Brand New Trick M&P9 EZ Shield (Take 2...We messed up)

Published on June 17, 2020
Duration: 7:14

This review of the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield EZ Ported Silver highlights its user-friendly design, particularly its easy-to-rack slide achieved through an internal hammer mechanism. The Performance Center enhancements, including tritium night sights and a ported barrel, are noted. The video provides a detailed walkthrough of the disassembly and reassembly process, emphasizing key steps like using the disassembly notch and avoiding the grip safety during these procedures. The trigger pull is assessed as crisp with a good reset, and the pistol demonstrates reliable performance during range testing.

Quick Summary

The Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield EZ is designed for ease of use, featuring an internal hammer mechanism that allows for a less powerful recoil spring, making the slide significantly easier to rack compared to traditional striker-fired pistols.

Chapters

  1. 00:17Introduction to the M&P9 EZ Shield
  2. 00:34Performance Center M&P9 Shield EZ Ported Silver
  3. 00:55Visual Inspection of the Handgun
  4. 01:26EZ Series Design Philosophy
  5. 01:51Internal Hammer Mechanism Explained
  6. 02:06Slide Enhancements for Easier Racking
  7. 02:28Disassembly Procedure
  8. 03:02Internal Components and Trigger
  9. 03:35Reassembly Procedure
  10. 04:05Spring Assembly Installation Tip
  11. 04:27Final Reassembly Steps
  12. 04:46Trigger Pull Assessment
  13. 05:30Magazine Features for Ease of Loading
  14. 05:45Range Test Introduction
  15. 05:56Initial Shooting and Observations
  16. 06:18Rapid Fire Test
  17. 06:26Rapid Fire Performance
  18. 06:56Conclusion and Recommendation

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield EZ easy to rack?

The M&P9 Shield EZ features an internal hammer mechanism instead of a striker. This design allows for a less powerful recoil spring, as it only needs to return the slide to battery, not cock a striker, making the slide significantly easier to manipulate.

What are the key features of the Performance Center M&P9 Shield EZ Ported Silver?

The Performance Center version includes premium enhancements such as a ported barrel to reduce muzzle rise, high-vis tritium night sights for low-light conditions, enhanced grip texturing, and silver accents on the trigger and grip safety.

How do you safely disassemble the M&P9 Shield EZ?

To disassemble, ensure the pistol is unloaded. Pull the slide to the rear until the disassembly notch aligns with the lever, pull the lever down, and release the slide without touching the grip safety. Then, remove the slide from the frame.

What is the typical trigger pull weight for the M&P9 Shield EZ?

The trigger pull weight for the M&P9 Shield EZ is measured to be around 5.5 pounds. It is described as a crisp trigger with a small, noticeable reset, which is a favorable characteristic for a defensive or target pistol.

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