S&W M&P vs. Glock

[Mr. S]

I get discounts on both.
I only have one pistol, the PM9, and it's time to expand.
For about $360 OTD I can buy any new Smith and Wesson M&P.
For $425 + tax I can have any Gen 4 Glock with the LEO fixins(3 mags, etc.)

Who has experience with these pistols? I think I'm leaning towards the M&P. Any suggestions? Feel free to recommend calibers etc on here, as I'm debating that with the new pistol as well.

I've never seen pricing that low on M&P's,you can get a M&P 45 for that price as well? Like Glocks the M&P45's usually cost more.
All gen 4 Glocks come with 3 mags btw.
Tough call,the M&P's feel better but I shoot the Glocks better.I would say try to shoot them both before making a decision.The good thing is you really can't go wrong whichever you choose.
If you find the M&P works best for you I would say go with the 45 compact. Small enough to conceal easily add the x-grip extension for a full size grip and use full size M&P 10 round 45 mags and for SHTF use the factory 14 round mags.

x-grip extensions
http://gregcotellc.com/cart/index.ph...b8bda6f24f87eb



M&P factory mags
http://gregcotellc.com/cart/index.ph...da87fd6ca5b590

[TheTman]

I looked at the Glock 34 and the M&P Pro, and went with the M&P Pro, it just seemed so much better than the Glock there was no comparison. It has the fiber optic front site, the interchangeable backstraps that help fit it to your hand, the trigger break is as close to a single action trigger as I've ever encountered on a DAO. I understand you can get a trigger job on the standard M&P to make it closer to what you get on the Pro model. I'd say M&P all the way.

[bonjorno2]

if you get a discount on glock(haven't read all 4 pages) you should be paying 398 and change plus tax....

[ScottSouth66]

Back when I was a bailbondsman,in the 90s,I usually carried either a Glock 19 or my upgrade,a 23 in .40. Never had any probs OTHER than getting pegged with every other empty in the nose! And I though it was just me! I sent the 23 back and got a little relief when the cases only landed like clockwork in me breast pocket.That was kinda neat for reloading! Glock blamed my use of Hydroshocks,but at the time they were the best thing going. I switched to Speer "flying ashtrays" and it became agreeable.

Though I no longer kick in fugitive's doors for a living(work at a gun counter now) I still appreciate a reliable sidearm platform. I carry my K40 stainless as my CCW rod,but the best all around full size pistol has been a M&P .45 in desert tan frame. Has the 1911 style thumb safety I admire as well. I run the small backstrap due to my short fingers and after over 1100+rnds I haven't had as much as a single casing pop me in the noggin.

I also tried a simple trick learned on the M&P forum by slicking up the f.pin block with a Dremel and re-angling the trigger bar,to reduce the pull just a tad. I'm now tragically an M&P fanboy I guess....

[yote]

Been shooting Glocks for nearly 20 years (Models 17, 19, 22 and 27). Never been hit in the head with brass ejected from my own pistol.

Tried the M&P 40 and found I preferred the Glock trigger and 3rd Generation grip. Just personal preference.

If you can, try both yourself to see which one fits you best.

[flieger67]

For me, the M&P was not as comfortable to shoot as the Glocks were. As a result, I picked up a G19 and a G34 a few years ago. My G19 has several thousand rounds through it and I don't get hit by ejecting brass. I wouldn't get wound up over sights either. Few people like the stock, basic Glock sights. Fortunately, there are a veritable plethora of sight options out there for Glocks. I have Trijicons on my G19 and Warren/Sevigny sights on the G34.

As for point-ability of Glock versus M&P, it's a "to-may-to / to-mah-to" situation. If you are used to Glocks, the M&P may feel strange. Conversely, if you're used to M&P's, Glocks feel strange.

The best advice to the OP is to go shoot both and see what works best for you.

[SD976]

I think it boils down to personal preference....for me....Glock.

[mser]

I think it boils down to personal preference....for me....Glock.

Agreed. For me....M&P.

[ParabellumJ]

I wish I had seen this thread earlier. I love the gun vs gun discussions, especially one involving Glock. These are two quality firearms so I would say the gun that feels and shoots better for YOU is the one to pick. For me its a Gen 4 Glock 19. My wife on the other hand is dead nuts with an XDm9. Of course the Glockhead in me will tell you Glock is the superior choice. As far as what caliber...I think my name says it all.

[itsthelaw]

I have M&P9c and 45c. The Glocks just did not do it for me with regard to feel and aim. The M&Ps are more natural for me. Unfortunately, I am selling one of the 2 guns to drive a little cash flow, but this might give you an interesting perspective.

My 45c is what came from the manufacturer. I shoot it more accuratley than the 9c. My 9c has all the usual stuff, 4 holsters and 6 mags. I have 2 of the 17 round extended mags and have the M&P logo XGrips. You can only order the M&P logo extensions from S&W and they take a long time. The extended grips give it a very different feel. Since I don't shoot the longer grip much, I am more accurate with the short mags. I will likely keep the 9c, because I am a 9mm fan and have all the extra gear. The 45c is a great gun.

Here is a quick picture of the M&P9c with the logo XGrips...

[ParabellumJ]

M&P's are nice guns. I have been shooting various 9s with my wife so she can make a decision on what she wants for her first gun. We shot the M&P9 the other week and while I shot good enough to get a thumbs up from our range officer, she was not nearly as accurate as she was with my Glock or an XDm. Like I said, it depends on the individual. Thats why there are so many choices. How lucky are we to have all these great guns to choose from? So many guns, so little cash.

[les strat]

I have become a big Glock fan. After much reading about the crazy accuracy of the G30 (.45), I was determined to get one or a 1911. I found a lightly used Gen 3 G30 with night sights, case, 10 round, and 13 round mags for a killer deal, I pounced. I am so glad I did. The only failure I had was with a bad used mag I picked up that jammed every time. I took it back to the shop, got a new one and never had a problem. Not one issue. And you would not believe how accurate it is. It will hang with my bros 1911 at 25 yards. So, my vote goes to the Glock.

[Finnster]

M&P vs. Glock

I have found my S&W M&P 9c to be perfectly reliable and I shoot well with it. With the three sizes of backstraps it fits my small hand well. It feels balanced more so than the Glock that I considered. It definitely is more like a full service auto than say a 2 inch snub.

The 9c conceals well almost like my MK9 but I have removed the manual safety levers that came with the 9c.

I can remember when handguns fired only 6 rds. so a 13 rd. auto is plenty. For that matter the 7rds. in the MK 9 is plenty.

The choice of caliber should be 9mm for this gun for a number of reasons; most important to me is the cost savings for ammo.

Regards,

[jocko]

I don't need any rails on small compacts. Have a G19, had a M & P 9, it was a dandy gun to. My G19 is y best sooter after a tune job by accurate Iron. Great gun, but just sits though as my PM9 trumps it anyt day of the week.My G19 is far more accurate (duh!) but not worth a fokk when it is sitting at home. Just to damn big for me to carry..

[JFootin]

I don't need any rails on small compacts. Have a G19, had a M & P 9, it was a dandy gun to. My G19 is y best sooter after a tune job by accurate Iron. Great gun, but just sits though as my PM9 trumps it anyt day of the week.My G19 is far more accurate (duh!) but not worth a fokk when it is sitting at home. Just to damn big for me to carry..

Well, the G19 serves a legitimate function as a home defense gun, where the larger size and higher capacity are positives. Although a tactical shotgun would be a nice thing to have at home, as well.