Like you said, "If you are a Glock fan you should be exited". I'm not, so very doubtful I will purchase one. Having said that, it does look like it will sell well and appears to be very concealable. I was amused by your one comment, "it is 6+1, I'd like 7+1. What's the deal with one more round?
I'm a Glock fan, and EDC a G26. There are times when a little thinner and allot lighter, just fit the posture better. What's not to like about better?
My first poly single stack experience was not good with the LC9. It's thin, functional, trigger horrible. Iv'e passed on the CM9, Shield, PPS, BP9 and XDs, until I was in position to consider another single stack. 2015 is that year, and the G43 is coming along at the right time, and it's the one that I held out for. Sources also say that Glock will be expanding that 6 round mag, just like SA and S&W did.
So..I'd say, yes, excited, but all knowing that there are other very capable options out there.
Sig coming out with a 10mm P220, now THAT is exciting. Glock's version of a Shield / XDs, nah.
I carried a G30s for a while, very solid gun, and if I decided to carry another Glock it would be the 26. But for a thinner single stack 9 I don't see an upside to the Glock version except the Glock name.
I held that sig at SHOT. Just not that impressed. Not when I can have a Glock 29 with 10+1, lighter weight, and lower cost. A 10mm xd or xds, that would get me excited!
I like my Glocks, and they are my go to EDC's most of the time. The 43 isn't really on my radar. The XDs9 fills the need for a single stack very nicely. I can carry my 26 with either 11 or 13 rounds IWB very easily.
If the price is right, why not...like I said, I like Glocks
I just feel that if I can easily hide a G19 with the right holster and shirts...I could surely hide a G26 and have twice the rounds of the single stack 9mm.
Ever shot an LC-9 or PPS? They are snappy little guns that don't have much grip surface and are not the easiest to control. The G26 is very controllable for such a small pistol.
For me...the 43 just does not bring enough to the table to make it worth it. I am not a hater...been shooting Glocks since 92 and own three of them.
That said...yes...this is a Glock single stack 9mm not an XD or M&P so it will be a big seller to those of us that just prefer Glocks.
My philosophy has always been carry the biggest gun you can, not the smallest. I'd like to shoot one but I doubt there will be any interest in buying one.
I agree with this, I've shot G26's before thinking I'd replace my XDs with it....just didn't shoot it particularly good so I've stayed with the XDs which I shoot very well.
IMO they are a bit late to the game. Probably will be a fine gun some someone looking. Not a Glock-guy, so no interest to me at all.... and even if I was, there would be no reason for me to sell my current single-stack to buy this one. (Or just add another to my family). Hope it sells well for them, but for me..... really don't care much.
I thought it would be interesting since it so long for them to make one, but turns out, they need more time. Personally, I would rather get a shield or XDs.
ill probably end up getting one just because I have an addiction, but already have plenty of single stacks for EDC, eh what am I saying one more cant hurt.:mrgreen::mrgreen:
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