EZ 380/ Laser Cartridge Question

suzanlyn · Dec 22, 2023

I recently bought a second Smith and Wesson EZ 380. Same gun different color. I use an iTarget Pro for dry fire practice. With the first EZ 380 I had no problem whatsoever with the cartridge. With the new EZ 380 the cartridge will not fit. I have removed the o-ring and oiled, still cartridge will not fit the gun.

Any suggestions? Is it possible there is that much differential in the size of the barrels?

Thank you so much any direction.

gun1 · Dec 23, 2023

Interesting conundrum.

On a side note, I have heard the iTarget advertised and have been tempted to get something like that. I just havent gone down that road yet.

As to the gun/fitment issue - I can't imagine there being a difference between the two. Do you have the specific product codes/SKU's for the pistols in question?

I have several 9mm's and 380's that all rack a bit differently - different slide configurations and spring tensions. However, the bores are all comparable per matching caliber. I use Sap Caps for some trigger practice and getting the Snap Cap, for example, to lock in the chamber in my Bodyguard 380 is harder than my Shield 380 EZ. That isn't a question of the bore, its the slide, spring, and latch. I guess I never really thought about it being an "issue", more of just getting to know each. Neither has an issue with live fire in this regard - live rounds cycle in and out of the chamber just fine.

MikeNV · Dec 23, 2023

Yes, your issue with the same cartridge not fitting in one of your 380's is a head scratcher. It could be a tolerance stack up issue between the two guns and the cartridge. I would try a different cartridge - yours may be on the high end of the tolerance band.

Edit: Wanted to add one thing, try cambering and ejecting a few live rounds from a magazine (rack it carefully a few times, finger away from the trigger). If it functions OK, it's probably not your gun.

I'll say I'm also a big fan of dry fire practicing. I've tried several brands of cartridges and settled on the Quantum XG's by G-Sight. I've found them to be very accurate doing rotation tests. I have them in both 9mm and 380 ACP. I only have one 380 EZ and have had no issues with cartridge fit, but have 5 9mm's with no fit issues either.

G-Sight has a nice free phone app for recording your shot groups too. The cartridges have come down considerable in price lately - I see it for $28.99 on Amazon.

suzanlyn · Dec 24, 2023

Thanks for the information. I have loaded the live round with no issue at all. We had talked about ordering a second 380 laser round and will purchase the one suggested. We have several 380s so will put it to good use either way.

Definitely a first world problem.

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