Smith Wesson Equalizer 9mm 15 Round – Superb Easy Rack Pistol

Description

The Smith Wesson Equalizer 9mm 15 Round is The Smith Wesson Equalizer 9mm 15 Round is the full capacity version of the pistol Smith Wesson built for shooters who struggle to rack a slide. It ships with three magazines, a flush fitting ten round, a thirteen round and a fifteen round, so you can set it up flat for concealment or long for the range and home without buying anything extra.

Underneath, the design is what makes the Equalizer worth a look: an internal hammer and single action trigger allow a much lighter recoil spring than a striker fired pistol needs, which is why the slide comes back with so little effort. There is no thumb safety on this model, so the controls stay simple.

Smith Wesson Equalizer 9mm 15 Round Smith Wesson Equalizer 9mm 15 Round Magazine Options And Easy Rack Slide

Three magazines in the box is more useful than it sounds. The ten round magazine sits flush and gives the Smith Wesson Equalizer 9mm 15 Round the flattest possible profile for deep concealment. The thirteen round adds a bit of grip length, which most hands prefer, and still conceals well under a shirt. The fifteen round is what you leave in the pistol at home or run at the range. Being able to change the size of the gun by changing the magazine is a genuine advantage over a pistol that comes with one option.

The easy rack slide is a consequence of the internal hammer design rather than a gimmick. Because the recoil spring is not also cocking a striker, it can be considerably lighter. Anyone with arthritis, a hand injury or simply less grip strength than pistol designers assume will feel the difference on the first attempt.

The single action trigger benefits from the same architecture, giving a shorter and cleaner press than most striker fired micro compacts manage. A grip safety at the rear of the frame means the pistol will not fire without a proper firing grip, and the slide is cut for a micro red dot with mounting hardware included.

Smith Wesson Equalizer 9mm 15 Round Size, Handling And Honest Limits

Micro compact pistols involve trade-offs, and the Smith Wesson Equalizer 9mm 15 Round does not escape them. The short barrel and short sight radius make precise shooting harder than a full size pistol. The light weight means recoil is felt more sharply. With the flush ten round magazine, many hands will have a finger hanging below the grip. These are the costs of a pistol you can actually conceal, not defects.

The grip safety divides opinion. It is a real safety benefit and it can also fail to disengage if you shoot from an awkward position or with a compromised grip. Practice from unusual positions rather than assuming it will always work.

Single action means the hammer is cocked whenever the pistol is loaded and ready to fire. With no thumb safety on this model, a well made holster that completely covers the trigger guard is essential rather than optional.

Magazine capacity limits vary by state. If you live somewhere restricted, the ten round magazine included here may be the only one you can legally use, so check before ordering.

Smith Wesson Equalizer 9mm 15 Round Specifications

• Manufacturer part number: 13592
• UPC: 022188891423
• Caliber: 9mm Luger
• Capacity: 10, 13 and 15 round magazines included
• Barrel: 3.6 inches
• Action: internal hammer, single action
• Safety: grip safety, no thumb safety
• Slide: optics ready with mounting hardware
• Sights: white dot front, adjustable rear
• Frame: polymer

Shoppers weighing the Smith Wesson Equalizer against striker fired competitors are usually solving one specific problem. As an Easy Rack 9mm Pistol it asks far less grip strength than anything else in the class, which for many buyers settles the question by itself. As an Optics Ready Micro Compact it also takes a red dot without machining, so the pistol can keep up as the shooter improves rather than being outgrown.

Why Buyers Choose the Smith Wesson Equalizer 9mm 15 Round

Buy the Smith Wesson Equalizer 9mm 15 Round if racking a slide is difficult for you and you want one pistol that covers concealed carry, home defense and range use without buying accessories. Three magazine sizes in the box means you can change how the gun carries and how much it holds in a few seconds. The single action trigger is better than most micro compacts offer, and the optics ready slide means a red dot is a screwdriver away rather than a gunsmithing job.

Skip it if you prefer striker fired pistols without a grip safety, since that is a different design philosophy. Skip it if you want a thumb safety, because a version with one is available. And skip it if you want a full size range pistol, where a longer sight radius and more weight make shooting easier.

Who Should Buy The Smith Wesson Equalizer 9mm 15 Round

The Smith Wesson Equalizer 9mm 15 Round suits This pistol suits concealed carriers with limited hand strength, older shooters, anyone with arthritis or a hand injury, new shooters intimidated by racking a slide, and buyers who want one pistol that can be carried flat or run at capacity. It is a poor fit for shooters committed to striker fired designs, for those who dislike grip safeties, and for anyone wanting a dedicated range gun. All firearm sales ship to a licensed FFL dealer for transfer, and magazine capacity and carry rules vary by state, so confirm your local law before ordering.

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