My Last 3 Were S&W -- Back to the Dark Side Today...

[mtnwinds]

Owning the M&P 9FS & compact, 45FS, mid, & compact, 40FS & compact and a Shield 9mm for the last few years has given me the ability to make an informed choice. It's a choice that fits me & my purposes.

I now have the 40FS with a factory 9mm barrel, APEX FSS and CT grip laser living on my bedside table. It is configured for the 40 S&W.

My 40 compact also has the Apex FSS, CT grip laser and a factory 9mm barrel. Configured for 40 S&W it is part of my EDC rotation. Configured in 9mm, my wife uses it.

Those are all that is left of my M&P collection.

My M&P 45 pistols have been replaced by a single Glock 30SF. It has a 3.5 connector, 6 lb trigger spring, and an extended slide lock for easier takedown. It shares EDC duties with the above 40c.

My G30SF is the softest shooting 45ACP I've ever used. I'm able to wrap a finger around that ugly trigger guard and shoot 'minute of badguy' very quickly all day long. 100 rounds at 7 yards leaves just a 2" hole if I don't jerk the trigger. When I jerk there will be 3 or 4 individual 45 size holes close by the big hole.

In my opinion, both Glock & S&W produce an excellent product. I'm not a Glock 'fanboy' nor am I a S&W 'fanboy'; just a fan of what works for me.

 

[Deadeye Dick]

What's a Glock ? Sounds ugly.

G-L-O-C-K!!!

Is't it the sound one makes when they are chocking on buyers remorse?

JK

 

[DASA]

My G30SF is the softest shooting 45ACP I've ever used. I'm able to wrap a finger around that ugly trigger guard and shoot 'minute of badguy' very quickly all day long. 100 rounds at 7 yards leaves just a 2" hole if I don't jerk the trigger. When I jerk there will be 3 or 4 individual 45 size holes close by the big hole.

Funny we're talking about Glocks (positively!) on a S&W forum. Just shows what a great group of mature adults frequent this forum. The Glock 30 is tied with the G17 as possibly my favorite Glock. It is a laser beam, perhaps because of that short, thick barrel. It can outshoot a full-sized G21 most of the time. I have a S&W 4513 Tactical non-rail with the six-round mag and cut-out grip frame that I am madly in love with. Unfortunately the gun does not love me, my G30 blows it out of the water in the accuracy department. Two inch groups at 25 yards with the G30 are easy, the 4513 patterns like a shotgun at that distance, and low to boot. But the 4513 sure looks great, the G30 is short, fat, and ugly.

 

[Edmo]

I agree, my G30 is the best shooting 45 ACP handgun I've got. That includes several 1911s.

Edmo

 

[A10]

Glocks also make wonderful trading stock! It amazes me how many of the younger crowd would prefer on to a nice older Smith.....

 

[Old TexMex]

Glocks also make wonderful trading stock! It amazes me how many of the younger crowd would prefer on to a nice older Smith.....

True that....
Just don't bother trying to get my CZeska away from me.

 

[goldenlight]

I bought a Glock Model 19, manly out of curiosity. They are well made and extremely reliable. Their big claim to fame is being cheap to manufacture, so they can underbid on police and other LE contracts.

I've never cared for the grip angle, but it's not a deal breaker.

They are capable of very decent accuracy, one you master the long heavy trigger.

They are fairly nice guns, but lack the elegance of the all metal 3 gen. S&W semiautos. By a LOT, IMHO.

 

[brucev]

My identical-twin brother (deceased) was a deputy sheriff. He positively adored revolvers and the 1911. But alas... his dept. carried 3gen. S&W's, which he did not love. The dept. went to Glocks... which he... loved. He could really put on a show with one. As far as he was concerned, the G-20 was the ultimate duty pistol. I wouldn't disagree. For most of one summer I shot a G-22 hard. I put a little over 3,000 rounds through that pistol. In function and on target accuracy it was simply perfect in every respect. W/ 180 gr. ammo it was sighted dead on w/ POI equaling POA at 15 yds. Out to 25 yds. hits were very easy to obtain. Only reason I don't now have it is I saw a 15-3 at a LGS. I traded the G-22 w/ a 100 rd. box of WWB .40 S&W ammo and $80 for the 15-3 and a RIA 1911-A1. The store owner was happy. I was thrilled. Still have the 15 and RIA. Don't plan to let them go. Sooner or later, I will find another Glock... probably a G-34. I've owned and used a total of four Glocks. Without exception that have all been excellent pistols. JMHO. Sincerely. brucev.

 

[Cyrano]

Glocks also make wonderful trading stock! It amazes me how many of the younger crowd would prefer on to a nice older Smith.....

I have two Glock 19s, I'm beginning to think I need a Glock 17 too....I'm 80.

 

[Edmo]

Apparently threads which mention GLOCKs get moved...

Edmo

 

[shooboy]

It's okay that you bought a Glock, it's soooo ugly that if you have to pull it the perp will just fall over and die from laughing.... Okay, sorry, let me be serious now. Owning a Glock is like dating a fat chick, it's all good until your buddies see you with it.... Shoo
P.S. I just bought a Colt....

 

[jdyer225]

I A Glock is a tool. I would not carry a nice S&W all day in the rain but would not hesitate to carry a Glock all week in the rain.

That's exactly what I use mine for.


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[mltndw3]

The G19 Gen 4 was my first handgun and that was because I could get it new with 3 mags for the $398 LEO price as a retired military guy. It is a great gun and my wife and I love shooting it. Since I knew nothing about handguns until I took my first shooting course, I wasn't prejudiced one way or the other. Like other posters, Glock didn't have a concealable single stack 9mm so I went with the Shield 9mm. I really like this gun but, as I've said in other posts, I am having a terrible time getting my groupings tight because of the trigger. Not having ever shot an M&P 9C with a reported trigger worse than the Shield, I have nothing to compare it to except the Glock. I got some good advice on how to get used to the Shield with dry fire, shooting at 3 yards until I get a good grouping, and then moving to 7 again and will continue to do that until I get as accurate as I am with the G19. For a CCW, it will suffice because I know I can reach out and do some damage in spite of my large grouping.