Shield Arms Glock 43X Mags

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I FINALLY received my long waited pre-order of the Shield Arms 15-round Glock 43X magazines. These are metal magazines that hold 15 rounds and fit flush to the bottom of the frame. I ran 100 rounds through them yesterday at Franktown Firearms. My thoughts:

• Loading them by hand to max capacity is almost impossible. I recommend an Uplula mag loader.
• Smooth metal design allows for mags to fall freely.
• Due to the metal design, I would recommend changing out your magazine release to an aluminum one (Agency Arms makes one). Over time I could see the mags wearing out the stock polymer magazine release.
• Magazines ran 100% flawless. No hiccups whatsoever.

All in all, for $40 / mag, I feel they are definitely worth it. These magazines give the capacity of a Glock 19 in a very small package. These will work in the 43X or 48.

Definitely a game changer for the subcompact handgun world.

[hurley842002]

Thank you for your evaluation, these mags have me thinking real hard about a G48 or 43X. I think I'll continue to monitor reviews, and make a decision, but there again moving to a "standard capacity" friendly state, the G45 looks pretty good.


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The Glock 45 MOS is a great platform. We've sold a lot of them at Iron Horse Armory. I've got one on my radar as well. Although, depending on where you're moving to, having a slim and easy to conceal subcompact gun with 15 round capacity on hot summer days is a great option. The wife always jokes and calls it my "bikini" gun due to how easily concealable it is. I've made several IWB holsters for the G43X & G48 with great results. Now, I can start offering mag pouches for the Shield Arms mags as well.

[hurley842002]

depending on where you're moving to, having a slim and easy to conceal subcompact gun with 15 round capacity on hot summer days is a great option.

Tucson AZ, so you have a valid point there, fortunately I have my P365 for most of my CCW needs. I like the idea of a higher capacity pistol for exploring out in the desert.


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[kwando]

Been wanting to get some, everywhere is OOS.

[Tinelement]

Thanks for posting up your thoughts. Hopefully these become more available, then the 43x is a for sure purchase. ����

[longrange2]

I received my two and a metal mag catch for a G48 this week, hope to get them to the range this weekend.

[banks74]

Awesome, excited to find some in stock somewhere.

[Tinelement]

Just got email notification these are back in stock. Limit 2

[kidicarus13]

Just got email notification these are back in stock. Limit 2

Sold Out now. Thanks for the heads-up. I did not get notified by email.