They have a more typical configuration with sights for $699.00 which is also a great deal. We may look back at these days as the "good ol' days" someday.
M&Ps are excellent handguns as are the Gen4 Glocks. If the Glock 19 doesn't work for you, the M&P should be your next option... at least in my opinion.
What is your intended purpose for this G17? Is it a range toy, a potential carry gun, competition gun? Once you now the purpose of the gun, you can start customizing with some direction.
There are a few things that all my carry/defense Glocks get:
- Vickers Tactical extended Glock magazine...
The 17 is an absolute classic. It is one of the most important handguns of our time. Congrats!
If you want to do some easy and inexpensive trigger work: My Favorite Glock Trigger Set Up Jerking the Trigger
The 21SF would get my vote of the two. If you want a polymer frames .45 that is more suitable for carry because of it's size you may want to add the 30SF and the M&P to your list.
The Glock 17 or 19 and S&W M&P are great choices in that price range. Your capacity requirements are going to limit you to 9mm and maybe .40S&W. I greatly prefer the 9mm of the two.
Best of luck with whatever you decide!
M&P, Glock 17, or Glock 19. Since you don't want a Glock, I guess that leaves the M&P.
I would do a lot of reading on the XD before considering one. Look for the opinions and experiences of well respected trainers like Todd Louis Green, Pat Roger, Ken Hackathorn, Larry Vickers, and others. I...
Great review! The Eagle/SKD rig is a great all-around chest rig. It is also a bargain considering that you don't need to add any pouches to get up and running. I like to mount a small GP pouch on one side and a IFAK on the other.
It does have a few weaknesses. Like you pointed out, the...
Are these for real? The elephant one is the most amazing and disgusting thing that I have ever heard. Cliched, I know, but what a way to go.
Edit to add: Thanks for the quick Snopes work gage. I am both relieved and disappointed to learn that it isn't real. :)
I am not a big fan but I guess they have a place. The arguments for and against are well documents on the web.
They may work well up close and it may also be true that most defensive shootings happen at nearly arms length but I have found that sights like the excellent Warren Tactical, 10-8...
Thank goodness you saved the brisket! Smoke can be cleared and carving forks replaced, but you will never get back the time that it takes to make a delicious brisket. :)
My wake up call came as a result of my complete and udder bone-headedness.
I was showing a friend a Ruger 10-22 with some trigger work that I recently completed. I dropped the mag and checked the chamber. It was clear. He tried the trigger and we talked about the 10-22 for a bit. My wife was in...
There seems to be a rash of problems recently. There are several people that are waiting on payments to be moved to their bank accounts. I have read that some have been waiting as long as 5 weeks.
For what it's worth, GunPal has said that they have recently switched banks. I hope they can get...