Smith and Wesson Equalizer 9mm |. Most Underrated S&W Pistol?

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@boogerzekesweldingemporium4833
@boogerzekesweldingemporium4833 9 ай бұрын
One thing I haven’t seen many people mention is that the equalizer is a shrouded hammer while the shield is striker fired. I’m a 1911 guy and just don’t care for striker fired guns and their triggers. The Equalizer is different and I really like it for my carry/truck. I’m happy with it.
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@rickmoore745
@rickmoore745 8 ай бұрын
I have an equalizer & have put a box of ammo through it. I carried a 1911 in the army and it too had a grip safety. Like you I'm not a fan. The easy slide is great for those of us that have arthritis. The trigger doesn't fit my trigger finger very well and bites a little. Accuracy is good.
@duaneridings6591
@duaneridings6591 7 ай бұрын
I nicknamed my EZ 9mm to " The 1911s great grandson "
@mattmcgriff5952
@mattmcgriff5952 Жыл бұрын
Just ordered an Equalizer. Getting my first handgun and wanted one gun that we could have for home defense and that my wife, who is not a gun person, could use if TSHTF. Also one that was optics ready and that I could also use as a range gun, etc. Basically wanted an all around handgun and the Equalizer fits the bill.
@007twm
@007twm Жыл бұрын
For older people with arthritis and weak hand strength like myself, the Equalizer was a God send. Easy to rack, lower recoil and a very nice trigger make it the perfect pistol for us. Thank you for the enjoyable video. Happy New Year.
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical Жыл бұрын
I agree. Thanks for watching!
@wilycoyote9091
@wilycoyote9091 10 ай бұрын
I have a lot of arthritis and have had hand surgery and have been shooting a 380 EZ which is gentle on my hands but I would prefer to have a 9mm if its not going to beat up my old hands, and 15 rounds is preferable to 8. The 380 EZ has been 100% reliable and also isn't fussy about ammo which is unusual for a 380. Hope the have one to rent at my local range so I can test it out before spending $500 on one. I've had several S&W's over the years and they have always been very well made and super reliable,
@007twm
@007twm 10 ай бұрын
@@wilycoyote9091 The Equalizer is your answer. Good luck.
@wilycoyote9091
@wilycoyote9091 9 ай бұрын
@@007twm I recently got a Ruger Security 380 on sale and it is very easy to operate, accurate and has 15 round capacity, though I am still thinking I should have waited to save up for the Equalizer and now am "stuck" having to also get the Equalizer since as nice as the Security 380 is it just doesn't seem to quite scratch that itch enough.
@guynall4025
@guynall4025 Ай бұрын
Agreed I have Parkinson’s and have had to get rid of my 9 mms due to couldnt rack them anymore found the equalizer 500 rounds of easy to shoot easy to load worry free rounds so far
@philthacker4341
@philthacker4341 11 ай бұрын
Good review…I agree on every point you made. Easy to shoot. 100% reliable. At 2000 round with no jams and no cleaning. Just bought a second one and this will be my everyday carry. My safety is never a problem. One could always leave it off but why? A safety is only a problem with lack of experience and training.
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@sgtjoefriday2638
@sgtjoefriday2638 Жыл бұрын
Best all around pistol I own. Love it. Your review is best I have seen on the Equalizer. Good job.
@lynnduerksen8445
@lynnduerksen8445 9 ай бұрын
Replaced my CZ P07 with the Equalizer. Now my wife will go shooting with me. We added an EPS Carry red dot and an Olight mini-2. It sits bedside in a biometric safe. I take it to the range at least twice a month. Get this! My wife's birthday is coming up and she wants to go shooting, without any suggestions from me. Life is good!!
@johnmoody5478
@johnmoody5478 6 ай бұрын
You are one lucky man, hope the birthday shoutout was fun!
@carlmontney7916
@carlmontney7916 Жыл бұрын
At age 72 and arthritis in both thumbs I found I could no longer reliably operate and shoot the Ruger P85 I'd owned for many years. I bought the EZ in 9mm and found it easy for me to use even with my arthritis. My dislikes of that pistol were the single stack mag and no optics cut. When the Equalizer came out I moved to that pistol and haven't looked back. Its reliable and accurate. I highly recommend the Pierce mag extensions for those who want some pinky support. Thanks for the great review.
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical Жыл бұрын
I agree its a great all around gun for everyone, but really helps with arthritis and hand strength issues extremely well! Thanks for watching!
@bitdancer1005
@bitdancer1005 Жыл бұрын
I own a Shield Plus Performance Center comp and the Equalizer. I hold both in high esteem. Every time I take the Equalizer to the range I marvel at the soft and manageable recoil. It is amazing. I purchased the Equalizer for appendix carry and appreciate the grip safety when holstering. The Equalizer is indeed one of the most underrated guns on the market today.
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical Жыл бұрын
I absolutely agree! Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!
@barbsa8644
@barbsa8644 7 ай бұрын
How is the appendix carry with the Equalizer? I’m still debating wether to get the Equalizer or Shield Plus for appendix carry
@mikemitchell4130
@mikemitchell4130 Жыл бұрын
I love to shoot my 1st Gen Shield but I bought the Equalizer a few days ago on a whim. I had an in-store credit and after holding it I bought it. After the first 15 rounds I was astonished because I didn't miss any targets, some I usually don't even engage. Pleasantly surprised with accuracy and muzzle rise. Sometimes you shoot a gun and you just know its the one.
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical Жыл бұрын
It’s hard not to like after shooting for sure. Thanks for watching
@keithb.commonangler
@keithb.commonangler Жыл бұрын
Amen! My carry, never missed a heartbeat. Thanks, kevin, for giving this pistol a good honest review 👍💯
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@billelston677
@billelston677 Жыл бұрын
The Equilizer is a fabulous gun that is reliable and accurate. I am so happy with mine. It’s easy to rack and shoot. All milled for a Holosun red dot and light on the bottom. Be careful when you put it back together the guide rod must be in the perfect position or the slide will not go on.
@mattschroeder3432
@mattschroeder3432 Жыл бұрын
i love this gun ive had open heart surgery twice. i don't think i have weak grip strength but this is really nice to rack the slide. the safety i like cause it gives me a reason to hold the gun tight. i also have the shield plus love that gun to !
@yoyemama
@yoyemama 10 ай бұрын
I have Arthritis on both hands, so I bought the Equalizer because of the easy rack slide and it's now become my favorite carry gun. Had it for a year and so far no issues. Great video.
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
@JimBoyer-q9i
@JimBoyer-q9i Жыл бұрын
I own a few S&W pistols. The Shield 2.0 PC and Equalizer are among them. Usually I carry my Shield, but getting older and arthritis setting in I was looking for something easier to rack so I purchased the Equalizer. after shooting it for a while I can say I loved the accuracy, ergonomics and easy of racking. I was getting ready to make it my EDC when one day I went to fire it and pulled the trigger and nothing happened. After checking all the obvious like ammo and safeties not being engaged, I did a field strip. That's when I found out that the flat hammer spring had broken without any warning. I did send it off to S&W and they repaired it for no charge, but now I don't feel it is reliable enough to be my EDC, so I'm back to using the Shield. I will say that I put over 5,000 rounds through it but I just don't trust it. My Shield has way many more rounds through it than the Equalizer and it still works like a champ.
@francostacy7675
@francostacy7675 4 ай бұрын
Understand… I carry CZ 9mm guns. I have three of them and I bought them for the reliability. However, one of them failed after 150 rounds. it was the famous CZ 75 and something broke and it wouldn’t fire in double action anymore. So stuff happens all guns.
@JimBoyer-q9i
@JimBoyer-q9i 4 ай бұрын
@@francostacy7675 Do you still carry the CZ-75 after the failure?
@francostacy7675
@francostacy7675 2 ай бұрын
@@JimBoyer-q9i No, I don’t . But it’s not because reliability issues. I have 3CZ pistols . I also have a 365 XL, a Springfield XDE, Taurus that I can’t remember the model, And a Smith and Wesson EZ 9 mm. I now carry the Smith & Wesson…. I never noticed the safety and when my kids shoot it, they don’t either. It’s easy to shoot, and my Springfield has been just as reliable, most failures have occurred in my Sig. I like the Smith & Wesson because I carry an appendix and I like the grip safety and it’s been reliable and it’s fun to shoot. my CZ are not fun to shoot for me. The Sig is more snappy and not reliable in my hands.. It’s not reliable because my hands are big enough that I often write a thumb up on the slide in inducer failure I am going to get an equalizer and replace my EZ
@4ncinf
@4ncinf 3 күн бұрын
My first handgun at 71, suggested by my son. I've owned it since Oct 2024, my EDC. Shoots well no problems at all. My sons 10mm was painful to shoot, this is great!
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 3 сағат бұрын
Its a great pistol for sure. Thanks for watching!
@toadranger50
@toadranger50 11 ай бұрын
For not being a S&W fan you sure sounded satisfied. I agree with a lot of what you said.
@davetrester2574
@davetrester2574 9 ай бұрын
I have all 3 of the series, I have the EZ 380, the EZ 9 and have had the Equalizer since it came out, love all of them but the Equalizer is the best of the 3. I have shot more than 500 rounds with no hiccups, i carry the equalizer everyday. I have a very weak left hand due to an injury and with all 3 i have no problems racking, very smooth. Thanks for the review.
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 9 ай бұрын
I agree for sure. Thanks for watching and your support!
@Mark-c1g5b
@Mark-c1g5b 10 ай бұрын
Just bought this the other day and put 150 rounds through it. Loved it. Feels great in my hand. Recoil felt good. Fairly accurate at 30 yards.
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 10 ай бұрын
Glad you like it! Thanks for watching
@ronnietoomey-uh3lw
@ronnietoomey-uh3lw 6 ай бұрын
I own this handgun; Confirmed on everything you said. Great, accurate and reliable firearm. I chose to buy it with the external thumb safety. I carried a Colt Combat Commander for 45 years. The S&W Equalizer is now my EDC with 15+1 and the 13 & 10 mags. carried as backup.
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 6 ай бұрын
We appreciate you watching!
@cindygilbert9335
@cindygilbert9335 Жыл бұрын
Good review I have one for home defense and love it.
@WoundedWarrior2012
@WoundedWarrior2012 10 ай бұрын
Get a shotgun for home defense.
@GatesCompton-c4d
@GatesCompton-c4d 8 ай бұрын
Glad to see a lefty shoot the Equalizer. Bought my first pistol 52 years ago, been carrying since. The Equalizer will be my Father’s Day gift to myself coming next month. Thanks for the great review!🤠🇺🇸👍
@araneaetvelivolum1086
@araneaetvelivolum1086 Жыл бұрын
As far as SW is concerned, I own a shield plus 2.0, mp5.7 and a bodyguard revolver. Love them all, but the shield plus 2.0 is the carry gun in my eyes. What I noticed is that since I shoot revolver more frequently, my trigger pull improves. More center hits, less 5 o'clock shooting (leftie). The Equalizer is a nice gun. However, that barrel length is occupied by a Stoeger STR-9 sc in my collection. It is right now my EDC . Great review, Kevin, thanks for sharing
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching sir!
@CARLOSWILSON-hb3us
@CARLOSWILSON-hb3us 5 ай бұрын
I just purchased the Equalizer this past weekend and made it out to the range Wednesday. I absolutely love the ergonomics of the pistol as it fits perfectly for my hands. I ran 250 rounds of 115 grain steel jackets (monarch) and didn’t have one jam!!! I was pleasantly surprised at the manageable recoil as well. My wife is trying to swap her Glock 26 for it but she will have to fight me! $499 from academy Came with bag, 4 mags, and speed loader. Great deal.
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 5 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it as well! Thanks for watching!
@johnstrickland2773
@johnstrickland2773 Күн бұрын
We have 2 for carry and are planning on buying 2 more for night stand guns. We really like ours
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 3 сағат бұрын
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!
@AABlann
@AABlann 11 ай бұрын
Equalizer is the best all-around concealed EDC on the market right now! Sure there are some special use cases that might require something different, but definitely consider this great option. Also Muddy River makes some nice OWB holsters, and I'll hopefully be able to check out an AIWB for the Equalizer soon.
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, we appreciate your support!
@Ohlookitsme31
@Ohlookitsme31 4 ай бұрын
Just purchased mine today. Went to the range to get the feel for what I felt most in control of and most accurate with. I tried probably 5-6 guns. Went straight to the counter when I was done and got this one. Her name is Sheila. ❤😂
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 4 ай бұрын
lol that’s awesome. Glad you liked it!
@francostacy7675
@francostacy7675 4 ай бұрын
Just curious , you said you tried five or six guns, what were the guns that Sheila beat out?
@76not84
@76not84 11 ай бұрын
I've been learning to shoot with a friend's EZ, and am eagerly waiting for the Equalizer I ordered to arrive.
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 11 ай бұрын
You should really like it. Thanks for watching
@randykoster6587
@randykoster6587 5 ай бұрын
I agree. It's a good shooting gun and my EDC. It's said to be for old people and people with hand problems and that may be so. I'm in neither of those camps and find it a pleasure to shoot and carry.
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 5 ай бұрын
It’s a great pistol for anyone. Thanks for watching!
@cohoonatube
@cohoonatube 23 күн бұрын
Great review, thanks! With 6 kids, I personally enjoy the passive safety, not only for me but also for training my younger ones. I also have 2 SD Mod 3's for the same passive safety. In the process of moving away from another brand and S&W and Springfield keep being the top contenders. I had forgotten about the Equalizer, did not realize it was hammer fired! Curious if there are some other trigger options out there. Would have loved to see tritium as a purchasing option. Thanks again!
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 22 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@walterminer4990
@walterminer4990 Жыл бұрын
Being an older guy, Arthritis has set in. Also being an old 1911 guy my 1911's are getting heavier. So this, for me had the perfect barrel length, grip safety, slightly reminiscent of a 1911, sorta', I like it! Best to ya',,,,!
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@mariomedrano9630
@mariomedrano9630 Жыл бұрын
Yes, I have an equalizer love it. I have a Holosun Red Dot on it and a light. I just love it, shoots great, very accurate. I don't know if you know we're I can find a holster kidex with red dot and light to fit it. I have a soft holster that I trimmed to fit, but I would love to find a kidex holster. Please let me know if you know of.
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical Жыл бұрын
Give us a call or check out our website at muddyrivertactical.com
@Arkie407
@Arkie407 8 ай бұрын
THIS VIDEO - gained yourself a new follower. Glad to make your acquaintance, sir! 💯😎🤛
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 8 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@JennyW-d8t
@JennyW-d8t 8 ай бұрын
Love mine fits me perfectly
@DanielWiemann-l9y
@DanielWiemann-l9y Жыл бұрын
Because this pistol uses a hammer fire system . That function of cocking when cycle ing also contributes to the soft shooting nature of the underrated pistol. Have just over 3000 rds thru mine , carried daily 100% reliable.
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it as well! Thanks for watching!
@CookieMonster_1969
@CookieMonster_1969 Жыл бұрын
Nice, I enjoy mine as well👍
@glenschumacher7412
@glenschumacher7412 Жыл бұрын
The hammer fired is the reason for the grip safely
@keithwatkins2643
@keithwatkins2643 4 ай бұрын
My wife has the equalizer and loves it. She is able to rack it better then my Canik mc9. I am considering changing from that to the equalizer for my edc in case something happens and shes able to use it in an emergency. Is that wrong?
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 4 ай бұрын
No the equalizer is a great pistol for anyone
@pete4633
@pete4633 6 ай бұрын
Muddy river holsters are absolutely fantastic.
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 6 ай бұрын
Thank you sir!
@msmtepesvoyvoda3541
@msmtepesvoyvoda3541 Жыл бұрын
Your holster was right on the money!! It's amazing fit my prodigy and super comfortable!!! Thanks!!
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir! We appreciate you and your support more than you know!
@BlackNAVYAmericanVET
@BlackNAVYAmericanVET Жыл бұрын
It’s great for its target market, older people, or beginners or people with arthritis or disabilities w/ strength area . Great review 🇺🇸
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical Жыл бұрын
It’s great all around for anyone in my opinion Thanks for watching
@francostacy7675
@francostacy7675 4 ай бұрын
Who said that is it target market? Did Smith and Wesson say that? I look at it this way, for home defense or your everyday carry if it comes time to need it, you’re in a combat situation . in those situation, things can happen like you could injure your hand or injure your arm and only have partial strength or half your body…. You may need a kid on your side to cycle it…why wouldn’t you want a gun that’s easier to rack amd to press check or to unload, and that can be cycled off of the table, door jamb, car seat or your pants or your shoe? We often carry knives and one of the things we base a knife on is the ability to easily open it with one hand, just in case you get in a situation where you only have one hand…. Why should a gun be any different?
@royluevano4626
@royluevano4626 9 ай бұрын
Great gun!
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 9 ай бұрын
I agree. Thanks for watching
@Duffman_970_
@Duffman_970_ 10 ай бұрын
Bought one bout a year ago, put probably 900 rounds through it, not one issue. Easy to carry too
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 10 ай бұрын
Glad it has worked out for you as well! Thanks for watching!
@lizzapaolia959
@lizzapaolia959 9 ай бұрын
My husband and I purchased the Equalizer a year ago. You're review mirror's our opinion of the pistol. We've put 100 rounds through our Equalizer pistol with zero issues. We have the version with the thumb safety. We were able to find the pistol on sale for $445.00 a year ago. It'has three mags as you mentioned plus the magazine loader. We' prefer Walther or HK firearms, however the Equalizer is a nice pistol. Thank you for sharing your videos 🙏
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 9 ай бұрын
Glad you like it. Thanks watching we truly appreciate it!
@joshsir684
@joshsir684 Жыл бұрын
I definitely need to try this pistol out. Ive done endless exhausting research. I don't have weak hands nor grip strength I'm actually quite strong but for a man i have very small hands and I had a pretty bad injury to my thumb on my right hand back in my teen years that never healed properly so this pistol sounds like it might be a dream for me.
@taylorharbin3948
@taylorharbin3948 Жыл бұрын
I can relate to small hands, and I’m 6’2! I’ve been very pleased with the Shield Plus, so take that for what it’s worth. They used the same mags.
@joshsir684
@joshsir684 Жыл бұрын
@@taylorharbin3948 That's actually reassuring. It's not everyday someone says they have small hands and are 6'2! Thanks for your insight.
@JennyW-d8t
@JennyW-d8t 8 ай бұрын
I'm a female and my first gun was a Glock. Did not fit my hands at all, I found my self having to adjust my grip with each shot. The equalizer fits me perfectly. Love this gun, very accurate. Give it a try.
@GaryVarnum
@GaryVarnum 9 ай бұрын
I haven’t shot the Equalizer yet, but received an email today about a new version with a built-in Crimson Trace laser. I got turned off on S&W after having an M&P Shield (snappy, magazines falling out while shooting, etc) but after watching your review I’ll consider giving the Equalizer a chance.
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 9 ай бұрын
thanks for watching!
@LordJesusChrist1968
@LordJesusChrist1968 3 ай бұрын
I have one..I like like it a lot👍
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@dougcanter670
@dougcanter670 Ай бұрын
could you put a hogue grip on it to by pass that safety?
@ScottReeves-ts2zh
@ScottReeves-ts2zh 7 ай бұрын
Fell in love with equalizer first time I shot it
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 7 ай бұрын
I can see why! Thanks for watching
@rakall69
@rakall69 8 ай бұрын
Got one, 1200 rounds thru it with no problem whatsoever. Best gun I ever owned!
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 8 ай бұрын
Glad you like it!
@davidayala1658
@davidayala1658 5 күн бұрын
I just bought one today actually today it came with five mags 3 mags of 15 one of five and the other one with a 10-round MAG I'm going this Saturday to the range was actually looking for a Rex 01 nobody has them here in Puerto Rico I'm going to still keep looking
@cheeng1
@cheeng1 11 ай бұрын
Nice review
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Bmuth712
@Bmuth712 11 ай бұрын
I traded the p365 for this the 3 mags, nicer trigger, optics ready had me sold I really liked the versatility of having a micro and larger mags as options
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@biggeorge2964
@biggeorge2964 Күн бұрын
Bought for my wife.But I loved it. My edc
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 3 сағат бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@blurryface1975
@blurryface1975 5 ай бұрын
i have one i carry in a fanny pack daily, but ive been wanting to see if anyone has tried to pocket carry it in cargo shorts with the ten round mag. if so im wondering what holster would be best for this, like specific model of holster and everything. im not finding much online for it.
@nicholasnighswander4636
@nicholasnighswander4636 Жыл бұрын
What Muddy River holster goes best with the Equalizer?
@century2298
@century2298 3 ай бұрын
THANK YOU ! I've seen them for under $400 lately.
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 3 ай бұрын
Your welcome!
@jkarmels24
@jkarmels24 10 ай бұрын
Love my equalizer
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 10 ай бұрын
It’s a great pistol. Thanks for watching
@carpingnyland8518
@carpingnyland8518 7 ай бұрын
As someone in a 10-round-limit state, I really want to see the Equalizer with a 10-round magazine and one of those angled (wedge-shaped) pinky extensions. They make them for the Shield Plus mags, so it should work, but I haven't been able to find pics, videos or even forum posts that show it. I really dislike the hanging pinky, but the backstrap is long enough, so the angled ones are a good compromise.
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@hugostiglitz9864
@hugostiglitz9864 3 ай бұрын
Grip safety makes me more comfortable carrying appendix. I may have to pick up one of these minus the manual safety.
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 3 ай бұрын
They are very good pistols. Thanks for watching!
@Midnightdreamer5287
@Midnightdreamer5287 4 ай бұрын
Do you have light bearing holsters for the Equalizer
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 4 ай бұрын
A few yes
@jordanmiller7945
@jordanmiller7945 Жыл бұрын
My wife and i just got our first firearms last year. I went with a glock 19 which im pretty happy with i suppose. The plastic sights and trigger are kind of meh and the grip is a little thicker than id like for it to be, but its fires every time ive pulled the trigger and is comfortable enough with IWB appendix carry. My wife got the equalizer with the thumb safety and loves it. Shes felt good shooting it and so have i. The grip is much better imo than the glock because i can actually get my fingers around it and the trigger is easier for me to reach as well. Plus it feels better since its a metal trigger. The only complaint we have about the equalizer is the front slide serations. My wife bought a belly band holster for it and its unusable because the serations absolutely will not let go of the fabric for her to be able to draw it. Considering this would probably be a gun women would go for with weaker grip strength the serations being that pronounced was a bad chocie imo. A lot of holsters for women have fabric to hold the gun and its just not possible to get a reliable draw with this gun. That being said, were both new to the world if firearms so if anyone here has a solution to this problem or knows of any belly band/thigh type holsters for women that dont use fabric to grip the pistol, we would be very appreciative of the info! Hope everyone has a great day and God bless!
@zackuchimatv
@zackuchimatv 11 ай бұрын
No recommendations to help with the serration, I rarely actually carry, my equalizer (and slew of other firearms that make it out of my safe) typically stay at arms reach in my vehicle or in my work bag for a potential oh sh** moment. That being said, welcome to the community!
@danielleboeuf8219
@danielleboeuf8219 Жыл бұрын
Good to see something positive said about the Equalizer. So many reviews are just Meh. It would have to be really good to overtake my fondness for my Shield Plus OR, but I don't know yet as I've not shot one. Thanks for the review, food for thought.
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical Жыл бұрын
They don’t get enough credit for sure! Thanks for watching!
@marinelaw
@marinelaw 6 ай бұрын
Fair review. Shame you don't clean it. As far as the 10 round mag, an extender is sold by Nimrods pierce grip for about $10-14. Doesn't add rounds, just fits your pinky finger. Amazon or other websites. It's perfect. I have about 1500 rounds thru. I've had an occasional stove pipe. I use magtech ammo mostly, decent ammo. I like the thin grip and the grip safety has never been a problem. The window in the slide top is a nice touch so you know there's a bullet chambered. An extra safety check is recommended and takes a second. Thanks for that review. I'll be watching many of your other posts.
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@WoundedWarrior2012
@WoundedWarrior2012 10 ай бұрын
I love this one.
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ryanstacy4914
@ryanstacy4914 6 күн бұрын
I have the equalizer and LOVE IT! The only thing I don't care for is it pulls to the left just a little when shooting bc of that damn grip safety. Other than that, it's great
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 6 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@markhoule7529
@markhoule7529 Жыл бұрын
2K + rounds through mine…no issues; works well for me; be selective with your self defense ammo…have had some issues with some 124 grain rounds
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical Жыл бұрын
thanks for watching
@JamesThomasJr-e8l
@JamesThomasJr-e8l 9 ай бұрын
Just got one and I was wondering did I get a good one thanks for the video I’m a happy camper
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@TacShooter
@TacShooter 9 ай бұрын
Haven't shot it, yet, but the manual safety works easily enough. I find that the slide catch doesn't work very well as a slide release. I have to slingshot it to release the slide.
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 9 ай бұрын
Yes they will be tight until the gun is really broken in. Thanks for watching!
@mtnride4930
@mtnride4930 8 ай бұрын
I have had zero issues with the slide catch. Interesting, I use it a lot and have never had to slingshot it. Hope it gets better for you.
@joediebold2984
@joediebold2984 2 ай бұрын
Great Handgun. One comment on the grip safety. In well made firearms like the equalizer they are a zero factor in shoot ability. However they almost completely eliminate the most common negligent or accidental discharges. That is when the gun is drawn. By far this is when most accidental discharges happen. A good grip safety pretty much eliminates that problem. Any way a great firearm. Easy to manipulate, easy to shoot. Accurate and reduced recoil.
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@toadranger50
@toadranger50 8 ай бұрын
I agree
@CookieMonster_1969
@CookieMonster_1969 Жыл бұрын
🤔Gonna have to stop by and take a look at one.👍
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical Жыл бұрын
Sounds good sir!
@CookieMonster_1969
@CookieMonster_1969 Жыл бұрын
​@@muddyrivertacticalYou were not wrong, stopped by and picked it up, the day after you posted this. Agree on the palm safety, and this is the first time a palm safety has given me grief, but it did NOT affect function. When taking the pistol down to clean, it is "finicky" because of the palm safety, the palm safety does interfere with the takedown of the pistol.👍
@danielmonighetti3891
@danielmonighetti3891 7 ай бұрын
Is that the 3.675" or 3.75" barrel?
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 7 ай бұрын
3.675” Thanks for watching
@jamesgaller1046
@jamesgaller1046 Жыл бұрын
Forgive my ignorance but wouldn’t the slide slam hard while firing 9mm since the slide is so easy to rack. How does the laws of physics work on this gun anyway?
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical Жыл бұрын
Not at all. Makes it shoot smoother actually
@CookieMonster_1969
@CookieMonster_1969 Жыл бұрын
It is hammer fired👍
@1122ss
@1122ss Ай бұрын
So what do you carry? Glock?
@Jayreisofficial
@Jayreisofficial 7 ай бұрын
Anyone think this would be good for duty carry . I know it's in the smaller side but I absolutely love this gun
@fmkeylock1
@fmkeylock1 11 ай бұрын
What do you carry??
@hugoambrosio196
@hugoambrosio196 4 ай бұрын
Love equalizer
@q4life551
@q4life551 2 ай бұрын
My only complaint about mw pistols is the gap between the slide and grip. These guns are just lint collectors
@glenschumacher7412
@glenschumacher7412 Жыл бұрын
What gun are you looking for?
@on2wheels275
@on2wheels275 15 күн бұрын
I replaced the grip safety with NZ Technology - it’s a much better feel
@muddyrivertactical
@muddyrivertactical 14 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching
@chrisg-gg2iu
@chrisg-gg2iu Жыл бұрын
I own one but there were a few times at the range when I didn’t grip the equalizer enough to engage the grip safety which becomes an annoyance after awhile. The grip safety is my least favorite aspect of the pistol. Everything else is great on the equalizer. I may move to an MP9 Shield Plus.
@turbogrin
@turbogrin Жыл бұрын
I bought one for my wife and it mudt be a newer model as it has an ambidextrous safety which to me is a plus for her as a new to semi auto shooter!
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