SMITH & WESSON M&P 9 SHIELD EZ M2.0

Overview

SMITH & WESSON M&P 9 SHIELD EZ M2.0 - 9MM LUGER , ONE MAGAZIINE - 8 ROUNDS, BARREL 3.67 "For those looking for a compact, lightweight 9mm pistol that's easy to load, easy to rack and shoot and loaded with safety features, the M&P 9 Shield EZ is the pistol you've been asking for.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. The "EZ" nickname perfectly describes these models for the intended customer.The Shield EZ has several active and passive safeties to prevent an accidental discharge. There is an optional frame- mounted thumb safety lever that's ambidextrous. This lever is well- located, intuitive and easy to engage or deactivate. The thumb safety does not lock the slide so the gun can be loaded with the safety engaged.The second safety feature is one that has been eliminated on all but a few modern handguns: a grip safety. Grip safeties have been around since 1887 when they first appeared on the S&W Safety Hammerless revolver, also nicknamed the "Lemon Squeezer." A grip safety also appeared in 1908 when John Browning integrated one to the backstrap of the Colt Vest Pocket pistol. The intent of the grip safety is to prevent the gun from firing unless the safety is intentionally deactivated with a proper grip. The Shield EZ in .380 ACP and 9mm both use a polymer grip safety lever on the pistol's backstrap. It disengages as soon as the web of the hand presses against back of the grip. From our evaluation of both models, it is virtually impossible to grip the Shield EZ without actuating the long grip safety, which means that it doesn't interfere with using the handgun. The presence of the safety is not something that we noticed when testing these pistols.The Shield EZ also uses a passive internal mechanism to ensure that the striker does penetrate the firing pin hole unless the trigger is pulled. As the trigger is pulled, the transfer bar's disconnector sweeps and pushes up on an interrupting safety plunger, only then allowing the firing pin to pass by it.Manufacturer: SMITH & WESSONModel: M&P 9 SHIELD EZ M2.0Caliber: 9MMMagazines: ONE - 8 RDSSights: Three white dot; post (front), drift adj. notch (rear)Weight: 18.5 OZOverall Length: 6.7"Barrel Length: 3.67"SERIAL NUMBER: NJP7085SKU NUMBER: DJ1031708