I just handled a S&W Shield .380 EZ at a gun store counter, and it felt VERY easy to rack the slide. The grip was slim, too.
It's got a single stack 8-round mag.
Excellent sights.
I assume a good trigger pull, like the 9mm Shield I shot last year.
that weapon in my opinion is one great weapon. shot my first one in 9 MM not to many days ago and was duly impressed with it.