Description
Smith & Wesson built the Equalizer for people who want a serious carry gun without fighting a stiff slide every time they load it. Think of it as the next step past the Shield EZ line: the same easy-rack slide and soft-shooting internal hammer design, but now feeding from double-stack Shield Plus compatible magazines. That bumps you up to 10, 13, or 15 rounds depending on which mag you run, and all three come in the box. The 10-rounder sits flush for deep concealment, the 13 gives most hands a full grip, and the 15 is great for the nightstand or range day.
Why the Equalizer Runs So Smoothly
Because the Equalizer is internal hammer fired rather than striker fired, the trigger is true single action with a short take-up, clean break, and a reset you can both feel and hear. The lighter recoil spring makes the slide noticeably easier to work, and deep serrations front and rear give your fingers plenty to grab. Recoil is softer than you'd expect from a 22.9 ounce micro nine, which makes follow-up shots quicker and range sessions a lot more pleasant. This is the NTS model, so there's no manual thumb safety to sweep off. Instead you get a grip safety that deactivates naturally when you take a proper firing grip, plus a loaded chamber indicator, and it disassembles without pulling the trigger.
Optic-Ready Slide and Real Carry Features
The stainless slide wears a durable black Armornite finish and comes cut for popular micro red dots in the RMSc and Holosun 507K footprint, while the steel three-dot white sights will co-witness with most optics. A Picatinny-style rail up front takes a compact light or laser, the mag release is reversible for lefties, and the 18-degree grip angle points naturally. At 1.04 inches wide with a 3.675 inch barrel, it carries like a single stack but shoots like something bigger.
What Ships With the S&W Equalizer
Smith & Wesson includes all three magazines and a Maglula UpLula speed loader, so loading those double-stack mags is painless from day one. It's a smart package for new gun owners, anyone with reduced hand strength, or experienced carriers who just appreciate a pistol that's easy to live with.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
- Model: Equalizer (No Thumb Safety)
- MPN: 13592
- UPC: 022188891423
- Caliber: 9mm Luger (+P rated)
- Action: Internal Hammer Fired, Single Action
- Capacity: 10+1, 13+1, 15+1
- Barrel Length: 3.675 in
- Overall Length: 6.75 in
- Width: 1.04 in
- Weight: 22.9 oz
- Sights: 3-Dot White, Drift Adjustable Rear
- Slide: Stainless Steel, Optic Ready, Armornite Finish
- Frame: Black Polymer with Picatinny-Style Rail
- Safety: Grip Safety, Loaded Chamber Indicator
- Magazine Release: Reversible
What’s Included
- S&W Equalizer 9mm pistol
- 10-round magazine
- 13-round magazine
- 15-round magazine
- Maglula UpLula speed loader
- Cable lock
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Equalizer really easier to rack than other micro-compact 9mms?
Yes, that's the whole point of the design. Smith & Wesson uses a lighter recoil spring paired with an internal hammer system, so the slide takes noticeably less effort to pull back than most striker-fired micro nines. Combined with the deep front and rear serrations, it's a great pick for anyone with reduced grip strength or arthritis.
What red dots fit the S&W Equalizer's optic cut?
The slide is cut for micro red dots in the Shield RMSc and Holosun 507K footprint, which covers most of the popular carry optics on the market. The factory three-dot sights are steel and sit tall enough to co-witness with most compatible dots, so your irons stay usable as a backup.
Does the Equalizer share magazines with other Smith & Wesson pistols?
It does. The Equalizer runs the same double-stack magazines as the M&P Shield Plus, so if you already own a Shield Plus your mags will work in both guns. It ships with three magazines in 10, 13, and 15 round capacities, plus a Maglula UpLula loader to make topping them off easy.
Does this version of the Equalizer have a manual thumb safety?
No, this is the NTS (no thumb safety) model, MPN 13592. It relies on a grip safety that deactivates automatically when you establish a normal firing grip, along with a loaded chamber indicator. If you prefer a manual thumb safety, Smith & Wesson offers the Equalizer in a separate variant with an ambidextrous one.




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