FAMILY: G43 Series  MODEL: G43  TYPE: Semi-Auto Pistol  ACTION: Safe Action  FINISH: Gas Nitride  STOCK/FRAME: Polymer Frame  STOCK/GRIPS: OD Green Polymer  WEIGHT: 17.95 oz.  CALIBER/GAUGE: 9mm  CAPACITY: 6+1  # OF MAGS: 2  MAGAZINE DESC: 6 rd.  BARREL: 3.39"  OVERALL LENGTH: 6.26"  SIGHTS: Fixed  SAFETY: 3 Safeties  GUN CASE: Plastic
Glock Perfection. The Glock 43 is ideal for home defense, concealed carry or as a duty weapon. It is a sub- compact, 9mm, polymer frame handgun that uses a locked breach system referred to as "Safe Action". This is the combination of a trigger safety, firing pin safety and drop safety that render the loaded pistol incapable of firing, even when banged or bumped, unless someone actually squeezes the trigger.
Because it does not have a hammer, the spring loaded striker (firing pin) is technically blocked off, partially retracted and not in geometric alignment with a chambered cartridge. It is only by squeezing the trigger, which fully retracts and then releases the striker, that makes the pistol then capable of firing. The absence of a hammer also provides a sleeker profile that reduces both size and weight, while optimizing a smoother draw from concealment.
The Glock 43 has the advantage of not having a manual safety, thus eliminating the need to consciously think about deactivating such a device during a deadly encounter. This is the ultimate point and shoot pistol. With 50% fewer components than conventional handguns of the same caliber, it means there are fewer parts to break, and you can literally disassemble and then reassemble the gun within seconds.
The frame is made out of a synthetic polymer that is actually stronger than steel, yet 86% lighter and virtually indestructible. It can withstand temperatures ranging from -40 F to +158 F and still continue firing. The ergonomic grip angle is designed to allow the shooter to rapidly deploy the pistol under stress fire conditions.
The Glock 43 features an outstanding ergonomic design, where a highly efficient bore axis-to-weight distribution ratio ensures controlled shots, even under rapid fire conditions. In addition, the polymer frame also provides much softer felt recoil than most conventional metal frame handguns. The pistol weighs in at a little over 17 ounces and has a DAO trigger pull of roughly 5.5 pounds.
Two 6- round magazines are provided with Glock 43 pistols. A set of white outline sights sit on top of the slide, are highly visible, easy to use and track reasonably well. The 3.4" hexagonal hammer forged barrel of the Glock 43 increase muzzle velocity and provide greater accuracy than conventional rifled barrels.
