While recent market trends tend to lean towards developing small subcompact handguns chambered for fullsize pistol cartridges, Smith & Wesson took a different approach with its M&P 380 Shield EZ.

The M&P Shield 2.0 is 6.1 inches long with a 3.1-inch barrel. Although Smith & Wesson considers this a compact pistol dimensionally it’s more along the lines of subcompact pistols offered by ...