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Before I read the press release, I wrote this gun off as useless. To me, it was just a bodyguard designed to look like an M&P Shield. Not to mention, I have a hidden apathy towards any gun chambered in 380 Auto.
However, after actually taking the time to read the press release, I concluded that this gun was designed specifically for my ex-girlfriend. More specifically, every woman who could care less about guns but understands the importance of having one, again, my ex-girlfriend.
So while I call her to tell her, I finally found a gun she might actually like, you all can check out the press release. Also, let me know what you all think, do you all think there is a market for a gun like the M&P 380 Shield EZ or am I just being a sexist, misogynistic, pig for assuming this is a perfect gun for women who don’t have 3gun aspirations but want a gun for protection?
Press Release Below……..
M&P® Introduces M&P380 Shield™ EZ™ Pistol
New M&P380 Shield EZ pistol features easy-to-rack slide, easy to load magazine
SPRINGFIELD, Mass., (February 5, 2018) – Smith & Wesson Corp. today announced the addition of the new M&P380 Shield EZ pistol to the company’s market-leading M&P Shield pistol series. Built for personal protection and every-day carry, the M&P380 Shield EZ is chambered in .380 AUTO and is designed to be easy to use, featuring an easy-to-rack slide, easy-to-load magazine, and easy-to-clean design.
Jan Mladek, General Manager of M&P and S&W Brands, said, “When we set out to design the M&P380 Shield EZ pistol, our goal was to deliver an all-around, easy to use personal protection pistol – from loading and carrying, to shooting andcleaning. Throughout the development process, we focused on key areas that customers told us were important- the ease of racking the slide and loading the magazine. With that in mind, we reduced the amount of force required to rack the slide, and developed a magazine that is both easy and efficient to load. We have incorporated both of these new features into the M&P380 Shield EZ pistol, allowing consumers of all statures and strengths the opportunity to own, comfortably practice with, and effectively utilize this exciting new pistol. The new M&P380 Shield EZ pistol provides an easy-to-use personal protection option for both first-time shooters and experienced handgunners alike.”
Built for personal and home protection, the new M&P380 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. The M&P380 Shield EZ pistol ships with two 8 round magazines that include a load assist button for quick, easy loading, as well as a picatinny-style equipment rail to accommodate accessories. The pistol also features an optimal M&P pistol 18-degree grip angle for a natural point of aim, white-dot front and adjustable white-dot rear sights, and a light, crisp trigger with an MSRP of $399.
The M&P380 Shield EZ pistol has begun shipping, and will be widely available at firearms dealers across the nation by the end of February 2018.
M&P380 Shield EZ pistol features include:
Easy-to-Use Design
- Easy-to-rack slide for trouble-free manipulation
- Tapered rear slide serrations, providing an easy-to-grasp surface
- Easy-to-load magazine design with load assist button for quick, easy loading
Superior Performance
- One-piece, single action trigger for crisp trigger pull with tactile and audible trigger reset
- Windage- adjustable, white dot rear sight
- M2.0 enhanced grip texture optimized to size and .380 AUTO recoil
Superior Controls
- Tactile loaded chamber indicator to both see and feel if a round is in the chamber
- Reversible magazine release that’s easily adjusted for left or right hand operation
- Available with ambidextrous manual thumb safety
Available NOW!!
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