Glock vs. M&P

[luteai]

Well I've shot both and cannot decide which I should adopt. Is there a reliability issue for the gen 3 Glock 19 or the M&P compact 9 that I should be looking at? 

[Bean Counter]

I had a slide rail bust on a Glock once. Older I get the more revolvers I purchased... until they all sank on a ship at sea suddenly..

[WA hunter14]

i carry a m&p 9 shield everyday every where i go even around my house. I carry it with a 10 dollar inside the waist band holster and I can go hours without even noticing it. I have never had my 9 jam and they are insanely accurate!! I had the same two options I was considering when I went to buy a CCP and im very happy i went with the M&P

[WA hunter14]

I even carry a spare mag in my pocket with my knife and keys and It never bothers me

[fishngamereaper]

If I had to chose it would be glock. But I'm a SIG guy so I wouldn't have to choose. Have you tried the SIG 320. 

I've never liked the way the m&p was designed. IMO.

[craigapphunt]

both are excellent you cant go wrong with either. but if you have to choose ask yourself which did you shoot better and which one felt better in your hand. 

[coachcw]

my kid has a m&p 40 he loves it. accurate gun . I'm a berretta guy px4

[buglebuster]

Here is my setup

[coachcw]

makes sense with those panties !

[TheSkyBuster]

Wow,  that is some ugly carpet!

The M&P and the Glock are both good choices.  And 9mm is an inherently reliable round due to the slightly tapered case.  Reliability should be excellent on both pistols   My opinion is that the Glock is a little harder on brass. (Shouldn't matter if you don't reload) but the Glock has an edge as far as service life and finish durability ( shouldn't matter Unless your shooting 10,000 rounds a year.)  the M&P gets the thumbs up due to being made in America by a company with absolutely amazing customer service.   That being said the G19 is my favorite 9mm and the one I carry the most.   

[thinkingman]

M&P 9 for the grip angle alone.
Add the thumb safety and it's an easy decision.

[Bofire]

  I carry two glocks, one reason is the thumb safety on the M&P.

Carl

[hunthard]

Glock.

[jburkett]

Here is my setup

Wow mike!  I vote glock  I carry mine all day every day and forget that it's behind me after about ten minutes

[Tiger1358]

Well I've shot both and cannot decide which I should adopt. Is there a reliability issue for the gen 3 Glock 19 or the M&P compact 9 that I should be looking at?

Both are equally reliable. I know for sure you like one better than the other, you're just worried that the one you like might have issues in the future. NOPE. Both are fine handguns and you should go with the one that you like

[EmeraldBullet]

I agree with the sig guy. That being said, I would definitely choose M&P over glock. I personally feel the glock brand is overvalued and has long term durability issues. This is my singular opinion however.

[luteai]

Thanks for all the input fellas.  Glock is slightly more accurate for me, M&P feels like an old friends hand shake though.  I do reload so using lead vs. fmj/plated bullets gives the M&P my thumbs up.

[fish vacuum]

I've owned/carried glocks for a long time and I carry an M&P for 40 hours a week. They're both good. The M&P feels a little nicer in hand and feels slimmer on the belt.
I don't remember seeing or hearing of any issues with the M&Ps at the range.

[MacAttack]

I carry two glocks, one reason is the thumb safety on the M&P.

Carl

You can get the shield without the safety, I have one. It is a great gun and I am actually looking to sell...probably less than 50 rounds through it, reason for selling, I want to get the Walther PPS M2.

[actionshooter]

Good info

[JimmyHoffa]

There were a couple police depts. (Honolulu and someplace else) that were ditching their M&Ps.  Claim was something like the trigger being too smooth, couldn't distinguish between start or end of travel--especially in high stress situation, and they were having too many accidental discharges.  Articles might still be floating around.

[hollymaster]

I had a slide rail bust on a Glock once. Older I get the more revolvers I purchased... until they all sank on a ship at sea suddenly..

 

[irish52084]

Having owned and carried both I can honestly say they're equal in all functional aspects. I preferred the M&P because it felt better in my hand and I liked shooting it more. I will say that I don't like the grip angle on Glocks but I shoot them really well despite it.

[craigapphunt]

I will say I love the reset on my glock 17 trigger makes for better follow up shots.

[nutntoit]

I have both and they both have advantages and disadvantages. Here is how I look at it. Glock has a better factory trigger (in my opinion) m&p is more comfortable in the hand. Both have great aftermarket support. I trust my life to both guns everyday. I carry a 9 shield and have a glock 19 for my winter carry/home defense gun. I had a full size m&p 40 and loved it. It had a full apex trigger kit and was awesome. I sold it because I shot the Glock better and it filled the same role. You can't go wrong with either. Look into cost of accessories you want and that could help you decide. M&P magazines aren't cheap.

[C-Money]

Thanks for all the input fellas.  Glock is slightly more accurate for me, M&P feels like an old friends hand shake though.  I do reload so using lead vs. fmj/plated bullets gives the M&P my thumbs up.

I really like the M&P, great choice!

[T-Dozzer]

Have had both. Glock seems more accurate & has a better trigger IMO. Got rid of the m&p.
A G19 & G26 are my main carry guns.

[sled]

Here is my setup

oh my!

[sled]

Never had a reason to shoot other than a glock.

[Buzz2401]

I always try to buy American but I like shooting my glock better then the M&P I sold.  We shoot M&P's at work and they are a lot better now then when they first came out.

[JoeE]

I've been carrying the same Glock 21 on duty for the past 13 years with zero problems.

My vote is for the Glock.

[fish vacuum]

Here is my setup

oh my!

I just now looked at that pic and noticed the details. Wtf.

[Mongo Hunter]

Ive shot both and prefer the Glock. nothing really wrong with the M&P I just like the trigger on the Glock more. Plus I think there is more out there in terms of customization and accessories for Glocks. I carry a 26 everyday, only changes I made were a 2 shot mag extension and Trijicon HD night sights. HATE Glock sights, swap them out immediately.

[T-Dozzer]

Ive shot both and prefer the Glock. nothing really wrong with the M&P I just like the trigger on the Glock more. Plus I think there is more out there in terms of customization and accessories for Glocks. I carry a 26 everyday, only changes I made were a 2 shot mag extension and Trijicon HD night sights. HATE Glock sights, swap them out immediately.

Agreed on the stock sights. I just order the gun direct & have the factory install the aftermarket sights.
Glock has a good discount if you work in law enforcement or EMS.

[Lincoln4]

Ive shot both and prefer the Glock. nothing really wrong with the M&P I just like the trigger on the Glock more. Plus I think there is more out there in terms of customization and accessories for Glocks. I carry a 26 everyday, only changes I made were a 2 shot mag extension and Trijicon HD night sights. HATE Glock sights, swap them out immediately.

Agreed on the stock sights. I just order the gun direct & have the factory install the aftermarket sights.
Glock has a good discount if you work in law enforcement or EMS.

The S&W discount is even better...