How To Disassemble, Clean & Lubricate A Smith & Wesson M&P380 Shield EZ Handgun (4k)

[@mike34744]

When I first got into guns I had no idea how to clean and disassemble my AR 15 and your video helped me a lot. These cleaning videos may not be as appealing to seasoned firearm owners, but very helpful for people who are learning and new to firearms. 👍

[@ponygirl9831]

Agree. I had to pause and rewind many times.

[@vbmcclary]

As a new gun owner, I love my 380 EZ slide. Most definitely the best beginner-friendly gun I've tried and I've tried a few. Thanks for the simple and easy-to-follow cleaning video.

[@nicholhall2441]

Thanks this is my first firearm and I was terrified to do this. You made it very easy now I know I can do this again

[@YellowHammer26]

I have been cleaning firearms for years, but I still like to see how other people do it. I can always learn something that I did not know. Thanks a lot.

[@jesseguy4043]

i dont give a damn what anyone says. ive owned firearms for years and i have and love this gun. Its hands down the most beginner friendly starter for anyone. I know .380 is expensive but i still wouldnt recommend anything else but this for a first time firearm owner.

[@theonlyMeMe]

Literally just follow this tutorial step-by-step with my 380 ez shield and I am super excited because it was way easier then I thought it would be this was perfect. Thanks

[@debterrill4710]

This was a great demonstration for a new gun owner. Only suggestion I have for improvement, is go a little slower when demonstrating how to reassemble the gun.

[@debbiesharp1840]

Agreed

[@rangerdanger222]

Its a video just pause or replay it.

[@francinelevy4939]

This is my first gun and first time I cleaned it. Thank you so much for walking me through it step by step. It is so very appreciated.

[@chesshead3943]

Good job!

[@aliciataylor9651]

This was a very good demonstration. It was my first time cleaning my new gun. I paused the demo and reran a few of the points. Good presentation. Thank you.

[@DubletoeDancer]

💥GREAT instructions for a geezer-ette newbie with this exact handgun. Thank you❣️

[@tab624]

Me too, Pam

[@jwat1955]

Your video was 1000% more helpful than the instructions manual which leaves a lot of basic steps out. Thanks

[@normahull2985]

This was very helpful. I have trouble holding the rack back and at the same time pushing that little switch up and yes, I had to replay the reassembly several times! Yours was the best I found for walking through the steps and I appreciated your demo of cut up cloths for cleaning. Thanks so much.

[@7thflat5]

I purchased a Shield EZ for my wife and she cannot re-install the slide (after field stripping) without grasping the Grip Module fully and pressing the Safety at the same time. In fact, if you look at the Owners Manual, they recommend using your Left Hand to hold the Grip Module, while, at the same time, pulling the Slide back with the Right Hand. I have fairly strong hands and I cannot re-installing the Slide with that technique. May the need to rename it: M&P NEZ (Not Easy).

[@tchr3333]

"Well done good and faithful servant". I've watched many cleaning videos and this is now my "go-to" because you are so patient, thorough, and practical. I love my 380EZ and your clear instructions made cleaning equally EZ. I like how you allow "wobble room" for personal cleanliness, but don't cut corners on important do's and don'ts. THANK YOU. May God grease our tracks, so that even if we're going in the wrong direction we'll get there sooner so we can go in the right direction. :)

[@tab624]

This is my goto video to make sure I'm cleaning my gun right. A couple of the things you mention (using pick under part that grabs rim & checking to see if the gun is properly reassembled or working) are not in any other videos I've watched. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@SouthernGround]

If it rotates, oil it. If it slides, grease it. make sure your products are poly safe. pipe cleaners and Q - tips are great cleaning tools also. Good nylon bore brushes a must and can be used as jags too. Bore snakes are a quick and dirty cool tool. Nice to see you thinking about new shooter's, sometimes manuals are not well written or lack good photography.

[@janlong9929]

Thanks for the demo. My first time to have to clean a gun so your video was very informative.

[@bigd2736]

Just purchased this gun and I am in love with it, so easy to rack and easy to strip down and clean. Thanks for the vid.

[@marka3790]

I love how simple your instructions are. Easy to follow and understand. Great job.

[@AP-hp1rq]

Great video; clear and concise. Also, always great content on this channel, no gun snobbery, no BS just useful information! I dig it!

[@unstoppableneedle]

dude. this was probably the best disassemble ive seen ever. tysm!

[@dorianpantoja7724]

Just bought my wife a little shield, I'm gonna teach her how go clean it. Great job on this field strip clean!

[@rediculouspeople2310]

Sweet sidearm, just got one for my wife and my mom. Great video. Very thorough The slo-mo at the end was a nice touch

[@britnelson9007]

Thank you! I just bought this gun and I've never cleaned a gun before. I just did it and feel more confident with my gun!

[@nmr6988]

As usual, you give excellent, clear, and concise instructions. I really appreciate that. I'm sharing this with a friend.

[@TracyAndrews-s4q]

Thank you for helping me out on this! This is MY first gun although I’ve been around them all my life, so first time I’ve ever cleaned it

[@jmmartin7766]

Been cleaning weapons for over 3 decades, but I'll be the first to tell you, "I don't know everything!" Lol Also, your videos are great as "refreshers," if #1) I haven't cleaned in a while, and #2) If I've been cleaning different guns that may only have slight differences-- (i.e. my wife has the EZ 9mm & I have the PPS M2) Thanks for making them! 🖒😎

[@ShellieSager]

Thank you for this tutorial. This is my first gun, and I've now been to the range twice and ready to clean. I also purchased the 9mm EZ - NEITHER gun came with that threading tool! So, I'll have to go over to amazon and try to find one.

[@charlieb893]

Just got my 380 today. What a great video !

[@Rick-c1z]

Thanks for your video. Very comprehensive. My wife also purchased a 380 EZ and it did not come with the cleaning rod. No problem, i have a complete gun cleaning kit.

[@stardust2803]

Just cleaned mine today watching your tutorial thank you very much.

[@lissavanderheyden4294]

Thank you so much for creating this video. It was a huge help for me being a first time going owner. The process of cleaning my gun was so easy because of this video... so much appreciated.

[@NevadaNihilist]

Great video 12 minutes done straight to the point.

[@Ragincajun337]

Thanks. My first time cleaning a Pistol. You made it so easy.

[@stephen.mcguire]

Watched this a few times, having never been around firearms this has been very helpful.

[@jonnyt16]

Appreciate the video Mike, just bought the wife this gun (minus the thumb safety) and it fits her perfect. Of course I'll be doing all the cleaning & maintenance but its nice for her to have this video as a reference. Thank you!

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Awesome how to video and i told my Aunt Debbie that works at a gun shop. That she needs to shoot and handle one of those S&W M&P 380 Shield EZ's, because she has a hard time racking the slide on most guns and this one is designed to be EZ.

[@sylviahanna8497]

Thank you so very much. I couldn’t have done it without your detailed instructions! The Best!👍

[@KrazyKZs_Garage]

Hey. Heading to the range tomorrow and needed a refresher. I have saved your video and have referred to it in the past. Much, much appreciated. I really like it. Interesting is that I do have the M&P shield nine, which field strips the exact same way. Thanks for your tutelage

[@Jason-os6tx]

Thanks for the video! I picked up one of these today as my first gun and this video really helps a lot!

[@Mrgunsngear]

You're welcome 👍🏽

[@ryanp6072]

Thanks for making this video. I always shot my dads guns growing up and never thought about what it took to clean them. Went many years without using firearms and with crime going up I finally decided to get one that I could train with and one my wife could use if i was out of town. This taught me a lot! We're both hooked, she's already waning a glock 19 or 43x (haven't decided yet) and I'm in the market for a Sig 365 for CCW

[@aharris8851]

Thank you for your video on how to disassemble, clean, and reassemble the M&P 380 EZ. It's my first gun and I was a little, ok a lot,lol, intimidated on doing all of that.

[@anthonyclay7210]

Recently purchased one for my life, very hhelpful video!

[@chrissewell1608]

It is hard to see it, until you do it. But when you squeeze the grip safety, the little safety blade tilts up. Which blocks the slide from moving all the way back. It takes a few times, to get the correct grip, when re-placing the slide. I love this little gun!

[@aaronmcginnis3942]

I just cleaned mine as I watched. Thanks for the awesome video.

[@zebracherub]

Oh man, the slow mo shots are the end are downright hypnotizing, I love it!

[@tomn5880]

I use Lucas Bearing grease on the slide grooves and chassis wings that I apply with a hobby paint brush. ($0.99 a pack at Walmart) I use synthetic machine oil on internal moving parts (liquid bearings) I use Strike Hold CDLP and Sweets for copper removal.

[@jofoley742]

Thank you so much. I was able to follow you and you made it easier than it would have been otherwise. We need videos on things like this.

[@MIKE-D158]

I just purchased mine, March 2020, it did not come with the cleaning rod. Not a big deal. Thank you for this tutorial. I have only put 8 rounds through mine but hope to more when I can find more ammo.

[@wandafinnie2922]

Thank you for showing this video. I purchased my first gun and this video was very helpful in showing me how to disassemble the gun and place everything in its rightful place. Again thanks and look forward in future videos

[@jburrough87]

This video was super helpful! Thanks for posting

[@margieallen4396]

Thank you it took me a few times to put it back together

[@certainpointofview3860]

I’m here because I’m going to buy my first gun, and this is is the model I’m going with. How often should it be cleaned?

[@chesshead3943]

Great video, thank you! Not rushed, very thorough.

[@thornage2333]

Thank you for this great video, it was fun cleaning mine

[@ArmasDeFuegoA360enMexico]

Que bueno que haya en calibre 380. Ojala algun dia llegue a México para poder adquirirla en la SEDENA. Se ve que es una excelente pieza. It's good that there are 380 caliber. Hopefully one day I'll arrive in Mexico to be able to acquire it at SEDENA. It is seen that it is an excellent piece.

[@garyb4759]

The grip safety is because it's hammer fired not striker fired. It does the something as the hinge trigger on the other M & P's

[@KrazyKZs_Garage]

Hello, thank you for this awesome video. Very, very helpful and I will be using it to clean my firearm. Much appreciated

[@dannyrabaan]

Awesome video, you made it look so easy and I’m about to get my first hands-on lesson soon

[@bajaman92075]

This is a BIG help. Thank you

[@alimentosgampelca4998]

thx so much for the tutorial., because is very educational and useful in order to teach my wife also with the maintenance of The MP Shield 380 EZ. great video

[@Mrgunsngear]

You're welcome 👍🏽

[@robcommorat2084]

Excellent how to video

[@vickie6228]

Excellent explanation and demo. Thank you so much!

[@robertsalyers1351]

Thanks Brother I just purchased a M&P Sheild ez 9mm

[@rchjrh5841]

Good firearm to start out with squid :)

[@markmummert2779]

My wife's 380 EZ did not come with the cleaning rod in the box, so I watched a few other table videos, and didn't see others come with one either. I'm curious where you purchased yours. I think it's odd some would come with and some without.

[@Leftypinay87]

Mark Mummert I just bought mine @ Academy’s Black Friday event and it also didn’t come with a cleaning rod.

[@Almamater8888]

Mine didn't come with one either. Bought February 2020.

[@TriciaRae]

I just bought mine 2 months ago and mine did not come with the cleaning rod either.

[@dario110011]

I got mine from Bass Pro Shops in June of 2020 and I didn't get one.

[@Kcchiefs2582]

Bought my wife one yesterday and it didn't come with them either 🤷‍♂️

[@michaelsterba1071]

I love these breakdown videos. Very informative.

[@RaspingPompano2]

Its funny I own 3 s&w m&p ones a shield 45 and I know how to clean them but I still watch because he makes it interesting.

[@anamarin6475]

Ez i have the 9mm, a bit fast, some older folks and first timers nay not be able to follow, but over all, great video, thank you🤙

[@pcdebb]

Thank you so much for this. Very easy video to follow for a first timer :)

[@Mrgunsngear]

You're welcome 👍🏽

[@just82much51]

Thanks so much for posting this video! VERY helpful and much appreciated!!!!!

[@BobDothage]

Excellent video thank you

[@ponygirl9831]

Great video thank you. This was very helpful

[@pepedc2203]

Great demo for a novice like me!!

[@diffmiss]

This is an excellent video. Thanks for the knowledge.

[@jcb0920]

Any additional lube needed on or around the hammer spring? Just curious...certainly don't want to over-lubricate if it's not needed. Great video btw! Please keep up the cleaning videos as they're more helpful than you know.

[@MaryKayUlsamer]

Thank you! So helpful!

[@desifrazier6860]

thanks so much i just purchase a new 380 ez love the info

[@rizing17star61]

thanks for sharing. great video!

[@Mrgunsngear]

Thanks for watching!

[@Galensgab]

I am really convinced you like this firearm a lot.

[@Mrgunsngear]

I do indeed

[@pland3845]

Thanks! This is very helpful, I've watched this several times!!

[@carmellab1549]

I know this is an old thread but I just purchased my first weapon. How often does this typically need to be done?

[@williamgates5652]

That's a topic of debate, but I usually clean and oil a pistol after every 500-1000 rounds. If I shoot just one box and intend to put the pistol away, I will clean and oil for storage purposes. Be sure to wipe the outside of the pistol as well.

[@mariolawrence897]

I go shooting every week. And I clean right afterwards, at home, every time. A basic field strip and cleaning. You don’t need to do a complete disassembly and oiling that often though. As Mr. Gates mentioned, maybe every 500-1000 rounds. I oil my gun intermittently once every 1-3 months or so.

[@rchjrh5841]

As a former Marine, I'd tell you to clean your weapon every chance you get. Even if you didn't run any rounds through it LOL. My advice would be to give it a good cleaning (which is about what this video shows) every time you come home from the range. My preference is that a deep cleaning (beyond field stripping) is welcomed every 750-1500 rounds. The last thing anyone needs is a malfunction due to a dirty weapon, but most decent firearms will fire even if it's a bit dirty. However, IMO , if it doesn't fire because it's too clean there's a problem with the weapon. Hope this helps.

[@robertsalyers1351]

I agree with the Jar Head...JK Brother... Glad you made it home Brother! Go Navy !!!!!!

[@rchjrh5841]

@@robertsalyers1351 OOH Rah!

[@christopherbarger6112]

You're basically a gun dentist, teaching us how to be gun dentists This gun is like a 1911 and Hk P7 had a kid. Just here to see the internals of a gun. These cleanings give us a good look inside.

[@AngelfromGenX]

Can you do an update video for this gun but on the 2.0 Shield EZ and the Performance Center EZ? Just wondering if they're the same? I have the 2.0.

[@smilnhyg1993]

Nice video. Thanks

[@weedXD38]

Excellent tutorial n content!! Thanxs have a safe n Happy 4th!!!

[@susanrarick3583]

Very helpful...thank you!!!

[@Mrgunsngear]

You're welcome 👍🏽

[@MrBigKid]

cool video, thats pretty much my process as well! Love the channel BTW, subscribed!

[@xXSpectre0Xx]

It's like watching Bob Ross paint!

[@Mrgunsngear]

almost!

[@kevinegan65]

Really enjoyed your video. Have you ever removed the firing pin block and taken it apart to clean the pin assembly? if so, do you have a video on it?

[@karamarie6781]

Thank you!

[@luisd7632]

Is this the same process for a first time clean prior to shooting for the first time? Thanks for sharing!

[@davy1458]

I have the same .380....so far it seems like a good gun but I've only shot about 30 rounds thru it....still haven't cleaned it yet tho....my only complaints about this gun is the plastic /composite trigger and spring guide rod (whatever its called).....it seems like a decent gun other than those two issues....I'll never be able to trust or rely on the s&w like I do my PT92 .....but the s&w fits nice In my pocket and is more comfortable to carry on my person when I'm driving.....so that actually makes it equal to my pt92 in regards of practicality to carry around with me. I have to carry my pt92 in a detective style shoulder holster to be comfortable but when it's not hidden under a coat everyone stairs at it and that makes me uncomfortable....the s&w fits my front pocket pretty good but depending on the pants I'm wearing it's not always the easiest thing to Remove from my pocket.

[@markc6207]

Great video my aunt will be getting a 380 ez I will have her watch this video. Thank you.

[@Mrgunsngear]

Thank you

[@jafu8710]

Good video, thanks. The only issue I have is the use of q-tips and paper towels. Too much risk of leaving cotton and paper fibers in the mechanisms.

[@cml69ala]

Welcome to #MugClub Love seeing you.

[@clachapelle]

Yes this is my first gun, I just bought it today..

[@chesshead3943]

Great C.J.!

[@lavishskylar1211]

Great video

[@silverfox__12]

Thank you! My first handgun. So dryfiring to release the hammer will not hurt the firing pin? I can't find any info on how to release the internal hammer for the EZ Shield.

[@stonerpage3100]

I'm just now trying to learn double tapping. I noticed immediately that my first shot was easy, the second tap missed. That's on the small forms. I hit the big ones fine but my grouping is poor. Oh well, I'll get it someday. I wanna try that CLP. A lot of people are using this stuff.

[@KobiRosenstein]

Hey thanks for this video. Just got this gun as my first ever pistol. How often should I clean it? After/before every time I shoot it? Also, kinda offtopic, where can I get another magazine for this gun?

[@lgfl]

I'm a newbie who just got the A&W M&P 9mm Shield EZ. Can I use these instructions to clean my pistol?