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Glock 43X MOS

Optic-ready slimline Glock with rail and MOS slide

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Key Highlights

  • MOS optic cut
  • Slim rail added
  • Complete carry package

Specifications

Price
$599
Weight
1 lb 3.0500000000000007 oz
Calibers
9mm
Rail Type
picatinny

Capability Profile

0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes

Compatibility Tags

family: handgunframe: glock-gen5frame: glock-subcompactinterface: picatinny-pistoloptic-mount: shield

Overview

The Glock 43X MOS adds the two features most requested on the original 43X: an optic-ready slide and an accessory rail. The MOS slide accepts Shield RMSc footprint optics directly (no adapter plates), making it compatible with popular micro dots like the Holosun 407K/507K and Shield RMSc. The integrated slim rail accepts compact lights like the Streamlight TLR-7 sub.

This transforms the 43X from a "just the gun" carry pistol into a fully-featured defensive package. Combined with Shield Arms S15 magazines, the 43X MOS provides 15+1 capacity, optic capability, and weapon light compatibility in a package that still conceals easily. This is the configuration many consider the ultimate concealed carry Glock.

The MOS slide uses a Shield RMSc footprint directly machined into the slide rather than adapter plates, providing a lower optic mount than full-size MOS pistols. The front accessory rail is narrower than G17/G19 rails but accepts lights designed for slim pistols.

Key Features

  • MOS slide with Shield RMSc footprint (direct mount)
  • Integrated slim accessory rail
  • 10+1 factory capacity
  • Shield Arms S15 compatible
  • Lower optic mount than adapter system
  • Full grip for improved control
  • Complete carry package ready
  • Factory warranty maintained

Pros

  • +Direct optic mount (no plates)
  • +Integrated rail for lights
  • +Slim profile maintained
  • +Shield Arms gives 15+1 capacity
  • +Lower optic position than adapter MOS
  • +Complete modern carry package

Cons

  • Shield footprint limits optic choices
  • Rail is slim-pistol specific
  • Price premium over standard 43X
  • Must convert mag catch for S15 mags
  • Shorter sight radius than larger Glocks

Detailed Specifications

caliber
9mm
Barrel Length
3.41 inches
Overall Length
6.50 inches
weight
19.05 oz
trigger
Safe Action, ~5.5 lb pull
barrel
Glock Marksman Barrel, nDLC finish
msrp
$599

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