Posted May 29, 2019 8:00 pm by Comments

By Graham Baates

S&W Performance Center Shield EZ 380 by Graham Baates
S&W Performance Center Shield EZ 380 by Graham Baates

U.S.A. – -(Ammoland.com)- Before we understand the Performance Center Shield EZ it’s necessary to look at the base model. The Shield EZ .380 is the pistol many wanted but few asked for. They didn’t ask because either they didn’t know they wanted it or because their voice was drowned out by the mainstream of the industry. A pistol that is incredibly easy to rack, easy to load, and easy to shoot. The intent wasn’t to make the latest and greatest “should have won a military contract” gun, it was to create a pistol for those who perhaps need one the most; first-time buyers and those of lesser physical stature and shooting discipline.

By building the Shield EZ 380 with the browning action instead of straight blowback Smith & Wesson was able to use a lighter slide and softer recoil spring. As a result the EZ is incredibly easy to rack. Toss in a reassuring grip safety, clear sights, and magazines that have those nifty loading pegs like a .22lr magazine does and it’s understandable how Smith & Wesson came to the naming …Read the Rest

Source:: AmmoLand

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