In this article, we'll show you how to attach a rail mounted pistol light or laser to your Glock 43.
Glock 43 Does Not Have a Rail System
The standard Glock 43 is one of the most popular EDC concealed carry handguns, but have you noticed that it's missing one of the most common parts of a handgun? The RAIL.
Rail allows you to attach rail mounted weapon lights or lasers to your handgun. Although, these are ACCESSORIES they can be useful tools for everyday carry.
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Glock did add a rail system on later Glock 43 models such as the Glock 43X and MOS.
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Can You Still Attach a Weapon Light or Laser on Glock 43 Without a Rail System?
The answer is Yes. The only way to attach a weapon light or laser is using a Trigger Guard mounted light or laser.
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However, your options are going to be limited. Image below features a Streamlight TLR-6 for Glock 43.
As you see in the image below, the TLR-6 is attached using the trigger guard mount. There is not rail.
Why Using a Pistol Light or Laser is Useful?
Lasers can improve accuracy and time needed to acquire a target. Lights can help you see during low light situation.
Lights can also eliminate the need to carry extra gear to help you see during low light situation.
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That being said, weapon lights or laser may not be crucial, they are defiantly useful tools, and lets be honest they look cool.
How to Attach a Rail Mounted Weapon Light/Laser to Your Glock 43 Without a Rail?
In order to attach a rail system to your Glock 43, you'll need to add a rail system.
How Do You Add a Rail on a Glock 43?
To add a rail to a Glock 43, you need a rail adapter. This is a the best solution to the Glock 43's rail problem.
What is a Rail Adapter?
Rail adapter is a rail device made from polymer that adds a stable picatinny style rail system to compatible handguns. It does not cause any damage to your weapon.
It's typically 2 pieces that are easily attached to your handgun with a bolt. Installation is easy and it can be done in a few minutes.
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Final Thoughts
The original Glock 43 is a great gun, but it's missing one important component, the rail.
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Rail is a useful device to have on your handgun especially if you want to add pistol lights or lasers, which can be useful in many situations.
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The Glock 43 rail adapter is a stable solution to the rail problem that the original Glock 43 suffers from. Add a rail adapter today and attach any compatible rail mounted light/laser to your Glock 43.