The Smith & Wesson Equalizer is a micro-compact 9mm semi-automatic pistol with a 3.675-inch barrel. It is optics-ready, includes a thumb safety, and ships in a bundle configuration with a Viridian RFX 11 red dot and a Savior bag. Three magazines are included: a 10-round, a 13-round, and a 15-round. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Smith & Wesson 
• Model: Equalizer 
• Caliber: 9mm 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 10/13/15 
• Barrel Length: 3.675 in 
• Color/Finish: Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• Optics-ready slide cut, bundled with Viridian RFX 11 green dot sight 
• Manual thumb safety 
• Three magazines included: 10-round, 13-round, and 15-round 
• Savior bag included in bundle 
• Micro-compact CCW-oriented frame

Owners drawn to the Equalizer for carry appreciate that it ships with three different magazine capacities, letting them pick the right balance of size and round count for the situation. The Viridian RFX 11 bundle is generally seen as good value, though some buyers note the dot takes adjustment to get dialed in before carry.

The thumb safety is a deliberate selling point for many Equalizer buyers, especially those transitioning from hammer-fired pistols. A portion of the striker-fired crowd finds it redundant, so the safety splits opinions more than most features on a compact pistol.

Reliability reports are mostly positive out of the box. The common friction point is the relatively stiff slide on early rounds through a new gun; most owners report it smooths out with use. At the micro-compact price point, the Equalizer is seen as competitive, though a few buyers feel the grip texture could be more aggressive for warm-weather carry.