Purchased our first one in a 380 for my girlfriend. Wanted a little extra bling so we went with the one from the custom shop. My hands are bad enough that I couldn’t make the palm safety work on the ez but the custom shop one has a bigger palm safety! I was able to work hers fine. Just received my 9 mm from the custom shop and absolutely love it!!! For people with severe arthritis it’s a must! Highly recommend!!!
I'm 56 years old. I made my very first firearm purchase today. Due to a lack of hand strength and an issue with my left shoulder, selecting the EZ was a no Brainer. Due to laws and regulations I was not able to bring the weapon home today. I look forward to watching more videos to learn all I need to know about my firearm.
I’m 58 and also have limited hand strength. I got the EZ in 380 and love it…it’s everybody’s favorite to shoot when I take it to the range…these guns are a pure pleasure.
PEZ dispenser! That’s exactly how I described it lol. I just ordered this gun - thought I wanted the 380 but couldn’t find it anywhere so got the 9mm. Glad to see this positive review as I was nervous about the slide on the 9 not being as easy as the 380. Thank you!
Watched this after I got one. I did not pay attention on the break down instructions. I totally messed that up. I thought it broke down like most other guns. Big time wrong. You nailed it on exactly what you need to do. Any one reading this please pay attention. Do not grip that grip safety. It is such a natural way to hold the gun that can easily be overlooked. Same thing with the spring. Has to be inserted exactly like this young lady said. If you don’t the ez pistol turns into a nightmare. I know. I did not and it was hell to get it back together. Great instruction !
thank you for the size comparison with the glock 42! sometimes just going off of the measurements you see online, it's hard to picture the difference in size and I was specifically looking for the size comparison between those two pistols.
I have a few handguns but this is my new edc. I love this gun a lot I got it originally for my wife and my kid to shoot but I loved it so much I kept it and bought them a new one.
Thorough review, thanks. In my opinion, you don't have to have weak hand strength or be a new shooter to enjoy the more pleasant experience of shooting the EZ models. I've carried a gen 1 shield for several years, but I like shooting the ez more, and have no problems with hand strength. Both are great choices for every level of shooter.
Just got this for my wife. She loves it. Keep making those vids. You did a good job. Audio could use a little work but all your info was great. Subbed.
I'm using a Holosun 507K. I ended up buying one to try out on a CZ and loved it. The battery lasts forever it seems, and the sight picture is pretty comparable to the more high dollar RMRs. I definitely recommend it if you're on a budget. Best bang for your buck. Sig recently came out with a new one also, the romeo zero. I haven't personally tried it out yet, but it's been getting good reviews.
Why is it a “beginner” pistol? It shoots as well as other high quality pistols. The fact that the slide is easy to rack does not make it a beginner gun.
It's not so much due to how it shoots. It's considered a beginner pistol because of it's ease of use, and plethora of safety features. It's great for any shooter at any skill level, and S&W even offer a performance center version. I should have pointed that out in the video. I'm still new at reviews and try to research them quite a bit before creating the videos.
I agree. I have several handguns including two other 9s and I just bought an EZ9. It goes “bang” and sends a 9mm bullet where I point it, the same as my Walther and Sig. “Beginner” sounds like a toy. It’s hardly that.
Looks like very practical easy to use handgun, my only concern is a grip safety?......it seems like it could be a problematic in real self defense split second decision situations? Thank you for the informative review.
I’m a panicked situation, it’s common to death grip the pistol. so I wouldn’t be extremely concerned about it. On the other hand I tend to have a lighter grip when I shoot and have found it to be a bit irritating when it doesn’t engage. I have to make a conscious effort to remember to squeeze more firm than with my other pistols.
Nice video...1 suggestion, you need more light behind you or wear a lighter color shirt. The firearm kind of got lost in the background. I could not see the guide rod demo that were showing....Thanks for the info!
Thanks for the helpful tips. I’m new to the videos so, I’ll definitely try brighter everything next time. My camera equipment is also kinda terrible lol
Considering this as being my first handgun purchase on my 21st birthday. I just want this because I think it looks great, and would fit my hands perfectly. I do grip train, so it should be very easy to operate Originally, I was going with the original m& p shield, but I think I'll choose this instead Also, your house is beautiful! What a dream house
Just make sure the grip safety doesn’t bother you. It’s my only complaint. I tent to have a light grip rather than a death grip, so I need to consciously activate it.
@@bearitallarmstraining8295 There is one at the gun store close to me, I'll go there soon and test it out, I expect it to be alright, but ya never know
I’d like to but they wouldn’t be a good comparison as they are directed towards a different group and skill level of shooters. The EZ is directed towards people with weak hand strength and new shooters. The cz’s are more shoot in any condition and for completion.
@@bearitallarmstraining8295 True, but the comparison might be useful for shooters who cut their teeth on an EZ and want to transition to something more standard. Plus it's a shoe-in clickbaity title: EZ to CZ! 😉 Either way, thanks for that video and for responding!
Just bought this gun for my wife. Haven't received it yet but we are anxious to fire it. However, I was wondering are there other brands of magazines that will fit the EZ? Like a Glock magazine or a Ruger magazine
Great review, but in my experience the EZ that I bought for my wife is great for the range, great to practice for a new shooter, accurate, and is in fact easy to use but I can not recomend it as an edc due to its unreliability. It jams OFTEN and the best I can tell it’s due to the reduced recoil spring that it has to make racking the slide easier. I can put my GLOCK or Beretta 92 in my wife’s hand and never get a failure to feed but with the ez it’s an issue with nearly every mag.
That was the first thing I checked and she was fine. My wife is pretty handy with firearms. I did some work on the mags and it helped a bit, but there is still the occasional random failure. The bottom line is that my wife likes the firearm, and the ease of use gets her out to the range more, so it's a good thing, but I stand by my observation that it is not as reliable as the standard MP or GLOCK. It's simple physics.....the recoil spring that makes it easier to rack, also makes it slightly less reliable. @@wizardofahhhs759
Newbie question here: why is this not a “competition” gun? Are there no categories for production guns of this type or does it have to do with accuracy, barrel length, etc.?
It could be used in competition if you want to. it’s just not optimal. It has a lot of safety features that make it less optimal for competitive use. That and depending upon which competition you’re doing, longer barrels and higher round counts are more desired. I’m sure there’s a competition out there that it would be good for. I’m just not up on all the different competitions that it would be good for. there’s an every day carry competition that it would be good for but I’m not sure what states offer it, etc..
I wondering, would you consider putting a side by side comparison of the performance center 9mm ez to the equalizer 9mm smith an wesson, I'd like to know what your thoughts between the two an how they performed, thinking of getting a equalizer cause of more round capacity for a carry gun,but I love my ez simply easy to reload without a loader by hand quickly an love the trigger on it an shoots well,however I can't seem to put a optic on the slide of my ez where as on the equalizer it's ready to be mounted.
Great review but... you're using the mic on the camera, so if you get more than 4 ft away, I have to crank my audio all the way up. A little wireless mic would make worlds of difference. I just have to remember to turn it down or I'll blow my ear drums out. Ouch.
Read up on backlighting. You had really strong backlighting and when you showed the pistol it was all black because of backlighting. For future reference on reviews you want to avoid backlighting as much as possible.
@@bearitallarmstraining8295 I have a Triumph Bonneville that I am going to do the same thing....I hate leaving out in the Garage and It I don't use it but love it very much...It only has a 100 miles on it and that will be perfect place to store it safe and in good area..! Thanks Al Sautner
That sounds perfect. We drained the oil, but it has a full tank of gas. We looked up how to properly store it and talked with a local motorcycle shop about it. Sounds odd but prevents rust.
Mordalo yeah if you live close by. I’d have to send it to your local FFL and charge shipping if you’re not able to pick it up in person. I don’t mark my guns up as high as the big stores.
I’m not really sure what you mean about “tough girl”, but I’m sorry you didn’t care for the review. I was raised (and live) in the county and around firearms and hunting. I assure you it’s not intentional and will try to be more conscious of it in the future.
Hahaha. I'll take a pretty girl with a gun over a whiny snowflake trying to assign labels in a youtube comment, any day. I guess some people are intimidated by intelligent country girls.
Purchased our first one in a 380 for my girlfriend. Wanted a little extra bling so we went with the one from the custom shop. My hands are bad enough that I couldn’t make the palm safety work on the ez but the custom shop one has a bigger palm safety! I was able to work hers fine. Just received my 9 mm from the custom shop and absolutely love it!!! For people with severe arthritis it’s a must! Highly recommend!!!
I'm 56 years old. I made my very first firearm purchase today. Due to a lack of hand strength and an issue with my left shoulder, selecting the EZ was a no Brainer.
Due to laws and regulations I was not able to bring the weapon home today. I look forward to watching more videos to learn all I need to know about my firearm.
I’m 58 and also have limited hand strength. I got the EZ in 380 and love it…it’s everybody’s favorite to shoot when I take it to the range…these guns are a pure pleasure.
PEZ dispenser! That’s exactly how I described it lol. I just ordered this gun - thought I wanted the 380 but couldn’t find it anywhere so got the 9mm. Glad to see this positive review as I was nervous about the slide on the 9 not being as easy as the 380. Thank you!
I think its just a better gun not just a better beginners gun!
Watched this after I got one. I did not pay attention on the break down instructions. I totally messed that up. I thought it broke down like most other guns. Big time wrong. You nailed it on exactly what you need to do. Any one reading this please pay attention. Do not grip that grip safety. It is such a natural way to hold the gun that can easily be overlooked. Same thing with the spring. Has to be inserted exactly like this young lady said. If you don’t the ez pistol turns into a nightmare. I know. I did not and it was hell to get it back together. Great instruction !
Thanks for pointing this out, and glad I could help!
thank you for the size comparison with the glock 42! sometimes just going off of the measurements you see online, it's hard to picture the difference in size and I was specifically looking for the size comparison between those two pistols.
A couple of months ago I bought the 380 EZ, and tonight I just bought the 9 EZ...
Just bought this firearm. I love it
I've had mine about a month and I love mine also.
I love it!! thank you so much for the detailed operation. I have been looking for a tutorial like this. I subscribed !!!!
I have a few handguns but this is my new edc. I love this gun a lot I got it originally for my wife and my kid to shoot but I loved it so much I kept it and bought them a new one.
Thorough review, thanks.
In my opinion, you don't have to have weak hand strength or be a new shooter to enjoy the more pleasant experience of shooting the EZ models.
I've carried a gen 1 shield for several years, but I like shooting the ez more, and have no problems with hand strength. Both are great choices for every level of shooter.
I agree. I was trying to point out it’s a good option for new shooters and those with weak hands.
Just got this for my wife. She loves it. Keep making those vids. You did a good job. Audio could use a little work but all your info was great. Subbed.
Nice Video! Every thing was shown clearly. Thank you.
Awesome young lady thanks for doing a review I can’t wait to shoot my new 9mm ez
What model of the Crimson Trace sight are you using? Just picked up this gun yesterday. Great video.
I'm using a Holosun 507K. I ended up buying one to try out on a CZ and loved it. The battery lasts forever it seems, and the sight picture is pretty comparable to the more high dollar RMRs. I definitely recommend it if you're on a budget. Best bang for your buck. Sig recently came out with a new one also, the romeo zero. I haven't personally tried it out yet, but it's been getting good reviews.
Well done video, very informative! I like how the choolate lab walking by gives "0" F***s for gunshots! lol
He was an awesome dog. We actually just lost him to bone cancer.
They are family, sorry to hear that. @@bearitallarmstraining8295
Why is it a “beginner” pistol? It shoots as well as other high quality pistols. The fact that the slide is easy to rack does not make it a beginner gun.
It's not so much due to how it shoots. It's considered a beginner pistol because of it's ease of use, and plethora of safety features. It's great for any shooter at any skill level, and S&W even offer a performance center version. I should have pointed that out in the video. I'm still new at reviews and try to research them quite a bit before creating the videos.
I agree. I have several handguns including two other 9s and I just bought an EZ9. It goes “bang” and sends a 9mm bullet where I point it, the same as my Walther and Sig. “Beginner” sounds like a toy. It’s hardly that.
Loved your review. Very good detail and professional. Thanks so very much.
Great Video....I just got this gun. Love it. Good job...!
great review getting the children involved in gun ( more) safety. G 43's no rail lessens being smaller in my view.
Looks like very practical easy to use handgun, my only concern is a grip safety?......it seems like it could be a problematic in real self defense split second decision situations? Thank you for the informative review.
I’m a panicked situation, it’s common to death grip the pistol. so I wouldn’t be extremely concerned about it. On the other hand I tend to have a lighter grip when I shoot and have found it to be a bit irritating when it doesn’t engage. I have to make a conscious effort to remember to squeeze more firm than with my other pistols.
In, not Im * typo
It comes with a thumb safety also. ( ambidextrous)
Nice video...1 suggestion, you need more light behind you or wear a lighter color shirt. The firearm kind of got lost in the background. I could not see the guide rod demo that were showing....Thanks for the info!
Thanks for the helpful tips. I’m new to the videos so, I’ll definitely try brighter everything next time. My camera equipment is also kinda terrible lol
Considering this as being my first handgun purchase on my 21st birthday. I just want this because I think it looks great, and would fit my hands perfectly. I do grip train, so it should be very easy to operate
Originally, I was going with the original m& p shield, but I think I'll choose this instead
Also, your house is beautiful! What a dream house
Just make sure the grip safety doesn’t bother you. It’s my only complaint. I tent to have a light grip rather than a death grip, so I need to consciously activate it.
@@bearitallarmstraining8295 There is one at the gun store close to me, I'll go there soon and test it out, I expect it to be alright, but ya never know
Great video. Thanks for reviewing
Great review!!!!! Keep em coming 😁
What a totally wonderful 2nd Amendment family...y’all are fantastic 👍👍👍...God bless 😇😇
It'd be great to see your comparison of this EZ 9 and others versus the CZs you said you prefer most.
I’d like to but they wouldn’t be a good comparison as they are directed towards a different group and skill level of shooters. The EZ is directed towards people with weak hand strength and new shooters. The cz’s are more shoot in any condition and for completion.
@@bearitallarmstraining8295 True, but the comparison might be useful for shooters who cut their teeth on an EZ and want to transition to something more standard. Plus it's a shoe-in clickbaity title: EZ to CZ! 😉 Either way, thanks for that video and for responding!
Great review. You mentioned m&p22. Would love to see you review that classic. Subscribed.
I may have to do that
Did you ever find a higher capacity magazine that looked sleek?
Just bought this gun for my wife. Haven't received it yet but we are anxious to fire it. However, I was wondering are there other brands of magazines that will fit the EZ? Like a Glock magazine or a Ruger magazine
@Jen Christman Thanks
Would be better if the lighting was better. Too much black on black but was interesting
Great review, but in my experience the EZ that I bought for my wife is great for the range, great to practice for a new shooter, accurate, and is in fact easy to use but I can not recomend it as an edc due to its unreliability. It jams OFTEN and the best I can tell it’s due to the reduced recoil spring that it has to make racking the slide easier. I can put my GLOCK or Beretta 92 in my wife’s hand and never get a failure to feed but with the ez it’s an issue with nearly every mag.
She's prolly not gripping the gun tight enough, a proper grip is essential for the pistol to operate properly.
That was the first thing I checked and she was fine. My wife is pretty handy with firearms. I did some work on the mags and it helped a bit, but there is still the occasional random failure. The bottom line is that my wife likes the firearm, and the ease of use gets her out to the range more, so it's a good thing, but I stand by my observation that it is not as reliable as the standard MP or GLOCK. It's simple physics.....the recoil spring that makes it easier to rack, also makes it slightly less reliable. @@wizardofahhhs759
Newbie question here: why is this not a “competition” gun? Are there no categories for production guns of this type or does it have to do with accuracy, barrel length, etc.?
It could be used in competition if you want to. it’s just not optimal. It has a lot of safety features that make it less optimal for competitive use. That and depending upon which competition you’re doing, longer barrels and higher round counts are more desired. I’m sure there’s a competition out there that it would be good for. I’m just not up on all the different competitions that it would be good for. there’s an every day carry competition that it would be good for but I’m not sure what states offer it, etc..
I wondering, would you consider putting a side by side comparison of the performance center 9mm ez to the equalizer 9mm smith an wesson, I'd like to know what your thoughts between the two an how they performed, thinking of getting a equalizer cause of more round capacity for a carry gun,but I love my ez simply easy to reload without a loader by hand quickly an love the trigger on it an shoots well,however I can't seem to put a optic on the slide of my ez where as on the equalizer it's ready to be mounted.
I would love to but I’d have to get my hands on one first. I’ll tag a link on here if I do.
@@bearitallarmstraining8295, oh ok awesome ty
Great review but... you're using the mic on the camera, so if you get more than 4 ft away, I have to crank my audio all the way up. A little wireless mic would make worlds of difference. I just have to remember to turn it down or I'll blow my ear drums out. Ouch.
Thanks for the tip!
Very nice review
THANKS GREAT REVIEW
Read up on backlighting. You had really strong backlighting and when you showed the pistol it was all black because of backlighting. For future reference on reviews you want to avoid backlighting as much as possible.
Is that a full size motor cycle in your house....I love that..! I want to do that also...!
Haha! Yes it is. It’s a Honda benly 90, came over from Vietnam.
@@bearitallarmstraining8295 I have a Triumph Bonneville that I am going to do the same thing....I hate leaving out in the Garage and It I don't use it but love it very much...It only has a 100 miles on it and that will be perfect place to store it safe and in good area..! Thanks Al Sautner
That sounds perfect. We drained the oil, but it has a full tank of gas. We looked up how to properly store it and talked with a local motorcycle shop about it. Sounds odd but prevents rust.
@@bearitallarmstraining8295 Thanks for your advice...!
How is the recoil? Does it have much of a kick for a 1st pistol?
It’s a bit snappy but not too bad for as small as it is.
I like the vid. You are off by miles with the prices though :)
Mordalo I also sell firearms and this is my price
@@bearitallarmstraining8295 Let me get this straight, you will sell me M&P 9mm Shields EZ with CT laser for $513?
Mordalo yeah if you live close by. I’d have to send it to your local FFL and charge shipping if you’re not able to pick it up in person. I don’t mark my guns up as high as the big stores.
I should note, they’re scarce right now because of pandemic/rioting panic so the estimated time I could get more is undetermined.
@@bearitallarmstraining8295 Can you send me contact info please.
what brand of snap caps did you use?
A-zoom brand. They work pretty well and they’re cheap.
@@bearitallarmstraining8295 THANKS
That pistol looks wet with oil.
What's with the tough girl person? Just review the gun already.
I’m not really sure what you mean about “tough girl”, but I’m sorry you didn’t care for the review. I was raised (and live) in the county and around firearms and hunting. I assure you it’s not intentional and will try to be more conscious of it in the future.
@@bearitallarmstraining8295 I rather have the bear than the tulip. You a peach any way .
Hahaha. I'll take a pretty girl with a gun over a whiny snowflake trying to assign labels in a youtube comment, any day.
I guess some people are intimidated by intelligent country girls.
Yes, mam!