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  • SerLava [he/him]
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    2 years ago

    Always gotta recommend this to new gun owners:

    M&P Shield EZ

    Most pistols are seriously so difficult to operate if you aren't a healthy adult man, and even then - they can be such a hassle. That pistol has:

    • A slide that is very easy to rack
    • Safety and release levers that are easy to operate
    • Magazines with little plastic tabs to PULL THE FOLLOWER DOWN AND SIMPLY PLACE ROUNDS INTO THE MAGAZINE INSTEAD OF DESTROYING YOUR THUMBS

    It's seriously so much easier on the hands.

    And it shoots great. It holds 7-8 rounds in a pretty compact frame, you can get it in 9mm and .38

    I think I got mine for like 450 used.

    • Ulyanov [any]
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      2 years ago

      I'll second this, it lives up to its name. I got the 380EZ as an easy-to-use gun I can lend to non-experienced people in a pinch.

      Anyone considering it should keep in mind that it makes some sacrifices for its ease of use (particularly with the single stack mags, so it only holds 8 rounds instead of a more typical 12-15) and it isn't best in its class.

      I'd generally only recommend this to people who have trouble racking the slide on other handguns, or have partners/friends that have trouble. Ease of use won't compensate for lack of training and there's better options for people who don't have trouble with other handguns.

      The .380 version I've seen on sale as low as $250, now that prices have calmed down a bit. $350 on sale for the 9mm. 9mm is a better round, but for people who have tried it and still have trouble with the recoil, 380 is quite a bit softer.

      • SerLava [he/him]
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        2 years ago

        :this:

        My lady carries that gun in the woods, I carry a 17 round full size pistol