Is The Glock 43X Actually The Best Carry Gun?

The Glock 43X has quietly become one of the most dominant concealed carry pistols in America — but does it actually deserve the hype? Today we put the 43X through a full breakdown: reliability testing, recoil control, practical accuracy, concealed carry considerations, speed drills, endurance shooting, and what makes this pistol so effective for everyday carry. We also dive deep into the platform itself, discussing magazine capacity, optics compatibility, aftermarket support, trigger characteristics, reliability history, and why the 43X has become such a common recommendation among both civilians and professionals alike. In classic Garand Thumb fashion, we go full black-screen deep dive on the realities of concealed carry pistols: shootability vs concealment, micro-compacts vs compact handguns, weapon lights, optics, magazine choices, and whether the Glock 43X is genuinely the best balance currently available for EDC. If you’re looking for one pistol to conceal, train with, and trust your life to, this may be the benchmark. 00:00 Incredible intro 01:34 Glock 43X Primer 04:20 What is The Glock 43X? 7:34 How Effective is the Glock 43X? 10:00 Glock 43X Recoil 11:10 Defensive Drill with the Glock 43X 13:35 360 Drill with Glock 43X 16:52 Recoil Comparison 21:26 Glock 43X Black screen breakdown The most awesome gaming computers made by ardent 2A supporters in Utah! www.xidax.com/garandthumb Our Company and Merch! Onward Research http://onwardresearch.com/ www.xidax.com/garandthumb Insta: https://www.instagram.com/garand_thumb/ GarandThumb on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/garandthumb1