The Smith & Wesson M&P9 Performance Center delivers competition-grade accuracy with factory porting that reduces muzzle rise and improves follow-up shot speed. This full-size 9mm pistol features a 5-inch barrel optimized for competitive shooting and tactical applications.
What Makes This Different
Factory porting sets this M&P9 apart from standard models by venting gases upward to counteract muzzle flip during rapid fire. The Performance Center treatment includes enhanced trigger components and precision barrel work that standard M&P pistols lack. Shooters typically see 15-20% faster split times compared to non-ported variants in timed fire drills.
Key Features
- Factory-ported 5-inch barrel reduces felt recoil and muzzle rise
- Performance Center enhanced trigger with improved break and reset
- Optics-ready slide accepts popular red dot sight systems
- Aggressive grip texture provides secure hold in adverse conditions
- Ambidextrous slide stop and reversible magazine release
- Picatinny rail accommodates tactical lights and lasers
- 10-round magazine capacity compliant with restricted states
Competitive shooters benefit from the ported barrel's recoil reduction during rapid-fire stages, while the 5-inch sight radius enhances precision at distance. The optics-ready slide accepts direct mounting of popular red dots without adapter plates. Law enforcement agencies appreciate the enhanced ergonomics and reliability in duty holsters designed for full-size M&P pistols.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Barrel Length: 5 inches, factory ported
- Overall Length: 8.5 inches
- Height: 5.6 inches
- Width: 1.2 inches
- Weight: 28.9 ounces unloaded
- Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
- Frame Material: Polymer with stainless steel chassis
- Slide Finish: Armornite corrosion resistant coating
- Sights: Steel 3-dot system, optics ready
- Country of Origin: USA
The Performance Center M&P9 represents Smith & Wesson's commitment to precision manufacturing and competitive performance. Limited production runs make these enhanced pistols sought-after additions to serious shooters' collections.