The micro compact fray is still an incredibly busy fight arena. So many manufacturers making so many guns. It can sometimes be hard to keep up with everything.
But occasionally, you come across something that you weren’t expecting.
In this case, the surprise is that Smith & Wesson, decided to take their M&P9 Shield X pistol and cut some holes in it. Specifically, they added a compensator to (hat tip to here for the lead). Luke McCoy writes,
Smith & Wesson has announced the launch of the new Performance Center M&P9 Shield X Carry Comp, a premium concealed carry pistol designed to enhance the popular Shield X platform with upgraded features and improved shootability.
Chambered in 9mm, the new PC Shield X Carry Comp offers magazine capacities of 13+1, 15+1, or a 10+1 configuration for states with capacity restrictions. The pistol features a 3.6-inch fluted barrel equipped with Smith & Wesson’s proprietary PowerPort technology, which redirects high-pressure gases to reduce muzzle rise and felt recoil during rapid fire.
You can get a better view of this pistol in the Smith & Wesson promo video below.
McCoy also mentions that this model includes both front and rear slide serrations, an integrated accessory rail, flat-faced trigger, and a reversible magazine catch.
But that’s not all.
For enhanced low-light sight acquisition, the pistol comes standard with an Ameriglo Trooper LumiGreen front sight paired with a serrated u-notch blacked-out rear sight. In addition, the optics-ready slide is cut for RMSc/K footprint red dot sights and features a ClearSight Cut to divert gas discharge away from the optic lens, maintaining clear visibility during fire.
That’s right, an included optic, and the gas discharge is away from the optic to keep it cleaner.
Clearly Smith & Wesson have put some thought into this project.
So, if you’re in the market for a compensated micro compact pistol, this may be a gun to consider.
