Glock 43X vs Smith & Wesson Shield 2.0

In this video review the KSGunGuy compares the Glock 43X to the Smith & Wesson Shield 2.0. The Shield 2.0 in this review is equipped with Ameriglo I-Dot Sights and an Apex Tactical Trigger for M&P Shield. The Glock 43X is equipped with a Tactical Pontoon trigger.

Glock G43X:

  • Caliber: 9×19
  • System: Safe Action
  • Mag Capacity: 10
  • Barrel Length: 87 mm | 3.41 inch
  • Weight without Magazine: 465 g | 16.40 oz
  • Weight with Empty Magazine: 530 g | 18.70 oz
  • Weight with Loaded Magazine: 654 g | 23.07 oz
  • Trigger Pull:  24 N
  • Length (Overall): 165 mm | 6.50 inch
  • Slide Length: 154 mm | 6.06 inch
  • Width (Overall): 28 mm | 1.10 inch
  • Slide Width: 22 mm | 0.87 inch
  • Height incl. Mag:  128 mm | 5.04 inch
  • Line of Sight (Polymer): 133 mm | 5.24 inch
  • Line of Sight (Steel): 132 mm | 5.20 inch
  • Line of Sight (GNS): 131 mm | 5.16 inch
  • Trigger Distance: 67 mm | 2.64 inch

Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield M2.0:

  • SKU: 11808
  • Model: M&P®9 SHIELD M2.0™
  • Caliber: 9mm
  • Capacity: 7+1, 8+1
  • Barrel Length: 3.1” (7.9 cm)
  • Overall Length: 6.1″
  • Front Sight: Steel – White Dot
  • Rear Sight: Steel – White Two-Dot
  • Action: Striker Fire
  • Grip: Polymer
  • Weight: 18.3 oz / 518.8g
  • Barrel Material: Stainless Steel – Armornite® Finish
  • Slide Material: Stainless Steel – Armornite® Finish
  • Frame Material: Polymer