Thinking of getting rid og g19 for M&P9

[rickp]

Hey guys,
I'm really on the fence about getting rid of my G19 3rd Gen for a M&P 9mm. The only issue is I ahve a butt load of support gear for the 19 including like 15 or so brand new mags. To top it off, I'm left handed so getting rid of holsters is almost futile.
my only other option is to just get the M&P and hold on to the G19.

What do you guys think, should I try and sell everything or should I get the M&P as an addition.

BTW, my other platform is a M&P .45. regardless of that I have to have at least 1 9mm for those few occasions when I do armed work. The state says the biggest caliber is a 9mm one can carry.

R.

[RagweedZulu]

What the hell kinda job do you have that mandates 9mm as the biggest round you can carry?

[rickp]

PSD within the state

[jeremy45]

I have actually been considering the same move. I would like to have a 9mm and a 45acp on the same platform and I do not really care for the Glock 45acp pistols. Also, I like the thumb safety option on the M&P's as well.

I do however shoot my 19 really well and am having trouble leaving it.

Can I ask what has you wanting to switch to the M&P?

Jeremy45

[spamsammich]

I'm having a tough time letting go of my G19. I shoot a FS M&P9 with a full DCAEK almost exclusively now and could really use the money a nicely equipped 3gen G19 could bring. But there is just something about the Glock that makes me keep it. If you can afford it, just get the M&P too. Make absolutely sure that it is a recent build so you're assured of getting the latest trigger bar, sear housing block, and sear spring for increased reliability.

[brushy bill]

My recommendation is keep the G19. With few exceptions, I've regretted every gun I've sold. With the "issues" current Glocks are experiencing, I'd stick with a known quantity and you have a nice amount of support eqpt for your existing pistol.

[Mauser KAR98K]

Rickp is right. Florida only allows a 9mm for armed private security. Correct me if I'm wrong, but does Florida also say the pistol must have a decocker, or do they still have a Glock waver?

I'd go for the M&P.

[Palmguy]

FL is only 9mm, .380 or .38spl for that type of work. Never seen anything about action type though...

[kartoffel]

FL is only 9mm, .380 or .38spl for that type of work. Never seen anything about action type though...

Wow, seems odd that restriction-free Florida would have a law like that on the books. A buddy of mine was once an armored car driver out in the midwest (Iowa, Nebraska? not sure) and he said all the company let them carry was .38 revolvers. Apparently it was a company policy, but I can see how that kind of thing could get fossilized as law, too.

[vigilant2]

Rick, I believe you should let me take it off your hands, I'm righty
but know a lefty that would probably be interested in the holsters. I'll
take the G19 and magazines . I think I'm not too far north of
you, will be glad to make trip . Really, I will.