What does a M&P9 do better then a 3rd Gen Glock 19?

[Lucky Strike]

Getting a 9mm gun to put a MRDS on and trying to decide between these two. I'll be buying a used one so it seems like 3rd Gen glocks are cheaper/easier to find. Just trying to identify the differences between the two so I can decide if it's worth it for me personally to spend more on an M&P. I know the M&P should have an ergonomic edge. I've got pretty limited experience shooting either one (and both the M&P and Glocks i've shot were subcompacts) so I need to shoot ones with a full grip to see how they both feel for me.

Any other advancements/advantages the M&P would have over the Glock?

[Business_Casual]

Ambi mag and slide release, ergo grip and CT laser mount is better, metal mags drop free better.

B_C

[rsgard]

S&W is an american company, glock is austrian.

All things equal i try to buy USA

That said i own a glock because they offer a much better discount to firefighters.

[Buckaroo]

Ambi mag and slide release, ergo grip and CT laser mount is better, metal mags drop free better.

B_C

These would be my observations as well.

Buckaroo

[Bulldog1967]

IMO, has a better trigger than that suck-ass Glock trigger with the tongue.

[TriumphRat675]

Not requiring you to pull the trigger to disassemble the M&P is a non-trivial safety feature.

M&P's also have the option for a 1911 style manual safety if that floats your boat.

New M&P's are generally cheaper by $50-100 in my neck of the woods.

[calvin118]

In my experience, the M&P:

- Has noticeably less recoil
- Is slightly faster back on target
-Indexes with my hand better and allows me to find my grip, draw, and fire more quickly and confidently under pressure.
-Optional thumb safety is a big plus, and you can take it out and install factory plugs if you decide you don't like it.
-I prefer the DCAEK to a polished Glock trigger with (-) connector.

[ER_STL]

In comparing the M&P9 to the G17/19 and IMHO...

M&P pros:
1. American made.
2. S&W has fantastic customer service.
3. Ambidextrous controls, including an easier to reach mag release and a grippier slide release.
4. Adjustable grip fits more hands.
5. Better stock sights.
6. Handles recoil better than the Glock.

Glock pros:
1. Easy to support with a very simple design. Much easier to completely disassemble.
2. Parts available everywhere.
3. Slimmer design (M&Ps fit G20/21 sized holsters).
4. G19/23/32 is the ideal size for CCW.
5. Grip fits me fine and is preferred over the M&P.
6. More aggressive grip angle.
7. Tad lighter for carry.
8. MUCH better and more consistent stock trigger.

After owning an M&P9 for three years, I’m in the process of looking to replace it with a G17. I gave it plenty of time to convince me to sell off my G19 I’ve had for about five years and standardize on the M&P platform but was never totally sold.

[C4IGrant]

Ambi mag and slide release, ergo grip and CT laser mount is better, metal mags drop free better.

B_C

This is pretty accurate without getting into other stuff.

For me (someone that does a lot of low light and CQB type training), CT laser grips are KING. The CT laser grips on the Glocks suck for me. So for no other reason, that seals the deal.

With that said, if you find a good deal on a used G19, buy it up! It is one of the best (all time) defensive HG's.

C4

[kaltblitz]

Nothing.

I like both, but both have their advantages and detractions. The M&P offers two more rounds. From an armory stanpoint the Glock is a slightly simpler system and I would argue slightly more robust (especially with NY1 and OEM (-) connector) while the M&P offers more versatile ergonomics. I find both carry well, with a slight advantage to the Glock 19 in grip angle.