I don't know, man - I'm a combat vet with wide hands. I picked this up on a fluke and I love it. If you think you have to be a woman or elderly to appreciate a smooth action when you rack the thing - then I would respectfully disagree. Fits perfect in my hands, clean line of sight with the white dots... I have no gripes. You went into detail about all the features, so no point to add to it. It's practical, fires a good sized round and isn't too large to carry concealed. PLUS it didn't break the bank and came with 2 magazines. Too easy. Carry on. Great review, btw.
Bought wife one after LTC class. Shot it multiple times myself trying it out and I liked the feel and action - I bought one for myself to carry. An easy carry and very small print.
I'm 67 years old with arthritis in my hands. I had no trouble racking the slide and shooting the 380 M&P EZ. This is definitely going to be my guns for concealed carry.
I watched this video shortly after it came out. I immediately ran out a d bought this pistol for my wife. People may say negative things about this 380 or 380's in general but 2 weeks ago this pistol saved my wife from an attacker. I won't go into details because it's unnecesary. Been searching for this vid ever since to say thank you! This single video was the sole reason I ran out and bought the gun that we both love.
M Callahan it will eventually become popular. It's gun snobs driving 380 into a corner because it's not a 1911 or some other piece of trash that's over priced. One guy tried telling me over a Ruger lcp to buy a Kel tec pt3a1. I told I'm I'll buy a high point over that kel tec pt3a.
Rich White oh most definitely and I live 80 minutes north of Mansfield where their made so I can get them discounted by up to $75 for buying from their direct factory shop. Just waiting to see if I want their carbine 380 or a Mossberg shockwave 12 gauge with laser and flashlight adapter.
FGG, yes, Mrgunsngear gives sound information about pistols, rifles, accessories etc. Do you always, play with your firearms? Shoot it yes! Play with it? Really? I know you must mean, handle it!
Mine did that too. After about 10 magazines and a change in ammo, it has stopped. Always the last round. Hickoc45 did a review of this one. His did the same thing.
♥️thank you! I'm a 54 year old granny first time gun owner and first time shooter of a Shield with a safety! I signed up for my first gun safety/shooting lessons and this TH-cam channel was extremely helpful and funny😊
Retired LEO... 27 yrs of shooting not including military (USMC) and when I tried this pistol I was sold. I have huge hands and this isn't a small .380. It fit my hand very well and one thing I personally look for in a conceal carry weapon is comfort. It's comfortable to carry. I have glocks (19, 23 & 36) S7W SVE Sigma .40 (Gift) Bersa Thunder .380 (1 of my favs) Taurus .380 (Pocket pistol) and the M&P Shield EZ. It's a good pistol. I injured my right hand and was still able to rack the slide and I've had zero issues with it... Don't knock it until you try one.
I'm former Navy and I purchased the M&P9 shield ez...What's your opinion of the 380 for self Defense Thanks Devel Dog glad you made it back home Brother
I too had the Bersa Thunder and loved it. After I got my EZ 380 I had to let it go. It was a neat little pistol, but compared to the ease of operation of this new one, no comparison.
My wife and I both are older and both have issues: She has fibromyalgia and I have arthritis in my primary hand. We both test fired the Shield EZ 9mm and .380 before deciding to buy them. We liked the easy to operate slide, the easy to load magazine, the easy to activate safety (both of them), and the easy to take down for cleaning features. Ultimately she preferred the .380 for less recoil, and I preferred the 9mm because it felt better shooting it. We bought both and have had them and been shooting them for awhile now and are VERY happy with the purchase. Both guns are well built and easy to maintain. I cannot recommend them enough for older shooters who may have issues with racking the slide or handing too much recoil.
I just bought this gun. Normally carry a Springfield xd 45. Too big I’m my opinion so I got this one. 380s basically the same as a 9mm but a little shorter less recoil the accuracy is there. Definitely a good conceal carry. 😎
My EDC now. Love it. At 74, the regular 9mm Shield is getting a little harder to rack. This EZ is only a scant larger, and conceals almost as well. My followup accuracy is better, due to softer recoil. I have 94 gr JHP on board, and a total of 4 mags. Two mags are always in a belt mounted soft mag pouch. The EZ is at my 4, and I can wear this setup all day with no problem. After 1+ year of owning and zero malfunctions, I highly recommend. Neighbors, first time gun purchasers, were considering traditional 9mm. I took them to the range and let them try the Shield 1.0, and the 380 EZ. They purchased their own EZ that very afternoon. A fabulous pistol.
I have a 9mm Shield, a 686 .357 revolver and a .380 Shield. Guess what, the other two stay at home most of the time. I love my EZ Shield! Please, let the demand drive the cost of the ammo down. I'm so comfortable with this gun that I think nothing of wearing it out concealed upon my body. Thanks for the great review!
Even as a more experienced shooter, I love the safety features and this gun as a whole to the point where I traded in my 9mm Glock 43X to swap over to this gun, put a compact green laser / flashlight combo on it and got a universal holster with spare mag carrier that would fit it with the combo in it. Only shot it twice and I tear the bullseye out of a target at 10 yards, much more accurate with it than my old 9mm or any other gun (mainly 9mm and up) that I have shot. It’s comfortable to carry and so fun to shoot at the range. PMC Bronze 90 grain FMJ for range time and Hornady Critical Defense 90 grain FTX for carry, both run through it beautifully
As an instructor, I recommend S&W's M&P line over foreign brands for two reasons. 1. Malfunctions are virtually unheard of (unless the piece is damaged) 2. They are made in America by Americans. My wife can't operate the slide on my M&P 9c but she's a champ with her M&P EZ and with today's modern bullets, the 380 has become a formidable choice for self defense and CCW.
I've watched several videos that show the EZ having the same malfunction. Even American companies with a great reputation make shitty weapons. I wouldn't waste my money on one of these EZ models. I'm not blindly faithful when it comes to my family's security. What is reliable is what I buy.
@Russian Bot 5. They have a Smith & Wesson lifetime warranty which is far better than say a Taurus lifetime warranty. The time I sent my 622 back to them because it wasn't always going into battery or ejecting they put a master gunsmith on it and he signed off that it was repaired. That was over 20 years ago and the thing still shoots like a dream and never malfunctions. Got to appreciate a company that wants to make good on something if it does have a problem, something to do with pride of workmanship that is in short supply these days.
@@editedforyoursafety3045 I own firearms from just about any company or caliber you care to name, so no blind faith or brand loyalty here. This is a firearm can be operated by people who otherwise would have to rely on blind faith that someone is will be there to protect them. If it's not for you fine.
@@jaydee5156 No brand loyalty from me either. I own several S&W's. My point is still valid. This particular model has flaws so blind faith is exactly what they are relying on.
@@editedforyoursafety3045 Your point is worthless. It's blind faith when you get out of bed. It's blind faith when you drive your car to and from work. It's blind faith when you have to pull a firearm to protect yourself or your family. It's been faithful for 5000 trouble-free rounds and on round 5001 it fails. Stuff happens. A woman survived a fall from an airplane without and parachute, yet a child died during a routine visit to the dentist. A young woman killed a grizzly with a .22 rifle, yet a burgler was hit five times in the head and chest with .38+p and survived and serving time.
I am a person with tons of experience with a whole lot of different firearms. I can handle a full-sized .40 just fine. But I have a boxer break on my right hand and my pinky sits crooked making my pinky and ring finger almost completely useless in gripping a pistol. I tend to stick to lower recoil pistols for the comfort of shooting aspect. It agravates me going into gun shops and people trying to convince me to buy a 9 instead of a .380. I am comfortable shooting .380 and I will continue to buy them. This weekend I am heading out to pick me up an ez as my new cc weapon. Thank you for the review on this little pew spreader. Because of the million videos I have watched I have been interested in one. With the reliability this video has shown my mind is made up. Thank you.
My wife mentioned to me that she wanted to get her CCP and immediately I started looking for guns she might be interested in. She's sensitive to recoil and she thinks little guns are cuter. Immediately i thought about Kimber Micros and such and showed her a few she was interested in. The next day, I remembered the M&P EZ and recommended she considers them. We went to the range and she liked the EZ and really only complained that the grip felt a little larger than she'd like. She loved how easy it was to load, chamber a round,and the safeties built in. She was also fairly accurate, considering it's been well over a year since the last time she shot. I rented a Kimber micro and she hated it and couldn't get a comfortable grip on it. We're open to recommendations but so far, I think the EZ is the best option.
My 60-something wife rightfully feels my SW642 (j-frame) will be too much of a heavy trigger (near 11 pound trigger). I’d hoped to keep her in a hammerless, but have decided as a new shooter, and needing a light trigger I will get her this, solely on your informative and engaging video. Thx again, and yes, I subscribed.
Every review for this gun says it’s good for women and elderly people, give me a break, this is just a great tool for anyone. I got mine for CCW, and it’s perfect. I’m new to handguns, the EZ .380 is so simple and I do appreciate the extra safety’s. I recommend this gun to everyone.
5ft 95 pounds this is a perfect firearm for me. My brother (who is SF) told me to buy this one. It is an excellent gun. 1 yr not sure home many rounds but no malfunctions. I love this gun.
I loved my EZ so much that...I sold it! And bought the Smith & Wesson PERFORMANCE CENTER M&P EZ .380! I'm 71 and just can't handle the .45's and .40's that I used to shoot... so I am no novice. THIS pistol is perfect for me...a very experienced shooter who now has some issues.
I just got my EZ 380 and mine doesn't have the manual safety. I think I will like that. It feels good to hold. I see it come highly recommended for folks with not so strong hands. Us seniors, and I am 79, fit that category for sure. So I think it will fill the bill for me. And ease of loading the mag. I like that already. I think it's a winner. I bought a 9mm SCCY and it kicked way too much. It had to go. You forgot to mention the pop-up on top to show that a round is in the chamber. I like that also. Good video.
I just looked at one for my daughter. She shots my G43 pretty well but had trouble racking the slide. I was going to get a small revolver but the long double action trigger was tough for her. The ez seems like a good choice.
Picked mine up as part of a kit that came with a range bag, Shooting glasses, ear protection, and a box of ammo. (And a $50 rebate) As I get older I am having more and more trouble racking the slides back on some of the beefier guns in my collection. (Esp my 1911's) Everything in this review is spot on! S&W did their homework. My wife gave up shooting automatics because her arthritis caused her the same issues I described. We had a "range date" one night and she liked shooting mine so much that I ended up buying one for her too. She no longer carries her snubby .38. Great review and a great gun. I've stopped carrying my SiG 238, and am now using this as my EDC.
Started looking at this pistol for my daughter but liked it so much, I got one for me too and have zero issues CCW'ing it. I've been shooting regularly for 50 years and really don't consider myself a new shooter. Great pistol and good video. Thanks.
My wife bought this as her 1st handgun over the weekend. Her and her friends where testing it out and had 1 jam in the 1st 50 rounds. But also had a bigger issue, the spring that holds pressure on the mag release cam out an jammed the magazine in it. I had to forcefully remove the mag. The spring was easy to put back in though. The jam could have been used error, I cant get it to malfunction at all myself. Also it is very accurate. I can shoot it better than my 2.0 compact. I highly recommend it. My wife loves it, and how easy it is for her to use. She now wants to shoot with me. But most importantly she will have her own personal handgun for protection that she is comfortable with.
Thank you for this feedback. My wife and I looked at this gun earlier tonight. We were seriously considering buying it for her first hand gun. I thought we should hold off due to lack of research / reviews. I found that if the gun was made before April 4, 2018 that the grip safety would move in the off position while shooting due to higher grain bullets. Smith and Wesson has put a notice out that they have acknowledged the issue and adjusted the build. I think we will go back and buy this over the 9mm Security we were comparing it to.
I love this pistol, I got it for my wife, she hated my larger caliber guns and wouldn't shoot them. I got her this on a recommendation from the gunshop I buy my guns from. Honestly it's one of my best shooting pistols. It also gives me peace of mind knowing that my wife will always be armed now when she is not with me. I recommended this for my 76 yr old mom and some older relatives with some nagging ailments. This gun gives them the confidence that if they ever do have to use it that they in fact can and they can in fact and will in fact train with it. Nice work Smith and Wesson.
Thank you for backing up my initial opinions. I have already recommended this gun to several students only on the basis of handling it at the Great American Outdoor Show. I'm glad there's a good recommendation with someone that has some trigger time. Thank you. The problem is now I have to add this to my business expenses to get one.
I am that small handed small framed woman who has a glock43. It is still difficult to rack even with proper push technique. Bought the EZ....love love love...recommend for confident handling for all the reasons he talked about.
I have one and am a senior citizen with arthritis in my gun hand. This thing is wonderful to shoot and operate. Have only put about 200 rounds through it so far. My hand was still sore from prior week practice with my 642. I managed to shoot out the ten ring (no flyers) and make consistent head shots at 30 feet off hand. My girlfriend (over 70) could keep them all in the kill areas. She loved how easy it is for everything over her SIG SAUER P238 and is going to trade for it. For pocket carry I will stick to my LCP II with green laser, but the EZ is as accurate with open sights! Just a little too big. If it were Glock 42 size, but then it would loose qualities like full grip, better sight radius and low recoil. Waiting for a good EZ holster. Meanwhile, pure fun!
Hello, I just purchased that same gun, I am in the learning stage right now, watching your video has helped me to learn more, I have been going over the instructions, and it is too cold right now to start learning to shoot it. But I hope to get started on that part very soon. Thank you for your good review.
Just took my mother in law to buy her first firearm today. The place we went is a shooters heaven. They took into account her age, arthritis, that she is a female, and listened. This is the same gun they sold her. Not only can she charge the thing easy, but it fits in her lil lady hands, and the recoil is very controllable for her. Folks, reccomend this for the... slightly advanced in age.
Just got ours today, and I love it. I have the 9mm EZ and it is so much more difficult to rack. We really like this. It works for my smaller hands and for hubby too. We jumped at it when we saw they came out with a 380 because it gives us more of a chance of actually finding some ammo, and it will fit in my purse just fine. Good review. Thanks. Glad we found your channel.
I am a seasoned shooter of larger caliber handguns and I love this little pistol. For an everyday carry gun I like the extra safety features. If you train with it throwing the safety is second nature and as long as you get a decent purchase on the gun the backstrap safety is not an issue. As an M&P NUT I bought one thinking if I did not like it I would just use it as a trainer for first time handgun shooters. I will still do that but I would not hesitate to carry this pistol. The 2.0 line of M&P's are outstanding weapons. Good review and honest admission of having your preconceived notions changed once you had it in hand and put rounds down range. Good work guys!
I don't have one of these but I am considering it. I am nearing 60 and I work at a factory. My hand grip is shot, probably for life. I have a hard time racking slides and with my hands losing a lot of sensitivity as well as being swollen this is the gun for either an older person or somebody with physical limitations. I am looking at one for those days when my hands are puffy clumps. My only gripe is, why is .380 ammo as expensive as my .45 ammo? I am sure it is due to the vast majority of 9mm firearms as opposed to the other calibers but that is why I don't have a .380. This may be my first.
As a woman this is super easy to load. As a beginner shooter and a woman I feel comfortable with this weapon. I will open carry and not be afraid of this weapon.
My wife carries the EZ holstered in a Allen Swipe holster outside the belt with her "T" shirt tucked and a light over shirt for concealment. (minor change in her wardrobe and style)
Great video concepts and review. I retired after 22 years in the military and have fired too many rounds to remember. My EDC are Smith and Wesson Performance Center M&P .40 and .45 ACP Shield. I believe this pistol with today's ammo science have produced a competent CCW pistol with consumer confidence when handling and shooting this weapon. I am going with the Smith and Wesson Performance Center. 380 EZ version due to the better sites, ported barrel, and trigger.
My daughter has that model and loves it. I just tore it down and showed her how to clean and maintain it. I was very impressed with the design, ergonomics and weight of this pistol.
I got my hands on one of these the week it came out at the Great American Outdoors Show in PA. I felt that it would be perfect for the Diversity Shoot 2A workshop that I host and many of the students that I instruct. I have new shooters from small pre-teens, nervous first time shooters to senior citizens and people suffering from handicaps /disabilities . It is built for the growing segment of the shooting public. I think this will be a market leader and this idea will be copied by other companies. Glad to see reviews again. Good job.
I’ve had this gun for about 8 mos now and I love it. I have a Canik 9mm and also a S&W M&P 9mm that I can’t use because of arthritis in my right wrist and carpal tunnel in my left wrist. Call it a sissy handgun if you must, but people can truly kiss my ass. It will do the job anyway. Thanks for the video
I am a 62 yr. old female. I shot my Shield for the first time 4th of July weekend. I love this gun. I am a new shooter and I love this gun. like the video said it is good for first timers. So there you go an opinion from a new shooter.
I just bought this gun and I love it. This is my first handgun purchase and I bought it mainly because my wife can easily operate it but it turned out to be a great purchase.
I'll stick to my 380 proudly. I am a big guy but I like the fact 380's pack a punch in a small firearm that can easily be supplied ammo. A 9mm is nice but when your wearing gym shorts and a 9mm weighs double to three times the weight of my lcp 1 I think I'll stick to 380 because it won't pull my shorts down every time I take a step. Also look into the grand power 380 that has double recoil springs like the desert eagle.
We bought one yesterday and it does not have thumb safety. I heard there was a issue with it causing the chambered round indicator to pop up. So it might be removed from it.
I’m forty-two and nothing is wrong with my hands. My kid brother bought a .380 Shied for his wife because she has a hard time with slides. Hie and I both shot it and instantly bought one each fr ourselves. It’s small and slim enough to conceal and the muzzle hardly moves when you shoot it. I can put shots on target just like my Walther PDP. It’s the perfect carry/backpack gun. I don’t feel handicapped with eight rounds. Keep two spare mags. If I can’t do it with 24, I’m probably running anyways.
Got this gun like 3 weeks ago. Love it. I'm an average size guy, 64 years old. I got it because it is a different caliber. I have 9mm and others. .380 is just a short 9mm. Was a bit smaller for conceal. So why not. Such a fun gun to shoot. Accurate, EZ, ha ha. Sorry. Had to. Great gun for women or anyone if you want a fun gun to shoot.
I have Never shot a gun before and was so nervous even picking one up. My instructor handed me this S&W EZ. He gave me 5 bullets to load it up and shoot. I got 5 bullseye...what’s there to think about??
The grip safety helps a great deal when you are in a fight for your life and gun when the attacker is trying to pull the trigger while it's in your grip. This grip safety gives the owner some additional control. Some police are going to this grip safety because the number of fights that criminals try to get to the police trigger while the officer is holding it.
For accuracy this gun has a bit longer barrel than the Shield 9mm but not so big that you can’t carry it. I bought a shoulder holster for it and it’s my EDC. I love this gun and forget all the complainers of the grip safety it’s not a problem. Home run from the US by Smith & Wesson.
Superb Review... in both form and function. Great content, very entertaining. I like how secure you are not caring what others think (too much). I just bought one of these for my wife but will be using it myself a LOT. Thank you. Need more reviewers like you who listen to the great Doctor Seuss who said, "Those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind". Love ya man !!! Larry
This is one of the best gun reviews I have seen on y outube. So funny but also you are someone who loves to shoot and knows what he is talking about. I just bought the gun and can't wait to pick it up and go to the range.
I know this video is a year old but I just bought my first gun, the shield ez, today! I chose this one because I struggle with carpal tunnel syndrome issues along with hands that easily cramp up. This one was so much easier for me to work compared to others at the store.
I'm going to get one of these for my step mom she's a 4' nothing Filipino lady she can't use a glock 19 because it short strokes every time I currently have her equipped with a Beretta 84FS 380 problem is it's a blowback so it's not comfortable for here to shoot for very long and it's still hard to rack the slide.
The .380 ez is an awesome option for those who conceal carry. It's just a wee bit over an inch wide barley under 2 lbs fully loaded. Great Black Friday purchase for me and my girlfriend.
I shoot a 45 app and a 357 bought this S&W 380 ez for my wife to have sometime she could feel comfortable shooting and she does but I am finding myself falling for this sweet little pistol I love how EZ it is to handle all the way around
I've had mine for a little over a year now. I have no idea how many rounds I have fired but I shoot most every Saturday. I've had no issue's with mine. It is extremely accurate and easy. I love it!
Hey dude, I'm a 69 year old first time gun owner and I looked at this gun online and felt that it was perfect for me. Thanks for confirming that. I actually shot it at the seller's range and you're right; it"s not booming, it"s not weak, and it's not complicated. It's perfect! Maybe I waited the right amount of time to purchase. Thanks.
I bought this gun for my wife last weekend. The owner of the gun shop actually let her fire it right out of the box. She lived it. The best feature for her was the ease of the slide. She tried many guns and this one was her favourite and the only one she had no issues with the slide. She loves the safety features. She has weak hands and no issue with the grip safety. This was money well spent!
This doesn't apply to the US, but here watching from Mexico. The largest caliber we are allowed to own is 380 ACP so this is a good buy in my books. We've got a few other options down here such as a CZ P07 or the 84FS which neither are sold in the US.
Definitely looking into this for my concealed-carry permit training. My wife and I were given an M&P 40 by her father several years ago after he customized it for her (lefty) and I've always liked the grip feel and overall architecture of the M&P design.
Is it just me, or does this video star Tactical Donnie Wahlberg? 😂🤣. All kidding aside, my wife is very recoil sensitive and we got one of these for her a few months ago. She’s very happy with it. Enjoyed the review. Nice mix of information and humor!
Planning on buying my first weapon and have pretty much settled on this one I believe. Not a big shooter, mostly want for home protection and light target practice just to remain sharp. I appreciate your review and for helping me decide to "pull the trigger". Pardon the pun
I just passed my CCW class… I already own 22 cal but for my CCW I wanted a step up and bought this. The 380 Shield and love it. It really is easy to load and hold, rack and fire. This is now my favorite pistol 👍
just bought my wife and daughter this. All three of us loved shooting it. I have the regular M&P 40, and they couldnt pull the slide on it and flinched at every shot. They enjoy shooting the 380 and dont flinch at all. Their confidence is getting back up to where it needs to be and I feel better knowing that.
Just got rid of my Ruger SR22, (which I really liked), for the 380 EZ. I am getting old and have lost a lot of hand strength and love the ease of it...would recommend this to any one...
My first shot with my new gun felt tight. But I love how easy it is to rack and it fits my small hand perfectly. I love the grip safety and am very happy with this gun
Just bought this pistol for my wife. She's new to shooting and it's her first edc firearm so I was extra pleased to see a grip safety and a thumb safety for that extra layer of protection against accidental discharge. Superb firearm.
I took my wife to a range for shooting instruction and gun safety. I gave her my 9mm. Her instructor immediately realized the difficulty she was having with racking the pistol. He changed her to this M&P 380 EZ gun and she had no issues whatsoever. I highly recommend bathe pistol. I’ll be buying her one (and I’ll likely carry it as well.) Thanks. Good review.
I'm 61, psoriatic arthritis, primarily left hand which results in difficulty racking. I can do it, but painful. Ordered one to try. It will be one of my carry pistols in rotation when I prefer less weight than my CZ 2075 Rami or glock 17 9s.
I handled one a while back. I liked it, but I have a strong preference to anything in the M&P line. So no surprise . I can't remember, but does the thumb safety lock the slide like on a 1911? If so that would be a good reason to use it. I do remember the slide to be...ummm EZ to rack. I could see a out of battery condition while reholstering.
My mother just bought this yesterday and I cant wait to get to the range with her. My wife has the bodyguard and I am not a fan but as soon as I shoot the EZ I'm sure it will be replacing the bodyguard.
This is the only gun my mom has ever really liked, so I'm gonna go buy her one today. I borrowed my bosses EZ and I sat there watching Netflix just racking the slide because it is so satisfying and Easy. I can rack any slide but I think all guns should be this easy to rack just because why the hell not it makes it feel like quality.
I don't know, man - I'm a combat vet with wide hands. I picked this up on a fluke and I love it. If you think you have to be a woman or elderly to appreciate a smooth action when you rack the thing - then I would respectfully disagree. Fits perfect in my hands, clean line of sight with the white dots... I have no gripes. You went into detail about all the features, so no point to add to it. It's practical, fires a good sized round and isn't too large to carry concealed. PLUS it didn't break the bank and came with 2 magazines. Too easy. Carry on. Great review, btw.
I have one and I love it!
agreed, easy to carry even in shorts (it’s hot AF here in AZ)
Bought wife one after LTC class. Shot it multiple times myself trying it out and I liked the feel and action - I bought one for myself to carry. An easy carry and very small print.
Has become my daily carry now especially in summer. Conceals easy in shirts and tee shirt
Thanks for your service Joe! I also picked this gun up
I'm 67 years old with arthritis in my hands. I had no trouble racking the slide and shooting the 380 M&P EZ. This is definitely going to be my guns for concealed carry.
Robert Cooper hey mr cooper. Im looking to purchase one for my 80yr old mother. Is this something you feel a woman of her age could rack
Haha i just saw him rack it with 2 fingers
Charles Thrailkill I’m 70 4’11” and had ZERO trouble racking it! That’s why I bought it! She might like one of the small revolvers.
@@HardHeadMilitary I am 72 with arthritis and I can rack it easily. I love mine.
I watched this video shortly after it came out. I immediately ran out a d bought this pistol for my wife. People may say negative things about this 380 or 380's in general but 2 weeks ago this pistol saved my wife from an attacker. I won't go into details because it's unnecesary. Been searching for this vid ever since to say thank you! This single video was the sole reason I ran out and bought the gun that we both love.
Hopefully this gun is popular enough to drive the price of .380 ammo down from the stratosphere and back in line with 9mm.
M Callahan it will eventually become popular. It's gun snobs driving 380 into a corner because it's not a 1911 or some other piece of trash that's over priced. One guy tried telling me over a Ruger lcp to buy a Kel tec pt3a1. I told I'm I'll buy a high point over that kel tec pt3a.
At least a Hi-point goes bang when needed to and, if it doesn't, it can double as a makeshift club!
Rich White oh most definitely and I live 80 minutes north of Mansfield where their made so I can get them discounted by up to $75 for buying from their direct factory shop. Just waiting to see if I want their carbine 380 or a Mossberg shockwave 12 gauge with laser and flashlight adapter.
YES!! Only reason I haven't purchased is because I already have a couple 9mm's and ammo for .380 is out of line
I have a Bodyguard .380 and I reload my own ammo for it. 100 rounds for about 12 bucks. Only way to go.
This gun won me over too. Honestly I think it's a great option for the majority of gun owners out there.
Mrgunsngear Channel it’s really hard to hate on it once you’ve played with it and shot it
FGG, yes, Mrgunsngear gives sound information about pistols, rifles, accessories etc. Do you always, play with your firearms? Shoot it yes! Play with it? Really? I know you must mean, handle it!
Jerry A I can’t roll my eyes hard enough right now.
Wesley Husband huh. Did not see that at all. Sounds like the mag springs are wicked tight.
Mine did that too. After about 10 magazines and a change in ammo, it has stopped. Always the last round. Hickoc45 did a review of this one. His did the same thing.
♥️thank you! I'm a 54 year old granny first time gun owner and first time shooter of a Shield with a safety! I signed up for my first gun safety/shooting lessons and this TH-cam channel was extremely helpful and funny😊
Retired LEO... 27 yrs of shooting not including military (USMC) and when I tried this pistol I was sold. I have huge hands and this isn't a small .380. It fit my hand very well and one thing I personally look for in a conceal carry weapon is comfort. It's comfortable to carry. I have glocks (19, 23 & 36) S7W SVE Sigma .40 (Gift) Bersa Thunder .380 (1 of my favs) Taurus .380 (Pocket pistol) and the M&P Shield EZ. It's a good pistol. I injured my right hand and was still able to rack the slide and I've had zero issues with it... Don't knock it until you try one.
I'm former Navy and I purchased the M&P9 shield ez...What's your opinion of the 380 for self Defense
Thanks Devel Dog glad you made it back home Brother
I have this and bersa thunder 380 love them both i havent shot the m&p sw yet though
The Bersa Thunder’s triggers are some of the best in any gun. Really underrated.
I too had the Bersa Thunder and loved it. After I got my EZ 380 I had to let it go. It was a neat little pistol, but compared to the ease of operation of this new one, no comparison.
I absolutely love the 380 shield EZ.
I love mine also.
My wife and I both are older and both have issues: She has fibromyalgia and I have arthritis in my primary hand. We both test fired the Shield EZ 9mm and .380 before deciding to buy them. We liked the easy to operate slide, the easy to load magazine, the easy to activate safety (both of them), and the easy to take down for cleaning features. Ultimately she preferred the .380 for less recoil, and I preferred the 9mm because it felt better shooting it.
We bought both and have had them and been shooting them for awhile now and are VERY happy with the purchase. Both guns are well built and easy to maintain. I cannot recommend them enough for older shooters who may have issues with racking the slide or handing too much recoil.
I just bought this gun. Normally carry a Springfield xd 45. Too big I’m my opinion so I got this one. 380s basically the same as a 9mm but a little shorter less recoil the accuracy is there. Definitely a good conceal carry. 😎
My EDC now. Love it. At 74, the regular 9mm Shield is getting a little harder to rack. This EZ is only a scant larger, and conceals almost as well. My followup accuracy is better, due to softer recoil. I have 94 gr JHP on board, and a total of 4 mags. Two mags are always in a belt mounted soft mag pouch. The EZ is at my 4, and I can wear this setup all day with no problem. After 1+ year of owning and zero malfunctions, I highly recommend.
Neighbors, first time gun purchasers, were considering traditional 9mm. I took them to the range and let them try the Shield 1.0, and the 380 EZ. They purchased their own EZ that very afternoon. A fabulous pistol.
I have a 9mm Shield, a 686 .357 revolver and a .380 Shield. Guess what, the other two stay at home most of the time. I love my EZ Shield! Please, let the demand drive the cost of the ammo down. I'm so comfortable with this gun that I think nothing of wearing it out concealed upon my body. Thanks for the great review!
got this gun as a Christmas Gift from my daughter and I love it. I am 72 years old and love going to the range to shot. Great for older people.
Being a totally new shooter, I'm actually a fan of the redundant safety features until I get more experienced.
How great would it be to have 1000 rounds to practice with! I’m on several waiting list for ammo.
Even as a more experienced shooter, I love the safety features and this gun as a whole to the point where I traded in my 9mm Glock 43X to swap over to this gun, put a compact green laser / flashlight combo on it and got a universal holster with spare mag carrier that would fit it with the combo in it. Only shot it twice and I tear the bullseye out of a target at 10 yards, much more accurate with it than my old 9mm or any other gun (mainly 9mm and up) that I have shot. It’s comfortable to carry and so fun to shoot at the range. PMC Bronze 90 grain FMJ for range time and Hornady Critical Defense 90 grain FTX for carry, both run through it beautifully
As an instructor, I recommend S&W's M&P line over foreign brands for two reasons. 1. Malfunctions are virtually unheard of (unless the piece is damaged) 2. They are made in America by Americans. My wife can't operate the slide on my M&P 9c but she's a champ with her M&P EZ and with today's modern bullets, the 380 has become a formidable choice for self defense and CCW.
I've watched several videos that show the EZ having the same malfunction. Even American companies with a great reputation make shitty weapons. I wouldn't waste my money on one of these EZ models. I'm not blindly faithful when it comes to my family's security. What is reliable is what I buy.
@Russian Bot 5. They have a Smith & Wesson lifetime warranty which is far better than say a Taurus lifetime warranty. The time I sent my 622 back to them because it wasn't always going into battery or ejecting they put a master gunsmith on it and he signed off that it was repaired. That was over 20 years ago and the thing still shoots like a dream and never malfunctions. Got to appreciate a company that wants to make good on something if it does have a problem, something to do with pride of workmanship that is in short supply these days.
@@editedforyoursafety3045 I own firearms from just about any company or caliber you care to name, so no blind faith or brand loyalty here. This is a firearm can be operated by people who otherwise would have to rely on blind faith that someone is will be there to protect them. If it's not for you fine.
@@jaydee5156 No brand loyalty from me either. I own several S&W's. My point is still valid. This particular model has flaws so blind faith is exactly what they are relying on.
@@editedforyoursafety3045 Your point is worthless. It's blind faith when you get out of bed. It's blind faith when you drive your car to and from work. It's blind faith when you have to pull a firearm to protect yourself or your family. It's been faithful for 5000 trouble-free rounds and on round 5001 it fails. Stuff happens. A woman survived a fall from an airplane without and parachute, yet a child died during a routine visit to the dentist. A young woman killed a grizzly with a .22 rifle, yet a burgler was hit five times in the head and chest with .38+p and survived and serving time.
I'm a 49 year old single woman and just got this gun for my birthday l. I love it! Great video!
I am a person with tons of experience with a whole lot of different firearms. I can handle a full-sized .40 just fine. But I have a boxer break on my right hand and my pinky sits crooked making my pinky and ring finger almost completely useless in gripping a pistol. I tend to stick to lower recoil pistols for the comfort of shooting aspect. It agravates me going into gun shops and people trying to convince me to buy a 9 instead of a .380. I am comfortable shooting .380 and I will continue to buy them. This weekend I am heading out to pick me up an ez as my new cc weapon. Thank you for the review on this little pew spreader. Because of the million videos I have watched I have been interested in one. With the reliability this video has shown my mind is made up. Thank you.
My wife mentioned to me that she wanted to get her CCP and immediately I started looking for guns she might be interested in. She's sensitive to recoil and she thinks little guns are cuter. Immediately i thought about Kimber Micros and such and showed her a few she was interested in. The next day, I remembered the M&P EZ and recommended she considers them. We went to the range and she liked the EZ and really only complained that the grip felt a little larger than she'd like. She loved how easy it was to load, chamber a round,and the safeties built in. She was also fairly accurate, considering it's been well over a year since the last time she shot. I rented a Kimber micro and she hated it and couldn't get a comfortable grip on it.
We're open to recommendations but so far, I think the EZ is the best option.
Try the Sig p238 also...soft shooting and smaller in size, both really nice Guns!
Stopped by to watch as I'm considering the EZ for my wife. Your style and delivery just earned a sub. Very well done.
My 60-something wife rightfully feels my SW642 (j-frame) will be too much of a heavy trigger (near 11 pound trigger). I’d hoped to keep her in a hammerless, but have decided as a new shooter, and needing a light trigger I will get her this, solely on your informative and engaging video. Thx again, and yes, I subscribed.
Every review for this gun says it’s good for women and elderly people, give me a break, this is just a great tool for anyone. I got mine for CCW, and it’s perfect. I’m new to handguns, the EZ .380 is so simple and I do appreciate the extra safety’s. I recommend this gun to everyone.
5ft 95 pounds this is a perfect firearm for me. My brother (who is SF) told me to buy this one. It is an excellent gun. 1 yr not sure home many rounds but no malfunctions. I love this gun.
I loved my EZ so much that...I sold it! And bought the Smith & Wesson PERFORMANCE CENTER M&P EZ .380! I'm 71 and just can't handle the .45's and .40's that I used to shoot... so I am no novice. THIS pistol is perfect for me...a very experienced shooter who now has some issues.
After watching my new shooter wife struggle to rack most slides, we tried this and it is perfect for her. And I can trust it’s a good gun as well.
I just got my EZ 380 and mine doesn't have the manual safety. I think I will like that. It feels good to hold. I see it come highly recommended for folks with not so strong hands. Us seniors, and I am 79, fit that category for sure. So I think it will fill the bill for me. And ease of loading the mag. I like that already. I think it's a winner. I bought a 9mm SCCY and it kicked way too much. It had to go. You forgot to mention the pop-up on top to show that a round is in the chamber. I like that also. Good video.
I just looked at one for my daughter. She shots my G43 pretty well but had trouble racking the slide. I was going to get a small revolver but the long double action trigger was tough for her. The ez seems like a good choice.
Picked mine up as part of a kit that came with a range bag, Shooting glasses, ear protection, and a box of ammo. (And a $50 rebate) As I get older I am having more and more trouble racking the slides back on some of the beefier guns in my collection. (Esp my 1911's) Everything in this review is spot on! S&W did their homework. My wife gave up shooting automatics because her arthritis caused her the same issues I described. We had a "range date" one night and she liked shooting mine so much that I ended up buying one for her too. She no longer carries her snubby .38. Great review and a great gun. I've stopped carrying my SiG 238, and am now using this as my EDC.
Started looking at this pistol for my daughter but liked it so much, I got one for me too and have zero issues CCW'ing it. I've been shooting regularly for 50 years and really don't consider myself a new shooter. Great pistol and good video. Thanks.
My wife bought this as her 1st handgun over the weekend. Her and her friends where testing it out and had 1 jam in the 1st 50 rounds. But also had a bigger issue, the spring that holds pressure on the mag release cam out an jammed the magazine in it. I had to forcefully remove the mag. The spring was easy to put back in though. The jam could have been used error, I cant get it to malfunction at all myself. Also it is very accurate. I can shoot it better than my 2.0 compact. I highly recommend it. My wife loves it, and how easy it is for her to use. She now wants to shoot with me. But most importantly she will have her own personal handgun for protection that she is comfortable with.
Weasel 84x and THATS a great thing. Happy wife happy life lol
Thank you for this feedback. My wife and I looked at this gun earlier tonight. We were seriously considering buying it for her first hand gun. I thought we should hold off due to lack of research / reviews. I found that if the gun was made before April 4, 2018 that the grip safety would move in the off position while shooting due to higher grain bullets. Smith and Wesson has put a notice out that they have acknowledged the issue and adjusted the build. I think we will go back and buy this over the 9mm Security we were comparing it to.
I love this pistol, I got it for my wife, she hated my larger caliber guns and wouldn't shoot them. I got her this on a recommendation from the gunshop I buy my guns from. Honestly it's one of my best shooting pistols. It also gives me peace of mind knowing that my wife will always be armed now when she is not with me. I recommended this for my 76 yr old mom and some older relatives with some nagging ailments. This gun gives them the confidence that if they ever do have to use it that they in fact can and they can in fact and will in fact train with it. Nice work Smith and Wesson.
Thank you for backing up my initial opinions. I have already recommended this gun to several students only on the basis of handling it at the Great American Outdoor Show. I'm glad there's a good recommendation with someone that has some trigger time. Thank you. The problem is now I have to add this to my business expenses to get one.
This is one of the most thorough, fair and honest reviews I have seen. Well done fellas.
My wife loves this piece, and I find it easy to cc and shoot. Great sights, reliable, and great for a follow on shot when/if required
recommended to my mother inlaw's husband who has arthritis. He used to hunt with a 44 but now can not rack a 9. He loves it.
I am that small handed small framed woman who has a glock43. It is still difficult to rack even with proper push technique. Bought the EZ....love love love...recommend for confident handling for all the reasons he talked about.
I hope this pushes the 380 market to make more guns
I hope it’s popularity pushes the ammo price down to 9mm level!
I have one and am a senior citizen with arthritis in my gun hand. This thing is wonderful to shoot and operate. Have only put about 200 rounds through it so far. My hand was still sore from prior week practice with my 642. I managed to shoot out the ten ring (no flyers) and make consistent head shots at 30 feet off hand. My girlfriend (over 70) could keep them all in the kill areas. She loved how easy it is for everything over her SIG SAUER P238 and is going to trade for it. For pocket carry I will stick to my LCP II with green laser, but the EZ is as accurate with open sights! Just a little too big. If it were Glock 42 size, but then it would loose qualities like full grip, better sight radius and low recoil. Waiting for a good EZ holster. Meanwhile, pure fun!
Ernest Jahn look at T5 Custom Kydex they have holster options for this
Ernest, I got a great IWB holster for it from TT Gunleather.
Hello, I just purchased that same gun, I am in the learning stage right now, watching your video has helped me to learn more, I have been going over the instructions, and it is too cold right now to start learning to shoot it. But I hope to get started on that part very soon. Thank you for your good review.
Just took my mother in law to buy her first firearm today. The place we went is a shooters heaven. They took into account her age, arthritis, that she is a female, and listened.
This is the same gun they sold her. Not only can she charge the thing easy, but it fits in her lil lady hands, and the recoil is very controllable for her. Folks, reccomend this for the... slightly advanced in age.
Just got ours today, and I love it. I have the 9mm EZ and it is so much more difficult to rack. We really like this. It works for my smaller hands and for hubby too. We jumped at it when we saw they came out with a 380 because it gives us more of a chance of actually finding some ammo, and it will fit in my purse just fine. Good review. Thanks. Glad we found your channel.
My wife and I recently purchased one of these and really enjoy it as a first pistol
I am a seasoned shooter of larger caliber handguns and I love this little pistol. For an everyday carry gun I like the extra safety features. If you train with it throwing the safety is second nature and as long as you get a decent purchase on the gun the backstrap safety is not an issue. As an M&P NUT I bought one thinking if I did not like it I would just use it as a trainer for first time handgun shooters. I will still do that but I would not hesitate to carry this pistol. The 2.0 line of M&P's are outstanding weapons. Good review and honest admission of having your preconceived notions changed once you had it in hand and put rounds down range. Good work guys!
I don't have one of these but I am considering it. I am nearing 60 and I work at a factory. My hand grip is shot, probably for life. I have a hard time racking slides and with my hands losing a lot of sensitivity as well as being swollen this is the gun for either an older person or somebody with physical limitations. I am looking at one for those days when my hands are puffy clumps. My only gripe is, why is .380 ammo as expensive as my .45 ammo? I am sure it is due to the vast majority of 9mm firearms as opposed to the other calibers but that is why I don't have a .380. This may be my first.
As a woman this is super easy to load. As a beginner shooter and a woman I feel comfortable with this weapon. I will open carry and not be afraid of this weapon.
My wife carries the EZ holstered in a Allen Swipe holster outside the belt with her "T" shirt tucked and a light over shirt for concealment. (minor change in her wardrobe and style)
Please don't open carry
Bobbi Pearson
Ditto. Please don’t open carry.
Please don't open carry.
Great video concepts and review. I retired after 22 years in the military and have fired too many rounds to remember. My EDC are Smith and Wesson Performance Center M&P .40 and .45 ACP Shield. I believe this pistol with today's ammo science have produced a competent CCW pistol with consumer confidence when handling and shooting this weapon. I am going with the Smith and Wesson Performance Center. 380 EZ version due to the better sites, ported barrel, and trigger.
My daughter has that model and loves it. I just tore it down and showed her how to clean and maintain it. I was very impressed with the design, ergonomics and weight of this pistol.
I got my hands on one of these the week it came out at the Great American Outdoors Show in PA. I felt that it would be perfect for the Diversity Shoot 2A workshop that I host and many of the students that I instruct. I have new shooters from small pre-teens, nervous first time shooters to senior citizens and people suffering from handicaps /disabilities . It is built for the growing segment of the shooting public. I think this will be a market leader and this idea will be copied by other companies. Glad to see reviews again. Good job.
10 out of 10 on the movie clips and edits
I’ve had this gun for about 8 mos now and I love it. I have a Canik 9mm and also a S&W M&P 9mm that I can’t use because of arthritis in my right wrist and carpal tunnel in my left wrist. Call it a sissy handgun if you must, but people can truly kiss my ass. It will do the job anyway. Thanks for the video
Just bought this today. First gun. Never shot before. I did my research. So excited to protect myself and my sons
I am a 62 yr. old female. I shot my Shield for the first time 4th of July weekend. I love this gun. I am a new shooter and I love this gun. like the video said it is good for first timers. So there you go an opinion from a new shooter.
New shooter here, just got this as my first gun yesterday. I loved this review 👍
I just bought this gun and I love it. This is my first handgun purchase and I bought it mainly because my wife can easily operate it but it turned out to be a great purchase.
I'll stick to my 380 proudly. I am a big guy but I like the fact 380's pack a punch in a small firearm that can easily be supplied ammo. A 9mm is nice but when your wearing gym shorts and a 9mm weighs double to three times the weight of my lcp 1 I think I'll stick to 380 because it won't pull my shorts down every time I take a step. Also look into the grand power 380 that has double recoil springs like the desert eagle.
I wear a 2XL glove size, but have arthritic hands. I'm going to look into this gun. Thanks for the great review.
For people who may be turned off by the manual thumb safety, as with all in the M&P line, it can be had sans safety lever.
I really like the idea of single action with only a grip safety
We bought one yesterday and it does not have thumb safety. I heard there was a issue with it causing the chambered round indicator to pop up. So it might be removed from it.
@@seanc3362 I don't know how that would happen without a round in the chamber?
I’m forty-two and nothing is wrong with my hands. My kid brother bought a .380 Shied for his wife because she has a hard time with slides. Hie and I both shot it and instantly bought one each fr ourselves. It’s small and slim enough to conceal and the muzzle hardly moves when you shoot it. I can put shots on target just like my Walther PDP. It’s the perfect carry/backpack gun. I don’t feel handicapped with eight rounds. Keep two spare mags. If I can’t do it with 24, I’m probably running anyways.
Got this gun like 3 weeks ago. Love it. I'm an average size guy, 64 years old. I got it because it is a different caliber. I have 9mm and others. .380 is just a short 9mm. Was a bit smaller for conceal. So why not. Such a fun gun to shoot. Accurate, EZ, ha ha. Sorry. Had to. Great gun for women or anyone if you want a fun gun to shoot.
I have Never shot a gun before and was so nervous even picking one up. My instructor handed me this S&W EZ. He gave me 5 bullets to load it up and shoot. I got 5 bullseye...what’s there to think about??
Please evaluate Browning's 1911-380 Black Label pistol. Thanks.
Why don’t all guns have the little tab on the magazine?
Bought one today, it jamed first shot on a full mag plus one in the chamber. Nothing after that though.
The grip safety helps a great deal when you are in a fight for your life and gun when the attacker is trying to pull the trigger while it's in your grip. This grip safety gives the owner some additional control. Some police are going to this grip safety because the number of fights that criminals try to get to the police trigger while the officer is holding it.
I have one and love it. Had a couple of jams during break in shooting. Easy to clear out the jams.
For accuracy this gun has a bit longer barrel than the Shield 9mm but not so big that you can’t carry it. I bought a shoulder holster for it and it’s my EDC. I love this gun and forget all the complainers of the grip safety it’s not a problem. Home run from the US by Smith & Wesson.
Superb Review... in both form and function. Great content, very entertaining. I like how secure you are not caring what others think (too much). I just bought one of these for my wife but will be using it myself a LOT. Thank you. Need more reviewers like you who listen to the great Doctor Seuss who said,
"Those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind".
Love ya man !!!
Larry
Got one in my nightstand box. Right next to my G17. She has hers. I have mine. I’ll bet my life on either.
This is one of the best gun reviews I have seen on y outube. So funny but also you are someone who loves to shoot and knows what he is talking about.
I just bought the gun and can't wait to pick it up and go to the range.
I know this video is a year old but I just bought my first gun, the shield ez, today! I chose this one because I struggle with carpal tunnel syndrome issues along with hands that easily cramp up. This one was so much easier for me to work compared to others at the store.
I'm going to get one of these for my step mom she's a 4' nothing Filipino lady she can't use a glock 19 because it short strokes every time I currently have her equipped with a Beretta 84FS 380 problem is it's a blowback so it's not comfortable for here to shoot for very long and it's still hard to rack the slide.
Love the Cut-aways... Funny video and informative. Looking at this gun for my girlfriend.
The .380 ez is an awesome option for those who conceal carry. It's just a wee bit over an inch wide barley under 2 lbs fully loaded. Great Black Friday purchase for me and my girlfriend.
I shoot a 45 app and a 357 bought this S&W 380 ez for my wife to have sometime she could feel comfortable shooting and she does but I am finding myself falling for this sweet little pistol I love how EZ it is to handle all the way around
I've had mine for a little over a year now. I have no idea how many rounds I have fired but I shoot most every Saturday. I've had no issue's with mine. It is extremely accurate and easy. I love it!
Luv luv luv this one! Very easy to use and very comfortable for smaller hands.
Hey dude, I'm a 69 year old first time gun owner and I looked at this gun online and felt that it was perfect for me. Thanks for confirming that. I actually shot it at the seller's range and you're right; it"s not booming, it"s not weak, and it's not complicated. It's perfect! Maybe I waited the right amount of time to purchase. Thanks.
I’m super new to shooting and firearms and I picked this as my first.
Same
I bought this gun for my wife last weekend. The owner of the gun shop actually let her fire it right out of the box. She lived it. The best feature for her was the ease of the slide. She tried many guns and this one was her favourite and the only one she had no issues with the slide. She loves the safety features. She has weak hands and no issue with the grip safety. This was money well spent!
This doesn't apply to the US, but here watching from Mexico. The largest caliber we are allowed to own is 380 ACP so this is a good buy in my books. We've got a few other options down here such as a CZ P07 or the 84FS which neither are sold in the US.
One of the best reviews I’ve seen in a long time, great video man.
If you had RA like I do you would be very happy about this. Thanks for a really good review.
Definitely looking into this for my concealed-carry permit training. My wife and I were given an M&P 40 by her father several years ago after he customized it for her (lefty) and I've always liked the grip feel and overall architecture of the M&P design.
Is it just me, or does this video star Tactical Donnie Wahlberg? 😂🤣. All kidding aside, my wife is very recoil sensitive and we got one of these for her a few months ago. She’s very happy with it. Enjoyed the review. Nice mix of information and humor!
Planning on buying my first weapon and have pretty much settled on this one I believe. Not a big shooter, mostly want for home protection and light target practice just to remain sharp. I appreciate your review and for helping me decide to "pull the trigger". Pardon the pun
I just passed my CCW class… I already own 22 cal but for my CCW I wanted a step up and bought this. The 380 Shield and love it. It really is easy to load and hold, rack and fire. This is now my favorite pistol 👍
It's crazy that one review I saw complained about the grip safety. Seemed crazy to me.
6 feet 250#. 16 years policing and love the shield EZ. Too many people are too TactiCOOL to just enjoy a nice easy shooting gun.
just bought my wife and daughter this. All three of us loved shooting it. I have the regular M&P 40, and they couldnt pull the slide on it and flinched at every shot. They enjoy shooting the 380 and dont flinch at all. Their confidence is getting back up to where it needs to be and I feel better knowing that.
Wife has MS. She has trouble loading magazines and racking slides on my 9mms. She shot the EZ today and loved it. Trying to find 1 or 2 haha.
Just got rid of my Ruger SR22, (which I really liked), for the 380 EZ. I am getting old and have lost a lot of hand strength and love the ease of it...would recommend this to any one...
Would you recommend it to a male shooter who is NOT a senior citizen? Or is it just for woman and the elderly?
My first shot with my new gun felt tight. But I love how easy it is to rack and it fits my small hand perfectly. I love the grip safety and am very happy with this gun
Just bought this pistol for my wife. She's new to shooting and it's her first edc firearm so I was extra pleased to see a grip safety and a thumb safety for that extra layer of protection against accidental discharge. Superb firearm.
Thanks for taking the time to push it in the test. Good to see that it's a reliable option.
I struggle to work the slide on my 40 due to arthritis. Gonna pick one of these up
Thanks for a good review. I agree and will recommend it to shooters, that it was designed for. As always I enjoy your videos.
I took my wife to a range for shooting instruction and gun safety. I gave her my 9mm. Her instructor immediately realized the difficulty she was having with racking the pistol. He changed her to this M&P 380 EZ gun and she had no issues whatsoever. I highly recommend bathe pistol. I’ll be buying her one (and I’ll likely carry it as well.) Thanks. Good review.
I'm 61, psoriatic arthritis, primarily left hand which results in difficulty racking. I can do it, but painful. Ordered one to try. It will be one of my carry pistols in rotation when I prefer less weight than my CZ 2075 Rami or glock 17 9s.
I handled one a while back. I liked it, but I have a strong preference to anything in the M&P line. So no surprise . I can't remember, but does the thumb safety lock the slide like on a 1911? If so that would be a good reason to use it. I do remember the slide to be...ummm EZ to rack. I could see a out of battery condition while reholstering.
My mother just bought this yesterday and I cant wait to get to the range with her. My wife has the bodyguard and I am not a fan but as soon as I shoot the EZ I'm sure it will be replacing the bodyguard.
This is the only gun my mom has ever really liked, so I'm gonna go buy her one today. I borrowed my bosses EZ and I sat there watching Netflix just racking the slide because it is so satisfying and Easy. I can rack any slide but I think all guns should be this easy to rack just because why the hell not it makes it feel like quality.