GLOCK 43X VS GLOCK 26X

Published on May 4, 2026
Duration: 20:33

This video compares the Glock 43X and the Glock 26X, focusing on their ergonomics, shooting characteristics, and aftermarket modifications. The presenters discuss the grip differences between the slimline 43X and the wider 26X, the impact of aftermarket triggers on performance, and magazine capacity options. Ultimately, the modified Glock 26X with an upgraded trigger and grip is favored for its handling and shooting experience over the stock 43X.

Quick Summary

The Glock 43X and 26X offer distinct advantages: the 43X excels in concealability with its slim frame, while the 26X provides a wider grip for enhanced control, particularly when fitted with aftermarket triggers and magazines. Upgraded triggers can dramatically improve shooting dynamics, offering a crisper break and shorter reset for faster follow-up shots.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction
  2. 00:05Glock 26X vs 43X Comparison
  3. 00:52Glock 26X Build Update
  4. 01:07Comparing the Pistols
  5. 01:17Slim vs Wide Frame
  6. 01:26Glock 26 Grip Discussion
  7. 01:40Glock 26X Grip Feel
  8. 01:53Glock 26 Grip History
  9. 02:23Grip Feel Comparison
  10. 02:43Recoil and Pinching
  11. 03:00Humorous Interlude
  12. 03:50Shooting Performance
  13. 04:06Grip Feel Revisited
  14. 04:14Glock 26 vs 43X Frame Angle
  15. 04:24Grip Angle Comparison
  16. 04:34Custom Grip Discussion
  17. 05:01Kung Fu Grip
  18. 05:06Grip Angle Preference
  19. 05:22Shooting Patience
  20. 05:30Trigger Installation
  21. 05:44Adjusting Grip
  22. 05:53Pinching Sensation
  23. 06:04Trigger Performance
  24. 06:14Trigger Butter
  25. 06:20Superior Trigger
  26. 06:26Glock 17 Trigger Swap
  27. 06:31Trigger Smoothness
  28. 06:33Grip Dislike
  29. 06:37Shooting Phenomenal
  30. 06:48Magazine Discussion
  31. 06:52Stock Glock Mags
  32. 06:56Magazine Capacity
  33. 07:03New Magazine Releases
  34. 07:07Glock Connect
  35. 07:09Walter PDP Pro Connect
  36. 07:15Shield Arms Mags
  37. 07:1920 Round Magazine
  38. 07:22Plus Five Extension
  39. 07:2524 Round Mag
  40. 07:36Magazine Capacity Calculation
  41. 07:45Joking about Capacity
  42. 08:05Trigger Impact
  43. 08:14Excited to Shoot
  44. 08:17Anticipation
  45. 08:24Shooting the 43X
  46. 08:3943X Shooting Impression
  47. 08:5143X Performance
  48. 08:5726X vs 43X Verdict
  49. 09:0726X is Pressure
  50. 09:13Slide Swap Idea
  51. 09:19Trigger Upgrade Discussion
  52. 09:25Spur Trigger
  53. 09:27Water Quality Analogy
  54. 09:31Taste of Water
  55. 09:33Science Experiment Water
  56. 09:37Water Source
  57. 09:42Bad Word Sounding
  58. 09:45Cussing on Channel
  59. 09:50Bible Reading
  60. 09:54Cussing Accusation
  61. 09:57Not Cussing
  62. 09:58Fiery Place
  63. 10:00Spelling Cuss Word
  64. 10:04Entertaining Cussery
  65. 10:05What is This?
  66. 10:09Can Mirror?
  67. 10:10That Ain't Him
  68. 10:12Spokesman?
  69. 10:15Make It...
  70. 10:19Gas Station Water
  71. 10:24Thirsty Boy
  72. 10:26Toilet Bowl Water
  73. 10:29Watermelon Juice
  74. 10:31Disrespecting Watermelon Juice
  75. 10:33Bad Watermelon Juice
  76. 10:36Brother?
  77. 10:38Exposing Driver
  78. 10:49Mutated Watermelon
  79. 10:56Farmer Grown Watermelon
  80. 11:01Bill Gates Grown Watermelon
  81. 11:05Bill Gates as Farmer
  82. 11:08Bill Gate Watermelon
  83. 11:10Watermelon Size
  84. 11:12Tree Trunk Size
  85. 11:14Sweet Watermelon
  86. 11:16Seeds in Watermelon
  87. 11:17Sweetness Bet
  88. 11:20Seeds and Goodness
  89. 11:23Watermelon Worth It
  90. 11:2740 lbs Watermelon
  91. 11:28Huge Watermelon
  92. 11:30Seat Belt for Watermelon
  93. 11:31Seat Belt Engaged
  94. 11:33Seat Belt Story
  95. 11:42Looking for Seat Belt
  96. 11:44Pulled Over with Watermelon
  97. 11:48Cops See Watermelon Seatbelt
  98. 11:54Going to Jail
  99. 11:56What is This Melon?
  100. 12:03Taking Watermelon
  101. 12:22Foul Play
  102. 12:25Drop Party on Gun
  103. 12:42Brake and Take-up
  104. 12:49Trigger Take-up
  105. 12:52No Take-up
  106. 12:55Wall Feel
  107. 13:03Trigger Experience
  108. 13:11Creep Feel
  109. 13:14Hear the Trigger
  110. 13:17Trigger Sound
  111. 13:24Trigger Feel Analysis
  112. 13:26Creep Mush
  113. 13:27Mushy Trigger
  114. 13:30Fruit Gusher Analogy
  115. 13:34Toasted Gusher
  116. 13:36Crunchiness Analogy
  117. 13:38Not Knocking Trigger
  118. 13:42Johnny G Pressure
  119. 13:43Straight to the Point Trigger
  120. 13:48Reset Discussion
  121. 13:55Reset Quick
  122. 14:03Follow-up Shot
  123. 14:06Better Off Reset
  124. 14:11Fast Shots
  125. 14:15Phenomenal Reset
  126. 14:17Reset Crazy
  127. 14:20EDC Trigger
  128. 14:22EDC Trigger Qualities
  129. 14:25Mushy for Safety
  130. 14:29First Shot Action
  131. 14:33EDC Justification
  132. 14:36Not a Bad Trigger
  133. 14:39Get Off Me Trigger
  134. 14:40Triggers Don't Play
  135. 14:43Trigger Placement
  136. 14:46Breathe and Boom
  137. 14:51Trigger Lightness
  138. 14:59Crazy Trigger vs EDC
  139. 15:01Trigger Play Comparison
  140. 15:06Boingy Boingy Wingy
  141. 15:10Pressure Test
  142. 15:14Combat Military Trigger
  143. 15:17Glock 43X vs 26X Verdict
  144. 15:22Trigger Changes Game
  145. 15:25Game Changer
  146. 15:26More Rounds Capacity
  147. 15:30Capacity Advantage
  148. 15:33Slim vs Wide Preference
  149. 15:37Widebody Grip Better
  150. 15:40Fills Hand More
  151. 15:41Market for 26
  152. 15:47EDC Entry
  153. 15:51Vienna Can Mention
  154. 15:55Disrespectful Term
  155. 15:59Vienna Can Feel
  156. 16:03Wobbly Wiggly Grip
  157. 16:06Pinching at Bottom
  158. 16:0826 Almost One
  159. 16:17Glock Store Angle
  160. 16:20P80 Comparison
  161. 16:22P80 Bottom
  162. 16:24P80 Marking
  163. 16:27MXI Marking
  164. 16:29P8 Marking
  165. 16:33GS M1X
  166. 16:36P80 vs Glock Store
  167. 16:4326X Design Critique
  168. 16:46Ledge Removal
  169. 16:51Stock Trigger Opinion
  170. 16:53Don't Like Gun?
  171. 16:56Stock Trigger Preference
  172. 17:00Taking the 43X
  173. 17:01Trigger Impact on Gun
  174. 17:05Trigger Changes Gun
  175. 17:07Trigger Importance
  176. 17:0826X Preference
  177. 17:15Stunting Y'all
  178. 17:17Even with Trigger
  179. 17:18Yes
  180. 17:19Pull and Shoot
  181. 17:23True
  182. 17:24Not Everyone Deserves Gun
  183. 17:27Mental Capability
  184. 17:33Experience Behind Trigger
  185. 17:38Gun Ownership Responsibility
  186. 17:40Not Pulling to Scare
  187. 17:45Use It or Don't Pull
  188. 17:48Pull and Use
  189. 17:51De-escalation
  190. 17:53Scary Punk
  191. 17:56Running and Evading
  192. 17:59Evade Everything
  193. 18:01Pull Out and Use
  194. 18:06Haka Haka Haka
  195. 18:07Running Away
  196. 18:09Pull It Out
  197. 18:12Who Knows?
  198. 18:13Leave Me Alone
  199. 18:14Scared
  200. 18:16Falling Backwards
  201. 18:17Running Backwards
  202. 18:18Cupid
  203. 18:19Let Me See It
  204. 18:20Race Backwards
  205. 18:23Downhill vs Uphill
  206. 18:24Uphill Race
  207. 19:01Head Injury
  208. 19:03Oh My God
  209. 19:05Laughing
  210. 19:07Glasses Incident
  211. 19:09Eye Check
  212. 19:13Screaming
  213. 19:25Hope Not Seen
  214. 19:25Did Y'all See That?
  215. 19:27Don't Laugh
  216. 19:30Catch Yourself
  217. 19:32Break My Arms?
  218. 19:34Head Caught Me
  219. 19:36Headache
  220. 19:44Falling Backwards Slow Motion
  221. 19:46Slow Motel
  222. 19:50Slow Motion
  223. 19:53Headache Man
  224. 19:56You All Right?
  225. 19:58No
  226. 20:01Slow Motion Fall
  227. 20:03Looking At Him
  228. 20:05Hit My Tibone
  229. 20:07Catch Yourself
  230. 20:08How to Catch Myself?
  231. 20:11Break My Arms
  232. 20:12Feel on Your Side
  233. 20:14Arm Back
  234. 20:17Itchy
  235. 20:18All Right Man
  236. 20:19Get Laughs In
  237. 20:21Hit Like Button
  238. 20:24Hey Babe
  239. 20:26Tuning In
  240. 20:2926X Decision
  241. 20:30Would You Go With?
  242. 20:31Headache
  243. 20:32Remember What We Did?

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main differences between the Glock 43X and Glock 26X?

The Glock 43X is a slimline pistol designed for concealed carry, while the Glock 26X offers a wider grip that can provide better control and comfort for some shooters, especially when enhanced with aftermarket modifications.

How do aftermarket triggers affect Glock pistol performance?

Aftermarket triggers can significantly improve a Glock's performance by reducing pull weight, shortening the reset, and providing a crisper break. This leads to better control, faster follow-up shots, and an overall more pleasant shooting experience.

Are stock Glock magazines reliable for the Glock 26X?

According to one presenter, stock Glock magazines for the 26X were considered 'trash,' suggesting that aftermarket options like Shield Arms magazines are often preferred for their higher capacity and reliability.

Which Glock pistol is better for concealed carry, the 43X or 26X?

The Glock 43X is generally preferred for concealed carry due to its slim profile. However, the 26X, especially with modifications, might be chosen by those who prioritize grip comfort and control over maximum concealability.

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