Glock Handgun vs. Smith & Wesson Handgun

While both of these brands of firearm are quite popular, they do have their own distinctions. With each company’s available varieties, both brands are used for professional as well as recreational use, and are considered quite sturdy in the case of accidental dropping or use in rough circumstances.

The Glock specifications are quite varied, due to the number of available models to choose from. With barrel lengths ranging from 3.46 inches to 6.02 inches, every style and purpose is covered from compact to slimline to competition firearms. A few of the cartridges currently available are 9x19mm, .40, .45, and.380 with standard issue magazine capacities ranging from 6 to 33.

Unloaded weights for the Glocks range from 18.7 to 27.7 ounces. This makes them light enough, even when loaded to be comfortable to carry in a holster for long periods of time. This is quite practical when you consider the length of time law enforcement and security agency employees are required to have their weapons on hand. Available lights, sights and night sights facilitate use for law enforcement and security agencies.

S&W specifications are also varied. The barrel lengths on this make of handgun runs from the compact length of 3.5 inches to 4.5 inches on their M&P45 (military and police) models. Some of the available calibers from Smith & Wesson are 9mm, .40, .357 and .45 with magazine capacities of 10-17 rounds.

The weight of S&W handguns without magazines is in the range of 21.7 to 29.6 ounces. This makes them another great choice for law enforcement and other users who need to be carrying their firearm for extended periods of time. Smith & Wesson also offers several different illuminators and lights that are easily mounted, rendering these handguns even more facilitated for law enforcement and security personnel.

Safety is a vital part of the gun construction, and each of these companies has their own mechanism to ensure safe usage of these handguns. The Glock requires that the slide be racked in order for the striker spring to be partially compressed, therefore allowing for the trigger to be set and the handgun ready for firing. The S&W models are equipped with an internal locking system that is, for the most part unobtrusive. This renders the firearm inoperable until the activation key is used prior to use.

Both companies use their own style of ergonomic grip. However, the Smith & Wesson has the added bonus of interchangeable grips as well as a reversible magazine release and slide stop.

Although these firearms are important for law enforcement personnel, they are also available for those who choose to use them for recreational purposes. No matter what the intended use, be sure that everyone who has access to any firearm is properly trained in their use.