Size of firearms

[wp50]

I have a g19 gen 3 and am looking for a full size semi auto. Am I missing something of is the g19 almost the sand size as a full size m@p. doesn't seem like there is much difference. I am a newbie at handguns.

[morrcarr67]

The M&P is about 3/4 of an inch longer. 1/2 an inch taller and it's barrel it 1/2 an inch longer too.

Those numbers don't look like much but it means that the M&P is about 10% bigger.

[wp50]

Does that help with recoil?

[morrcarr67]

Does that help with recoil?

It might.

There are a lot of factors when it comes to felt recoil.

If that is an issue for you I would highly recommend renting one at a range or going to a CalGuns Shot and maybe you'll get lucky and someone will let you shot theirs.

[wp50]

It's not for me but I think the g19 might be snappy for her

[missiontrails]

I have a g19 gen 3 and am looking for a full size semi auto. Am I missing something of is the g19 almost the sand size as a full size m@p. doesn't seem like there is much difference. I am a newbie at handguns.

The G19 is a "tweener"... not really full size, not a compact.......that's why I don't recommend it to friends......its great for carry/CCW though........ buying a G17 or M&P doesn't make much sense if you have the G19, those two are not a significant step up in size. You might as well go CZ 75, Beretta, 92/M9, P226, P30L, G34 if you want a real size jump.

[Glock_9mm]

I think your pretty safe any where in the 9mm arena. The G 19 is not what I would call a snappy gun, even the G 26 is manageable for my son. Look for a Gen 4 if possible so you have the option to change the backstraps. They are a bit more pricey, plus you need to do the Single Shot Exemption, but you get an extra mag when compared to the Gen 3. As mentioned above, try before you buy if possible.
Scott