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03-19-2020, 05:31 PM
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My New M&P Shield EZ 9
Waiting in line for an hour today I finally got to the counter so I could check out the guns still available at Sportsman's Warehouse. Seems there is a run on guns do to the CORVID-19 Virus. I only foresee things getting worse so I opted to add a new centerfire to my collection.
I wanted either a Smith & Wesson or a Ruger and really didn't know which would be best for me until I got to feel them. I also wanted to choose between 9 mm and .380.
They had no more .380 ammo so I stuck with the 9. I have about 2000 rounds of nine now so that saved me from adding to my bill for the day.
This pistol is as advertised. Very easy to load and cock the slide. Picking it up, it fit my hand real well and the sights were very easy to see with the 3 white dots.
Trigger pull is right at 5 pounds. Not bad for a little carry gun. They were priced at $399 and I had a $40 gift certificate so I went and bought it. Now, all cleaned it's in the safe, surrounded by Rugers. I have one lonely Smith from days past, a Model 10 in .38. I like Smith Products and couldn't feel happier that I bought this one.
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03-19-2020, 05:39 PM
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I bought one for my wife and we both really like it. Accurate and fun to shoot.
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03-19-2020, 08:08 PM
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Very nice. Congrats!
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03-19-2020, 10:45 PM
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Enjoy it!
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03-19-2020, 10:47 PM
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Congrats. Good choice.
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03-19-2020, 11:41 PM
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Easy enough
Congratulations on your new S&W purchase.
I just wanted to look at the EZ 9mm but our Local Gun Shop
was out, they appear to be popular.
They did have the EZ 380, so I looked at it. Very nice. Easy
to operate, I liked it. Point/aimed comfortably.
I think you made the right decision on getting the 9mm.
Please give a Range Report when you try it out.
The Best to you and your Endeavors.
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Auto I got.
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03-20-2020, 09:41 AM
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9mm EZ
Sure wished I'd got mine with the thumb safety....just because...
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03-21-2020, 10:25 AM
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Hey everyone, purchased my 9mmEZ in Feb, had to send it back to Springfield Mass. for a small slide problem, they had it for about 3+ weeks, got it back a couple of weeks ago, but due to work schedule, and now this corona virus thing, have not been to the range to shoot it. I am anxiously awaiting my time with this pistol. All the reviews I have read, and videos I have watched lead me to believe I won’t be disappointed. Will follow up with a range report when I get the chance.
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03-21-2020, 02:14 PM
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Just got one for myself today at rural king
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03-21-2020, 02:16 PM
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any experience replacing sights with trijicon pistol sights?
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03-21-2020, 03:30 PM
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I ordered one the other day, but with IL on lockdown, I may have to wait until April 7th (or later) to pick it up. Oh well, they were all out of 9mm ammo to boot. I went to 3 additional store yesterday and no one had any. Hopefully, that changes as the supply chain evens out..
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03-21-2020, 04:21 PM
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I picked up my Ez9 a bit ago and my one range trip I loved it. Unfortunately my closest range closed and for me still far too cold to go anywhere outdoors to shoot it. So my next visit may be a couple + weeks away yet.
As for ammo i had ordered some Blazer Brass at Bass Pro when they had their 2A sale but it went on b/o. I just recd a notice that it has now shipped so perhaps their stock is building back up now.
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05-14-2021, 06:41 PM
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M&P Sield EZ makes a great Carry Gun
I selected the M&P Shield over the standard Sierld as my carrry gun. Why? - A number of reasons, I preferred the 3.6" barrel, it has a decent trigger that is not a segmented pivot trigger, grip safety increases safety, and it is nice that it is EZ to rack.
I did run into one issue;I wanted to replace the three dot sights.Hardly anyone makes a rear sight for the EZ. The rear sight is a one of a kind dovetail, with a screw from below to make it secure. The front sight is standard M&P and there are choices. Ameriglo has a set but they have been unavailable for a long time. What I wanted is a Wilson rear Battlesight and fiber optic front.
In desperation, I actually ordered the sights and ground the battle sight dovetail down to fit. I then drilled and taped the mounting screw hole. Turned out OK and is very accurate. I had asked Dawson Precision if they planned to make a rear sight and they said NO. It was worth the trouble but lack of aftermarket sights is an issue.
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05-15-2021, 11:15 PM
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I plan on getting one myself. Just one thing I have to ask on this pistol is the recoil rod spring. Is it a single or a double spring????
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05-16-2021, 01:08 AM
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I plan on getting one myself. Just one thing I have to ask on this pistol is the recoil rod spring. Is it a single or a double spring????
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Single. (stupid short post character limit!)
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09-22-2021, 03:21 PM
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Just got my 9mm EZ
He all - was wondering if there was any consensus on the best red dot mounted sight for the 9ez?
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09-23-2021, 04:47 PM
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Does anyone have a problem with the grip safety? I handled one at my LGS and half the time it wouldn't fire due to the grip safety not depressed enough. I grip my guns high but it seems to work better on the EZ9 in my grip is not so high. If it had a memory bump, like on a 1911, it would be better.
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09-23-2021, 05:20 PM
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I found the first day that I had to work on my grip a bit to get the safety off but have not had a problem now for over a year. Once you get what you need practice and it will be a moot point.
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I have very long fingers, so a proper grip and a good finger placement on the trigger is not possible for me. I could not get consistant grip to dis engage the GS and still get proper trigger control, so I sold the gun.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Norseman
Congratulations on your new S&W purchase.
I just wanted to look at the EZ 9mm but our Local Gun Shop
was out, they appear to be popular.
They did have the EZ 380, so I looked at it. Very nice. Easy
to operate, I liked it. Point/aimed comfortably.
I think you made the right decision on getting the 9mm.
Please give a Range Report when you try it out.
The Best to you and your Endeavors.
My Circa 2008 Ruger SR1911 45ACP, only big bore Semi
Auto I got.
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Wonder when Smith will come out with a .45 E-Z?
They always come out with the smaller calibers first so that the guys that really only want a .45 will buy a 9 first out of frustration, then buy a .45 later when they come out. That way you buy two guns instead of one.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DOUBLESHOT
Does anyone have a problem with the grip safety? I handled one at my LGS and half the time it wouldn't fire due to the grip safety not depressed enough. I grip my guns high but it seems to work better on the EZ9 in my grip is not so high. If it had a memory bump, like on a 1911, it would be better.
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I have maybe 350 rounds thru my EZ9 and have yet to have any issues with (or even thought about) the grip safety. Works flawlessly for me, noting I have thousands of rounds thru my full size MP and my PC Shield and the transition between them and the EZ isnt something that I even worry about.
That said, I do have to catch myself when cleaning as the grip safety is not to be used during take down and reassembly. Just an fyi if you dont have one yet.
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I picked one up at mt LGS yesterday. Heading to the range to fire it today!
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I like my 9EZ a lot. Had to learn my grip with my 80 yo hands because of grip safety.. but now it's automatic.
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My wife wants to pick up one of the 9mms to replace the .380 EZ she’s currently carrying.
When she bought hers there weren’t any being made in 9mm.
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