I bet this was a big slap in the face to Glock...

[Outsydlooknin]

When S&W offers a department a pistol for 200 bucks ........ and they can sell the Glocks for 300 ..... Sounds like a win win to me.

 

[SIGnificant]

I was a Glock fan until I shot an M&P. And, think there's plenty of market for both companies as competition breeds innovation.

 

[thelaw]

Larger divisions choose what LEOs carry. Smaller agencies will usually allow a handgun from an approved list. I know my local S.O. tried out the M&P and turned them down. I was specifically told about rust issues but there were other factors that were taken into consideration. The GLOCK is a great fighting weapon.

 

[ugagrad04]

Lol not really sure he wouldn't tell me. But all I can say is he definately has his eyes set on revenge and from what I'm hearing he is getting pretty close. All in all I'm still a Glock fan, but then again I've never shot an M&P either.

I'm guessing he probably at one point in time signed a non-compete agreement with Glock. Wonder if they will go after him.

 

[DaveTheMinion]

Lol are they that bad? I tinkered with one at gun store I just don't like the grip or the trigger pull.

Nothing truly wrong with them it's all personal preference, but the fact glock headquarters is local makes or should make the winning choice ifyou ask me..

 

[bearpugh]

not really. glock is popular all over the us. as is s&w, sig etc.

 

[RIDDLE]

The thing you have to remember is that S&W was THE supplier of LEO guns back in the revolver days. I'm sure there are a lot of old Chiefs/Sheriffs that still think very highly of S&W. I personally will never own another Glock as long as the M&P line is available. I think the Glock is great weapon, I just suits me better.

 

[Mr. Rogers]

its probablely all about $$$

 

[bearpugh]

s&w was the supplier period til glock came along. 3rd gen smiths were the leo gun til then. the m&p generally is cheaper in stores. 4th gen glocks went up. i'm sure the money is the factor.

 

[potenza]

Government contracts involves bidding, no one person is really involved.