One feature separates this 43X from the standard one: a rail on the frame for a light or laser. The Glock 43X Front Rail is a 9mm with a 3.4" barrel, a polymer frame, a carbon steel slide, and a matte black finish.

It weighs 1.4 pounds and comes with two 10-round magazines. The maker says the frame has a compact grip length, a built-in beavertail, and a short trigger distance, plus a reversible magazine catch. The barrel is Glock's Marksman Barrel, and the slide has precision-milled front serrations.

A rail is useful if you want a weapon light for the nightstand or for carry. It does add a little bulk, and you need a holster molded for the light you choose.

Ten rounds in a slim frame makes this an easy gun to conceal. A permit holder in North Carolina who wants a small 9mm with a light option will find it a good fit.

Keep your finger off the trigger until sights are on target, and train often. New. It ships to a North Carolina FFL dealer for pickup and the background check.