The deciding factors were:
Grips better than the glock. Trigger better than then M&P. Comes with 3 magazines. Priced cheaper than both the glock and m&p at my local store.
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- Fri Jul 18, 2014 6:45 pm
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: Need advice for new handgun
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Thanks for all the replies and helpful info that you guys provided. It really did help and got me to look at things on all handguns I wouldn't have thought of. While neither of these two guns are off my list, and through all my research I have added quite a few more that I would like to own in the future, the newest addition to my collection is the FNH FNS 9 for $518+tax.
The deciding factors were:
Grips better than the glock. Trigger better than then M&P. Comes with 3 magazines. Priced cheaper than both the glock and m&p at my local store.
The deciding factors were:
Grips better than the glock. Trigger better than then M&P. Comes with 3 magazines. Priced cheaper than both the glock and m&p at my local store.
- Sun Jul 06, 2014 1:49 am
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: Need advice for new handgun
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Re: Need advice for new handgun
Thanks for the replies. Going to try to get back to the range tomorrow and rent the G19, and maybe re rent the m&p so i can get a side by side comparison.
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In reply to aaangel, Chevy, hands down. Love my truck..even though it was made in Canada
- Sat Jul 05, 2014 6:56 pm
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: Need advice for new handgun
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Need advice for new handgun
Before I start, please don't shoot me for causing any debates on which is better. I have tried to narrow it down myself, but both are damn good pistols and if I could get both I would..but unfortunately i can't. So...Glock 19 or S&W M&P 
. I chose these 2 because out of all the firearms ive looked at and considered, these 2 are probably the ones id most likely shoot at the range and actually train with.
Current CCW is a 1911 Govt. No issues in concealing it, want something a little lighter, and hopefully more comfortable to carry in the summer.
~M&P would be a full size, as I do not like the grip on the compact.
~The 19 gen 4 fits my hand really well, but around me seems to cost more than the M&P.
My concerns with the M&P is the trigger. I have read and seen many video reviews that just bash the trigger. I personally didn't have an issue with the one I shot, but it was a range rental, so theres no telling how many rounds have gone though it. The reset is hard to feel/hear, but once I learned how far forward it was, I just did it by feel of my trigger. Not a big deal, but coming from a 1911, I like that felt reset.
With the Glock, I haven't shot a 19 yet(shot a 17 years ago) so, i don't know how the trigger is, but it seems most people love it. The one thing I am wondering is if there is a big difference between the gen 3 and gen 4. Mainly grip angle. I have held both, but most the gun stores I have visited either have a gen 3 or gen 4, so I cant compare side by side. The range has a Gen 4 to rent, so I would like to know if they are similar because I'd hate to shoot and like the gen 4, buy a gen 3 and turn out to not like it.
Again, not trying to turn this into a Glock M&P debate, I just can't make up my mind on which to buy, so I figured I would ask the people that carry in the same state as me. All comments, criticism, and other gun options are welcome. Oh, Im working with a $600 budget. Can get gen 3 glock 19 or M&P for $499 cheapest I found.
. I chose these 2 because out of all the firearms ive looked at and considered, these 2 are probably the ones id most likely shoot at the range and actually train with.Current CCW is a 1911 Govt. No issues in concealing it, want something a little lighter, and hopefully more comfortable to carry in the summer.
~M&P would be a full size, as I do not like the grip on the compact.
~The 19 gen 4 fits my hand really well, but around me seems to cost more than the M&P.
My concerns with the M&P is the trigger. I have read and seen many video reviews that just bash the trigger. I personally didn't have an issue with the one I shot, but it was a range rental, so theres no telling how many rounds have gone though it. The reset is hard to feel/hear, but once I learned how far forward it was, I just did it by feel of my trigger. Not a big deal, but coming from a 1911, I like that felt reset.
With the Glock, I haven't shot a 19 yet(shot a 17 years ago) so, i don't know how the trigger is, but it seems most people love it. The one thing I am wondering is if there is a big difference between the gen 3 and gen 4. Mainly grip angle. I have held both, but most the gun stores I have visited either have a gen 3 or gen 4, so I cant compare side by side. The range has a Gen 4 to rent, so I would like to know if they are similar because I'd hate to shoot and like the gen 4, buy a gen 3 and turn out to not like it.
Again, not trying to turn this into a Glock M&P debate, I just can't make up my mind on which to buy, so I figured I would ask the people that carry in the same state as me. All comments, criticism, and other gun options are welcome. Oh, Im working with a $600 budget. Can get gen 3 glock 19 or M&P for $499 cheapest I found.