Completely on the Fence over M&P vs Glock

I prefer a gen4 g17, feels a lot better in the hand, easier to point. I suggest you get your hands on both before buying. A half hour drive to a gun store can save you a big hasstle.

It's been a while since I held one, but if I can remember correctly... I found the m&p grip too thin, the trigger guard too cramped, and trigger too close to the grip, among other things..

But I got big hands, so I guess that's why I disliked it so much.
 
I personally like my Glocks, but I have never held an M&P. I'm afraid I'd fall in love with the M&P if I held it. I'm concerned about the durability, since i feed my Glocks anything. :D
Split the difference, get the XD.
 
ive been thinking about getting a g17, but i also like the m&p.
so i think ive decided to go g17 glock gen 4 and m&p40 so rather than doing the caliber exchange kits i have 2 different guns. little variety and down the road i can get the 9mm kit for the m&p and the g22 kit for the g17.

personally i already have a .22 pistol kit so i wouldnt consider another .22 pistol (i have a sig p220 in .45 and .22) and i dont really like the .22. it shoots really accurate when the slide is oiled really well and you use the highest velocity ammo you can find, but i just dont find it as fun to shoot.

im still a new shooter, so take my opinion for what its worth. just my 2cents
 
1A and 1B, you'll get both eventually so it really doesn't matter which you choose first. I've got a M&P9 Pro and have my sights on a G22 Gen4.

FYI, the M&P Pro models are approved for the IPSC production class (If you're into that). This means you get a longer sight radius when compared to the Glocks that are approved. Not a big difference but still a difference.
 
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And I would NEVER sell mine. Remember when you ask for opinions, you're going to get them.
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like I said, I would never buy a glock 21 because I cant get a good grip on it. Only reason. Glock 17 fits good, but if it is a none SF (short frame) I cant grip it anything bigger then glock 17.
 
i thought Gen 4 glocks were not compatable with AA conversion kits. i have a G34 with a 22 conversion in Gen3 and like it. i had the 22 conversion on for my kid because i forgot to bring my Cooey to the range, and he enjoyed it.

Edit: make sure your kit you get is the newer one.

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Will any conversion kit fit the new Gen4 Glocks?
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No. You must use a kit that is maked for use on the Gen4 frame. For example, 17/22 Gen4, (see picture). Kits are currently available for the G17/22 Gen4, G19/23 Gen4 and G26/27 Gen4 guns.DO NOT use any other Advantage Arms Conversion Kit on your Gen4 frame.
 
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Wow! Thanks for the opinions guys. I have to be honest, it didn't make things any easier. hah Like some mentioned, I think the most effective approach may simply be to select one with the expectation of purchasing the other later (for me it would probably be at least six months since I have a new rifle and a couple shotgun's I want to pick up).

I think I mentioned earlier, I have fired the m&p9. Have not even handled a glock though. In fact I dont think there are even any stores in London, ON that have glocks in stock or on display. Berretta's, S&W's, Sig's yes but not Glocks. Really don't feel like driving to Kitchener or Cambridge just to handle one on display though.

Let me ask this then. How many people find the .22 'conversion' kits to actually be worth the price for their intended use? I mean, we all know .22 ammo is ridiculously less expensive then 9 or 40 (or 45!!), but as far as firing .22 from the same frame as say 9mm or .40, do you think its worth it, or better simply buying a different gun? The intention has been to get as proficient as possible with one make while reducing costs as much as possible. .22 is so much cheaper to shoot but does not help with sight recovery given the recoil.

I'm almost thinking of just buying a .22 conversion for one my sigs since I already have half the investment and then just buying the glock or m&p as a 40 and purchase a conversion barrel and some mags.

Decisions, decisions.... :-(
 
I was okay with the Glock in my hands until I handled an M&P. I found the M&P pointed much more naturally for me and filled my palm up "just right". I don't think a person can really determine which will fit them better based on Internet consensus, you have to let the gun speak to you. The only way it's gonna do that is when it's sitting in your hand.

The reality is both guns are very popular and used by law enforcement worldwide. The Glock will have better aftermarket support since it's been out longer. The M&P backstraps have a more drastic effect on the grip so it's ergonomics are a bit more adjustable. Either one will handle many, many thousands of rounds for years and years without fail provided you care for it.

As for the .22 kit, I always depart from convention on that. I don't bother with them. I didn't buy a 1911 in .45 to shoot .22 through it, I bought a .22 to shoot .22 through it. People say "oh that's dumb you're crazy you should practice .22 through your centerfire all the time" but I've never had a problem switching back and forth between different guns.
 
I went through the same dilemma a year ago. I shot both the glock and m&p9 and ended up getting the m&p9 because like many others have stated it simply fit my hand better. With the m&p you also get 3 different size grips..
 
The issue is much tougher now than it was before the Gen4 Glock came out, the new Glock's ergos are a massive improvement over the old ones. I have been an M&P guy for the last few years (and 30,000 rounds in 3 guns) but in the past I've owned Gen 1 and early 3 Glocks and sold them because of the crappy ergonomics. All of that aside in your position I'd look at the Gen4 Glock AFTER confirming that the 22 top end will work with the Gen4. I don't shoot 22 so I don't know if the redesign changed anything on that front.
 
the new gen4 glock without any backstraps on it feels and points better then a 1911 for me and with the added benefit that all the controls are easily reached... the M&P is no different depending on what backstrap.

each to thier own, they are both good guns...
 
Good .22's are cheap, why pay just as much for a conversion kit. That's my line of thinking anyway.
 
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