I like Glocks better, but is there any reason why it can't be a Gen4 Glock 21. I've had them all and the Gen4 21 is the best shooter of the bunch, actually I think it's the best shooting .45 out there period.
If we were comparing the Glock 21 to the M&P 45, then let’s just stop here and declare the M&P .45 the winner and move on. Superior ergonomics by far, good accuracy, and availability of thumb safety to help transition 1911 shooters make the M&P 45 the clear winner in my opinion. Add a viable and reliable factory 14 round magazine, and you pretty much have the whole package wrapped up with a bow.
This is definitely a win win situation in my opinion and there’s really no wrong answer. I voted Glock for the simple reasons of higher capacity in flush fit mags, better trigger (I don’t like m&p hinge triggers), better aftermarket, less parts, and easier to work on. Also I’m not crazy about manual safeties on striker fired guns so that doesn’t appeal to me. I have G30S that can take the g21 mags as well so it’s a no brainer. But I will say I slightly prefer the ergonomics and grip texture of the m&p M2.0. My main carry right now is a m&p shield 45 M2.0, but that’s a totally different gun all together.
M&P 45.
Finally, there's the far superior ergonomics of the M&P for ME, just a more natural fit for ME, feels better in the hand, points so well, easier to rack the slide ... compared to the awkwardness that is the G-21, for ME.
Glock has the edge only on magazine capacity.
Thanks for the effort, but I do not need my posts "fixed." I say what I mean and mean what I say, calling it like I see it. My opinion is based on a couple decades as as pistol instructor, having seen transition to the Glock 21/23, back to DA/SA and to S&W. Given a choice in initial training, almost all new trainees favor the S&W and initial and semi-annual qual scores are higher with the M&P. Only people who say Glocks fit them better are those that came up exclusively shooting Glocks and simply don't want to change, nor try to.FIFY.....I prefer the ergonomics of the Glock to the M&P, BY FAR..
I whole heartedly agree. My current primary is shield 45 with a crimson trace laser guard and it’s fantastic. I also have a usp 45 compact that was carried religiously for like 5 years that still holds a special place in my heart. These might possibly be my favorite 45acp pistols.My personal favorites would be the shield 45 which is a true gem, or a good old HK USP 45 which can also easily be fed 45 super.