Which pistol
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rt11002003
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Of the three, I'd go with the M&P Core with an Apex (?) trigger and a Burris FastFire red dot (or a better red dot than the Burris, if funds are handy).
My shooting buddy bought the M&P Core, etc. I shot it before and after the trigger change. He used it for Wed. nite competition, where the targets, distances and procedures varied every week; until they banned red dots, lasers and etc. He won regularly. I was impressed, asked if he thought I should get one. "No", was his answer, because I had several better guns (but more expensive), including a Witness Elite at about the same price, at that time.
But, I'll weigh in with the post advocating a 1911. I wasn't a 1911 fan until recently. However, in the past two years I've bought five 1911's and a 2011. They are hard to beat.
My shooting buddy bought the M&P Core, etc. I shot it before and after the trigger change. He used it for Wed. nite competition, where the targets, distances and procedures varied every week; until they banned red dots, lasers and etc. He won regularly. I was impressed, asked if he thought I should get one. "No", was his answer, because I had several better guns (but more expensive), including a Witness Elite at about the same price, at that time.
But, I'll weigh in with the post advocating a 1911. I wasn't a 1911 fan until recently. However, in the past two years I've bought five 1911's and a 2011. They are hard to beat.
Independent George
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All three are excellent guns, and the differences between them basically come down to subjective ergonomics, and aftermarket support.
In terms of pure shooting experience, I'd rate the PPQ first, then M&P, then Glock, but again - that's an entirely subjective ranking. No two people shoot the same, so take anything I say with the requisite grain of salt.
Glock has the best aftermarket support, but the M&P is very close to it. Walther hasn't made the same inroads, so you'll be paying more for less selection.
I'd probably go with the M&P as the overall best platform, even if I prefer the PPQ. I'm not sure that helps.
In terms of pure shooting experience, I'd rate the PPQ first, then M&P, then Glock, but again - that's an entirely subjective ranking. No two people shoot the same, so take anything I say with the requisite grain of salt.
Glock has the best aftermarket support, but the M&P is very close to it. Walther hasn't made the same inroads, so you'll be paying more for less selection.
I'd probably go with the M&P as the overall best platform, even if I prefer the PPQ. I'm not sure that helps.
Brando1992
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This.
I have a glock 34, I carry a glock 19, so magazine interchangeability is what made the choice for me.
Nothing wrong with any of your choices. I prefer Glock and Walther. The apex triggers on the M&P's are incredible if you decided to go that rout but there are also a ton of great options on the glock too. I did a $45 spring and connector job on mine and like the trigger more than the PPQs trigger. But stock the PPQ feels the best to me.
Go pick them all up and see how they feel in you hand and if they point naturally for you.
YOU WONT BE MAKING A WRONG CHOICE WITH ANY OF THEM.
