New Shield 380 EZ... Nope. Junk.

[Rastoff]

They put a rail on the 380 but not the other 2.0 Shields, really?

This was kind of my thought as well, but I don't think S&W is crazy.

They seem to use each rendition of the M&P as a platform to try something new. Notice that the Shield 45 came out with a more aggressive grip texture before any other M&P had it. I'm sure due to positive reviews, they added that same texture to the 2.0 line.

The .380EZ has some nice features. I like the tapered slide at the back. This should make it easier to rack without catching on stuff. I would like to see that added to the rest of the M&Ps.

 

[Targets Guy]

Picked up and handled my first .380EZ. Felt and looked much like the MP-22 compact. It sure racks nice, I'll give it that.

 

[Rastoff]

It sure racks nice, I'll give it that.

People say that about the .380Auto guns a lot. It's true because the recoil spring is so light.

The real question is, how does it shoot?

 

[oldiesradio1560]

Rastoff, Please read my post on my Range Report Revolver guy on the .380 M&P Shield EZ. It should answers a lot of your questions.

 

[crracer_712]

Since it's a longer barrel than the shield 9, I assume they put the rail under there since there is sufficient room. The pistol is .6" longer than the shield 9.

 

[crracer_712]

Forgot to mention I ordered one..... Have one coming with no safety. Was gonna wait to see how others got along with them, but as with the Shield 9, I couldn't wait. And I love my Shield 9.

 

[Jessie]

There's a market, or there probably wouldn't be the gun.
I don't care for a single shot shotgun, but there's a lot of them floating around too.
If it doesn't apply to you, it just doesn't apply.

 

[ancient-one]

Has anyone that is running them down actually handled and shot one?

 

[oldiesradio1560]

ancient-one, I've had my .380 M&P Shield EZ
for a week now and I took her to the range last Saturday as well as concealed carrI'd her for the last week. The .380 Shield EZ is a Great Gun!!! I have two posts on her "Revolver guy wants to buy .380 Shield EZ. And "Range Report Revolver guy brought the .380 Shield EZ. Read and enjoy.

 

[Westie1]

If and when S&W submits this this for approval, and Cal DOJ puts it on the roster, will be getting one for the wife. She's had 2 surgeries on her right hand, so slide racking isn't all that easy for her. Taught her the push/pull method, but it's still a bit of a struggle.

 

[Rastoff]

If and when S&W submits this this for approval, and Cal DOJ puts it on the roster, will be getting one for the wife.

Sorry to enlighten you, but this will NEVER be on the list. In fact, no new handgun will EVER be added.

You see, CA requires that any new gun added to the list has to have microstamping technology. Since this technology is not used by ANY manufacturer, no pistol can be added. In fact, S&W told CA in no uncertain terms that they will not make any attempt to add this "feature" to any of their pistols.

So, don't bother waiting, it's not coming.

 

[rangemeister]

Seems like a good idea for some, and not intended for everyone. My wife has has much difficulty with most semi-autos and is double whammied by being recoil sensitive. I will be looking for one of these and reading posted range reports.

 

[smoothshooter]

Why!? This is the gun NOBODY asked for. Especially with a grip safety. Sorry, but nope. Keep ot.

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Perhaps nobody asked for one before,

But they will certainly be asking for them now.
Lots of them.

 

[smoothshooter]

If and when S&W submits this this for approval, and Cal DOJ puts it on the roster, will be getting one for the wife. She's had 2 surgeries on her right hand, so slide racking isn't all that easy for her. Taught her the push/pull method, but it's still a bit of a struggle.

You need to move.

 

[smoothshooter]

ancient-one, I've had my .380 M&P Shield EZ
for a week now and I took her to the range last Saturday as well as concealed carrI'd her for the last week. The .380 Shield EZ is a Great Gun!!! I have two posts on her "Revolver guy wants to buy .380 Shield EZ. And "Range Report Revolver guy brought the .380 Shield EZ. Read and enjoy.

Why refer to a gun as " her "?
What's wrong with " it "?

 

[smoothshooter]

with the size of the thing according to the specs on S&W website, you might as well get a 9mm. That and for the likes of me, I can't figure out why they put a grip safety on a striker fired pistol the size of a regular shield?

Did S&W website get hacked? is this for real or a joke?

Not real crazy about the grip safety myself.
Since the slide spring is so light, I wonder if there will be feeding issues with anything but " perfect " ammo?

 

[OLDSTER]

Ordered one from my LGS after fondling one that had already been sold. Can't wait. This discussion can continue ad-nauseam; Smith and Wesson has nailed it for us seniors.

 

[LVSteve]

Ordered one from my LGS after fondling one that had already been sold. Can't wait. This discussion can continue ad-nauseam; Smith and Wesson has nailed it for us seniors.

Will you miss the fireball from the Tokarev in your avatar?

 

[crracer_712]

I had ordered mine from grabagun. When I went to find one, my main online sources were all out, so I signed up for email notification upon new inventory. Frangible sent the email. I checked it, there were two in stock when I checked. Bought it, then it showed one. An hour later it showed out of stock. Mine should arrive at my ffl probably tomorrow or Wednesday, already got tracking info.

 

[OLDSTER]

Will you miss the fireball from the Tokarev in your avatar?

Gotta love the fireball and the big BOOM from the Tok Fun range gun