notsorichguy
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I've shot 3 different glocks, and then walked away feeling ok about them but not "wow that was awsome"...
I shot an M&P and immediatly went to the g-store and bought one. I actually was at the range to try out a new .22 Buckmark I just purchased and 2 of my buddies brought out their toys. The ones that stood out for me were the M&P and a Glock 17, Like I said I went right back to town after the range session and bought the M&P, it just felt "right" somehow.
Here a glock 17c and an M&P are priced about $16 apart with the Glock being just a hair more expensive... What I'm tring to say is that price really didn't enter into the equation.
I still want to buy a glock, but if my M&P keeps on fulfilling my "needs" I don't think I will be able to afford to buy a glock! I spend too much on ammo as it is!
You pretty much have to go with what you like or feels right. The M&P was right for me, it may not be for you.
If you have the facilitys available to you, go to a range where you can "rent" some to try. I have gone to The Wild West Shooting Centre" in West Ed Mall. I like their program. You pay a user fee, buy the ammo you want to shoot (9mm, .40 or whatever you want.... you can even mix and match) and then you have the option of any pistol or revolver they have in that caliber.
This makes it very easy to choose your next pistol when they have 5 or 6 (sometimes 10) different models in 9mm to choose from. The best part is you can shoot before you buy, how many times have you bought and then regretted your choice as it didn't live up to expectations? I've been there and it sucks. Some times grip feel is not enough.
Good luck with your next purchase!
I shot an M&P and immediatly went to the g-store and bought one. I actually was at the range to try out a new .22 Buckmark I just purchased and 2 of my buddies brought out their toys. The ones that stood out for me were the M&P and a Glock 17, Like I said I went right back to town after the range session and bought the M&P, it just felt "right" somehow.
Here a glock 17c and an M&P are priced about $16 apart with the Glock being just a hair more expensive... What I'm tring to say is that price really didn't enter into the equation.
I still want to buy a glock, but if my M&P keeps on fulfilling my "needs" I don't think I will be able to afford to buy a glock! I spend too much on ammo as it is!
You pretty much have to go with what you like or feels right. The M&P was right for me, it may not be for you.
If you have the facilitys available to you, go to a range where you can "rent" some to try. I have gone to The Wild West Shooting Centre" in West Ed Mall. I like their program. You pay a user fee, buy the ammo you want to shoot (9mm, .40 or whatever you want.... you can even mix and match) and then you have the option of any pistol or revolver they have in that caliber.
This makes it very easy to choose your next pistol when they have 5 or 6 (sometimes 10) different models in 9mm to choose from. The best part is you can shoot before you buy, how many times have you bought and then regretted your choice as it didn't live up to expectations? I've been there and it sucks. Some times grip feel is not enough.
Good luck with your next purchase!
