My Favorite 43X Upgrades Right Now: Radian Comp & EPS Carry 2! (2026 EDC)

This guide details the modification process for enhancing a Glock 43X and Sig P365 X Macro for Everyday Carry (EDC), focusing on the Radian Ramjet and Afterburner system for recoil reduction. It covers installing aftermarket triggers, optics, magazines, and grip enhancements. The instruction is delivered with an authoritative tone, reflecting expert knowledge gained from extensive testing and professional experience.

This video demonstrates a capacity upgrade for the Glock 26 using an SLR Rifleworks baseplate, achieving 15+1 rounds of 9x19 ammunition. The presenter highlights how this modification provides Glock 19-level capacity in a smaller firearm package, comparing it favorably to the Glock 19, 43X, and 48. The presenter also expresses a general fondness for subcompact Glock models like the 26, 27, 28, 33, and 39.

This guide details the installation of the Radian Ramjet and Afterburner compensator system on a Glock 43X, enhancing its performance to compete with modern carry pistols like the Sig P365 X-Macro. The video, presented by a high-authority firearm influencer, demonstrates how these aftermarket components significantly reduce muzzle flip and improve shooting speed. It also covers the integration of other accessories like the Vortex Defender optic and Streamlight TLR-7 SUB, and compares the modified Glock's performance against the Sig P365 X-Macro in various drills and a reliability test.

This video explains the necessity of the Gen 6 variant of the Radian Ramjet and Afterburner system for newer Glock models, specifically addressing the updated drop safety feature. It also provides an overview of other components on a custom Glock build, including the Olight PLX light, Olight XR optic, and SLR EDC magwell.

This video details a custom Glock 43X build focused on enhancing performance and shootability. Key modifications include the Radian Ramjet Afterburner compensator for recoil reduction and improved follow-up shots, a Holsun EPS Carry 2 red dot sight for enhanced aiming, and a Radian Magwell for improved grip ergonomics. The build also features custom slide milling by Jagger Works and Cerakote finishing by Make Ready Firearms.

Johnny Q, an established firearms content creator, unboxes and details the Glock 48. He highlights its features, including its optics-ready slide and accessory rail, and demonstrates the installation of a Holosun EPS Carry optic. The video provides insights into the Glock 48's capacity and a comparison with the Glock 43X, offering practical information for firearm enthusiasts.

This expert guide, drawing from an authoritative instructor, details the Glock 45 (G45) as a potential 'Goldilocks Zone' firearm for various applications. It covers the G45's history, design advantages (G19 slide on G17 grip), and highlights a custom build featuring a Radian Ramjet/Afterburner, Trijicon RMR, and Glock Performance Trigger. The instructor emphasizes practical benefits like improved grip and the logistical advantages of Glock magazines.

This guide details the process of removing and installing sights on a Springfield XD pistol, specifically using a SightPusher.com tool. The video emphasizes the effectiveness of the tool, even on challenging factory sights, and provides practical tips for achieving a proper fit. The speaker, an experienced DIY firearms enthusiast, walks through the steps for both front and rear sight replacement, offering advice on troubleshooting fitment issues.

The Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Target is presented not as a top-tier target pistol out-of-the-box, but as an excellent base for custom builds. While acknowledging its basic features and some ergonomic shortcomings, the video highlights its value proposition for enthusiasts looking to create a high-end .22LR handgun for approximately $900 by pairing it with aftermarket uppers and suppressors, saving significant cost compared to buying a complete custom firearm.

This guide details the process of customizing a Sig Sauer P320, transforming it into 'The Mess'. Key modifications include installing a Faction threaded barrel, a Parker Mountain Machine compensator secured with red Loctite, and a Trijicon RMR red dot sight milled by Jager Works. Additional enhancements feature a SureFire X300UB light, custom grip tape, an Agency Arms magazine well, and an upgraded Agency Arms trigger with a Sig Custom Works FCU. The customization aims to improve shooting dynamics for competition and general use.