@@nastynate4205 I always get holsters for the 5 in model, regardless of what size I’m carrying. For appendix (where I carry), longer holsters aid in comfort and concealment. I have both the 4.25 and 5 inch and can successfully carry both since the grip is the same.
Proud Glock fanboy here but… since you bought the subcompact S&W for summer carry I would get the S&W milled first and only carry those 2 for consistency!!! Thanks for sharing!
I have the M&P Compact with a Holosun 507C and a shield Plus with a Holosun 507k those are two of the best concealed carry guns .I would sell your M&P and just buy one that's Optics ready it would probably be cheaper in the long run and it would come with the flat trigger and the suppressor height sights. So you can cowitness
In comparing the Smith and Wesson M&P 2.0 9mm compact (newest) and Glock 19 Gen5. Out of the box the Smith and Wesson is a better value as it pertains to its sites, trigger and no additional need to enhance the stimpling/grip. Ultimately, both have proven themselves as reliable and dependable. My preference is the Smith and Wesson. Whichever you choose training with that firearm is the most important. Just my 2cents.
Hi Jay! Stumbled upon your channel, I too am behind enemy lines on Long Island lol My wife has a 43X MOS with a 407K on it, she and I both really like it. I have a G19 gen 5 MOS with the new Holosun SCS dot which fits amazing and I love. The thing about dots that I love is it allows me to be target focused. Coming from shotguns and wing shooting that is the way and find it strange how people train pistol shooting to stare at your sites and not the taget. When we got pistols we immediately got dots so we can remain target focused same as we shotgun shoot. But anyways I also need a smaller summer carry. I have narrowed it down to 43X, Sig 365xl, shield plus performance shop. I too am undecided but don't think either way is wrong.
Did you get your carry permit in NY? I am curious about the difference between NY and NJ. Anyway, yes you definitely cannot go wrong! The only reason I did not go with the Glock 43X was because I felt the grip length was still a bit long, and not enough of a difference between that and my Glock 19. Of course, that makes it easier to handle and shoot with, so there is a balance needed based on what you are looking for. Good luck and keep me posted on what you decide.
@@JayCostaUSA we have our pistol permits / sportsman which allows limited carry and taken the course for CCW which will take a few more weeks till we have our full carry. It's a pain in the butt here sounds as bad or worse than you guys. Things are speeding up more and more from what I hear since NYS is constantly getting sued on purposeful delays and more. Makes sense on the Glock 43x vs the 19. The only benefit I've found throwing my wife's gun on is it being thinner it's just more comfortable to carry while printing only slightly less then a Glock 19. Will probably pick up something else for summer just want try a couple more out first.
Use the M&P Equalizer 15 rnd mag in that shield plus and I hope a gen 3 M&P come out with the gen one grip and beaver tail. I still have my gen 1 with upgrades
I went with the Gen 5 19 with a Stream light 8-AG over a red dot for home defense and church security. A lot of folks think lasers are gimmicky but a lot will say the same thing about red dots. I find the laser gives me the flexibility to fire from compromised positions without needing to line up a red dot. It also conceals better. I also have the Shield Plus with instant on laser when I want something lighter and I typically appendix carry that one. As far as the decision you are trying to make, I don't think you can go wrong with either. Some prefer Glock and others, S&W, both are great platforms.
The question shouldn't be what gun gets the red dot but what red dot you get for either gun. You should get the holosun 507c x2 with the "acss Vulcan reticle". It's exclusive from primary arms. Best reticle ever made
I have both and like both. The M&P looks a little better. The M&P has metal sights. The M&P feels better in hand, no doubt. But if I could have only one handgun…it would be a G19. Or a dozen of Them. As to your magazine comment, Glock mags are polymer-covered steel…not “plastic”.
I'm in Maryland, a blues state as well. I would cut the slide on the M&P first. I have the M&P 2.0 as well as the Glock 45. Both great firearms that you can't go wrong with.
I have owned both and no longer own the Glock, am 100% happy with my decision too. I also bought the same model M&P right when it was released. Also, on the trigger...it DOES get much better!! Mine was just kind of ok at first too but after putting a few boxes of rounds thru it and countless dry fires, it is very crisp and snappy now. Only mod was some Truglo TFX Pro sights that I got for an excellent sale price a couple of years ago and I see no need to do anything else to it.
I have an m&p 2.0 9 & a g29 gen 5... different calibers obviously but I agree with all the differences you said. M&P is better right out the box, with a better grip ... but the thickness of the g29 makes up for the feel that I hate from glocks grip to where that is the only glock I actually ever liked and bought. Tho if im being honest the only changes I would or did make ...im going to change the trigger on my M&P eventually, nothing else... & I put sights on my glock and may change the trigger. (Not a fan of optics but will eventually get a gun just for that)
M&P all the way!! Its a dream gun! Shoots awesome and the only thing i do deferent is not clean the rear sight!!;; Literally!! That way it works perfectly!!
I'd get rid of the Smith & Wesson M&P and I'd keep Rocking the Glock G19.... that's what I did anyway after comparing Both weapons. The Glock just felt more refined and I shot it better.
I personally won't get a red dot on a carry pistol... Simple reason, I won't need it for self defense at typical self defense range. Noone does. I like dots on my PCC's and AR's. I think/ know their value for competition shooting and even on a dedicated home defense pistol. Things are different when it comes to carry. Think probabilities over possibilities. If you are involved in a legitimate self defense situation, you won't be shooting over 20- 25 yards... If you are, it's likely a battle not a self defense situation, which in more restrictive states will be tough to explain. In other words "why didn't you move away to safety?", will likely be asked. Is it possible you will "need" to shoot someone at a great distance to protect life, as did the young man in the mall who shot an active shooter? Yes, it could happen. Is it likely to happen? No. Most people will never do anything similar or be position to be asked to. Second, red dots add potential points of failure to your EDC. Your EDC needs to be the most reliable pistol you can afford/ handle. My personal EDC line up: Shield 40, Shield 45, FN Reflex, Citadel Officer 45, Hellcat Pro... Pretty much in that order. S&W is simply the most reliable pistol out there... followed very closely by Glock (I'm not a fan/ but have softened a bit since the release of the G45), FN and Springfield Armory are very solid choices also. I am also considering the Taurus GX4 Carry, which I like very much. Taurus gets a bad rap, because of past misses, however they are now a much more solid firearm company and their newer firearms are solid, for their price point. Sorry for the long winded off topic rant... I would, personally, get the M&P milled, if I were getting something like that done.
M&P all the way. Glock's so-called trigger safety is not a safety. The M&P is availble with a thumb safety which could be valuable if the gun was wrenched away from you by a perp.
@@cluckbent6466 In the heat of the moment, no. In past years, I've read articles written by Ayoob about cops being saved by this. A Glock trigger is no safety. Generally, I never use them, but they could come in handy.
Jay, besides carrying inside your car, where else are you carrying in NJ while the ANJRPC fights the Murphy carry killer law?? Until then, there's really not many locations where you can legally carry. 😢
I made a video about it recently, go check it out. Dont let them dissuade you. I carry pretty much everywhere other than restaurants with alcohol. You can carry any private property that is open to the public, more or less. (malls, businesses, etc)
@JayCostaUSA was listening to Gun Lawyer with Evan Nappen and his last pod states that if you go into a location with a posted "no guns" sign while carrying you could be looking at a trespassing charge. Avoid these for many reasons.
@JayCostaUSA so it's almost three months since I filed my PTC in NJ. All my references responded to their questionnaires. What's next? Does my local PD process the remaining steps or does it get handed off to the NJ State Police? It's my understanding the NJSPD is administrative in the application process so not sure who's driving it after the reference responses come back. Thanks man!
Anyone who doesn’t say Glock over M&P is a bot🤖 reliability is unmatched. If you wanna cry about the sights just get better at shooting lmfao noobs. Glock trigger is superior get over it. Glock has way more upgrade options too
@@JayCostaUSA I have a Gen5 Glock 19 and a S&W M&P 2.0 Subcompact. Don’t get me wrong, both are extremely reliable, but Glock is 100% more reliable right out of the box and after thousands of rounds.
@@Hu-ManGodThe Thumb has proven its reliability over the glock. Honest outlaw shot a rusty s&w with corroded ammo flawlessly. And I think Micah continues the reliability test of s&w which proved it's durability.
I’ve carried both Glocks and M&Ps for duty weapons just my own personal experiences I prefer the M&P for shoot ability and the comfort, the Glock is the best for aftermarket, it’s the AR-15 in pistols. The Glock has a tougher trigger pull even after thousands of rounds and doesn’t come standard with night sights. Again just my personal preference.
Thx for the video. Just a thought, but you could just buy an aftermarket slide for the Glock that is already cut. Then you would have both slides and could switch back and forth if you wanted to.
good job jay . finish the glock with the red dot so you ca keep it for home defence , I think once you cary the shield plus you won't carry the MP 2.0 that often anymore . In this way you wil be red hotted with two great guns ..
I respectfully disagree. I carried the plus for 2 years until I bought a 2.0 compact. I carry the 2.0 now, where the plus is great the 2.0 has a better grip, heavier so less recoil and just over all more durable in my opinion. Don't get me wrong plus is a great micro gun but compact will always beat out micro.
My vote is for the M&P, ive had glocks in the past and currently have the subcompact m2.0 9mm and i can honestly say i will never purchase another glock
@@mikevigliotti3798 I like the feel of m&p better than the glock, and I shoot it better than the glock also it has been just as reliable as the glocks I've had in the past
@@RobertBrown-jm8ip reason I asked is I’m looking to buy a handgun. I like the Glocks design and reliability and reputation but I noticed there is so much either obsession or hatred for them. I just don’t want to get a Glock and be looked at as one of “those” guys
@@mikevigliotti3798 nothing wrong with glocks they are great pistols I just think the M&P is a better fit for me but I have no major complaints about the glocks I've had in the past
@@JayCostaUSA I like to train with the M&Ps because I’m used to them and don’t like changing platforms. I also have the updated factory blade trigger which is a game changer.
I have a g19,g45 and a shield plus. After Smith and Wesson moved to Tennessee and instituted a all inclusive gender fluid employment policy decided to NEVER buy a Smith and Wesson again.
I have owned both for a long time. Thru Trijicon HD's on both. You cant go wrong with either. The Smith has better value, but Glock is Glock. American made is a bonus. Smith mags are more $. You can't go wrong with either one.
