Walther PPS vs. Glock 43

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I have a Walther PPS 9mm that I've had for a few years. I have been looking at the Glock 43 lately and wanted opinions. Keep the PPS or get rid of it for the 43? Please don't say keep the PPS and buy the 43. Not an option currently. Thanks ahead of time.
 
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If you shoot it well. Keep it! Those single stacks seem to small for me and the Glock 43 grip is tiny.
 
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If you were closer I would let you try mine out. But that's my advice for you, is to shoot one then make up your mind. I can tell you everyone who have fired mine has put one on their wish list. No experience with the PPS so I can't compare.
 
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I never owned the PPS, but I have a the 43 and it runs great,I chose the 43 as my other handguns are Glocks, I like to keep with the same feeling gun

Going foward having carried both the G26 and the G43 I do not see enough of a noticeable difference between those two hand guns in a HOLSTER that would necessitate the purchase of the G43 in addtion to a G26 , Do you already own a G26 ? If yes no need to get the 43

Good luck with your choice.
 
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misunderestimated said:
I never owned the PPS, but I have a the 43 and it runs great,I chose the 43 as my other handguns are Glocks, I like to keep with the same feeling gun

Going foward having carried both the G26 and the G43 I do not see enough of a noticeable difference between those two hand guns in a HOLSTER that would necessitate the purchase of the G43 in addtion to a G26 , Do you already own a G26 ? If yes no need to get the 43

Good luck with your choice.
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Had the G26 but sold it. It just didn't feel right in my smaller hands. Got rid of it for a M&P 9c that fit like a glove.
 
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go shooting with someone with the g43, I think I have average sized hands and I love the feel of a double stack Glock, fits my hand perfect. I always thought the g43 was created to be a single stack to just be a single stack as every one wanted a single stack glock, All that being said A G43 fits perfectly in My Daughter hands. But its too snappy for her to comfortably shoot it. May be the slightly thinner grip of the G43 will work for your hand size.
 
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Dr. Evil said:
Had the G26 but sold it. It just didn't feel right in my smaller hands. Got rid of it for a M&P 9c that fit like a glove.
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So do you carry the M&P daily or the Walther? If the Walther, does it fit you like a glove too?

The reason I ask is because the Glock 26 didn't fit me like a glove either due to my girly hands but it was shootable and accurate. One of the 2 pluses for me was the capacity. That seriously outweighed the comfort angle for a carry piece for me. When things go south I prefer round count over slight comfort.

Just throwing it out there in regards to the 26. If the Walther fits fine, then I see no reason to go to the 43. Just get an extended magazine for your pocket to increase the round count on the Walther.
 
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We chose PPS M2 over G26, G43, Shield, Springfield. Felt better, shot better for us. My wife's primary is the PPS M2 and she has about 1500 rounds through hers. It is unreal the way she can shoot that gun and she continuously gets comments at ranges. You chose well and a change could likely be a parallel move at best.
 
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If you don't have any issues with the PPS (you shoot it well, comfortable, reliable?? ), then I would keep it.

The G43 was not comfortable in my large hands. Grip was too thin for me.
 
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Like others have said, try to get to shoot one and see how you shoot it ! That's more important then how it feels or looks. I went with the M&P Shield as I shot it better!
 
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You also should consider that if you trade in for a G43, you may soon start thinking about changing those god awful sights, and then there is that trigger which may need some extra help, then you do not have a proper owb.....
 
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So do you carry the M&P daily or the Walther? If the Walther, does it fit you like a glove too?

The reason I ask is because the Glock 26 didn't fit me like a glove either due to my girly hands but it was shootable and accurate. One of the 2 pluses for me was the capacity. That seriously outweighed the comfort angle for a carry piece for me. When things go south I prefer round count over slight comfort.

Just throwing it out there in regards to the 26. If the Walther fits fine, then I see no reason to go to the 43. Just get an extended magazine for your pocket to increase the round count on the Walther.
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I carry my PPS when at work being a single stack and I deep conceal in a SmartCarry. I carry the M&P all other times AIWB. I had to angle the G26 in my hand to shoot and didn't feel comfortable doing that. I do have 6, 7 and 8 round mags for the PPS and carry an extra mag. I'll probably just stay with the PPS although I wish I had the M2 option when I bought my PPS.
 
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You also should consider that if you trade in for a G43, you may soon start thinking about changing those god awful sights, and then there is that trigger which may need some extra help, then you do not have a proper owb.....
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Yeah, I hear ya. I have aftermarket sights on the PPS as well as an AIWB kydex gun and mag holster for the PPS. Seems like I'm talking myself into staying with the PPS.
 
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Is it just that you are bored with the pps and are wanting something new? Or is it actual dissatisfaction with it?
 
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No dissatisfaction. Just a rainy day.:(
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I often feel like that about my mk9. I've mentioned trading it towards a Glock 26 or 43 a bunch of times, but I haven't actually done it yet. It's one of those things where I don't use it a lot and don't particularly like it, but it is a very well made gun and I always end up feeling like it would be better to keep it and just save for a new gun....IDK, anyway, I know that feel.
 
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Maybe what you need is a good little pocket carry (might I suggest a Kahr or Sig), or maybe a nice range gun (how about that 1911 you thought about or a man sized Dirty Harry revolver), or even a home defense tool the wife could master (the upcoming single stack P220 Legion looks nice, or a Glock since I heard women have a thing for tupperware), maybe you could use a red dot for aging eyes. The point is sometimes you deserve a new gun and sometimes daydreaming about a new tool is a good way to scratch an itch. Either way you chose well when you picked up the PPS and the G43 is also good choice (well maybe after the sights and trigger get some tweaks or work).
 
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