Glock guy needs guidance

[LightSpeed]

Hello everyone,
Let me give you some background. I started with XD's in the 2000s I did not really have any Structure back then just another guy who shoots 4-5 times a year.
Five years ago I hooked up with a group who met at a range. At closing time the owner locked the front door and 10-15 of us went in the back and did different drills each week. I bought a Sig 320 and shot with that for about 4 months. Then I tried a Glock G45 ( full size grip with a 4" barrel and a Holosun) and I shot better than I did with the other platforms. A buddy had a G23 ( compact .40 w Holosun ) for sale so I added that to my collection. I shot that pistol well also.
So I added a G26 (3" barrel )subcompact to the safe as well. The G26 comes with a 10 round mag ( your pinky finger does not come in compact with the grip).
You can use a Glock 12 round mag and a Glock 15 round mag using an XGrip. Nice set of options for a subcompact.
There is one problem, I shoot the G26 like **** ( iron sights). The iron sights are not the problem.
I found out when I had XD's and I added a 1911 to the stable that I should stick with the same trigger ( striker fire).
So tell me about M&Ps! I wonder if this is a contender to replace the G26. I may want to put an optic on it? A 9mm or a .40 ( probably 9mm). What would you suggest? I don't have a working knowledge of the M&P, Is mag options, Trigger feel , after market trigger ect. With the is with the With the XD The only way you can get it worked on as to send it in, With the glock you could buy all kinds of parts, But with Modifications you jeopardize reliability.

 

[dajogejr]

Glocks, IMO, are known for a few things, positive and negative.
Reliable overall, number 1.
Availability of parts/aftermarket, number 2.

Again, IMO…nobody ever says…that Glock sure has a nice trigger. Nobody.
Their egos are personal taste. I can’t stand them. Others are just used to them…and prefer them.
Opinion.

I’ve never been a fan of baby glocks. My XXL sized paws simply can’t.
M&P triggers are better, IMO, in every aspect.
I like the way the M&P points, shoots, and mine have been very, very reliable over the years. From my previous .40 and 9 in c, to my current Comp Carry 2.0 and Shield Plus Comp 2.0.
There are several aftermarket trigger companies for them.
Apex is probably the most used. I’m a fan of the stuff Overwatch is putting out for them.

Whenever I’ve needed parts, S&W has been great to deal with. I’ve never had to call Glock for anything.
I’ve owned a couple glocks…newest was a Gen 4 19.
Just never jived with it…although it went bang, predictably, every single time no matter what ammo I sent down range.
Best thing I can tell you to do…go rent one and see for yourself.
Pistols are like cars/trucks. Your purpose, your taste, your price range/budget.

 

[rwsmith]

I've tried XDs. I have practice with them much but I don't hit anything when I shoot them. And there's just a lot I just don't like about Glocks. I really like my S&W Shield and my S&W third-gen guns.

 

[Kanewpadle]

I would find out why you don’t shoot the G26 well. Have someone else shoot it too.

They’re both polymer frame guns. Neither are known for having great triggers. Grip angle is different. The M&P fits the hand better.

But I would not rely on someone else’s opinion. Go to a range and rent some guns. Find out for yourself.

 

[TigerDude]

I have the Shield Plus Carry Comp. My opinion is it doens't need an aftermarket trigger, and I come from DA/SA. I carry with the 13 round mag. It is smaller than a duty pistol, my larger hands have trouble getting a good grip with my offhand so I grip around my wrist with my offhand.