The Shield EZ 9mm with thumb safety — offered from initial launch because the EZ's target demographic of new and recoil-sensitive shooters was found to be disproportionately more likely to prefer a manual safety. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 9mm Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 2019, USA Weight: 18.5 oz Overall length: 6.8" Status: Active Intended use: concealed_carry, personal_defense, new_shooter