Glock 17 vs Glock 43

1982–Present

2015–Present

12,000,000+ units (estimated worldwide across all generations and variants)

~1,200,000 estimated

204 mm (8.03 in)

159 mm (6.26 in)

114 mm (4.49 in)

86 mm (3.38 in)

625 g (1.38 lb) empty, 905 g (1.99 lb) loaded

509 g (1.12 lb) empty

17 rounds standard; 19, 24, 31, 33, 45 round options available

6 rounds standard, 10‑round extended magazine available

Short recoil, locked breech, striker-fired with Safe Action trigger system (trigger safety, firing pin safety, drop safety)

Short recoil, locked breech, striker‑fired (Safe Action) system

Consistent ~2.5 kg (5.5 lb) pull, single‑stage Safe Action trigger

Safe Action striker‑fire, partially pre‑cocked with consistent ~2.5 kg (5.5 lb) pull

Fixed polymer front post, fixed polymer rear notch; optional tritium night sights or aftermarket rail‑mounted optics

Fixed polymer three‑dot sights (white front, rear), optional night sights available