Bigborgel
Member
I just bought a new EZ, Model 2, can anyone tell me the differences between it and the Model 1? Thanks.
Shield EZ- diffs in Mod. 1 and Mod. 2?
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Where are you "hearing" your information?
Please post a link to any reference of a Model 1.0 M&P Shield 380 EZ that was ever available for purchase... I'll wait...
I totally agree. My EZ shoots point of aim and has never malfunctioned. Hope I never need it but if that day arrives - totally confident it will go bang.
Silly me, thinking a new gun would come out as a Model 1, Model 2 it is, as I said it really doesn't matter. I'm going to introduce my first-born as my "second child". The reference to an 18* grip angle came off of a Youtube video from one of the numerous unboxing videos. Why am I being attacked for an otherwise innocent question?
Don't let anybody get to you,
When the M&P pistol was introduced S&W made a big deal over the fact their pistols have an 18° grip angle which they took from the 1911 platform. I suspect this was to differentiate themselves from their closest competitor at that time the Glock and it's 22° angle which many people do not like. I would guess that is what the youtube video was addressing.
Go shoot your great gun.
Well, went to the range this AM, I shot 50 rounds of 95 gr. Federal ammo. What a great gun to shoot! I traded in my Sig P232 (blowback design) for this one, and it's wonderful. Recoil barely exceeds my .22 pistols. I also shot my Sig P238, which is just a bit snappier than the EZ.
JNewell
Member
Great gun indeed. I bought it partly to use for trigger training. I think of it as a centerfire .22. It's also a great next step for novice shooters after a .22. Oh - and yes, it's a great gun for its target market.
I never owned a P230/P232, but did own a PPK. Talk about snappy - considering its size and chambered cartridge, it was actually not a terribly pleasant pistol to shoot. The 380EZ clearly got a lot of design and engineering work, and I think they succeeded.
I never owned a P230/P232, but did own a PPK. Talk about snappy - considering its size and chambered cartridge, it was actually not a terribly pleasant pistol to shoot. The 380EZ clearly got a lot of design and engineering work, and I think they succeeded.
Ranger17
Member
Well for what it is worth, I noticed on the SW product page that the EZ is listed with no numerical designation; but the PC versions showed as 2.0’s.
All Firearms | Smith & Wesson
All Firearms | Smith & Wesson
Yes, but this specific EZ page indicates the original is a Model 2.0 in the Overview and on the photo of the gun itself...
M&P(R) 380 SHIELD™ EZ(R) | Smith & Wesson
I think the confusion in all of this is the terms "Model 1" and "Model 2," which sound like some kind of modification or change.
When S&W brought out the M2.0 series (which they never called the "Model 2") the new models were distinguished from the previous versions by adding "M2.0" to the nomenclature. The Shield 380 EZ was always built on the M2.0 frame, although they never added "M2.0," probably because there never was a previous version. For some reason, when the Performance Center EZ came out, they decided to add "M2.0" to the already ridiculously long "Performance Center® M&P®380 SHIELD™ EZ® M2.0™"
Makes you glad they didn't stamp all that down the slide...
Yep, but "M2.0" is actually printed on the slide of the original EZ as is the rest of the "M&P 380 Shield EZ" name...
Right. But it was never called a Model 1 or Model 2. People who use that terminology confuse the discussion.
And, really...a Performance Center EZ?
Yep, I agree!
I don't get it. I've got hundreds of rounds through my EZ; I use it as a trainer for new shooters. Never had a stovepipe. I have the thumb safety model, which has the S&W voluntary recall/upgrade/fix for the safety. Wonder if that's a factor.
trikerdon
US Veteran
I love the EZ. I carry it every day in an IWB holster at the 4 O'clock position. I don't have a "print" problem and to me it isn't heavy, half the time I forget it is on my side. I have never had a stove-pipe and the grip safety does not hurt my hand. I use Precision one ammo 90 Gr. HP/XTP. And I sold my original EZ and purchased the Performance Center one.
