I hope Smith gets the EZ right. I believe that there is a good market for guns designed for novice shooters or those might be handicapped or seniors who cannot operate the slides on many auto pistols.

That being said, Beretta should bring back the Model 86 Cheetah, and market it to those people. A medium sized .380 with the tip-up barrel is a perfect solution for those with recoil sensitivity and who are unable to rack a slide.