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June 21, 2012, 07:11 PM | #1 |
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Glock 23 or S&W M&P .40 FS
I am looking into getting a G23 or a M&P .40 fullsize. I know the size difference is minimal between the two. I know they are both really good guns. I am looking for info from those who own one of the two mentioned or both. Pro's,cons of each. I have a G19 so I am familiar with the Glock platform. But as I mentioned I am looking at the .40 in each. I have shot both and they both shoot well. I don't own a M&P but I like the looks of the gun and it feels great.
I will be happy with either choice, but I am looking to the owners of these two to compare pro's and con's of each gun. If you own both even better. If it is not to much to ask, can you list your likes or dislikes of the said guns? I just want to get all my info together to make a informed decision. I am a very experienced shooter and shoot most platforms very well. I will use this gun for some competition, range time and home defense as well. I have a HK USP .40 FS and that is one nice gun and a great shooter. I have worked with my wife and youngest daughter on this platform, but looking to a more simple and easy to use choice like the Glock and M&P in case they also need to pick up the gun in self defense. They both like the ease of use of the G19, so this is another reason I want to pick up one of these in .40.
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I have had both; currently only have the G23. For me the grip angle of Glocks really helps minimize the 'snappy-ness' of the 40 round. So, my splits on the shot timer are always better with 40 caliber Glocks than other pistols. Hence, nowadays the only 40s I have are Glocks.
It may not be the same for you but that's what I've found...
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I have an M&P .40 and had a Glock 23 in the past. I no longer have any Glocks, I do have three M&Ps with a fourth coming in July. The grip angle on Glocks is all wrong for me, and that trigger safety bites my finger enough that Glocks are unpleasant to shoot. I carry my M&P full size pistols in an Aker leather OWB holster, my Shield in a Garrett Industries Silent Thunder OWB (not a big fan of IWB, can you tell? :-)
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June 21, 2012, 07:59 PM | #4 |
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I just bought both the G23 and the M&P COMPACT both in .40. Bought the Glock first and really liked it then I bought the S&W and prefer it over the Glock. I can group better with the Smith for some reason and it just feels better overall.
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June 21, 2012, 08:18 PM | #5 |
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Thanks this is exactly what I am looking for in the responses. People giving their own reasons for why they like one better than the other. Keep it coming.
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June 21, 2012, 08:47 PM | #6 |
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glock 23 or M&P .40 fs
I have been carrying the M&P for 3 years. Love the gun, love the fit. Have fired over 1000 rounds. Never had a misfire, and it will eat anything I feed it. The only up grades I have done is to have Truglo TFO sights installed which for these old eyes made shooting alot easier. I wouldn't trade it for all the Glocks in the world.
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I will throw out the Springfield Armory XD40 as well. That was my first handgun purchase and still my go-to gun. I have countless rounds thru it and have never had a failure of any kind with any brand. The grip safety isn't such a hit with a large portion of this forum, but being that it was my first firearm purchase and something that my wife had to feel comfortable with having around the house, I found the extra bit of safety features to be a bonus in my case. I actually went into my LGS dead set on buying the M&P40 and after speaking with the sales guy (who personally owned a M&P40), I walked away having purchased the XD. The only feature that the M&P had that I wish the standard XD had was the adjustable grip sizes for my wife to feel more comfortable with (the XDM comes with them). Any way you look at it, you will be buying a quality handgun, but dont discount the SA XD series until you try it, it may just be the exact thing you are looking for!
And ultimately, I may end up purchasing a M&P 9mm later on down the line anyway for the exact qualities I spoke of earlier (adjustable grips and the M&P has a 4.25" barrel as opposed to the 4" barrel of the XD). As for the Glock, I had shot several previously and I already knew that they weren't right for me. So head to the store and play around with a few different guns to see what suits you best! One of them will be a match made in heaven ! |
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^^^^ because they have the cheapest price?
EDIT: this comment was directed towards a Glock fanboy comment which has since been removed/erased. Last edited by Kevin_d77; June 23, 2012 at 11:55 AM. |
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The Gen 4 Glock in 40S&W area pleasure to shoot. I know they had a rocky start but they really got it right with the Gen 4. G23 is my vote.
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having owned both
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June 23, 2012, 10:34 AM | #11 |
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M&P
Well, can't really go wrong with either. For your situation the M&P might have its benefits. You mentioned your wife and daughter shooting it. The capability of swapping out the backstraps might be nice, I'll assume you three have different sized hands. To me, the M&P is also much more comfortable to hold. Since the round does have a lot of felt recoil the more comfortable grips might be more forgiving for your wife and daughter? Just a thought. Also, M&P gives you the option of a manual safety.
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June 23, 2012, 10:52 AM | #12 |
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I love the way my G23 handles the .40, it is amazing how well it shoots.
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I really like the ergonomics of the M&P line. VERY comfortable pistol for those of us who don't like the swept angle on a glock grip, but want something striker fired.
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I wanted to like the M&P 40 but it just didn't work in my hands so I sold it.
Surprisingly the G23 works very well for me. I also think the G23 handles recoil better than the M&P.
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When I was in the market for a plastic gun I tried both. The Glock felt more like a block-like holding a 2"x4". To be fair, I'm not a very big guy and my hands aren't exactly large, but I definitely prefer the M&P. Not to say the Glock isn't an excellent gun, because it is, but it just didn't fit me as well as the M&P.
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I have a Glock 21 and a M&P 40. Different calibers but i shoot the M&P much better than i do the Glock. The high drastic tang and narrow grip of the M&P allows much more control for me than the Glock does. Having shot the Glock 22 and now owning a M&P 40 for me the M&P 40 is a very very soft shooting 40. I guess it boils down to comfortability.
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When I held an M&P, I considered getting one.
When I shot an M&P, I was glad I got the Glock. The Glock definitely has less muzzle flip for any given load. |
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That's a matter of grip, hand size, and personal opinion. Of the Glock 21 I own and the 22 i've shot my M&P has far less muzzle flip and is far more controllable.
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I've shot both, but have only owned the M&P40, along with a M&P9.
The G23 is a good pistol. No fuss, straight up Glock reliability. What sets the M&P apart is the better slide finish, and options such as thumb safety, interchangeable backstraps (now available on Gen4 glock IIRC ), and better overall ergonomics. I would give the slight edge to the M&P, not because i'm biased but because I felt it was the better out of the 2. I wouldn't hesitate to own a Glock, but given the choice I would go with the M&P. It just felt better in the hand overall. |
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The only 22 i've shot is a Gen 4. That's my point for me it's got more muzzle flip than my M&P 40.
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