{"id":95941,"date":"2026-09-01T10:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T15:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=95941"},"modified":"2026-10-17T23:10:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T04:10:41","slug":"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\/","title":{"rendered":"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Glock 43 vs SIG P365 comes down to capacity. The two guns are close to the same size: the original single-stack Glock 43 is a hair shorter in height, the P365 is shorter in length, and both are about an inch wide. But the P365 carries 10+1 flush and the G43 carries 6+1. In our original 2018 shootout the P365 also had the lighter trigger and the tighter average groups. Buy the G43 only if you want the slimmest Glock there is and you are at peace with six rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are really choosing between the P365 and the Glock 43X, that is a different fight. The P365 is still the smallest gun here and the benchmark for capacity in a tiny package. The 43X has the fullest grip and the softest shooting manners, and current production now ships with a 15-round factory magazine. The Smith and Wesson Shield Plus has an excellent trigger, a 13-round magazine and an optional thumb safety. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/sig-p365-review-daily-carry\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\">SIG P365 review<\/a> explains why the P365 is still the reference point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-sig-p365-vs-glock-43-original-single-stack\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\" data-level=\"2\">SIG P365 vs Glock 43 (Original Single Stack)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-glock-43x-vs-p365-vs-shield-plus-specs-compared\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\" data-level=\"2\">Glock 43X vs P365 vs Shield Plus: Specs Compared<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-glock-43x\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\" data-level=\"3\">Glock 43X<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-sig-p365\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\" data-level=\"3\">Sig P365<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-smith-wesson-shield-plus\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\" data-level=\"3\">Smith &#038; Wesson Shield Plus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-size-and-concealment\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\" data-level=\"2\">Size and Concealment<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-capacity\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\" data-level=\"2\">Capacity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-triggers-and-shooting\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\" data-level=\"2\">Triggers and Shooting<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-our-original-2018-shootout-found\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\" data-level=\"2\">What Our Original 2018 Shootout Found<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-optics-aftermarket-and-holsters\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\" data-level=\"2\">Optics, Aftermarket and Holsters<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-price\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\" data-level=\"2\">Price<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-which-one-should-you-buy\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\" data-level=\"2\">Which One Should You Buy?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-glock-43x-vs-p365-vs-shield-plus-faq\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\" data-level=\"2\">Glock 43X vs P365 vs Shield Plus FAQ<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-how-many-rounds-does-a-glock-43x-hold\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\" data-level=\"3\">How many rounds does a Glock 43X hold?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-is-the-p365-smaller-than-the-glock-43x\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\" data-level=\"3\">Is the P365 smaller than the Glock 43X?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-which-has-the-best-trigger\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\" data-level=\"3\">Which has the best trigger?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-does-the-shield-plus-have-a-thumb-safety\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\" data-level=\"3\">Does the Shield Plus have a thumb safety?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-is-the-original-glock-43-still-worth-buying\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\" data-level=\"3\">Is the original Glock 43 still worth buying?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-bottom-line\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\" data-level=\"2\">The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-sig-p365-vs-glock-43-original-single-stack\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">SIG P365 vs Glock 43 (Original Single Stack)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>SIG P365<\/th><th>Glock 43<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Capacity<\/td><td>10+1 flush, 12+1 extended<\/td><td>6+1 standard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length<\/td><td>5.82 in<\/td><td>6.26 in<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Height<\/td><td>4.31 in<\/td><td>4.25 in<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Width<\/td><td>About 1 in<\/td><td>1.06 in in Glock&#8217;s current catalog<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Barrel<\/td><td>3.1 in<\/td><td>3.41 in<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight<\/td><td>Under 18 oz<\/td><td>17.95 oz unloaded<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trigger in our 2018 test<\/td><td>5.1 lb<\/td><td>6.25 lb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Average group, 25 ft, 2018 test<\/td><td>1.45 in<\/td><td>1.7 in<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">P365 size figures are our 2018 measurements and our P365 review. Glock 43 figures are from our Glock Slimline guide and Glock 42 and 43 review.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look at those height numbers again. The G43 grip is actually a touch shorter than the P365&#8217;s, and the G43 is the smallest 9mm Glock makes. That is its whole argument. The P365 answers with almost twice the rounds in the same space, a lighter trigger in our testing, and the XRAY3 day and night sights that were the best of the group in 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our 2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/new-glock-9mm-single-stack-glock-43-hands-on\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\">Glock Slimline guide<\/a> puts it plainly: the G43 still wins when every fraction of an inch matters, but six rounds looks stingy next to modern micro-compacts. For deep concealment with a Glock trigger and Glock parts, it still has a place. For most people starting fresh, the P365 or the 43X makes more sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=SIG+P365\" campaign=\"p365-vs-glock-43\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">&#x1f6d2; Check current SIG P365 listings on GunsAmerica<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-glock-43x-vs-p365-vs-shield-plus-specs-compared\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Glock 43X vs P365 vs Shield Plus: Specs Compared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are the published or measured numbers from our reviews and the makers. Check the exact model you are buying, since optics-ready, manual safety and state-compliant versions differ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-glock-43x\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Glock 43X<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Barrel: 3.41 inches<\/li>\n<li>Length: 6.50 inches<\/li>\n<li>Height: 5.04 inches<\/li>\n<li>Width: 1.10 inches<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 18.7 ounces with an empty magazine<\/li>\n<li>Capacity: 10 rounds in older magazines; current-production guns are moving to Glock&#8217;s 15-round factory metal magazine announced in 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-sig-p365\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sig P365<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Barrel: 3.1 inches<\/li>\n<li>Width: about 1 inch<\/li>\n<li>Weight: under 18 ounces<\/li>\n<li>Capacity: 10+1 flush, with extended magazines that add capacity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-smith-wesson-shield-plus\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smith &#038; Wesson Shield Plus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Barrel: 3.1 inches<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 19.9 ounces<\/li>\n<li>Capacity: 10 and 13-round magazines<\/li>\n<li>Options: optional thumb safety, optics-ready models and a Performance Center version with a 4 inch barrel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_0909-e1775191413992.jpg\" alt=\"Glock 43X, Smith and Wesson Shield X and Shield Plus micro 9mm pistols laid out side by side\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-size-and-concealment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Size and Concealment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The P365 is the smallest of the three. In our original 2018 measurements it was 5.82 inches long and 4.31 inches tall, and our 2026 P365 review describes it as just about an inch wide while holding 10+1. That is why it reset the micro-compact category when it launched at SHOT Show in January 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Glock 43X takes a different approach. It keeps the short slide and 3.41 inch barrel of the original Glock 43 but adds about three quarters of an inch of grip. It is 5.04 inches tall, so the grip is the hardest part to hide, but it fills the hand. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/the-glock-43x-the-central-ac-of-handguns\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\">Glock 43X review<\/a> called it the most comfortable of the micro 9mm pistols to shoot and carry, though not as small as the true micro-compacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Shield Plus sits between them and weighs the most, at 19.9 ounces. Its grip carries 10 rounds flush or 13 with the extended magazine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-capacity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Capacity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Capacity used to be the P365&#8217;s clear win. When our original 2018 shootout ran, the P365 held 10+1 flush and 12+1 extended, against 6+1 for the original Glock 43 and 7+1 or 8+1 for the original single-stack Shield. That gap has closed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Shield Plus uses a hybrid single and double-stack magazine holding 13+1, five more than the original Shield without adding width, according to our <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/smith-wessons-shield-plus-full-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\">Shield Plus review<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The Glock 43X traditionally shipped with 10-round magazines. In 2026 Glock announced a factory 15-round metal magazine for the 43X and 48, and current production is moving to it. Older inventory may still include 10-round magazines, so check the box. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/new-glock-9mm-single-stack-glock-43-hands-on\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\">Glock Slimline guide<\/a> covers the details.<\/li>\n<li>The P365 family now includes larger-grip versions like the X-Macro and Fuse with much higher capacity, but the plain P365 remains the smallest gun here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-triggers-and-shooting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Triggers and Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our 2018 shootout, the P365&#8217;s trigger broke at 5.1 pounds, about a pound lighter than the original Glock 43 at 6.25 pounds and the original Shield at 6 pounds, with very little overtravel. The Shield Plus improved the Shield trigger considerably. Our reviewer measured a crisp, consistent 5-pound break after 0.3 inches of take-up with an audible, tactile reset, and wrote that it rivals an aftermarket Apex trigger. The 43X uses a standard Glock trigger: a light take-up, a consistent wall and a predictable break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For recoil, the 43X&#8217;s longer grip helps a lot. In our 2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mp-shield-x-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\">M&P; Shield X review<\/a>, which compared the Shield X directly with a Shield Plus and a Glock 43X MOS, the Shield X shot softest, and the reviewer found its grip feel closest to the 43X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/A7400776.jpg\" alt=\"Several SIG P365 family pistols including optic-equipped models on a dark background\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-our-original-2018-shootout-found\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Our Original 2018 Shootout Found<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article began as a 2018 shootout between the original P365, the original Glock 43 and the original single-stack Shield. Those predecessors are not the guns most people buy today, but the results still say a lot about each design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accuracy at 25 feet, averaged across five defensive loads with three five-shot groups each: P365 1.45 inches, Glock 43 1.7 inches, Shield 2.1 inches. Averages of the smallest groups were 1.20, 1.23 and 1.51 inches.<\/li>\n<li>The single smallest group came from the Glock 43 with Federal 147 grain JHP, but that same combination produced the only two malfunctions of the test, both failures to feed with the wide hollow point. Always test your carry ammunition in your gun.<\/li>\n<li>Other than those two stoppages, all three ran 100 percent with flush and extended magazines across loads from 100 to 147 grains.<\/li>\n<li>The P365 was the only one with front and rear cocking serrations and an accessory rail, and its XRAY3 day and night sights were the best of the group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-optics-aftermarket-and-holsters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Optics, Aftermarket and Holsters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All three now come in optics-ready form. The P365 family has one of the biggest accessory ecosystems in the gun world, and our P365 reviewer runs an aftermarket grip and a Safariland IncogX holster on his daily carry gun. Glock&#8217;s Slimline guns also have a deep aftermarket for sights, triggers and magazines, including aftermarket high-capacity magazines like the Shield Arms S15. Our original testing found the Shield had a smaller aftermarket than the Glock, but holster support for the Shield Plus is widespread. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/best-concealed-carry-holsters\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\">best concealed carry holsters guide<\/a> covers holsters for this class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Plus-Side-View.jpg\" alt=\"Smith and Wesson M&amp;P 9 Shield Plus pistol, right side view\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-price\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Price<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prices move constantly and vary by configuration, so compare exact models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Glock 43X MOS: roughly $439 to $549 in our 2026 new-gun price tracking. Glock&#8217;s 2026 catalog does not publish MSRPs for the Slimline guns.<\/li>\n<li>Sig P365: $599 MSRP when it launched in 2018.<\/li>\n<li>Shield Plus: $553 MSRP for the base model and $869 for the Performance Center model in our 2021 review.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-which-one-should-you-buy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which One Should You Buy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Buy the Sig P365 if concealment is the top priority and you want the most capacity per inch. It is the smallest gun here and has the deepest family of variants and accessories.<\/li>\n<li>Buy the Glock 43X if you want a full grip, soft recoil, Glock reliability and a deep aftermarket. With 15-round factory magazines now shipping, capacity is no longer a reason to pass.<\/li>\n<li>Buy the Shield Plus if you want the best trigger of the three out of the box, a 13-round magazine, or a model with a manual thumb safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want a little more barrel and grip, the same comparison extends to bigger &#8220;X&#8221; class guns like the Shield X and the Springfield Hellcat Pro in our <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/springfields-new-hellcat-pro-full-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\">Hellcat Pro review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-glock-43x-vs-p365-vs-shield-plus-faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Glock 43X vs P365 vs Shield Plus FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-how-many-rounds-does-a-glock-43x-hold\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many rounds does a Glock 43X hold?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 43X traditionally shipped with 10-round magazines for 10+1. In 2026 Glock announced a 15-round factory metal magazine for the 43X and 48, and current production guns are moving to it, so a new 43X may hold 15+1. Check the box, since older inventory may still include 10-round magazines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-is-the-p365-smaller-than-the-glock-43x\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the P365 smaller than the Glock 43X?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The P365 is shorter in overall length and in grip height. The 43X&#8217;s longer grip is its biggest advantage for shooting and its biggest drawback for concealment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-which-has-the-best-trigger\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which has the best trigger?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our reviewers rated the Shield Plus trigger highly, with a crisp 5-pound break that our reviewer compared to an aftermarket Apex trigger. The P365 trigger was also lighter than the original Glock 43 and Shield in our 2018 testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-does-the-shield-plus-have-a-thumb-safety\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does the Shield Plus have a thumb safety?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is optional. Smith and Wesson sells Shield Plus models with and without a manual thumb safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-is-the-original-glock-43-still-worth-buying\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the original Glock 43 still worth buying?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If concealment is everything, yes. Our 2026 Slimline guide notes the G43 remains the smallest 9mm Glock, but its 6-round capacity is low by current standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-bottom-line\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The P365 created this class and still defines it for size. The Glock 43X caught up on capacity and wins on grip and comfort. The Shield Plus offers the best trigger and an optional safety. Hold all three if you can, carry the one that disappears on your body, and shoot the one you hit with best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Related reading: see our guides to the <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/best-micro-compact-9mms-for-concealed-carry-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\">best micro-compact 9mms for concealed carry<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/best-concealed-carry-handguns-2025-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\">best concealed carry handguns<\/a>, plus <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/holster-types-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sig-p365-vs-glock-43-vs-sw-shield\" title=\"Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?\">holster types explained<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=Glock+43\" campaign=\"p365-vs-glock-43-g43\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">&#x1f6d2; Check current Glock 43 and 43X listings on GunsAmerica<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Glock 43 vs SIG P365 comes down to capacity. The two guns are close to the same size: the original single-stack Glock 43 is a hair shorter in height, the P365 is shorter in length, and both are about an inch wide. But the P365 carries 10+1 flush and the G43 carries 6+1. 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