As Smith & Wesson claimed, the pistol was very easy to rack. The magazines were very easy to load, too, thanks to a load-assist tab on the side that allows you to push down the magazine spring. Easy to rack, easy to load: Smith & Wesson's new M&P9 Shield EZ. It was also quite an accurate pistol.

What makes the Shield EZ different from every other Shield is the action itself. Unlike the rest of the lineup, the EZ is an internal hammer fired pistol. The hammer fired operation is the key component to reducing the felt slide tension by about half.

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The 380 EZ's Grip Safety In place of a grip safety, most of the other M&P pistols have a two-piece trigger. This is what makes the gun drop safe. Without it, if the gun were to fall and hit the ground on the back of the slide, the inertia could essentially pull the trigger and make the gun fire.

It certainly does! The Shield is very light, compact, easily concealed and, most importantly, it's an extremely reliable gun produced by a trusted firearms manufacturer. On the other hand, the M&P Shield most probably isn't the best 9mm carry gun.

One nice thing about the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus is that with the 13-round magazine, you do get a full grip on the firearm, which helps with recoil control.

The Performance Center M&P Shield is designed with concealed carry in mind. The single-stack frame's comfortable and discrete, with great aesthetics and awesome reliability. If you're looking for a pocket pistol, this isn't for you, but if you want something that has your back without breaking it, the M&P Shield is it.

The EZ series is not a me-too concept. It's been difficult to find a defensive semiauto that is this easy for people of all ages and strength to manipulate and shoot. The EZ is arguably the best design for shooters with these concerns. It is easy to load, easy to rack, easy to manipulate safely and easy to shoot.

Built for personal and home protection, the new M&P9 Shield EZ pistol is the latest addition to the M&P M2. 0™ family and features an 8+1 round capacity and a 3.675” barrel.

While the M&P is replete with safeties, they are all passive devices that are deactivated simply by pulling the trigger.

DESCRIPTION OF THE HAZARD: Smith & Wesson has identified a condition where the trigger bar pin could damage the lower trigger in certain M&P Shields in a way that may affect the functionality of the drop safety feature of the firearm, potentially allowing the pistol to discharge if it is dropped.

Built for personal and home protection, the new M&P9 Shield EZ pistol is the latest addition to the M&P M2. 0™ family and features an 8+1 round capacity and a 3.675” barrel.