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Shield Arms Z9 Magazine Features The Shield Arms Z9 Magazine is engineered around a patent-pending magazine geometry that staggers the rounds within the magazine body allowing 9 rounds of 9mm to fit within the same overall footprint and length as the standard OEM Glock 43 magazine with pinky extension without requiring a longer grip or additional magazine length that would compromise the G43 s compact concealed carry profile. The PowerCron finish provides durable corrosion resistance across the magazine body and the USA-made construction reflects Shield Arms commitment to domestic manufacturing quality that meets the reliability standards that Glock 43 owners expect from their carry equipment. For Glock 43 concealed carry owners who want a 50% capacity increase without changing the footprint of their pistol or holster the Z9 Magazine is the purpose-built and patent-pending solution. The Shield Arms Z9 Magazine kit includes one black nitride steel magazine catch and release that replaces the factory Glock polymer magazine catch a necessary upgrade for proper function and reliable magazine retention with the Z9 s steel magazine body. The easy-to-remove impact-resistant base pad allows for routine cleaning and maintenance without specialized tools and the overall design maintains the same grip length as the standard G43 with pinky extension so carry holsters and magazine pouches sized for the standard OEM configuration remain compatible. For G43 owners who want a complete USA-made steel-bodied capacity upgrade kit with the required steel magazine catch included and no compromise to their existing carry setup the Z9 Magazine delivers that complete package in a single order. The staggered geometry of the Shield Arms Z9 Magazine represents a meaningful engineering achievement that addresses one of the most frequently cited limitations of the Glock 43 platform - single-stack capacity - without requiring the shooter to transition to a larger pistol or accept a longer grip that defeats the purpose of carrying a sub-compact single-stack pistol. The black nitride steel magazine catch included in the kit is specifically required because the Z9 s steel magazine body would wear a factory polymer catch over time and the included nitride steel catch eliminates that wear concern while providing a more durable and positive magazine retention interface. For Glock 43 owners who want a patent-pending USA-made 9-round steel magazine with PowerCron finish and a matching black nitride steel magazine catch that transforms the G43 s capacity without changing its carry footprint the Shield Arms Z9 Magazine is available at GrabAGun. Shield Arms Z9 Magazine Specifications Manufacturer: Shield Arms Model: Z9 Magazine Type: Pistol Magazine Caliber: 9mm Color: Black Finish: PowerCron Capacity: 9 Rounds Compatible Hosts: Glock 43 Includes: 1 Z9 Magazine 1 Black Nitride Steel Magazine Catch and Release Country of Origin: USA Available At: GrabAGun