S&W M&P Shield X | 9mm | 3.6″ | 13/15rd | 14263
MSRP: $599.00
Your Price: $502.00
The Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield X (MFG# 14263) is a compact, optics-ready 9mm striker-fired pistol with a 3.6″ stainless steel barrel, Armornite finish, front night sight, and ships with one 13‑round and one 15‑round magazine; no thumb safety.
The Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield X (MFG# 14263) is a compact, striker-fired 9mm handgun built around versatility and enhanced ergonomics. It features an optics-ready slide cut, a 3.6″ stainless steel barrel with an Armornite finish, and a front night sight for low-light use. The Shield X ships with both a 13‑round and a 15‑round magazine and omits a manual thumb safety for a simplified controls layout. For users who want an aimpoint under $1,000, a rugged red-dot like the Trijicon RMR Type 2 pairs well with optics-ready Shield X pistols.
Product Specifications
- The manufacturer is Smith & Wesson.
- The model is M&P9 Shield X.
- The manufacturer part number is 14263.
- The caliber is 9mm.
- The barrel length is 3.6 inches.
- The action is Semi-Auto (Striker Fired).
- The slide material is Stainless Steel with an Armornite finish.
- The barrel material is Stainless Steel with a 1:10″ rate of twist.
- The frame material is Polymer with enhanced grip texture.
- The pistol is Optic Ready with an RMSc/K-style cut.
- The sights include a Trooper LumiGreen front night sight and a blacked-out serrated U-notch rear sight.
- The package includes one 13-round and one 15-round magazine.
- The number of magazines included is 2.
- The overall weight is approximately 20.8 oz.
- The UPC is 022188900842.
The Shield X emphasizes practical upgrades over its predecessors: aggressive slide serrations for positive racking, a longer grip for increased magazine capacity, and a slim textured frame that balances concealability and control. Its optics-ready slide and front rail make it straightforward to configure for range use or everyday carry setups where a compact red dot improves sight acquisition. The combination of a stainless steel barrel, Armornite finish, and polymer chassis keeps the package durable without excess weight.
Owners and reviewers commonly note the improved ergonomics and the convenience of the optics-ready slide as standout features of the Shield X.
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