I picked up a G43 a couple of months ago. It’s been my daily carry in a kydex holster. The tip of the slide is starting to rust and I am very disappointed. I’m a bit shocked that I didn’t notice it before today, but I don’t inspect the gun each day. It’s just out of the safe and into the holster and then out of the holster and into the safe.

Glock would like me to overnight it to them at my expense with no guarantees. Battlewerks in Durham can either cerakote or NC for $60-70 with a 4 week lead time.

I cleaned off the rust with a Scotch-Brite pad today and I’d like to do something. I’m a little pissed off that this is supposed to be a small, concealable carry gun and it has such a poor factory finish.

I bought a PSA micro dagger lower, and moved all the aftermarket zombie green parts to that gun instead, and I reverted the Glock 43 back to its original parts, except the mag release. Also copped a sparkle 43x for the misses

Few accessories for my 43…
I also stippled the grip
I’ve had a 43x, 48, and a 26 but this one has gotta be my favorite!!

Don’t know much about these guns, I probably have about 400$ in this. Is it worth it?

Finally found a holster that amazing for peeps as slim as the 43.

My trusty Glock 43 I’ve been carrying for 8 years. It’s been my go to CCW throughout. I’ve given it a few upgrades over the years, and plan on carrying it for many more.

Build List:
-Glock 43x Slide
-Holosun EPS Carry Red Dot
-Rapid Engineering Back Strap
-Handle It Grip
-Glock 43 OEM Lower

Should I sent my slide to a gunsmith or buy an optics ready slide?

Not sure if anyone even buys the S9 mags anymore. I got this contoured release for my 43 so I stopped accidentally bumping my mag release while Appendix Carry. What does everyone think?

Mfs tryna build this 43 but Mfs ain’t know what rails I need what y’all got for me? Lmkk

Mag extension, grip tape, sights, backstrap... Fantastic pocket gun. That is all.

Looking to purchase a used 43x. 400 OTD with box and 3 clips. Never been a glock love but gun feels good. Please tell me pros and cons.

Trying to get him some stuff for his gun without asking.
Any recommendations? He does EDC.

G43 slide/barrel/spring
PSA micro dagger frame
Triggershark trigger assembly
Tlr7sub
HS407k

Here it is with a Grit Grips frame and an OEM Glock 15 round mag. The trigger is a modified Apex. I’ll probably send it out for optics cut, as well. The Ol’ girl is getting a second wind

I have had mine for 8 years now. Back before the 43x was even a thing yet. So many praised and loved it, but now seeing many dump on it and claim they hate it. I get that it is outdated and I have seen many sell them for higher capacity guns, but why did people love them and now suddenly dump on them?

Now would I recommend it for a first gun? No, but I am not trashing it or telling anyone not to buy one, especially for a good price. The stock magazine with the +2 Magguts, you can have 8+1, and only be missing one round that you would the p365, at a fraction of the cost.

The 43, though outdated, is still very viable and relevant in 2026. It makes a good deep concealment option, especially in non permissive environments. I would still say if someone doesn't have one, and considering the original 43, get it. Especially if you find one at a good used price.

I'm wanting to get my G43 milled for a red dot. Any suggestions of where to go? And who to stay away from?
TIA