Which M&P is Similar to Glock 19?

[MSG Glenn]

^^^^^
And a lot cheaper.

Glock - M&P; you can't go wrong with either. Some like the trigger on Glocks better but M&Ps that are of recent manufacture have an improved trigger. Some like M&P grips better. That's a matter of personal opinion. I had a G 23 & G 21 which I dearly loved. Gave them to my son before WI had a concealed carry law. He likes his police issued M&P 40 a little better even though he's a true Glock fan. He's fresh out of the academy & has 2013 model M&P40 with the better trigger. He likes it better than the Glock's trigger which in itself is sweet.

Grips can be gotten used to. Some can adapt after a few rounds through it & some can never adapt.

 

[snowman.45]

While I like the M&Ps in all calibers, there is no directly comparable model to the G19 in my opinion. the G19 is smaller than the M&P FS, and only marginally larger than the compact. I'm very partial to my M&Ps, but I still have 2 G19s that I prefer when carrying a full-capacity 9mm. For concealed carry, nothing beats the Shield, in my opinion (in 9mm).

 

[D-Hop]

I was looking for either a G 19 or 32 but after doing some extensive research on the S&W M&P line I purchased a MP40c and very glad I did. If she wants a 9mm I highly recommend the mp9c. It's just a little more compact than the g19 but has about the same feel as a glock.

 

[ric_in_or]

Most like a Glock is the SD line - SD9=G19
even has the same take down method.



SD9 VE? & SD40 VE? - Smith & Wesson

 

[MX5Fan]

Hi,

Being a female with relatively small hands, I found M&P's with the small backstrap to be the perfect size for me. I've shot a few Glocks, here and there (mostly G19 and G17) and found the grip to be to large or block like for me.

Everybody is different, so she should rent a few pistols, try them out and see what feels best in her hands. I say there is nothing wrong with your wife having her own M&P, if that works out for her.

 

[CJ_mp40c]

You have a M&P9 full size. Has she shot that? If not, have her shoot it. The compact 9 will have a little more recoil but not much more. The grip is almost the same, just shorter. I have big hands and I prefer the flat bottom mag in my compact.

 

[Soldiernurse]

The M & P is a good copy of the Glock.

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot? I have both & they are opposites.
Edit: Both are excellent.

 

[jc1476]

I have both G19, and full and compact M&P's. There's something about the G19 I can't quantify...it's excellent in it's own way and I frequently carry it. But the M&P full size fits my hand--and several of my friend's who've compared them both--so well. They did such a great job on the grip. And I shoot the M&P so consistently accurately, even compared to the G19, that there's no 'choice' comparison if you can/want to have only one; I'd go M&P, personally. Glad I don't have to make that choice. Get both if you have the option! Both are worth it.

 

[howard829]

Hi,

Being a female with relatively small hands, I found M&P's with the small backstrap to be the perfect size for me. I've shot a few Glocks, here and there (mostly G19 and G17) and found the grip to be to large or block like for me.

Everybody is different, so she should rent a few pistols, try them out and see what feels best in her hands. I say there is nothing wrong with your wife having her own M&P, if that works out for her.

I appreciate your stepping up and making your comments. Since having both M&P 22 and the M&P 9 FS I was looking for a gun the wife could call her own. She has shot both and I think the 9mm has a fairly hefty kick for her. I was hoping the Glock 19 would have less. I am only going by what my LGS people and on the forum have to say about it. Wish I could shoot one before any purchase but they are not to be found. I really am a fan of the M&P and enjoy all 3 of them. My 15-22 is getting all the attention now and claiming the spotlight. What are your favorites?

Thanks,

Howard

 

[jeffhughes]

I run Glocks and M&Ps, the G19 will not have less recoil than an M&P.

If recoil is an issue, she may need an hour or two with a professional handgun instructor. Recoil control is very much about technique.

 

[Smitty357]

Glock 19 is a tough gun to beat. I've got 2. Every gun owner should have a 19 in their collection.

Nah no longer need one in the collection. I actually traded mine for a Colt AR back last year shortly after buying my Shield.

I never thought i'd find a sucker to make that trade. But for some reason the guy wanted a Block 19 instead brand new Colt AR.

Oh well, im glad he likes it.

 

[MX5Fan]

I appreciate your stepping up and making your comments. Since having both M&P 22 and the M&P 9 FS I was looking for a gun the wife could call her own. She has shot both and I think the 9mm has a fairly hefty kick for her. I was hoping the Glock 19 would have less. I am only going by what my LGS people and on the forum have to say about it. Wish I could shoot one before any purchase but they are not to be found. I really am a fan of the M&P and enjoy all 3 of them. My 15-22 is getting all the attention now and claiming the spotlight. What are your favorites?

Thanks,

Howard

I'm happy to help. I am a total M&P fan, I mean what's not to love?

I have the 9FS and it is my favorite pistol of them all. I have the 9c which I like to carry during the winter, as it's a bit heavy and thick for summer carry, but has 12 rounds. That said, I purchased the M&P .22 a few months ago and think it's the perfect plinker, especially since I'm smitten with the M&P line. Now for summer carry....lucky me, I have the Shield 9 and it's a keeper.

With respect to the Rifles, I now take the 15-22 to the range every chance I get and while I have the M&P Sport, I've yet to shoot it. I got nervous when all the chatter of banning "Sporting Rifles" occurred and I decided THEY were not going to tell me, what I could and could not own! Hence, the AR is in my collection. I'm planning on heading to the range tomorrow after work, so I can check out the M&P 15 Sport and take my 9FS, as she deserves her time at the range too.

Candidly, unless your wife has issues with her hands or hand strength, I don't think the M&P 9 is too much to handle, especially the full size, but she'll have to make that decision for herself.

Good Luck!

 

[howard829]

I'm happy to help. I am a total M&P fan, I mean what's not to love?

I have the 9FS and it is my favorite pistol of them all. I have the 9c which I like to carry during the winter, as it's a bit heavy and thick for summer carry, but has 12 rounds. That said, I purchased the M&P .22 a few months ago and think it's the perfect plinker, especially since I'm smitten with the M&P line. Now for summer carry....lucky me, I have the Shield 9 and it's a keeper.

With respect to the Rifles, I now take the 15-22 to the range every chance I get and while I have the M&P Sport, I've yet to shoot it. I got nervous when all the chatter of banning "Sporting Rifles" occurred and I decided THEY were not going to tell me, what I could and could not own! Hence, the AR is in my collection. I'm planning on heading to the range tomorrow after work, so I can check out the M&P 15 Sport and take my 9FS, as she deserves her time at the range too.

Candidly, unless your wife has issues with her hands or hand strength, I don't think the M&P 9 is too much to handle, especially the full size, but she'll have to make that decision for herself.

Good Luck!

Wife will have to try my 9 again and give it a fair chance. I think she wants to have a gun to call her own. She enjoys shooting the M&P 22. Like I said since getting the 15-22 I hardly shoot the others. Wonder if ammo is a problem where you live?

 

[FF112173]

I'm just across the Burlington-Bristol Bridge in PA and we are struggling in the ammo department here in the NE.

 

[Enzo]

In terms of size, the M&P 45c is practically identical to the G19

 

[kablamo]

If the gun is for the lady, then she needs to handle it before you buy it. My fiancé has an MP full-size but she also likes my Glock 19. I personally sold my MP nine compact for the Glock 19 and later got a Glock 26 as well. I find that the Glock's have nicer triggers based on my preference, but The MP seems to have better ergonomics. Remember, the guns for her so let your bias out-of-the-way and let her choose which she likes and what she shoots well

 

[Soldiernurse]

Well, I do like the Glock trigger. I also like the ergonomics of the M&P. My solution... My G19 has stippled grip that includes taking away the hump. BTW, leaving my G4G30 as is (leaving the grip alone). My M&P9c now has the DCAEK w/much better grip.

... just say'n

 

[fire4606]

I agree with Enzo, my 45c is almost identical in size to a G19

 

[packinaglock]

Not really. The Glock 19 and its .40 caliber twin, the Model 23, are sort of in a class by themselves in that sense.

Many LE agencies use the Glock 19 or 23 as a "do-all," (i.e. uniform duty, plainclothes duty and off-duty). The gun is big enough to where you feel you are getting a full size pistol capable of distance shots, but small enough for concealed carry without feeling like you are limited to 7 yard shots.

Amazingly the Glock 19/23 takes up about the same size as a 2 1/2 inch K frame. Lay one on top of another if that does not seem right to you. I was pretty surprised, to be honest with you. The capacity is higher, recoil feels lighter, the trigger is lighter and easier to manage, and they are very reliable.

The M&P line are fine guns for CCW for private citizens and for LE use, but in the double stack M&P (not counting the Shield, so as to compare "apples to apples"), S&W offers two barrel lengths (full and compact) while Glock offers four (in 9mm, the 17, 19, 26 and 24; in .40, the 22, 23, 27 and 35).

To answer your question, the closest S&W M&P to the Glock 19 and 23 would be, in my opinion, the full size, especially when you take into account magazine capacity, but the full size M&P is slightly longer and taller. The M&P Compact is more akin to the Glock 26 and 27, but the M&P Compact is slightly larger, while still being small.

To be honest, both are fine guns and it comes down to what feels best and what features you prefer.

Very good post IMO, I like and have both pistols. Most of the time I carry my G19 or my G23 though. The M&P 9c & .40c just feel to short in my hand. I contacted the GAP floor plate company about a year ago to see when they were going to make them for the M&P's like they do for the G26 & G27 and they replied back "soon" but I don't think they ever did.

 

[MSG Glenn]

Re: recoil -

Although there isn't much difference in recoil between a G 19 & M&P 9C but between a G23 & M&P 40C I've noticed a slight difference with the M&P having slightly less. It all made sense when I realized the M&Ps have a lower bore axis. I should think that the 9MM versions of both would show the same slight difference.