EQUALIZER by Smith and Wesson - Most underrated carry gun?

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  • Is this the most underrated carry gun from ‪@SmithAndWessonInc‬? Did you guys forget about this carry gun? #smithandwessonpartner The S&W Equalizer is one of my main EDC pieces now. This subcompact gun shoots well and is packed with features.
    Easy-to-rack slide
    Slide cut for optics
    Reversible magazine release
    Manual thumb safety
    Loaded chamber indicator
    Crisp, single-action trigger with tactile and audible reset
    Optimized grip texture allows the user to manage recoil, keep a firm grip and it’s comfortable when concealing
    Picatinny-style equipment rail for light or laser
    Optimal 18-degree grip angle for natural point of aim
    Disassembles without pulling the trigger
    Armornite® durable corrosion-resistant finish
    Maglula UpLula® magazine speed loader included
    Easy-to-grip, deep front and rear slide serrations
    Ships with (3) Magazines: 10, 13, and 15 Round
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  • @aidangalanti69
    @aidangalanti69 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    This video was the perfect length to watch while pooping. Keep em coming HC.

    • @hunter-constantine
      @hunter-constantine  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      I’m here for the people

    • @donkeydefense
      @donkeydefense 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      As someone who is currently pooping, I can confirm

    • @ericjameslarson87
      @ericjameslarson87 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      What a time to be alive.

  • @theokrueger6286
    @theokrueger6286 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I absolutely agree with you. There isn’t a thing I dislike about this pistol. 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @DeadEyeWJ
    @DeadEyeWJ 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Denzel would be proud 🫡
    But real talk I wish the Shield Plus had a pic rail 😢

    • @hunter-constantine
      @hunter-constantine  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Equalizer > Shield Plus IMO

    • @jbobby420
      @jbobby420 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@hunter-constantine there's the video that needs to be made. IMO.

  • @conservativegunner308
    @conservativegunner308 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    S&W HIT a Home run with the Equalizer!! I really Like this Pistol!!

  • @francostacy7675
    @francostacy7675 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I am leaning towards getting one myself, and here are my reasons
    1. Made in America
    2. Good price for what I get
    3. Reputable company
    4. I like safeties when I appendix carry and the barrel is often pointing at my junk or a big artery or big bone. Mistakes often happen when you go to re-holster.
    5. I like the safeties for when I have my small kids around and something goes wrong
    In my process and they get access. The grip and thumb safety is another level or protection when you failed the other processes
    6. Optics cut
    7. Easy to rack slide …easy spring, good groves and wings on back .
    Something that this makes it an old person’s gun or a woman’s gun I totally disagree . It makes it a versatile gun. And this is how
    A. What if you were in combat and you get your offhand, broken, paralyzed,…. You get your fingers, broken or shot off. … you can rack the slide off of your boot, off of your pants, off of a door jamb, off a truck seat, or off of our steering wheel in your car or off the pavement… that makes it more combat ready
    B. Same situation your incapacitated and your weak may because you’ve been beat up or you’ve been shot… then you might need a woman or a small child to rack the slide for you…. That makes it more combat ready.
    C. let’s say you are old, or you have arthritis, or you have MS, or you have nerve damage from a previous injury, or you were born without a thumb or a finger… you’re a woman or a man that has a weak grip…. Now you can rack the slide and that makes it more combat ready.
    So the gun with its optics cut and it’s easy rack slide, and the options to buy a thumb safety or to not buy a thumb safety, makes this gun, very versatile and more combat ready
    ….. and did I say it was made in America?

  • @SpyderWebbX
    @SpyderWebbX 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The grip safety is much needed, especially if you choose the one without the thumb safety. It has an internal hammer that is retracted all the way, all the time ready to fire like a loaded 1911. Unlike a Glock that the stryker is half-cocked when loaded, the hammer on this one is cocked and at full-tension all the way when loaded. Trigger has a very short take-up. I think they put the grip safety to prevent NDs when gun is dropped or holstering because of that very short trigger take-up. The trigger travel to the wall is so short almost like a 1911 trigger. The M&P 2.0 (and Glock had much much more) has longer trigger travel. If you dry fire this, you'll be surprised the trigger feels it's basically is resting on the wall.

  • @charleswindham3195
    @charleswindham3195 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have had the shield 2.0 for 2 years (love it).
    I will have an Equalizer soon. The internal hammer and the grip safety are awesome!
    Love the way the gun feels in my hand!

    • @kimdunn1965
      @kimdunn1965 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love my equalizer I also own the ez 380/9mm but with the 10,13,15 mag I really love my equalizer

  • @zachgrebisz
    @zachgrebisz 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Im a simple man, I see huntie video, I click

  • @timknasel4687
    @timknasel4687 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love my equalizer. Have had it since it came out. Besides the three mags that it came with they gave me a coupon for 3 more mags. It fits me nice, conceals nice, all around good gun for people on a budget.

  • @francostacy7675
    @francostacy7675 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ok, love the Denzel touch…that’s cool
    I also liked your comment after you knock the target down “ not sure what that proved but but it felt cool” that’s an honest statement, I like that.

  • @markwest1157
    @markwest1157 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great gun ,bought for wife but she prefers her taurus 38spl. I love the compact size ,capacity . Holosun and rail take it to a nice compact build

  • @r12clark
    @r12clark 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I don't know why more people haven't hit that sub button. My HC belt should be coming back to you on Tuesday. Thanks Hunter. Best belt ever and I've been carrying for a long time.

  • @pete4633
    @pete4633 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Fun review. Nice work

  • @guynall4025
    @guynall4025 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Have been a hand gun shooter for 3 0 years.recently had to sell off my 9 mms due to Parkinson’s about 6 months ago I found the shield 380 ez and fell in love with it. Today I went to my local ffl to buy a ez9 while there they showed me the equalizer after racking the slide a few times I bought it went straight to range and fell in love wth it it’s my new cc. Thanks smith@ Wesson for keeping me shooting. And sir thank you for this video.

  • @benjaminjohnson4568
    @benjaminjohnson4568 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Doesn’t matter if I have no interest in the gun, if there’s a HC video on it I’m gonna learn about it.

  • @hopewilliams6705
    @hopewilliams6705 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I was actually shooting one of these today! Not a bad pistol trigger a little heavy for my liking but a good pistol

    • @kimdunn1965
      @kimdunn1965 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes the trigger is a tab long but hey I like the pistol the reset is light but good price point

  • @scarfacen8459
    @scarfacen8459 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hello, new shooter here! Thanks for uploading this video. I wanted to ask-How do you feel that the Firing Pin Block is depressed by the grip safety versus a pull of the trigger? Really want to get the equalizer but I want to understand the safety implications of a firearm with this mechanism vs something more traditional

    • @hunter-constantine
      @hunter-constantine  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I think this adds a degree of safety since grip safety is incorporated. Most modern firearms are safe across the board so I have no issue carrying most guns.

  • @3-six-tya960
    @3-six-tya960 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Family told me to get a Glock but I heard a lot of mixed opinions online.I go in the gun store and I see it and I fall in love. My dumbass did a simple google review and saw the words “under rated pistol” and bought it without testing it at the firing range. I got very lucky tho as I fired it and fell in love with it. I’m a shooter with small hands so the 10 round mag has the perfect grip and the grip safety does not dig into my hand. I bought some ndz after market parts and got a gold grip safety and a gold optic cover as well as a tlr-7 sub. Definitely happy I got this gun instead of a g43x. Easy slide rack, so far reliable and I’ve only heard good reviews online

  • @LoneCowboyTraining
    @LoneCowboyTraining 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    7:37 you’re right‼️ Doesn’t sound crazy. I have probably 1700 through mine and I’m just now beginning to understand it and that’s because she’s just now showing herself. Great Point‼️🤌🏽 #NewSubscriber

  • @therccelebrityspeedfresh5393
    @therccelebrityspeedfresh5393 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It’s got the safety grip I love my gun and it’s my first hand gun.

  • @lizzapaolia959
    @lizzapaolia959 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's a 10, 13 and 15 round magazine. They are nice pistols. My husband and I have had one for over a year. I personally doubt care for the grip angle. We purchased it for $480.00 it was a good price at the time. Idk what they are currently priced at
    We're keeping the pistol and we've had zero negative issues. I prefer the German made Walther for CCW.

    • @dm0065
      @dm0065 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I just paid $509 for mine last week so I'd say you did pretty well. It wasn't the first place I checked either, the other was $550, so I thought I'd done proper shopping and was all proud of myself, right up til I saw your $480.

    • @lizzapaolia959
      @lizzapaolia959 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Someplace had the on sale for Memorial Day $425.00 I don't recall what dealer. It's a reliable pistol, I just don't carry it for CCW. My husband and I prefer German/ European pistols...... Have a good evening.

  • @SuperVelAmmo
    @SuperVelAmmo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Denzel is that you??
    That 90gr JHP rips in the Equalizer 🔥🔥

  • @josemoreno-ee9cq
    @josemoreno-ee9cq 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice video. Can you make a video shooting tha M&P 45?

  • @Nineonetil
    @Nineonetil 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I went and bought a belt and equalizer after this video 💪🏽

  • @nickrucker3562
    @nickrucker3562 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    should i get this, or a hi point and a couple packs of dutches

  • @michaelgonyea5433
    @michaelgonyea5433 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great review. I am now convinced it would have sold better if it was called the My Buddy.

    • @Claudius43CE
      @Claudius43CE 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I’m old enough to remember that commercial. I wanted one, which is probably why I got my ass kicked so much 😂

  • @DanTheWolfman
    @DanTheWolfman 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    At @Hunter-Constantine My 1st of many videos on your Excellent CCW belt went live whether "Poly Positional Carry" sliding 3'Oclock to AOWB and now trying dedicated AOWB! .yes Appendix Outside The Waistband.Comfortable!

    • @hunter-constantine
      @hunter-constantine  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      AOWB? I haven’t heard of this much!

    • @DanTheWolfman
      @DanTheWolfman 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@hunter-constantine YEP, YURIKA! I am heading to the range now. w a bunch of holsters to put outside my pants behind the belt..Ur tall/skinny so AIWB probably fine for you, but for more comfortable for me now that I have gotten bigger. I will try to get times with 9 from a NEW Flexible Sidecar, and with a 40 from a Leather both really comfortable.

  • @throwaway633
    @throwaway633 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Can you do a short video on drawing from appendix?

    • @hunter-constantine
      @hunter-constantine  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I can do that

    • @fjdubya5726
      @fjdubya5726 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's how I carry my Shield with aftermarket belt-clip. I wonder if such a thing will come out for Equalizer.

  • @Precocktrigger
    @Precocktrigger 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    30 super ez is also underrated. I'm at 1500 rounds with it and I'm loving it

  • @jonengelbird7051
    @jonengelbird7051 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What are your thoughts on the Equalizer vs the Shield Plus or M&P Subcompact?

    • @hunter-constantine
      @hunter-constantine  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Shootability
      M&P9c
      Equalizer
      Shield plus

  • @collinbalko6600
    @collinbalko6600 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Ill be picking one up as soon as my bonus check hits the ole bank account! Any recommendations for a quality optic and/or light that doesn't cost as much as the gun itself?

  • @jamesmartinez5691
    @jamesmartinez5691 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I own this guy I love it I think smith and wesson did a great job but I did enjoy your test video.

  • @GabrielSvihgun
    @GabrielSvihgun หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice video bro! Most of us carry concealed guns, this content is very good fo the community. Next time do some already "basic" drills" to see your time with this new toy.

  • @therccelebrityspeedfresh5393
    @therccelebrityspeedfresh5393 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I use 15 round magazine only because I don’t like the 10 round mag and 13 round mag because it don’t have enough grip because its too small but the 15 round mag it’s the perfect size for me.

  • @therccelebrityspeedfresh5393
    @therccelebrityspeedfresh5393 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh I still have my equalizer 9mm pistol I love mine I’ve shot it 94 rounds I bought it brand new 2023

  • @DanTheWolfman
    @DanTheWolfman 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yo @Hunter-Constantine I RAN MY FIRST TURBO PIN RUN EVER Immediate Incapacitation 2.24 Seconds from Concealment w/ YOUR BELT in the SAME HOLE HEADSHOTS my first AOWB Attempts today! 2nd Run Through of Gabe White Standards 7 yards with the 21oz MACRO sized GX4 Carry!

  • @therccelebrityspeedfresh5393
    @therccelebrityspeedfresh5393 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That’s the sight I want for my equalizer

  • @Dodgerockets
    @Dodgerockets 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    FYI Rainier Short Stroke Trigger works on equalizer

  • @kristencarlbon4561
    @kristencarlbon4561 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I actually love my equalizer It fits my hand perfectly and I don’t have a lot of strength in my hands and it’s easy to rack perfect for an older person like myself.

  • @fancyfancypunx
    @fancyfancypunx 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love that this is a cheaper FN Reflex that was way faster to get to market. I'm fiscially irresponsible and have the Reflex.

  • @johngonzalez1804
    @johngonzalez1804 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great pistol

  • @supcch016
    @supcch016 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Got this for the wife. Wife did not like this pistol. She prefers her m&p 380ez vs the equalizer. She wanted a 9mm that had an optic cut. She preferred my 43x MOS over this pistol. Yes the EQ was easier to rack but it was too snappy for her and jumping out of her hands. No issues with the 43x MOS and the EZ380. No idea what else to say. It just wasn't the pistol for her.

    • @seancahoon3432
      @seancahoon3432 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I like adding frame weights to my pistols, the ones that light up 😂. Takes a lot of snap out of the recoil

    • @supcch016
      @supcch016 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@seancahoon3432 I have a few weights disguised as lights. I will try that this weekend. Thank you!

  • @bullseyeike3070
    @bullseyeike3070 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I would love to see a collab between you and Jerry Miculek or Ben Stoeger.

  • @chap23305
    @chap23305 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    How much money and support would it take you to switch to team Glock....

  • @jbobby420
    @jbobby420 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If it didn't have the grip safety, I'd have one. My aunt has the ez, which is basically the same.

    • @hunter-constantine
      @hunter-constantine  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m going to be doing a comparison video.
      Equalizer is a huge upgrade.
      You barely notice the grip safety tbh

  • @kennywheelus6857
    @kennywheelus6857 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent review of a understand 9mm,I love it,I've carried my performance center m an p 9mm ex for 2 years now an finally found a holster to accommodate my Olight light an laser combo with red dot optic,I saw this pistol not too long ago after falling in love with my performance center,an now it has 3 double stack magazines an optic ready plus more rounds an if you already have a shield plus, magazines easyily are swappable,plus a uplula,hell of a deal for me anyway,plus more grooves or serrations to rack slide easier,I want this as my next side arm for concealed ability an give my girlfriend my performance center to learn with as her first firearm,I don't it getting hot,after a day at the range I'll just stick in my range bag with my extra magazines,the price too of this gun caught my attention as well,I saw one at the gun range last year an wanted to try it out but I had to leave to head home an get rest before going to work,easy to clean an maintaine like the performance center as well

  • @andrewjordan4642
    @andrewjordan4642 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can you give a link to that holster? Thanks

    • @hunter-constantine
      @hunter-constantine  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      www.tier1concealed.com/products/t1m?variant=31204944543815

  • @totenfurwotan4478
    @totenfurwotan4478 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Chet Hanks long lost brother 😂

  • @FirearmJunkie
    @FirearmJunkie 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I JUST ORDERED A BELT HELL YEAH BROTHER

  • @joseleon1448
    @joseleon1448 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I love my equalizer but im going to be honest, not the best trigger but not worst either 6.5 maybe 7 out 10. But still my primary carry. Shoot over 1k But my next one is shield plus pc But I carry my equalizer more

    • @hunter-constantine
      @hunter-constantine  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I think the break on the trigger is phenomenal but the reset is meh

  • @Corbin_Krueger
    @Corbin_Krueger 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    sold me brother

  • @cw7legionofpewrights596
    @cw7legionofpewrights596 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jerry’s protege is his daughter kinda late there bud 😂😂😂

  • @The-BCC
    @The-BCC 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I got the girl an equalizer. I like it. Would be cool to get a better reset on the trigger. Not sure how to do that.

    • @hunter-constantine
      @hunter-constantine  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I was thinking a set screw might help

  • @johnnixon2504
    @johnnixon2504 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Pay the man

  • @jtpiercy1966
    @jtpiercy1966 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love my equalizer

  • @therccelebrityspeedfresh5393
    @therccelebrityspeedfresh5393 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I got 4 mags all 15 rounds

  • @hez2k
    @hez2k 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Mentions the maglula loader. Doesn’t use it. 😅 huntie gold moments

    • @hunter-constantine
      @hunter-constantine  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I got these strong hands. I’m gonna use em

    • @hez2k
      @hez2k 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@hunter-constantine lol you were just showing us mere mortals how a real man loads his mags

  • @3skilledllamas
    @3skilledllamas 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love you

  • @DestinyCreatesEntertainment
    @DestinyCreatesEntertainment 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Cameraman needs an nd filter

  • @bobbob-g8p
    @bobbob-g8p 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    its hated cause the name is dumb and the name is huge on the slide. its like smith and wesson has no idea what cool is. and most people dont want a grip safety just one more thing to fail in a high stress situation

    • @hunter-constantine
      @hunter-constantine  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      I don’t notice the grip safety at all. I think it would have sold better if it was called the equalizerer

    • @funkla65
      @funkla65 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey, some of us are too school for cool.

    • @JohnMoody-l2d
      @JohnMoody-l2d 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If a safety worries you that just screams I don’t know how to handle a firearm, maybe more range time can fix that confidence issue

    • @francostacy7675
      @francostacy7675 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The name is dumb…. That is laughable. If you look at other manufactures, I guess you prefer names like these
      P01
      P07
      P09
      P229
      P226
      365
      P320
      365xl
      17
      26
      19
      43
      43x
      Vp9
      Sr22
      P30
      Lcp
      Yeah those names make so much more sense

    • @larrymcgeorge3846
      @larrymcgeorge3846 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's not dumb do you own one

  • @armandochavira87
    @armandochavira87 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If only it were a Glock 🤦‍♂️, 🤏close to getting one , great video 🤙🤙🤙!!!!!!

  • @cnclife2739
    @cnclife2739 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Don't like the grip safety.

    • @hunter-constantine
      @hunter-constantine  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You don’t even realize it’s there tho

  • @nmingrao1
    @nmingrao1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Belt