Glocks and M&Ps

[Underdog 1,593]

Are M&Ps much harder to work on than Glocks in completely disassembling them?   Are the safety plugs that you can put in across S&W M&P models the same?  Does the Shield take a different one?

[Screwball 483]

I don’t think either is hard to work on, but I’d say Glock is likely easier to completely disassemble. At least from how I remember when I installed the Apex parts in my M&Ps.

But I’ve seen people screw up making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Neither is in Ruger Mk III territory, if that is what you are asking.

Don't know about the Shield or plugs...

[diamondd817 826]

With the exception of the front sight, Glocks can be completely disassembled with 1 tool.

[RichP 115]

Glocks are easier to completely disassemble. M&Ps have more parts, use roll pins and require removal of the rear sight for access to the safety plunger/spring.

They are both equal when it comes to general field stripping for cleaning.

[Ray Ray 3,566]

2 hours ago, diamondd817 said:

With the exception of the front sight, Glocks can be completely disassembled with 1 tool.

So, then two tools?

[10X 3,296]

1 hour ago, Ray Ray said:

So, then two tools?

One tool and a bent paper clip being used as the second tool.