The Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P Shield X Carry Comp 9mm Pistol adds a PowerPort to the sub-compact Shield X to reduce felt recoil and muzzle rise (Smith & Wesson part no. 14269). The 3.6-inch fluted barrel and the ported stainless steel slide vent gas upward. The slide is cut for RMSc/K optics and carries an Ameriglo Trooper LumiGreen front night sight over a blacked-out serrated-notch rear. This version has no manual thumb safety. This Smith & Wesson pistol ships with one 13-round and one 15-round magazine.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is 9mm, a standard concealed carry cartridge.
• The barrel is 3.6 inches, fluted and ported stainless steel with a 1:10 twist and an Armornite finish.
• The Carry Comp PowerPort diverts gas upward to reduce felt recoil and muzzle rise.
• The pistol has no manual thumb safety, leaving the trigger as the control on the draw.
• The slide has an RMSc/K optic cut, a flat-plane footprint for small red dots.
• The front sight is an Ameriglo Trooper LumiGreen night sight, with a blacked-out serrated-notch rear.
• Two magazines ship with the pistol, one 13-round and one 15-round.
• The ClearSight cut diverts gas away from the optic to keep the view clear.
• The grip is slim and textured, front and rear, with a front rail on the frame.
• Weight is 20.6 ounces, with a flat-face trigger and a reversible magazine catch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the Shield X Carry Comp without a thumb safety? Yes. This version has no manual thumb safety.

What does the PowerPort do? Smith & Wesson designed it to leverage high-pressure gas and drive the muzzle down during firing, which reduces felt recoil.

Which magazines come in the box? One 13-round magazine and one 15-round magazine.

Buy the Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P Shield X Carry Comp 9mm Pistol

A ported Shield X with an optic cut and no manual safety is built for shooters who want recoil control in a small carry gun. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see our other semi-auto handguns.