Choosing a holster for your Glock 43X
The 43X was made to be carried concealed. Plenty of our customers carry it on duty too: for the 43X, our Level III duty holster is ordered as often as our top concealed holster.
So start with where the pistol spends the day. Under a shirt, or on a belt in uniform.
Under a shirt
The Model 38 Kydex Holster is molded Kydex that stays open after the draw, with a clip you move to set the angle and the height. The same holster with a slide protector adds a layer against wear and moisture on the slide. For something simpler, the Open Top New Generation Holster: open top, metal clip.
On a belt, in uniform
The Kydex HDL™ Level III High Ride Holster keeps the pistol locked until you decide otherwise. One thumb motion lifts the hood and presses the release, and two screws set how tight it holds. Want it lower? The Kydex HDL™ Level III Low Ride Holster sits on a low-ride plate with a thigh strap.
Level III is built for open carry, duty and uniform. For everyday concealed carry, most people need less. Which level is right for you is a conversation with your instructor.
Glock 43X holsters side by side
| Holster | Carry | Retention | Material | Attachment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 38 Kydex Holster | Inside the waistband | Level I, open top | Kydex | Polymer clip, adjustable angle and height |
| Model 38 Kydex Holster with Slide Protector | Inside the waistband | Level I, open top | Kydex | Polymer clip, adjustable angle and height |
| Open Top New Generation Holster | Inside the waistband | Level I, open top | N.G. | Metal clip |
| Standard Thumb-Break Leather Holster | Inside the waistband | Thumb break | Leather | Metal clip |
| Kydex HDL™ Level III High Ride Holster | Duty belt, high ride | Level III, HDL™ Head Lock | Kydex | BFL belt loop or paddle |
| Kydex HDL™ Level III Low Ride Holster | Duty belt, low ride | Level III, HDL™ Head Lock | Kydex | Low-ride plate with thigh strap |
Concealed carry (IWB)
For everyday carry inside the waistband: Model 38 Kydex Holster, GOVT. ISSUED Leather Holster, Open Top New Generation Holster, Standard Thumb-Break Leather Holster and Model 38 Kydex Holster with Slide Protector. The Model 38 Kydex has a polymer clip you adjust for draw angle and ride height.
Open carry and range (OWB)
Belt holsters for a fast, clean draw, including Service Holster, NG Compact Holster, Open Top KNG Holster, Open Top LKC Holster and Open Top Kydex Holster.
Duty and retention
Level II holsters add an active lock: a thumb break with RetenScrews. Level III is the HDL™ Head Lock: a natural dual-thumb motion lifts the head cover and releases the lock, with two adjustable retention screws. Available high ride, low ride and drop leg.
Shoulder, ankle and drop leg
Also for the Glock 43X: shoulder holsters (Thumb-Break Shoulder Holster, Leather Hinge Model Shoulder Holster and Leather Thumb-Break 5-Way Shoulder Holster), ankle holsters (Elastic Ankle Holster, Thumb-Break Ankle Holster and Safety Strap Ankle Holster) and a drop-leg holster with a magazine pouch.