By Brandon via concealednation.org
Well folks, it’s finally here. Glock has answered the calls for a single stack 9mm, and she’s a beauty. Just a hair bigger than it’s little brother, the Glock 42, the new Glock 43 is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Check out the G43 Specs below . . .
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length (overall): | 159 mm / 6.26 inch |
| Length (slide cpl.): | 154 mm / 6.06 inch |
| Width: | 26 mm / 1.02 inch |
| Height (with magazine): | 108 mm / 4.25 inch |
| Barrel length: | 86 mm / 3.39 inch |
| Length of twist: | 250 mm / 9.84 inch |
| Trigger distance: | 65 mm / 2.56 inch |
| Trigger travel: | 12.5 mm / .49 inch |
| Barrel distance: | 19 mm / 0.75 inch |
| Line of sight (polymer): | 132 mm / 5.20 inch |
| Line of sight (steel): | 131 mm / 5.16 inch |
| Line of sight (GNS): | 130 mm / 5.12 inch |
| Weight | |
|---|---|
| Pistol without magazine: | 459 g / 16.19 oz |
| Magazine std. empty: | 50 g / 1.76 oz |
| Magazine std. full: | 125 g / 4.41 oz |
| Other Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Magazine Capacity (rounds): | 6 |
| Barrel Profile: | right hand twist; hexagonal |
| Standard Trigger Pull: | ~5.5 lbs |
| Muzzle Velocity*: | 1116 fps |
| Muzzle Energy*: | 339 fps |
| **depending on ammunition used |
More information is on the horizon, such as pricing and availability, but we’ll be sure to keep up to date on this information. And of course, we hope to get our hands on one to give it a solid review for you all. So, let’s hear it. Are you thrilled as much as we are?
