Smith & Wesson gaining with Glock with Law Enforcement?
We always are noticing trends in this industry because it has a big impact on what we will actually bring in to our store and stock. There are always the Fad guns and Fad accessories that once the cool factory goes away people move on to something else. We noticed that trend more than a decade ago, go from heavy barrel AR15s to lightweight upper receivers and even now the lowers are getting lighter and lighter. Smith & Wesson has always had a big foot in the Law Enforcement and gun community but Glock has clearly gotten a huge foot to stand on because it was a major improvement technologically and in reliability.
The Smith & Wesson M&P was the first gun I personally shot that had the interchangeable back straps and if you are doing a purchase for your entire department, certain guns like this will help you decide on what to buy because there are always going to be hand size differences and caliber tolerances and control are not going to be a problem if you have the proper grip. We notice that a large number of people have been buying the Smith & Wesson magazines for the M&P 9mm and M&P 40 and the Smith and Wesson Shield has been one of the most asked about gun holster in our store. It always is a good idea to take your time and use other peoples experiences when shopping for a firearm but the M&P rifles and handguns are here to stay.