Glock 34 vs. Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 5" Gun Review
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- čas přidán 20. 07. 2024
- Today we're pitting two gun against each other in a long-slide battle, the glock 34 gen5 MOS vs. the 5" Smith and Wesson M&P 2.0. Which is a better firearm? You decide and tell me in the comments below!
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I've had issues with glocks and smiths over the last 25 years so I wouldn't say one is more reliable than the other. Both great and still my go to weapons.
Understandable. Thanks for watching and the comment
Haha. Thanks for including my “recommendation” Chuck. Sorry I couldn’t decide on one or the other but I love them both! Stay safe up there. 😎👍
Thanks for the clip my friend... we're the opposite. Carry the g34 and nightstand the m&p 2.0
@@AlaskanBallistics I carry my G34 often as well. Sometimes I just can’t decide. Right now I’m on a two-week road trip across the US with Mrs. OG and I’m carrying…. The S&W M&P9 FDE. It’s been on me in hot weather and “less hot” weather in 12 states so far. Love it!
Sweet. . Let me know when you're coming up here
@@AlaskanBallistics
We talked about that. Both want to drive around AK really bad. Maybe next spring/summer. 🤷♂️
We'll go catch some salmon
I have the M&P 2.0 4 inch 15 round version. My favorite carry piece. I also have a Glock that I’ll occasionally rotate in. Either is an excellent choice IMO
As long as it's reliable... agreed
Both are great I like glocks trigger alot better. Im not a fan of smiths hinge triggers but other than that i love both.
Me too
Great video, very interesting about the failure. I think once it was fixed I would trust it but don't blame you for being worried, thankfully I have not had an issue with my pistols yet.
Thanks John! I trust it now but only 99% not 99.99999% like my glock's
I love my Glock 20 but both of my M&P 9mm's are absolutely flawless. No matter what ammo I used I never had one single jam, failure to feed, or any issues what so ever. I just ordered another one in FDE 40cal with a 5" barrel. My shield 2.0 is my primary carry gun. However my cousin bought a Glock 43X and I love the way it shoots and fits in the hand. Both brands are great pistols but I would have to stick with Smith and Wesson
That's awesome
I recently bought a G34 Gen 3, and I’m just waiting for clearance. Haven’t been this excited waiting for a pistol.
I hope you enjoy it
Not a wrong choice to be had. Both are great. But it's nearly always M&P for me...here as well.
I had mine now for couple of years. Only in 40S&W S&W. I removed my safety. Done about 5000 rounds, absolutely no mishaps. Love my gun, I love Glock also. Have a few of them. Cannot choose between them. But then I just love guns, call them what you like.
I feel the same way. Godspeed
I own both, and both are excellent pistols. It's a tough call, but if pressed to make decision regarding which is the better of the two...I'd have to say the Smith is the winner. But just barely.
I would too if i didn't have to send this one back to the factory. Makes me not trust it 100%
Good video. It's a mechanical device, you might run into issues once in a while, yes even out of the box. MOST mechanical devices need or require a break in period. My Brand New G17 Gen 5 FS had to be sent back to factory for failure to go into battery and sometimes failure to pull back to clear the Chamber. Both issues were fixed within a week and a day! The G34 Gen 5 FS, has been flawless and so hasn't my M&P 2.0 4.6" Threaded barrel after 300 rounds. The Honest Outlaw was using Low Powered Cartridges... S&W states to Factory Nato spec ammo. That's what customer service told me.
Thank you and Godspeed. Good shooting
I've got the S&W M&P 9 ProSeries CORE M2.0 5", to which I added the frame-mounted ambidextrous manual thumb safety (really quick and easy to do in under 10 minutes with just a small needle-nosed pliars and a steel 3/32" pin punch).
It's been 100% totally reliable through about 3,000 rounds these last three years since I purchased it.
It permanently retired both my Gen3 Glock 17 and 34.
I always carried it during wilderness trail biking / hiking / camping with Underwood Ammo 9mm Luger 147 Gr FN HCL +P rounds, until I acquired my 10mm Auto pistol.
I think it's a great firearm, and my son loves shooting it, too.
Good things! 👍
Thank You. Godspeed and good hunting!
I have the Glock 34MOS gen4 and I absolutely love this gun! I installed Ameriglo Spartan night sights and I bought three Glock 20round factory extenend FDE color magazines which really sets this gun nicely! After putting a Holosun 407co 8MOA red dot on my Glock 40 , I’m going to have to buy another Holosun for my 34 . I kinda wanted to keep it a sights only gun but after my last trip to the range I was bullseye every first shot at every target with my g40 with its Holosun, almost not even a challenge 😁
I was thinking about the S&W 2.0 to replace my old g19 I sold a year ago but I’m gonna have to think about that .
Great video!
Thanks brother
Glock makes a 20 round magazine??
@@POPJack1717 lol no 😂 must be the 19x he’s talking about
Great vid Chuck, interesting results perhaps the chrono is a candidate for the Toklat just kidding,
Lol too soon
I love both guns. But I believe the M&P with the manual safety and that stupid chamber loaded indicator is an issue. That chamber loaded indicator alone just gets in the way of the smooth and uninterrupted “flow” (for lack of a better term) of the 9mm shell casing, going in and out of the chamber. I ordered the 5.0 M&P in FDE without those two unnecessary parts and what I believe were just needlessly thrown into the gun’s design for the military testing.
I have the 5 inch model with the loaded chamber indicator. I’ve noticed the brass has a slightly weaker brass ejection over my M&P Compact. It’s definitely the loaded chamber indicator resting on top of the brass. Luckily a $15 part from Apex gets rid of it. Your model without the loaded chamber indicator is definitely the one you want
@@Sam1628 Ha! I purchased an Apex extractor. However I only have it as a “spare” part, in the event I need it. So far, there’s no need for it as the shell casings in both of my M&P 2.0’s eject strong and smooth. I’m glad the Apex extractor has worked out for you with your model. It’s still a great gun you have.
I love the Crazy Scottsman reference 👌
He didn't even reply... I'm hurt
Glad to see another olight in use. I have the Odin mini on a 10.5" AR pistol and I love it. Will be checking out their handguns lights for sure.
I have 5 pl mini 2
I used to shoot IPSC and help out at an indoor range that had Glock rentals. I have seen many many Glock malfunctions and I have seen several of the rental Glocks break. Usually, it was the piece that you depress to remove the slide. The slides would just fly off the front of the frame. Admittedly these guns were severely abused and never maintained.
Yeah how did the m&p's do? I used to work in an indoor range too and we would only clean them when they would start jamming badly. Never had a glock break. Taurus, Beretta yes not glock
@Alaskan Ballistics This was before the M&P was even thought of. This range only had a couple of random guns off and on besides the Glocks for rental use. Probably part of the reason for the problems was the ammo they sold to shoot in the rentals. They bought reloads with cast bullets from a local guy. I know at the time Glock said not to use cast bullets, and you can imagine how dirty the guns were after thousands of rounds of that crap. Considering the abuse, they actually did very well.
Soft lead Cast bullets are specifically not to be shot in glock barrels (or any barrel with polygonal rifling) says so in the owners manual of glock's.
Exactly.
Cacticalmain sent his M&P back because there was quite a bit of play between the slide and frame. S&W sent it back and told him that it functions. Honest outlaw had a few malfunctions with his M&P with very low powered freedom munitions ammunition
He said in the chat that he couldn't get it to run. I saw his video. This was way after that review
Never had trouble with my Smith & Wesson It's got thousands of rounds and I haven't had one miss feed or one jam
Good for you. I hope the firearms continues to serve you well. Godspeed
Glocks are blocks. The M&P is a work of art and fits in the hand as organically as is possible. Who in the world would choose the Glock's baseball bat size grip over the perfectly thin swell of the M&P? These are two different animals entirely. Good video!
Well, I would choose the glock because I didn't have to get sent back to the factory to be reliable. I'm not saying they are perfect or don't have issues, But if you can't shoot them because of the grip, that aint a gun problem. That's a you problem. But I digress...
Thanks for the comment and for sharing your opinion. Godspeed and good hunting to you and yours this new years.
Glock reliability is undeniable. @@AlaskanBallistics
@@superbug1977 that Smith had been 100% since I got it back.
Thinking to get this 34 at work. I have some scratch to burn but haven't decided
The 34 gen5 shoots sweet man
Ugh with a long slide, double stack capacity so it’s a wider body I got to go with 10mm over 9mm. I got the XDM OSP in 10mm with a compensator on the end to bring the length out a bit and it not only adds the extra weight but handles the recoil even more than just being a longer barrel and slide. So for me that’s the one I like, personally I just don’t care for 9mm out of a FULL size handgun, it’s better out of a sub or complete compact. I get the whole range gun 9mm, but I like to practice what I’ll use, other than my .22 s&w AR which was given to me for plinking I don’t own range only weapons. I got a M2.0 Shield but it’s the sub compact single stack .40s&w with the “normal barrel”. It’s my every day carry while my XDM is home defense and hunting handgun, although I’d be lying if I said I didn’t carry my Shield even more often than my XDM on hunting trips when I’m trying to go light and it’s an easy pocket gun that still packs enough oomph for the panthers, black bears, people and other threats I’d encounter. But still, if I ever go out West or all the way to Alaska I’m bringing my 10mm for sure. Which hey I know Alaska Ballistics agrees with the best millimeter comment, if the wife wants a softer recoiling gun then hey happy wife happy life, but why some men like big a ol double stacked 9mm pistola over a 10mm is beyond me.
I like and have both. They're fun and cheaper to shoot
The yellow bar that you pulled out behind the ejetor , is that something only the built in safety model has?
No. I don't think so
S&W instantly sent me the plugs and a friend of Hank Strange did a perfect how to.
Cool sweet. I'll go watch my buddy Hank
I don’t know but is it possible the Glocks Polygonal rifling puts more drag on bullet than SW does=slower bullet?
Possibly. But generally it's less drag. I think glock's lock up isn't as tight
Glock has more aftermarket support.
S&W has more in store options (ie: manual safety or no, exchangeable backstrap with palmswell)
Yep!
You mentioned a different guide rod for your Glock 40 10mm. Which guide rod do you use for that pistol?
NDZ with 22lb spring
Thank you!
Very informative. I’m looking for a new hobby because my shoulders no longer allow me to use my bow effectively. I’ve always loved handguns but have never held a license. In Australia the process for licensing and possession of any firearm is long and exhausting but I think it will be worth it. I’m definitely sold on the Glock 34, purely for targets as there’s no carry/conceal laws for private persons in Australia; it’s strictly military, police and high grade security. I wouldn’t even consider using one for self defence, I might not be able to use my bow for what I used to but I can still hit just one target at a good range and I bet at 200m I’m more accurate than the average handgun.
Sweet man. I'm sorry that your government supresses your natural God given rights. Godspeed and have fun!
Beat em with a koala, kick em like a kangeroo, then skewer em like shrimps on the barbie
Excellent review! In my mind, M&P all day!
Thank you
thanks
I just got a M&P 2.0 5inch and I cannot wait to take it to the range. As far as reliability is concerned, we will have to see. I have heard that Glocks are reliable, but, I have also heard that this weapon is also reliable. Out of thousands of guns sold and only hearing about 3 issues so far, is actually not that bad and I wouldn't say that it marks any real concern. Now, if the M&P has had hundreds of reports of reliability/safety issues (like the Sig M17 had) then I can see being concerned and wanting to go with something else. I thought about getting a Glock but decided against it because, well, it is overtly boring and way over rated and hyped, in my honest opinion. It looks like a small black brick with a handle and a trigger on it. That is it. I do want a firearm that is reliable and shoots good, but I also want a firearm that looks good to! Do not get me wrong, aesthetics is not the most important thing to consider when choosing a weapon, but it does matter to me at least. So S&W it is! I did like your video and you did give a pretty fair review. You just gained a new subscriber. Great work!
Hope your m&p doesn't shoot like mine
I just ordered a 5" m&p 5" 40cal I can't find holsters for them anywhere. And suggestions?
M.I.E. Productions holsters... Just specify in the comments that it's for a 5" not a 4.25"... I've got an old video on it somehwere.
I’ve put thousands of rounds through my S&W 2.0 long slide with zero malfunctions.
Good for you! Hope it continues to do well. Mine does well, now.
I have both and actually prefer the glock.
I prefer the Smith and Wesson if it didn't give me doubts in the back of my mind
I wanted to love the MP... I tried. I bought three, included a 5" 2.0. The M&P just doesn't do it for me.
I'm sure they're fine guns, but if they don't feel good in your hands, or you can't find confidence in one, it may as well be a wall hanger.
Not bashing the Smith, but make mine a Glock any day of the week.
I don't really believe in the feel good in your hands theory
Glock... nuff said
RELIABILITY is the main reason I only carry glock for for self defense. Its simple and tested by time.
Agreed
Two nice 9mm's. My brother get gen 1 full size m&p from s&w and awsome shooter in
40s&w he also got their m&p model "c" in 40s&w. My brother wife got shield in 9mm. I like the shield in hand. If right both his no safty. But he like the Trigger in my ruger sr40c in 40s&w better.
And the glock's beat them all😁
Have both, too many issues with M&P to recommend it
What issues have you had?
I wouldn't Sai either is better then the other, but I personally prefer the S&W.
Fair enough
Smith by leaps,I do like Glocks,ergos for sure SW,durability SW,5 inch is perfect.I am not a fan of Glock mags,magazines are so critical and the cause of majority of failure overall.
Well at multiple people didn't have reliability issues with this Smith I would agree with you. Glock Mags only fail on me when they get their Springs wet
First time I've ever heard that about Glock mags. I've been shooting glocks for over 10 years, not once have I ever had a problem with a factory Glock magazine. Now KCI or worse a magpul glock mag, lots of problems.
Did smith and Wesson tell you what part was broken on your M&P after they serviced it?
No
@@AlaskanBallistics you should call them and see what they did. I’d be curious to know what part failed
I think the M&P is a nicer gun in terms of ergonomics and shooting, but I think Glock is a more reliable and dependable firearm. Smith and Wesson seems to have a real problem with quality control. For instance, I can't remove the barrel from the slide on my M&P 10mm when taking the gun apart, because the tolerances are too tight. The gun probably needs extra machining. Apparently this is a problem that other people have had with their Smith and Wesson 10mm M&Ps.
Interesting. Have they contacted you to send it back?
@@AlaskanBallistics I haven't contacted Smith and Wesson yet because I just recently purchased the gun. One CZcamsr, who is known as Texas Gun Vault, addressed this issue on his CZcams channel. He uses a soft rawhide mallet to nudge the barrel loose from his M&P slide. I am, however, a little apprehensive about trying to knock my barrel loose with a rawhide mallet. You can use the link below to watch the video. Other people in the comments have also acknowledged having this problem. czcams.com/video/bKwxl3Npvjw/video.html
Are you depressing the sear inside the gun? This is unique to m&ps for disassembly
Can I get the m&p 2.0 5 inch in black?
Maybe, but I've never seen it
He said it was due to cheap ammo. Premium ammo runs great. I’ve had no reliability issues with my S&W Full size. When he called S&W they said it wasn’t meant to run sub premium ammo.
Who said that?
👍 for the algorithm cause l don’t do 9mm or Glock or S&W 🤷♂️
Thanks for the thumbs up!
9mm is the best mm
Haha @Adam Hymas you're trolling hard today brother. Godspeed
Chris I have to agree 👍 on that comment. Nit 9mm fan and don't like glock all munch. S&w not bad theo.
That s&w sucks in relation to the Glock for reliability
I agree if you're a dummy and can not unload your gun before pulling the trigger "you need" a S&W M&P 2.0.
But if you are the sharp tool in the shed you can use a Glock safely _cause you know to unload you firearm_ any firearm before pulling the trigger.
Exactly 💯
I have no problem with the safety. I came up with 1911's. My thumb would'nt know what to do if it did'nt have something to do. LOL
Try consciously trying to turn the light on and the safety off at the same time
I’ve only shot the glock. Agreed on the sights though.
Yeah workable but cheap
@@AlaskanBallistics seems like they could workout a deal with ameriglo or something for cheap but better…
Agreed
Love Smith and Glock
Me too
How does Og carry 17 rounds in California is law enforcement?
Yes...
I like Glock but freaking hate that blocky grip and to me is very uncomfortable. For that reason I prefer the M&P.
I don't blame you, but I hope yours is more reliable than this one was at 1st. The grip is definitely better on the Smith and Wesson
Wilson I only came back to Glock because of their back strap feature. Gen 1, 2 and 3 all point badly in my grip. On that the M&P wins against the first three generations.
I really like the 19x with the long beaver tail back strap in place. At least the new grip profile has remedied the weird grip issue.
Cannot say that I have noticed it being overly block, at least not like the new G40 is.
@MoT0R He4D: if you guys want to try out two exceptionally well-made pistols, check out the Walther PPQ, and the HKVP9. These are somewhat pricey but truly excellent guns.
@@wilsoncruz1952 While a fan of H&K products. Their pistols just haven't blown my hair back ( especially the price of extra mags ).
I have heard a ton of good feed back about the Walther PPQ line of pistols. And while I have owned some of the more modern Walther offerings, I still haven't picked up a PPQ. They sure do point well and I like the way they feel in the hand.
2 year update… and the winner is…. Glock 17L. 😂
Nice!
Cacticalmain didn’t have any reliability problems. He was concerned about the slide having a little bit of movement in it but he’s shot several thousand rounds through it since then with no issues.
Honest outlaw’s gun had a little bit of an issue shooting low powered cheap ammunition, but ran perfectly fine with quality normal ammo.
I don’t think you have any reason to be concerned about reliability. There doesn’t seem to actually be any trend of issues with this particular gun.
Funny because I had low reliability
@@AlaskanBallistics
And people have had bad reliability with glocks. Anyone can get a lemon.
I’m just saying that your “3 documented cases” isn’t accurate. It’s just you. And you are the only person I’ve ever seen on CZcams have any issues.
Search hard enough and you’ll find people who get a bad Glock too.
With all available evidence your claims of having questionable reliability just don’t hold up.
I can understand having a bias after getting a lemon yourself though.
Honest outlaw said in a chat that it had a lot more reliabilty issues...
@@AlaskanBallistics
What’d he say?
Assuming you’re right. That makes two documented cases.
I’ve seen almost every video on this gun from creators with 5 subscribers to the most popular guntubers.
Want me to tally how many I find on any specific glock for you?
Nope... I've had glock's have issues too....
you can take the safety off the m&p
Yeah I've been meaning to do that
Do not have that exact pairing. Pretty close though. I had the standard M&P 9 fullsize. And a Glock 19x. I had to use the M&P against an aggressive feral dog ( folks dump unwanted dogs in the mountains we live in ). Got off two shots before the external safety got bumped under fire. That planted a seed of doubt that I wasn't able let go of, so the M&P 9 went down the road. Replaced it with a CZ P10C suppressor ready 9mm. Just like the Glock, it has no external mechanical safety.
I do miss the Apex trigger I had in the M&P 9, need to get one for my M&P 45c ( no external safety model ) which goes everywhere I do.
Never had a trigger reset issue with either of my Smiths. Knock on wood
Hi, why not just remove the safety? I have an mp9c that I’m having same issue. Thanks
I think i might remove the safety
@@AS-vk4kf I had considered that. Only I found a CZ P-10C at a good price, they also offered me $25 less then I had into the M&P. So I went with the CZ. The trigger on the P-10C line of pistol is very nice and I had been wanting a P 10-C for quite sometime.
Cheers and good luck this season
M&P Fits better and shoots great
Awesome. Glad yours works for you
@@AlaskanBallistics Do you have any ideas regarding an OWB or IWB holster?
@pipersmitty87 czcams.com/video/MBA6oeNog_M/video.htmlsi=0lXteFrYHW_vBI_7
I also like black rino concealment, Harry's Holsters,
Just in Case holsters if you prefer leather.
Here's my holster reviews playlist
In Thailand a Glock comes with 2 mags and is priced just 250 bucks cheaper than a CZ Shadow 2.. ridiculous 😂
Very ridiculous. Get the shadow 2
I stand by the m&p all day, I have the same 5" with a holosun and x300 (no safety tho)
Glad you haven't had any issues
Can a Smith and Wesson fire 1000 rounds at the same time?
I don't know
No gun can fire 1000 rounds at the same time. Even a Claymore mine only fires 700+ shot pellets. 😆
M&P used to come with 3
Not at any point that i sold them in gun shops
I’m pretty sure the ones labeled law enforcement only came with 3
The smith all day every day,
Maybe if it was reliable from the factory
SUPER.. GLOCK 34
It's awesome
Glock 34 all day everyday and it ain't even close.
I agree
You were more accurate with the g34 man. Easily.
Yep... i do usually shoot the m&p better though
M&P
Ehhh when you don't have to send it back to get it to work sure
🇺🇲🇺🇸👍💪
Thanks for watching and the comment
It's not required to pull the trigger to disassemble a Glock.
Show me how
Whaaa? Hahaha
I don’t think so lol 😂
Without watching the video, or even knowing which gun the Glock is being compared to... Not the Glock
Lol nope
That sounds like the baby on that old show, Dinosaurs.
"Not-the-Glock!"
@@AlaskanBallistics Like it's so dumb because the pistols are so different they can't even be compared. One of them isn't even desert tan.