Armed Polite Society
Main Forums => The Roundtable => Topic started by: T.O.M. on February 08, 2018, 08:27:52 PM
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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?
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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.
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The tactical purists will complain about the grip safety.
They gotta have somethin' to grouse about.
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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