First Shots: "The Rose" G43X By Apollo Customs And Davidson's

A great-looking pistol that can help solve the thorny problem of armed personal defense.

posted on January 27, 2024
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Davidson's Gallery Of Guns worked with Glock and Apollo Custom to develop one of its latest exclusive designs with the G43X "The Rose" edition. This carry-size handgun is tastefully appointed with a number of aesthetic enhancements that provide a feminine touch for the growing market of female shooters. The top end of the Glock G43X "The Rose" pistol is treated with a shimmering-aluminum Cerakote finish, along with an artful engraving of the limited edition's name on the right-hand side. The polymer frame is also Cerakote-treated with a rose-gold color, and the grip panels are given an all-black background, highlighting the rose-themed engravings within the design.

Aside from its distinctive and eye-catching exterior, the specifications “The Rose” edition are identical to that of a standard Glock G43X. Chambered in 9mm, it uses the standard 10-round magazine from any other G43. It is 6.5 inches long, 1.1 inches wide and 5.04 inches high when a magazine is inserted. Weighing just 18.7 ounces when empty, the pistol ships with a black plastic case and two magazines. MSRP for The Rose by Davidson’s and Apollo Custom is $899.99, and more information can be found at galleryofguns.com.

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