Becoming an M&P fan??

[mtdawg169]

I like my M&P better than my Glocks ...but that's because my M&P shoots 5.56

I avoid all that is S&W semi auto pistols (mostly trigger issues) If a new trigger is required out of the box to make a gun tolerable, I'll just pass. I rank S&W semi auto pistols right there with Taurus in the "nice looking pistol but no thanks...ever" category. They should just stick to wheel guns and give it up.

The triggers are much improved in the last year or so and have a better reset. Almost every component that effects trigger pull has been redesigned. This includes the use of the Performance Center sear in every gun, a new trigger bar, new slide lock and sear plunger.

But in the same token, some people could say the same about replacing the Glock's sights, slide release, magazine catch, disconnecter, and having to purchase a grip adapter in order to make the gun usable for them. I had to spend quite a bit of money on a new Glock to get it where I wanted before I ever shot it.

Truthfully, either gun is fine right out of the box. But the Apex triggers are so nice, they are often recommended hand in hand with the M&P. They're not required, but they are really good.

 

[sinac84]

I like my M&P better than my Glocks ...but that's because my M&P shoots 5.56

I avoid all that is S&W semi auto pistols (mostly trigger issues) If a new trigger is required out of the box to make a gun tolerable, I'll just pass. I rank S&W semi auto pistols right there with Taurus in the "nice looking pistol but no thanks...ever" category. They should just stick to wheel guns and give it up.

Most people swap connectors on Glocks to make the trigger better. The newer (2013 and up) M&P pistols do have better triggers out of the box. However, the are still not as good as swapping in some Apex parts. Other than that, M&P pistols are every bit as reliable and well made as a Glock. I'd go as far as saying the are more robustly made than a Glock.

 

[sinac84]

Am I the only one that thinks M&P grips feel too slick? Or have they fixed that in the last year or two? That was the only complaint I really had with the M&P 45c I owned and the main reason I sold it.

Talon Grips or Tractiongrips

 

[Old_School]

Been through 3 Glocks. Love the design, but could never shoot any of them well. My G23 was finicky about what ammo it was fed.

Picked up an M&P 9c and the improvement for me was significant. Less blocky, better ergonomics than a Glock, and I shoot it much better. Eventually put an Apex sear in it and the trigger breaks like glass. Reminds me more of a 1911 trigger than a striker-fired.

 

[sinac84]

Been through 3 Glocks. Love the design, but could never shoot any of them well. My G23 was finicky about what ammo it was fed.

Picked up an M&P 9c and the improvement for me was significant. Less blocky, better ergonomics than a Glock, and I shoot it much better. Eventually put an Apex sear in it and the trigger breaks like glass. Reminds me more of a 1911 trigger than a striker-fired.

You should get the polymer trigger they offer, it'll get it even more like a 1911 trigger.

 

[BangBang]

Am I the only one that thinks M&P grips feel too slick?

This is my one and only complaint about the Shield. The grip is too smooth.

I wish it had stippling more like the gen4 Glocks.

 

[NWSharpshooter]

Smells like sex in here.

 

[RdKill]

Most people swap connectors on Glocks to make the trigger better. The newer (2013 and up) M&P pistols do have better triggers out of the box. However, the are still not as good as swapping in some Apex parts. Other than that, M&P pistols are every bit as reliable and well made as a Glock. I'd go as far as saying the are more robustly made than a Glock.

I prefer the Glock factory trigger over a ghost trigger. For SD purposes, a lighter trigger is not something I'd want. I've had them both ways...I see the benefit of a ghost trigger for competition or for a range toy, but personally, I'd rather keep everything the same as what I have for SD even if it costs me a half inch in groups on the range.

 

[NWSharpshooter]

I prefer the Glock factory trigger over a ghost trigger. For SD purposes, a lighter trigger is not something I'd want. I've had them both ways...I see the benefit of a ghost trigger for competition or for a range toy, but personally, I'd rather keep everything the same as what I have for SD even if it costs me a half inch in groups on the range.

I also carry my Glock stock as do most people.

 

[MRH]

I also carry my Glock stock as do most people.

I was about to say the same thing.