I am not sure if this is just in Kentucky or a nation wide thing. I have noticed that the M&P pistol line is now more expensive than Glocks. Any thoughts as to why?
Sold my M&P. S&W has been jerking my chain on the 2 free mags they still owe me from March as well as a replacement backstrap pin (tabs were sheared off from the factory).
In all honesty, the M&P isn't that much better than the Sigma was. It's actually the same pistol, just a little refined. They claim it's Military & Police, but their R&D folks dropped the ball on a few aspects that relate to both...like noise and light discipline. Not that Glocks are any better in the noise department.
I've noticed that even Glock 9mm and .40cal prices are pushing toward the $550 mark with no legit reason why. My local FFL holder was selling Glocks at the sub-$500 mark a little over a month ago. Now they've got a flyer saying "Glock sale! $519.00!", so I asked how it was a sale when just last month they were below $500. Didn't get a response.
I went to my local shop the other day, I think both were around 500. I paid 439.99 for an M&P back in Feb. I ended up having to sell it due to being off work and needing money for food/bills, I got 500 for it, and that was what the buyer suggested, and he knew what I paid for it. Supply and demand dictates price.
I was curious about your comment that M&Ps cost more than Glocks, so I did an experiment on Gunbroker, looking at "Buy it now" prices from large dealers for two guns:
1. S&W M&P 9mm, 4.25 inch barrel, black, NIB, two 17 round magazines, no night sights.
2. Glock 17 9mm, 4.49 inch barrel, black, NIB, two 17 round magazines, no night sights.
So your theory seems correct - The M&P looks like about $40 more than the comparable Glock.
As to the reason, I think the M&P had to be priced lower than Glock at first because it was unknown and Glock was the standard. Once the M&P established itself in the market and became viewed as equal to the Glock (with some additional features), S&W was able to increase their pricing and make a larger margin on the M&P. Many buyers will now pay a little more for an M&P than a Glock.
Seems that as the mad rush to buy guns and ammo since last year all guns have increased in price by leaps and bounds. Glocks at my local shop have remained constant in pricing. While some guns have doubled in price most of the glock models have maybe increased $20. I won't complain though cause I know what to expect when buying my next one.
Maybe because of the glut of Glocks available? I too have always thought Glocks were cheaper. :smile:
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