Sold the Citadel Boss 25 to get the Shield .380 EZ Performance center

Published on May 9, 2022
Duration: 8:17

This video provides an update on the Smith & Wesson Shield EZ .380 Performance Center, detailing the author's decision to sell a Citadel Boss 25 shotgun to fund its purchase. The reviewer discusses the firearm's accuracy, manageable recoil, and positive shooting experience, while also noting a specific feeding issue with the last round in the magazine. He outlines a potential fix involving magazine follower modification and a break-in period.

Quick Summary

The reviewer sold a Citadel Boss 25 shotgun due to its punishing recoil and disappointing shooting experience, using the $475 proceeds to purchase a used Smith & Wesson Shield EZ .380 Performance Center. While generally pleased with its accuracy and manageable recoil, he noted a recurring stovepipe jam with the last round in the magazine, suggesting a follower modification as a potential fix.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Update
  2. 00:58Story of Acquiring the Shield EZ
  3. 01:06The Citadel Boss 25 Experience
  4. 02:06Selling the Citadel Boss 25
  5. 03:08Purchasing the Shield EZ Performance Center
  6. 03:34Buying Used vs. New
  7. 03:57Extra Magazines
  8. 04:19Range Trip & Feeding Issue
  9. 05:00Potential Fix for Feeding Issue
  10. 05:58Overall Satisfaction with Shield EZ
  11. 06:03Accuracy and Performance
  12. 06:14Recoil and Manageability
  13. 06:20Comparison with Beretta 85 BB
  14. 07:00Final Thoughts on Citadel Boss 25
  15. 07:19Outro & Future Content

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the reviewer sell the Citadel Boss 25 shotgun?

The reviewer sold the Citadel Boss 25 because he hated shooting it due to punishing recoil and found it to be a disappointing purchase despite its functionality. He decided to sell it to fund the acquisition of a Smith & Wesson Shield EZ .380 Performance Center pistol.

What issue did the reviewer encounter with the Smith & Wesson Shield EZ .380?

The primary issue encountered was a stovepipe jam with the last round in the magazine. This occurred randomly across different magazines and ammunition types, causing the slide to partially close on a misaligned round.

What is a potential fix for the last-round feeding issue in the Shield EZ .380?

A suggested fix involves modifying the magazine follower by notching or roughing up its top surface with a file. The reviewer also theorizes that repeated use and break-in through shooting may resolve the issue over time.

How does the Smith & Wesson Shield EZ .380 Performance Center perform in terms of accuracy and recoil?

The Shield EZ .380 Performance Center performs phenomenally well in accuracy, allowing for precise shooting at seven yards. Its recoil is minimal and extremely manageable, making it a comfortable pistol to shoot, even during rapid fire.

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