Glock 43 OR S&W M&P Shield

[alto8345]

I am between the glock 43 and the S&W M&P shield for a compact conceal carry. Any suggestions or experience with them?

 

[DAVE_M]

Glock 43 = Single Stack (6 rounds)
Shield = Double Stack (7 rounds)

The Shield is technically thicker, but it may fit your hand better. I'd pick the Glock over the S&W, because I'm a Glock snob, but I like the Shield also. Go finger bang both, try to shoot both, and see which you like better.

 

[JBP55]

Owned both, still have the G43.

 

[Slalom.45]

In reality, both are fine. I am assuming you don't already have a stable of any type of striker fired guns or you would just stay within the breed. I'm a Glock guy so I have a 43. If you are talking max high end durability and rep, then Glock. A change in follower/baseplate will fix the capacity issue if that bothers you. Of course if the Smith feels better to you then roll with it. Really no bad choice there.

 

[krumfola]

I have a hard time justifying the price difference. They are both nice but I just don't know that the G43 is $100+ nicer. I'm in a similar predicament in that I can't decide between the XDs and the Shield. I like the feel of the Shield more but I can reach the controls on the XDs easier.

 

[Mxav]

Glock 43 = Single Stack (6 rounds)
Shield = Double Stack (7 rounds).

Isnt the shield single as well? The mp9c is the double if Im not mistaken

 

[DAVE_M]

Isnt the shield single as well? The mp9c is the double if Im not mistaken

Yea you right. I was thinking of the tiny compact.

If price is a priority, the Shield will do everything the Glock will, but it isn't a Glock

 

[CavalryJim]

Picked up my Glock 43 for $390 out the door. Bodyguards are selling for less?

 

[JBP55]

Picked up my Glock 43 for $390 out the door. Bodyguards are selling for less?

Why confuse anyone by comparing BL Prices with Retail Prices?

 

[mike84z28]

Have a shield and love it. Nothing wrong with the glock but the shield was cheaper and holds an extra round. The only complaint I have ever heard about the shield is that the magazines are hard to load when new. Mine was this way also but after a couple hundred rounds they loosen up.

 

[DAVE_M]

Picked up my Glock 43 for $390 out the door. Bodyguards are selling for less?

I've seen Bodyguards for a little over $200. My father picked one up for $280 out the door.

 

[InterstateGuns]

I am between the glock 43 and the S&W M&P shield for a compact conceal carry. Any suggestions or experience with them?

Flip a coin.

 

[DAVE_M]

Flip a coin.

This is Bayoushooter and you know better!... You didn't specify what type of coin to flip.

 

[InterstateGuns]

This is Bayoushooter and you know better!... You didn't specify what type of coin to flip.

You got me.

 

[AustinBR]

I am between the glock 43 and the S&W M&P shield for a compact conceal carry. Any suggestions or experience with them?

Shield!

 

[rasputin]

Never owned the glock, but loved the shield. They're releasing a ported .40 with improved trigger and fiber optic sights that I'm waiting for.

 

[JBP55]

Never owned the glock, but loved the shield. They're releasing a ported .40 with improved trigger and fiber optic sights that I'm waiting for.

That should be a real pain in the wrist.

 

[rasputin]

Oh no doubt, it'll probably be a regret later.

 

[BigNick73]

I have a g43 and like it. There's +1 and +2 floorplates available for the mags if capacity is a concern. The +1s dont really add any length to the mags either.

 

[jphilp87]

I love my Shield. I've never been a huge Glock trigger fan, but I love the M&P trigger. I've shot both and they're equal in my eyes. Still thinking about picking up a 43 just because.

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