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Slotting a threaded barrel into a Glock 43 or 43X is one of the easiest ways to unlock the platform, and the Rival Arms V1 does it without any fitting or gunsmith work. It's a straight drop-in swap machined from 416R stainless steel billet, cut with 1:10 twist 6-groove rifling, and finished off with a target-crowned muzzle. The 1/2"-28 muzzle threads are the standard pitch for 9mm cans and compensators, so most of what's already on your shelf will spin right on.
The Gold PVD finish is the obvious head-turner here, but the low-temperature vacuum coating is doing real work too. It lays down a hard, wear-resistant barrier that shrugs off holster rub and the kind of grime that builds up over a long range day. The 3.41-inch barrel is fluted, which trims a bit of weight and helps it shed heat when you're running strings back to back.
Inside the bore is where this one earns its keep. Rival Arms treats the inner bore with their BORSLICK Boron Nitride DCD process, which resists heat and carbon fouling so the barrel keeps performing as the round count climbs and cleanup stays painless. Every barrel is hand-inspected for accuracy before it ships, and the whole thing is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
Because the G43 and G43X share the same slide-and-barrel footprint, this single barrel covers both frames. If you're planning to run a compensator, stick with a subcompact-width unit made for the 43 platform since full-size G17 or G19 comps are too wide to sit flush against the slimline slide. A short break-in of factory 9mm Luger before mounting a suppressor is smart practice, and it's a good idea to keep a thread protector handy for when nothing's mounted. Whether you're building a suppressor host, chasing tighter groups, or just want a barrel that looks as good as it shoots, the V1 is a clean upgrade for the little Glock.
Yes. The G43 and G43X share the same slide-and-barrel footprint, so this single barrel drops into either frame. It's a direct replacement with no fitting or frame modification needed.
It uses 1/2"-28 threads, which is the standard pitch for 9mm suppressors, compensators, and thread protectors. Most common 9mm muzzle devices will thread right on. If you plan to run a comp, look for a subcompact-width unit made for the 43 platform rather than a wider G17 or G19 comp.
Retailer and manufacturer listings for this SKU note the barrel itself without calling out an included thread protector, so plan to pick one up separately if you want to cap the threads when nothing is mounted. It's an inexpensive add and keeps the threads clean and protected during carry or range use.
No. This is a drop-in barrel, so installation is a simple swap using the takedown steps you'd use for a normal cleaning. Field strip the pistol, replace the factory barrel with the V1, and reassemble. A short break-in with factory 9mm Luger is a good idea before mounting a suppressor for the first time.
| UPC | 788130030080 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | RA20G302E |
| Length | 3.41" |
| Model | |
| Shipping Weight | 0.75 |
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