Smith and Wesson Equalizer 9mm |. Most Underrated S&W Pistol?
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- Smith and Wesson Equalizer is one of the more underrated pistols over the last year in my opinion! The Smith and Wesson Shield gets talked about a lot more, however I think the Equalizer is a better pistol!
Today, we tell you how the Smith and Wesson Equalizer has held up over the last year and 1400 rounds down range!
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Replaced my CZ P07 with the Equalizer. Now my wife will go shooting with me. We added an EPS Carry red dot and an Olight mini-2. It sits bedside in a biometric safe. I take it to the range at least twice a month. Get this! My wife's birthday is coming up and she wants to go shooting, without any suggestions from me. Life is good!!
You are one lucky man, hope the birthday shoutout was fun!
Just ordered an Equalizer. Getting my first handgun and wanted one gun that we could have for home defense and that my wife, who is not a gun person, could use if TSHTF. Also one that was optics ready and that I could also use as a range gun, etc. Basically wanted an all around handgun and the Equalizer fits the bill.
I own a Shield Plus Performance Center comp and the Equalizer. I hold both in high esteem. Every time I take the Equalizer to the range I marvel at the soft and manageable recoil. It is amazing. I purchased the Equalizer for appendix carry and appreciate the grip safety when holstering. The Equalizer is indeed one of the most underrated guns on the market today.
I absolutely agree!
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How is the appendix carry with the Equalizer? I’m still debating wether to get the Equalizer or Shield Plus for appendix carry
One thing I haven’t seen many people mention is that the equalizer is a shrouded hammer while the shield is striker fired. I’m a 1911 guy and just don’t care for striker fired guns and their triggers. The Equalizer is different and I really like it for my carry/truck. I’m happy with it.
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I have an equalizer & have put a box of ammo through it. I carried a 1911 in the army and it too had a grip safety. Like you I'm not a fan. The easy slide is great for those of us that have arthritis. The trigger doesn't fit my trigger finger
very well and bites a little. Accuracy is good.
I nicknamed my EZ 9mm to " The 1911s great grandson "
For older people with arthritis and weak hand strength like myself, the Equalizer was a God send. Easy to rack, lower recoil and a very nice trigger make it the perfect pistol for us. Thank you for the enjoyable video. Happy New Year.
I agree. Thanks for watching!
I have a lot of arthritis and have had hand surgery and have been shooting a 380 EZ which is gentle on my hands but I would prefer to have a 9mm if its not going to beat up my old hands, and 15 rounds is preferable to 8. The 380 EZ has been 100% reliable and also isn't fussy about ammo which is unusual for a 380. Hope the have one to rent at my local range so I can test it out before spending $500 on one. I've had several S&W's over the years and they have always been very well made and super reliable,
@@wilycoyote9091 The Equalizer is your answer. Good luck.
@@007twm I recently got a Ruger Security 380 on sale and it is very easy to operate, accurate and has 15 round capacity, though I am still thinking I should have waited to save up for the Equalizer and now am "stuck" having to also get the Equalizer since as nice as the Security 380 is it just doesn't seem to quite scratch that itch enough.
Good review…I agree on every point you made. Easy to shoot. 100% reliable. At 2000 round with no jams and no cleaning. Just bought a second one and this will be my everyday carry. My safety is never a problem. One could always leave it off but why? A safety is only a problem with lack of experience and training.
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The Equilizer is a fabulous gun that is reliable and accurate. I am so happy with mine. It’s easy to rack and shoot. All milled for a Holosun red dot and light on the bottom. Be careful when you put it back together the guide rod must be in the perfect position or the slide will not go on.
I love to shoot my 1st Gen Shield but I bought the Equalizer a few days ago on a whim. I had an in-store credit and after holding it I bought it. After the first 15 rounds I was astonished because I didn't miss any targets, some I usually don't even engage. Pleasantly surprised with accuracy and muzzle rise. Sometimes you shoot a gun and you just know its the one.
It’s hard not to like after shooting for sure. Thanks for watching
At age 72 and arthritis in both thumbs I found I could no longer reliably operate and shoot the Ruger P85 I'd owned for many years.
I bought the EZ in 9mm and found it easy for me to use even with my arthritis. My dislikes of that pistol were the single stack mag and no optics cut. When the Equalizer came out I moved to that pistol and haven't looked back. Its reliable and accurate. I highly recommend the Pierce mag extensions for those who want some pinky support.
Thanks for the great review.
I agree its a great all around gun for everyone, but really helps with arthritis and hand strength issues extremely well!
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Best all around pistol I own. Love it. Your review is best I have seen on the Equalizer. Good job.
I own a few S&W pistols. The Shield 2.0 PC and Equalizer are among them. Usually I carry my Shield, but getting older and arthritis setting in I was looking for something easier to rack so I purchased the Equalizer. after shooting it for a while I can say I loved the accuracy, ergonomics and easy of racking. I was getting ready to make it my EDC when one day I went to fire it and pulled the trigger and nothing happened. After checking all the obvious like ammo and safeties not being engaged, I did a field strip. That's when I found out that the flat hammer spring had broken without any warning. I did send it off to S&W and they repaired it for no charge, but now I don't feel it is reliable enough to be my EDC, so I'm back to using the Shield. I will say that I put over 5,000 rounds through it but I just don't trust it. My Shield has way many more rounds through it than the Equalizer and it still works like a champ.
Amen! My carry, never missed a heartbeat. Thanks, kevin, for giving this pistol a good honest review 👍💯
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i love this gun ive had open heart surgery twice. i don't think i have weak grip strength but this is really nice to rack the slide. the safety i like cause it gives me a reason to hold the gun tight. i also have the shield plus love that gun to !
Glad to see a lefty shoot the Equalizer. Bought my first pistol 52 years ago, been carrying since. The Equalizer will be my Father’s Day gift to myself coming next month. Thanks for the great review!🤠🇺🇸👍
Just purchased mine today. Went to the range to get the feel for what I felt most in control of and most accurate with. I tried probably 5-6 guns. Went straight to the counter when I was done and got this one. Her name is Sheila. ❤😂
lol that’s awesome. Glad you liked it!
I have all 3 of the series, I have the EZ 380, the EZ 9 and have had the Equalizer since it came out, love all of them but the Equalizer is the best of the 3. I have shot more than 500 rounds with no hiccups, i carry the equalizer everyday. I have a very weak left hand due to an injury and with all 3 i have no problems racking, very smooth. Thanks for the review.
I agree for sure. Thanks for watching and your support!
For not being a S&W fan you sure sounded satisfied. I agree with a lot of what you said.
As far as SW is concerned, I own a shield plus 2.0, mp5.7 and a bodyguard revolver. Love them all, but the shield plus 2.0 is the carry gun in my eyes. What I noticed is that since I shoot revolver more frequently, my trigger pull improves. More center hits, less 5 o'clock shooting (leftie).
The Equalizer is a nice gun. However, that barrel length is occupied by a Stoeger STR-9 sc in my collection. It is right now my EDC . Great review, Kevin, thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching sir!
I have Arthritis on both hands, so I bought the Equalizer because of the easy rack slide and it's now become my favorite carry gun. Had it for a year and so far no issues. Great video.
Thanks for watching!!
Got one, 1200 rounds thru it with no problem whatsoever. Best gun I ever owned!
Glad you like it!
Because this pistol uses a hammer fire system . That function of cocking when cycle ing also contributes to the soft shooting nature of the underrated pistol. Have just over 3000 rds thru mine , carried daily 100% reliable.
Glad you like it as well!
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Nice, I enjoy mine as well👍
The hammer fired is the reason for the grip safely
My husband and I purchased the Equalizer a year ago. You're review mirror's our opinion of the pistol. We've put 100 rounds through our Equalizer pistol with zero issues. We have the version with the thumb safety. We were able to find the pistol on sale for $445.00 a year ago. It'has three mags as you mentioned plus the magazine loader.
We' prefer Walther or HK firearms, however the Equalizer is a nice pistol. Thank you for sharing your videos 🙏
Glad you like it. Thanks watching we truly appreciate it!
Bought one bout a year ago, put probably 900 rounds through it, not one issue. Easy to carry too
Glad it has worked out for you as well! Thanks for watching!
I just purchased the Equalizer this past weekend and made it out to the range Wednesday. I absolutely love the ergonomics of the pistol as it fits perfectly for my hands. I ran 250 rounds of 115 grain steel jackets (monarch) and didn’t have one jam!!! I was pleasantly surprised at the manageable recoil as well. My wife is trying to swap her Glock 26 for it but she will have to fight me!
$499 from academy
Came with bag, 4 mags, and speed loader. Great deal.
Glad you liked it as well! Thanks for watching!
Just bought this the other day and put 150 rounds through it. Loved it. Feels great in my hand. Recoil felt good. Fairly accurate at 30 yards.
Glad you like it! Thanks for watching
I agree. It's a good shooting gun and my EDC. It's said to be for old people and people with hand problems and that may be so. I'm in neither of those camps and find it a pleasure to shoot and carry.
It’s a great pistol for anyone. Thanks for watching!
Being an older guy, Arthritis has set in. Also being an old 1911 guy my 1911's are getting heavier. So this, for me had the perfect barrel length, grip safety, slightly reminiscent of a 1911, sorta', I like it!
Best to ya',,,,!
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THIS VIDEO - gained yourself a new follower. Glad to make your acquaintance, sir! 💯😎🤛
Awesome, thank you!
I own this handgun; Confirmed on everything you said. Great, accurate and reliable firearm. I chose to buy it with the external thumb safety. I carried a Colt Combat Commander for 45 years. The S&W Equalizer is now my EDC with 15+1 and the 13 & 10 mags. carried as backup.
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I've been learning to shoot with a friend's EZ, and am eagerly waiting for the Equalizer I ordered to arrive.
You should really like it.
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Equalizer is the best all-around concealed EDC on the market right now! Sure there are some special use cases that might require something different, but definitely consider this great option. Also Muddy River makes some nice OWB holsters, and I'll hopefully be able to check out an AIWB for the Equalizer soon.
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I definitely need to try this pistol out. Ive done endless exhausting research. I don't have weak hands nor grip strength I'm actually quite strong but for a man i have very small hands and I had a pretty bad injury to my thumb on my right hand back in my teen years that never healed properly so this pistol sounds like it might be a dream for me.
I can relate to small hands, and I’m 6’2! I’ve been very pleased with the Shield Plus, so take that for what it’s worth. They used the same mags.
@@taylorharbin3948 That's actually reassuring. It's not everyday someone says they have small hands and are 6'2! Thanks for your insight.
I'm a female and my first gun was a Glock. Did not fit my hands at all, I found my self having to adjust my grip with each shot. The equalizer fits me perfectly. Love this gun, very accurate. Give it a try.
It’s great for its target market, older people, or beginners or people with arthritis or disabilities w/ strength area . Great review 🇺🇸
It’s great all around for anyone in my opinion
Thanks for watching
Fair review. Shame you don't clean it. As far as the 10 round mag, an extender is sold by Nimrods pierce grip for about $10-14. Doesn't add rounds, just fits your pinky finger. Amazon or other websites. It's perfect. I have about 1500 rounds thru. I've had an occasional stove pipe. I use magtech ammo mostly, decent ammo. I like the thin grip and the grip safety has never been a problem. The window in the slide top is a nice touch so you know there's a bullet chambered. An extra safety check is recommended and takes a second.
Thanks for that review. I'll be watching many of your other posts.
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Think they should do what Kel Tec did make the grip safety turn off if you want ? Maybe make gen2
I haven’t shot the Equalizer yet, but received an email today about a new version with a built-in Crimson Trace laser. I got turned off on S&W after having an M&P Shield (snappy, magazines falling out while shooting, etc) but after watching your review I’ll consider giving the Equalizer a chance.
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Good review I have one for home defense and love it.
Get a shotgun for home defense.
Muddy river holsters are absolutely fantastic.
Thank you sir!
Fell in love with equalizer first time I shot it
I can see why! Thanks for watching
Yes, I have an equalizer love it. I have a Holosun Red Dot on it and a light. I just love it, shoots great, very accurate. I don't know if you know we're I can find a holster kidex with red dot and light to fit it.
I have a soft holster that I trimmed to fit, but I would love to find a kidex holster. Please let me know if you know of.
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2K + rounds through mine…no issues; works well for me; be selective with your self defense ammo…have had some issues with some 124 grain rounds
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Love mine fits me perfectly
As someone in a 10-round-limit state, I really want to see the Equalizer with a 10-round magazine and one of those angled (wedge-shaped) pinky extensions. They make them for the Shield Plus mags, so it should work, but I haven't been able to find pics, videos or even forum posts that show it. I really dislike the hanging pinky, but the backstrap is long enough, so the angled ones are a good compromise.
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I traded the p365 for this the 3 mags, nicer trigger, optics ready had me sold I really liked the versatility of having a micro and larger mags as options
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Your holster was right on the money!! It's amazing fit my prodigy and super comfortable!!! Thanks!!
Thank you sir! We appreciate you and your support more than you know!
Good to see something positive said about the Equalizer. So many reviews are just Meh. It would have to be really good to overtake my fondness for my Shield Plus OR, but I don't know yet as I've not shot one. Thanks for the review, food for thought.
They don’t get enough credit for sure!
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Anyone think this would be good for duty carry . I know it's in the smaller side but I absolutely love this gun
My wife and i just got our first firearms last year. I went with a glock 19 which im pretty happy with i suppose. The plastic sights and trigger are kind of meh and the grip is a little thicker than id like for it to be, but its fires every time ive pulled the trigger and is comfortable enough with IWB appendix carry.
My wife got the equalizer with the thumb safety and loves it. Shes felt good shooting it and so have i. The grip is much better imo than the glock because i can actually get my fingers around it and the trigger is easier for me to reach as well. Plus it feels better since its a metal trigger.
The only complaint we have about the equalizer is the front slide serations. My wife bought a belly band holster for it and its unusable because the serations absolutely will not let go of the fabric for her to be able to draw it.
Considering this would probably be a gun women would go for with weaker grip strength the serations being that pronounced was a bad chocie imo. A lot of holsters for women have fabric to hold the gun and its just not possible to get a reliable draw with this gun.
That being said, were both new to the world if firearms so if anyone here has a solution to this problem or knows of any belly band/thigh type holsters for women that dont use fabric to grip the pistol, we would be very appreciative of the info!
Hope everyone has a great day and God bless!
No recommendations to help with the serration, I rarely actually carry, my equalizer (and slew of other firearms that make it out of my safe) typically stay at arms reach in my vehicle or in my work bag for a potential oh sh** moment. That being said, welcome to the community!
I feel the same way after I bought a Mossberg mc2c ..its amazing and carrys like a 43x !! Think your correct there's 6-8 amazing guns that are responsible priced
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What Muddy River holster goes best with the Equalizer?
i have one i carry in a fanny pack daily, but ive been wanting to see if anyone has tried to pocket carry it in cargo shorts with the ten round mag. if so im wondering what holster would be best for this, like specific model of holster and everything. im not finding much online for it.
Great gun!
I agree. Thanks for watching
I agree
Haven't shot it, yet, but the manual safety works easily enough. I find that the slide catch doesn't work very well as a slide release. I have to slingshot it to release the slide.
Yes they will be tight until the gun is really broken in. Thanks for watching!
I have had zero issues with the slide catch. Interesting, I use it a lot and have never had to slingshot it. Hope it gets better for you.
Just got one and I was wondering did I get a good one thanks for the video I’m a happy camper
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Love my equalizer
It’s a great pistol. Thanks for watching
Forgive my ignorance but wouldn’t the slide slam hard while firing 9mm since the slide is so easy to rack. How does the laws of physics work on this gun anyway?
Not at all. Makes it shoot smoother actually
It is hammer fired👍
I own one but there were a few times at the range when I didn’t grip the equalizer enough to engage the grip safety which becomes an annoyance after awhile. The grip safety is my least favorite aspect of the pistol. Everything else is great on the equalizer. I may move to an MP9 Shield Plus.
Nice review
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🤔Gonna have to stop by and take a look at one.👍
Sounds good sir!
@@muddyrivertacticalYou were not wrong, stopped by and picked it up, the day after you posted this. Agree on the palm safety, and this is the first time a palm safety has given me grief, but it did NOT affect function.
When taking the pistol down to clean, it is "finicky" because of the palm safety, the palm safety does interfere with the takedown of the pistol.👍
Is that the 3.675" or 3.75" barrel?
3.675”
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I love this one.
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What do you carry??
What gun are you looking for?
I actually bought my first pistol yesterday and this is what I bought I also got to shoot one before I bought it. I actually really like it not bad for my first handgun.
I bought one for my wife and it mudt be a newer model as it has an ambidextrous safety which to me is a plus for her as a new to semi auto shooter!