Glock 17 or S&W M&P 9mm?

[Crazy Coot]

I currently have a Glock 17. I like it but I'm just not in love with it. I also have a S&W Shield that I use for conceal carry and I love it. The ergos of it are much better to me than that of the Glock. I'm considering selling the Glock 17 and getting a full-size M&P 9mm.

For those of you that have experience with both the Glock 17 and the S&W M&P 9mm, which do you prefer and why?

 

[njl]

I don't own any M&P's but have shot them. I think they have better ergonomics, but I like Glock's simplicity and got hooked long ago on shooting GSSF...so nearly all my autos are Glocks, and my S&W's are all wheel guns or rimfire

 

[jgh4445]

M&P took the place of my Glock. Just feels a whole bunch better to me. I also like the three grip sizes it offers. Even though I have really big hands, the medium grip feels good to me. It functions flawlessly although so did the Glock. Guess it just came down ti the ergos. The MP9 feels a lot more like my favorite, the 1911, than did the Glock. Happy with my decision.

 

[tercel89]

I have had both Glock 17 and the M&P 9mm. Right now I still have my Glock 17 . It is my favorite pistol in the world becaue of it simplicity and parts can be found almost anywhere. They have great rust resistance. They can be COMPLETLY stripped down to all parts and pins with only a punch or a nail.
The M&P is good but you need special tools like a roll-pin punch and hammer to detail strip them down since they have roll pins.
I have a M&P Shield but if I had to choose between the regular M&P 9mm and Glock 17 I'd choose the Glock 17 !
Plus the Glock has an awesome trigger reset and lots of parts available to make that trigger even better.

 

[CNobbe]

I'd go Glock 17, as I just hate the M&P trigger out of the box. The M&P feels better in the hand to me.

Both well proven guns, shouldn't have any worries with either of them.

 

[justice06rr]

I've shot both pistols. I have owned the M&P9 and 40 full size, and Glock 19 and 23 models. Overall I like the ergonomics of the M&P's. Nothing wrong with Glocks, they are great pistols.

Its a matter of preference. I like the extra options/features that are on the M&P's (eg. thumb safety)

 

[M1key]

Smith has no chambered round indicator or way to tell if it is ready to fire. If it did I would probably own a few. For a range gun it would be fine with a little trigger work.

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[NWcityguy2]

M&Ps have a witness hole, which can be used to look into the chamber as see if a round is loaded. I truly dislike the stock M&P trigger, but think it is slightly better with the Apex sear compared to a Glock with a new trigger bar.

They are both good guns. Accuracy will likely go to the Glock. If you buy an M&P, avoid the factory night sights, as they fall apart quite regularly. I have seen several examples where the white around the tritium vials came out within a few hundred rounds.

 

[tarosean]

Flip a coin or buy the one that feels best to you..

(Ive owned both)

 

[JDR]

I own a Gen3 17 but I'm familiar with the M&P and I wouldn't trade the Glock for it. However, I think that the Walther PPQ M2 beats either gun, and any other 9mm polymer-framed, striker-fired service pistol.

 

[M1key]

M&Ps have a witness hole, which can be used to look into the chamber as see if a round is loaded.

I know that. What if it is middle of the night? Turn on a light? What if that is counter intuitive? With Glock you can at least feel the raised extractor. Still don't like the fact that the trigger position is always the same. Again you can feel the Glock trigger is ready in the dark.

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[ATLDave]

If you want a safety (in the traditional sense, i.e., an external, manual safety), then the M&P can be had with one from the factory, and the Glock cannot. That made my decision for me when I wanted a plastic gun.

 

[Hangingrock]

I have both. Each pistol has its merits dependent on the users requirements and preferences.

Of the two I've owned the Glock G17 longer. There are those that complain about the grip angle. for myself I find it to be a nonissue. I will say that that grip in the hand feels more rectangular in shape. The use of cast bullets, some argue that cast bullets are a problem with the OEM barrel and opt for a aftermarket barrel with conventional rifling.

The S&W MP series pistol is their third polymer framed pistol design, with Sigma the first and second SW99 series a joint venture with Walther. The MP feels different in the hand due to its more ovular shape. The OEM triggering system I replaced with the Apex - Duty/Carry. There is one option on certain MP models I like which is the magazine disconnect feature. That's because I have a long history with S&W pistols going back to the nineteen-seventies.

Either way the choice is yours.

 

[LeonCarr]

Glock

 

[mgmorden]

I've got a Glock 17 and a S&W M&P 9L.

To me, the M&P just points better, and with Apex parts the trigger feels a LOT better to me too. The Glock I've also upgraded the trigger on with a new connector, springs, etc, but it just doesn't have as much "potential" for improvement IMHO.

If you take them apart it's hard not to appreciate the simplicity and engineering genius that went into the Glock, but when it comes to actually shooting them, I just plain prefer the M&P.

 

[tarosean]

but it just doesn't have as much "potential" for improvement IMHO.

I have Vanek custom triggers in my Glocks. As they sit they are far better than the Apex FSS unit I had in my M&P. However, these wouldn't exactly be safe to carry with two pound triggers, and are only on my Competition guns.

 

[psyopspec]

Glock 17 for personal familiarity, though either would do.

 

[NWcityguy2]

I know that. What if it is middle of the night? Turn on a light? What if that is counter intuitive? With Glock you can at least feel the raised extractor. Still don't like the fact that the trigger position is always the same. Again you can feel the Glock trigger is ready in the dark.

Proper training is the solution to both incredibly novice concerns you are raising. Especially fingering the trigger of a loaded gun right before or during a deadly force situation.

 

[cdk8]

Both are really nice firearms and formidable defensive weapons, IMO. Do you have a 3 or 4 gen G17? Do you use the gun frequently for range or target practice? Do you feel that the better ergos of the M&P results in better end shooting or is just more comfortable to grip?

I'm not a fan of how my USPs bite into my hand for longer durations of target shooting, but from a defensive standpoint I like this design as my hands tend to sweat when stressed and I think the aggressive checkering reduces the chance of the gun slipping or being pulled out of my hands. So if I am shooting hundreds of rounds in a range outing, I just wrap the grip in these after I wash the talc off them and it's as comfortable as can be...
http://www.amazon.com/Tourniquet-La...TF8&qid=1439326761&sr=8-7&keywords=tourniquet

 

[justice06rr]

Proper training is the solution to both incredibly novice concerns you are raising. Especially fingering the trigger of a loaded gun right before or during a deadly force situation.

Exactly.

One should not rely on the position of the trigger. Either do a brass check, or just know the condition of your pistol beforehand (chambered or not).

I actually prefer the Glock19 over the 17 for generic use. I don't feel you get much more accuracy with the G17, but that's just me.

 

[usfan]

I don't have a g-17, but i do have a 19 & 34. IMO, the smith M&P is a great bang for the buck. It is at least $100 less than the glock, for every bit as reliable & functional pistol. If you already like the m&p, you won't go wrong with it.

I'd probably keep the glock, too, but i know, finances come into the equation...

 

[jamal28]

If im not mistaken the newer m&p's ( November 2013 to present ) come with a better trigger.

 

[Girodin]

Honestly I think you owe it to yourself to give the VP a look. It has better ergonomics than the Glock. A better trigger and accuracy than the M&P (and the Glock). I have 9x19 pistols from more than have a dozen different makers. I REALLY like my VP 9. I thought it would just be another good gun when I bought it and almost had a little buyers remorse because I owned so many 9s what would I do with another. After buying it I walked out to the range and shot it side by side with the G17 I was carrying. All regrets evaporated and I've only grown fonder. The only complaint I have is the sights but that would be true of a new Glock or S&W so it's a push on that point.

If you are talking duty size 9x19s the hk VP9 is definitely worth consideration, particularly if you are looking to replace a Glock.

 

[bannockburn]

Between the two I would go with the S&W M&P mainly because for me it has much better ergonomics than the Glock.

 

[gregshake2]

If you buy a gun because they are simple to take a part and a lot of parts are available you are buying the wrong I buy A gun that doesn't need complete disassembly and parts available I owned guns for years that run just fine with out complete overhauls.Buy the right gun and you don't have to worry about parts