New M&P Shield in .380 ACP

[Bigtanker]

Just released.

More links when I find them.

https://www.smith-wesson.com/firearms#/?series=179

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Interesting. The thumb safety is an improvement over the original Shield. Not something I'd be in the market for, but I'm sure they'll sell.

 

[Bigtanker]

Interesting. The thumb safety is an improvement over the original Shield. Not something I'd be in the market for, but I'm sure they'll sell.

Seems they come with and without a thumb safety. They are touting the ease of racking the slide. If it is easy, it will sell a bunch.

 

[Captaincrunk]

I wonder if it's gonna be small enough to be worth getting over the 9mm option. Probably not.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I wonder if it's gonna be small enough to be worth getting over the 9mm option. Probably not.

It's slightly larger and heavier per the specifications page.

[FONT=&amp]Model: M&P® 380 SHIELD™ EZ™
Caliber: .380 Auto
Capacity: 8+1
Barrel Length: 3.675" / 9.3 cm
Overall Length: 6.7"
Front Sight: White Dot
Rear Sight: Adjustable White Dot
Action: Internal Hammer Fired

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[FONT=&amp]Grip: Polymer
Weight: 18.5 oz / 524.5g
Barrel Material: Stainless Steel - Armornite® Finish
Slide Material: Stainless Steel - Armornite® Finish
Frame Material: Polymer


Vs

[/FONT][FONT=&amp]SKU: 11807
Model: M&P®9 SHIELD M2.0™ Manual Thumb Safety MA Compliant
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 7+1, 8+1
Safety: Thumb Safety
Barrel Length: 3.1” (7.9 cm)
Overall Length: 6.1"
Front Sight: Steel - White Dot
Rear Sight: Steel - White Two-Dot
Action: Striker Fire

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[FONT=&amp]Grip: Polymer
Weight: 18.3 oz / 518.8g
Barrel Material: Stainless Steel - Armornite® Finish
Slide Material: Stainless Steel - Armornite® Finish
Frame Material: Polymer

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[Hoosier45]

Is there enough of a market for a larger polymer .380? It seems close to the Walter PK380, which I don't think was a big seller?

 

[AngryRooster]

No thanks. This looks like a version of the 22 compact revamped to the 380 more than a converted Shield. We have the full size M&P 22's and the safety looks like the same one, if it is it sucks. Yes, it's larger and easier to hit, but it's horrible. Also, a grip safety? WTF? I guess it wasn't enough to be able to look into the hole to see the chambered round, now it looks like we'll get a pop up on top of the slide as well.

I'm sure they will sell a ton of them, just not to me. The entire thing looks like a step backwards in design and was created by a team of liability lawyers. Had they just transitioned a regular shield over to 380 (increased barrel length or not) I would have bought at least 2, maybe 3. I cast and reload the 380 for practice and plinking when 22 is short or expensive. I know my mother, in her 70's, would have liked it but not with all the extra BS.

 

[Bigtanker]

Didn't notice the grip safety.

 

[HubertGummer]

So its bigger than the 9/40 and 45 shield but has a less potent round. I don't get it.

 

[Bigtanker]

So its bigger than the 9/40 and 45 shield but has a less potent round. I don't get it.

Less recoil. ??

 

[Jmiyake]

This should be a decent piece. Atleast better than the bodyguard.

 

[mcapo]

I will call it interesting. Surprised at the size? Guessing they needed a little more recoil spring to contain recoil and make it easy to rack? Not sure "EZ" is best marketing ploy.

Clearly geared toward those that have trouble with the Shield slide and the addition of a grip safety makes me think they intend for it to be carried in less than ideal methods....i.e. bottom of purse?

More than an inch longer than a Sig P238 though undoubtedly less expensive.

 

[NyleRN]

All M&Ps will be going to these grip safeties per S&W employee

 

[Bigtanker]

A litle more info.

https://www.juliegolob.com/mp-introduces-mp380-shield-ez-pistol

From the article above.... $399 MSRP. Starts shipping at the end of Feb.

 

[drillsgt]

Didn't notice the grip safety.

Maybe the grip safety because no hinged trigger 'safety'?

 

[drillsgt]

All M&Ps will be going to these grip safeties per S&W employee

Purple?

 

[crispy]

So its bigger than the 9/40 and 45 shield but has a less potent round. I don't get it.

Are you a little old lady that is recoil sensitive? You don't "get it" because it is not intended for you.

Seriously, this is perfect for some people. The only pistol my wife LIKES is her Sig P250 in .380. Medium sized gun, not a compact, easy to rack slide, 15 rounds and shoots like a .22.

 

[crispy]

All M&Ps will be going to these grip safeties per S&W employee

I guess I'm done with S&W then. Won't buy a Springfield because of them.

 

[seldon14]

All M&Ps will be going to these grip safeties per S&W employee (who has no idea what he is talking about)

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[VERT]

Single action trigger per the link. At least the gun is the right size to both take advantage of an under powered cartridge and reduce recoil. I will reserve judgement until I see one.