S&W EQUALIZER TEAR DOWN, OIL POINTS AND CLEANING!

[@chriskent246]

Just bought mine and I love it. I honestly don't mind the grip safety. I've had it on another s&w. I get along with it well for sport/ range shooting. It fits my hand and my wife's hand well. All around for me, it's already my favorite.

[@laraconner3464]

You took all the intimidation out of taking my gun apart (for the first time) AND putting back together properly. Thank you!! I was nervous about this but your instructions were super clear. Keep it up!

[@jeffofalltrades8489]

@laraconner3464 thank you my friend!

[@iLoveJESUS2321]

I personally got this gun because I wanted that extra sense of safety because my one year old is constantly pulling and touching around me and it just makes me feel good knowing there’s 3 ways to stop anything from hurting him. And it actually shoots very well really like this gun

[@SamB-wg6uu]

Question brother , I just got my equalizer ts but keeps jamming on me any tips you can give me Thanks

[@tybahza5643]

Apologies in advance if my advice is wrong, it could possibly be your grip

[@dalegunter6700]

I bought an Equalizer a month ago. Perfect gun for my age and intended use. I appreciate you demonstration showing the correct method and amount of oil.

[@jeffofalltrades8489]

It's a nice gun!!! Just shot it again today and it performs perfectly

[@AlexGarcia-tk3jm]

I went to a pawn shop last week and looked at a variety of handguns and was looking for quality for a first ever handgun and when I held the smith and Wesson I just knew it was the one turns out it was the equalizer did follow up research and I’m excited to bring her home tomorrow after a 7 day mandatory hold (cuz of my state)

[@ethanwernecke846]

Just bought an equalizers about two weeks ago. I got it at the range for the first time and loved it. Before I shot again I wanted a context on how to clean this gun properly. And this video did exactly that. This my first gun purchased and I’m very pleased and proud of it. I love the safety features on it makes me feel more comfortable and confident with this handgun. Definitely can understand how that safety on the handle can be a hassle but I love it

[@TenOaksTexas]

Excellent video, thank you. Love my Equalizer, I'm an old woman and it's the only semi-auto I can rack. Now I know how to take care of it. 🙂

[@krazyrabbit1963]

Just purchased my first handgun, the S&W Equalizer. Took a gun safety class and going to start target practice. I want to thank you for the very detailed step by step tear down and cleaning video! I have come across many others, but because the instructors have been doing the tear down and clean for so long that many forget that new owners need to see it s-l-ow-l-y, and with verbal details to help newbies learn. Now I feel much more confident in taking on this task!

[@feliperodriguez9591]

I'm 65 with artritis and Carpal tunnel, this my gun, I like the back strap for thee reason it makes my have a firm grip to be able to shoot and to rack it is so easy, great video my friend

[@e.g.flores2819]

Thanks for the video. I have the Equalizer and have shot many rounds and have not had any problems with the backstrap, as a matter of fact, most of the time i don't even know its there. Very easy to rack, the 3 mags are a plus.

[@tulioalopez]

Thank you, you made it easy for me. This firearm works for me do to my disability. Thank you again.

[@robinkincaid3549]

JEFF! The 9mm Equalizer is my first semi automatic hand gun. Your video was clear and precise, I field stripped, lubed and reassembled her all in one felt swoop thanks to you. I am a 66 year young small framed woman and I love this weapon. Just wanted to send you a big ole thanks?

[@jeffofalltrades8489]

And thank YOU for your support!! I'm glad I could help :) happy shooting!

[@donaldnorth3714]

Fantastic video for a guy with nerve damage in my hands. I love my equalizer!

[@jaclynlewis5773]

I know a lot of people complain about the back strap safety, but having several young kids who climb me constantly and think my hip is for their knees, I don’t feel safe without it. Definitely have to practice to get that muscle memory down, but worth it.

[@bradleyduvall5161]

I like the back strap, as I and a 1911 guy also. I have several M&Ps, al have always liked them. I did sell a older Shield Performance center as i did not like the ported barrel due to the noise level if i needed to shoot it without hearing protection, reminded me of the noise level my Colt Diamondback puts out with the 2½ inch barrel. The gun shot great but never have liked ported barrels on anything, so I fold it at a gun show in Tulsa a month ago, came out good, bought it off Facebook group, for $300 with holster and 500 rounds of Browning 9mm, sold the pistol for $400 and kept everything else. I bought my dad a EZ style 9mm as he is having issues controlling and loading as his hands are getting weak being 83 now. Back to the Equalizer, when I first got it it was sometimes not lock the slide back after the last round, and 9 out of 10 empty casings would land on my head! After a few hundred rounds and a couple cleanings that seems to have resolved itself and I plan on keeping it. I bought my 1st M&P in 07 or 08 after I got my CC permit, 07 is when Ks started CC. I bought the 9C gen 1. I later bought the 2.0 when it came out, but like you with not liking the grip safety, the 2.0 I could feel the corners where the mag meets the grip and ended up rounding them a touch so I couldn't notice it.

[@jerryhalley4315]

Thanks for your video, Jeff. It was very informative for a first time equalizer owner. I love the layout of the safety features. I’m 73 and this is my primary edc.

[@jeffofalltrades8489]

@@jerryhalley4315 great gun and thanks for the kind words! Happy shooting, friend!

[@pinapp297]

I have one thank you for this video. Helped me clean this for the 3 Rd time. I may have to watch again next time too. I like the extra safety.

[@jeffofalltrades8489]

@@pinapp297 awesome news! I'm glad I could help. Thanks for the support my friend!

[@vancesmith4743]

Thank you so much for breaking this weapon down! I juse brought one of these and I needed to know the field striping and oilingg aspects of this weapon. I did not consider the bast strape safety when I brought it and I am concerned if I grip the gun right when I need it most. But I will get out of the range and learn it via muscle memory. Again, thank you for breaking this down for us.

[@jeffofalltrades8489]

I appreciate the kind words!! The back strap safety isn't awful, just not something I'm really used to. It is a great gun though!!!

[@jameshill6722]

Yes I have the equalizer handgun. Thank you for your instruction on how to properly clean it was very informative

[@kellyjoe6497]

Just bought one. Thank you for your help!

[@edwardberthelette2700]

Just bought. Thanks for the help. First ckeaning have not shot yet. 😮

[@victorblanco6368]

Then practice with it. Never failed me.

[@alyanadestiny692]

Just got an equalizer, thank you SOOO MUCH for the informational video.

[@jeffofalltrades8489]

Thank you for the support! Happy shooting!

[@grandparob41]

I own an Equalizer and I have installed a green laser and light along with my Holosun green dot. I'm not a fan of the back strap but I sure like my thumb safety. I'm an old man at the age of 71. I love Smith & Wesson.

[@jeffofalltrades8489]

I do too!!! Trying to get my hands on the brand new M&P spec series 2.0

[@dovemounts8840]

Great video Jeff!

[@Debbie_T_FL]

I just purchased this. After shooting for 45 years It’s nearly impossible for me to lock the slides back anymore on the ones I’ve had for quite a while. I can lock the slide on this real easy, but I’m having trouble getting the slide off and on for cleaning without touching that grip safety. Still haven’t shot it yet. Hoping it will be easier once I put a couple hundred rounds through it. Thanks for the awesome video!

[@jeffofalltrades8489]

I should loosen up! I hope at least....thanks for the comment!

[@myrlkibbe4595]

Thank you, very detailed walk through!

[@stevenrowe5047]

Great job explaining everything I had concerns about. Thank you.

[@JohnMoody-l2d]

The holding k series doesn’t require a mounting plate, slapped 407 right on it

[@toadranger50]

What is the big deal with the back strap safeties ? Train with it and it will never be an issue. You’ll probably hate the fact that I like thumb safeties on all pistols too.

[@jeffofalltrades8489]

@toadranger50 seems to me like you want to be personally attacked ... a gun is like a car, to each their own. My personal opinion is, I don't like back strap safeties. If you like them, then full steam ahead brother.

[@TheRagingPlatypus]

Thank you...great video.

[@jeffofalltrades8489]

@@TheRagingPlatypus you're welcome! Thank you for the support!

[@dalehazard8016]

Great video. Very informative. I also have a Equalizer and do pretty much the same as you with the cleaning and oiling. I also agree with you that I don't like the back strap safety either. I keep searching KZbin to see if someone has posted a video on how to completely strip the slide and the frame just to see if there is any way to remove or disengage the back strap safety. So far, no luck with that.

[@jeffofalltrades8489]

Unfortunately I doubt you'll find that ... since it's a safety thing, KZbin would take that down in SECONDS...it's the world we live in now...

[@ChrisMakalinao]

This video is so very very helpful! I’m a first time ever gun owner and chose the Equalizer coz it’s easy to pull the top. Your video was terrific as it’s a very detailed step by step tutorial. Even your camera close-ups were perfect. Great explanation. Thanks very much! I’ll be following for more from you!

[@jeffofalltrades8489]

@@ChrisMakalinao I love that! Thanks very much for the support!!

[@tomg4592]

Good job. Keep them coming.

[@jeffofalltrades8489]

@@tomg4592 thanks my man!

[@JesseMoore-y3o]

Hey Jeff thanks and great job. Can you add a video on how to clean and oil the mag release. I have only had my equalizer 4 months and found mine sticking.

[@arthurboone9803]

I have arthritis and carpal tunnel, I found this is the easiest gun for me to use. I appreciate the video, showing me how to clean it, been very helpful. I do have a question, what was the last thing you used to wipe off the excess oil? I know you used to microfiber cloth with the white cloth at the end was that a Kleenex?

[@jeffofalltrades8489]

It was not, that is a special cloth used for wiping down lenses of microscopes. No scratches left behind or extra lint. Any towel can be used though. It doesn't have to be anything special

[@arthurboone9803]

Thanks for getting back to me, I appreciate your response. I picked up some cleaning products and now understand what I need to do. Thanks again

[@markhann9782]

Great video!

[@on2wheels275]

I immediately changed the grip safety with a NZ Technology unit. So much better and always a positive engagement

[@jeffofalltrades8489]

@@on2wheels275 I'm not sure I know what a NZ Tec unit is??

[@Ajbco58]

Most all Smith and Wesson handguns I know you have to use a tool, There’s a little piece of metal on the inside once you pull the magazine back, push that lever down and forward, and you do not have to pull the trigger to remove the slide

[@BobbyElion]

Thanks for the tip

[@kemmet.dominguez]

thanks for this dude, helped alot!!!!!

[@jeffofalltrades8489]

@@kemmet.dominguez thank you so much for the support!!!

[@odiberzbn]

Great video, thank you so much 🙏❤️

[@jeffofalltrades8489]

@@odiberzbn I appreciate the support! Thank you my friend!

[@mattschroeder3432]

thank you sir great explanation

[@jimmyfrancis78]

Good stuff man.

[@jeffofalltrades8489]

Thanks for the support!

[@artiemend.3578]

I just bought mine yesterday and I noticed it has a lot of oil from the factory. Do I leave it alone or take it apart and clean it and re oil before I use it ? Thanks for this tutorial I appreciate you man.

[@jeffofalltrades8489]

@artiemend.3578 get all that oil off and get her cleaned!

[@Warg666]

So you got the 1 with only the 15 round mag, not the one with the 10, 13 & 15 round mags!~

[@shlama]

Wouldn’t the hoops 9 enough for everything? Why do you need the other oil for?

[@jeffofalltrades8489]

The oil is just a thicker application. If you shoot every day, or the gun doesn't sit around, the spray is fine. I like to use the oil for better protection. When it comes to cleaning your guns, it mainly is personal preference just keep them wet!

[@sidneywhite749]

I am new to bore snakes, I assume it needs cleaning, how?

[@jeffreyluftig6162]

My local gunsmith told me to just throw the snake in the washing machine after using it a bunch of times.

[@therccelebrityspeedfresh5393]

I got that last year

[@MarkWilliams-lx9vy]

I know this video is several months old, But hopefully someone can answer. After disassembled would it hurt anything to spray I with Auto Brake Cleaner ?

[@jeffofalltrades8489]

I don't know why you would...I never tried that and not sure how the plastics would be effected by that. Brake cleaner is pretty abrasive.

[@PhatboyHD88]

I got one love it..

[@juliahusby5911]

Love mine

[@mattcee1937]

Love it, but they could have chosen a better name

[@therccelebrityspeedfresh5393]

I’ve shot it 94 Rounds

[@oneboyscout3653]

😅