M&P or Glock?

[zzclancy]

Great Answer

There's no wrong answer, really doesn't make much difference as you'll probably buy the other in time anyhow if you continue shooting. As far as customer service goes it's very unlikely you'll ever need it for either.

If your a gun guy in time you try them all.

 

[Rangel]

If your a gun guy in time you try them all.

I have found I have met the nicest people and had some of the best conversations with people at gun stores, gun shows and events. Furthermore, they have been with men and women from all races and walks of life.

If you aren't sure what gun's right for you, chances are good you can find folks willing to give you good advice.

 

[Ruger Nut]

I agree. While you typically can get a better price on a gun from an on line outfit, I think you should buy your first, or at least 'a gun' from a local gun shop.

It's even better if you can buy from a shop that has at least a relationship with an established local gun smith, has a gun range and is also a shop that allows you to rent different guns to try out on their range. That way you feel more comfortable going in, looking at, hopefully trying out different guns and asking lots of questions.

If nothing else, buy accessories from them--what you don't pay in S&H typically makes up for most savings you might otherwise realize and chances are better you'll get something you don't need to (or wish you could) return. With the price of ammo pushing people more to 'big box' sellers, we need to try and support the local 'little guys' and in turn our local economy, as much as possible

If I have concerns about a gun I got elsewhere, they're quite nice about it at the LGS, knowing I also buy from them as well. They often tend to give friendly, familiar faces the best deals too when possible, I think.

Most of the firearms I own were bought used from gun shows,classified ads,and my gun range buddies.I have only bought 5 new from different local gun shops.Two of them are no longer in business.The one I have a range membership at is where I bought my last 2 (Sigmas).The only reason was they were on sale.They are a chain shop thru out Florida and are not too customer friendly,IMO.Their prices are set in stone and they don't like to negotiate.

 

[Lost Lake]

I agree. While you typically can get a better price on a gun from an on line outfit, I think you should buy your first, or at least 'a gun' from a local gun shop.

If nothing else, buy accessories from them--what you don't pay in S&H typically makes up for most savings you might otherwise realize and chances are better you'll get something you don't need to (or wish you could) return. With the price of ammo pushing people more to 'big box' sellers, we need to try and support the local 'little guys' and in turn our local economy, as much as possible

If I have concerns about a gun I got elsewhere, they're quite nice about it at the LGS, knowing I also buy from them as well. They often tend to give friendly, familiar faces the best deals too when possible, I think.

I would love to buy from a local small shop, but most are closed. They were run out of town by Gander Mountain and those 'big box' stores. The closest little guy I know of is 50 miles away. I will pay $50 more to buy from the little guy.

That said, the big stores really suck around here. The salesmen don't know their products. The prices are far too high and they are locked in. This is why online sales are booming!

Have you gone to Best Buy or some other big retailer and asked a question? I shopped for a TV and I stopped at all the local stores and when you ask anything, like is this 1080p? Invariably the sales people will start reading the info card or box. They have no idea, and if you ask for advice on choosing a model you may as well flip a coin. The only retailer I am impressed with is the Apple store, those guys know their product inside out.

So if consumers are now required to teach themselves about features and do their own research, why not save the money and buy from an online retailer. The small guys will usually know their products, so I will shop there also, but not if the price is outrageous, and by that I mean I paid an extra $90 for my M&P15-22 when I found it at a small shop, but I also spent a couple hundred in extras at the same time and I left completely outfitted and very happy. It was totally worth the money to me.

 

[ET.]

I own three Glocks...G20, G21sf & a G27. I really like all three. They have had no work done on the factory trigger & I can shoot them very well. I use these for home defense/self defense, so the 5.5 lbs. trigger works.

I also own two S&W handguns...SW40VE (Sigma) & a M&P 40 Pro (5" barrel). I've had a little trigger work done on the Sigma at the factory when it went in for a broken striker. It is at the factory right now for that problem again & I've asked them to polish it a little more, since the 12 lbs. trigger is still a little too grainy feeling for my taste. Maybe they will, maybe they won't. The Pro trigger on the M&P is almost perfect for me. It could be just a hair lighter, but it works. The Sigma, with that heavy trigger, is relegated to self defense...usually in the glovebox or tool box. It isn't going to fire unless that trigger is pulled & there isn't a lot of things out there that can pull it!

The M&P pro trigger is pretty close to the G34 trigger that I've shot. I an using the M&P for target shooting & the Glocks for HD/SD. The trigger set ups that I'm running right now are perfect for what I need.

 

[some_guy]

i see you already got the M&P - but ill add a couple things... or at least reword whats already been said.

i own a G23 and M&P40. like them both - though the wife sold her taurus for the glock - but ended up taking my M&P away and gave me the glock. i like them both.
right now i shoot better with the glock but i admit the m&P feels a little better in my hand. since i was carrying the M&P IWB - the glock is just a bit smaller - and this fits me better. i think i like the fact that a glock armoroer did the 3.5# trigger spring for all of $20 - might help me in some way.

the one big advantage i saw was the aftermarket is everywhere for the glock. gun shows and LGS - theres all kinds of stuff you can get for the glock - and most of the M&P is "i can get it for ya"

i would buy both again.

 

[awmp]

I'm sure you would get a different answer if you were on Glocktalk but I will give you my view point.
I had many Glocks, been to the Glock Armorer's course three times and now I have zero Glocks and five M&Ps. ( 9mm and 45acp).
Shoot both as much as you can then decide, that is what I did.

 

[Armed Babysitter]

I'm sure you would get a different answer if you were no Glocktalk but I will give you my view point.
I had many Glocks, been to the Glock Armorer's course three times and now I have zero Glocks and five M&Ps. ( 9mm and 45acp).
Shoot both as much as you can then decide, that is what I did.

Yup, its not a matter of one being the right decision and the other being wrong, its a matter of which one is right for you.

 

[jp0319]

Ok I have never shot an M&P but I know that they are well liked and respected. With the availability of the various Apex trigger parts, from what I hear they shoot really nice. That said, I am a Glockophile. I have at this time three all in some phase of customization. I love the way they feel and shoot (for me). I am adept at grip jobs, stippling, and trigger jobs on the Glocks (one more reason I like them). Bottom line for me if I could pick ONE just one pistol to have out of the dozens of Sig Sauers, H&Ks, Berettas, Springfield Armory, Les Baer, etc that I have owned or do own, I would pick the Glock 19 without a moments hesitation! For me it is about as perfect as a pistol gets. Compact enough to easily conceal, large enough to fire without compromising your grip, great ammo capacity (15), reliable, reasonable, and pretty accurate.

But since I am not limited to one I plan to get an M&P at some time and give it a go.

JP

 

[jackrabbit000]

I own both the Glock G22 and M&P9 Pro Series 5" and personally I think the ergonomics of the M&P is far superior to the Glock.