Smith & Wesson · Pistol · In Production · 2025
| Weight (empty) | 590 g (20.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 175 mm (6.89") |
| Barrel Length | 91 mm (3.58") |
| Height | 124 mm (4.88") |
| Width | 23 mm (0.91") |
| Magazine Capacity | 13 rounds |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 355 m/s (1165 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 470 J (347 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 25 m (27 yd) |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
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