A First Look At The S&W M&P SHIELD EZ .380 & 9mm Handguns

Published on May 4, 2020
Duration: 2:27

This video provides a first look at the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield EZ in both .380 ACP and 9mm Luger calibers. The reviewer highlights shared features like the single-stack design, grip safety, easy-to-operate slide wings, optional ambidextrous safety, and pivoting trigger. Key advantages noted are comfortable shooting, manageable recoil comparable to the .380 version, and the innovative easy-load magazine with a tab for lowering the follower. The reviewer demonstrates shooting both calibers to compare performance.

Quick Summary

The Smith & Wesson M&P Shield EZ series offers comfortable shooting with manageable recoil, even in the 9mm caliber, comparable to its .380 ACP counterpart. Key features include a single-stack design, grip safety, easy-load magazines with a follower tab, and an optional ambidextrous safety.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Introduction & Overview
  2. 00:12Smith & Wesson M&P Shield EZ 9mm Introduction
  3. 00:17Comparison with .380 Version
  4. 00:31Shared Features: Single Stack, Grip Safety, Slide Wings
  5. 00:42Optional Safety & Pivoting Trigger
  6. 00:47Comfort and Recoil Impressions
  7. 00:55Recoil Management Design
  8. 01:07Easy Load Magazine Feature
  9. 01:22Shooting Demonstration: .380 ACP
  10. 01:44Shooting Demonstration: 9mm
  11. 02:05Conclusion & Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield EZ series?

The S&W M&P Shield EZ series features a single-stack design, a grip safety, easy-to-operate slide wings for easier manipulation, an optional ambidextrous safety, and a pivoting trigger. A notable feature is the easy-load magazine with a tab to assist in lowering the follower.

How does the recoil of the M&P Shield EZ 9mm compare to the .380 ACP version?

The 9mm version of the M&P Shield EZ is designed for comfortable shooting with recoil levels comparable to the .380 ACP version, making it very manageable. The slide's height being close to the arm also contributes to reduced perceived snappiness.

What makes the M&P Shield EZ's magazine easy to load?

The M&P Shield EZ features an 'easy-load' magazine. This design includes a small tab on the bottom of the magazine follower, which allows the shooter to pull the follower down more easily, simplifying the process of loading rounds into the magazine.

Is the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield EZ suitable for new shooters?

Yes, the M&P Shield EZ is generally considered suitable for new shooters due to its comfortable ergonomics, manageable recoil (even in 9mm), and the easy-load magazine feature, which simplifies a common point of difficulty for beginners.

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