S&W Shield 380 EZ Performance Center - CCW for John Wick's Mom

Published on February 8, 2020
Duration: 8:09

The Smith & Wesson Shield 380 EZ Performance Center offers enhanced features like a gold finish, flat trigger, and night sights, building on the standard EZ's ease of use for those with limited hand strength. While its locked-breech design makes manipulation easy, the ported barrel and trigger feel are noted as potential drawbacks for accuracy. It targets a niche market of older shooters or those prioritizing ease of operation over peak performance.

Quick Summary

The Smith & Wesson Shield 380 EZ Performance Center uses a locked-breech design for .380 ACP, enabling a light slide and recoil spring for easy manipulation. Performance Center upgrades include a gold finish, flat trigger, and night sights, targeting users with limited hand strength.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Shield 380 EZ PC Concept
  2. 01:07Mechanical Advantages of .380 EZ Design
  3. 01:44Performance Center Upgrades & MSRP
  4. 02:02Controls and Ergonomics: Safety & Racking
  5. 03:45Ported Barrel and Maintenance Ease
  6. 04:28Range Performance and Reliability Issues
  7. 06:02Trigger Feel and Accuracy Critique
  8. 06:47Final Verdict: Niche Market Appeal

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the S&W Shield 380 EZ easy to operate?

The Shield 380 EZ uses a locked-breech design for the .380 ACP cartridge, allowing for a very light slide and recoil spring. This significantly reduces the effort needed to rack the slide and makes the pistol exceptionally soft-shooting compared to other .380s.

What are the key Performance Center upgrades on the Shield 380 EZ?

The Performance Center version features a titanium nitride (gold) finish on the barrel and trigger, a flat-faced trigger for better control, slide lightening cuts, and HI-VIZ Litewave H3 tritium/fiber optic night sights for improved low-light visibility.

Can the manual safety be engaged while racking the slide on the Shield 380 EZ?

Yes, a notable feature is that the slide can be successfully racked even when the manual thumb safety is engaged. The slide also includes 'wings' at the rear to provide a better grip for easier manipulation.

What are the potential drawbacks of the S&W Shield 380 EZ Performance Center?

While easy to operate, the flat-faced trigger may make achieving tight groups difficult for some shooters. Additionally, a high thumb grip could accidentally engage the manual safety, causing a malfunction.

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