New S&W 9mm

[Robbins290]

Looks like s&w is putting out a new pistol. To me it looks like a double stack shield EZ.

 

[trackskippy]

Seems like there is a market for it these days.

The "High capacity, Micro Compact" kind of made me giggle. Kind of like....Jumbo Shrimp.

 

[Ethan Verity]

I was hoping for a double stack Bodyguard 380 to compete with the Ruger LCP Max.

Looks like a nice addition to the EZ series though. I know several people who have a heck of a time racking the slide on my 9mm Shield, but could handle one of these without issue.

 

[sevt_chevelle]

What a stupid name.

 

[sparkyv]

You said it, brother!

What a stupid name.

 

[LeftyRed]

I was hoping for a double stack Bodyguard 380 to compete with the Ruger LCP Max. .

Me too!

 

[unclenunzie]

Hammer fired single action with grip and thumb safeties, and double stack. It will sell, EZ.

 

[Smaug]

What does it offer over a Shield EZ or Shield +?

 

[bannockburn]

Smaug

What does it offer over a Shield EZ or Shield +?

More capacity over the 8 round Shield EZ (Equalizer comes with 10, 13, and 15 round mags), and a single action only trigger with a manual thumb safety. Also the slide is cut for optics.

 

[Smaug]

What a stupid name.

Could be worse. SA calls one of their guns "Operator". I bet the prosecution lawyers LOVE that! Ronin (wandering samurai with no lord or master) is bad too.

At least "Equalizer" implies a fellow wants to be on common footing with a perp, not that he's some kind of warrior looking for something to shoot.

I had to stop buying Joe Rocket branded motorcycle gear as I got no mercy from the cops when accidentally speeding.

 

[Smaug]

Smaug


More capacity over the 8 round Shield EZ (Equalizer comes with 10, 13, and 15 round mags), and a single action only trigger with a manual thumb safety. Also the slide is cut for optics.

Thanks!

The gun actually seems pretty good. Kind of an (internal) SA alternative to a Shield +.

I'm not a big fan of those deep slide serrations; seems like they'd want to catch on clothing during the draw.

 

[TarDevil]

Oh, wonder if those mags are compatible with the Shield Plus?

 

[unclenunzie]

seems to use the same mags.

Comes with (3) Magazines: 10, 13, and 15 Round. Accessory magazines available: 10 Round Magazine SKU 3014410 13 Round Magazine SKU 3014411 15 Round Magazine SKU 3015890

 

[dweis]

Its specs fall right between the Ruger Security 9 and the Compact version (my EDC). I think the name is awful. I can hear the prosecutor now: “why did you buy a gun named the Equalizer.” I’ll not even consider the pistol because of the grip safety. I carried a M1911 in Nam. It jammed once. I could not fire the pistol. Fortunately it was doing range time not in a firefight.

 

[Kleanbore]

From what I see, I like it.

No problem with the name.

 

[Ethan Verity]

Good review video on it:

 

[tactikel]

Looks to have: better trigger, better sights, better safety, and 5 more rounds than my Gen1 Shield.
Depending on price I’m on board.

 

[Buckeye63]

 

[Spats McGee]

Oh, wonder if those mags are compatible with the Shield Plus?

If they are, those 15-rounders are going to be awfully popular with Shield Plus owners (like me).

 

[TarDevil]

If they are, those 15-rounders are going to be awfully popular with Shield Plus owners (like me).

Truth!!

 

[bannockburn]

I will wait a bit before I delve into this new gun but it definitely looks to be very promising!

 

[Kleanbore]

As an EZ owner, I am extremely impressed by the new one.

 

[JeeperCreeper]

I wonder what the marketing department options for names were with playing off of EZ.

EquiliZer
pEZ dispenser
killer beEZ
bEZt pistol ever

 

[unclenunzie]

"M&P Shield Plus EZ" was probably too much

The name is a bit goofy but is equal to the task. I think it will sell very well, especially to people who want one of those micro 9s but don't like strikers.

 

[cnj]

I wonder if they will release a version chambered in 380ACP. If they DO release one in 380, I sure hope they spend the time and $$ to fix the reliability issues of the original EZ in 380. If so, I'll get one for the wife.