Designed from the ground up for ease of operation, the S&W M&P380 Shield EZ pistol solves a lot of issues that have been barriers to entry for potential pistol owners. And, yes, it is easy to operate.

For 9 mm +P (for which the M&P9 Shield EZ is rated), it moves up to 38,500 p.s.i. You can’t defeat or eliminate physics; even with 4.5 ozs. more weight and a heavier recoil spring, you are still ...