M&P380 Shield EZ Features & Benefits | JulieG.TV

[@billjenkins687]

Julie- I am a home-based FFL dealer and I recently sold one of these pistols to a female customer. I showed her your video, She was impressed. You helped her gain awareness and confidence. Thank You.

[@belindahahn4659]

I have this gun it's everything I expected. I love it. Easy to shoot easy for conceal carry. I recommend it for anyone.

[@kmommy78]

Just purchased this handgun as my first, mom of 4 who would rather be safe than sorry. I chose it for the extra safety features as I'm a new gun holder. After holding a few other handguns and brands I found this one to be the most lightweight without my wrist getting tired or finger hurting pulling the trigger. Perfect for my small hands and fist in my purse and on my person. Great price point, I think this is the right choice for me. Tfs

[@juliegolob]

Wonderful! I hope you enjoy shooting it!

[@Rnemhrd]

There was so much smack talked about this pistol online. If you have an issue with this pistols design it's probably not marketed towards you. Move along. I handled one. It's a great pistol for its target audience. The salesman was also wowed by it as he removed the lock and checked it for clear before handing it to me. It was put in the case before his shift. Seeing beginners fumble with Bodyguard sized 380 pistols in classes that someone probably told them was a great starter pistol would make you realize this is perfect for them, and the seasoned citizen that may be struggling with hand strength. It's a perfect weight, and size for these people to manipulate safely. the added design features make it a home run for them. Best video demonstration of this pistol yet.

[@juliegolob]

Thanks so much!

[@mylesharvey6488]

This pistol was not marketed for me but rather my wife. That being said it is fun to shoot and accurate beyond what you expect for a compact CCW model. Anyone hating on it does not understand the function of a handgun.

[@deepsouthwrestln]

I finally bought one. This gun is everything I thought it would be. I have a lot of other pistols but since I have developed pretty bad arthritus in both hands it is hard to rack and shoot my other ones. I am so glad I found the 380 EZ. It is so easy to load, rack and shoot. Very little recoil. This is now my carry weapon.

[@juliegolob]

So glad to hear it!

[@juliegolob]

I so wanted to shoot more but 19 degrees with wind chill in the single digits made the shooting part fast. More plans for a SHOOTING video coming soon!

[@msudawgs6791]

Julie Golob when will the performance center 9mm shield 2.0 come out? Thanks

[@johngregory4801]

19 degrees and single-digit wind chill... Cancel my plans to move to Wyoming. Too cold in winter!

[@SCSlimBoiseID]

Julie Golob Good first look. Here's hoping for better shooting weather in your neck of the woods. Always nice to see a true shootist demo a new handgun. Cheers.

[@sexypimpx9]

at least we now know this gun works fine in 19 degree weather so now i can use it to go bear hunting in siberia

[@juliegolob]

@sexypimpx9 Too funny. The hardest part about shooting when its that cold isn't just the shooting of bullets. I had more cameras out there, but they died in the cold. :(

[@cingram8168]

Good job. Lot of guys hating on this firearm and although it isn't for me I completely understand who this is marketed for and as long as it works as good as the other m&p's I think it has its place

[@juliegolob]

:) Thanks!

[@shredmunds7660]

I think its great, their are older ladies that can't rack a slide and struggle with double action revolver triggers. I'm going to have my mom try one out.

[@seanparry1899]

I chose this handgun for my wife as she doesn't have a lot of hand strength due to carpel tunnel and onset of RA, even though as of this post she hasn't fired it yet. She is easily able to manipulate the firearm.

[@annebodee]

My first handgun (I'm 58 and petite) it was recommended by my son who has a Shield (9mm I think) and he loves it. He knows that even though I try to get to the gym my strength regarding racking a gun is not going to cut it with most. I can rack this, and I've learned to take it apart and clean it (watched several KZbin videos for that). I'm having an issue with loading the magazine (those little pins hurt) but even with an easy loader it's just not working. I have my first training tomorrow so I expect my trainer will be able to teach me a lot with this gun. Overall I feel I made the right choice and I'm excited to join the ranks of females who are prepared to protect themselves and their loved ones if necessary.

[@DougMcDave]

My mom mentioned wanting a gun. This looks like a perfect first gun for her, especially with the easy rack slide and lower recoil.

[@dongummphotography]

I wanted to thank you for this video. My wife has rheumatoid arthritis and has struggled to find a handgun for self defense that would work for her due to significant loss of hand strength. She has tried and owned several 380 handguns but none were completely satisfactory, until now. She purchased the 380 EZ today and it looks like it will work for her. We will soon test fire it but the familiarization exercies she has worked on so far indicate that she can fully manipulate the pistol. Thank you again. Your video gave her the information she needed to move forward with the purchase

[@juliegolob]

Day made!!! So glad she has a good option.

[@barackmycat9448]

I`ve been shooting for 55 yrs. and I love my EZ Performance Center model. It`s a keeper!

[@River-Moon]

Just bought the Black/Gold performance center model, I'm loving it so far

[@barackmycat9448]

@@River-Moon I had a choice of both. I finally went with the all black but the gold is cool looking. Try a J+J holster on Ebay. Very nice!

[@River-Moon]

@@barackmycat9448 Cool I'll check it out! Any weird stovepipe issues on the last round of the mags? Hoping it's just a break-in issue that'll go away with cleaning and oiling

[@barackmycat9448]

@@River-Moon Hmmmm, I have not heard of that problem before. I would try a different magazine.

[@hux2000]

THANK YOU for making this video and not saying anything about this gun being "for women", or for people with weak hands, or talking about it only in the context of self-defense. This is a great gun for someone whose doesn't have big hands - and that can be a man or a woman - who finds it difficult to reach all the controls on larger guns. It's also a great gun for nearly any novice for a number of reasons: low recoil, easy slide manipulation, easy to load, easy takedown, single-action (therefore less complex), manual safety. All of those things work together to make for a positive shooting experience that encourages proper shooting discipline. What kind of shooter would probably *not* like this gun? 1) Experienced people who have no need for a .380 of this size and configuration and don't find shooting one fun, and...that's pretty much it.

[@juliegolob]

YES!!! This. Thanks so much for watching.

[@moviefan62]

Matt you stole my thunder. I was just typing the SAME thing until I scrolled down a bit and saw your comment.

[@MiguelGonzalez-dx2fl]

All the M&P 2.0s should be made this way.

[@MMID303]

I bought this gun for myself as I have muscle problems in my hands. Really nice gun.

[@juliegolob]

Glad you like it!

[@kevinkelly6524]

Great design features, and excellent marketing research and vision. People with strength disabilities like my wife will be thrilled, and the rest of us will enjoy shooting it too. The perfect blend of size, manageable controls (including trigger), and caliber. Most .380’s are too small to shoot comfortably for people with strength disabilities. I like that the grip safety is HUGE. If you have to have one mechanically for drop safety purposes, at least theres no chance our going to miss this one and not engage it!

[@juliegolob]

:) Thanks for watching and the feedback!

[@bldlightpainting]

A return to the 1911 style grip safety. COOL! I've never had any issues with the grip safeties on any of my 1911s so I kinda like them.

[@juliegolob]

:)

[@fredrickmillstead6397]

Grip safety and manual safety, perfect, also dig the loaded chamber indicator.

[@j.laforge3751]

Just purchased this on Saturday. I hope I enjoy it.

[@juliegolob]

Hope so too!

[@cheezburger6130]

I purchased one this week and all I can say is awesome. Thus is the first pistol my wife had ever gotten excited about. She has been carrying a revolver for years and recently a 9mm shield. I handed this to her and said rack it and the look on her face was priceless. It is a little slimmer in the grip and it fits her hand perfectly. Recoil is very minimal. This has shot lots of different ammo very well. We had one ftf stove pipe with Hornady XTP very early on but none since with about 300 rounds so far. If reliability holds up Smith should sell tons of these. I am considering getting me one also as it is fun to shoot.

[@juliegolob]

I am SO very glad to hear this. DAY MADE!

[@tomn5880]

My wife has a S&W M&P 9c and cant rack it. One day at a gun store, the clerk put a EZ on the counter and when my wife picked it up she said "Feels really good" I told her to rack it and when she did she said "I really like this" so it followed us home. I'm a firearms instructor and I teach that the fit and feel in the hand is the primary consideration in choosing a pistol. The 380, with today's modern bullets makes for a formidable self defense pistol.

[@juliegolob]

SO AWESOME!

[@benkeyser9675]

My wife and I tested this against and P238 and she being new to the industry instantly gravitated to the EZ. Although i shot both well still preferred this to the p238 because it fits a full grip even with bigger hands and it really is EEEZZZ to use this is definitely a “her” gun but really fun to short for every one!

[@settleschris1965]

I just got one. Have no problem with other guns,but this is an absolute joy to shoot! Very light,easy to get back on target and no recoil!

[@dwayneslifeandtimes]

Subscribed. I have this gun and love it. Haven't had the chance to fire it too much but it feels great and shoots great from what experience I have had.

[@juliegolob]

Thanks so much!

[@cicih.4543]

Can't wait to get mine today and have some target practice fun. Love this video and how you made it easy to understand the handgun. Thank you!!!

[@juliegolob]

So glad to hear it! Hope you love yours.

[@stevedawson7649]

In my opinion this is tied for the best, most succinct review of this pistol on UTube. Good job!

[@juliegolob]

I so appreciate that!

[@johng1902]

OUTSTANDING presentation in all aspects. Thank you!!! 🙂

[@tomn5880]

I first heard about this pistol here on you tube. One day while at the gun store I asked if they had the new S&W EZ. Clerk reached into the display counter and put one on the counter. Wife picked it up. I asked her how it felt and she said "fine really comfortable" I told her to rack it and she grabbed the slide over hand style and racked it. "I really like this" she said so it followed us home. It's her CCW pistol but I carry it once in a while when out on my own errands because of the weight being so light.

[@cplrey]

Julie: I have never seen any of your videos before this and I would just like to say that you provided me with the best video of this particular handgun that I have seen on You Tube! I own a S&W M&P 22 Compact that I am taking to our local indoor pistol range/gun store tomorrow and hope to have the opportunity to fire this new pistol at that time. This looks like a very good candidate to replace the Bersa Thunder 380s that I purchased for my wife and adult daughters several years ago. The Bersa is a decent handgun but is very picky on the type of ammo it will fire and is very difficult to rack (at least for my wife and daughters). Thank you for posting the video.

[@richki.24]

I love .380acp pistols

[@thisSiteSucksHard]

Particularly Walthers

[@khmergodhobbies]

your voice is wonderful to listen to. so clear, crisp, and technical. the pronunciations made it easy to understand without captions

[@juliegolob]

Wow... I appreciate that!

[@khmergodhobbies]

Julie Golob you should apply to voice over some audio books haha

[@juliegolob]

LOL!!! :)

[@timothycooper9944]

I am an instructor in Michigan. I’ve been looking for a firearm recommendation for new shooters - especially women - who find it difficult to manipulate the slide on a semi-auto, and don’t like snappy subcompacts. Up until now my go-to choices have been the M&P .22 (limited stopping power) or the Sig P238/P938 (great guns, but expensive!). A few weeks ago, one my students asked where she could find something with a hotter round that was as easy to rack and load as her M&P .22 Compact. Julie, this new offering from Smith & Wesson is music to my ears! It really seems like the solution for an under-served group of shooters. The mags even have the thumb saver pull-down mechanism like the M&P .22. Can’t wait to get my hands on one. They haven’t landed here yet, but I’m sure they will soon. Thanks for this great review/demo. I’m going to link to it from my website. Keep up the good work!

[@juliegolob]

Thanks so much!

[@jimsolo5739]

Julie Golob M@P sucks....

[@timothycooper9944]

Jim Solo, that is a really helpful comment. I bet you’re one of those guys who draws in the public bathroom stalls.

[@SomebodysNephew]

Great video! The M&P 380 shield is a fantastic little pistol. Not quite a pocket pistol but it could if your pockets are big enough.

[@juliegolob]

little big, unless you have some big pockets. Thanks for watching!

[@4n461]

Thanks for posting this Julie! Smith & Wesson has done a good job with market research. I think they have identified a very large niche of people that have quote unquote "weak hands" and sensitivity to recoil and appreciate extra safety features like the tactile loaded chamber indicator. This will fit nicely in our collection between our M&P 22 Compact and our M&P Pro Core 9mm.

[@juliegolob]

So glad to hear it and thanks!

[@justinofboulder]

4n4, I agree!

[@eviem70]

4n4 like me! Just found out I have some nerve damage in my hand and had to give up my M&P Shield 9mm.

[@hux2000]

Its dimensions are also really good for people who have normal hand strength but just don't have big meathooks and want a gun where they can easily reach all the controls with their shooting hand. It's a really nice gun for anyone in that category and it's also a great gun for novices, or for anyone who wants one gun that can fulfill the dual role of "fun at the range" and "good for self-defense".

[@andrealiotta9397]

It is an awesome gun. Great review Julie !

[@roberts3942]

Excellent video that covered all the neat features of this new pistol. I believe this will appeal to older shooters who want less recoil and an easier racking slide.

[@juliegolob]

Thanks so much!

[@grumpyvet7990]

Great video for a great gun. Thanks as always Julie! Keep it up!! S&W

[@russellpickett2689]

Not really something I want but it’s definitely got a place in the market

[@jst601]

How have I not seen you before? Saw this & subscribed! Excellent video. Sent it to my daughter who's shopping for a handgun & has a friend with one of these. Blessings.

[@extrasmack]

Outdid youself Julie! This was a very informative, thorough yet still concise video. Showcased all of its strengths and features as well as very nice side by sides for comparisons that should greatly aid visual type persons. Quite simply a beautiful presentation. 👍

[@juliegolob]

THANK YOU!!!!

[@karenc2589]

Just ordered one! Can't find one anywhere right now!

[@RevGunn-jq3cq]

After this presentation I must get one!

[@juliegolob]

😊

[@jasong546]

Cool channel Julie. I will be receiving this model anytime now and looking forward to getting to the range!

[@liamalepta8003]

Have a number of 9mm. A SW 9, a few Glock, a Ruger. I love my Taurus G3 9mm which usually that is my go to for dependability. Taurus is compatible with Glock in my humble opinion. However I bought this SW 380 EZ during the shortages when covid first came about. (Literally no pistols or long guns left in gun stores). I have bought because of ammo shortages. This little SW 380 is the cats meow. Its perfect for the woman and her safety...and its enough for a man too. I love the hammer fire. You guys out there, be like 'oh i need some big gun, that be too little kitty' . But you guys may really like this hammer fire. Its so light, perfect waistline CCW and a 380 is same diameter as a 9mm. Less recoil more accuracy.

[@PatchWorm_bore_cleaners]

Wonder if S&W will eventually come out with a higher capacity version of this pistol - provided it's still EZ to load. Seems like that would be a home run.

[@deanhoskins4844]

I've been looking for a 380 for my wife...I have a pocket 380 but it's a small gun not easy to shoot ..but this m&p looks like is has the perfect size to shoot well and conceal...awesome video

[@juliegolob]

Thanks! I hope she check it out

[@annlowry9841]

Dean Hoskins I have a Sig Sauer P238, which I love but I want to shoot this gun!

[@chillios2222]

nice that you dont need what i call "the death grip" to use it ..... very important, also you can still use the slide without the grip safety which is awesome (unlike the xd series)

[@fwood1231]

I was looking at this pistol for my wife with it's easy slide to work, but now I'm interested in it for me. Arthritis is making it progressively more difficult to work the slides on my 1911's and striker fired pistols. I like the somewhat larger size of this pistol too as compared to the P238, Bersa or LCP. I've had Sigs for many years as well as PPK. They can be a bit snappy sometimes. I'm going to try one of these today at my local range. Thanks for the great video.

[@juliegolob]

Thanks so much for the kind words. I hope you like it!

[@Tomrryaniv]

Thanks Julie for the review. This looks like a winner for my wife. We will take a close look at this gun soon.

[@juliegolob]

Awesome!

[@tomn5880]

My wife had a S&W M&P 9c. The recoil spring was so stiff she could not rack the slide. One day while in a gun store, the clerk put a 380 EZ on the counter. Wife picked it up and I asked her how it felt. "Really good" she said. I said "try to rack it" and when she racked the slide her eyes got really big and she said "I really like this" Sooo it followed us home. She really likes her EZ for EDC.

[@juliegolob]

That's SO awesome!

[@JOHNJCLARK]

I do like the CORE version with porting and red dot

[@elefnishikot]

Due to old age and failing health I recently bought one of these guns, I like it a lot. However when it arrived in came without any safety. Does anyone know if it is safe to carry with a round in the chamber with only the grip safety? I have an inside the waistband holster that is very tight. By the way this gun costs $1000.00 + in Israel, so you see how lucky you are to live in the USA.

[@robertsutphen2333]

I think I’m getting this to add to my collection. I have the SW .22 & 40. I’d like something to carry besides my Vp9sk and fun to shoot!

[@farleyboy1968]

Hi Julie, Thank you for making your video focus about the product experience. I watch a lot of firearms videos and it is nice to get a female's perspective and review on a product. My wife and I both own and shoot firearms, it will be nice to show her this video. Interestingly enough, my favorite firearm is my single shot, break open 20 gauge shotgun from Dickinson firearms. I hope you are having an excellent 2021 so far!

[@leemaxwell5035]

Another great review Julie. Thank you. I would buy this if I was in the market for another CC pistol.

[@juliegolob]

Thanks so much!

[@albertptran]

Thanks for the side by side visual comparison of sizes

[@joekidd1103]

Really nice video! Thanks for posting!

[@jeffhennings6015]

Like it have the shield in 9mm installed talon grips looks and feels sweet

[@whisker49]

YOU DID GOOD JULIE. GOOD INFO. I BOUGHT ONE. ALL YOU SAID IS TRUE. BULLSEYE FOR SMITH AND WESSON. NOW ALL THEY GOT TO DO IS BUILD A 22 MAG AUTO WITH THE SAME FEATURES....EZ!

[@juliegolob]

Thanks!

[@gonerydin4225]

I think it looks great. Am anxious to see it in person. Nice presentation. : )

[@juliegolob]

:) Hope you like it and get to shoot it!

[@MikeA817]

I've had this gun for a while and I'm surprised I haven't came across this video from the queen herself. Perfect video going over the 380EZ and everything you need to know about it. idk why other videos can't clearly state that. Granted it's a product informational than a 40,000 round count Garand Thumb review with production value and "if you ever didn't squeeze the grip safety on a 1911 hard enough to engage the trigger, hit that like & subscribe." LOL

[@juliegolob]

Thanks for the kind words. Really I really appreciate it.

[@rogerwilliams4428]

I just bought an M&P 380 EZ. It does really feel good to grip and handle. I do have some arthritis in my hands and the grip isn't what it used to be so this is a great pistol for me. I had also just purchased a SCCY 9mm and the kick was too much. I think the 380 will be better for me. I love the easy to load mags also. I have a mag loader but with this I don't need it. Good video.

[@juliegolob]

Glad to hear it and thanks for watching!

[@lethallipppz6912]

I love mine so far❤

[@whatevah]

Excellent overview! Found my Mothers Day gift. :)

[@juliegolob]

:) YAY!

[@I5ZQ8]

I like that it has manual safety as well as a grip safety. This is more for people that aren't comfortable carrying like a M&P 2.0 compact with one in the chamber with just the trigger pivot safety. Not my cup of tea as i carry a gen4 19 but i can see this as maybe like a nightstand gun for my girl or what people refer to as older shooters as well as younger shooters. Helps that the M&P 22 has the same manual of arms to train with.

[@juliegolob]

Great points :) Thanks for watching!

[@eviem70]

Can’t wait to buy this! Just found out I have some nerve damage in my hand and had to give up my M&P Shield 9mm. I went to Cabella’s earlier today with my son ... he was buying a new gun. Got to talkin with the sales guy and he said he had the perfect gun for my hands. I could not believe how VERY EASY it was to cock it. Literally no effort at all! Wow was I blown away. Not happy that it’s a 380, but it felt great in my hands and really light also. I have to get this gun, like soon. I would like to know your thoughts on the grip safety tho. I’m concerned about that

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

Julie, I've had a lot of seniors asking for this gun at our store. It will be a good alternative to the Walther 380 ( WAY easier to tske down and clean) and the Glock 42. It also will be good for people with weak hand strength or arthritis. A great gun at a great price!

[@juliegolob]

Hope they like it and thanks for watching!

[@bobmohr4952]

Yes it would and will be a nice firearm for people first getting into shooting and some people with strength or medical issues. But I found it to be an enjoyable shooter at the range , love the low recoil, easy load mags, and how it feels in your hand. After owning and shooting the Ruger LCP .380 I found that it’s has no grip for a human hand and it has the worst wicked recoil, and I’m sure this isn’t just a issues with the LCP all little pocket pistols seem to shoot the same. I may sell my M&P Shield 9 and buy the Shield EZ 9. No reason to go to the range and get beat up and have absolutely no fun shooting guns with ridicules recoil.

[@ClearBrookExotics]

Not that big of a S&W fan, but this video is fantastic! The content, your voice, just great. Watched it twice in a row :-D

[@juliegolob]

I so appreciate that!

[@arrowheads46]

Very well done Julie G!

[@mfd6734]

Perfect explanation of the features. Also appreciated hoe is relates to other M&P's. Very nice. Keep making these kind of videos. Maybe another one for the full sized M&P's. Cheers from Holland

[@juliegolob]

Thanks much!

[@darklight4815]

looks like a fun one to shoot...and i shoot Springfields (which are very nice guns btw) so the grip safety would be no issue for me at all..i know some folks just can't get over depressing a lever with their hand that's already gripping the gun anyway...great video!...thumbs up and subbed

[@niadhf]

WANT!

[@fififornow8031]

Great video. I love this gun. Just bought it yesterday

[@juliegolob]

Thanks and glad to hear it!

[@ryanhill4918]

Something none says in their review of this gun, is that it is basically impossible to insert a fully loaded magazine into the gun if the slide is forward. This is a huge issue for tactical reloads and for when you eventually interfere with the slide stop lever because of recoil and the slide doesn't hold back on the last round. Another issue is that if you even lightly touch the slide stop lever while firing, it will cause the last round to get caught between the slide and barrel or sometimes the last LIVE round will be ejected from the gun entirely.

[@jmurphy68463]

Been shooting two of them for two years now and have never had any of those problems with either one. You may want to get yours looked at if what you're saying is true, it's probably just yours.

[@Taylors2awesome]

The first time I shot with this gun, I also experienced that second issue multiple times. Im a slight begginer gun owner and only ever shot a 9mm before so I figured maybe I was the problem. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Your comment was insightful, so thanks.

[@novembercherry4]

Shows how much I know. I had no idea S&W had an M&P 22 compact like the one you showed. I'm about to see if I can sell or get rid of my GSG for S&W.

[@juliegolob]

Hope you can track one down :)

[@labby2]

While this firearm would not serve any practical purpose for me, it would be excellent for getting new shooters into the Shooting Sports. Thanks for your amazing analysis, as always.

[@juliegolob]

❤️ Thanks SO much, labby2!

[@labby2]

Julie Golob, of course! You always make my day. 😁😁😁

[@labby2]

Julie, will do a video like this on the new M&P Bodyguard 38 without a laser?

[@matthewrobinson4323]

Now THAT looks like an excellent addition to the. M & P line. My wife used to carry one of those ghastly and horrible Bodyguard 380 toys, but couldn't hit the proverbial broadside of a barn with it. She said she'd go back to carrying her Walther PK 380, but than decided that it was too heavy. So now, unless I'm with her with my 442 or my 9 mm M & P Shield, she's defenseless. This new Shield seems much better than her Walther.

[@juliegolob]

I hope she likes it! Thanks for watching.

[@mashalldillon5528]

Great job on the video , 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@juliegolob]

Thank you!

[@midwest1228]

Great video. This wouldn't be a pistol I'm interested in, but I'm sure there is a market for it. Now if they would just add a reversible mag release to the 9mm shield I would be interested.

[@howardwoody8794]

Great video! Will show to my wife tonight as it seems like a good fit for her.

[@juliegolob]

Please do!

[@keithkent8126]

I thought I read it somewhere he moved on ! He had been with smith along time . Sure you will miss him ! Keep up the great work you do. K most of all keep sharing you great smile

[@juliegolob]

Thanks so much!

[@rotaman8555]

Excellent review! Thanks

[@vitodiamico910]

Nice presentation, JG. Appears to be a very well built handgun that should appeal to various types of shooters. 👍👍

[@juliegolob]

Thanks so much!

[@YouLookinAtMe-Bro]

Great review! 👍 I sure wish Smith and Wesson would listen to consumers and put that trigger shoe on all of their pistols... I don't know anyone who cares for the articulated hinged trigger shoe.

[@jshepard152]

You can thank the ATF for that.

[@jameshutchins3396]

Excellent video like always. Excellent sales pitch

[@juliegolob]

Thanks!

[@devildog3246]

Could be a nice nightstand pistol for my mother. Her grip strength isn't what it used to be anymore. Going to have to look into this one. BTW... The grip safety on a 1911 doesn't require you to hold your mouth right to activate. Grab it and it's off. Just saying. A lot of good info here. Thank you for the great review.

[@juliegolob]

Thanks for the feedback. Not sure what you mean about the 1911, but I have had times when I had a nice high grip, especially in prone where I failed to deactivate it. Hand size and grip do make a difference.

[@shadetreehomesim]

Great video, definitely answers the question on where this fits in the line- up. Cool niche piece, but I'm skipping the 380 in favor of the 2.0 Compact, my future ccw.

[@juliegolob]

Glad it could help you decide :)

[@shadetreehomesim]

Julie Golob Truth be told...I have wanted the 2.0 compact since day one.

[@juliegolob]

:)

[@Meldonator]

Nice video Julie! 👍😊 The windage of the rear sight is cool (struggled to change mine in my "old" M&P9) and the fact the sear lever isn't there is a great thing (that is really a pain in the arm). I really would consider this one over a shield 2.0.

[@juliegolob]

:)

[@jaredgreen5840]

It looks like it's based on their M&P 22 compact. I think this gun would be perfect for senior citizens or smaller stature people with weaker hands, sometimes these are the people who need a defensive firearm the most. I'm a self admitted Glock fanboy but I love the Smith and Wesson M&P series. I currently own several M&P handguns and in my collection I also have an M&P 22 compact which is currently one of my favorite .22 pistols, I think Smith and Wesson has a real winner here with this M&P EZ though ☺👍

[@juliegolob]

I hope so :) Thanks for watching!

[@target7252]

I'd like to see this pistol in a double stack with night sights.

[@he1lr1ser]

People bashing this gun obviously don't see that it's a mechanical evolution of the single action M&P22 and not the Shield9, and is aimed at people who don't have the strength due to stature/age/disability (who usually choose .22lr over 380/9) to run a Shield9. Browning did the same thing with their black label 1911-380. I think it definitely has it's place. I'd love to see a Shield9 with a 4in barrel and 8rd grip length.

[@juliegolob]

Excellent insight and thank you for watching!

[@Xrilliam762]

You're awesome, Julie. Great review :3 Thank you!! Cheers from New Mexico

[@juliegolob]

Thanks so much and cheers back!

[@JennyEverywhere]

Julie, what do they feel like to shoot, in terms of perceived recoil? I have a difficulty with recoil being transmitted up my arm into my neck from a severe injury, such that I have to shoot something like a Kel-Tec PMR-30 to keep it manageable. Between a .22WMR and a 9mm from a Glock 27, where do you think this weapon falls, both with the softer practice ammo and with the defensive loads? If it is low enough, I may be able to use this weapon, which would probably be a lot more reliable than the PMR-30, both for practice AND for self-defense. I don't like being relegated to a round that might be an unreliable one for defense just to be able to shoot at all. I CAN shoot a 9mm, a .38spl, or even a .45, but the number of times I can fire and the amount of pain I experience from transmitted shock into the neck is a factor. In extremis I can fire a .45, but the recoil and the pain it causes may be such that it incapacitates me, so I have to be careful how much recoil I accept depending on how thoroughly I resolve a given threat situation. I don't want to fire a magazine of .45, then be incapable of further defensive actions that I might need to take and not be able to do. Hence my unfortunate need to rely on an extremely low-recoil round that might not be sufficient for defense. I realize that .22WMR is notoriously difficult to use in a semi-auto, but my only .22WMR revolver is harder to shoot than my .45, with a trigger pull of around 12 lbs, and a weapon so badly made that manipulating the cylinder too vigorously has been known to bend the pivot lug accidentally. So I prefer to use the Kel-Tec for .22WMR, even if I do have some feed issues that I still haven't sufficiently addressed. (There's an injection mould spume right smack dab in the middle of the ramp face that tends to catch the nose of a round when attempting to feed. I haven't gotten around to trying to polish it away.) What are your thoughts?

[@juliegolob]

For what it's worth I am shooting Federal Premium HST carry loads, with gloves in 19 degree weather. The recoil is so minimal and even less with target loads. It won't feel as soft as .22 caliber, but it doesn't snap the wrists at all. I love shooting it.

[@TheDrRJP]

If you still wish to shoot 9mm with less perceived recoil in any gun, I recommend Winchester Defend 147grain HP's or Inceptor 65grain ARX's

[@MK-jx3uo]

M&P380 Shield very Good Gun!

[@NCtrailX]

Have been looking for a gun for my wife to carry. She's shot my shield and glocks well, but has some trouble racking the slide. Seems like a good option if it has a decent trigger. Thanks for posting.

[@juliegolob]

You bet! Thanks for watching!

[@CattleandCountry]

They should offer a 380 in a full size double stack that is EZ. This is definitely fills a gap in the market for people who struggle to cycle the slide on other pistols.

[@juliegolob]

Time will tell if they expand the line. Lots of people really liking it!

[@glockmpw]

Julie, great vid. Tell S&W the ladies in my life would like to see a 9mm the size of this one. Sort of a Shield with longer nose and a grip length like the 8-shot mag without a spacer.

[@juliegolob]

:) Thanks!

[@marcjohnson4385]

Looking for pocket carry semi-auto 380 or 9mm am also left handed this is one I will look at

[@hux2000]

It's definitely worth checking out. I personally don't like the ultra-compact 9's and .380's, where my pinky falls off the bottom of the grip. I don't have that problem at all with this gun; its size is perfect for me. Something you might want to consider, though: it's single-action only, so if you get the version without the manual safety and you want to carry with a round in the chamber, you'll be carrying it in a ready-to-fire state and it has a *very* light trigger pull. That may or may not be a concern for you. Of course, if you get the version with the safety then you can carry it ready-to-fire, safety on, just like a 1911. Also note that they changed the design of the safety in the 2.0 version so that it's quite a bit stiffer and harder to disengage accidentally. Hope this helps!

[@marcjohnson4385]

@@hux2000 Thanks I carried a 1911 in the Marines 50+ years ago and went through some tweaks with it but I hate to admit it but just getting to old to carry that much iron around so the 380 sounds good to me

[@psychobilly4162]

I’m buying this for my wife. She just can’t manipulate even a well-worn striker-fired pistol well. This looks like just the ticket.

[@juliegolob]

I hope she likes it! My best to you both!

[@jaredandrews379]

Christopher Carr same here!

[@oudski]

I agree. This is my wife’s present for Christmas ‘18. She really struggles with semi autos. I’m glad S&W has addressed this neglected part of their consumer base.

[@tomn5880]

Two follow up notes: 1. One doesn't need the thumb safety. This pistol can not fire usless gripped securely. 2. The chamber loaded indicator is not beveled so one can not close the slide with a round in the chamber. A good feature for beginners.

[@juliegolob]

It comes without the thumb safety as an option.

[@killersushi99]

The 2.0 version is the way to go. No more safety issues.