Smith & Wesson M&P Shield X Performance Center 9mm Luger Pistol

Product Description

Smith & Wesson M&P Shield X Performance Center is a sub-compact, striker-fired 9mm Luger pistol with a 4.1″ barrel and 13+1 capacity. The frame is polymer. The barrel is stainless steel with a blue PVD finish. The pistol weighs 20.6 oz and is 7.25″ long overall.

This Performance Center version has a few features that set it apart. The barrel is threaded with a 1/2×28 muzzle, and the pistol is listed as suppressor ready. The slide has an RMSc/K optic cut, so a red dot with that footprint can mount directly. The trigger has a flat face, the grip sits at an 18 degree angle, and there is a front rail. Two double-stack magazines are included.

Who it suits

The sights are an Ameriglo LumiGreen night sight with a blacked-out U-notch. That makes it a fit for shooters who carry and want usable sights in low light. It also works for range shooters who want to add an optic or a suppressor later.

Common gear to pair with it includes a holster made for the Shield X, a red dot that fits the RMSc/K footprint, spare 9mm magazines, and a thread protector or suppressor for the 1/2×28 muzzle. Add 9mm ammunition, a cleaning kit, and a range bag. Check that any holster you pick works with a threaded barrel and an optic if you plan to use both.

Smith & Wesson M&P Shield X Performance Center 9mm Luger Pistol Specifications

What’s in the Box

2 Magazines (per the manufacturer’s listing).

Fits and Pairs With

• Atomic Subsonic HPBT MatchKing 7.62x39mm 220 gr Ammo, 50 Rounds
• Hornady American Gunner 7.62x39mm 123 gr Ammo, 50 Rounds
• Winchester Repeating Arms Steel 9mm Luger 115 gr Ammo, 500 Rounds
• Winchester Ammunition Silvertip, 9MM, 115 Grain, Hollow Point, 20 Rounds

Ordering from Western Sport

Order online and we ship it to the licensed FFL dealer you choose near you — see how buying a gun online works. Western Sport has been a licensed FFL/SOT dealer since 2007, and everything we sell carries the full manufacturer warranty. Questions before you order? Send us a message.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the M&P Shield X Performance Center optics ready?

A: Yes. The slide has an RMSc/K optic cut, so red dots with that footprint mount directly.

Q: Does this Shield X have a threaded barrel?

A: Yes. The 4.1" barrel has a threaded 1/2×28 muzzle, and the pistol is suppressor ready.

Q: How many rounds does the M&P Shield X Performance Center hold?

A: 13+1 rounds. Two double-stack magazines are included.

Q: How much does the M&P Shield X Performance Center weigh?

A: 20.6 oz. Overall length is 7.25".

Q: What sights does this pistol have?

A: An Ameriglo LumiGreen night sight with a blacked-out U-notch. It is useful for low-light shooting.

Warranty and Manufacturer

Covered by the Smith & Wesson factory warranty; warranty terms come from Smith & Wesson.

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