Smith & Wesson Equalizer: Next-Gen Tech

When you’re looking for the ideal carry gun, a few things are a must: Concealability, reliability, and user-friendly performance. That last one can be more of a challenge when you’re looking at micro-compact handguns or if you have something like arthritis making it difficult to manipulate many handguns. The Smith & Wesson Equalizer is the next generation of the company’s popular EZ technology, meaning it’s easy to operate, accurate, and small enough to conceal with ease.

Smith and Wesson provides details of the handgun:

Level the playing field with our best- performing micro-compact to date. Next- gen EZ technology, low recoil impulse, and versatile magazine capacity all in a compact footprint, make the EQUALIZERTM an ultimate CCW. This 9MM offering provides the perfect balance of power and capacity across 10, 13, and 15-round magazines. The

EQUALIZER features a single-action trigger that allows for a short take-up, clean break, and fast reset to make follow-up shots quicker. The slide operates using easy-to-rack technology to cater to a wide variety of needs and the frame includes a picatinny-style rail to mount lights or lasers for any defense scenario. A new optic cut pattern allows the user to mount their choice of sight for enhanced accuracy and the 3.675” barrel gives a longer sight radius for increased iron sight precision. The EQUALIZER also features a new grip texture and pattern designed to give you more control when firing and more comfort when carrying.

John Myles, Senior Manager of New Products, said, “The EQUALIZER is a total package micro-compact pistol. Its multi-purpose design allows for a variety of setup options for use at the range and/or for personal carry, while not compromising on firepower or comfort.”

S&W Equalizer Features

• Easy-to-rack slide
• Slide cut for optics
• Reversible magazine release
• No manual thumb safety
• Loaded chamber indicator
• Crisp, single-action trigger with tactile and audible reset
• Optimized grip texture allows the user to manage recoil, keep a firm grip and it’s comfortable when concealing
• Picatinny-style equipment rail for light or laser
• Optimal 18-degree grip angle for natural point of aim
• Disassembles without pulling the trigger
• Armornite durable corrosion resistant finish
• Maglula UpLula magazine speed loader included
• Easy-to-grip, deep front and rear slide serrations
• Ships with (3) Magazines: 10, 13, and 15 Round

This is an internal hammer-fired handgun with a trigger designed for a moderate pull and short re-set. Grips are aggressively textured to ensure a good hold even with wet or sweaty hands. The gun has the expected EZ features like an easy-to-rack slide and grip safety; slide serrations are wide, rounded, and made to facilitate racking. It ships from the factory with a trio of magazines, meaning its capacity can vary between 10 and 15 rounds, plus one chambered, of course. This is a 9mm optics-ready gun designed with concealed carriers in mind.

What do you think? Is this improved EZ technology gun one you’d be interested in making your daily carry? Drop your thoughts in the comments section.

Specifications

• Model: S&W Equalizer NTS
• Caliber: 9mm Luger
• Capacity: 10+1, 13+1, 15+1
• Length: 6.75 inches
• Front Sight: White Dot
• Rear Sight: White 2-Dot
• Action: Internal Hammer Fired
• Grip: Polymer
• Barrel Material: Stainless Steel with Armornite Finish
• Slide Material: Stainless Steel with Armornite Finish
• Frame Finish: Matte Black
• Barrel Length: 3.675 inches (9.3 cm)
• Weight: 22.9 ounces

MSRP for the Smith & Wesson Equalizer is set at $599.00.