Glock 19 9mm or M&P .45c for CCW?

**AJM0617** · 08-12-11, 02:04

I am trying to decide between these two handguns. which one should I get for my main everyday carry? I have never shot a M&P handguns before but when I held it not too long ago, I am very confident that I will have no problem handling/shooting the M&P pistols. I've shot / owned several Glock pistols before. I used to own a Glock 22 (I sold it mainly because I don't wanna worry about another handgun caliber other than 9mm and 45 ACP) got a Glock 19 (I sold it to buy the Glock 17) then I sold (and regretted it) to get the Glock 17 Gen 4 (I sold it) because I really don't like the heavier trigger pull on the new Gen 4. so as of now I don't own any Glock pistol. I am battling if I want a 15-rounder 9mm or a 8-rounder 45 ACP. I thought about the Glock 30sf but I just don't really dig it. so I am mainly concentrating between these two handguns. all my handguns right now are full size service pistols. I can concealed all of my current pistols right now but there are just some times that I really don't feel like carrying a full size handgun. I like the Glock 19 because of my previous experience before. I've shot it accurately and it feels good in my hand. very nice size for a 15-rounder 9mm pistol. I also like (now) the M&P 45c because It's got a 4-inch barrel (not so small pistol. I don't like it too small) it feels great in my hand and IT IS A 45 ACP (legendary man stopper) If you guys have any opinions about these to handguns, let me know. It will help me decide. like I said, I am very familiar with Glock pistols, I can completely take it apart without any problems. but I heard a lot of good things about M&P pistols. and I really really like the overall size of the M&P .45c but I have zero experience with it.

Thanks in advance

**RagweedZulu** · 08-12-11, 02:30

Go with the G19. Or if you really like the .45 like I do, try the M&P 45C. No experience with it either, but it looks and feels good and with a simple trigger kit, could be the ideal carry weapon.

**rathos** · 08-12-11, 02:57

I say go with the glock. With modern ammunition the whole .45 vs. 9mm battle is out the door. Plus if you ever did have to use it I would rather have at least 30 rounds (15 in the gun and an extra mag) vs 16. You can never have too much ammo, but you can have too little.

Another edge the glock has is the trigger is pretty decent out of the box, whereas the M&P series is pretty mushy with not so positive reset unless you add the apex gear.

**opmike** · 08-12-11, 05:08

You already owned, shot well with, and liked the Glock 19.

Get the Glock 19.

Exploit the cheaper ammo cost and use it to invest in more training.

**AJM0617** · 08-12-11, 09:24

Originally Posted by opmike

You already owned, shot well with, and liked the Glock 19.

Get the Glock 19.

Exploit the cheaper ammo cost and use it to invest in more training.

Good point.. thanks

**Watrdawg** · 08-12-11, 09:59

I'm carrying the M&P45 Mid size and love it. I have no problems concealing it and I'm pretty accurate with it. It has functioned flawlessly through 2 classes and close to 2000 rounds so far.

However, since you have so much more experience with the G19 then I'd have to say go with the Glock.

**GermanSynergy** · 08-12-11, 10:26

Easy day: Glock 19.

**maximus83** · 08-12-11, 13:08

Just see which one feels better in your hand. Heh (

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First of all, I'd rethink your position on caliber (that .45 is a "legendary man-stopper"). Really few handgun rounds qualify as "legendary man-stoppers." All handgun calibers are a compromise, but with modern improvements in materials and performance, the differences between quality ammo among the leading calibers has shrunk. Basically good 9mm defensive ammo is pretty close to similar .45 ammo, although the .45 does a bit better on things like penetration of barriers, and obviously it makes a bigger hole. But testing has confirmed that with modern 9mm duty ammo, you are not really giving up enough performance to matter much, compared to .45 (see DocGKR's recommended loads in the Terminal Ballistics forum). And when you factor in that with many 9mm pistols, you have much higher capacity, it becomes pretty compelling to consider 9mm as an option.

Second, rather than comparing the G19 to an M&P45, I'd also consider the 9mm M&P's. If you want something compact, look at the M&P9c, which is a very reliable pistol, still gives you a great grip and 13 rounds (plus it can take the full-size 17rd mags for reloads), and is even easier to conceal than the G19.