Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield EZ M2.0 Thumb Safety 9mm Matte Black Pistol

A: Eric, no Sir. This model is not on the CA DOJ approved Roster : --https://www.oag.ca.gov/firearms/certified-handguns/search?make=151003

A: yes it has a ambi thumb safety see ****** UPC: 022188879209 Description: S&W M&P M2.0 SHLD EZ 9MM 8R TS Brand: Smith & Wesson Model: M&P Shield EZ M2.0 9MM Type: Pistol: Semi-Auto Caliber: 9MM Finish: Matte Black Stainless Steel Slide Action: Internal Hammer Stock: Black Polymer Frame Sight: 3 Dot Sights Barrel Length: 3.675 Overall Length: 6.7 Weight: 18.5 oz Capacity: 8+1 # of Mags: 2 Safety: Ambi Thumb Safety Receiver: Polymer Features: Internal Hammer Fired, *********Ambi Thumb and Grip Safety

A: Yes Rich, this gun has ambidextrous thumb safety. Check it out here. https://snwcdnprod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/spec-sheets/12436-12437-mp-specsheet_102919.pdf

A: Yes sir ambi safety and reversible magazine release.

A: Rich, yes Sir, the Manual Safety is Ambidextrous. Cheers and stay safe!

A: Yes, safety is ambidexterous. I hope this helps

A: YES! This is BEST PISTOL for women or anyone who want easy to rack the compact pistol. My father has arthritis and can't rack other pistols slide, but he racks this gun easily! There is also a .380 version of this pistol that has a bit lower recoil too. I hope this helps!

A: Judith, this pistol is excellent and the perfect choice for you. You can preview a review here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHpZCtM-QXQ

A: Judith, this is a good choice for you. My wife has one and racks it no problem. They also make a .380 EZ you may want to consider if you'd like a little less recoil.

A: Absolutely, the slide is easy to pull back and the recoil is soaked up nicely.

A: Judith, This is a fine choice for a self defense handgun for anybody. Read the manual. Learn the gun. And drill, practice, and get to the range.

A: Try the SA Hellcat first then low recoil ammo for awhile

A: Kevin, The only difference between the P226 and P229 is the length of the barrel/slide and the mag capacity. The 226 will have a slightly longer sight radius, approximately 1/2". The 226 with a longer barrel, will have a slight velocity edge with the same ammunition. The frames differ only in length and the width of the grip (the P229 is a tad wider) but not much.

A: Jerome, The 9mm SHIELD EZ has an excellent, crisp, light trigger as well. Trigger pull is smooth with modest take up and breaks at a clean 5.0 pounds with a rapid and audible reset. Recoil is very light.

A: It will vary a little bit from gun to gun even amongst the same model typically trigger weight on this pistol is 4½-5½ pounds, appex makes trigger kits that you can install and make it lighter or heavier

A: Jerome, there are many reviews written on this gun, and the trigger pull varies from 4 1/4 to 5 lbs in the reviews.

A: No advantage its just because some of us will not carry a gun that does not have a thumb safety. its just another safety device and is no substitute for the real safety which is between your ears. IE dont touch the trigger until you are ready to shoot

A: Jack, there are both pros and cons Sir. Pros it helps prevent accidental discharge of the weapon. Con if you do not have your muscle memory built up that you release the safety when ready to fire you will probably forget to disengage the safety in the heat of the moment if you ever have to use the pistol for personal defense and this will leave you in a real bad situation and may even cost you your life. If you buy a gun with out an external safety or safety on the trigger (ie Glock) remember the #1 rule of gun safety never put your finger on the trigger till you are ready to fire. The most efficient safety for any firearm is located between your ears.

A: For people used to having thumb safety like 1911s. it's a feature you're already used to.