the more powerful 9mm Shield EZ is still much easier to rack, or pull the slide to the rear, than other semi-autos in the same caliber, said Matt Spafford, spokesman for Smith & Wesson.

Smith & Wesson Inc. expanded ... the M&P9 Shield EZ further expands the M&P Shield EZ pistol platform, which was released in 2018 and features an easy-to-rack slide, easy-to-load magazine, and ...

If not discounted out of hand, that was one of two likely responses to the Smith & Wesson ... EZ. Frankly, who doesn’t appreciate a gun with an easy-to-load magazine, a slide that’s easy to ...

The M&P380 Shield EZ pistol was added to the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield pistol series ... featuring an easy-to-rack slide, easy-to-load magazine, and easy-to-clean design.