15 Round Mag - Glock 43X / Glock 48

I hope they get those figured out and working well. I have my doubts, but that would be awesome if they can and I’d definitely be in the market for some.
 
Nice! Always thought Glock could do better with the magazine capacity. Glad to see someone beat them to it, so they have no reason to make the Glock 43Z or 49. But I know how can they keep taking our money if they make what we want the first time.
 
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zuerjoha said:
Hmm, either Glock knew it could be done but realized it wasn't reliable, or they knew it could be done and didn't want to cannibalize G19 sales. o_O
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I think Glock could have gotten a couple more rounds in there, but I’m very skeptical that 15 rounds will work reliably enough for carry.
 
If it is as legit as factory Glock mags, it's a legit gamechanger. I will definitely be buying a 43x and 48 if that's the case.

I didn't think a couple of rounds were wirwo the size and a new gun, but 9 more rounds is another story. And a slim line 19 with the same capacity? That's a no brainier...
 
bigfelipe said:
Just occurred to me...

If they can fit 15 in the 43x/48 how many can they get in a regular 43..?

If it can be made to hold 9-10rds in the existing grip, I don't need anything else...
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So after some research I learned that the original g43 mags were looked at and because of their width this could not be done. The 43x and 48 mags and frames are a little bit wider than original 43 which is why you can’t use a new 10round mag in the old G43. That difference in width is also how this company was able to stagger stack 15 into their all metal magazine in a fashion very similar to the P365. Glock OEM mags are polymer over steel which adds to the thickness of the walls of the mag. These guys are using all steel making the walls thinner and giving theirs more available space internally. Very interesting indeed. I have high hopes for these mags and will definitely picking up several to try out myself.
 
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So after some research I learned that the original g43 mags were looked at and because of their width this could not be done. The 43x and 48 mags and frames are a little bit wider than original 43 which is why you can’t use a new 10round mag in the old G43. That difference in width is also how this company was able to stagger stack 15 into their all metal magazine in a fashion very similar to the P365. Glock OEM mags are polymer over steel which adds to the thickness of the walls of the mag. These guys are using all steel making the walls thinner and giving theirs more available space internally. Very interesting indeed. I have high hopes for these mags and will definitely picking up several to try out myself.
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I assumed that. But the same concept is sound with the 43 mag. Thinner wall equals bigger stagger. Probably could fit at least a couple more rounds. Don't know if it's worth it but it's worth exploring. If not, and these are reliable, I'll look into a 48 or X.
 
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Even if this doesn’t work out I am hoping Taran Tactial does mag extensions for it like they did for the regular 43. I am particularly interested in them doing a +1 as it added no length at all to the 43 mag.
 
bigfelipe said:
I assumed that. But the same concept is sound with the 43 mag. Thinner wall equals bigger stagger. Probably could fit at least a couple more rounds. Don't know if it's worth it but it's worth exploring. If not, and these are reliable, I'll look into a 48 or X.
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In speaking with one of the guys at Shield I was told that they tried with the original 43 mags but were unsuccessfully by the slimmest it margins. Apparently they had a prototype that just wasn’t reliable. If I remember correctly it was an 8 rounder. They just couldn’t get it to function. Apparently this slight difference was enough to address the issues.
 
BatteryOaksBilly said:
This is what I know...Jeppo's 365 grip is ever so smaller than My 43 And holds more ammo. I don't like that.
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I hate Sig! I hate their company! I hate their arrogance! I hate their marketing! And I really hate their extremely overpriced and antiquated guns!

And I really wanted to hate the 365...but I didn’t.
 
Derek8404 said:
Even if this doesn’t work out I am hoping Taran Tactial does mag extensions for it like they did for the regular 43. I am particularly interested in them doing a +1 as it added no length at all to the 43 mag.
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This is all I’d be concerned with. I’d do +1 in the gun and +2 backup mag.
 
BatteryOaksBilly said:
This is what I know...Jeppo's 365 grip is ever so smaller than My 43 And holds more ammo. I don't like that.
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I found that to be almost mystical. It's like Sig defied space and time, although I still prefer a G43.
 
I am fine with the 10 Rd magazines but I can say after a Millie style shooting session today that a new smooth aluminum trigger is in order. I now have a bleeding Glock knuckle on the pad of my trigger finger.
 
SC380 said:
I am fine with the 10 Rd magazines but I can say after a Millie style shooting session today that a new smooth aluminum trigger is in order. I now have a bleeding Glock knuckle on the pad of my trigger finger.
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Overwatch Precision is the way to go. They have different types.
 
Derek8404 said:
Even if this doesn’t work out I am hoping Taran Tactial does mag extensions for it like they did for the regular 43. I am particularly interested in them doing a +1 as it added no length at all to the 43 mag.
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So I reached out to Taran Tactical and finally heard back from them on this. Looks like no dice....


Hello Derek,

Thank you for contacting us! I do apologize for the delayed response. We had some technical errors within our email system, and we have just been able to retrieve all lost emails. I am extremely sorry for the inconvenience of this situation.
Since Glock 43X and 48 firearms have 10 round magazines, we are currently at a loss. Since we are located in California we are unable to manufacture product that adds capacity to 10 round magazines. We hope to find a solution to launch 43X/48 compatible product down the road.

Respectfully,
Sam
 
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Derek8404 said:
I’ve seen those, but I’m very skeptical that they’ll be reliable enough to carry.
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This is the first I've seen of a release date. ...... I'm hoping they are!!! 15+1 in a 43x would be awesome. Hell, 12-13 +1 on that platform would work for me.
 
BBD280 said:
This is the first I've seen of a release date. ...... I'm hoping they are!!! 15+1 in a 43x would be awesome. Hell, 12-13 +1 on that platform would work for me.
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Don’t get me wrong, I really hope that they are, but I’m not holding my breath.
 
Has anybody tired the 43 TTI mag based on the 43x/48?
 
I seen people shave down a g19 mag with a belt sander to fit the g48 for 15 rounds. It works but I wouldn't trust my life to it.
 
Derek8404 said:
So I reached out to Taran Tactical and finally heard back from them on this. Looks like no dice....


Hello Derek,

Thank you for contacting us! I do apologize for the delayed response. We had some technical errors within our email system, and we have just been able to retrieve all lost emails. I am extremely sorry for the inconvenience of this situation.
Since Glock 43X and 48 firearms have 10 round magazines, we are currently at a loss. Since we are located in California we are unable to manufacture product that adds capacity to 10 round magazines. We hope to find a solution to launch 43X/48 compatible product down the road.

Respectfully,
Sam
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Because they are in Commiefornia they can't even make them? Wow..
 
Gazengine said:
Because they are in Commiefornia they can't even make them? Wow..
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This might just be the key as to why they are 10ers. They want that Cali market. Like Ruger with the 4 and a smidge barrels for Canada. Maybe after the release and the Cali orders are going Glock will release their own 15ers.
 
Looks like they have sold out of the pre orders already and are supposed to ship sometime this month. Did anyone here get in on the pre order? I’d be very interested to hear about some real world testing from people on the forum.

i missed out on this first batch but I am signed up to get notified when the next run comes out and I plan on picking a couple up and doing some extensive testing on them.
 
Didn't know they were a go yet... Fingers crossed for good things... If this booger is legit, I'm changing up my carry game...
 
NKD said:
Yeah this has me seriously considering dumping the 19 and 43 for a 48.
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I'll not be getting rid of mine. The little grip on the 43 is just too easy to conceal and it's still very shootable. The 19 however may be pretty much eliminated from the rotation...
 
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bigfelipe said:
I'll not be getting rid of mine. The little grip on the 43 is just too easy to conceal and it's still very shootable. The 19 however may be pretty much eliminated from the rotation...
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I had a 19, which got adopted by a family member, have the 48 and 43 (even had a Sig P365) and to me nothing replaces the 43 for me.

And if you have a 43 and 48 you have a 43x if you swap slides
 
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fieldgrade said:
I had a 19, which got adopted by a family member, have the 48 and 43 (even had a Sig P365) and to me nothing replaces the 43 for me.

And if you have a 43 and 48 you have a 43x if you swap slides
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That's my plan. I want a 48, but I am waiting to find a good price on a black slide model. I hate the silver...
 
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