These are the official photos of the Glock 43. There were some Photoshopped versions out there, but these are the legit ones. Specifications are below. The G43 is slightly larger than the G42, but it is still more easily concealed carry than a G26/27. The MSRP for the Glock 43 will be $589.00 according to some online retailers.
| Dimensions |
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| Length (overall): |
159 mm / 6.26 inch |
| Length (slide cpl.): |
154 mm / 6.06 inch |
| Width: |
26 mm / 1.02 inch |
| Height (with magazine): |
108 mm / 4.25 inch |
| Barrel length: |
86 mm / 3.39 inch |
| Length of twist: |
250 mm / 9.84 inch |
| Trigger distance: |
65 mm / 2.56 inch |
| Trigger travel: |
12.5 mm / .49 inch |
| Barrel distance: |
19 mm / 0.75 inch |
| Line of sight (polymer): |
132 mm / 5.20 inch |
| Line of sight (steel): |
131 mm / 5.16 inch |
| Line of sight (GNS): |
130 mm / 5.12 inch |
| Weight |
|
| Pistol without magazine: |
459 g / 16.19 oz |
| Magazine std. empty: |
50 g / 1.76 oz |
| Magazine std. full: |
125 g / 4.41 oz |
| Other Specifications |
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| Magazine Capacity (rounds): |
6 |
| Barrel Profile: |
right hand twist; hexagonal |
| Standard Trigger Pull: |
~5.5 lbs |
| Muzzle Velocity*: |
1116 fps |
| Muzzle Energy*: |
339 fps |
| **depending on ammunition used |
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