{"id":7364,"date":"2025-10-08T16:19:53","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T16:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/?p=7364"},"modified":"2025-10-07T16:20:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T16:20:32","slug":"best-ammo-for-glock-43x-shooters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/best-ammo-for-glock-43x-shooters\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Ammo for Glock 43X Shooters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I wish I were a fly on the wall \u2013 or perhaps a mouse concealed within an especially plush patch of carpet \u2013 when one of Glock\u2019s biggest brains came up with the Glock 43X handgun.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat if \u2026 Glock 43 \u2026 but \u2026 bigger grip?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>What a magical moment that must have been. For what soon followed was the introduction of a perfected G43: one that holds 10 rounds of 9mm standard instead of a pipsqueak six, and which is easier to handle (especially if you\u2019re an oafish galoot with clumsy mitts) thanks to its 0.79\u201d longer grip.<\/p>\n<p>You are a smart and forward thinking individual. You know to invest in a fine firearm when you see one. Of course, you are the proud owner of a G43X, and you want the best G43X ammunition your hard-earned cash can buy.<\/p>\n<p>Or maybe you were born with a silver spoon in your mouth, and have never earned cash at all, let alone the hard way. DOESN\u2019T MATTER. This isn\u2019t a classist website. I\u2019ll recommend the best ammo for a G43X to anyone who can bear to listen to me.<\/p>\n<h3>Best Cheap Foreign-Made Glock 43X Ammo for Target Shooting:<\/h3>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/9mm-luger-magtech-target-115gr-fmj-1000.php\">Magtech 9mm 115 Grain FMJ<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/DSC3574-Web.jpg\" alt=\"Magtech 9mm ammo is a great choice for the Glock43X\" width=\"973\" height=\"587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/DSC3574-Web.jpg 973w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/DSC3574-Web-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/DSC3574-Web-768x463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/DSC3574-Web-200x121.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/DSC3574-Web-750x452.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 973px) 100vw, 973px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Product No. 9A<\/li>\n<li>Bullet Weight: 115 Grains<\/li>\n<li>Bullet Type: Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)<\/li>\n<li>Muzzle Velocity: 1,135 fps<\/li>\n<li>Muzzle Energy: 329 ft lbs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Magtech isn\u2019t known for its fancy marketing. But as a subsidiary of CBC Global Ammunition \u2013 one of the world\u2019s largest ammo manufacturers \u2013 Magtech is known for producing outstandingly consistent ammo.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mc-shortcode\">\n   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__carousel\">\n                                    <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\"  data-bannerIndex=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/c\/6\/c6ff4188a7d2a6ff1b2337e94961a6d8.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        Magtech Target 9mm Luger Ammunition - 1000 Rounds of 115 Grain FMJ                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price\">\n                                                   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-regular\">\n                              $269.99                           <\/div>\n                           <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-final\">\n                              $259.99                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/9mm-luger-magtech-target-115gr-fmj-1000.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=best-ammo-for-glock-43x-shooters\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__pagination\">\n      <div class=\"mc-shortcode__nav-left\" onClick=\"handleMcGetPreviousSlides(event);\">\n         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/wp-content\/themes\/generatepress_child\/assets\/img\/mc-arrow-left.svg\" alt=\"left icon\" width=\"16\" height=\"12\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"mc-shortcode__nav-steps\">\n                                 <\/div>\n      <div class=\"mc-shortcode__nav-right \" onClick=\"handleMcGetNextSlides(event);\">\n         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/wp-content\/themes\/generatepress_child\/assets\/img\/mc-arrow-right.svg\" alt=\"right icon\" width=\"16\" height=\"12\">\n      <\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This round is loaded with an FMJ: an unfancy bullet, which has a lead core, smooth-feeding and aerodynamic round nose profile, and nonferrous copper-alloy jacket. Magtech\u2019s bullets aren\u2019t as cheaply made as Wolf\u2019s or Tula\u2019s, but they have the advantage of being nonmagnetic. If your range prohibits bullets that can attract a magnet, then Magtech\u2019s reloadable target ammo will satisfy.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-318\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-318\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"4\" class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\">Magtech 9mm 115gr FMJ; 4\" bbl; 0.144 G1 BC<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\">Range (yds)<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\">Velocity (fps)<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\">Energy (ft lbs)<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\">Elevation (in)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">0<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1135<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">329<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">-0.17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1080<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">298<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">0.86<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">50<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1034<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">273<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">0.02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">75<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">996<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">253<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">-2.86<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">100<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">963<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">237<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">-7.93<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">125<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">934<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">223<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">-15.35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-318 from cache -->\n<h3>Best Cheap American-Made Glock 43X Ammo for Target Shooting<\/h3>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/9mm-luger-blazer-brass-115-grain-fmj-1000.php&quot;\">Blazer Brass 9mm 115 Grain FMJ<\/a><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Product No. 5200<\/li>\n<li>Bullet Weight: 115 Grains<\/li>\n<li>Bullet Type: Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)<\/li>\n<li>Muzzle Velocity: 1,145 fps<\/li>\n<li>Muzzle Energy: 335 ft lbs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>CCI introduced the Blazer label back during the \u201880s as part of its effort to market affordable aluminum cases. The brand became so popular that it eventually represented brass-cased ammo as well. This is that, and it\u2019s intensely reliable.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mc-shortcode\">\n   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__carousel\">\n                                    <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\"  data-bannerIndex=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/9\/1\/91f0ece6a1cce3e42c4221102ef1790d_3.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        Blazer Brass 9mm Luger Ammunition - 1000 Rounds of 115 Grain FMJ                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price\">\n                                                   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-regular\">\n                              $269.99                           <\/div>\n                           <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-final\">\n                              $264.99                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/9mm-luger-blazer-brass-115-grain-fmj-1000.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=best-ammo-for-glock-43x-shooters\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__pagination\">\n      <div class=\"mc-shortcode__nav-left\" onClick=\"handleMcGetPreviousSlides(event);\">\n         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/wp-content\/themes\/generatepress_child\/assets\/img\/mc-arrow-left.svg\" alt=\"left icon\" width=\"16\" height=\"12\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"mc-shortcode__nav-steps\">\n                                 <\/div>\n      <div class=\"mc-shortcode__nav-right \" onClick=\"handleMcGetNextSlides(event);\">\n         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/wp-content\/themes\/generatepress_child\/assets\/img\/mc-arrow-right.svg\" alt=\"right icon\" width=\"16\" height=\"12\">\n      <\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>I\u2019ve never encountered any problems with this affordably priced Idaho-made ammo. I felt obliged to include it in this list because our customers consistently rate it very highly. \u201cRan 1,000 rounds through my Glock. No misfires. No failures to feed or extract. Accurate within the distance I was firing over. What more could you want?\u201d is the common theme of most Blazer Brass reviews.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-319\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-319\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"4\" class=\"column-1\">Blazer Brass 9mm 115gr FMJ; 4\" bbl; 0.182 G1 BC<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Range (yds)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Velocity (fps)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Energy (ft lbs)<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Elevation (in)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">0<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1145<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">335<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">-0.17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1099<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">308<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">0.83<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">50<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1060<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">287<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">0.01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">75<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1026<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">269<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">-2.74<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">100<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">996<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">253<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">-7.55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">125<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">969<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">240<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">-14.56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-319 from cache -->\n<h2>Best Premium Glock 43X Ammo for Target Shooting:<\/h2>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/9mm-luger-speer-lawman-115gr-tmj-50.php\">Speer Lawman 9mm 115 Grain TMJ<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7384 size-full\" title=\"Speer Lawman TMJ ammo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/DSC3585-Web.jpg\" alt=\"Speer Lawman TMJ ammo\" width=\"974\" height=\"545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/DSC3585-Web.jpg 974w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/DSC3585-Web-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/DSC3585-Web-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/DSC3585-Web-200x112.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/DSC3585-Web-750x420.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 974px) 100vw, 974px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Product No. 53650<\/li>\n<li>Bullet Weight: 115 Grains<\/li>\n<li>Bullet Type: Total Metal Jacket (TMJ)<\/li>\n<li>Muzzle Velocity: 1,200 fps<\/li>\n<li>Muzzle Energy: 368 ft lbs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Looking for 9mm target ammo with a little more pep in its step? Then you\u2019ll dig Speer Lawman, which is loaded to a hotter 1,200 fps muzzle velocity (which helps the round emulate the recoil and point of aim of Speer Gold Dot 115 grain JHP). You\u2019ll note fiercer recoil out of this round, but it\u2019s nothing unmanageable to the averagely built shooter.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mc-shortcode\">\n   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__carousel\">\n                                    <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\"  data-bannerIndex=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/1\/9\/190929409ed8a43693b47da895e1986a_3.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        Speer Lawman 9mm Luger Ammunition - 50 Rounds of 115 Grain TMJ                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price\">\n                                                   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-final\">\n                              $15.99                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/9mm-luger-speer-lawman-115gr-tmj-50.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=best-ammo-for-glock-43x-shooters\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\"  data-bannerIndex=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/b\/1\/b1d3df6ee14a64f35dcfe274bc5cbf0d_3.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        Speer Lawman 9mm Luger Ammunition - 1000 Rounds of 115 Grain TMJ                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price\">\n                                                   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-final\">\n                              $261.99                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/9mm-luger-speer-lawman-115gr-tmj-1000.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=best-ammo-for-glock-43x-shooters\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__pagination\">\n      <div class=\"mc-shortcode__nav-left\" onClick=\"handleMcGetPreviousSlides(event);\">\n         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/wp-content\/themes\/generatepress_child\/assets\/img\/mc-arrow-left.svg\" alt=\"left icon\" width=\"16\" height=\"12\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"mc-shortcode__nav-steps\">\n                                                            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__nav-dot mc-shortcode__nav-dot--selected\" data-slideIndex=\"2\" onClick=\"handleMcGetSlidesByIndex(event);\"><\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"mc-shortcode__nav-right \" onClick=\"handleMcGetNextSlides(event);\">\n         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/wp-content\/themes\/generatepress_child\/assets\/img\/mc-arrow-right.svg\" alt=\"right icon\" width=\"16\" height=\"12\">\n      <\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This round\u2019s bullet is not a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/full-metal-jacket\/\">full metal jacket<\/a>. It is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/tmj-ammo\/\">total metal jacket<\/a>, with a lead core that is totally surrounded by its copper jacket (as opposed to one with an exposed base). The TMJ\u2019s jacketed base prevents the vaporization of its core under the heat of ignition. The payoffs? A cleaner range, barrel, suppressor and chamber, plus significantly reduced exposure to toxic lead for you. Very nice!<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-320\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-320\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"4\" class=\"column-1\">53650 9mm 115gr TMJ; 4\" bbl; 0.181 G1 BC<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Range (yds)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Velocity (fps)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Energy (ft lbs)<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Elevation (in)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">0<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1200<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">368<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">-0.17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1146<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">335<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">0.76<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">50<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1100<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">309<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">0.01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">75<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1060<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">287<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">-2.53<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">100<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1026<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">269<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">-7.01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">125<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">996<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">253<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">-13.55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-320 from cache -->\n<h3>Best Glock 43X Ammo for Self-Defense<\/h3>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/speer-gold-dot-law-enforcement-9mm-luger-ammunition-50-rounds-of-147-grain-jhp.php&quot;\">Speer Gold Dot 9mm 147 Grain JHP<\/a><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Product No. 23619GD<\/li>\n<li>Bullet Weight: 147 Grains<\/li>\n<li>Bullet Type: Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP)<\/li>\n<li>Muzzle Velocity: 985 fps<\/li>\n<li>Muzzle Energy: 317 ft lbs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Speer Gold Dot is a popular choice among law enforcement officers. And if you\u2019re planning on carrying your G43X for defense \u2013 or otherwise using it should you ever have to shoot for all the marbles \u2013 then it\u2019s hard to do much better.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mc-shortcode\">\n   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__carousel\">\n                                    <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\"  data-bannerIndex=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/a\/a\/aab6614dfda5d455c58efe23e35a8854_3.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        Speer Gold Dot Law Enforcement 9mm Luger Ammunition - 50 Rounds of 147 Grain JHP                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price\">\n                                                   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-final\">\n                              $40.00                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/speer-gold-dot-law-enforcement-9mm-luger-ammunition-50-rounds-of-147-grain-jhp.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=best-ammo-for-glock-43x-shooters\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\"  data-bannerIndex=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/1\/0\/108c77bcaed7d423763eda4d8a67909c_3.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        Speer Gold Dot Law Enforcement 9mm Luger Ammunition - 1000 Rounds of 147 Grain JHP                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price\">\n                                                   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-final\">\n                              $800.00                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/speer-gold-dot-law-enforcement-9mm-luger-ammunition-1000-rounds-of-147-grain-jhp.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=best-ammo-for-glock-43x-shooters\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__pagination\">\n      <div class=\"mc-shortcode__nav-left\" onClick=\"handleMcGetPreviousSlides(event);\">\n         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/wp-content\/themes\/generatepress_child\/assets\/img\/mc-arrow-left.svg\" alt=\"left icon\" width=\"16\" height=\"12\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"mc-shortcode__nav-steps\">\n                                                            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__nav-dot mc-shortcode__nav-dot--selected\" data-slideIndex=\"2\" onClick=\"handleMcGetSlidesByIndex(event);\"><\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"mc-shortcode__nav-right \" onClick=\"handleMcGetNextSlides(event);\">\n         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/wp-content\/themes\/generatepress_child\/assets\/img\/mc-arrow-right.svg\" alt=\"right icon\" width=\"16\" height=\"12\">\n      <\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This round is loaded with a bonded bullet, which has a pressure-formed lead-alloy core that has been electrochemically bonded to its copper jacket. The primary benefit to bonding is durability. Should the Gold Dot have to penetrate a barrier en route to the threat, its bonded jacket will help it conserve most (if not all) of its weight. That enables the bullet to conserve momentum \u2013 precisely the form of energy it needs in order to reach the threat\u2019s vitals. Throw in the JHP\u2019s nose cavity, which was formed via a series of die presses to control the rate and width of expansion, and you\u2019ve got yourself a true ally during a life-or-death fracas.<\/p>\n<p>I had a hard time deciding whether to recommend Speer Gold Dot over Federal HST. You really can\u2019t go wrong with either.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-321\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-321\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"4\" class=\"column-1\">Speer Gold Dot 9mm 147gr JHP; 4\" bbl; 0.169 G1 BC<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Range (yds)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Velocity (fps)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Energy (ft lbs)<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Elevation (in)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">0<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">985<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">317<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">-0.17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">958<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">299<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">1.12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">50<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">933<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">284<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">0.02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">75<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">910<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">270<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">-3.58<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">100<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">889<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">258<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">-9.81<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">125<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">869<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">247<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">-18.78<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-321 from cache -->\n<h2>What to Look for in G43X Ammo<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/Shooting-a-Glock-43X.gif\" alt=\"Shooting a Glock 43X pistol at the range\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" \/><\/p>\n<p>KISS: keep it simple, friendo. There\u2019s no need to pull your beautiful hair out stressing over Glock ammo. The G43X is not a \u201cpicky eater.\u201d It should reliably fire any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/9mm-ammo.php\">9mm ammo<\/a> so long as it is decently made and in good condition.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re new to 9mm ammo, bear these things in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All Glock handguns are rated to safely fire 9mm <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/what-is-p-ammo\/\">+P ammunition.<\/a> Overpressure ammo flies flatter and strikes its target harder; on the downside, it accelerates wear and tear on a firearm\u2019s barrel and moving parts, and also generates stronger recoil. (Glock does not recommend +P+ in its handguns.)<\/li>\n<li>Steel and aluminum cases are features of inexpensive target ammo. Such ammo is fine for the range, but you would ideally utilize more reliable brass-cased ammo for defense (nickel-plated or otherwise).<\/li>\n<li>Know the two most popular types of handgun bullets: full metal jacket (FMJ) and jacketed hollow point (JHP). The former is cheaper and incapable of terminal expansion, and therefore suited for target practice. The latter is more expensive and designed for terminal expansion, thereby (A) improving the bullet&#8217;s potential to neutralize the threat, and (B) reducing (but not eliminating) the bullet\u2019s risk of passing through said threat.<\/li>\n<li>The 9mm cartridge is commonly available with three different bullet weights: 115, 124, and 147 grains (1 grain = 1\/437.5 ounces). The 115 grain bullet is supersonic, and generally preferred for target practice because it is cheaper. Its recoil feels sharper. The 147 grain bullet is subsonic, and generally favored for defense because it penetrates soft tissue more effectively. Its recoil feels duller. The 124 grain bullet offers a balance between the two. The best bullet weight for X, Y and Z ultimately boils down to what you feel most comfortable and accurate firing. It\u2019s a lifestyle choice.<\/li>\n<li>Does your G43X have a ported barrel or compensator? Do not fire plated bullets, such as those made by Blazer, Speer or Berry\u2019s, through it. A port may shave off a thin sliver of plated jacket and deflect it back at the shooter, which isn\u2019t nice. Choose a true jacketed bullet instead.<\/li>\n<li>Tons of different types of ammo run through the G43X sans hiccup or hesitation. The specific loads I\u2019ve determined to be reliable through personal experience. There was no systematic testing procedure; only a sawhorse, a whole mess of recyclables, and my brother-in-law Jim who\u2019s a good dude.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The Takeaway<\/h3>\n<p>You have a Glock, there are a ton of great options for you out there when it comes to ammo.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m in no way being biased when I tell you to buy and try out a bunch of different options. 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