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I have a G19 setup for CCP in IDPA and it’s great. Thinking about getting a 2nd one to add to my permit as it has to bone stock. I recently bought an M&P Pro CORE 5″ ported with an Apex FSS and it’s my favorite gun. Great controls and feel but I shoot my G19 just as well. I do like both. I carry a shield daily and it’s my favorite carry gun.
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Ive owned both and prefer my Glocks. Hinged trigge rand the fact that you need a punch to disassemble the M&P was a NO GO in my opinion. The M&P has better irgo’s but plastic can be reshaped.
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Ive owned both and prefer my Glocks. Hinged trigge rand the fact that you need a punch to disassemble the M&P was a NO GO in my opinion. The M&P has better irgo’s but plastic can be reshaped.
You do not need a punch to field strip the M&P. You need a punch to fully disassemble anything.moostapha said: ↑
You do not need a punch to field strip the M&P. You need a punch to fully disassemble anything.
I didn’t say “field strip”. So how else do the sights come off and the striker block removed (ridiculous) to do a trigger job and polishing?I currently have the Glock 26. I am considering a M&P in .40. I also have a Springfield HD in .40 which I love but it is too big for concealed carry. I am going to be able to acquire a new in the box shield for $272. Is it worth it? I know nothing about these guns yet!
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I currently have the Glock 26. I am considering a M&P in .40. I also have a Springfield HD in .40 which I love but it is too big for concealed carry. I am going to be able to acquire a new in the box shield for $272. Is it worth it? I know nothing about these guns yet!
$272 for a NIB Shield is outstanding. Whether it’s the right gun for you…only you have that answer.SMAJ said: ↑
I currently have the Glock 26. I am considering a M&P in .40. I also have a Springfield HD in .40 which I love but it is too big for concealed carry. I am going to be able to acquire a new in the box shield for $272. Is it worth it? I know nothing about these guns yet!Buy it! Buy it! Buy it!
The Shield is a fantastic gun. Better than the full sized M&P 9 IMO.
$272 is one of the best prices I’ve seen yet.
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Buy it! Buy it! Buy it!The Shield is a fantastic gun. Better than the full sized M&P 9 IMO.
$272 is one of the best prices I’ve seen yet.
I have heard good things….and it is such a good price I may not be able to pass it up!SMAJ said: ↑
I have heard good things….and it is such a good price I may not be able to pass it up!You’d be hard-pressed to find a better single stack. Especially for that price.
Got a new family member a short while back. S&W M&P 9 Pro.
So in a quick comparison to my Gen4 Glock 19, I have determined the following and have rated as such,
Price. By the time you replace the factory Glock ball & bucket ones with a good set of night sites you in for almost the same amount of bucks. So it’s a wash.
Grip/Purchase. The S&W 9 Pro is great in the hand right out of the box with the middle sized palm swell that shipped on the gun.
That’s good because getting the twisty black key bit out to change grip sizes is pure hell when new. M&P 5 stars, Glock 3 stars.Ergos. The S&W has a ambi slide lock right out of the box. M&P 5 stars, Glock 4 stars.
Mag capacity. the 9 Pro holds 17+1 while the Glock is 15+1. M&P 5 stars, Glock 3 stars.Accuracy. About the same, hard to tell. Here’s what a few magfulls of fast paced shots at 7 yards look like. M&P 5 stars, Glock 5 stars.
Trigger. A safety is a safety but, the reach is a tad better on the Smith & Wesson. The Glock reset can be heard up the street. M&P 5 stars, Glock 4 stars.
Overall appearance, fit, finish and build quality etc. The S&W M&P 9 Pro is USA made and a fine piece of kit. The Glock is boxy but good. M&P five stars, Glock 4 stars.
So after carful tabulation of all stars from both sides. The winner is, the Glock 19 Gen4.
For those wondering how is that possable. Well it’s my comparison and I cooked the books because I like Glocks better and this post is satire in the first place.
Bottom line, Both are keepers and nether one is going anywhere.
I feel like I’m just echoing others, but… The Glock 19 is one of the most classic and useful pistols ever created. I carry an HK VP9, but if the VP9 had never hit the market I’d be rocking a 19. I’ve tried most of the polymer striker fired options on the market and the only ones that meet my standards are the Glock 19 and VP9. The XD, M&P, and PPQ all fall short for me in some way. I think you’ve got a winner on your hands.
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You’d be hard-pressed to find a better single stack. Especially for that price.
So back to the M&P shield. What about the 9 v the 40? I have read on the forums that their is quite a lot of recoil issues with the 40…but is it that much a difference than any other 40 in that small frame? Sale is tomorrow. I am going to get one or the other, just curious what y’all think!SMAJ said: ↑
So back to the M&P shield. What about the 9 v the 40? I have read on the forums that their is quite a lot of recoil issues with the 40…but is it that much a difference than any other 40 in that small frame? Sale is tomorrow. I am going to get one or the other, just curious what y’all think!Personal preference. I’m not a fan of 40 S&W in general. I have no doubt that it’s a potent caliber, but compared to 9mm, I do find the recoil a touch snappy and follow up shots slower. I also like the extra round or two you can squeeze in a 9mm magazine.
If I were willing to practice more with 40, I would become more proficient, but I prefer 9mm and that’s what I stock.
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