Glock G43X 9mm vs Taurus G3X 9mm

These two aim at the same slim-carry slot from opposite directions. The Glock G43X 9mm is the lighter and slimmer of the pair at 18.7 oz and 1.1" wide against the Taurus G3X 9mm’s 22.6 oz and 1.2", a 3.9 oz difference, and it stands 0.16" shorter (5.04" vs 5.2") on a 0.21" longer barrel (3.41" vs 3.2"). The Taurus answers with capacity, 15 rounds to the G43X’s 10. Triggers go the other way, with the G43X at 5.4 lb against 6 lb, though the G3X is single action with restrike capability. Neither is optic-ready.

Pick the Glock G43X if:

• You carry appendix or in a pocket holster and want 18.7 oz and 1.1" of width instead of 22.6 oz and 1.2"
• The 5.4 lb pull against 6 lb is worth 0.6 lb to you
• You want the longer 3.41" barrel and a 5.24" sight radius in a 5.04" grip height
• Ten rounds is enough and holster fit drives the decision

Pick the Taurus G3X if:

• You want 15 rounds instead of 10 without changing magazines
• Restrike capability on a single-action striker system matters to you
• A drift-adjustable rear sight lets you correct zero without replacing sights
• The stippled full-size grip frame gives you more to hold at 5.2" of height

The G43X buys concealment: 3.9 oz less weight, 0.1" less width and a 0.6 lb lighter trigger. The G3X buys rounds, five more of them, plus an adjustable rear sight, in a heavier and slightly wider package.