First Purchase - Smith vs. Glock?

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Hey, first post here on the forum. I've been reading for a couple of months.

Anyway, I shot a handgun for the first time in my life last month. Since then, I've been to the range 4 or 5 times and have completed two basic pistol courses.

For my first purchase, I've narrowed the field to the Smith M&P 9mm (full size) and the Glock G19 (Gen 4). Can the more seasoned shooters share their opinions on accuracy, "shootability", etc.?

Thanks for your feedback!

Bob
 
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i would go with glock good company and all kind of toys you can get with it try going to www..glock talk.com
 
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Shoot them both and decide, its really as simple as that. Both are reliable, accurate well made guns. It doesn't matter how well others shoot them, they will not be there to shoot it if it is needed. It only matters how well you shoot them.
 
I agree with the above. It just comes down to your personal preference since they are both rugged, reliable and accurate. You really can't go wrong either way. (Whichever one you choose plenty of people will tell you you made the wrong choice!:evil:
 
Which one fits your hand better?

If anyone other than you (spouse? Child? ???), is going to shoot it regularly the interchangeable backstraps on the M&P 9 makes it very, very versatile when it comes to shooters with different sizes of hand while the long, rectangular Glock grips are unforgiving of shorter trigger reaches.
 
as far as looks go..smith...but they are both excellent well made pistols as far as reliability..so its up to you to decide not us
 
They're both very good guns. Both have their "bad" points and both have their "good" points.

It all comes down to personal choice and which you like best. I prefer Glock and own several, but I also own older Smiths (411 and 1006) and I'd have no problem owning and shooting an M&P.

I have a Gen4 and a Gen3 19 and both have been flawless. But the same is true for my 26, 27, 17, 20, 22, 23, 30SF, the two Smiths, the Rugers and my BHP.
 
I own both. S&W M&P 9mm compact and a Glock model 22 and a model 35 (40 cal). I like them both. The Glock has TONS of toys and accessories for it! If you love to tinker with your machines..then Glock has that market cornered. Smith also has some great products available for it as well..just not as many. However..it comes down to which pistol feels best in YOUR hand. I prefer the factory trigger on the Smith more than the Glock. Smoother and better feel..TO ME! I decided to install a Vanek trigger in my Glock..so now the trigger is extremely smooth. The Smith trigger is pretty darn smooth right out of the box!
 
You really can't go wrong with either one, but I recommend the Glock over the M&P.
The trigger is nicer on the Glock and the overall feel seems better IMO.
 
Just my opinion - I like the feel of the M&P better than the Glock, as well as the stock trigger on the Smith. And the fact the Smith is American owned and made is another plus. But, I'm not buying it, nor am I firing it.

Whatever fits you the best. Would be a good choice either way.
 
Accuracy=probably the same.
Ergos= Smith
Simplicity=Glock
Takedown=Glock
Finish=Glock
Trigger=Glock!!

I like the grip and the slide release better on the M&P but that's about it. Glock wins.

I own both. Go with the Glock. Practice pointing and shooting with it and the grip angle will become natural for you.
 
I have both, the FS M&P 9mm, and a Gen 2 G19.

Aesthetically (if looks matter to you) the M&P wins everytime.

I personally like the M&P more. The ergonomics are much better, and I find the grip angle of the M&P to be better (for me). I will say though, that the trigger reset on the Glock is much better than the M&P's.

For accuracy, they are a tie, you won't notice a difference (if they both fit you well). For shootability, I give the edge to the M&P. But again, I prefer the M&P's ergonomics and that is a big factor in 'shootability'. My sights come back on target a fraction of a second faster with the M&P than with the Glock (and I prefer the 3-dot stock sights of the M&P over the U-dot of the Glock, but sights are changeable).

Either way, you can't go wrong. Most ranges that rent pistols will have both of these offerings available. Go rent each, and decide which one you like better.
 
Thanks for all the feedback! Definitely leaning towards the Smith. Forgot to share that I can get a new Smith for $470 whereas the G19 (Gen-4) would run me $550.
 
Just another vote for trying both and getting whichever fits your hand best. The S&W is newer so it will be a bit longer until there are as many 'toys' for it as for the Glock (remember, Glock's been here since the early 80's.)
I have both a G23 and a S&W .40 FS.
The S&W fits my hands better, but both are fine quality.
 
Whats the purpose of your purchase and what is your experiance level?
If you want a lot of versatility with a long proven track record; well,...both companies have that.
What it's going to come down to is feel and that is a very individual thing.
Shoot them both and get a feel for them both, spend a hundred bucks in rental money before you invest in the one you like.

In the long run they both suck and you should buy a gen 3 G17 and IWB carry with a 30 round mag in your back pocket or your sexuality is really in question...
geeze the stuff newbies ask....



you know I'm kidding .......not!
 
I own three M&P's and six Glocks. I am very familiar with Glocks and their function, parts, and disassembly and have owned them on and off since the mid 90's. For the past 4 1/2 years, I carried a gen3 Glock 23, which I had modded, for both open and concealed carry. And for the past six months, I have been in the process of re-evaluating my carry guns, especially my primary EDC gun, and have redefined it to be my M&P 9 Pro Series with the 4.25" barrel. I shoot this gun very well... better than any of my Glocks. However, I still would and do on occasion, carry a Glock.

Both of these guns are fine pieces and have their pros and cons some of which are personal and some general. Your best friend is how a gun works for you. Providing it is a quality product, is reliable, and has what you need, then how it works for you is what counts.
 
Honestly for a first handgun that's fun, accurate and inexpensive to shoot I'd recommend a .22 like the Browning Buckmark. I realize it isn't on your list and no one has nudged you off the path yet but as someone who was given good instruction from the start rimfire is where to start.
 
sammyspizza said:
Accuracy=probably the same.
Ergos= Smith
Simplicity=Glock
Takedown=Glock
Finish=Glock
Trigger=Glock!!

I like the grip and the slide release better on the M&P but that's about it. Glock wins.

I own both. Go with the Glock. Practice pointing and shooting with it and the grip angle will become natural for you.
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I will say that I am a new born Glock-a-phile, but I have to say that the reputation Glock has with being easy to take down is way over rated. You have to hold the gun in an odd way, and the slide lock is almost impossible to 'pinch' with your index finger and thumb. Sigs have a much better take down, IMHO.
 
I've owned both, shot one competitively and carried the other on duty; go with a used LEO G17, for around 375, and buy half a case of 9mm. Go shoot.

You can learn any building stuff you might want to do for the 17, right here.
 
Thanks Skylerbone. A .22 is certainly in the near future due to the cost of ammo, etc. I shot a Ruger Mk III for the first time this past weekend and enjoyed it. I need to look closely at the Browning. Another I like that isn't quite as accurate is the new Ruger SR22.

If I had the necessary funds, I'd get a SIG P229. Maybe next year. :)
 
You have narrowed it down to two fine choices.
Both guns are rugged and reliable.
I am bias towards Glock because its what I started with, but have recently warmed up to the m&p.
I prefer the trigger of the glock over the m&p. The after market support for the glock is huge. I'm more accurate with the glock than the m&p.
The m&p does have great ergos and is a fine looking gun. Either one will serve you well.
All this is just my opinion, and subjective.
You should get to a range and try out the guns you are considering. What shoots well for me may not shoot well for you. What I consider to be a good trigger may be terrible for you.
Also as some one above mentioned Hickok45 on you tube is a great source of information, as well as seeing both guns live so to speak.
 
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