Convince me to sell my Glocks and buy M&Ps to replace them

[Farmer17]

I've never owned a Glock, I don't like the grip angle, blockiness, plastic sights, trigger thingy, the aesthetics, and most of all...no thumb safety. I shoot them well and I respect them, they're just not for me but if they made one with a thumb safety and better grip angle I would probably grab one.

 

[oneounceload]

While I own all three sizes of 9mm in Glocks; I bought a M&P 2.0 Compact - basically the G19 competitor because of the different backstraps. I am NOT fond of my Gen 3 G-19 with the finger grooves; I just can't seem to get a good enough grip on it for accuracy.
So rent one, and see for yourself.

 

[JimBianchi]

I got rid of my G19 and G30 and went with a Shield 2.0/9mm with MagGuts Mag (10+1) and a M&P 45C. Both shoot really well for me.

I still have a G26 that I only carry 12+1. Carries better than the G19 and is very flexible with the many sizes of glock mags.

Carry what is comfortable and shoots well for you.

 

[snowman.45]

I went to Glocks kicking and screaming in the late 80's - early 90's due to feeding problems caused by magazines in the S&W 645/4506 platform we were issuing as duty guns. Since that time, I've owned a great many of them in most of the calibers. I started out in law enforcement carrying revolvers in the mid 70's and ended my career carrying the Glock in 2014. As a range master/firearms instructor for most of my years, I got well acquainted with the Glock and have been completely comfortable with them. The durability, reliability and accuracy have been outstanding.

Now for the "however". I was introduced to the 1st generation M&P when they were being marketed. I bought a number of them in 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP. They all worked well, but I found little advantage in them over the Glocks in most models. Once the Shields came along, Was getting close to retirement and picked up a Gen 1 Shield 9mm, then later a Shield .45. I found them to be great little pistols. When the Gen 2.0 M&Ps came out, I decided to give them another try. I first bought the M&P 2.0 compact in the 3.6" barrel. I was so impressed with the ergonomics, trigger, accuracy and reliability that I started letting the Glock numbers dwindle a bit and replaced the ones that went with M&P 2.0 models. I now have the 9mm 3.6" already mentioned, the 9mm 2.0 5" and the .45 2.0 4.6".

I still have my Gen 3 Glock 19 that I've had for many years, a Glock 48 and a Glock 43. I still like them, but I'm leaning towards the M&Ps more and more. I find I carry the Shields in 9mm and .45 most often, with my Sig P365 coming up behind.

As others have said, you really need to do yourself the favor of trying them at a rental range to formulate your own preferences. In my mind, all things between the Glock and M&P are equal except the ergonomics (based on grip angle and feel in my hand) and the trigger (in which I believe the M&P has a large advantage).

 

[bigggbbruce]

I have a few Glocks and appreciate them for what they are, but not a huge fan of plastic guns and would never own any plastic offerings from S&W or any other manufacture. I am sure they all work, I just don't care for striker-fired handgun triggers, their aesthetics or feel.

That is why my only plastic guns have been HK USP and FN FNX.. hammer fired plastic gun..no longer own any.

 

[dla]

I have been a Glock person for over 25 years. I own several Glocks and love them. Is there anything special about the S&W M&P line that could convince me to buy M&Ps primarily in 9mm and .45 ACP. Pretend you're a S&W salesperson and SELL me!

Since you've already spent your money - don't sell your Glocks. But when it comes time to add to your collection, ask yourself why is the Glock worth 25%-50% more than the S&W M&P equivalent?

I think I bought my G19 25 years ago too (right at the start of the AW ban). But I recently bought an M&P 2.0 Compact for $299. I am very pleased with the M&P. For me, I couldn't see the Glock value justifying it's nearly $600 price.

 

[BigDog48]

I have a Glock 19 which I love and used to carry, but then I got a Shield 9 (later also a Shield 45). At that time I also had a Glock 26. Then I got a full sized M&P Pro 9 (5") for USPSA. I dumped the Glock 26 when I got used to the Shields.

I like the Glock 19 for what it is, but am not crazy about the grip angle. The M&Ps fit my hand much better and give me a more natural hold for fast accuracy.

Glocks used to have an advantage in aftermarket parts, but M&P is catching up, with a million things you can tweak to make them better. I still have my Glock 19 (with an Apex trigger) in my nightstand. However, I either carry a Shield 45 or a compact 1911. I shoot them better and they conceal better than my 19 or the 26 I also had which was replaced by the Shield 9.

 

[double-dipper]

Do what you want to wellthought1.
I own several plastic fantastic guns a few shoot water one shoots 45acp. everything else is made from United States Steel baby!

 

[hardluk1]

wellthough1 Sad, 25 years with one brand . I'm not going to talk you in to anything . I have 8 different brands of handguns in the house after trading off the one glock I tried g19.5 . Just can't find a reason to keep one around .

Now if your asked what do I carry ?? Might be a m&p 4.25 40sw with thumb safety and 3lb 10oz apex fss trigger kit ,. Or a colt lw commander 45acp . Or a sig p320c 40sw that I did carry for 4.5 years . My old long term fall back is a a s&w 669 . I use a dan wesson revolver since '76 to hunt with and carried kahrs for 15 years . My wife move her old long term edc , an m&p9c to the safe for a Kimber ultra 9mm .

Get out there and try what you can and make an adult choice as this tread could be seen on any number of other handgun forums .

 

[hyena]

I don't know what Gaston Glock's hand looks like but it must be different than mine. His guns don't feel right in my hand so it's unlikely I'll ever own one.

 

[wellthought1]

Thanks for the replies. I've gained much information. I think I'm going to buy an M&P 2.0 9mm. My nephew has one to my surprise. I handled his and I like it.

 

[peterGun]

If I want to CC a double stack it’s a Glock, single is a Shield9. That’s my approach to it.


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[El_Phantasmo]

When I was shopping for a plastic fantastic I considered Glock (which feel great in the hand), the Springfield XD, and the S&W M&P.

I'm not a tacticool shooter, just a weekend range guy, so all things being pretty much equal, I choose the only one that was made in the USA.

I bought an M&P .40, one of the first generations.

Can't go wrong with a Glock though.

Good luck!

 

[kthom]

Both are good dependable handguns. For me, it's all about the grip. I like the grip angle on the M&P much better, the ergonomics of the grip, and the interchangeable grip inserts to better fit my hand, as well as the grip texture on the M&P's. They are just more natural pointers for me and they fit my hands much better. And, yes, I like the trigger on the M&P's better too!

 

[LostintheOzone]

You're trading a Ford for a Dodge. Drive your Glocks. Be happy. A striker is a striker is a striker.

 

[DanRod_LA]

When I went through the police academy I was issued a Glock 17 Gen3. I shot it well and appreciated how reliable it was. It was the first gun I learned to shoot after leaving the Marine Corps. and I was enamored with it. About two years later my department began to authorize the M&P. As any curious millennial I went straight to the internet and youtube. After seeing Hickok .45's review on the M&P Pro series, I went my LGS and blindly ordered one. The transition was seamless.... Everything works just like a Glock minus the takedown which I think is easier. After months of shooting I found I was faster with my M&P. Not anymore accurate, just faster for the same accuracy. Ergonomics, while not be all end all, plays a factor in shooting. And when all else is the same, the small difference helped me score higher on my departments qualification. There's no such thing as "Perfection" Like any machine it inevitably needed to be serviced. Since it was my personal gun, the department armors advised me to send it to the factory. A quick call to S&W and the gun was there and back the same week. Customer service is top notch and a company that has been in business for over 160 years knows how to take care of their customers. Now is a better time than ever to go to an M&P. S&W has listened to the people and made changes to the gun that people wanted. Better triggers, better grip, better QC. I recently purchased a 2.0 Compact 9mm. The fit and finish is better than my 1.0 Pro Series. Hope this helps your decision and as others have said for sure try before you buy.

 

[Dump1567]

Being a Glock guy for 30 years, it was time to try one of the new ergonomic gripped poly pistols currently on the market. I chose an M&P Compact 2.0 in .40 (I like .40).

I took it to the range and put around 70 rounds through it. I didn't shoot it any better than my Gen 3 Glocks (I prefer Gen 3's). In fact, I was less accurate with it.

All that to say, try before you buy.

 

[robvious]

about every 7 years or so I shoot a Glock to remind myself why I can't stand the way they feel... but if you are a Glock fan... everything else will feel weird... so good luck... variety IS the spice of life...

 

[Philadelphia Patriot]

I like the feel and accuracy of the M&P 2.0 more than the Glock. I wish S&W would go with an apex style trigger. The trigger pull on the 2.0 is phenomenal, at least on the ones I own. My only other complaint is when it comes to fully disassembling the M&P, it’s harder than the Glock. You need to remove the rear sight to clean out the striker safety plunger. The Glock does not require this. The Glock also doesn’t require a punch and hammer to remove a roll pin to remove your extractor.

If I am going to shoot my M&Ps then I am going to put at least 150 rounds through them because I like to fully strip my guns and clean them. Not only to get the carbon out of them, but you’ll be surprised where dust and skin flakes end up on carry guns.

 

[oldiegoldie]

you can't be too thin or own too many guns......buy 'em all.