SMITH & WESSON M&P 380 SHIELD EZ - $401.99.

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.

8-Round Crisp, light trigger with tactile and audible trigger reset. Includes (2) Easy to Load 8-Round M&P380 Shield magazines. Grip safety - grip pistol to fire.

18.5 oz. Micro compact pistol. Available in Stainless Steel – Armornite® durable corrosion resistant finish. Built for personal protection and every-day carry. 18.5 oz.

380 ammo will cost you over $0.85/round. The trend continues with self-defense ammo as well. HST hollow points in Federal 9mm will cost you about $1/round, while .

380 is certainly not equal to the 9mm in overall performance. The 9mm is a heavier cartridge. It offers a large case, more powder, and heavier bullets - meaning it will generally penetrate deeper and expand better than the . 380 ACP.

The Smith & Wesson M&P shield EZ slide. The handgun, chambered currently in either 9x19 or . 380 ACP, were designed to be easy to rack the slide. Hence the name, “EZ slide” check out your local gun store, see if you can get your hands on one.

“EZ” means that the pistol is easy to load. Hand most handguns to someone of small or weak stature, particularly someone with arthritic hands, and you'll see them struggle to rack the slide fully.

380 ACP is still popular today for concealed carry in small, sub-compact pistols. Small and lightweight, these pistols generally weigh around eight to 13 ounces and have a capacity of six to eight rounds.

380 ACP. Capacity: 6 rounds. Overall Length: 5.94 inches. Barrel Length: 3.25 inches.

Smith & Wesson M&P Shield EZ 380 Specs Barrel: 3.675 in. OAL/Height/Width: 6.7/4.7/1.45 (at safety) in.

9mm and . 380 ACP cartridges - both popular choices for self-defense rounds - have the same diameter, but a 9mm round is longer. The . 380 ACP round is cheaper and easier to handle and conceal, while the 9mm is more powerful overall.