Almost got Glocked.

[Elliot45]

Daniel W., I never insinuated M&Ps were better than the beloved Glocks but I will say my M&PS are just as good on all accounts. I've shot about 2,000 rounds through my M&P 5"Pro and Shield without any jams or misfires, how much more reliable can a gun be? And it's generally accepted that the M&P grips feel more like a 1911 than most other polymer guns and they are certainly more comfortable in my hand so what's not to like? If I was heavily invested in the Glock system I probably wouldn't change either but right now there are many brands on the market including the new stricker fired Sigs, Walthers and H&Ks that rival Glock on all fronts so it's a great time to be a buyer with lots of excellent choices. Regards, Elliot45

 

[amcline82]

I have a 22 gen 3 that has been around a long time and love it I will switch my shield out in the winter and carry the Glock. More rounds and a little more accurate. It is hard to beat the price on m&ps though and just as reliable. I think because I am more used to the Glock I do like the way it feels in my had a little better too. But I do think bigger guns are always going to feel better.

 

[Bob O]

If I get selected for a part time LEO position for a Township 5 miles from where I live (I'll know by Friday), they are going to equip me with the sidearm of my choice. I've given A LOT of thought as to what would be the best choice, giving only a little bit of weight to my personal feelings about it.

I decided on the Glock 17. The factor that played the biggest role in my decision was that the State Police has just switched to this platform.

Being that my backup will be the Troopers and I will be theirs, it only made sense to me to carry what they carry should the need to use each other's equipment arise.

 

[Elliot45]

Glock 17

Bob O, good luck in your getting selected. And your choice of the Glock 17 makes perfect sense to me, who knows when you might have to use someone elses magazines. Hope you're not put in that situation but if so, you're equipped. Regards, Elliot45

 

[hkcavalier]

I like 'em all...

People complain that Glock is slow to market, but the reason why I'm invested in them is because I had the chance to get a very nice, lightly customized 34 years ago (a Gen3). When it came time to get a carry gun the logical choice was the 26 as I had oodles of 17rnders to back up the stubbies in the 26.

Had there been a 5" Pro 4 or 5 years ago I may have gone that route. My only S&W semi these days is the plain jane Shield which is the best CCW pistol for the money IMO.

 

[wingriderz]

Glocks are ok but nothing to write home about. Stick with what works & what makes you happy.

I agree never found a glock that I had to have. Not the case with smiths ,rugers,and Springfield.

 

[Elliot45]

wingriderz, I totally agree with you although I would add to your list Colts. I have an old Colt Gold Cup .45 from the 1980's that if I lost it I would sorely miss it. It's got a great trigger, is very accurate and the blueing is very nice as its never been carried. Regards, Elliot45

 

[sodacan]

I have one Glock, a model 30. It is accurate and reliable. It is also one of the softest shooting 45's I have ever encountered. Unfortunately, I just can't warm up to plastic guns. I am not a detractor, just not a fan. The 30 has sat in my safe for a long time, feeling neglected and rejected, but unless it turns into a Sig P220, it's going to stay there.

 

[Rick_A]

I own four Glocks. They are extremely reliable, practical self-defense tools. Many manufacturers have copied the design concept i.e. the M&P and XD, but I have yet to see anything that surpasses the Glock in terms of reliability, durability and functionality, let alone competing with the proven track record. If I felt there was something I felt was somehow better as a weapon to protect myself and my family, I'd switch.

The SD series and Sigma guns are relative copies, but the XD series and M&P line are complete departures aside from also being striker fired and polymer framed.

As far as the Glock track record, that is as mottled as any other manufacturer or worse, though folks chose to ignore that. You don't have to look back far for that...no doubt they are quick to make changes and repair/replace/update problem guns, but they are nothing special in a crowded market and are not infallible. It's a matter of preference.

They were the first successful polymer framed pistols on the market and that deserves some credit, they are also aggressively marketed and their efforts to get them into law enforcement holsters through the decades is impressive, but I ain't drinkin' that cool aid.

Glock is perfectly marketed though they're certainly not perfect guns. It's another choice, and not a bad one...but it's certainly not the only choice out there.

 

[Arik]

The SD series and Sigma guns are relative copies, but the XD series and M&P line are complete departures aside from also being striker fired and polymer framed.

As far as the Glock track record, that is as mottled as any other manufacturer or worse, though folks chose to ignore that. You don't have to look back far for that...no doubt they are quick to make changes and repair/replace/update problem guns, but they are nothing special in a crowded market and are not infallible. It's a matter of preference.

They were the first successful polymer framed pistols on the market and that deserves some credit, they are also aggressively marketed and their efforts to get them into law enforcement holsters through the decades is impressive, but I ain't drinkin' that cool aid.

Glock is perfectly marketed though they're certainly not perfect guns. It's another choice, and not a bad one...but it's certainly not the only choice out there.

Their problems went really all that big. The last one was a few years ago when the gen 4 9mm came out. It only effected the 9mm and was due to the redesign of the extractor. Even then the gun still functioned fine it just threw brass in your face. It was an intermittent problem. Not all 9mm exhibited it and not all right away. Some had the problem from the 1st shot while others started showing signs of problems 2000 or 3000 rounds down the road. But as far as loading and shooting it there were no problems. The 40S&W is known for shredding the rails but only when a light is attached. There were also some problems with the gen 2.5 but that was also quickly fixed and not many guns made it out into the market with it.

Today these are really the common types of problems plaguing gun manufacturers. Something gets redesigned and starts to show hiccups down the road. Very few if any companies have complete failures, at least not in the main police issued style guns. Sig had a pretty bad rep for about a decade. Their move to cut production costs caused problems in reliability. You either got a cherry or a lemmon. For the last few years they have much improved and are back on track with MOST, not all, of their stuff.

 

[jmace57]

Sounds like you were Glock blocked!

 

[akraven]

If we could only get S&W to do a M&P in 10mm that would eliminate any advantage to me for Glock.
I would really like that option.

 

[neorebel]

My name is Franz, and I will own a Glock soon.

Hi Franz!

It sounds like alcoholic anonymous. lol!