Glock 26 vs. Glock 43
Both are 9x19 mm subcompacts. The useful differences are measurable: the G26 Gen5 is wider, heavier, and listed with four more rounds of standard capacity; the G43 is narrower and lighter.
Nearly the same length. A different footprint.
The G26 is wider in the cited base-model data.
The G26 is heavier without a magazine.
The narrower G43 is listed slightly taller.
The base-model specification matrix.
| Field | G26 Gen5 | G43 | G26 difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer size | Subcompact | Subcompact | Same class |
| Chambering | 9x19 mm | 9x19 mm | Same |
| Overall length | 6.42 in | 6.26 in | +0.16 in |
| Overall width | 1.30 in | 1.06 in | +0.24 in |
| Overall height | 4.17 in | 4.25 in | -0.08 in |
| Barrel length | 3.43 in | 3.41 in | +0.02 in |
| Weight without magazine | 19.72 oz | 16.23 oz | +3.49 oz |
| Standard capacity | 10 rounds | 6 rounds | +4 rounds |
| Trigger pull | 26 N | 24 N | +2 N |
Four rounds separate the standard magazines.
This visualization is limited to the manufacturer-listed standard configurations. It does not model aftermarket equipment or local restrictions.
10 rounds · standard manufacturer listing
6 rounds · standard manufacturer listing
Which physical difference matters most?
This tool only points you back to the source-backed specification fields matching your stated priorities.
The main difference is width and weight.
The G26 Gen5 is 0.24 inches wider and 3.49 ounces heavier without a magazine than the G43. It is only 0.16 inches longer, while the G43 is listed 0.08 inches taller. Those proportions make the shared “subcompact” label less informative than the individual measurements.
The base-model records also reflect different magazine formats: Glock describes the G43 as a slimline single-stack pistol, while the G26 Gen5 uses the wider double-stack format.
The barrel lengths are almost identical.
Glock lists a 3.43-inch barrel for the G26 Gen5 and a 3.41-inch barrel for the G43—a difference of 0.02 inches, or 0.5 mm. Barrel length is therefore a much weaker separator than width, weight, or standard capacity in this comparison.
Capacity: 10 rounds versus 6.
Glock lists a 10-round standard magazine for the G26 Gen5 and a 6-round standard magazine for the G43. Optional or aftermarket capacities are separate claims and should not be presented as though they are the standard factory configuration.
Narrower and lighter; 6-round standard capacity.
Wider and heavier; 10-round standard capacity.
What the data supports—and what it cannot.
The specification sheet can identify the dimensional and standard-capacity differences. It cannot determine personal fit, safe use, legal requirements, or a universally “better” choice. Those conclusions require context beyond manufacturer dimensions.
The base-model boundary matters.
This article compares the base G26 Gen5 and G43 records. It does not transfer those measurements to the G26 MOS, G43X, aftermarket configurations, or other similarly named variants.
Open the current G26 recordOpen the current G43 recordCompare current directory records
Common Glock 26 and 43 questions.
01Is the Glock 26 bigger than the Glock 43?
It depends on the dimension. In the cited manufacturer data, the G26 Gen5 is 4 mm longer and 6 mm wider, while the G43 is 2 mm taller. The G26 is also 99 g heavier without a magazine.
02Does the Glock 26 hold more rounds than the Glock 43?
Yes, in the standard configurations cited here. Glock lists 10 rounds for the G26 Gen5 and 6 rounds for the G43.
03Are the Glock 26 and Glock 43 the same caliber?
Yes. Both base-model records compared here are chambered in 9x19 mm.
04Are Glock 26 and Glock 43 holsters interchangeable?
Do not assume they are. The models have different widths, dimensions, and identities. Use equipment that explicitly identifies the exact model and variant.
05Is this comparison for the Glock 26 MOS or G43X?
No. This reference compares the base Glock 26 Gen5 record with the base Glock 43 record. MOS and extended-frame models are separate variants.
Technical figures are manufacturer-sourced and preserved here as a base-model comparison reference.
- Glock 26 Gen5 — Technical DataAccessed Aug. 11, 2026
- Glock 43 — Technical DataAccessed Aug. 11, 2026
- Guns Unpacked methodologyHow fields are verified
Reference information only. Not legal, purchasing, training, carry, storage, or assembly advice. Manufacturer technical data may be rounded and may change.