Smith & Wesson M&P Shield X

Smith & Wesson · Pistol · In Production · 2025

Weight (empty)590 g (20.8 oz)
Overall Length175 mm (6.89")
Barrel Length91 mm (3.58")
Height124 mm (4.88")
Width23 mm (0.91")
Magazine Capacity13 rounds
Action TypeShort Recoil
Firing MechanismStriker Fired
Muzzle Velocity355 m/s (1165 fps)
Muzzle Energy470 J (347 ft·lbf)
Effective Range25 m (27 yd)
Frame MaterialPolymer

Primary Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum

The Smith & Wesson M&P Shield X is a compact, striker-fired semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm, introduced in mid-2025 as the next evolution of the Shield platform. The Shield X bridges the gap between the micro-compact Shield Plus and larger M&P compacts, offering the concealability of a sub-compact with the shootability and capacity of a compact pistol. With a 3.6-inch (91mm) Armornite-finished stainless steel barrel with a 1:10-inch twist rate, the Shield X provides improved ballistic per...

Country of Origin: United States