Everything you need for everyday carry has now been simplified by Smith & Wesson. Introducing the M&P9 Shield Performance Center Ported Everyday Carry Kit. This exclusive kit from Smith & Wesson includes the M&P9 Shield Performance Center Ported, a Smith & Wesson knife, a Smith & Wesson Tactical Flashlight, and two magazines, all packed neatly inside of a notebook gun case.
Whether deployed as a backup or deep concealment sidearm for law enforcement personnel, or used by consumers for every-day carry, the M&P Shield Ported pistols combine modern-day function with superior design and control.
Engineered on a high-strength polymer frame measuring .95-inches in width, the Performance Center M&P Shield is standard with a 3.1-inch factory-ported barrel. The new barrel along with the pistol’s three precision cut ports across the top of the stainless steel slide aid in reducing muzzle flip and improve the ability to remain on target after firing. The new M&P Shield pistols have been further updated with fiber optic sights and an enhanced trigger.
Internal features of the M&P Shield Performance Center Ported mirror the standard M&P Series. Its stainless steel internal chassis reduces flex while providing a stable shooting platform and its low-bore axis helps maintain ease-of-use and a comfortable feel. A passive trigger safety prevents the pistol from firing if dropped and a sear release lever eliminates the need to press the trigger in order to disassemble the firearm. A loaded chamber indicator is located on top of the barrel.
I ordered on Black Friday and the FL dealer had it within a week. This gun is incredibly accurate and reliable. Easy to disassemble and clean. I could not be happier with my purchase. Easy to find holsters as well. The Performance Center model is worth the slightly higher price.