Glock owner considering a switch to M&P

[CJ1]

I've been shooting Glocks for about the last 12 years. I like Glocks, but the ergonomics have always been somewhat lacking for me. After the trouble I've had with my Gen4 G17(persistant FT Eject malfunctions), I've been considering a switch to the M&P. I did get to shoot an M&P, and I liked it. It fit my hand better than the Glock, and I shoot it a little better, it also didn't malfunction unlike my Glock.

I'm just looking for opinions from M&P owners, preferrably those who also have experience with Glocks. Which do you like better between the two platforms? Are there any problems with M&P's that I should be aware of? Any other information I should consider?

Thanks!

[strangedays]

I used to shoot Glock then went to the XD when it came out then picked up the M&P and have never liked a handgun out of the box more. Truth is there is much to like about the M&P and with more after market parts making their way to the market it is much better than the glock. A big plus is not having the plastic guide rod like the glocks do. I have over 5,000 rounds through mine without a hickup. M&Ps are made in the USA unlike glock and XD so thats a good reason also.

[MTU_327PC]

Lot's of info on the M&P's on this forum. I used to have a Glock 20 and liked it. I miss it, but unfortunately the 20 & 21 are the only glocks that my hand remotely fits (Big hands). My M&P Pro has almost 8,000 rounds through it and hasn't had one single malfunction (knock on wood). It's stock, but I have future plans to throw in some Apex parts. There have been some issues with some M&P's, but it's not any different than any other firearm.

-Drew

[grumpy.old.1]

I switched from Glock to MnP for competitions. I still carry a G19 everyday and probably wont change. If it aint broke dont fix it.

The switch was made for a couple of reasons.

1. I like the ergonomics of the MnP better. Just fits nicer in my hands.

2. After shooting both makes with trigger jobs done on them I like the MnP trigger feel better.

I am just as accurate with either but the MnP just feels better and gives me that extra bit of confidence. Having that extra bit of confidence is well worth the switch.

[Wilsoncreek]

I own an M&P Pro and a full size I use for carry and competition backup. They are the best production guns I've ever shot.

Buy a 9L or a Pro and don't look back.

[G34 CORDY]

Not to be the one to chime in but I just bought a CZ Shadow Custom and that my friend is the best production gun I believe. Just my 2 pennies Try one and see if you dont put that m&p down. lol

Edited September 5, 2010 by G34 CORDY

[GrumpyOne]

Have you looked into STI's GP6-C?

[Aristotle]

When I first stated out shooting, it was with Glocks. Second month I bought a G17 and then a G35. I learned the more I tinkered, the more trouble I got myself into. I also found that it wasn't always so perfect. I traded up to a 1911 platform, and then an XD, which I still like. I picked up an M&P not very long ago. Right out of the box, it fit my hand better than the Glock or XD. My first time out, I shot it better than my XD and Glock, like putting on an old pair of shoes. It did shoot a little left, but it grouped tight, and recoiled better than the Glock and XD hands down.

There are so many things about the M&P that I liked over Glock. You can definitely tell that it received input by shooters, it's very well thought out. It covered most of the gripes I had about the Glock. If I could be picky, I only wish the take down lever folded away the breech like the XDm. Because it creates a natural support hand thumb rest that I really like about my XDm.

Other than that, the M&P is showing a lot of promise. So far it's been perfect the few times I've shot it. It's funny how a timer can make a gun choke, so I'd be interested to see how she holds up.

I've long since gotten rid of the Glocks, but I still have the XD, and now an XDm. But I am really liking the M&P.

[RH45]

Even though I never shot them a lot, I've had a few Glocks for years. A while back, I ended up getting a M&P .40 in a trade, and was pretty impressed that, right out of the box, it would run my "production" loads. With my Glock 35, I had to put in a reduced power recoil spring to get it to reliably run less than 140pf loads.

I took the M&P, and the Glock 35 to the range and shot a bunch of drills with both guns, and was really surprised to see that I always shot the M&P faster, and more accurate than the Glock.

I ended up buying a Pro, in 9mm, and ran the same drills with it against my Glock 34, and the edge went to the M&P again.

When Apex finally came out with their "competition" kit, a little while ago, I put a set in my Pro. Even though my trigger gauge says it doesn't break until 36 oz. it seems to feel a lot lighter. I have most of my 1911s, and 2011s set around 20 oz. and although I've never had an issue with them, yesterday, when I was at the range, trying some loads, I had the Pro going off a couple of times a little early, while "prepping" the trigger.

I'm planning to shoot the Pro for the rest of the year, now that I like the trigger, and forsee going up a class in production division.

[sierra77mk]

I went from a Gen 2 G17 to a 9-pro and love it.

Both have stock triggers/connectors and the M&P trigger feels better. Points better, balances better; just feels better.

The glock kind of feels blocky and top heavy to me now, not necessarily a bad thing, just different.

I don't know how I could stand shooting the glock with the pinchy trigger safety in the middle of the trigger for so many years.

My 17 has Dawson adj sights, A-grip fuzzy wrap around grip and an extended mag release and runs fine. M&P only needs Dawson sights and it runs fine too. The texture of the M&P grip is just right for me although I think someone is making a sandpaper type of grip for the backstrap insert.

I am seriously considering a small M&P for carry over a G23 or G27 mainly because of the thickness but a thumb safety is nice too.

BTW I was pointed in the M&P direction by a glock shooter who is now an M&P shooter. Seems like a lot of tupperware shooters are moving from Austrian to American plastic, including many big L.E.A.'s.

[Aircooled6racer]

Hello: I like the M&P's that I have shot but just don't like the radius of the trigger and how it pivots. I will stick with the Gen 3 Glocks since I can get parts and work on them myself. Thanks, Eric

[tackdr1ver]

Here's my $.02:

I own three Glocks and I own 3 M&P's in different flavors. Since getting the M&P's, I haven't even considered using the Glocks. They are great shooting guns and they have all been 100% reliable for me using various factory ammo. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

[strangedays]

Hello: I like the M&P's that I have shot but just don't like the radius of the trigger and how it pivots. I will stick with the Gen 3 Glocks since I can get parts and work on them myself. Thanks, Eric

Are you trying to say you can't buy any parts or much less work on an M&P yourself? There is much flawed with your comment starting with Hello. JMHO

[want2race]

Glocks have never been comfortable for me to shoot. I have shot, can shoot, and will continue to shoot one as needed but I never look forward to it. Once I tried an M&P I was sold. The more I worked with it, the better it got and the better I was with it.

I handed it to a couple guys this weekend to check out the trigger and the thoughts on were quite good. "That's even good for a 1911 trigger..nevermind a plastic gun." It's been worked over pretty well but continues to run no matter how much I tinker with it.

I run the large grip insert, but I've thinned down the sides and made the back flat. Indexes like a 1911, even more so than before. I don't even notice the hinged trigger when shooting. Slide sits low on the hand, like a Glock so it's not top heavy (XD, Sig).

I've started promoting them so hard, I should be getting paid for it. I just really, really like the M&P's. After messing the borrowed 9Pro for 2 weeks, I bought a compact to carry.

[Classic_jon]

I just picked up an M&P Pro 5" in 9mm last weekend and so far am really liking it.

I will be shooting it at our weekly indoor match tomorrow night so we will see how I do in an actual match with it.

I have been shooting a .40 XD service 4" for the last year and a few months ago I borrowed a friends 4" M&P to classify in SSP and missed Expert by 1.07 seconds. Not too bad for only having shot that gun at the range once before that.