What Glock is comparable to the M&P Shield?

Q: What Glock is comparable to the M&P Shield?

Were comparing the Glock 43 vs Shield since the 43 was the shields first real competitor. The Smith and Wesson M&P Shield and Glock 43 are both very popular 9mm micro-semi-automatics.

The Glock 17 uses 9x19 mm cartridges. It is 186 mm (7.32 inches) long, with a barrel length of 114 mm (4.49 in) and a standard magazine capacity of 17. It weighs 625g (22 oz) when unloaded.

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Handling Characteristics
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What Glock is comparable to the M&P Shield?
What is a Glock M?
Is a Sig P320 better than a Glock 19?
Is a Glock a9mm?

The Glock 19 is considered the “compact” style Glock. It also takes 9x19mm cartridges, but is only 174 mm (6.85 in) long, with a barrel length of 102 mm (4.01 in). It has a standard magazine capacity of 15 and weighs 595g (21 oz) when unloaded.

The Glock 19 pistol is compatible with factory magazines from the Glock 17 and Glock 18, with available capacities of 10, 17, 19, and 33 rounds. With the exception of the slide, frame, barrel, locking block, recoil spring, guide rod, and slide lock spring, all of the other components are interchangeable between the models 17 and 19.

Cost

The Glock 17 costs an average of $500. The Glock 19 is the same price with an average cost of $500.

Performance

The Glock 17 and Glock 19 are virtually identical except for size. Users report no difference in durability, accuracy or reliability.

A comparison of all Glock pistols available in the U.S. Glocks are available for all cartridge sizes.

Users

The Glock 17 is used by law enforcement officials in Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemberg, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States and Venezuela.

The Glock 19 is used by law enforcement officials in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Iraq, Israel, Lithuania, Malaysia, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, the United States and Yemen.

The Colt .45 M1911 was the principal sidearm from of various law enforcement agencies from 1911 to 1985. The Glock is now popular with several police force units but the M1911 still has its fans and may yet see a resurgence.

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Place of originAustriaUnited StatesDesignerGaston GlockJohn BrowningWeight (empty/fully loaded)750g unloaded /1090g loaded (26.5oz/38.48oz)1105g/1286 (39.5oz/45.9oz)Length209mm/8.22in222.25mm/8.75inHeight139mm/5.47in139.7mm/5.5inThickness of grip/Diameter of grip32.5mm (1.27in)32.5mm(1.27in)Trigger Type/Weight/Length of PullGlock Safe Action (striker fired DAO)/2.5kg(5.5lb)/12.5mm (.5in)SingleAction/4-6lb/1.3mm(.05inch) lenghth and weight of pull varies pistol to pistol and manufacturer to manufacturer due to normal variations.Capacity13+1/10+1 in some states8+1Barrel Length117mm (4.6in)127mm (5in)Safeties"Safe action trigger", firing pin safety, drop safetyVaries, but typically a manual safety, grip safety, transfer barManufacturer(s)GlockColt, Remington, Springfield Armory, Remington-Rand, Ithaca, Union Switch and Signal. Para Ordnance, Armscor, Wilson, Kimber, Ruger, S&W, and almost every other pistol manufacturer. It is surprising that Glock has not entered the 1911 market.Units manufactured2.5 millionOver 2.7 millionIntroduction (from Wikipedia)The Glock pistol, sometimes referred to by the manufacturer as a Glock "Safe Action" Pistol or colloquially as a Glock, is a series of polymer-framed, short recoil-operated, locked breech semi-automatic pistols designed and produced by Glock Ges.m.b.The M1911 also known as the Browning Pistol is a single-action, semi-automatic, magazine-fed, recoil-operated pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge.[1] It served as the standard-issue sidearm for the United States Armed Forces from 1911 to 1986.TypeSemi-automatic pistolSemi-automatic pistolIn service1982–present1911-presentUsed bySee UsersSee UsersDesigned1979–821911 and 1924ManufacturerGlock Ges.m.b.H.Colt Manufacturing CompanyProduced1982–present1911-presentNumber built5,000,000 as of 2007Over 2,700,000 builtVariantsSee VariantsM1911, M1911A1, M1911A2, M15 PistolCartridge9×19 mm Parabellum (Glock 17, 17L, 18, 19, 26, 34, 43), 10 mm Auto (Glock 20, 29, 40), .45 ACP (Glock 21, 30, 36, 41), .40 S&W (Glock 22, 23, 24, 27, 35), .380 ACP (Glock 25, 28, 42), .357 SIG (Glock 31, 32, 33), .45 GAP (Glock 37, 38, 39).45 ACPActionShort recoil, locked breech, tilting barrel (straight blowback for Glock 25 and 28)Short recoil operationMuzzle velocity375 m/s (1,230 ft/s) (Glock 17, 17C, 18, 18C)830 ft/s (253 m/s)Effective firing range50 m (55 yd) (Glock 17, 17C, 18, 18C)25 m (27 yards)Feed systemBox magazine, see Variants for capacities7 round standard detachable box magazineSightsFixed, adjustable and tritium-illuminated handgun night sightsIron Front and RearCaliber9mm Parrabellum.45 ACP

History

The M1911 pistol was designed by John Browning. It was the first self loading pistol adopted by the United States Army and served as its principal sidearm from 1911 to 1985. It continues to be used in limited deployments.

The Glock was designed by Gaston Glock for the Austrian pistol trials of 1980. It is the current sidearm of numerous military and police forces worldwide.

Design

The 1911 is an all metal (usually steel) single action pistol using a firing pin. The Glock utilizes a steel slide and barrel, while the frame is space age polymer with metal inserts for stiffness. it uses the "Safe action" trigger system and a striker.

Both pistols use the Browning's short recoil system. The M1911 uses a removable bushing for forward lockup, a swinging link for barrel movement and lugs machined into the barrel and slide for rear lockup. The Glock uses the Browning-Pettier system with a cam for barrel movement and a block in the ejection port for rear lockup.

Calibers

The 1911 has also been chambered in: .22 Long Rifle, 9mm Parabellum, 38 Super, .40 S&W, 10mm Auto, and many others. The Glock has been adapted to fire: .22 Long Rifle, .380 ACP, 40 S&W, 9mm, 10mm Auto .357Sig, and .45GAP.

Muzzle flash seen on a Glock 17 captured during night firing

Handling Characteristics

The 1911 has been nearly universally lauded for its "crisp, clean" trigger, its intrinsically pointable grip angle, and its slim profile due to its single stack magazine and removable stocks. The 1911s strengths are also its weaknesses, the slim magazine is low capacity and the single action trigger necessitates a manual safety. The Glocks handling has generated more controversy. The trigger is sometimes called "spongy" and the heavier "New York" triggers are little liked. The double stack grip may be uncomfortable for shooters with smaller hands, and the grip angle has been called "awkward". The Glock lacks a manual safety which makes it easier to deploy, and the larger magazines mean fewer reloads and allow more ammunition to be carried. The Glocks polymer construction makes it easier to carry but may increase felt recoil somewhat.

Reliability

Both pistols are regarded as being very reliable. The 1911s produced for the military are especially well regarded due to stricter interchangeability standards and quality control as well as, counter intuitively, the somewhat looser tolerances required by wartime manufacture. The last military 1911s were produced in 1945 and were still in use in the 1980s. The Marine Corps was reusing WWII era guns to produce its MEU(SOC) pistols into the 90s. Due to the fact that the 1911 was designed to shoot a single bullet profile it may prove unreliable with different bullet shapes or weights. Commercially produced 1911s can vary widely in quality of manufacture and reliability. The Glock is spared many of the 1911s issues thanks to its single manufacturer and 70 years of advancement in design. It is not without its problems, though. The most widely reported issue is with the Glocks unsupported barrel and high pressure cartridges such as the 40 S&W. Case head ruptures causing damage to the gun and injury to the shooter have occurred. Glock has attributed this to user reloaded ammunition, or modification to the gun, but it has happened even on unmodified pistols using good quality factory ammunition.

What Glock is comparable to the M&P Shield?

We're comparing the Glock 43 vs Shield since the 43 was the shield's first real competitor. The Smith and Wesson M&P Shield and Glock 43 are both very popular 9mm micro-semi-automatics.

What is a Glock M?

The Glock 19M is a Glock G19 Gen 5 with the following modifications: Rounded FBI Magazine Catch. Extended ambidextrous slide stop/release levers: Both left-handed and right-handed gun owners can quickly, comfortably, and safely manipulate the slide. These are coated with the same nDLC as the slide.

Is a Sig P320 better than a Glock 19?

However, the P320 loses points to the Glock in terms of safety. The Glock 19 is one of the safest guns you'll come across. That's not to say that the Sig Sauer P320 isn't completely safe to use. We just prefer the Glock in this case.

Is a Glock a9mm?

The already legendary G43 is a GLOCK Single stack, 9 mm Luger caliber pistol. It is ultra-concealable, accurate and a fantastic tool for all shooters regardless of one's hand size.