Your impressions Glock 21 v. M&P in .45ACP

[JPriest]

Hi guys,

I apologize if this has been covered before, but I did a search and spent about 10 minutes going through the results and did not find exactly what I was looking for.

I recently sold a Glock22 (.40 cal) with the idea of replacing it with a Glock21 in .45 ACP.

My lgs is out of the Glock, but they have a nice looking M&P in .45ACP that is beautifully done in flat dark earth with black slide. It is also very attractively priced, coming in well over $100 cheaper than what the G21 would be.

I'm not looking to stir things up with a what is better, Glock or M&P thread, but I am looking for impressions from those of you who have owned or used and shot both of these guns enough that you feel comfortable giving your impressions of both.

In particular I am looking to how they feel to you when shooting, did you like one better than the other, etc. Was there anything about one gun or the other that you really liked or something didn't and why.

I have fired the G21 several times and found it to be a lot easier to handle than the G22 - I just shoot better with it, which is why I sold my G22. I have not had a chance to fire the M&P. My lgs says they are getting a 9mm in a few weeks that members can try out, but I am looking for a .45.

Thanks,

JP

 

[OKFC05]

Well, for me it comes down to ergonomics. I never made friends with the "Luger" grip angle comon to Glocks, and the model 21 grip feels to me like a piece of fencepost, which makes me slow shooting it. Give me all day and I can hit with it, but when I try to go fast---well...YMMV

I rejoiced when the M&Ps came out, and bought 3 of them.

 

[Pyzik]

Don't know how much help I will be but I recently shot a Glock 30sf and was blown away at how nice it was. I also had a Glock 22 that I sold (I hated it).

 

[JPriest]

Thanks guys. Had one more queistion. Is there any size difference in the frame of the 9mm and .45ACP for the M&P?

 

[ToddS112]

The M&P won me over instantly with the ergonomics. The grip angle and grip shape are much more comfortable for me. Honestly, the Glock probably has a better trigger feel right out of the box. But the M&P wears in nice and there are immediate corrections available (Apex) if it really bother you. The newer ones are improved I hear.

My agency issues Glocks, but I was willing to buy my own M&P and leather to carry one.

I am an Armorer for both brands. Both are engineered well and dependable. It just comes down to which feels better in the hand, and for that the M&P won with me.

 

[laskt9]

I have some pictures of my fs 9 next to my 45c if that will help you any. Can always take more if you're looking for something specific.

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[JPriest]

I have some pictures of my fs 9 next to my 45c if that will help you any. Can always take more if you're looking for something specific.

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Thanks, those pics would be helpful.

 

[laskt9]

Hmm not sure where they went. I have them both out what pics do you want?

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[fdw]

I held a 21 the other day at a gun shop and I swear I've just gotten so spoiled with just how good my M&P feels. I rented the M&P 45 and it was a pleasure to shoot.

I just don't like the glock grip...

 

[M&P45]

I went into my LGS to buy a G21. The guy saw I was a lefty and handed me the M&P & told me I could switch the mag release and it had the ambi-slide release too. Well obviously guess what I brought home. I liked the ergo's and southpaw friendliness of the Smith.

I have a 9c as well. Trigger break-in expected and not a big deal for me.


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[JPriest]

Hmm not sure where they went. I have them both out what pics do you want?

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Could you do one side by side from the rear, and one side view of both in the same shot? Thanks.

 

[laskt9]

They both have medium grips on them. The slide is basically the same size. Other than the 45c being a little shorter it feels the same in hand. I had forgotten about this thread after shooting my new 9c so I quickly snapped some

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[JPriest]

Thanks for the photos. Much appreciated.

 

[pawncop]

I carried a Glock 21C as duty sidearm for 5 1/2 years from Jan. 2003 until July 2008.

Carry a S&W 45 ACP M&P starting in July 2008 until now.

Not a complaint against the Glock, the M&P just feels better to me.

Plus I have carried S&W sidearms since 1979 the vast majority of time.

It is all personal preference in my case.

I just feel better with a S&W at my side.

 

[Dogman125]

Not a glockaholic, but will say both are good choices. Get both.

 

[Tundra5.7]

The M&P won me over instantly with the ergonomics. The grip angle and grip shape are much more comfortable for me. Honestly, the Glock probably has a better trigger feel right out of the box. But the M&P wears in nice and there are immediate corrections available (Apex) if it really bother you. The newer ones are improved I hear.

My agency issues Glocks, but I was willing to buy my own M&P and leather to carry one.

I am an Armorer for both brands. Both are engineered well and dependable. It just comes down to which feels better in the hand, and for that the M&P won with me.

I'm really considering adding a M&P 40c or 45 to go along with my Shield. How long does it take the trigger to "wear in" as you say?

 

[kennyb]

my 45c trigger...right out of the box feels good...its a brand new one (manf.jan.2013)

 

[AKAOV1MAN]

I had both. The Glock was the 21sf and had a picatinny rail not the Glock rail. Nothing particularly wrong with the G gun, but the M&Pc just fit better. With the mag adapters I can use the larger M&P mags. I had always been a Colt Commander or Sig 220 45 ACP guy. Now it is the M&P and the Sig250c which are my go to .45 ACP pistols.
The M&P just has the right egronomics for me. I went out and got the full size M&P in 40/357 just cause they felt so good. The .357 barrel is the most accurate, but I still like putting out a large slug(flat point).
BUT, none of them will ever replace my BHP/940 combo for potential serious social encounters. They just conceal better, slightly more firepower, and decades of good shooting(s).

 

[Rastoff]

The Glock trigger is better, but the M&P is the better gun.

 

[shawn mccarver]

Hi guys,

I apologize if this has been covered before, but I did a search and spent about 10 minutes going through the results and did not find exactly what I was looking for.

I recently sold a Glock22 (.40 cal) with the idea of replacing it with a Glock21 in .45 ACP.

My lgs is out of the Glock, but they have a nice looking M&P in .45ACP that is beautifully done in flat dark earth with black slide. It is also very attractively priced, coming in well over $100 cheaper than what the G21 would be.

I'm not looking to stir things up with a what is better, Glock or M&P thread, but I am looking for impressions from those of you who have owned or used and shot both of these guns enough that you feel comfortable giving your impressions of both.

In particular I am looking to how they feel to you when shooting, did you like one better than the other, etc. Was there anything about one gun or the other that you really liked or something didn't and why.

I have fired the G21 several times and found it to be a lot easier to handle than the G22 - I just shoot better with it, which is why I sold my G22. I have not had a chance to fire the M&P. My lgs says they are getting a 9mm in a few weeks that members can try out, but I am looking for a .45.

Thanks,

JP

I think you are better off as the M&P 45 has a MUCH more comfortable grip than the Glock 21, even in the SF or the Gen 4 model.

You will find it very comfortable to shoot. It will work reliably with monotonous regularity.