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- Shooting and discussing three different versions of the M&P Shield EZ, the .30 Super Carry, the 9mm, and the .380.
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i first watched this guy probably 10 or 11 years ago. so happy he’s still on that grind
And he still banging the guns and bang some Booty too 😂👍
Yup, subbed for a grip myself.
I watched him when I was 9 or 10 lol now I’m 18
Same here, gotta give the guy credit for his dedication.
@@henrygonzalez360 He would be doing this if he was paid/famous or not. it's his hobby. he would probably pay to do it.
Hickok seems like the grandpa that knows everything about guns and will teach you everthing
hickok doesn't look a day over 20 tf you mean "GRanDpa"????
I'm sorry sir I apologize for my ignorance
He actually looks like he lost a lot of weight. Hope its not a sickness. Maybe he switch to TB12 diet.
He's been shooting ever since you had to throw rocks
That is how I feel about him, too! Between Hickok45, Massad Ayoob, and Justin Opinion, I have learned a great deal from these wise people - and I am grateful for it! =)
Just bought an EZ30SC and compared it with my EZ 9mm. The EZ 30SC penetrated an empty propane tank while the 9mm made a nice dent, out of 20 rounds at least a dozen of the Federal 30SC penetrated the tank with a good clean hole. It was louder than the 9mm and did shoot faster and has more capacity. Both along with the EZ 380 are identical and all 3 are great to rack and shoot especially with arthritis and age, imo the EZ 30SC is now my favorite of the 3.
The EZ .380 is identical in form and function, but it's considerably lighter and thinner in the slide.
@@hickok45 Thanks for the reply...enjoy your videos, very informative and educational....also fun to watch!
I am a cancer survivor with some neuropathy in my hands from treatments. The smooth rack slide is great for me…. love my EZ 9mm
I had it in mind for my wife who has tendinitis in her wrists but let her cycle through several guns at Palmetto. She landed on the EZ 9mm for the ease of use and shooting. It felt right in her hand from the get go. She's going to her CCW training next month.
I just wanna say thank Hickok45, thanks for all the work and fun times we get to enjoy with you and John. We're all truly blessed to have you.
Your giggles after firing will never get old, Mr. Hickok.
profile pic from Garand Thumb vid?
Every time I hear “Hickok45 here…” I know I’m about to be in a good mood.
Your honesty is a jewel. You honor your supporters and do not bite the hand that feeds you,. You say it right up front: "We are supported by Federal so we can't review ammo". That is one beautiful admission of loyalty to a brand. Ed Sullivan would have hired you as his marketing director in a heartbeat.
I got the 380 EZ. I love this thing.
Am from Kerala and watching all his video updates.
This Man is really a gem
what an incredible accuracy he had
Welcome chetta
I like the grip safety. Never had an issue with it and it allows me to holster with my thumb on the back of the slide, so the grip safety isn’t depressed and it can’t fire. Same thing I do with a hammer fired gun.
I bought the 380 EZ a few years ago. LOVE IT!
Are you sure you can handle it?!
@@brianblackburn-author7531 of course I can. Why wouldn’t I? I can still handle 9mm and 45, but the slide spring on my Springfield XD 45 was getting to be painful to rack. As I’ve gotten older my hands just ain’t what they used to be. This EZ isn’t my only pistol and it’s not the only one I carry, but it’s the one I carry most because it’s easy to shoot.
@@CuttinEJ well, that's understandable
I am so glad you gave a very honest review of the problem with the grip safety. Your quote " I would never own one for self defense everyday carry" sums up exactly my concern the first time I dry fired the 9mm ez we purchased for my wife. I have talked to S&W customer service asking if they have an updated grip safety with a larger protrusion but not like the performance model and they said no. When conscious of the grip when target practicing only on occasion did I have a ftf but my wife more so. I added a 1 inch self stick soft rubber stip not even 1/8" thick to it this week and went to the range.She shot approximately 200 rounds and did not have even one fail to fire! I did about 30 dry fires before going and about 25 live fires at the range and also had no ftf issues. The strip I added did not move at all. Maybe now with your 10's of thousands reviews of you showing how you had to tape up the grip safety for your demo Smith & Wesson will get the message and come up with an update. The other problem with the tape you added would be quick take down, and everybody already knows that problem! As far as the super 30, I personally see no advantage of switching from 9mm. Thanks for the great videos and honest opinions and reviews.
I hate grip safeties
I don’t mind the grip safeties at all…but on my 9mm Performance Center EZ, sometimes my small hand seems not thick enough(?) or rides too high(?) or SOMETHING on the PC safety and I get a dead trigger situation…not very comforting! I’m going to try your idea. It doesn’t happen ever on any of my other grip safety guns…
My 380 Shield EZ is a great pistol. It goes everywhere with me sometimes in addition to my M&P 40 full size and compact. Load it with good Sig ammo and confidence level as self-defense round is quite high . Yes, I prefer any round beginning with the number “4”, but, better to have the smaller thunderstick than none at all. Hickok 45 national treasure. I too have real large hands - it’s a gift!
I hope you don't tape the grip safety
@@enricomandragona163 why would you ever tape the grip,safety or not?
@@us1fedvet just saying because you have big mits!! If you were playing attention HC 45 did!!
@@enricomandragona163 understand. I’ve gotten grip rubbers in the past but the Smiths all have good grips out of the box. I’ve gone through my fair share of Pachmyers and Gil Hebard grips on revolvers I’ve carried.
If I'm carrying .380, I'd rather run Lehigh+Underwood ammo.
I'm a 9mm guy but took a chance on a shield in 30 super carry. First trip to the range and love it. Less snappy than the 9 in a smaller plastic framed pistol IMO. Will integrate it with my other conceal carry pistols.
Better than a 380 slightly worse than a 9. A decent carry option.
I’ve never heard of 30 super carry!
You think a 9mm is snappy??? What's this country come to???
@@brianblackburn-author7531 yeah I carry a shield 45 2.0 and don’t think that’s snappy, but some people don’t like recoil which is understandable
.22 9mm .380 30 super carry doesn’t matter what the round still wouldn’t want to get hit by any
I don't want to get a papercut... doesn't mean all things you don't want to get hit by are equally effective defensive tools.
@@libertyprime9307are you dumb? A 22 would be just as effective as anything for self defense. Grow a braincell a man killed a grizzly with a 22lr
@@libertyprime9307a man killed a blackbear with a 22lr that explains all you need to know
@@kalegallarde6369 It's definitely not all you need to know since that only describes what's possible, not what's likely.
Everyone already knows any bullet can kill, but that also assumes a best case scenario.
Having better ballistics isn't for your ideal situation, it's for your worst. When you don't necessarily hit a lethal organ directly.
@@libertyprime9307 apparantly you know nothing about statistics when 22lr have killed more humans than any other, don't worry once you grow your first braincell you'll finally get the picture
Nice Comparison. I carry a old colt mustang sometimes, With less recoil the 380 bullets hopefully will all go where they’re supposed to.
I never get tired of Hickok45's laughter! How about you? 8D
Never get tired of him in general.
Oh yeah man
Reason why I watch him. Chill shooter who tells it like it is and keeps it light. Teaches while he entertains. Not intense.
Ammo shortage....
Federal, "here's a new cartridge to stock up on!"
Today's winner.👍
That is "currently unavailable" lol
I carry a .380 EZ on my son's recommendation after he shot his girlfriend's. I tried it and found that it did not aggravate my arthritis. The little ones, Sig P238, Ruger LCP ll, are too snappy/twisty for my thumb and wrist. Ditto .357/.38 Special LCR. I'd like more power and capacity, but I don't know...
Right there with you. My wife packs a 380, while I still daily my Ruger lcrx 38/357
The best uncle any one can ask for. Keep up the great work.
When the M&P and the M&P Shield first came out I tried both in 380, 9 and 40 at the range.
I didn’t like the shield and I do NOT have big hands. I did like the standard M&P , purchased it in 40 cal and still carry on the trail. Good guns
I want a grandfather like Hickok45! Somebody's a lucky grandkid. This is the kind of guy would have some kind of super power and will never die.
Here's the utility I see for the .30SC: spare cylinders for the .30 Blackhawk and .32 Mag/327 Single Six/Sevens, and eventually in PPCs and full-size match pistols that share the same magazines. My wish list? Reintroduce the M1 Carbine in .30SC in a lightweight synthetic-stock version along with a full size, adjustable-sight match grade pistol, with magazines around 20-30 rounds that interchange between the two.
380 EZ/PC rose to the top spot in the family poll-price, size, accuracy, ez to rack=Goldilocks.
I love my Shield + 30SC.
I noticed it's louder! But , the feel of comparing all these....then you have felt it! Thanks for sharing!!
It's a very high-pressure round, it will be louder in comparison at any barrel length.
I have 3 Shields. 390, 40, 22. I really like them. 40 is very hard for me to rack. Arthritis and chemo. Love the 380 except it has stovepiped me twice on last round. I carry this gun everywhere
Perhaps I'm reading this wrong but, are you saying that you carry the .380 that stovepipes?
@@RenotsBoy yea I know. It’s only one I own I can rack w my arthritis
Sorry. Had a call. And 4 years of chemo has took a toll and it’s slow road back. Maybe I’ll go back to the Glock.
Early Shield 380s had a recall on magazine springs & S&W would send new springs. I suspect this is the cause of the stovepipes. You can probably buy replacement magazine springs from Brownells.
Laid up with a ruptured tendon in my foot and watch Hickok45 is like therapy.
Live in the NJ and got another permit to purchase a pistol. Have a Glock in 9 mm. Will probably go with the S&W M&P in .45 ACP but this .30 super carry is interesting.
I am an old shooter with all the old age ailments. The last few years I find myself carrying a 380 EZ very often. With high performance ammo I do need feel under gunned.I have looked at the 9 EZ and it’s uncomfortable in my hand, so 380 it is.
Try the bersa thunder 380 ! Sweet !!!
@@paulmichaud1246
I have since switched to the EZ 9 from the Performance Center. It has a different trigger profile than the standard one and is comfortable for me to shoot.
I enjoy the EZ family of pistols, but I have to go with the .380 being every return shot hits in the same spot without trying.
Whatever you say, Shirley🤣😂😭
I have the Hellcat and the EZ.380 and I love the smooth slim fit of the .380 for carry but that capacity anxiety. Would love to see a glock in 30 super as you said.
Sir great video, the ammo companies are always reinventing, 38 super is the way. Or my favorite 357 sig ❤️ it
I really enjoy watching a genuine review. Thanks Hickok
It's an interesting idea. I've never been much of a caliber 'snob'. I like 9mm, 45acp, 10mm (10mm is probably personally my favorite though), but 380acp has a special place in my heart.
10mm is my favorite too! Love my glock 20... People have been fighting over 9mm and 45acp for decades and i can't help but laugh in 10mm
By definition, if you like 10mm, and especially if it is your favorite, you are a caliber snob. Own it. S&W 1026 FOR EVER!!!!
An incorrect assumption. Now if I said 10mm is the best, that would make me a snob.
@@Glock20SF10mm that doesnt make sense. People have preferences. I love shooting all guns and calibers. But im slightly biased because the 10mm glock 20 was my first ever handgun which was also a gift from my dad. I love 10mm because it has the best of both worlds when talking about 9mm and 45.
I also have a 9mm and a couple 45s. All great shooters.
380acp brings 2A supporters into the community who might otherwise not join us.
You are the voice of common sense when it comes to the 2A and firearms....thank you for your videos they are full of wisdom.
Hickok45 you remind me of my grandfather and step father. He is still around and his favorite deer rifle is his model 99 300 Savage. That was what I used to take down my first deer. Powerful cartridge. If you can find one or even just a rifle that shoots 300 Savage we would love to see and hear your thoughts. We love your videos. Keep up the great work.
I have a like new savage model 99E made in the early 1950's. Caliber 300 savage. Great rifle.
I just ordered the 30 super carry and really appreciate your common sense evaluation. Love your channel
Appreciate the comparison ! I'd have to say that the SC appears to be the answer to a question no body has ever asked.
You aren't alone. Many parrot this sentiment. Many don't understand.
More mag capacity is a question nobody ever asked?
In the shield it’s only a +1-2 rounds vs 9mm, and considering how much more expensive it will be compared to 9, is it worth it?
@@usa-rb5fi Dude people all went flocking to the P365 and Shield Plus from guns like the Shield 2.0, so yeah… 2 rounds of mag capacity is significant when you’re talking about going from 8 to 10, or 10 to 12 round mags. And those are not bargain bin guns. Guarantee most of you P365/Hellcat/Shield Plus guys hating on .30 SC because of cost don’t shoot enough for the difference in 9mm and .30 SC to equal the price of the whole new gun you bought because it had 2 more rounds in the mag
More capacity, better penetration with at least 20% less measured recoil. A caliber that people preferred shooting over 9mm in blind tests?
My ex-wife and daughter are petite and 9mm is too much to train with, the .30SC is perfect.
Thank you for burning a little bit of carry ammo for this comparison. Much appreciated.
Hopefully he saved himself a mag or two's worth 😏
This cartridge is amazing . It is about time they finally offer something to take the place of the 380 acp. A cartridge that if you ever need it should actually stop the threat. Unlike 380 ACP which is under powered to confidently get the job done. I expect to get Super Carry's for all the women in my family. They currently have micro 9's . But I can tell they are intimidated by the sharp recoil in their current carry guns. I recently got a 30 SC for myself and I love it.
380 will stop a threat, 22 will stop a threat. 30 SC has a similar recoil to 9mm, if you don't like recoil then 380 will do just fine.
I have the 380 ez as my carry. And considering a 9mm with more capacity. Considering them all but the mossberg 2msc looks best so far.
Sig 365xl
I'm still not sold on the 30 super carry and don't really see it going anywheres but if it means someone is more likely to carry it then leaving their 9mm at home I'm all for it. I carry a small 380ACP or 38 special in my pocket from time to time and if not I carry a 9mm or 45ACP of some kind on my belt so I have no reason to get into another cartridge to reload for. Great video as always keepem coming brother!!!
If ammo ever drops to 9mm or lower end 380 prices I think the 30 would pick way up. It has a lot of things going for it
@@MrEvilTag If the government sets a national law limiting mags to 7 rounds this cartridge might disappear altogether. Last time this happened a lot of shooters dropped 9mm for 40 and 45.
@@slick3129 thats not gonna happen and we all know that
I have the EZ 9 and it's a great pistol. I have never had any issues with it. But the grip safety doesn't make sense, especially on a pistol that's made for people with weak grip strength to begin with. I also wish it came with night sights instead of the white dots.
Agreed. I have medium-sized hands and the grip safety is hard for me to engage as well. It's not because it's stiff, but it's shaped in a way that it's awkward to press.
DK Read my comment about adding a small stick on strip to the grip safety. It resolved the occasional FTF for us until S&W comes out with an update.
You are so natural and easy to understand. I have learned so much and appreciate your guidance..
My wife has the EZ .380 due to Carpal Tunnel, and it works for her! My daughter will get one as well after shooting it! Good video Hickok!
I just wish they would have made the mag well a little thicker so it would use double stack mags.
I'd love to see like a 15 round EZ 9 shield.
Me too pal.
Don't be surprised if it shows up . S&W has been listening to the street well lately.
@@paulmoss7940 They really have.👍
It's all about profit. A couple of years down the line they will come out with a "30 super carry plus" to make even more money LOL
Hate grip safety's. Would keep me from purchasing as well. Love your video's. Thank you.
Would you know who (if any) makes 1911s without grip safeties?
@@The_Eastbound_Hyena Star aswell as Novak, make some.
@@The_Eastbound_Hyena Coonan model B? The original 1910 Colt?
I can't stand grip safety. I bought one and couldn't wait to go trade it back in. If I have to think about how to hold it I don't need it
@@richardbranton2780 I think Hickok has a problem with it because he is a giant. For normal sized people it's not an issue.
They do .30 super in a hellcat or P365 and can do a 15 0r 16 round magazine I'll be at the store tomorrow
Same here.
Another channel did a ballistics test 9 mm versus a 30 super Carrie. The 30 super Carrie went 19 inches into the ballistics gel where the 9 mm went 12 inches in. Also, they did it with a snub nose bullet and it went through 36 inches of gel and kept going. I just bought a 30 super carry because it was really cheap and to tell you the truth I’m loving the gun no misfires no jams really good grouping I’m hoping more companies start building more 30 super carries so the ammunition will go down right now it’s about $.50 a bullet to wear a 9 mm is about $.28 and I’m talking gel hollow points
The grip safety was a mistake from the start plus it makes it look bad. I wish federal waited for the 30 super carry until they caught up on 9mm and common production
They’re different production lines
9mm production is already at 150%
If they shut down the 30 sc line … there wouldn’t be any more 9mm
There would just be machinery they invested in not working and people at home collecting more UI
I was just complaining about the EZ grip safety this week with Smith & Wesson. I have very small hands, so it’s not just you @hickok45. Sure do wish they would make an EZ with out the grip safety!
I'd buy 30 super before I'd buy 380. I might get a super small one if they make it. Somthing the size of the kahr cm9 in 30 super carry would be awesome
Just picked up the Shield EZ in 30SC. Wasn't really in the market for one but was intrigued by its powerful velocity in a smaller caliber pistol.
My EDC is .357 SIG. It really kicks 'em out there but sometimes I just want to shoot without having to be reminded by my hand and elbow, of the energy it takes to gain the velocity to send 'em.
The .30 super carry shield is the same size as the 9mm. I wish they and others would build a new gun around this cartridge. A double action hammer fired preferably one as narrow as the colt M1903 M1908 pistols. with a double stack mag. Wish SIG would make a .30 similar to a P938 with a narrow slide
Been waiting for a comparison of the EZ’s
I'm not convinced this will take off that great. Similar power, similar ballistics, similar recoil, a couple extra rounds.
It won't touch the availability and price of 9mm.
The common calibers are over a century old. Doubtful anything new competes.
The whole idea of ammo/caliber evolution needs to take a frickin break for a couple decades. It's just getting ridiculous at this point.
@@The_Eastbound_Hyena why should we take a break on innovating freedom implementers and freedom seeds??? Are you a commie or something?
It might take off, but it'll take a few decades to do so. Look how long it's taken 5.7mm to get the footing it has now.
@@lttldblj gee... ya' caught me... darn. Calm down Bobo, I'm on your side. Just keep in front of me is all.
not in our lifetime
my wife just bought a 9mm EZ for her first gun after renting several at Palmetto's range. She's excited about taking her CCW class next month.
115 grains at 1150 fps is similar to many 9mm loads. It isn't on the powerful end of the scale but there are quite a few loaded around there.
I guess I am like you as far as hand size goes. I like a double stack 40 S&W or a double stack 45 in my hand. I have often thought that a semi-auto .30 carbine would be neat. but that might be a bit large even for me.
The 30 super Carry does not impress me. It's more expensive to practice with so I would get less practice with it which means I'm better off with just keeping the 9mm I already have because I can afford 9 mm.
If you take cost out of the equation, does 30 super hold advantages in your opinion?
Exactly
I like 30 super carry.. makes you realize we're good with 9 and 380.
Excellent comparison, hickok. It appeared to me that the .32 SC had less muzzle rise than the 9mm. I bought the Shield EZ in .380 last year after my 80 year old arthritic hands and shoulders racked the slide for the first time. The lady I take shooting sometimes liked the easy slide on the EZ, as well. Thank you for another great video... 😊
Guys, I do like the grip safety. It seems to me that it can sure save you if you were to drop it and instinctly try and catch it. I understand the big hands with the compacts though. Another great video good sir!
Good thing it'll save you when you drop your loaded gun instead of when you have to shoot at an awkward position from being jumped in an alley way
@@cornchips2201 Only a fool even lives where allies exist. If critters and trees don't outnumber the people population you just chose to live in the wrong damn place.
@@cornchips2201how about you just don’t get jumped in an alleyway?
@@cornchips2201 i'm curious how you plan to shoot someone without your hand on the grip. If you're not gripping it well enough to depress the safety then you're not going to hit anything anyway so don't worry about it.
I’ve purchased several guns from watching H45’s videos, Sako Bavarian carbine, deluxe rifle, pre 64 and post 64 (Late model controlled feed) winchesters and several others. Wife keeps telling me I have enough guns (they don’t get it of course). Never owned an AK, but finally bought a Norinco under folder. Easy weapon to shoot. Still can’t bring myself to buy a glock, no rational reason not to, just kind of like a Prius I suppose. The gun counters anymore look like chunks of gun shaped charcoal in long rows. It is great that there are so many choices now for the pistolero, just kind of hard for me to tell them apart.
Greetings from TX from a “pistolero”!
I couldn’t get into the ez line of smith and Wesson the one that really caught my eye was the sd9ve
.380 for the win...even though it got shortchanged a bit in this comparison.
.380 is slept on way too much
Agree. 10.5oz 13 shot LCP max is like black magic.
I have a few keltec 380's and I am shocked that little pistol is so incredibly accurate and I can shoot such a small mouse gun that effective, 380 seems to be an incredibly accurate round
Just purchased a Taurus GX4 , very happy with it .
My fiancé loves her EZ 9mm. I like it for her but I definitely prefer my Sig P365 for my edc.
I have one for each hand. Both great.
I REALLY want the 30 sc to work out. Its a great idea but it needs to be more available before I'm fully onboard
When ammo prices are higher than ever and shelves are empty you know its time to start "filling the gaps" with new cartridges that will be even harder to find and more expensive.
I couldn't agree more. Only in the U.S. would a company come out with a "30 Super Carry" cartridge that provides almost ZERO advantages over a common 9 mm round when we're in what might be called an "ammo crisis" right now. Another reason like our great leadership for the rest of the world to shake their heads! And as always, a big shout out to Hickok45. He is a huge asset to the shooting community!
@@the45er LOL, almost zero advantages?
20-25% more capacity than 9mm and .380
Measured as having about 25-30% less recoil than 9mm.
Better penetration than 9mm.
9mm is too much for my ex-wife and daughter to train with, they're both very petite. I want them to carry as much gun as they can, that they shoot well and can train a lot with.
.30SC is perfect for them., and way better than .380.
Just bought myself a shield 30 and I'm very happy with my purchase!
Thanks for being the first to make a comparison video on the 9mm vs 30 Super Carry
I every day carry a glock 32 in .357 sig. The 30 super carry does get my attention and seems like a interesting caliber, just might have to get one and see. Thanks guys for the great video and keep up the great work!
I sometimes carry a G33 myself, love .357 sig hate the ammo price lol.
Thanks for the review. This seems to be the only channel to do so. Lol. Since I own them all, my order of shooting enjoyment is 30sc, 380, then 9mm model. I rarely shoot rapid fire. The 380 is performance center and a pleasure to shoot. Usually the first gun I shoot. The last I'll shoot is the 30sc, kind of the dessert for the session. Mix in some wilson combat gripped sig p365's in 9mm and 380 to bring a smile.
Your channel works because the joy comes through.
Liking to shoot what you own is what it's all about. Those (other yt'ers and commenters) trying to tell others why someone shouldn't like to shoot a particular gun or a caliber is no help. Try before you buy, trade in what you don't like for something you do. If ya own just 1 gun, your probably new to firearms or don't shoot it. Just sayin.
S&W is a great company but they rushed this grip safety to production before having it properly field tested by a variety of shooters, both professional & amateur shooters.
I really admire his (Hickok 45) presence of mind in handling firearms while doing videos
Thanks for a fascinating comparison that only you could do. I guess the marketplace will decide whether we need another caliber, but more choice is better, no matter which wins.
.380 aka 9mm Short is a nice round but that 30 SC has really got my attention I hope to see it in some other silhouettes soon. You get more capacity than a 9 but similar very similar performance in the amount of energy it’s putting down range
You like that .30 Stupid Carry, huh???
9mm is expensive enough already. I can't imagine how much I'd have to pay for .38 Super IF I could find any but the ballistics are great!
30 super carry , not 38 super
It takes a while for things to catch on. Who knows, in 25 years 30 SC might be the new 9mm. Just think how long it took 9mm to overtake 45 in the US. Then half the shooting world decided 40 was better for a decade before they all rushed back to 9mm again.
30SC has very real merits as a thing. Now let's just see if the market keeps it alive long enough for people to realize that fact.
@@Followme556 it'll be the go-to when they outlaw the 9mm as some would like
Agreed, but their damn accurate.
@@rob6850 Outlawing 9mm would be dumb (but then we are talking about leftists), it's obsolescent. Right now what keeps it on top is momentum.
IMO 5.7mm and 30SC are both definitively and demonstrably better. But 9mm has just tremendous momentum in the market that will take decades to overcome.
I’m holding off…. really want one of the those Star Trek phazers
Remember the 365 was supposed to be released in 380 way back I wonder if it might become 30 super carry instead.
I think they just announced the sig p365 in .380 recently.
I just saw all the videos about it today.
@@eric6853 I saw it to I'm thinking they ditched the idea to run super carry instead.
"Ne'er do well neighbor, .22plinkster" lmao
Just picked up a EZ shield 9m for the wife. Took it to the range yesterday and off the rip had 4 failures back to back due to that back strap safety. She handed it to me and once again failure after failure until I awkwardly adjusted my grip to accommodate that feature.
Two major issues with this firearm (for us)
1. As mentioned that grip safety, it’s just very awkward when actually firing it.
2. The model we got has the ambo thumb safety, the way S&W designed it after each shot your thumb almost always flips it up accidentally engaging it. Simply put it seems like a dangerous carry gun.
We’re gonna bring it back tmr (Monday) and see if we can exchange it for something else. I had got it for her as a carry gun
He never misses pay attention! I been watching mr.hickok since I was 5 now I'm 30 years old.
You must have been hiding in a tree if you watched me shoot 25 years ago, long before TH-cam existed. :-)
Interesting. I will stay with 9mm because I can get it easier. My budget says keep using my G19. I shoot it well and I like it. I bought two more, police trades for spares. I did add Ameriglo sights to each and like them a lot.
I wonder how close this new caliber compares to the 9mm Makarov which is also between the traditional 9mm and 380.
I wondered that also on another channel. The reply I got was that most 9 Mak is watered down nowadays to about 380 energy. I have no idea if that's true. I have never fired a 9 Mak, never saw the point. The time to get into the eastern bloc surplus was when it was cheap, ditto for their ammo.
Modern .380 +p is just as good as Makarov. The 30SC rather on a par 9mm then in between
Thankfully, I have a standard size large glove hand and I like the grip safeties. Anything that is not obtrusive, but lessens the change of a negligent discharge is a good thing in my book. However, as you say, it has to work for you. I also like manual safeties as I have no problem removing them during the draw having shot a 1911 for decades and a manual safety is like a manual shift car, most people today aren’t familiar with them so the chances of getting shot with my own gun drop substantially if it is equipped with a manual safety.
from my visual standpoint..you kept the muzzle on target more so with the sc vs 9..albeit slightly
good morning grandpa . god bless u and all great U.S. brothers . respect from makkah
Interesting to see if you could tell the difference if you didn’t know which caliber you were shooting.
Yeah I’m thinkin the same thing..the 9mm is very capable and inexpensive in comparison. I’m not gonna start over on calibers for 2 or even 3 rounds. I’m glad to see the innovation, things are always changing. I’m not convinced it’s always for the better.
I still think .357 SIG is the king of all these, but I love anything new and different.
Facts I’m with you
.357 Sig is more akin to a .40 cal than a 9mm isn't it? At least in terms of felt recoil and snappiness
@@JJ_SDWR I'd say it's more snappy than a 40. However still a .355. I'm not recoil shy and shoot it really well and at more velocity than a 9 mm +P+ and still great capacity , I carry it a lot
.357 Sig is an underated round. Shoots like a laser, straight back recoil. It also rarely jams, as the cartridge is bottleneck. The only downsides are that the ammo is expensive and hard to reload. Still, it is my favorite carry round.
I Love my .357 Sig. I carry a Glock 33 daily. With practice I have no problem with recoil or it being snappy. Shoots flat.
You'll be paying 2-3 times more for .30 Super Carry than 9mm (2/17/22). Cost is always a factor for people. I wouldn't count on ammo prices coming down anytime soon or maybe ever, with Vista Outdoors & the Olin Corp. controlling ammo brands FEDERAL, CCI, Winchester, Speer, and Remington. Even the CEO of V.O. Chris T. Metz said that they are "managing their capacity", which is B.S. speak for controlled output to continue scarcity pricing. Remington, who by the way just kowtowed to the Sandy Hook lawsuit, agreeing to settle, are opening up a whole poopstorm for firearm manufacturers. Vista and Olin rolled up the industry through mergers, as well as taking advantage of the privatization of government facilities making ammunition and government contracts. The 'cost of raw materials' is a sideshow.
If you can buy up the competition and all agree to control output of ammo, you can effectively set the new higher prices as standard through lax anti-trust laws.
This is the new attack on the 2nd.
See Zero Hedge's article - "What The Great Ammunition Shortage Says About Inflation" &
I have e been telling people the same thing about the profiteering on ammo for a long time now. All I would get is people repeating the same BS about raw materials also.
Cheaper ammo leads to more practice, for many shooters.
Love my EZ shield 380
After a long night at work or on my days off, I like to put on some hickok45, relax and learn with the volume on 10%.
Nice….. I like to think of it as a 32ACP magnum or a 30 carbine short.
I’ll probably wait until ammo is much more available before considering buying one
Watching you shoot , the 30 super carry seemed to have less muzzle flip
I second that
I have never owned a 9mm but....the local Cabelas had a dozen varieties of 9mm ammo on well stocked shelves.
No 380 or much of anything else. I wish I had a 9mm. even if just to be able to buy ammo.
I can always dig around in my trunk, drawers, or car and find some 9mm lying around. You can’t replace that.
Bought the 9mm EZ for my wife, for whatever reason, a 147 grain would not rack a round after every shot, it woul get caught in the slide, but with 115 grain I had no issues and works flawlessly