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M&P shield or Glock 26
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Boss says so...
M&P Shield > Springfield XDs > XD Mod 2 > Block 26 ... I have owned these four and have yet to try the Walther. I throw in the Mod 2 because it more closely matches the G26.
Reason the Mod 2 is third on my list is because of the width / conceal-ability. All four are solid firearms, so really you can't go wrong with any of them. Just my preferences.
Not much on the 40S&W, so either 9mm or 45ACP are typically in my safe.
in ANY world, if a Glock is a Cadillac, my value system is f**ked. (purple may not even be necessary)
A glock is a well-loved and functional hammer. An m&p is a slightly less appealing functional hammer.
In response to OP --> the Shield really is easier to carry. If you're ok with 8-9 rounds, go for the Shield and invest the difference in a good holster, extra mags, and ammo. The G19 is great if you can compromise a bit on concealability (but it gives you more rounds, of course)
Size wise the G26 is smaller then an M&Pc is smaller then a G19 is smaller then an M&P is smaller then a G17. Even the shield is not a true single stack in that the grip is ever so slightly wider and bullets staggered a bit. The result is an extra cartridge. It is more like a single and a quarter stack, or stack and a half. The PPS or Glock 43 feel a bit thinner to me then the Shield.
Shield and G26 are well proven designs. G43 is still earning its stripes. But it is a small 9mm that is for sure.
Oh, I still carry and shoot my G22.
Just my thoughts on the matter and not intended to be taken as fact. IMHO, you're not REALLY comparing apples and apples here as the G26 is a High Cap DBL stack mag design and the Shield is a again in my opinion neither a true single stack or double stack but actually a type in between hybrid if you will. That way S&W was able to up the capacity W/O a dramatic increase in frame width along the lines of say...... a G26. That is way a Shield's frame is around .875" wide and the G26 is listed at 1.18" wide. Granted the G20 has more rounds but like all things in life there are no free lunches, the G20 is larger. Does that increase in size matter? that's strictly up to the person buying.
A better comparison again IMHO would be the G20 to the S&W M&P compact.
I wanted as small and light a HG with decent capacity that I knew I could carry every day that had maximum concealability. The Shield met all my requiements, but so did other HG's like the Kal-Tec PF9 and Glock, but the Shield's trigger at least IN MY OPINION felt the best TO ME and I bought it.
A better comparison again IMHO would be the G20 to the S&W M&P compact.
I wanted as small and light a HG with decent capacity that I knew I could carry every day that had maximum concealability. The Shield met all my requiements, but so did other HG's like the Kal-Tec PF9 and Glock, but the Shield's trigger at least IN MY OPINION felt the best TO ME and I bought it.
hdrenollet
Plinker
This. Everyone has their preference. They are both great guns, and I think it was mentioned a couple of times, but Glock has a single-stack subcompact as well (G43). Just find a range where you can rent and shoot both of them, or borrow from a friend.
hdrenollet
Plinker
My EDC is a Glock 19 Gen 4. I'm considering picking up a M&P Shield as a BUG (really just because I feel the need to own one after all the great things I've been hearing, but this justifies it to the wife).
If you already EDC a G19 then then G43 might be a good choice. The G43 is a wee bit smaller, similar grip, trigger and sights as your G19. That is really the only place I see the G43 fitting. BUG for the Glock guys. Otherwise my opinion is the Shield or G26 have more to offer as an EDC. They both are a little bigger, easier to shoot and have a little more capacity.
^^^What he said is good advice. Shoot before you buy!! I prefer my Glock 26 and my G43. I find myself carrying the G43 just because its easier to conceal.
Thanks for the good idea. I never thought about justifying to the misses for a BUG. I will keep that in mind next time something catches the eye.
The g26 isn't much different in size from the shield considering the capacity. If you already carry a g19 why carry a single stack of a different style when you could have a secondary weapon (same mags/manual of arms) in the g26 instead of just a bug?
