Smith & Wesson has just announced a new Performance Center Carry Comp version of the M&P9 Shield X.
Smith & Wesson’s M&P9 Shield X pistol hit the market earlier this year and had all the makings of an excellent 9mm CCW pistol option, but their Performance Center team has already set out to make it even more shootable with the new Shield X Carry Comp model. Featuring a PowerPort integrated compensator in its 3.6-inch fluted barrel, it should deliver a smoother shooting experience with less kick and muzzle rise.
As an optics-ready pistol (RMSc/K footprint), the M&P9 Shield X Carry Comp also features Smith & Wesson’s ClearSight Cut designed to divert gases away and keep red dots clean. Other features include front and rear slide serrations for easier racking, a reversible magazine catch and an integrated front rail for accessories. As for iron sights, it comes with an Ameriglo Trooper LumiGreen front sight and a blacked-out serrated U-notch rear sight to remain useful in any lighting condition.
Like the standard Shield X, the Carry Comp variant also sports a slim grip with aggressive front and rear texturing, a flat-face trigger and a capacity of 13+1 with flush-fit mags and 15+1 with the extended magazine (one of each is included). A 10-round version is available as well for compliant states, and it can be purchased either with or without a manual thumb safety.
The Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P9 Shield X Carry Comp is available now and all three variants have an MSRP of $699.
For more information, visit smith-wesson.com.
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