Spotlite
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The one that is my favorite is the S&W M&P .380 Bodyguard. Something I can throw in the top of my boot, inside belt clip, side pocket of shorts, etc. that has a safety. Reasonably priced.
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Best Conceal Carry Pistol
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FloridaLife
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In a mid-size pistol it would be hard to beat a Glock 19. Rides well on a belt. If you were looking for pocket carry instead, a G42 or G43 would work well but I would consider those to be sub-compact.
Long Cut
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Glock 19, 34 and a 43 in the works.
From EDC to truck guns to woods/OC guns I opted for the 9mm platform with nearly universal compatible mags. Hidden mags stashed throughout the house and truck. Plug n play should I ever need them.
Haven’t tried 17/34 mags in a 43.. YET but they ride well in my 19 so I’m happy
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From EDC to truck guns to woods/OC guns I opted for the 9mm platform with nearly universal compatible mags. Hidden mags stashed throughout the house and truck. Plug n play should I ever need them.
Haven’t tried 17/34 mags in a 43.. YET but they ride well in my 19 so I’m happy
Stay frosty gentlemen
Jester896
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42-43 is single stack...better get a few more mags..or a big hammer
Dub
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17/34 mags aren't compatible with G43. This will become evident the moment you actually handle a G43.
Maybe you were thinking of a G26....which can accept the 17/34 magazines.
I never thought I'd be saying this.....but my G19 has become one of my favorite guns to carry, shoot and use for ccw. It's a very effective weapon in many folks's hands....especially with the Gen4 grip options.
Dub
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Nope. Didn’t miss the comment.....just figured you weren’t yet familiar with the G43 or had perhaps mistaken it with the G26.
I found the G43 to be a neat little pistol in its own right. Comparing it to the S&W Airweights that got all my pocket carry use is interesting. The sights worked better for me. Trigger worked better for me. Reloading is faster for me.
As much as I liked my G43.....my wife seemed to like it even better. She won’t give it back.
I had do either get another or go with some different model altogether. That’s when I began looking at the little Sig pseudo 1911-ish guns.
They pocket carry just as easy and accurate beyond my expectations.
Long Cut
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Nope. Didn’t miss the comment.....just figured you weren’t yet familiar with the G43 or had perhaps mistaken it with the G26.
I found the G43 to be a neat little pistol in its own right. Comparing it to the S&W Airweights that got all my pocket carry use is interesting. The sights worked better for me. Trigger worked better for me. Reloading is faster for me.
As much as I liked my G43.....my wife seemed to like it even better. She won’t give it back.
I had do either get another or go with some different model altogether. That’s when I began looking at the little Sig pseudo 1911-ish guns.
They pocket carry just as easy and accurate beyond my expectations.
I’ve never been a fan of the “pocket” carry guns. Their recoil, restricted mag capacity and shorter barrel & sight radius has always been tough for me to manage, accurately. I think the 19 is the perfect happy medium, for me at least.
Sounds like you need to buy another G43!
Jester896
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I have a NIB Honor Defense Honor Guard...pretty sharp looking little pistol...might be just a tad bigger than the 43. I think it is closer to an XDs. I think they are made in Gainesville, GA. Might be worth a look.
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