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[toyotaslave]

After owning several handguns my favorite was a Glock 17. Then I got a S&W M&P .40. I shot it better. Accuracy was better. I was faster too.

Ergonomics probably play a role here. I just picked up a Glock 23 and am very curious about the similarities and differences.

I guess my question is this: does anyone here seem to shoot a .40 better than a 9mm.?

Personally, I'm not sure. The jury is out on whether it is the platform or the caliber.

No bickering about ammunition prices please. IMO Glock has the superior design/function and S&W has the superior ergonomics. Both can be carried adequately.

I'm just stumped here. I seem to shoot .40 better than 9mm. Is this possible? Is there something wrong with my shooting style or grip? Maybe .40 is just a perfect match for me in a combat pistol?

Discuss. Your thoughts and experiences are very welcome.

 

[church]

I don't own either, does the smith feel more comfortable in your hand? For me there isn't a more comfortable gun in my hand than a 1911. I own several others, but the 1911 just fits. Are there different sights on the smith? Do you find they line up easier?

 

[chezuki]

I find the ergonomics of the M&P make it point more naturally for me regardless of caliber. I can shoot Glocks "ok", but the M&P extends out perfectly right to my NPOA, which lets me focus more on speed and trigger squeeze and less on chasing sights.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

And there you have it. As Chezuki said, some handguns just point more naturally for each of us. I'm all about 1911s and Sig P series, lots of guys see Glocks as the sword of Zuess, Others point a M&P and the sights line up seemingly automatically.

What works best for you?

I agree that it's prolly not the caliber, although that's usually part of it. I get a kick out of 9, .40, and .45 all three, but my go to gun is a 9mm. It's just the caliber and platform that work best for me.

 

[.452browning]

Tried both Glock and S&W. I chose Glock. Shot it better. Felt better to me. Both are good guns. I also choose 9 over 40. Not a fan of the 40 round. All my handguns are 9 or 45. My go to gun is a G17.

 

[LD36]

I want to say that the 9mm SHOULD be easier and more accurate to shoot, as there is less recoil, however I found that after getting my .40, I shot a perfect qualification. So, maybe you will just shoot the .40 better. Or maybe like someone else asked, you grip the S&W better and therefore have better accuracy. Maybe the S&W trigger is more suited to you. Hard to know unless we can watch you shoot. Did you shoot them side by side?

 

[vedearduff]

To get the best answer to your question, arrange to shoot a Glock in .40 and an S&W in 9mm.

I suspect that it's the platform and you will shoot better with the Smith, no matter which caliber.

When I decided to get a 9mm, I handled several pistols. I ended up with an XDm Compact because that is the one that fit my hand the best.

 

[Mycroft]

When I started shooting IDPA, I had an XD9 Tactical (5"barrel). After shooting it for 2 years, I bought an XDm40 and my accuracy improved a great deal.
Last year, I bought a M&P Pro-9 and found that I was more accurate with it than either the XD or the XDm.
Still love my XDs, but the M&P does help me shoot better.

 

[LD36]

I seriously need to try these M&Ps out... Seems they are quite the gun.

 

[Pinchaser]

IMO Glock has the superior design/function and S&W has the superior ergonomics......

This would be my summary as well. There is no production handgun made that is more reliable/durable than a Glock. Ergonomics? Forget a Glock; they feel like an awkward brick. I'm not a big M&P fan but would definitely choose them for ergonomics (and aesthetics) over a Glock any day. But.....if only one were to be the only gun made from now on, I would want it to be the Glock.

 

[Onebad06vtx]

Dont shoot a springfield xds,you will be changing your mind real quick!