The Glock 43: A Definitive Upgrade

Mr. Gaston Glock probably had no idea how wildly successful his venture would be. He pursued the Austrian military’s request in 1980 for a new service pistol even with no background in firearms. After making curtain rods, he began delving into military industries because of a contract he received to supply the Austrian military with combat knives in the 1970s.

Many, even his friends, teams, and investors, held skepticism that he could provide such a tall order from the Austrian military. However, after revision, precision, and sleepless nights, designers perfected the Glock 17 and outdid expectations. A few decades later, we have the Glock 42 — the world's first insanely successful subcompact weapon. Concealable, powerful, and with Glock’s name on the barrel, it received wild fanfare.

Mr. Glock pursued his goal and created a weapon that will remain memorable for many years to come. weapon for time to come. The Glock 43 was the natural revision to the cornerstone Glock 42 model, upgrading from the .380 to the beloved 9mm with a slightly longer barrel for greater velocity.

Today, the G43 is a favorite for undercover agents, detectives, and special operations teams across the globe.

Get your Glock 43 Magazines from Pro Armory

The Glock 43 has just as wide an assortment of magazines to choose from as the G42. The Glock 43 can accommodate both factory and after-market magazines of all sizes. If you want something to be suppressed Monday through Friday, a 50-round drum magazine is all you need. If you want to be sneaky and subtle a simple +2 extension magazine may be all you need. Pro Armory has the selection that will surely satisfy your appetite for whatever magazines you want.

ProMag Magazines

From ProMag, we have a simple, affordable, and effective 10-round magazine extension. The heat-treated steel bodies of the magazine offer reliable durability, and the equally strong polymer plates and followers allow a great blend of weight and sustainability. The springs are heat-treated silicon chrome springs.

On the opposite end of “subtle and sneaky,” we have “overt, not covert” in the way of firepower. ProMag also offers a dizzying and exciting 50-round magazine that will keep you in the game even if your secret identity is compromised.

The 50-round magazine drum is made of DuPont polymers, a polymer follower, and a steel stamped and welded neck with a steel spring. The chrome silicon spring helps reduce wear and extend the lifetime of one of the most critical components of a magazine. The lightweight blend of carbon-based products and metal products gives you a sturdy feel that can even help reduce recoil.

There are magazine extensions that can also enhance grip without adding the extra weight of more ammo. Typically, these mags are available in black, olive drab, and similar shades.

ETS Magazines

Equally affordable and as durable as ProMag, Elite Tactical Systems acts as a healthy competitor so we all end up getting the best value possible.

The popular translucent magazine style carries over to the G43 in many extended styles. They offer regular factory-sized magazines, as well. The ETS Group has a great line of products that compare to other magazines.

For example, the 9-round translucent extended magazine keeps the low profile of the Glock 43 and only extends about .75” below the magwell. It’s of a polymer body and the floorplates are interchangeable even for stock ones.

The “creep factor” is directly addressed here by ETS. No, not the person staring at you in the mall food court. The creep factor is when springs wear down over time and the feed lips (along with the body) can spread after long-term storage, loaded or unloaded. This causes a “creep” in the magazine. ETS also offers a solid 12-round magazine that’s comparable to the 9-round magazine, with swappable translucent floor plates and enhanced durability against drops and chemicals.