New Smith and Wesson 380 Shield EZ

[T.O.M.]

The new Smith .380 is out...

https://www.smith-wesson.com/firearms/mp-380-shield-ez-0

Low recoil. Easy racking slide. Easy load mags.  Looks like a good choice for someone with weaker hands, or recoil sensitive.   My grandmother hated giving up her .357 for a .22 after injuring her wrist, but the .38 recoil was too painful to practice.  I was searching for an old Colt Government .380 when she broke her hip and moved into the assisted living facility.  This would have been a good gun for her.  Thoughts?

[lee n. field]

The tactical purists will complain about the grip safety.    With a "crisp, light trigger" you need something.  I've also seen these pictured with a big frame mounted thumb safety.

About the size of my XDS with the mid length magazine, but much lighter.

Aimed at an under-served part of the market, those with some strength limitations.  It has possibilities.

[Perd Hapley]

The tactical purists will complain about the grip safety. 

They gotta have somethin' to grouse about.

[Blakenzy]

S&W has been using MIM barrels on some models lately. That just feels wrong even if it is sound engineering-wise.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1980-present/123513-mim-barrel-look.html