MP Shield 380 2.0 EZ? Thoughts and opinions!

[Shep128]

While recently helping as an RSO with a LTC class, another RSO had recently purchased a SW MP Shield 380 2.0 EZ. I shot a magazine of 8 through it and liked the way it felt and handled. I know 380 has came along way as a defensive round but I’ve rarely messed with SW MP’s. I would like to know yalls thoughts on the weapon.?

 

[unicom]

I really liked the one I had. I only sold it because I needed the money for some bills. I liked the easy to operate slide, the overall size of the gun, and how it shot. I will buy it again and this time I don’t plan on having to sale it. I had no issues with it. It ran all the ammo I put through it. I would feel comfortable using it as an edc with defensive rounds in it.


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[Dancing Heretik]

The Walther PK380 is what I have for my carry gun (once I'm proficient enough and confident enough to carry). So, obviously I'm ok with 380.

I like the look and feel of the 380 EZ, but haven't shot it yet. However, since a used one came into the store, I guess I'll find out soon enough.

I've been interested in 380 for a while. But, most 380's are direct blowback. At that point, you might as well get a 9mm (since they're mostly NOT direct blowback, so just as easy to shoot).

 

[Whistler]

Wife didn't care for the grip safety, I thought it shot okay. We replaced it with a Walther PPQ which she likes much better.

There are many schools of thought on this forum and I'm sure someone will be along to disagree with me shortly but the best gun is the one you carry... and can shoot well. .380 is a perfectly acceptable SD caliber with proper placement and if that one rings your bell go for it.

It is easy to rack, the mag release was well placed, full mags seated easily. The sights could stand a little improvement but there's no lack of options on that front. Maybe a tad snappy watching Mrs Whistler but she tends to limp wrist a bit.

Overall a pretty popular choice and folks seem to like them from the feedback I've seen.

 

[BillFairbanks]

My wife likes hers. She has RA so this is the only gun she can easily rack the slide.

I like the way it shoots.


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[Shep128]

Wife didn't care for the grip safety, I thought it shot okay. We replaced it with a Walther PPQ which she likes much better.

There are many schools of thought on this forum and I'm sure someone will be along to disagree with me shortly but the best gun is the one you carry... and can shoot well. .380 is a perfectly acceptable SD caliber with proper placement and if that one rings your bell go for it.

It is easy to rack, the mag release was well placed, full mags seated easily. The sights could stand a little improvement but there's no lack of options on that front. Maybe a tad snappy watching Mrs Whistler but she tends to limp wrist a bit.

Overall a pretty popular choice and folks seem to like them from the feedback I've seen.

Yea I liked it when I shot it. I think a 380 will be good SD. Simply due to the lack of over penetration. I was impressed with it and it felt great in my hands. The big thing I don’t like about it is, I’m unable to place a RMR on it due to the round indicator.

 

[Shep128]

The Walther PK380 is what I have for my carry gun (once I'm proficient enough and confident enough to carry). So, obviously I'm ok with 380.

I like the look and feel of the 380 EZ, but haven't shot it yet. However, since a used one came into the store, I guess I'll find out soon enough.

I've been interested in 380 for a while. But, most 380's are direct blowback. At that point, you might as well get a 9mm (since they're mostly NOT direct blowback, so just as easy to shoot).

I’ll check out the Walther that peaked my interest.

 

[just country]

morning, my Sig Sauer 380 copperhead is very nice.
the 380 with the right ammo is very lethal. do not
shoot to wound and get sued. shoot to kill.
no law suit.
justme gbot tum

 

[studenygreg]

I got my GF one for Christmas. We both really like it. I'm not worried about it being .380acp since it's in a longer barrel. They key selling points for me besides the easiness of operation is that she liked it. She wanted a manual safety and she enjoys shooting it. She also likes my cz pcr at the range but it's too heavy and big for her to carry.

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[Shep128]

I got my GF one for Christmas. We both really like it. I'm not worried about it being .380acp since it's in a longer barrel. They key selling points for me besides the easiness of operation is that she liked it. She wanted a manual safety and she enjoys shooting it. She also likes my cz pcr at the range but it's too heavy and big for her to carry.

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Awesome! I’ll have to check out CZ. I like the p07 and p09.

 

[SlimJim]

Bought one for $299 and still haven't had time to shoot it. I like it for what it is. Hate .380? Get the 9mm now

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[Shep128]

Bought one for $299 and still haven't had time to shoot it. I like it for what it is. Hate .380? Get the 9mm now

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Nothing against 380 at all. I’d give you your money back lol

 

[popo22]

I used to carry a "Sig" (230 I think) many years ago as a concealed weapon (under-cover) and it was the only .380 our department approved. I've never been a fan of .380 because (at least then) it was only viable at very close distance for proper penetration (modern ballistics may have improved this, don't know).
I have a serious question though, is the Shield .380 really much smaller in overall size than the Shield 9mm? I've owned 3 Shield 9mm's and a .45 model, so I do like the model, I've just never held the EZ .380 model. If there's not a real tangible difference in the size, I'd prefer the 9mm.
The CZ PCR is a wonderful "carry gun", not much larger in dimensions but it is a little thicker (being a "double-stack). I have the CZ P09, 07, and PCR, and while I like them all the "PCR" feel/shoots best in my hand.

 

[m5215]

For .380 ACP I have the Beretta 84, Browning BDA 380, and CZ 83 all of which I like a lot.

 

[Shep128]

I used to carry a "Sig" (230 I think) many years ago as a concealed weapon (under-cover) and it was the only .380 our department approved. I've never been a fan of .380 because (at least then) it was only viable at very close distance for proper penetration (modern ballistics may have improved this, don't know).
I have a serious question though, is the Shield .380 really much smaller in overall size than the Shield 9mm? I've owned 3 Shield 9mm's and a .45 model, so I do like the model, I've just never held the EZ .380 model. If there's not a real tangible difference in the size, I'd prefer the 9mm.
The CZ PCR is a wonderful "carry gun", not much larger in dimensions but it is a little thicker (being a "double-stack). I have the CZ P09, 07, and PCR, and while I like them all the "PCR" feel/shoots best in my hand.

I’d hate to say on the size comparison cause I’ve never held a shield 9. It’s comparable to the brownings black label 1911 380, if that helps.

 

[popo22]

Shep128, Thanks for the reply but I'm not really familiar with that model. If it similar with an "Officer size .45" then yes I am familiar with those. I carried a "Full size" 1911 in .45 for about 20 years "on-duty" I still love the 1911 but departmental mandates forced everyone to carry the approved department plastic gun's at some point.

 

[Shep128]

Shep128, Thanks for the reply but I'm not really familiar with that model. If it similar with an "Officer size .45" then yes I am familiar with those. I carried a "Full size" 1911 in .45 for about 20 years "on-duty" I still love the 1911 but departmental mandates forced everyone to carry the approved department plastic gun's at some point.

It’s mentioned as a “mini 1911” not compact but scaled down version of a normal 1911

 

[HKShooter65]

Shot one Sunday.

A friend's.

Great functionality.
Right on target at 15 yards.

Nothing to not like, though I still prefer exposed hammers over strikers.

 

[Dancing Heretik]

The 380 EZ is hammer fire, not striker. It's just not an exposed hammer.

 

[HKShooter65]

The 380 EZ is hammer fire, not striker. It's just not an exposed hammer.

You are correct.
And thanks for the correction.

I suppose I equate internal-hammer guns to be the moral equivalent to striker fired guns.

Functionally I like the ability to carry chambered and hammer down.
I'm still partial to Beretta 92s and HK USPs and their ilk.

just my .02