The Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield X 9mm (brand part no. 14264) is the thumb safety version of the sub-compact Shield X, with an RMSc/K optic cut and a night sight up front. Smith & Wesson gives it a 3.6-inch barrel, aggressive front and rear slide serrations and a longer grip that maximizes capacity. It ships with a 13-round and a 15-round magazine, so you choose between a shorter grip and a fuller one. It works as a carry gun or a backup, with the option of adding a red dot.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 9mm, in a striker-fired action.
• The barrel is 3.6 inches with a 1:10 twist, stainless steel with an Armornite finish.
• The slide is cut for RMSc/K footprint optics, with a ClearSight cut that diverts gases away from the optic.
• A manual thumb safety is built into the frame.
• The sights are an Ameriglo Trooper LumiGreen front night sight and a blacked-out serrated-notch rear.
• The pistol ships with one 13-round and one 15-round magazine.
• The slide has aggressive front and rear serrations for effective racking.
• The frame has a front rail for a light or laser.
• The grip is a slim textured polymer grip, textured front and rear.
• The trigger is a flat-face design.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it have a thumb safety? Yes. This version has a manual thumb safety.

Is it optic ready? Yes. The slide is cut for RMSc/K footprint optics and includes a ClearSight cut that diverts gases away from the optic.

What magazines come with it? It ships with one 13-round and one 15-round magazine.

Buy the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield X 9mm

The thumb safety Shield X pairs a slim carry profile with a night sight and an optic cut. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more semi-auto handguns.