With more female and older concealed carriers snatching up just about every single stack 9, the M&P 380 Shield EZ is likely to be very popular and should make a decent addition to the gun case at your local gun emporium. Still confused as to why the M&P 380 Shield EZ has a place?
Not every gun buyer is a John Wick level gun-fu ninja. There is a staggeringly large segment of the market that settles for good enough .38 revolvers or whatever else their children, husbands, or other loved one pushed them towards. We have all been guilty of it, even I have fallen into that trap. The stark reality is, the buyer of the new .380 shield will shoot a couple hundred rounds a year and the gun will probably live in a sock/underwear drawer, in the bottom of a purse with no holster, or even under the driver's seat of their car gathering lint, lost french fries, and other junk.
Are these the most optimal places for a gun? Hell no. But that is the reality of the situation.
The sooner that we as an industry come to grips that every gun doesn't need to fit our particular role or need. When we recognize that there are people out there that might really appreciate a defensive pistol option that they don't need to ask for help loading, can operate intuitively, and is safe to carry in a manner that would make most of us cringe, the better off we will all be. There is flat out nothing wrong with not wanting to adapt to a pistol, but to want one that fits your needs as an armed citizen.
The M&P 380 Shield EZ is being offered in two flavors initially, one with a thumb safety and one without. It appears that black is the only color that they will be offering initially, but knowing Smith, that will change in short order. The grip safety is an interesting choice that makes a whole lot more sense when you think about the intended audience. Since they are targeting buyers that might be more apt to shoot 50 rounds or so of their carry ammo and toss it in a backpack/purse or whatever, you start to see why a grip safety was included. The grip safety is something that I am sure many will criticise, but I pose a question, as long as it works in an intuitive manner, who cares? If they had just used a hinged trigger on the gun like the other pistols in the M&P lineup there is a real possibility of a pen or tube of lip gloss getting jammed in the trigger guard that could make for a very bad day.
Back on topic! The M&P 380 Shield EZ's features really lend the pistol to someone who isn't willing to spend the time drilling to be Jerry Miculek.
• Easy to rack slide.
• Crisp, light trigger with tactile and audible trigger reset.
• Includes (2) Easy to Load 8-Round M&P380 Shield magazines.
• Grip safety – grip pistol to fire.
• Windage adjustable, white dot rear sight (tool included).
• Can disassemble without pulling trigger.
• Grip texture optimized to size and recoil.
• Tactile loaded chamber indicator (TLCI) – can see and feel if there is
a round in the chamber.
• Available with or without ambidextrous, manual thumb safety.
• Picatinny-style equipment rail for lights or lasers.
• Perfect size for nightstand or carry, or a day at the range.
• Reversible magazine release.
• Thin and lightweight – can be comfortably carried all day.
• Optimal 18-degree grip angle for natural point of aim.
• Armornite® durable corrosion resistant finish.
SKU: 180023 & 11663Model: M&P 380 SHIELD EZ or M&P 380 SHILD EZ Manual Thumb SafetyCaliber: .380 AutoCapacity: 8+1Barrel Length: 3.675″ / 9.3 cmOverall Length: 6.7″Front Sight: White DotRear Sight: Adjustable White DotAction: Internal Hammer FiredGrip: PolymerWeight: 18.5 oz / 524.5gBarrel Material: Stainless Steel – Armornite® FinishSlide Material: Stainless Steel – Armornite® FinishFrame Material: PolymerPurpose: Concealed Carry, Home Protection, Personal Protection
The new M&P 380 Shield EZ carries an MSRP of $399.00 and more information can be found on the Smith & Wesson website for the M&P380 Shield EZ with thumb safety and without thumb safety.
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My wife and I Bought a 9 MM ez and are very pleased with it. However I am 66 years old with arthritis in my wrists, and a glock 9MM was difficult for me to deal with, I could do it but it was difficult. So I was in a gun store last week and saw the 380, its even easier to use. I Understand the stopping power might not be as good as a 9 MM, but its an easy gun to practice with at the range. I has a place for people like me who want an easier gun to use.