Torn between two 9mm's

[4fifth]

M&p

[cdnpuck]

Been There

I just went through the process over the last month as I bought my first 9mm semi auto pistol. In the end it came down to the Glock and the S&W. I shot both (among a few other brands) and liked both but ended up with a Glock 17 and I am very happy with my decision. Now all I think about everyday is "when can I get time away from work and go to the range!"

[paul0660]

I want a 9mm and have narrowed it down to these:

Glock 17 for $469 + tax and fees

Or

Smith&Wesson M&P 9mm for $509 +tax and fees.

I like the ergos of the M&P over the Glock, but I shoot both just fine. The Glock would come with three mags and has far more aftermarket support.

What do you guys think?

That is narrowing it down. In the end you will have a gun, and have ignored about 4 dozen other possibilities.

[LoadedM333]

I don't think you can go wrong with either gun. Go with the one you like best!

[Capybara]

I just returned from the gun shop to buy some stripped lowers and while I was there, I checked out the Glock 17 and 19, I have never even held, much less shot a Glock, call me late to the party. Nice guns and cheap too. I can see why everybody likes them. I can also see why a lot of people don't like the grip angle though, it is a little extreme and not super comfortable to me on first impression. I will return and actually shoot them soon, didn't have time today. Sometimes a gun that doesn't feel optimal in just handling will feel perfect when shooting.

[FUBAR]

I've had a Glock G17, G19, and G26. I've carried the G26 and G19 for almost 15 years. The grip was never comfortable but I just dealt with it because it did everything else extremely well. Then the Gen 4 came out so I got a G17 and a G19. The grip was a big improvement from the Gen 3. The circumference was smaller and the texture was much better. Then I shot a M&P 9mm. Grip felt great and functioned just like a Glock. Sold all my Glocks. Bought a M&P 9mm and M&P 9 Compact for carry. Some people have an issue with the trigger reset. Yeah, its nice at the range to hear/feel the reset but when I'm running drills, I release the trigger beyond the trigger reset. Just too much going on to focus on the trigger reset. Bottomline the M&P's are great guns. Accurate, fast, and reliable.