Glock 21SF versus S&W M&P Full SIze .45 ACP?

[patrick_ford]

I have a Glock 19. I love it. I wanted a larger .45 ACP. I did a lot of research and ended up getting a M&P .45 ACP. It shoots pretty good, seems to fit the hand well, but I am very hung up on the Glock 21SF idea. I guess I thought that the large grip frame would be an issue. I like shooting both.

Can anyone convince me that this weird nagging feeling to get a G21SF is just a waste of time?

Thanks,

Patrick

[Hazcat]

I have a Glock 19. I love it. I wanted a larger .45 ACP. I did a lot of research and ended up getting a M&P .45 ACP. It shoots pretty good, seems to fit the hand well, but I am very hung up on the Glock 21SF idea. I guess I thought that the large grip frame would be an issue. I like shooting both.

Can anyone convince me that this weird nagging feeling to get a G21SF is just a waste of time?

Thanks,

Patrick

NOPE!  You should get another new gun!

[CurrieS103]

You can never have enough guns...especially in .45 ACP

[m25operator]

Patrick as much as I love Glocks, unless your patient and a gambling man, I'd stick with the M&P strictly on the magazine issue, or availability there of. Even if you sell the one, mags are hard to come by, for Glocks, with no sure hope in the near future.

[MikeBjerum]

m25operator,

I just bought a M&P9 and am planning a 45.  S&W has a rebate program, and I chose the two extra mags.  However, when I went online to order a couple more (magazines are like ammo - you can never have too many) I see they are out, and MidwayUSA lists them as out of stock and not ok to back order.

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[ellis4538]

For me, the 21SF doesn't feel any good at all, in other words I wouldn't have one.  That is only my opinion.  But as Haz said buy a new gun!  And as MB said on his Podcast..."Buy all the Highcaps you can find!"  I think they will be great barter/trade material in the not too distant future.

JMHO

Richard

[tombogan03884]

I have a Glock 19. I love it. I wanted a larger .45 ACP. I did a lot of research and ended up getting a M&P .45 ACP. It shoots pretty good, seems to fit the hand well, but I am very hung up on the Glock 21SF idea. I guess I thought that the large grip frame would be an issue. I like shooting both.

Can anyone convince me that this weird nagging feeling to get a G21SF is just a waste of time?

Thanks,

Patrick

Why the HECK would we do a terrible thing like that, You seem like a nice enough guy, get the Glock as well, don't forget Para either The "Super Hog " Long slide with 14 rounds of .45 

[Rastus]

I have a couple of 1911's and an M&P in 45 and another M&P in 9MM.  One of the gunsmith's at USSA gave me a great trigger in both of them...set at 4.5 lbs...M&P is known for having the ability to slick the trigger up.  So..trigger is a consideration. 

There are three grip profiles to fit your hand better in an M&P.  This grip profile allows a Crimson Trace addition that is a lot slicker than you can get in a Glock.

The same gunsmith told me because of the machining that everything is exactly the same part wise...so if you disassemble several M&P's and throw them in a box and shake them they will come back together the same way the went to pieces...if you know what I mean. 

I've put 500 or so 45 rounds down range and the same amount of 9MM rounds with no failures.  I've seen a lot of M&P's run at USSA and I haven't noticed a failure yet.  The M&P's are a bit less expensive than Glocks and most 1911's...save the money buy ammo or another gun. 

Now...if on I could get such a trigger in an SR-9......

[Ksail101]

I dont think I have wrote about my love affair with the 21SF on here. I think I have only manifested it in my own head. I think it is the greatest thing since sliced bread. And would own one right now if food for the next month wasnt so damn important.

[Rob10ring]

I dont think I have wrote about my love affair with the 21SF on here. I think I have only manifested it in my own head. I think it is the greatest thing since sliced bread. And would own one right now if food for the next month wasnt so damn important.

I feel that way about the 30SF