MP9 2.0 or Glock

Tenda has the M&P9 2.0 on sale for $499.99, as does Al Flaherty's
The big conglomerate (American place that took over my favorite store, S.I.R. years ago) whom isn't a site sponsor has them on for $529.99

Any other deals out there? I have a gift card for the store formerly known as SIR, but would rather buy from a sponsor.
 
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I had experience with Glock 17 Gen 3 and 4, and with S&W M&P 2.0 and I had to choose only one I would go with M&P 2.0.
You don't need to change anything with M&P. Decent sights, decent trigger. 4 sizes of grip back straps.

Ideally you would grab Gen 5 Glock and M&P 2.0 and shoot, we all have different hands and even straps work for us differently, and then pick one you like most or the one you shot better. If you can't do this - well, both are extremely reliable guns and both are safe bet. Just don't settle to Gen 4 and earlier Glocks, awful trigger and so-so sights.
 
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Whatever you can get the best deal on, i own most of the 9mm glock models and several m&ps. They both work and hit targets at 25m easy. I prefer the m&p 2.0 grips, but i really like the 19x.
 
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As far as I’m concerned, the Glock beats the m&p in every and any which way possible.
Compare the amount of people who use Glock over smith and Wesson, the numbers are staggering and there is a reason for that. Actually, many reasons.
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Interesting, I have smaller hands and find the M&P to be more comfortable. The extra grip
texture of the 2.0 is really nice too. I also like the very audible reset and find the trigger to be the same as the G19, if not a bit better. The Glock takes down in a way I prefer, however, that’s about the only thing I do. Ultimately, both pistols are well made and reliable. Just my opinion, I’ve owned both, but sold the G19.
 
I have a Glock 17 Gen 5 and my wife has the M&P9 2.0. I've put a few rounds through both. I find the S&W to be a little bit more comfortable in the hand and the grip texture is better, but after a few hundred rounds the slide release is still really stiff and the controls just don't feel like they're quite in the right spot for my hand. The shape of the grip on the Glock does not match my hand as well, but the controls are very easy to use and in the perfect spot. So... I find the S&W more comfortable to hold and the Glock more comfortable to shoot, if that makes sense. The triggers seem pretty much equal. They're both ambi (important to me as a lefty). They've both been reliable for us so far. Neither one is a clear winner - it really depends on which one fits your hand better.

One thing that I like about the Glock is mags are much cheaper and they're friggin' everywhere, plus it came with 3 mags instead of 2. But the S&W is a cheaper gun so the cost of the total package (pistol plus a few spare mags) is probably very close. There isn't even a clear cost leader.
 
I've shot both but dont own either. I personally do not like the grip angle of glocks but that is my preference. If you can, Id recommend seeing how both fit in your hand.
 
Before you buy anything get your hands on them and dry fire them. See what fits best in your hands and then consider the trigger.
If you can't get them both in your hands in a store buy both on sale or used, try them out and sell the loser for ammo.
I prefer the M&P for ergonomics, stippling, grip angle and definitely trigger. Both are more reliable than you will need, both are used in service. Yes the glock has a longer history but it's a block with a terrible trigger.
As mentioned the CZ p10 is another great one to look at in the same price range as is the Canik.
 
I bought the MP also. I've tried most of the Glocks, Sig and Berreta at a Colorado shooting range and ended with the MP. It's something about the grip, the way it holds. I was always told, get a gun you are comfortable with! It was the MP.
 
Just got back from the range and one of the novice shooters let me try his new M&P 2.0. I was quite impressed with both the trigger and the grip texture. I have had a M&P 1.0 and a Pro and sold them both, but I quite like this one much better and it was pretty accurate with my handloads.

He got it at Cabelas for $530 so I think he did OK.
 
I had a gen 4 17, worked great, another gen 4 did not eject brass very well, back in my face mostly, had a gen 5 17, did not eject well? I shoot a m and p 2.0 now it is flawless at 400 rds 5 different type of ammo. I have had a few 9mm pistols, my favorite striker pistol is a sig 320, or a m and p. I also like the sig 226 although it is a hammer fired, I guess the sig 226 would be my first choice if I could own 1 only.
 
I have both a S&W M&P9 2.0 and a Glock 17 Gen 5. Enjoy them both but the M&P feels much more natural in my hand. Feel the same way about the M&P45 2.0 compared to the Glock 21 Gen 4. That being said I prefer my Beretta 92FS over all of them.
 
Glock pistol ergonomics don't seem to be magnified for "less than large" handed people.

My first question is: do you find large gloves a snug fit or maybe even a little tight? My second question is: do you plan on using the pistol in a shooting sport like IPSC or IDPA?

Don't get me wrong, people with smaller than large hands can operate a Glock very well, but a better fit is much better at building confidence. Also, a poorly fitted pistol starts to aggravate the hand after shooting off a dozen mags in a day. Some of the ergo problems can be mitigated by aftermarket modifications, but if you plan on shooting a pistol sport like IDPA or IPSC then there are rules in place to prevent you from doing too much to your pistol.

I find medium gloves too tight, but large gloves are a bit loose. I find the squareness of the Glock grip catches me in the wrong part of the palm and causes discomfort. The M&P grip doesn't do that, it's a much more gradual radius at the grip corners. When on the clock I find it easier to maintain a positive and repeatable grip with an M&P, with a Glock it feels like I'm fumbling all the time. At the end of a match my hands feel fine with an M&P, not so much with a Glock.

So, if you have big hands and/or you just plink at the range then the Glock will probably work well for you. You can totally pimp it out into something that feels like it was designed just for you. But, if you have less than large hands (the majority of people) and you shoot many magazines in a day in a shooting sport I'd recommend the M&P.
 
I've owned and shot both Glock and M&P and feel that they are both great platforms. One thing in Glock's favour would be when buying holsters , mags and accessories due to the sheer popularity of Glock. If buying Glock I'd likely buy the 19x as I recently shot one and it was pretty sweet. My opinion is unbiased as I currently own neither brand but wouldn't hesitate to buy either.
 
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