Holster for Shield EZ 9mm

[Craig_AR]

Can anyone confirm that the form of the new Shield 9mm EZ is the same as that of the Shield 9mm? That is, will a holster shaped for the Shield 9mm be just right for an EZ 9mm?

Thanks.

 

[zaitcev]

Can anyone confirm that the form of the new Shield 9mm EZ is the same as that of the Shield 9mm? That is, will a holster shaped for the Shield 9mm be just right for an EZ 9mm?

Absolutely not, the shape is not even similar.

The "Shield" moniker as applied to the EZ is a form of marketing fraud. These guns have absolutely nothing to do with the well-established line of actual Shields. The 380EZ is based on the frame of M&P 22 Compact, and will fit its holsters. However, the 9EZ is significantly wider. So, although it looks identical to 380EZ in side pictures, it will not fit any other holster (unless it's a universal holster like UM-84).

 

[Craig_AR]

Absolutely not, the shape is not even similar.

Thank you. This is exactly what I needed to know. My brother has a new EZ 9mm and will be looking for holster(s).
Coincidentally, a gun counter clerk at Academy gave me a similar answer just yesterday. He said the EZ 9mm is closer to an M&P than to the Shield.