The Perfect Carry: Why the Glock 43X Should Be Your New Hunting Buddy

Why the 43X Just Works in the Woods

Forget those bulky hunting pistols that feel like carrying a brick on your hip. The Glock 43X is designed to be slim. It packs 10 rounds of 9mm goodness into a magazine that still fits comfortably in a relatively short grip. This compact size is key—it means you can carry it in a chest rig or a good hip holster without it constantly digging into your ribs or catching on your hunting pack straps.

And let’s talk reliability. We all rely on Glock for being practically bombproof, right? The 43X is no different. It handles the grit, the damp, and the occasional tumble without complaints. Easy to grip, despite the slim frame, gives you enough real estate to actually get a secure hold on it, which is crucial when your in the bush and your hands are cold, wet, or when you need to draw fast.

My “Lesson Learned” a Moment with the 43X

So you might be wondering why I trust it so much? Simple: I had a moment a few years back while I was deep in the thick of it in the Montana mountains, preparing to pack out a muley. I was hunched over the buck’s carcass, focused on the task at hand, with my hunting rifle unfortunately leaning against a nearby pine. (Alright, it was roughly 20 feet away.) Suddenly, I heard a loud crunching of dry forest debris….I look up and I see a big black bear—just curious, thank goodness—wandered right up on me. He was close enough to smell my rush of fear, and I certainly didn’t have time to spin around for my rifle. But the 43X, which I always carry in a secure chest rig, was right there—just like a good friend when you’re in a jam. I quietly drew it out, and the sound of that slide running forward, chambering that 9mm round, was just a wee-bit loud enough in the quiet woods to make him pause. I didn’t have to shoot, but having that reliable compact pistol ready in an instant was everything. That day, the 43X was the ultimate game-changer—it became my new hunting buddy. (lol)

Easy Upgrades to Make It Even Better

Now, the factory 43X is great, but like any piece of gear, you can tweak it to make it perfect for you. That’s where the fun starts! The world of aftermarket accessories for Glock 43X is huge, letting you customize it precisely for fieldwork.

For the hunter, I focus on three simple areas:

1. Sights are Mandatory: Ditch the stock plastic sights. Install a good set of tritium night sights. You’re often moving at dawn or dusk, and you need bright dots that acquire instantly. If you’ve got an MOS model, adding a small Red Dot Sight (RDS) is a huge advantage for fast, accurate shooting at longer distances.

2. Capacity Boost: Look into quality steel magazines (if your state allows them – always check the regs) that can bump you from 10 to 15 rounds without adding a lot of bulk to the grip. More rounds never hurt, especially when you’re counting on it for defense.

3. Better Controls: Get an extended slide stop and magazine release. These parts are cheap, easy to install, and make manipulating the pistol with cold or gloved hands significantly easier.

Basically, by browsing the widely available Glock 43X accessories collections and choosing smart, functional parts, you turn an excellent sidearm into a perfect tool. My advice? Spend the extra hundred bucks on a few Glock 43X accessory upgrades that matter. Trust me on this… it’s an investment in safety and performance for every time you step into the backcountry.