tlr7 sub fits



  28. S Matthews on November 9, 2021 at 10:25 pm

    I got my 43X with a couple of 15 round sheild arms magazines. I love the shit out of it, and just train for the crappy trigger. I don’t have a lot of the problems that some complain about.



  29. LoftOfTheUniverse on November 9, 2021 at 10:28 pm

    Is this snappier than a regular g19?



  30. Master_Misanthrope on November 9, 2021 at 10:32 pm

    Good luck finding it for sale anywhere lol



  31. Caleb Clark on November 9, 2021 at 10:34 pm

    These Gen 5 Glocks are good looking guns.



  32. Mark Badia on November 9, 2021 at 10:36 pm

    Great video! I would love to see a comparison of the Shield Plus, P365XL, G43X, and G48. I am interested in knowing more about the trigger discussion because I have a G17 Gen 4 with a stock trigger and was thinking if I got the G43X or G48 to try and put the same trigger in all three.



  33. JSG ll. . . God, Guns & Liberty on November 9, 2021 at 10:36 pm

    Just having a hard time understanding the MOS models for a carry ? are the stats relevant still to a "within 7yards defense space" in most have to defend my life scenarios. . .?
    Is there really a need for an optic on a carry, myself I am pretty confident in shooting within 5-7 yards and would love to hear the feed back and once again just my opinion trying to understand it better.



  34. Robert Schmidt on November 9, 2021 at 10:37 pm

    Didn’t know Jeremy Siers had a younger brother.



  35. Zombie Shoot on November 9, 2021 at 10:37 pm

    Love my G43 but it’s grip is too short. I got mag extensions (2 rounds) to make it more comfortable. I’m going to get the G43X or a Glock 48. Haven’t decided yet. Both feel great in my hand. Also want the MOS option.



  36. John R. on November 9, 2021 at 10:37 pm

    You look ridiculous,, . Video was unbeatable to watch 🙃🙃



  37. Docta J. on November 9, 2021 at 10:38 pm

    I have the 48 MOS and I absolutely love it. I’m going to be getting one of the first silver slides but the 43x version. My wife is not happy…. Also.. Just bought 350 rounds of 9mm this morning. Not happy at all….



  38. Grey Ghost on November 9, 2021 at 10:38 pm

    Newton’s ? I only know Fig Newton’s



  39. Naftalie Heilbron on November 9, 2021 at 10:39 pm

    43x vs 365 xl comparison please 👌



  40. Alex S on November 9, 2021 at 10:39 pm

    Kageworks is making a raise slide lock for the 43x eta was December 2021



  41. Grey Ghost on November 9, 2021 at 10:40 pm

    Glock just works. All the time.



  42. Justin Reynolds on November 9, 2021 at 10:40 pm

    Yeah I actually went back to the stock Glock magazines. There’s a reason the mag release is so flush to the frame. I tried tyrant designs and shield arms mag releases and they were just too easily engaged especially with the shield arms mags. Just cause you have 15 in the mag doesn’t mean anything when the mag is on the ground. I had two times where I take the gun out and the magazine is disengaged. So I’ll be fine with my 10 and 10 in my spare mag and my flush mag release. Just cause you have to change your grip to drop it isn’t that bad considering your proly not gonna even have to do a mid gunfight reload.



  43. Brandon Laws on November 9, 2021 at 10:41 pm

    Just bought one! Goodbye 17



  44. IceMan18 on November 9, 2021 at 10:46 pm

    11:18 what’s that holster? Anyone have recommendations? Looking for ones coupled with the TLR-7 Sub and/or just for the gun itself. Best bang for buck??



  45. Lior Bar-On on November 9, 2021 at 10:47 pm

    This has to be the most eloquent gun review I’ve watched on YouTube to date! Very enjoyable. Thanks for making this video Sir!



  46. ToneCaponeOHIO on November 9, 2021 at 10:48 pm

    Best EDC ‼️ I wish I had my slide cut 👀🙏🏽



  47. Scott on November 9, 2021 at 10:50 pm

    Good video btw. But I’m keeping my 19 edc. Had a 43x and 48, sold the 48 gave 43x to wife. She doesn’t like it, wants a 26 lmao.



  48. Van Khawlhring on November 9, 2021 at 10:51 pm

    Glock Perfection ❤️



  49. screwgle on November 9, 2021 at 10:53 pm

    lately it seems like every time i buy a pistol i love three months later they come out with a mos version!



  50. CivicsR2Cool on November 9, 2021 at 10:53 pm

    On my two 43x’s I had to do the painter tape mod and heat them up for mags to drop free