My Write up-M&P9 vs Glock

[dial1911]

My G21 has eaten plenty of lead reloads- I cast them and I reload them. Generally, I'll run a mag or two of FMJs through the barrel after the lead reloads. Never noticed any barrel leading.

I've got a P90 that finally got some dull spots on the barrel (lead)... they cleaned up without too much effort, but that was probably 1K rounds between cleanings. I tended to run the P90 hard and put it away wet. And it kept on ticking.

 

[jloneill17]

I'll be glad to cut you a break on a hi-point and sell you one for $600, since your willing to pay $1k

 

[Triathloncoach]

This write up isn't to say one pistol is better than the other, or to create an argument for S&W and Glock fanboys. This if for those that may be trying to decide between the two or looking for a first handgun, so I'll adress each and every aspect of both pistols that I can..


I could go on and on about both pistols, but this write up has really gone on long enough. I will say that the controls of the m&p are a little more easily manipulated, but it's really not worth going into detail about.

For those that may be trying to decide between the two, I hope I gave both a fair review and can assist.

Fantastic, unbiased write up. How about declaring a winner to each point and an overall winner. It would be your opinion of course, but I respect your opinion, it's based on experience. Thanks very much for sharing. Certainly better than a gun magazine article trying to make all advertisers happy. Well done.

 

[DaveTheMinion]

Fantastic, unbiased write up. How about declaring a winner to each point and an overall winner. It would be your opinion of course, but I respect your opinion, it's based on experience. Thanks very much for sharing. Certainly better than a gun magazine article trying to make all advertisers happy. Well done.

The glock does have a distinct advantage in magazines, aftermarket availability, factory sights, and track record, where the m&p wins in the areas of ergonomics, ease of controls, and to me the way the trigger breaks. If I had to pick one, it'd be my m&p as that's what I've gone to over glocks for a few reasons, but the m&p is still earning my trust, where the glock has already earned my trust and I shot very well with it both on the range and in my course. Cost and availability, combined with the fact that I can better grip the m&p especially weak handed is the only reason I switched. Whichever pistol you get there's going to be things that could be improved upon but I have equal love for both pistols.

 

[Triathloncoach]

Thank you

 

[mtdawg169]

Man, that's a lot of reading. I'll admit, I haven't finished yet. The one thing I have to disagree with you on is the sights. Stock Glock sights SUCK and so do the Smiths. For different reasons, of course. Thankfully, they are both easily replaced. ;-)

 

[Mtber1172]

Good write up. One minor correction to point # 2. There are 3 models in the M&P line, not 2: Full size, compact (C models) and subcompact (Shield).