i would go lcp or p3at before glock 42
if i was going 42 id go 43
gummy jones wrote:
If considering a 43, consider a 26 or a 27 instead (which are identical in all exterior dimensions). I've compared the 43 and the 26/27 side-by-side, in person. The 26/27 are very slightly larger but the dimensional differences are insignificantly small, in my opinion. What you get in exchange for them is significantly large!
The 43 uses a single-stack magazine which severely limits its options. The 26/27 use double-stack magazines which let them use ANY Glock magazines of their respective calibers ever made, for any/all other models! Have a look at the difference this makes:
GLOCK 43 (9x19mm) CONFIGURATIONS:
* 6+1 rounds (G43 flush-fit magazine)
GLOCK 26 (9x19mm) CONFIGURATIONS:
* 10+1 rounds (G26 magazine, flush-fit)
* 15+1 rounds (G19 magazine, extended)
* 17+1 rounds (G17 magazine, extended)
* 33+1 rounds (G18 magazine, extended)
Want to step up to more power with .40SW? Try the 27:
GLOCK 27 (.40SW) CONFIGURATIONS:
* 9+1 rounds (G27 magazine, flush-fit)
* 13+1 rounds (G23 magazine, extended)
* 15+1 rounds (G22 magazine, extended)
* 22+1 rounds (Glock specialty 22-round extended magazine)
This flexibility allows you to create really nice arrangements... for example, carrying (with proper license) a G27 with 9+1 using the flush-fit magazine in a pocket holster in your right pocket, and a couple of 22-round magazines in your left pocket, for a total of 54 rounds with only 2 mag changes. Quite the setup! Can't do anything like that with a 43!
Don't believe me? Go to a gun shop, and hold both side-by-side, and compare length, width and height. You'll see what I mean about the difference being insignificant for the huge advantages you get in capacity and flexibility.
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10 years ago |
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