A slim 9mm carry comparison between the Glock 43X and Smith & Wesson's higher-capacity Shield Plus.
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| Specification | Glock 43X FR MOS | Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol: Semi-Auto | Pistol: Semi-Auto |
| Caliber | 9mm Luger | 9mm Luger |
| Action | Safe Action | Double Action Only |
| Capacity | 10+1 | 10+1 & 13+1 |
| Barrel Length | 3.41" | 3.1" |
| Overall Length | 6.5" | 6.1" |
| Weight | 16.4 oz | 20.2 oz |
| Finish | Black Matte | Matte Black Stainless Steel Slide |
| Stock / Grip | Black Polymer | Black Polymer Frame |
| Sights | Front: White Dot, Rear: White Outline | Front: White Dot Dovetail, Rear: Low Profile White Dot |
| Safety | Safe Action – 3 Separate Automatic Safeties | Thumb Safety |
| Receiver | Black Polymer | Polymer |
| Magazines | 2 | 2 (One With Extended Capacity for Full Grip) |
| MSRP | $582 | $499 |
| UPC | 764503049989 | 022188884920 |
| Model Code | UX4350201FRMOS | 13246 |
Rows marked with have different values
Front Rail, Modular Optic System
Flat Face Trigger, Only 1.1 Wide, Enhanced Grip Texture
This matchup is most useful for shoppers who have already narrowed the field to compact or slim 9mm carry pistols and now need a direct side-by-side check instead of another broad category page.
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