S&W M&P vs. Glock

[O'Dell]

M&P! But you knew I was gonna say that.

[JFootin]

In a comparison like this, I would expect to see the Springfield XD and XDM being considered, too.

[Bawanna]

I favor the M&P's hands down. Better asthetics, (look cooler). They feel great in the hand. My son has 2 XD's and they shoot very well also, better lines than the Glock but not as nice as the M&P.

Our county deputies recently transitioned from Glocks to M&P 45's. The several I've spoke to love them to pieces.

[melissa5]

If I get a little limp-wristy, some of my Glocks will smack me with brass. It's not an every shot occurrence though and I mostly have Gen 4 guns. Since you said that you take them down and clean them frequently, you might want to get someone to demonstrate how both guns are broken down. I've been told that the S&W's are not easy as the Glocks, but I can't verify that since I haven't cleaned my M&P Shield yet. I went through this very comparison before buying my first semi-auto and I chose Glock and kept buying Glocks. Haven't had a problem Glock yet. I will say that the M&P does feel good in the hand though.

Oh, there is also a big difference in the triggers out of the box...the Glock is a lot nicer, but I read that the M&P triggers can be improved by adding Apex parts.

[Popeye]

Xd's are also very nice pistols. I had a XD9SC and would still have it if I didn't buy the Kahr PM9. I'll be looking closely at the XD slim 9mm when they come out as I'm a big fan of the grip safety and the way the XD breaks down.

[MO_Soldier]

In a comparison like this, I would expect to see the Springfield XD and XDM being considered, too.

Good point. But I have already checked out the XD's in person and have eliminated them based on the price. I see the M&P and Glock being great alternatives to that pistol and I'll save $200+ that way too.

If I get a little limp-wristy, some of my Glocks will smack me with brass. It's not an every shot occurrence though and I mostly have Gen 4 guns. Since you said that you take them down and clean them frequently, you might want to get someone to demonstrate how both guns are broken down. I've been told that the S&W's are not easy as the Glocks, but I can't verify that since I haven't cleaned my M&P Shield yet. I went through this very comparison before buying my first semi-auto and I chose Glock and kept buying Glocks. Haven't had a problem Glock yet. I will say that the M&P does feel good in the hand though.

Oh, there is also a big difference in the triggers out of the box...the Glock is a lot nicer, but I read that the M&P triggers can be improved by adding Apex parts.

I can field strip my M-16 and reassemble in 1 minute. I think I can handle an M&P (Famous last words lol)
Edited to thank Melissa for the advice despite my smartass remark Sorry

[Bawanna]

Your a wise editor man. I'm told Melissa can field strip and reassemble her Glock, slap you silly, and have lunch in under a minute.

I have no proof of this but rumors are rampant.

[melissa5]

Your a wise editor man. I'm told Melissa can field strip and reassemble her Glock, slap you silly, and have lunch in under a minute.

I have no proof of this but rumors are rampant.

LOL! Not quite.

MO, I wasn't questioning your ability. I'm just such a Glock fan girl that nothing will ever be as good or as easy as a Glock. Sorry, Bawanna.

[MO_Soldier]

LOL! Not quite.

MO, I wasn't questioning your ability. I'm just such a Glock fan girl that nothing will ever be as good or as easy as a Glock. Sorry, Bawanna.

Well you all heard it here boys, Melissa's into "easy" lol

I like the glocks myself. I've only ever shot a subcompact .45 glock with a mag extension though...

[jeepster09]

In a comparison like this, I would expect to see the Springfield XD and XDM being considered, too.

I so agree, I have had each and PREFER the XDm 3.8