Selected Handgun Detail

Manufacturer
	Glock Ges.m.b.H. More Info

About the Gun

The 43X MOS is a slimline pistol that pairs a compact Slimline frame with a longer slide and barrel. It incorporates features including a built-in beavertail and slim mounting rail. The pistol uses a standard trigger shoe while retaining the 'Safe Action' system with its three internal safeties. The slide incorporates the Modular Optic System with removable adapter plates. The 43X MOS maintains the established slimline dimensions, magazine capacity, and mechanical layout of the G43X platform.

Production

Production of this firearm began in 2020, and is currently ongoing.

Market value

The MSRP for this gun is around $550. Used market values average $420–$520 for examples in very good to excellent condition.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	9 mm Luger
Alias:	9 mm Parabellum
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Analysis

This MOS model incorporates the Modular Optic System cut while preserving the platform’s established slim dimensions and reliability characteristics. The addition of the adapter-plate system for micro-optics represented a departure from non-MOS Slimline designs. Internal component consistency supported function across standard ammunition types. In practice, the pistol saw continued use in concealed carry and defensive roles. Secondary market availability remains high due to the volume of units produced, resulting in steady pricing for serviceable examples.