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- As a pro shooter #smithandwessonambassador for Smith & Wesson, I'm biased but I think this pistol is going to be the ideal handgun for a lot of people. The @SmithAndWessonInc Equalizer borrows from the Shield EZ and Shield Plus for the ultimate carry gun option for those who need a pistol that's easy to use, shoot, rack, and maintain.
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Got mine with no thumb safety mostly because that is what was on the shelf. I put on a Holosun EPS Carry Green dot for my 75 year old eyes. Have put 400 hundred rounds thru it with no flaws. I think it is going to put the excitement back into shooting for me.
Just got one for my wife's birthday today, she loves it. Was 500.00 and I still can claim a 50 dollar rebate. If your having trouble racking other pistols try this one, the slide is smooth and lite. The safetys are non issues, they are second nature like she said and 15+1 is a good amount for a pistol this size. I love S&W, I am 46 and I remember doing a book report on them in the 4th grade. I have a M&P Sport II in .556 and now the Equalizer.
My first handgun was an EZ 380. I switched to this for the capacity, 9 mm, and to eventually add an optic for my older eyes.
OMG, I just read your full bio, you go young lady, and thanks for your service from a fellow Army vet.
Thanks so much and for your service too!
I shot the EZ 9 mm as a range rental. Loved the grip angle, the sights, and the accuracy. Ordered the Equalizer at my LGS and am waiting for it to come in. It will be my EDC when I get my CCW. Love the mags that are included.
Can not wait to replace my EZ with this! Thank you Julie! You always do such a great job.
You are so welcome! Hope you like it.
I really like that you are showing the one with thumb safety :)
I like the extra safety as well,as I have my Granddaughter in my home
I noticed this as well. Very professional and competent.
Thank you!
@@juliegolob You win! With the current rebate and a desire for a “hammer fired” version of the shield, I just bought one to compliment my shield plus. Enjoy your videos. 👍. Next up, CSX when the opportunity exists.
I think this is a great option. Single action, with a manual frame mounted safety, is the way a auto loading pistol should be. The grip safety is a great addition as far as I am concerned. It makes the pistol much more safe and requires no effort whatsoever from the shooter. Perhaps that will help stop people shooting themselves. Thanks for the video
Nope it wont do anything to prevent shooting oneself since all the safety features are removed once you have your finger on the trigger and proceed to do dumb things.
Totally agree. I prefer the one with thumb safety so I have two safeties, and it's still the pistol with the easiest thumb safety to disengage.
I bought my equalizer today at academy sports. I didn't like it at first because it looked big. Well, when I gripped it in my hand and had all the features including the easy to rack system, I really had an interest in it. I have a Ruger security 9 and a Walther P22Q but this will probably be like a pistol that I will really enjoy for many years to come. They were sold out of this model at palmetto State armory.
I also want to heal the gun real good with that rack system because I don't want to be like Barney Fife.
This is an impressive package that Smith & Wesson has brought out. Feature packed gun with 3 mags and a uplula mag loader. This company continues to impress. Proud to purchase their products.
I'm more than capable of racking a traditional slide but the whole package was just too good to pass up. I added a pinkie extension for the flush fit and a red dot and it's a great, and concealable, package.
Unbelievably beautiful. And the Equalizer is not so bad either 😎
This is “most informative video, I seen yet on this model. GREAT REVIEW, MY MOM IS 74 , and she wants something EASY .
Glad it was helpful! :)
Very in formative, really enjoyed the video. At 76 years young been waiting for a pistol like this. I have arthritis in my right hand and right shoulder, as well as sciatica. My normal carry was a Springfield Armory 1911 but it just became to hard to use as an everyday carry, especially when it came to racking the slide, and take down. If this pistol is as old age friendly as claimed you have a new friend. I selling my 1911 back to my dealer as a trade in. I’ll also be getting a red-dot site. Now I’ll be able to get back to enjoying shooting again. Looking forward to getting this pistol. Again thanks for the video.
Thank you Julie Golob, for posting this video... job well done.
Let me know if you have any questions!
I am sold ❤️
When is the performance center model coming?
What is the smallest frame with EZ racking?
Many of us old folks have painful and often arthritis in our hands.
Trigger pull is a factor as well.
@@benisinsidetimroth6300 That I don't have an answer for, sorry!
@@markedpropensity1633 The EZ and the Equalizer are the only pistols that offer this easy-to-rack technology. They both are the same size.
Always a pleasure watching someone with life experience in firearms touch on all of the key points that most don't think about. Great job, I don't know why you haven't popped up on my searches before?
Have an EZ in 9mm, but looking at this one. Thanks!
Mine will compliment my Shield, not replace it. Shield will remain as my BUG.
Thankyou. Good job explaining
Awesome!!! It’s on my wishlist
I like mine. I just need to learn to aim better. Yes I have arthritis and this gun is easy for me to load and shoot. I love it
Julie has some of the greatest energy!
Very kind. Thank you!
Exchangeable magazines deeper slide slots is brilliant ! Thanks for sharing Julie !
Just brilliant
You are so welcome!
@@juliegolob Hi Julie, the interchangeable mags from my other S&W pistoles sold me.... Cant wait to get up to Green Top in my area and get one, they do give a 5% military discount as well, win win.... OBTW, will S&W give a discount if I went through them, if you know?
Love you And the new equalizer. Found one for $499🥳👍
Love it! Can't wait to get my hands on one! Great video!
Thank you!
Glad to hear it!
I am a fan of the white dot sights on the SW guns .
Thank you Julie
We had a chance to shoot this at the range today. My first 5 rounds at 7 yards were all in the 10 ring with 4 being in the X ring. Bought a S&W Shield Plus PC with a ported barrel for my wife.
I've got one now (no thumb safety). I bought 2 spare 13-round mags because it is "just right" for me for concealment and handling. The Maglula added one to my growing collection, and for me it is necessary. After more use, the mags may loosen up, but getting those last couple of rounds in is hard.
Thanks Julie!
You're most welcome!
Improvement over the S&W EZ in that the Equalizer doesn’t have the loaded chamber indicator on the top of the slide. That caused stove pipes on the EZ
Thank you for an informative view! I haven't even shot mine yet, but I already know that I am very pleased with it. I have a bad hand, so you know why I chose this one!
Great video thank you 😊
It is also hammer fired which makes it easier to rack than a striker fired action.
Yeppers!
Equalizer is an awesome firearm for CCW for me ,no thumbs safety on the one I have , shoots great, hst 147 grain 👍👌💪❤️now on to getting the 10mm M&P😊
Awesome.
I replaced my sig with this gun because it just does a better job. Sig elitists will scoff, but I am ridiculously impressed with the S&W equalizer compared to so many Sigs, and even Glocks, 1911's, etc. It's a great gun for novices and pros alike.
I like my shield plus, but will pick up the equalizer for it's ergonomics. Thanks Julie 🇺🇸🗽
My pleasure!
You lucky dog. As a citizen of the Peoples' Republic of CA, They only sell the original Shield. I picked the Shield 40. I shot the 9 & the 40 before purchasing. I really couldn't feel much difference. I shot a lot of 44 mag when I was young, so these just wiggle a little when they go off. Also, all magazines are limited to 10 rounds no matter which gun one chooses, even used. As soon as the new Supreme Court overrules CA's DOJ, the Handgun roster will be gone & so will the 10 round limit. I will probably pick an Equalizer or the new Performance Center 10mm.
Nice presentation, Julie. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Thanks and back at you!!!
Very nicely done!!! Thank you and Merry Christmas!!!
I noticed you purposefully not flagging the camera. I know no one is there and you can't shoot me through the internet, but very classy.
just bought this a couple days ago
*If S&W is gonna call this gun "The Equalizer", they need to hire Denzel Washington to sell it. Assuming, of course, that Denzel isn't antigun.* He knows how to handle one, so that's a question mark for me.
That is a good idea. The older you get the slippery smooth surfaces are.
very good video very pretty lady and very knowledgeable... I recently just purchased this handgun and I absolutely love it I highly recommend it for the ladies or older people with arthritic conditions anyone can rack this gun it shoots straight and it's very reliable great video and great product I highly recommend it I give it five stars
Thanks so much for the kind words!
I was set on getting the EZ9 performance center for my 1st handgun until I saw this option pop up. Now the question is how long before they have this in the performance center edition? That will be the one to buy with the tuned trigger and ported barrel.
Hello again. I just wanted to say that I finally got a chance to shoot the Equalizer, CSX, and EZ 9 at the range a few days ago. While I enjoyed all of them in terms of ergonomics and that the recoil didn't feel painful, I wasn't very accurate with either the CSX or the Equalizer. I'm not sure if it was me (I'm a novice, so I'll admit I haven't had much practice in general let alone with S&W pistols) or the weapons, but I was pretty bummed (especially with the Equalizer since I loved the idea of an easy-rack high-capacity pistol) since I really did enjoy those two (I'm not saying the EZ is "bad," it's not, but I prefer more rounds).
The only sub-micro gun that I was reasonably accurate with at that time was the Sig P365XL (which is easy enough to rack with the mag removed) and I loved it (shot it once before also), but I would love to give the Equalizer and CSX a second chance. Do you have any tips for improving accuracy on smaller or compact pistols for someone who may struggle with grip (cerebral palsy, so muscle rigidity in hands + arms + my hand strength not being great to start with since I'm a lady, though young) or who has vision problems (near-sightedness + convergence issues)? Thanks in advance.
I feel like the kangol style hat is the universal sign for CC holder 😂😂
I love everything on the Equilizer, except for the grip safety! Maybe Smith & Wesson will have a non grip safety version. I'm all in if so.
Are they going to make a performance center version?
This is a great gun, It's light (comparatively) Compact and very accurate.....only missing one feature, it's not milled for an optic sight.
It's optics ready for smaller micro red dots
I’m liking what I’ve seen from S&W lately and probably should add one to my collection. I enjoy your presentation of them as well. I think you give shooting and shooters a very positive image, much needed these days.
Thanks so much.
Wonder how it handles the steel cased rounds with harder primers? I know sometimes a ligher spring can cause issues with steel case. Also wish the new shield plus would havw had a rail like the equalizer
This is pretty much a 9mm polymer 1911, very cool
Thanks so Much Julia for this Video and sharing the info on the S&W. I looking for a new Carry instead my Springfield XD Looking to go more compact. Still thinking of the Hellcat Pro or This S&W Equalizer. Thanks again. Greg
Glad it was helpful!
I'm looking at this one but there's a few things I'm not real fond of one of which is the grip safety because I usually been getting whole grip slide on meter tail grips cuz I have my hands are bigger and I like to texture of the river. I do have the shield plus and I did put whole grips on it. They didn't really have them but they gave the ones to me for the 45 and it fit on there and it been real good so far. I haven't got the shot it yet and this one's got a little longer barrel which I was kind of interested in that. I really wanted another caliber of some kind 380. I would be all right but I wasn't really thrilled about that but I was looking at super carries but I don't know where there is going to stick around. I just want a little bit more versatility cuz nines are very popular and when they get behind on them it's kind of hard for them to get caught up. So I thought I could maybe go into something else. Sort of a backup caliber nothing real big. Nothing too small but I have to see one son. The price is a little pricey for me also. I'm retired so I'm going to fixed income and right now I've actually got too many 9 mm. Anyway that's all I got to say you have a good day, evening or whatever and you doing a fine job. You're the one to talk to me into the shield. Plus I got the one with the bug out bag. That is all
Hi Julie, just purchased mine from a local store, love love love it. Going to add the Holosun HS507K your thoughts on that optic.
Wonderful!
Great review. Do you think S&W will come out with a 380 ACP version and or a performance center version?
I have the ez 9mm and I said when I got it mannnn why didn't they make this with more rounds and here they come with this somebody heard me on my cell phone cuz now I wanna sell my ez9 to get this!!!
Julie, Please beg your friends at S&W to install the Equalizer type thumb safety on the manual safety Shield Plus pistols. The manual thumb safety on the Shield/Shield Plus systems aren't very user friendly or easy to engage/disengage. While I'm begging you to beg... How about light/laser rail on the Shield Plus also? Great vid. Thanks!
Enjoyed the review, just waiting for the Performance Center version and then will upgrade my EZ. Please S&W, keep the grip safety simple and smooth. I think that the masses have spoken on the design of this on the EZ9 PC. BTW - any suggestions on which red dot will fit the optics cut without mounting plates?
Excellent run down, thanks so much for this Julie! Purchased my Equalizer yesterday as a first time pistol owner but former Infantry Soldier (59 yo). I chose this pistol because of it's size, ability to accessorize, mag capacity, manual safety, and most of all because of how it felt in my hand and how I shot the EZ 9mm (Equalizer was not available to rent). With aging hands and eyes I appreciate the ease of racking the slide and it is also a gun that my wife can use if needed. I have heard the resistance to the name, but I don't buy a gun based on a name; as an old Grunt I want to know if I can pull the trigger and hit the target. Cannot wait to pick up my new Equalizer!
Hope you love shooting it and thank you for your service!
Nice video… gun looks like it would be high quality and serve well.
Let me have one in 30 super carry!
I appreciate the maglula, but much prefer the EZ magazine. The athritis in my thumbs makes loading a 9mm magazine impossible without a maglula, or EZ type magazines. I just think I'm better off with the EZ, because I won't always have the maglula with me.
The Ez mags are excellent for many. Totally understand
I think the new higher capacity micro 9’s are great … but are not as shootable as they are carryable …
I find myself not shooting my Micro-9 as much as my compact 9 .. now Im finding myself carrying my compact more ..
I think the S&W Equalizer sorta blends the two together.. and having easier operating controls
Im going to let the new wear off the Equalizer a bit before I bite
ii knew ii shoulda bought stock in S&W…
Nice seeing you out there again I didn't try to watch your shows but in busy is that your buddy else no it's good I'll try that new pistol out well let's get me one try it out 1st before I buy it
Hope you are able to track one down :)
Is the Equalizer intended as a replacement for the EZ series? Great video!
I don’t think so. The EZ mags make it a huge hit for so many and it comes in 3 calibers.
I have carpal tunnel and have look into the S&W Equalizer and the Ruger Security, I really don't care for the S&W safety grip.
Sold$$$
Thanks for this video
How would you compare the Equalizer to the .30 super carry which has a better recoil? I have small hands n carpal tunnel.
which would you recommend
Love your video thank you. I have a problem, I have an Equalizer holguin re dot, good group but shoot 2 inch below the center and 2 inch to the right. Problem it's max up and to the left.any suggestion I'm ready to back to iron sights.
I bought an Equalizer and really love the way it shoots. My carry gun is a Shield Plus with an optic. I need to know who makes a OWB holster for the Equalizer with an optic? Thanks
I've heard that the Equalizer and EZ9 fit the same holsters.
@marty edmondson thanks, I actually ordered and received a Crossbreed OWB and it's awesome. I have quite a few of their holsters and they are all wonderful.b
Very good
Thanks
Hi @JulieGolob! I also have an Enigma Express that I used with my Glock 43x. I heard you say in this video that you use the Enigma Express with your Shield Plus. Have you tried the Equalizer in your Shield Plus holster? I’m hoping this will be a fit. If not, could you please recommend a holster I can add to my Enigma Express? Thank you for your time!
Hi there! The Equalizer will not fit the Shield Plus holster so you'd need to look for one for the Shield EZ. Try JM Custom. They make great holsters and offer Enigma shells. Hope that helps!
What about holster compatibility with the Equalizer and other S&W pistols? Does the Equalizer require a specifically molded holster or will it fit in a S&W EZ 9 or Shield plus holster?
Definitely not the Shield Plus, but most EZ holsters should work.
Unfortunately in states like WA where you have a capacity of ten the gun only comes with 2 magazines and neither of them extend the grip. Perfect for my wife but my fingers hang off the bottom.
What holsters are available ?
I like the equalizer a lot, but you said there are no internal safeties? Neither a hammer block or a secondary hammer catch? I'd love to know what keeps the cooked hammer from striking the firing pin in the event of a castrophic failure.
HI Julie any recommendations for AIWB for the Equalizer? I'm currently planning to use the fastrax pac waistpack for whenever it's really hot outside and ideally an AIWB when the day is nicer. I would honestly love something comfortable/really-hard-to-notice I can use in my job which is sitting down/standing up doing presentations most of the day. Thank you! great video!
Eclipse holsters or C&G have some great options.
I have one, a lot good. Arthritis is a problem and, for racking the slide, the Equalizer is a great solution. But it is funny that, as easy as racking the slide is, slide removal for cleaning is a bit of a pain in the neck. You need to do it without activating the grip safety and that is a challenge. If you have a technique for making that easier, please share it! 🙂 Otherwise, it's a solid gun.
The S&W Equalizer having 10, 13 and 15 rounder magazines allows the shooter to participate in the new 15 round magazine allowance for IDPA competitions. Higher capacity magazines are only for the SSP and ESP shooting categories. This was a new rules change for 2022. And for those that prefer appendix carry. IDPA now allows appendix carry holsters. In addition to strong side holsters, both OWB and IWB holsters. Both leather and polymer holsters are allowed.
There are no allowances for the following holsters: cross draw holsters, shoulder holsters, small of the back holsters, ankle holsters, off body carry (purse's), and bra carry holsters for women are not allowed. Mostly because you cannot exceed the 180° safety zone. No Serpa holsters.
The 15 round capacity is not available for BUG and CCP divisions. You are limited to six rounds per magazine in these categories. There are measurement test boxes that small gun categories will not fit an extended magazine. Which makes smaller sized guns, such as the S&W Equalizer, able to shoot in two categories. Both SSP and CCP. All with the same gun. The 10 round magazine for CCP and the 15 round magazine for SSP.
"BUG" is Back Up Gun. Can use J frame revolvers for BUG category. Maximum round count is six.
"CCP" is Compact Carry Gun. Maximum round count is six.
"SSP" in Stock Service Pistol.
"ESP" is Enhanced Service Pistol, enhanced because a red dot is mounted.
"REV" is all revolvers both iron sights and red dot optic. Six round cylinders are recommended. I recommend speed loaders such as Safariland Comp-3 for the long handle.
"CDP" is Custom Defense Pistol, is only for 1911 pistols both .45-acp and 9mm Lugar. A full sized gun category. Seven or eight round magazines only.
Great info and thank you!!!
What is the best type of holster for the equalizer
I'm not familiar with too many. Shield EZ holsters should work. I know Crossbreed has some too.
what is the cost to buy one
I'm waiting for the CT legal version with three 10rd mags to come out.
We are going to need that here in Oregon as well, sadly.
I can't believe you actually comply with magazine laws.
@@Isaac_5.56x45 Comply with them? You simply cannot buy any mags in the state over 10rds and no websites will ship them to you within the state and if you travel to any near by states that sell them they want to see your ID and when they see you live in a ban state they won't sell the mags to you. So essentially there's NOTHING you can do even if you did NOT want to comply with the mag laws. Maybe if you had a friend in another state buy them and ship them to you then you would have them, but if you get caught it's a felony so you lose all your guns forever.
@@Prepare2Survive I'm not sure what your talking about, I live in MA and nobody in NH ever asks for ID at any store that doesn't border the state, normal mags are super easy to get, I don't know anyone who complies with the ten round limit here, just gotta be a little creative.
@@Isaac_5.56x45 Super easy to get? Can you buy brand new " standard " capacity mags in MA stores or order brand new ones online? No, you cannot. In MA you can only buy older " preban " mags. In CT we cannot even do that. If the only way you can buy new mags is by driving up into NH, good for you, but I personally know someone that took a road trip far up into NH and they stopped at over a dozen different gun stores along the way. The vast majority of them want to see your ID, not just the ones near the border, and they will refuse to sell you a mag when they see you have a CT license.
You still don't understand why anyone would obey the law? You might " claim " not to care if you get kidnapped (arrested) and thrown into a cage (prison), lose all your gun rights for the rest of your life and get stuck with thousands of dollars in bills, BUT most people actually do care. I think you're just a keyboard wannabe warrior for liberty when the reality is you really do try to avoid getting kidnapped and thrown into cages and having your rights taken away. You would be absolutely foolish not to be. The government loves throwing liberty minded people like you into cages.
What have you actually done to defend liberty besides being an online keyboard wannabe warrior for liberty?
Where can I get the mag Lila speed loader? Love it
Amazon has em :)
@@juliegolob how about extra 10 round mags for my New Sig 365x macro? Only came with 2 mags.. crazy for a $900 gun! I live in a restricted state, and can’t seem to find extra mags! Do I have to go out of state and get 17 round mags and buy blockers for them? Also, heard that the metal mags have had rusting issues. Any solution if I appendix carry? Seems to be a moisture/sweat issue that people are complaining about damaging the gun and mags..thanks
Hi,
I have 1 question. Does the Equalizer comes with night sight?
There not a hole lot of video with additions to equalizer. Such as red dot etc. you have any extra info on this gun. Was my first gun and looking to put red dot on it
🤤🤤. Love the pistol. 😎🤘🍻💪🇺🇲💪
What is the smallest frame with EZ racking?
Many of us old folks have painful and often arthritis in our hands.
Trigger pull is a factor as well.
This and the Ez are the same size. Smallest and only offering with the ease of racking.
@@juliegolob thank you. Could a small 9mm with EZ be on the drawing board. Us older and arthritics are gaining in numbers. I appreciate you getting back to me.Thanks again.
@MarkedPropensity This weekend, I drilled with both the Equalizer and the .380 and 9mm EZ (I have weakened hands with pain due to organ transplant medications). No issues at all racking the slide on the .380 EZ. I chose the Equalizer even though it has just slightly more tension when racking because it feels more balanced in my (small) hands and the deeper serrations on the slide made it easier for me to grip. We’ll see how I handle the recoil at the range, but I am already accustomed to shooting 9mm. I think you should head to your local gun store and check them both out.
I like how I can make the gun bigger or smaller , depending on which mag I use…this the only one in the class you can do that with!!
What is the recoil like on the equalizer, compared to the EZ 9mm?
Very similar
@@juliegolob Thank you! I think I just found my new EDC! I LOVE the EZ, but not the 8-round magazine :( This sounds like a great option for me. I love your videos!
Would you rather that or the shield plus?
Shield Plus for me personally because I don’t have issues with slide manipulation and don’t carry a light.
@@juliegolob Thank you for the reply!
This Equalizer looks thick! How thick is this compared to the Shield Plus?
Uses the same mags, so close to the same if not the same.
This is the only presenter that doesn't wave the muzzle at the camera.
GREAT REVIEW...as Always!!! HOWEVER I am waiting on the FIREARM MAKER to produce a Grip with ROUGH/GRIPPING texture on the FRONT & REAR & Smooth on the sides to prevent irritated skin or grabbing clothing!!! The only NESSESSARY places for the ROUGH TEXTURE
Still like the Shield Plus trigger more than this trigger.
Is it that much better?? Got the shield plus 4-in decked out porter barrel surprise that the option of the 15 mag is there wow
I want to purchase the Equilizer for my wife. She is a small woman, about 105 lbs. This gun with the EZ slide action would perfect for her, however I'm concerned about the grip size. Watching you shoot on the video you seem to handle the gun well. Do you fee the grip size is good for smaller people? I'd like to surprise her with it so taking her to the gun store for a try-on isn't what I want to do but I may have to do that. Looking for your opinion.
It works for my hands but that doesn’t necessarily mean it will be ideal for some. I highly recommend having people handle before they buy.
Is it a good summer carry option for a woman? This seems perfect in all other aspects, but I wonder how easy it would be to conceal in warm/hot weather. I live in the South, so it does get super hot a fair amount of the time in the Spring and Summer.
It all depends on how/where you carry. I carry a 4” Shield Plus and it’s similar in size though I go with the flush mag in summer vs longer length mags in cooler months.
@@juliegolob what about appendix carry + flush-fit mag?
@@rosemarsili9159 In the summer, I wear lighter fabrics that cut closer to the body or flow more than the materials I wear in cooler temps. The flush fit mag (10 rounder for the Equalizer is easier to conceal because it makes the grip shorter. In fall/winter, I can switch to the 13-rounder to conceal because my garments are much more forgiving. Unless I'm wearing a very bulky jacket, for my body and frame, I don't think I can carry the 15-round mag. My appendix position is very close to the center of my body and I use the PHLster Enigma because it allows me to wear any sort of pants/jeans/skirt with or without belt loops and I don't have to worry about the rise of the pants (high waisted, low riders).
Sorry, uplula