S&W M&P Shield EZ 9mm & EZ .380 Review: Easiest Racking Handguns?

[Annihilator]

Good little read on S&W’s M&P EZ shields, both are discussed, .380 and 9mm

S&W M&P Shield EZ 9mm & EZ .380 Review: Easiest Racking Handguns?

Looking for the easiest to rack handgun that also conceals well? We hands-on review the Smith & Wesson Shield EZ 9mm and .380 versions.

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[nmedge]

After owning several guns from several brands I always go back to the Shields. For me they have been perfect and i'm sure the EZ's are also great guns. S&W hit a home run when they brought the Shield line out!

 

[Bassbob]

When the EZ 380 first came out there were some that had issues with FTF/FTE due to the light recoil spring. I bought one for my dad and it's been perfect for a couple thousand rounds now though,

 

[Jfal]

I have to admit, my wife's EZ 380 still stove-pipes a couple times/100 rounds after 1000 rounds...I don't shoot it much, and she shoots it less than that. But she still likes it, and it's not a carry or HD gun, so we keep it. Those malfunctions are with cheap range ammo, BTW. Never ran trials with defense ammo. Now that 380 just dipped in price again, maybe I'll try some hotter ammo.

 

[Bassbob]

I have to admit, my wife's EZ 380 still stove-pipes a couple times/100 rounds after 1000 rounds...I don't shoot it much, and she shoots it less than that. But she still likes it, and it's not a carry or HD gun, so we keep it. Those malfunctions are with cheap range ammo, BTW. Never ran trials with defense ammo. Now that 380 just dipped in price again, maybe I'll try some hotter ammo.

They claimed the issue with the early models was the magazines. And they allegedly fixed that problem. I know people who claim to not have any more issues after replacing the mags with new ones. Might be worth a try if you're so inclined.

 

[Jfal]

Those mags have incredible weak springs, so I'm not surprised. If she ever starts shooting more I'll consider it. Hopefully she falls for a 9mm so ammo is cheaper to feed her habit.

 

[Bear007]

Love the EZ9 I bought for my daughter to use. She could rack others but they were tough.

There is a RECALL to check for both EZ 9&380 manufactured during March to November 2020 I believe. 2 pistols were found with cracked trigger mechanisms that allowed the gun to discharge when the grip safety was engaged. Mine is good.

 

[Tinyman]

Mrs Tinyman has never had ANY problems with hers --