The Smith & Wesson Shield EZ took second three years ago and for good reason. It’s the easiest to shoot and operate center fire pistol in existence. It has good sights, a decent trigger and it’s easy to shoot well. It’s the largest gun in the group and weighs the most, but anyone can operate the slide and load the magazine without a loading tool.
While some might argue I should’ve chosen the 9mm version, I felt it was getting a bit heavy for what women preferred. There were a lot of compliments on magazine loading, ease of racking the slide and light recoil. Issues were that a really high thumbs-forward grip sometimes left the grip safety engaged, and the final round from a magazine sometimes popped up vertical causing a bullet to not feed correctly. The EZ scored lowest in the size and looks categories. The Shield EZ garnered 366 of a possible 450 points, putting it in a respectable second place once again. The specifications of the S&W Shield .380 are as follows.
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| Concealed carry handbags that would provide an excellent method to carry the S&W Shield EZ .380 would include the Distressed Buffalo Leather Crossbody Clutch. This purse could be used with the S&W Shield EZ .380 as well. Made of distressed vintage tanned full grain Buffalo leather the bag will easily carry your iPhone® PLUS and similar phones as well your concealed pistol. |  |
| The Juliana Hobo Leather Concealed Carry Purse is well suited for carrying the S&W Shield EZ .380. The conceal bag will accommodates a large frame handgun and is ideal for over-the-shoulder carry. Interior is divided into 2 parts by a full length zipper for organization. |  |
| The Columbian Cowhide Concealed Carry Briefcase is the multiple use bag. For handling all your business documents this briefcase is the one. Made from oiled South American cowhide the life if this business companion is very long and filled with usefulness. Your pistol is secured in a provided holster. The bag is a leather computer briefcase with RFID organizer and self-protection inside. |  |
