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The Shield EZ earned its reputation by solving a real problem: plenty of folks struggle to rack a stiff slide or thumb rounds into a tight magazine, and this pistol makes both jobs simple. The internal hammer-fired design gives the slide a noticeably lighter pull, and the 8-round magazines have load-assist buttons so you can top off without sore thumbs. What the Performance Center did with this version is take that friendly platform and dress it up with genuine upgrades, starting with a 3.8 inch stainless barrel that is ported, titanium coated, and finished in gold. Those ports vent gases upward to tame muzzle flip, which matters on a lightweight 18.5 ounce pistol, and the matching ports in the slide with lightening cuts trim weight while giving it a look you will not mistake for anything else in the case.
The flat-face trigger and grip safety are both gold anodized aluminum to match the barrel, and the Performance Center action delivers a short, crisp pull with a tactile and audible reset. Sights are HI-VIZ Litewave H3 units that combine tritium with light-gathering pipes, so they glow bright in daylight and stay visible after dark without batteries. There is also a tactile loaded chamber indicator you can see or feel, plus a Picatinny-style rail up front if you want to hang a light or laser on it.
Chambered in .380 ACP, this pistol shoots soft to begin with, and the porting flattens it out even further. That combination makes it a favorite for newer pistol owners, anyone with reduced hand strength, or experienced folks who just want a pleasant range gun that doubles as a carry piece. At 6.9 inches overall with an 8+1 capacity, it hides well and holds enough to matter. It ships with two magazines, a grip safety and manual thumb safety for layered peace of mind, and a Performance Center branded cleaning kit in the box. It is one of those pistols that gets handed across the counter and rarely comes back.
Yes, and it is not just marketing. The internal hammer-fired design means the slide spring can be lighter than a typical striker-fired pistol, so racking takes noticeably less effort. Combined with the light .380 recoil spring and grippy slide serrations, it is one of the easiest centerfire pistols to manipulate, which is exactly why it became so popular with folks who have arthritis or limited grip strength.
The ports cut into the top of the barrel and slide vent gases upward as you fire, which pushes the muzzle down and reduces flip between shots. On a pistol this light, that translates to faster, more comfortable follow-up shots. The gold color comes from a titanium coating on the stainless barrel, so it is durable and not just cosmetic paint.
They do. Each sight combines a tritium insert with a light-gathering Litepipe, so they glow on their own at night from the tritium and pick up ambient light during the day for a bright, easy-to-find sight picture. No batteries are needed, and tritium typically stays useful for well over a decade.
Yes, this model (MPN 12719) comes with both a manual thumb safety and the grip safety on the backstrap. The grip safety disengages naturally when you take a firing grip, so it does not add any steps to your draw. If you prefer to run it without touching a thumb lever, you can simply leave the manual safety off since the grip safety still provides a layer of protection.
| UPC | 022188879179 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 12719 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Finish | Gold |
| Barrel Length | 3.8" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .380 ACP |
| Capacity | 8 + 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 14 |
| Magazine Included | 2 x 8-Round |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 2 |
| Package Height | 2.4 |
| Package Width | 7.0 |
| Product Type | Pistol |
| Safety | Grip/Thumb |
| Shipping Weight | 2.0 |
| Sights | HiViz Litewave H3 |
| Sights Type | HiViz Litewave H3 |
| Slide Description | Lightening Cut/Serrated |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
| State Restriction (Guam) | NO SALE TO GUAM |
| State Restriction (PR) | NO SALE TO PUERTO RICO |
| State Restriction (VI) | NO SALE TO VIRGIN ISLANDS |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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