Smith & Wesson Shield EZ

[@rickbecker3239]

Older shooter here. This was our first gun and one that we can easily grow older with - arthritis and all. Thanks S&W!

[@WillProwse]

I have 3. Great little gun.

[@chrissewell1608]

We do too! Great guns. One of my favorite carry guns!

[@scubaguy007]

HOARDER!!! 😉😆👍🏻

[@robynsimmons3711]

@@scubaguy007 😂😂😂

[@bigmikeg84]

My 70 yo mother bought one last year and she loves it. Still flinches when she fires but she can operate it with zero issues.

[@grandpabear4396]

I’ve got a .380ez and love it! Bought one for a friend of mine last year when all the crap started, and she loves it. Carries her .380 ez when she is in her game store. Customers are happy and even feel safer that she does!

[@karlscross]

I have some wicked arthritis in my thumbs and I switched to the ez, it has enabled me to shoot with less pain. I love my ez. It is definitely a pleasure to shoot

[@SteveShivik]

At the shooting school I teach at we have tons of people from various background etc, and anyone who has had physical difficulties either strength or otherwise (shoulders, carpal, nerve issues, shakes from disease) ALL of them love and usually go buy one of these in any of the calibers and love it to death.

[@thecowboy6317]

do you think a .38 special snub nose is also suitable to people with physical difficulties (context: my mom is probably going to amputate half of the left anelar finger, yes assassin's creed style haha, she broke the front half of the finger and for the last 3 months the finger is not healing so well, the nail has fallen 3 times and she has done 2 surgeries to it. I want her to protect herself... We also hike a lot so a revolver would be nice)

[@daltongarrett7117]

also your mom could accidentally load the 357 ammo and hurt herself she would likely be a bit pissed at that so the 38 is a good choice. .380 semiauto wouldn't be a bad choice either, maybe a 9mm or even a smaller caliber if the kick is too much from the 38. I hope she loves whatever you guys go with.

[@theeasternfront6436]

@@thecowboy6317 Which ever way she decides (I definitely recommend the auto) look at Buffalo bore’s hard cast line of Outdoorsman ammo. They are designed to protect against bad critters. The hard cast lead will penetrate deep for larger animals. And in the woods you are much less worried about pass throughs, so no need for hollowpoints.

[@clachapelle]

This gun is my current EDC. In my opinion this is a great first gun..

[@Danefrak]

What made you decide on an EZ instead of a base model?

[@clachapelle]

@@Danefrak How easy it is to rack the slide and load the mags where a major selling point to me.

[@logan_kes]

@@clachapelle I didn’t care about those, I just liked that it’s slightly larger than the normal shield, which was just too small for my hands

[@DanielSmith-gv4kl]

I just got one. I love it.

[@clachapelle]

@@DanielSmith-gv4kl The 9 or the 380?

[@robertneal1183]

My CCW is the 9 ez. Dead accurate, easy to handle. Love it.

[@551defm]

The shield ez is the first handgun i purchased, its great, im relatively new to shooting and so are most of my family members, and this pistol is nice and easy to use and fun!

[@drapedup76]

Had a severe hand injury years ago, essentially had my hand taken off at the wrist...just bought this yesterday as my first gun, I struggled to rack other pistols simply because my functional grip was diminished so greatly by the injury due to the ulnar nerve being severed(table saw😖), the EZ made all this possible, I could pinch the back serrations and the extra last flare and easily operate the slide. A gun like this made an otherwise strong and capable guy like myself who has been (for defensive purposes)functionally reduced to one good hand able to defend myself, this gun goes beyond the scope of ‘weak’ , ‘women’ and ‘elderly’...the EZ gives back a strong defense and confidence to shoot again to those who have suffered hand injuries, both minor and severe, thanks for the great review🙏🏻

[@eltonalexander5604]

Now if they can make this in a double stack with the same easy to use small frame as this... Pure Gold!! Ijs

[@brianscheuermann9862]

When my sister called and asked about what firearm she should purchase for home protection. This is the only one I recommended. She is recently divorced so living alone and she has very little experience with firearms. She got one took it too her local range and had the employees coach her and she loved it. I would have coached her but she lives too far away!!!!

[@bobatl4990]

Just bought one for my son’s college graduation as his first pistol.

[@erniewalden3050]

Whoopy

[@littlekingtrashmouth9219]

Good choice.

[@Tamandua-n8v]

W dad

[@littlekingtrashmouth9219]

I suggested this for my dad, a guy raised on revolvers and shotguns. He likes it better than his old Colt! Strange, but so it goes

[@edhastie6074]

I have a 9mm EZ and love it. Having severe arthritis in my left hand and thumb, this was by far, the best offering for me.

[@starlinsims2969]

Awesome pistols. My wife has both, 380, 9mm. They are accurate and a nice trigger.

[@Taegashi]

I have considered this gun for my wife who broke her arm and had poor grip strength to rack the slide on a lot of the other guns I have.

[@arnaldorivera1393]

I bought it for my wife also, easy to rack the slide. She doesnt have a strong grip like I do, so it gives me peace of mind that in case she has to defend herself she has a gun she can handle. But the mags are expensive!

[@EvoPulpPatriot]

@@arnaldorivera1393 We got extra mags right before the prices went crazy for 19.99 those days are gone. Good thing already had stocked on hollow points.

[@thomasburke9752]

My gf bought this due to poor grip strength, now she can actually rack the slide.

[@TheTyrial86]

@@arnaldorivera1393 What kind of holster work with it? Do shield holster work for it?

[@bluepunk182]

My wife have very weak wrists, and she can rack this slide and shoot it fine. Her Glock 19 is too hard for her now, but this was actually very easy for her to use. I would recommend it based off of our experience with one.

[@MichaelRoachDavid]

I went with the 380. I wanted to make it very EZ for teaching my daughter.

[@miriamspandereta]

380 EZer great pistol!

[@tlwisner]

My wife also has the .380 EZ. It is a great shooter and she handles it well.

[@MrVikingmead]

Same here. Great for the folks with weaker or pain in their hands when using force. Like opening a jar or manipulation of a firearm. Wish more manufacturers had a firearm like this in their line up.

[@chrissewell1608]

We shopped for a few years for my wife's gun. And she loves her .380. Carries it everyday now. I liked it so much, I got one too... Then got the 9mm too!

[@savage22bolt32]

@@chrissewell1608 I gave a 380EZ to my daughter. It was so much fun, I bought another one for myself - just before the ammo shortage started.

[@mattschmitt9924]

@@chrissewell1608 looking to get my mom one. She's approaching 70 and has some arthritis. I have been leaning towards the .380 She shoots a glock 19 now and does well, but its getting difficult. Do you or anyone reading this reccomend one over the other for any reason besides ballistics?

[@chrissewell1608]

@@mattschmitt9924 You might go with the .380 EZ, since its a little lighter weight. (1 lb.+ Fully Loaded) Both guns are almost the same size, with the 9mm being a bit bigger.

[@stevencorbitt9545]

I have one in 9mm and one. 380. I am 72 years old and have lost a lot of grip strength. Fantastic firearms.

[@bradleystarcevich5946]

Great review, and spot on. I own this pistol and absolutely love it. I'm 70 years old with arthritis and essential tremor. The magazines are a snap to load, and the pistol is very easy to rack. The trigger is very nice. I love mine, and it is now my everyday concealed carry gun. I love mine.

[@lynnkramer1211]

My wife took a ccw course with one of our kids for a birthday outing, and came home with one of these. I was totally blown away!

[@Zona-dw9rp]

I have a .380 EZ and love it! I chose the standard over the Performamce Center because the trigger and palm safety are more comfortable. Need to get the 9 mm now ....

[@stevenbeck8285]

I need one of those mag jockeys like that👍

[@erniewalden3050]

Had mine for 4 yrs now. It still runs smooth. And i found out that it feeds cci shotshells as well for snakes and no other auto i have will feed them. Way to go smith n wesson boom over the fence and out of the park.

[@SuspiciousGanymede]

I saw a box of .380 on the shelf yesterday, first time in over a year. I've seen a ton of .380 handguns on the market lately.

[@Kevly_]

Got my 380 Performance late last year as my first auto pistol. I was on the fence about getting one until I went to look and couldn’t find any for months, the recall at the time not helping either. As soon as I saw this one at a local shop I got it right away and I absolutely love it. I went with the EZ as I have strength issues with my arms and hands, and now after shooting this gun and getting used to it, I feel I could move up to a 9mm in a larger pistol.

[@smithfieldandwesston8000]

Ive had this gun for over a year with no problems. I have probably a little over 500 rounds through it.

[@Kross8761]

I'm trying to talk my mother into one of these, a relative is going with the old "you need you a .38 revolver" completely disregarding the fact that my mother has relatively weak wrists and not great finger strength, she'd struggle to pull the trigger, and if she managed to the gun would try to fly completely out of her hands. They're super old school, like "I don't know why anyone would ever want a *plastic* gun" old school. But they don't think no one should be able to have them, they just don't like them personally, they're in a weird place between a fudd and not fudd.

[@catman581]

Hello- I have osteoarthritis of my hands and I love this weapon. Great video. Regards

[@anthonygambitta6220]

Same one I own, very EZ and compact. love the accuracy and lower recoil.

[@blackhawkinternationalsecu6962]

My wife has fallen in love with her S&W M&P 9mm EZ. It has become her #1 concealed carry, just like her Sig 365 XL. Its depends which mood she is in verse, which shoes she wearing, verse which bag she taking, verse which car she's driving verse, where she's going, verse... Seriously, she loves her S&W like her Sig.

[@theamericanfiend]

Remember when Ruger put the same loaded chamber indicator on their SR series pistols and everyone hated it? Pepperidge Farms remembers. Not saying this channel threw a fit, but its funny to see 10 years later S&W does the same style of loaded chamber indicator and everyone "loves" it.

[@troy242]

Bought my GF one. It runs like a freight train and is accurate. She loves it.

[@thomasallen3818]

I bought one for my wife. She couldn’t operate my 1911’s or large revolvers, and the Shield EZ worked out great. I added a green laser for her and she loves it.

[@timalexander7758]

Bought the wife and 2 of my daughters this pistol. They are fairly new to shooting and it’s perfect for them right now

[@seanomeirs8362]

I've been recommending this model for students to test, when it's obvious that they might benefit from the features that it offers. I do like them to load and shoot others as well, to know what to expect if they don't have it.

[@sgtdarkness1]

Bought the performance center 9mm Shield when they first came out. Ported with luminous green/red sights. My EDC weapon. Go get one for sure.

[@TheMike31b]

Just got one 3 weeks ago. I used the have the plus but I didn't like how small it was and how hard it was to get the slide back. So much better. Love my ez, because it's ez.

[@richardjohnson4238]

I bought my wife a 380 version. After one range trip, we both liked it so much I went back and got a 9mm for myself. Great guns.

[@robertoliver5483]

I really enjoy mine, just wish it has higher capacity and more aftermarket support

[@chrissewell1608]

These are my go to carry guns now. I carry the 9mm in the winter, and the lighter weight .380 in the summer (wearing shorts every day!) They are so light, you almost forget you are packing...really. And my wife carries her .380 EZ, everyday!

[@brendansmith8319]

My dad has been a guy guy for decades. But at 80 years of age he has arthritis in his hands. He just bought an EZ and gave his old Shield to our 29 year old son. He loves his EZ and I am very impressed with it.

[@barcelona2170]

This gun became a great choice for my mom's friend. She had been a revolver only person and carried spare rounds loose in her pocket. I showed her this gun and she was skeptical because she had bad experiences with semi-autos. Took her to the range and she loved it. She bought one immediately after and now thankfully trains more and carries with a spare mag. Great gun. Honestly not just for new and weaker shooters. The gun just runs and easy to shoot.

[@Coyote-wm5op]

The slide serrations on the M&P line are the best in my opinion

[@brittanycrabtree5021]

My edc. Love the ez. Have both.

[@Tornado1861]

Waiting on the double stack EZ Plus. Make it so S&W.

[@mr.browning7.624]

I think the issue with that is they would have to do away with the loading tabs on the magazine to make it double stacked. Which for people with hand strength issues (which was the intended audience) loading magazines is one of the hardest parts. Not saying I disagree with you about it being a good idea. Just dont think it's really pheasable for this design is all

[@daltongarrett7117]

@@mr.browning7.624 with my mom's 380 EZ the tab doesn't help her any she says they poke into her finger abd it hurts so I think it wouldnt matter much personally

[@mr.browning7.624]

@@daltongarrett7117 well that's a fair point but that's also a sample size of one. I'm sure there are plenty of people who greatly appreciate the addition of the loading tabs for one reason or another.

[@kylejohnson1308]

@@daltongarrett7117 The spring in the magazine loosens up after a while and the tabs don't hurt anymore. I had the same thing with mine at first but not now.

[@daltongarrett7117]

@@kylejohnson1308 that's good to know.

[@Bullioncolin]

I don’t have weak hands or anything, but this is my EDC because it’s awesome and accurate. Also, it’s light.

[@jamesandrew6211]

I told my wife she could pick ANY gun she wanted to carry max price $1200 and she was eyeing the Kimber rose Gold pistol. She tried all the more expensive pistols but she fell in love with this gun. I was not a S&W fan, but after having this pistol for a little over a year now we’ve bought two more S&W pistols and as a machinist for over 20 years I can tell you the build quality is excellent

[@nahkohese555]

I'm an old school 1911 guy. I grew up with them and I still own one. But I have to admit as I get older, it's a little bit much for me to use as an EDC. My local range had a number of 9mm available as range guns and I tried quite a few. I fell in love with the EZ and bought one as soon as I got done shooting. I'll never give up my 1911, but it spends a lot more time at home since I got the EZ.

[@yuvgotubekidding]

To disassemble unload, take out the magazine, lock open the slide, rotate down the breakdown lever, then, while NOT depressing the back strap safety or even touching the slide, release the slide lock and the slide will fly right off the frame.

[@jlsgarage872]

Thinking about getting a 380 version of this for my frail grandmother

[@qigongkylar944]

If she would carry it or lives alone do it

[@jlsgarage872]

@@qigongkylar944 she does live alone and spends 95% of her time at home

[@napalmstickylikeglue]

I would think twice about it. One of my prior students is 71 years old bought one for the same reason. She doesn't have the wrist strength to the point that it will not function. I think it has to do with the weaker recoil spring to make it easier to chamber. Not to mention that grip safety is very picky. If you don't have to pressed in just so the weapon will not discharge.

[@jlsgarage872]

@@napalmstickylikeglue she's not death bead frail but she has lost alot of mass over the last few years and she isn't very strong. She also has bad balance issues. She's shot ARs and stuff np so this should be fine

[@daltongarrett7117]

@@jlsgarage872 my .380 EZ is. a fairly unreliable gun, it stove pipes every other round and on a rare occasion firing a regular load the recoil will cause the safety to engage mid fire. I plan to get it to a gunsmith at some point, see if they can alleviate some of my problems.

[@EvoPulpPatriot]

My wife chose this in 380 we added after market sights, once you train on it very consistent groups at 25 yards. Wish she would have consulted me more before the purchase double stack would have been the way. She is small but can operate it quickly as a purse carry. STAY AWAY FROM P+ and most 95 gr. its rough on this little iron. Practice ammo from ammo inc 124 gr. best price option. Disassembly is super EZ havent had the issue eric describes. From Shoot Straight Casselberry.

[@OCMedia123]

Thanks for doing more affordable tools

[@psycopaintball22]

I got the 380ez for my wife, she loves it, I like it, I kinda want the 9mm performance center model now

[@carltrano1325]

The grip safety gets to big on the performance center ez 9

[@psycopaintball22]

@@carltrano1325 good to know, thanks...I've seen a few aftermarket grip safeties that come in different sizes if it's an issue, though those are 3d printed and I like the idea of metal parts, mainly the trigger

[@leightonpharr662]

I'm a history buff on firearms, an the EZ guns are upgrades from the old Colt 1903/08 Concealed hammer guns, except for the modern ones are locked breech where the older ones are blowback. They are great pistols an I carry the EZ-9!

[@RRRC80]

My wife has this in .380. She has been hit by two drunk drivers and has tried several handguns and this one works great for her. She can operate and shoot it no problems with her injuries.

[@xscorpx]

My friends gf just picked up the .380 model for her first gun. She likes the ears on the back of the serrations for racking the slide.

[@thombarett1205]

I have this gun, the .380 Performance Center version. When they say EZ, it's not just marketing BS, it really is easy to operate. From loading the magazine, to racking the slide, to minimum recoil. This is a kitten of a handgun. It's a good entry level gun for people who know nothing about guns or are scared of them. I know often time when people ask the question "what's a good first gun?", people will say "get a Glock". In my mind, the EZ is a good first gun. At the very least, this gun can have the external thumb safety. So that would give you the thumb and grip safety whereas Glock has neither. For people who are intermediate or advance in their firearms experience, I'd recommend something without any kind of external safety. However for people who are beginners, I'd very much be hesitant to do so. The EZ is a great place to start for anyone.

[@boblyons34]

Always enjoy your time on air

[@mullinsjm1]

I just picked one of these up for my wife

[@robertgreen4050]

My son in law just bought this gun a few months ago he likes it alot I shot it nice gun

[@lisocampos8080]

Working hands and sunlight exposure keeps you tough. Sitting at a computer in the AC for years will soften you. Its not EZ but keeps you in shape.

[@christianbunch9538]

Ole boy reloaded the mag quick af

[@stuartmarkman769]

I have the 380 and the 9mm and both are great guns. My arthritis loves them too. I notice you have an automatic reloader in your video. Where can we buy one. LOL

[@licustoms]

If you were going to get one, would you go with the one with or without the manual safety selector and thoughts on that?

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

This gun is a Godsend for those with arthritis or hand disabilities. However, it is also a great shooter for someone who is perfectly fit. I think this is a trend that will continue on.

[@matttodd5049]

Ive always been curious about the longevity of the springs and reliability of this gun with it being designed to have less spring tension and everything 🤷

[@phigdon3]

As a disabled old guy regular 9mm are getting harder to manipulate. Nerve damage and arthritis in hands. I have the 380 EZ and love it. Considering the 9mm EZ now. I know the time will come when manipulating my other 9mm pistols will be too hard but I will still be able to have a CCW I can handle and use as home defense. I do like my 44 mag lever gun for home defense as well. S&W did some good things for folks like me. Being able to have a CCW is very important to me. Thanks, S&W for thinking about folks like me with compromised hand and wrist strength. We are often seen as easy targets and this allows us to protect ourselves.

[@blantant]

Main downside of the low slide weight is there isn't enough material to Mill an optics cut. The front sight post ring also comes from the factory loose which is why there are a lot of forum posts about accuracy

[@o4liberty]

You make great videos I have purchased all of my pistols off of your reviews this is my next one in 380 need an easier pistol to shoot since I had a stroke.

[@jaruurmane]

Great if you need it for your limited hand strength but I've seen several little issues arise in the time these guns have been out

[@AlphaRed5]

"Man... I wish every gun was as easy as this one, but not all of them can be your mother."

[@Kyw883]

Bro I wear that same Fender hat everywhere I go for the past couple years but you make it look good too ya know

[@redneckgreen7777]

I shot that Wednesday for rent at an indoor range, and that little thing is awesome

[@ValentinGDup]

My first was a G34. The performance center is my second ever P. How noice.

[@Fatal3dge21]

My wife has this gun, she loves it.

[@bosse641]

Would love to edc a .380 version of it.

[@victotyorvalhalla]

Great breakdown video! Thank you!

[@leroymorris6036]

Thanks for a great review...

[@llHYS7ERIAll]

My first gun, love it.

[@thorfinthorfin3010]

I know a person I have been giving free lessons to. She is disabled and has Hypotonia. She cannot rack the slide on even my most worn out pistol or manipulate the slide release. I'm gonna get one of these and let her try it. This nice lady is carrying a 6 shot 22 revolver for the time being. It's a mean cold world. I must upgrade her capabilities.

[@adamsowers8957]

My sister just bought one. Robbins egg blue. :-)

[@NewmanMcIntosh]

My wife and daughter both have the.380

[@napalmstickylikeglue]

The biggest problems I found from the EZ series, was if you even slightly limp wrist it, it will not function correctly. Also if you don't have that grip safety pressed in just as so it will not fire. One of my students bought an ez because it was easier to chamber. But she has weaker wrists and wasn't able to lock them like they should be. Which resulted in numerous malfunctions. Then whenever it came to pulling drills, if she didn't get that grip the same time every single time that grip safety would render the pistol useless. I've been shooting for over three decades and even I had issues with it.

[@kylejohnson1308]

I've never had that problem with mine. 🤔

[@napalmstickylikeglue]

@@kylejohnson1308 that most likely has to do with not having trained with it enough. Training doesn't consist of standing in front of a stationary target at 21ft, firing on a sunny day, etc. ....... When you pull from concealed, sitting down, laying on the ground, retreating, etc, (single or both hands) under steess(like I train my students)you will not always have the best grip. If it's slightly off.....you will not disengage the grip safety. The weapon will not go bang.....you then die.

[@DoggoWillink]

My mom has one. It’s a super light pistol compared to my Block 23 Gen 5 for example. Feels nearly half the weight.

[@ckim6400]

Really easy to rack the slide unlike my older .40 cal. Shield which is a real bear!

[@sissydreams7494]

For the size, it should hold 10 rounds. A Performance Center version of this that held TEN ROUNDS would be the PERFECT gun for me. I'm hoping for a PC ezPLUS version!!!

[@ventilator2999]

The best thing is the ease with which anyone can reload the mags. Not a new invention but copied from the P08 Luger which was designed over 110 years ago. The little ears on the side are not even necessary at all in the first place bit with the right technique they really speed up the process. One can literally load a mag in 3-4 seconds and 100 mags in a row without any fatigue setting in

[@DTHRocket]

My wife has this gun (9mm). The problem is the big ambi safety keeps getting bumped to safe while she is shooting, OR the backstrap safety isn't fully depressed. But she LOVES the easy slide and the magazine loading tabs.

[@kratomlovesjamie1079]

Ride the top of the safety.

[@kylejohnson1308]

I've never once had a problem with the grip safety on my EZ or my 1911 keeping me from taking a shot. I don't get it why do some people have a problem? I'm not trying to be a jerk I just want to understand.

[@bigbosso5604]

I wana see an EZ-45

[@brittanycrabtree5021]

Me too. Lol.

[@bigbosso5604]

@Adolf Shitler Adolf shitler?🤣

[@kratomlovesjamie1079]

I have a gold precision center one got it just for a range toy but I actually carry it sometimes their a great little gun

[@demonhanzohattori]

Any suggestion for holster with TLR-7A light? I’m not finding anything as simple as other holsters. Thanks.

[@trevorcunning6248]

You got lucky with your gun homie. The trigger on my EZ feels like I'm trying to pull a brick.

[@WillMayne123]

contact s&w

[@trevorcunning6248]

@@WillMayne123 yeah I definitely will. After I get my ez back I'm going to be doing a review on it. I have the performance center so there are definitely a few features I like on it.

[@LifeisGood762]

What's up with 5:42? Does this thing have an internal extractor? What's that block inside the slide?

[@bobbymalcich63]

thank you for the video guy's!!!

[@Farlomous]

my dad is 80 years old and loves his. super easy to use, though he still let's his .357 mag come out to play too.

[@Chilicharger665]

I got one for my dad. I wish they would release a version with 1.5 stack magazines and get more capacity.

[@graypatriot1299]

It is very clear S&W has targeted this pistol for new shooter and folks that may have trouble manipulating other hand guns. Myself, I'm an old fat man who has years of experience with many types of handguns and I love love the way this thing runs. Very well mannered and carries well.

[@Anthony74te27]

Looks like sweet shooting gun, that would be perfect for my wife. Chad behind the scene fast reloads with mags .lol!

[@jerryh9307]

☝️🤔double stack a model like the shield plus? That may negate the easy load mag a bit, but all the other features and benefits would remain?