The Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P Shield X Carry Comp 9mm adds a PowerPort compensator to the slim Shield X, with a ported 3.6-inch barrel that pushes gas upward to reduce felt recoil (brand part no. 14845). A manual thumb safety, an Ameriglo Trooper LumiGreen front night sight and an RMSc/K optic cut round out the package. The ported stainless slide has an Armornite finish, and the polymer frame wears Midnight Bronze Cerakote. Two magazines, one 13-round and one 15-round, come with the pistol, which suits concealed carry where fast follow-up shots matter.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 9mm, in a slim striker-fired Performance Center build.
• The barrel is a 3.6-inch stainless fluted, ported barrel with a 1:10 twist and an Armornite finish.
• The PowerPort compensator diverts gas upward to reduce felt recoil and help the shooter get back on target faster.
• A manual thumb safety adds a deliberate on/off control.
• The front sight is an Ameriglo Trooper LumiGreen night sight, with a blacked-out serrated-notch rear sight.
• The ported stainless slide has an RMSc/K optic cut and a ClearSight cut to keep gases off the optic.
• The polymer frame has a Midnight Bronze Cerakote finish, and one 13-round and one 15-round magazine are included.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Carry Comp do? The Carry Comp design includes Smith & Wesson’s PowerPort, which diverts gas upward to reduce felt recoil when firing so the shooter can recover faster.

Does it have a thumb safety? Yes. Smith & Wesson lists this Carry Comp model with a manual thumb safety.

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

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

A compensated barrel, a thumb safety and night sights give this Shield X a lot of capability in a very slim package. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more semi-auto handguns while you are here.