Which is the better deal Shield 9 or Glock 43?

**The Unknown 1087** · August 7th, 2015, 12:02 PM

So I am on the fence.

I am buying one of these two pistols.

I have shot both. I like them both.
is there any real pros or cons against each?

The Glock has 1 round less per mag. Which is whatever really. I always carry an extra magazine anyways, so it wont much matter.

Price, the Shield is more then the 43 where I am going because I get a discount.

I have owned Glocks, and MP's in the past.

I currently have a Glock 19, I'll probably be getting a Glock 26 for my wife in January because she liked it the last time.

Has anyone here had one, and sold it to get the other? If so, why?

**Orlov556** · August 7th, 2015, 12:41 PM

The 43 is in its first version, the shield has been out for about 2 years now. Issues have been worked out with the S&W. Either is a great choice. What is the price on the Shield? I think the LE43 is around $350.00 right? Thats right about where the shields are as far as i know.

**BenFoo** · August 7th, 2015, 01:16 PM

43 with the TTI base plates on the mags

http://tarantacticalinnovations.com/...cPath=44_49_81

**jthrelf** · August 7th, 2015, 01:20 PM

If you can pickup a G43 for less than a shield, that's a hell of a deal. I think both would serve you very well.

**The Unknown 1087** · August 7th, 2015, 01:51 PM

Thanks, the Shield I found cheapest around here at $387, the 43 is $350 something with the Blue Label Discount.

Another key point, both pistols will be staying stock, no extras.

**K.C.** · August 7th, 2015, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by The Unknown 1087

So I am on the fence.

is there any real pros or cons against each?

I was on the fence too, the seller for me was the extra round, real sights and this...(Kryptek Typhon) http://www.gunsamerica.com/UserImage...wm_7450217.jpg

**The Unknown 1087** · August 8th, 2015, 05:31 PM

That looks good!

The wife said no more guns yet. So maybe I'll "win" this one haha.

**jthrelf** · August 9th, 2015, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by The Unknown 1087

Thanks, the Shield I found cheapest around here at $387, the 43 is $350 something with the Blue Label Discount.

Another key point, both pistols will be staying stock, no extras.

FYI tanners in Jamison has shields for $330 now I believe. Blue label on the glock is pretty nice though.

**24/7dude** · August 9th, 2015, 11:58 PM

Up at Atlantic Tactical they had Sheilds for $319 and G43's for $358. I handled them both side by side. The sheild felt better in hand (I'm a Glock guy btw). That being said it was bigger than the 43 in just about every way and also noticeably heavier. I didn't think of the 7 vs 6 round argument since I could get a full grip on the Sheild but only 2 fingers on the G43 grip. I'd go with the G43 just because it's smaller and lighter weight.