A Farewell to Arms (Why I jumped off the Glock bandwagon)

[RMC]

For simplicity, cost, ease of field stripping, etc, I like Glock. The Glock also has numerous other companies making after market accessories that can make a large impact on increasing accuracy.

 

[thompal]

For simplicity, cost, ease of field stripping, etc, I like Glock. The Glock also has numerous other companies making after market accessories that can make a large impact on increasing accuracy.

I am constantly amazed and amused that the anti-1911 crowd says that a major disadvantage of the 1911 is that there are aftermarket items made solely to increase the accuracy of the 1911.

They then, in the same sentence, claim that one major advantage of a Glock is that there are aftermarket items made solely to increase the accuracy of the Glock.

 

[CSK22]

interesting, enjoyed the read. I have owned XDs and Glocks, and recently rented an M&P 9 at pop guns, loved it, was easy to shoot and accurate. Perhaps you have inspired me to look into one more.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

The M&P's are nice pistols. I personally prefer hammer fired pistols. Except when it comes to a pocket pistol.

 

[cedartop]

I'm looking at picking up a M&P. Primarily because I have been wanting a .357 Sig and you can get a deal on the M&P in that caliber.

 

[RMC]

I am constantly amazed and amused that the anti-1911 crowd says that a major disadvantage of the 1911 is that there are aftermarket items made solely to increase the accuracy of the 1911.

They then, in the same sentence, claim that one major advantage of a Glock is that there are aftermarket items made solely to increase the accuracy of the Glock.

I actually love the 1911's and I am currently looking to get a top-of-the-line Kimber, Sig, or S&W. However, I still won't give up my Glock. I paid a bit over $500 for a new Gen 4 model 35 40-cal that comes with 3 mags. I polished the trigger mechanisms myself, dropped in a Lone Wolf 9mm barrel and turned it into a tack driver that doesn't break the bank to shoot. I also got a kkm 357 sig barrel and another Lone Wolf 40 cal barrel in a trade so now I have 3 guns in one. I consider that enough of a value to overlook my general dislike of polymer pistols. Then again, the end use tends to dictate what is more practical.

 

[Fordtough25]

People buy and install stuff on Glock's to make them more accurate?!? Why would you ever do that, they shoot great out of the box! So does my Colt 1911, love it too.

 

[spqr]

I too switched from Glock but to the Springfield XD. This was a great comparison of M&P and Glock...has anyone compared M&P to XD?

 

[Cam]

I too switched from Glock but to the Springfield XD. This was a great comparison of M&P and Glock...has anyone compared M&P to XD?

I don't know about a comparison like that, but I'd love to see an XD vs. Glock comparison if anyone has any opinions!

 

[rthatchjr]

A friend of mine just bought a M&P from a member on here and I have to admit, it is a crazy accurate weapon!! Sausage fingers fit it well and it seemed very reliable!!

 

[Black Cloud]

My shooting partner has sold me on the XD-M. His drop in after-market trigger action is the nicest striker-fired trigger I've ever felt. Getting one next week, and he's gonna do the trigger.

 

[swampdonkey]

glocks are throw away, you made a good choice, nice write up too!

 

[SubUrbanCamo317]

You sell your Spike's and we're calling for an intervention.

I've been hearing good things about the M&P for a while. Do they have anything like the 26?

Try the M&P 9C?

 

[wally05]

how so?

Don't listen to swampdonkey... he's just not man enough to handle the brick!

Seriously, though, I've thought about testing the full size .40 as a new duty weapon. We can use what we want, but we are issued G23s... and I don't do the best with them. A lot of snap in this package.

 

[Roadie]

Got to have a glock in your arsenal

Did you read the thread? Just curious..

 

[LuckyOne]

Thank you for a great report. This one, others like it, and just the comfort and ergonomics of the m&p compact made it my choice. And after having it out shooting a couple of times I can rest assured it was the right choice for me.

 

[katfishinking]

wow. now im going to have to try both of them. never really considered a glock, but im looking foreward to trying one on for size. as far as the m&p goes, I have always liked the looks of them. who knows, maybe ill end up with one of each.

 

[WebSnyper]

wow. now im going to have to try both of them. never really considered a glock, but im looking foreward to trying one on for size. as far as the m&p goes, I have always liked the looks of them. who knows, maybe ill end up with one of each.

I have both, but have been a long time Glock shooter. I added a RAM to put some tactile trigger reset into the M&P, but the trigger on the M&P is still an issue for me. I'd recommend trying both, but then deciding and buying into one or the other platform rather than trying to mix and match. Just my opinion. I'm staying predominantly Glock for now, but haven't made the decision to trade/sell the M&P quite yet.

 

[VERT]

Don't listen to swampdonkey... he's just not man enough to handle the brick!

Seriously, though, I've thought about testing the full size .40 as a new duty weapon. We can use what we want, but we are issued G23s... and I don't do the best with them. A lot of snap in this package.

If I had to carry a duty weapon and could choose any gun in .40, the Glock 35 would be high on my list.

 

[96projectz24]

I love my G19 and my M&P...I can't give up either, lol!!