Grip length G19 vs M&P9C

[CaptainDooley]

So I'm looking at moving into the 21st century (or at least the late 20th) and upgrading from my 1911 to a polymer wonder nine. I've narrowed it down to the G19 or the S&W M&P9c (if I could find one somewhere to fondle).

My question, since I can't find one, is if someone could tell me the length of the grip on the S&W with the extened mag baseplate on it so that I could compare that to the G19's length (heck, pictures would be swell if someone had both weapons).

I shot the G19 today and it was a decent fit, but I like that the M&P9's grip is a little slimmer (I held a full size today, but it's size increase over the G19 makes it a little too large - if I'm ditching the 1911 I want a smaller weapon), and as long as the compact with the extended mag isn't too much shorter than the G19, I would probably go with one of those...

[Gewehr3]

The M&P 9C offers a thumb safety which will offer a consistent manual of arms with the 1911, and offer a layer of safety against gun grabs, etc.

IMHO the M&P is a more flexible platform for concealment depending on the which magazine floor plate you use.

I found neither the M&P or Glock 19 carry as well iwb as the 1911, both are wide as bricks although much lighter.

[John_Wayne777]

The M&P compact with the extended baseplate in place is indeed slightly shorter than the G19.

As far as size goes, it works like this:

G26 < M&P9C < G19 < M&P < G17 < M&P 45 < G21

[CaptainDooley]

Thanks for the answers and advice.

I really wish I could find one locally, I really can't order one online without at least holding one first - and I don't want to dismiss it until I've checked it out. The G19 is just about on the cusp of being too short for me to get a decent grip on... I could probably still shoot it comfortably if it were a hair shorter... From what I can see from the Glock's specs, it's approximately 2.5" from the bottom of the trigger guard to the bottom of the baseplate - can anyone with an M&P9c give me a similar measurement?

[John_Wayne777]

2.213 inches from the bottom of the trigger guard (the area where it curves back into the frame) to the longest part of the extended baseplate.

1.408 inches from the bottom of the trigger guard to the bottom of the frame. The rest is the magazine and extended baseplate.

[CaptainDooley]

Awesome! Exactly the info I needed!

[HK45]

I prefer M&P over Glock in most cases but the Glock 19 grip length is just barely long enough for me and the M&P 9c is too short. I've got a pinky finger dangling with he M&P9c which doesn't work for me. Fortunately the full size M&P 9 is not all that big and carries very easily in my Raven Concealment holster.