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

[JPriest]

Thanks everyone, I think I am pretty much ready to take the plunge and go with the M&P. I understand they come either with or without and external safety switch. I think I would prefer the later.

 

[ToddS112]

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?

Depends on how rough it is in the first place. My full size was pretty gritty/notchy when new (3 years ago). It was noticeably smoother after 500 rounds or so. My Compact 45 was much better from new and great after a couple hundred rounds (built 12/12). My buddies shield 9mm was perfect in my eyes from the get go. My Compact 45 had a crazy heavy (almost 10lb!) trigger pull for some reason. I installed the Apex Sear and Ultimate Striker Block. I have a very smooth 5.5 lb pull now.

I understand the new production full size guns are getting the newer shield style trigger. They call it a "rolling upgrade" which means as the newer parts trickle in and the supply of old ones dries up they are coming out. No way to tell by serial number or anything.

 

[walkin' trails]

Both are good pistols and I can't really say that one is better than the other. For me, the M&P was a better choice because of the ergonomics and because it conceals better. It is my daily carry pistol. I've had a G21 and a G21SF in the past, and probably have more rounds through the M&P than I put thru both Glocks together.

 

[Denversteve]

As you've read, both are excellent firearms with (I believe) no advantage functionally between the two. For most shooters, the M&P feels better in the hand (which only counts at the range). If it feels better, you may train more. One is in stock and cheaper. Your choice will be......... your choice. No downside I can see for buying the M&P.

 

[dullh]

If you don't like the stock M&P trigger, buy the APEX USB (the whole kit is nice but the USB is where the smooth's at).

I dumped my G21 for an M&P .45 (making it my 3rd M&P) and never looked back...

 

[JPriest]

Thanks for all the input guys. I will be picking up my new M&P45 tomorrow. Can't wait. It's the flat dark earth version with 4.5" barrel. I'll post photos when I get it home.

 

[Harrison]

I just sold a M&P45FS. The grip is Ok, but so is Glocks. The trigger was awful, not only was it gritty, it broke at a little over 7 pounds. Accuracy between the M&P and my Glocks is about equal. I can take any Glock completely apart in about 2 minutes using a nail. I can get it back together in about 3-4 minutes. You are not going to do that with a M&P, it has more parts, is more difficult to disassemble, and a lot more difficult to get back together, with several tiny finicky little springs that are easy to lose. I'll take the Glock. It is a proven simple design, with a decent trigger. With the M&P you are going to spend $100 getting a trigger that is standard on Glock. However, to each his own. A lot of people like M&Ps.

 

[JPriest]

I'll probably end up with both, but my lgs is saying it will be a couple of months before they can get any of the Glocks in.