The Glock 43X vs. Sig Sauer P365

Which is the better carry pistol?

When it comes down to your everyday carry gun, you want something that is reliable, effective, and comfortable. That being said, two of the most popular handguns that are used for everyday carry are the Glock 43X and the Sig Sauer P365. They are of similar size, in a similar price range, and chambered in 9mm. But how do they compare on a deeper level?

We are going to break down exactly how the Glock 43X and the Sig Sauer P365 compare, with similarities, differences, and pros and cons. Let’s dive in.

History of the 43X and P365

The Sig Sauer P365 is regarded as one of the start of micro compact handguns. Although Glock had the Glock 42 and 43 when the P365 came out way back in 2018, they were quickly overshadowed by the P365. When the P365 came out, almost every gun company in the world started to try and copy the formula for a compact gun, but Glock took a different route and unveiled the new Glock 48 and Glock 43X. 

The 48 and 43X kept the single stack magazines, but made it so they could hold 10 rounds. However, they did not lose any concealability in the process, making them ideal for conceal carry.

Glock 43X vs. P365: Direct Comparisons

As stated above, the Glock 43X and P365 are pretty close in size and are competing for the same market, people who want a reliable, slick, and effective everyday carry gun. Both guns made it a point to hold ten rounds of 9mm in a flush-fitting magazine, and as well as both options having the hardware for optics to be mounted. 

Sig and Glock are at the top of the concealed carry food chain with the 43X and P365. Let’s take a deeper look into the specs of the guns.

Size and Weight

Both of these guns are pretty close in size and weight, offering slim and lightweight 9mm options perfect for concealed carry. They are not small enough to the point of being pocket pistols or even go on your ankle, but they are still much smaller and thinner than your typical compact or subcompact pistol, making them perfect to slip into a handbag, inside the waistband holster, or wherever else you conceal carry.

It is also worth noting the size of the grip. The Sig P365 is one inch wide at the grip, and the Glock 43X is 1.02 inches wide. Now that is not a significant difference by any means, and for most people it is not a make or break feature, but it does show the efficiency of the SIG magazine design, which leads into our next point of coverage.

Magazine Capacity

Sig Sauer set the standard with the P365 at 10 rounds in a flush-fitting magazine. However, Sig used a hybrid of single-stack and double-stack magazines to make a very efficient magazine design. Glock went with the classic single stack magazine. 

Both firearms hold the same amount of ammo, the SIG is more efficient in its design as it is a shorter magazine that holds the same amount. Now on the flip side, there is an upgrade that you can do to the 43X that allows you to put in a 15 round magazine, but that is an additional cost to factor in.

Modularity

Sig offers a Fire Control Unit (FCU) on several of their firearms, such as the P250, the P320, and finally the P365. The FCU is basically a chassis that contains the fire control parts and is removable from the frame, and this is the actual firearm portion of the gun that’s serialized. What does that mean? Well, the FCU allows the P365 to easily swap frames, slides, and even calibers (to a small extent) with the .380 ACP variant of the P365.

The P365 also has a great market of aftermarket parts such as triggers, sights, magazine releases, aftermarket magazine upgrades, and more. Think of them like a Jeep, but in the gun world.

To sum it up, the Sig P365 offers you more room for modifications than the Glock 43X. 

However, the Glock 43X is still able to be modified. With the Glock 43X, you can drop a Glock 48 slide onto the gun to change things up a bit. You can also swap triggers, magazine releases, magazine capacity, sights, and similar small upgrades. 

Accuracy

Accuracy is something that largely relies on the shooter, but the guns will vary per person. Small handguns in particular are a bit less accurate than larger options. But do not rule them out as inaccurate, because these guns can be accurate enough to engage targets at 25 yards. Mechanically speaking, there isn’t any real difference between them.

The one major difference as far as accuracy is that Sig offers high-visibility sights on their P365, whereas Glock offers their standard polymer iron sights. However, the chances are that you probably are going to put on some custom sights or even an optic.

Grip

Grip is largely important to the comfort and accuracy of a handgun. With the standard P365 magazine, those with bigger hands may notice that they have a pinky hanging off. That is, unless they equip a magazine extension. 

Another downside of the grip of the P365 is that your finger and palm lock the magazine in place, so you will have to release most of the grip to get it to drop free. The Glock 43X comes standard with a longer grip that may be a bit more comfortable. 

Price Range

Price is a big thing to consider when buying a gun. The P365 comes in around a price of $500-$600. The Glock 43X also falls right within that range.

Reliability

Both of these guns come from highly reputable companies in Glock and Sig. That being said, reliability is not an issue with either of these. Also, if there ever comes a time that you need to replace certain parts, there is a whole market for each of these. 

The Verdict: P365 vs. 43X

Both the Glock 43X and Sig Sauer P365 offer reliability, effectiveness, and a great compact handgun to make your everyday carry. What the true decision comes down to is personal preference. The best thing you can do is head to a gun shop that carries both of these firearms and see how they feel in your hand. If you know someone with either the Glock 43X or the Sig P365, it can’t hurt to get out and test them either.

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