Walther PPS vs. Glock 43

[Marine Cpl]

And for the record, my first carry for 3 years was a Colt 1911 Series 70. My disdain for the round came after research and realization that other than 1mm and change greater circumference, it loses in all other categories.

 

[Phazer]

I cannot comment on the PPS.

I've got a Glock 43 with Trijicon HD sights (orange front sight). I've got fairly small hands. I'm used to compact single stack 9mm pistols (such as my XDS and LC9S). I find the Glock 43 to be very shootable (fun, actually), concealable (due to thickness), and very manageable (especially with the Pearce +1 extension for $10/magazine). It can certainly be pocket carried with the appropriate holster (ex/ Desantis, or similar).

Some comparison pictures for you:

 

[Defilade]

I've got small hands. Would be no issue for me.

I'll keep that quite.

 

[Dr. Evil]

I'll keep that quite.

Small hands, big...

 

[Bananabandit]

Small hands, big...

Nail clippers

 

[Dr. Evil]

Nail clippers

Wow, after I gave you that great pizza place recommendation.

 

[Bananabandit]

Wow, after I gave you that great pizza place recommendation.

You did...my fault. I have sinned

 

[Dr. Evil]

You did...my fault. I have sinned

I forgive you my son.

 

[Justincase]

Have you held the 43 yet? I've fired and held the 43, but have only held the PPS. The 43 feels great in my hands, whereas the grip on the PPS felt too long front to back for as narrow as it was, so it just did not feel comfortable in my hands. I have small hands as well.

 

[cardinalny]

Try a Sig P938 for a quality pocket pistol. My Equinox came with Sig night sights and a TFO front sight. I also have a 7 rd extended mag (7+1)

 

[GTN]

Not sure where you're located but if your close you can shoot mine. I mainly carry a G19 but I have 2 43's now. It's a fun and very accurate gun to shoot

 

[fnfalguy]

If you find yourself up around dutchess county, I'd be happy to take you to the range with a 43.

 

[Bananabandit]

Now I know what to get you when I come down...or for secret santa

 

[Podmonkey]

It also depends on how you'd like to carry. Of the single stack compacts the PPS is one of the largest and thus stable whereas the G43 is one of the smaller ones. If you like to carry on/in the belt then stick with the PPS, if you want to pocket carry then the Glock is better suited. Personally I think the G43 is better suited.

 

[Dr. Evil]

It also depends on how you'd like to carry. Of the single stack compacts the PPS is one of the largest and thus stable whereas the G43 is one of the smaller ones. If you like to carry on/in the belt then stick with the PPS, if you want to pocket carry then the Glock is better suited. Personally I think the G43 is better suited.

Don't pocket carry. AIWB for me.

 

[Dr. Evil]

If you find yourself up around dutchess county, I'd be happy to take you to the range with a 43.

Thanks man. I'm in Ulster over the bridge. Where do you shoot?

 

[Podmonkey]

Don't pocket carry. AIWB for me.

Stick with the PPS then. They are excellent guns besides.

 

[fnfalguy]

In Hyde Park at Viola Gun Club.

Thanks man. I'm in Ulster over the bridge. Where do you shoot?

 

[Dr. Evil]

In Hyde Park at Viola Gun Club.

Not familiar with it. Maybe we can meet up some time. Appreciate the offer.

 

[GTN]

Don't pocket carry. AIWB for me.

I aiwb my 19 & 43 but with a pocket holster the 43 w/flush mag plate it works great

 

[Dr. Evil]

I aiwb my 19 & 43 but with a pocket holster the 43 w/flush mag plate it works great

How tall are you and how much do you weigh? At 5'4" 152 lbs (excellent shape) I would need some pretty baggy pants and IMHO it would be difficult for me to pull it off.

 

[MilesTeg]

How tall are you and how much do you weigh? At 5'4" 152 lbs (excellent shape) I would need some pretty baggy pants and IMHO it would be difficult for me to pull it off.

At 5'-10" 210 lbs I can't pull off ankle carry with a 43 much less pocket carry.

 

[GTN]

How tall are you and how much do you weigh? At 5'4" 152 lbs (excellent shape) I would need some pretty baggy pants and IMHO it would be difficult for me to pull it off.

6' 205lbs not in great shape.
With aiwb you wear the right size pants not 1 size larger like lots of people do when carrying at 3-5. Aiwb is actually a lot easier when your skinny and in shape.

 

[MilesTeg]

At that size and you can pull off pocket carry. I'm impressed I've been trying different deep concealment options with mine. After ankle carry failed in boot cut jeans I didn't even think to attempt pocket carry.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Aiwb is actually a lot easier when your skinny and in shape.

Agreed. One of the motivational reasons I stay in shape.

 

[Marine Cpl]

At 5'-10" 210 lbs I can't pull off ankle carry with a 43 much less pocket carry.

Huh? I ankle carry a Glock 26 at 5'7" 180 lbs. whenever I have to wear a tucked in shirt.

 

[MilesTeg]

Huh? I ankle carry a Glock 26 at 5'7" 180 lbs. whenever I have to wear a tucked in shirt.

What holster? I have the galico and it didn't work with my boot cut jeans. I'm very interested in this considering I work a desk job with a tucked polo.

 

[Marine Cpl]

What holster? I have the galico and it didn't work with my boot cut jeans. I'm very interested in this considering I work a desk job with a tucked polo.

I use the Desantis Apache.

 

[MilesTeg]

I use the Desantis Apache.

Thanks I might try one out then. I don't like not being armed. I was about to get a micro pistol and try boot carry.

 

[Marine Cpl]

Thanks I might try one out then. I don't like not being armed. I was about to get a micro pistol and try boot carry.

It wasn't comfortable at first. So I took a heavy wool sock and cut the foot off and put that on top of my regular sock. That keeps the edges of the holster from digging into my skin.

Now I can wear it all day.