Shield vs Shield EZ 9

[rvforever]

Als Sporting Goods in Logan, Utah has the new 9EZ in stock and has a very good price on it. I got mine yesterday.

 

[markmiela]

Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield EZ vs M&P 9 Shield size comparison | Handgun Hero

Good comparison.


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[Shield 9 WV]

Smith & Wesson M&P 380 Shield EZ vs M&P 9 M2.0 Shield size comparison | Handgun Hero

Here is a comparison

That is a handy little website! Bookmarked, and thanks.

 

[Execpro]

Looked at one today at the LGS. I sold the shield 1.0 due to arthritis in my hands and picked up a 6 round j frame size 38 revolver.
I really like the new 9mm EZ and plan to pick one up soon. The slide is so (Pardon the pun) EZ to rack. There are a number of YouTube videos out on It already.
In regards to the 380 issues alluded to. The 380ez can be ammo sensitive.There is a lot of info on line as to why a gun stovepipes and has ejection problems. Most have to do with ammo and limp wresting. Price at my LGS was $445.
UPDATE: Got a 9mm EZ on 12/21. Took it home and cleaned/oiled before I go to the range.
Can rack the slide with 2 fingers and NEVER had a mag that loaded SO easily! Great grip angle, well balanced, feels really good in the hand. Got it for $399.99 out the door! LGS was having a sale.

Be SAFE and Shoot Often!

 

[500Hubcap]

Since it's hammer fired, does it have re-strike capability (get 2nd try on misfire)?

 

[CB3]

Since it's hammer fired, does it have re-strike capability (get 2nd try on misfire)?

My understanding is the hammer is cocked by the slide retracting, so no, it doesn’t have DAO trigger actuated cocking. It is a single action trigger that only drops the hammer, not cocks it.

 

[Maddmax]

I have just got the new 9 Shield EZ. I also have the 380EZ and had the original Shield 9. Both the 380 and 9 EZs are larger than the Shield. The new 9 is slightly larger than the 380.

I agree. Got mine a couple days ago and have both 380 & 9 EZ. 9 isn't much longer (1/8"-1/4" ??) Slide is heavier/thicker. But side by side just looking, they look almost the same. Comes with or with-out a thumb safety.

I'd venture to say, anyone that likes the size and feel of the EZ 380 but would like a little more caliber/power will love the EZ9. Nice size grip for some one with smaller hands and easy to rack the slide. It racks WAAAAAY easier than the smaller 9 Shield.

 

[ken158]

I think you may be confused about the two firearms. The Shield is in 9mm, .40 or .45 in Gen1 or two versions. The Shield EZ is only in .380 and is a whole different animal. I have handled and shot an EZ that a woman had in one of my classes. They are a medium sized semi auto with a grip safety. Their claim to fame is the fact that the slide is extremely easy to rack compared to other .380's and .9mm pistols. All I have read about them is that they run well and are accurate. I do believe that the early ones had some issues with the mags and that this has been corrected.

A LGS received 10 of the new EZ 9’s yesterday. Upon a quick examination, I was not impressed. The trigger was horrible, the slide was no easier then a Shield and it appeared to be larger overall then a Shield. There was also a manual safety but I believe another version is being produced without the safety.

 

[trikerdon]

From all the reviews I have seen or watch everyone says the trigger is great. They measured it as a smooth 4.5 lbs. They also say the slide is easy to operate. The slide is larger because of the pressure is more than the .380.

 

[Broke Hoss]

I brought home a 9mm Shield today (merry Xmas to me), but the wife seemed to like it. With her advanced arthritis I may have to look at one of the EZ models for her.

 

[kbm6893]

A LGS received 10 of the new EZ 9’s yesterday. Upon a quick examination, I was not impressed. The trigger was horrible, the slide was no easier then a Shield and it appeared to be larger overall then a Shield. There was also a manual safety but I believe another version is being produced without the safety.

Huh? The regular Shield has a very difficult to rack slide. Not for me, but certainly takes an effort. Lots of posts on here over the years complaining about it. While the 9MM EZ isn’t quite as easy as the .380 version, it is far lighter than the regular Shield. And the trigger felt fine to me. It’s a mass produced striker fired Plastic pistol, not a tuned 1911.

I’ll eventually get one. I see they put some sort of a dimple in the magazine. Jerry Miculek comments on it. Says it’s to prevent rounds from moving forward in the magazine. Guess S&W finally admitted there’s an issue with the .380 stove-piping. Maybe they’ll design new .380 mags and exchange the old mags for the new style.

 

[D.L.Quick]

KBM, I like your last sentence but old saying comes to mind,"Wish in one and ---- in the other, see which fills up first". Quick

 

[Santa Fe Ranger]

I had a Shield Ver 2.0 9mm and replaced it with the Shield 9mm EZ model. Unfortunately, for my concealed setup, I decided that the larger size just wasn't working for me and returned it and got my old regular Shield back. I will say that the trigger on the EZ 9mm was VERY GOOD. Much better than the trigger on my regular Shield. Also, the rear sight is adjustable on the EZ model with an Allen wrench. I just preferred the size of the original Shield 9mm for everyday carry.