Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P9 Shield EZ 9mm | 3.83" Ported Barrel | HI-VIZ Night Sights

Performance Center Precision. Enhanced Comfort. Trusted Smith & Wesson Engineering.

The Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P9 Shield EZ 9mm combines the user-friendly design of the popular Shield EZ platform with premium Performance Center enhancements. Designed with an emphasis on comfortable handling, accessible controls, and refined performance, this semi-automatic pistol delivers a combination of practical features and precision craftsmanship.

Chambered in 9mm Luger, the Performance Center Shield EZ features a 3.83-inch ported stainless steel barrel, an enhanced trigger system, HI-VIZ Litewave H3 Tritium/Litepipe sights, and an easy-to-rack slide.

One of the standout features of this Performance Center model is its ported barrel, designed to help reduce muzzle rise and improve overall shooting comfort. The stainless steel slide incorporates lightening cuts to reduce weight, complementing the pistol's balanced and ergonomic design.

The Performance Center flat-faced, silver anodized aluminum trigger provides a crisp, lightweight trigger pull with a tactile and audible reset. An enhanced silver anodized aluminum grip safety adds another distinctive feature to the pistol's design.

For improved visibility in different lighting conditions, the pistol comes equipped with HI-VIZ Litewave H3 Tritium/Litepipe sights, combining tritium illumination with fiber-optic technology.

The Shield EZ also incorporates a tactile loaded chamber indicator, allowing the chamber's loaded status to be checked visually and by touch. Its easy-to-rack slide and easy-to-load magazines reflect the accessibility-focused engineering of the M&P Shield EZ series.

Built with a durable polymer frame, stainless steel barrel, and Armornite-finished stainless steel slide, this pistol offers dependable construction with a distinctive Performance Center appearance.

Key Features

• Performance Center Upgrades: Enhanced components and refined features developed by Smith & Wesson's Performance Center.

• 3.83-Inch Ported Barrel: Stainless steel barrel with porting designed to help reduce muzzle flip.

• Lightened Stainless Steel Slide: Precision slide cuts reduce weight while creating a distinctive appearance.

• Flat-Faced Aluminum Trigger: Silver anodized Performance Center trigger with a crisp, lightweight pull.

• Enhanced Grip Safety: Silver anodized aluminum grip safety with upgraded Performance Center styling.

• HI-VIZ Litewave H3 Night Sights: Tritium and Litepipe technology for enhanced sight visibility.

• Easy-to-Rack Slide: Designed to require less effort to manipulate than many traditional semi-automatic pistol slides.

• Tactile Loaded Chamber Indicator: Provides a visual and tactile indication of a chambered cartridge.

• Internal Hammer-Fired Action: Semi-automatic operating system with internal hammer.

• 8-Round Magazine Capacity: Includes two easy-to-load, 8-round magazines.

• Picatinny-Style Accessory Rail: Integrated frame rail for compatible accessories.

• Armornite Slide Finish: Protective finish designed for durability and corrosion resistance.

• Matte Black Polymer Frame: Lightweight construction with ergonomic grip design.

• Compact Dimensions: 7-inch overall length and 23.2-ounce unloaded weight.

Performance Center Enhancements

Ported Stainless Steel Barrel

The Performance Center Shield EZ features a 3.83-inch stainless steel barrel with precision porting.

The ported design is intended to help reduce muzzle rise, providing a more controlled shooting experience.

The barrel also features a high-bright finish that complements the pistol's upgraded Performance Center components.

Precision-Lightened Slide

The stainless steel slide incorporates carefully machined lightening cuts to reduce overall weight.

Combined with the Shield EZ's easy-to-rack design, these enhancements contribute to the pistol's accessible handling characteristics.

The slide is finished with Smith & Wesson's protective Armornite treatment.

Performance Center Flat-Faced Trigger

The upgraded silver anodized aluminum trigger features a flat-faced design and refined Performance Center action.

Its crisp, lightweight trigger pull is complemented by a tactile and audible reset, providing clear feedback during operation.

HI-VIZ Litewave H3 Tritium/Litepipe Sights

The Shield EZ comes equipped with HI-VIZ Litewave H3 sights, which combine tritium illumination with Litepipe fiber-optic technology.

This sight system is designed to provide enhanced visibility in a variety of lighting conditions.

Enhanced Aluminum Grip Safety

The Performance Center model includes an upgraded silver anodized aluminum grip safety.

This component adds both functional refinement and a distinctive appearance to the pistol.

Easy-to-Load Magazines

The Shield EZ platform incorporates magazines designed to simplify loading.

Two 8-round magazines are included, providing a total of 16 rounds of magazine capacity between the two supplied magazines.

Product Specifications

Included with the Firearm

• Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P9 Shield EZ 9mm Pistol

• Two 8-Round Easy-to-Load Magazines

• Factory-installed HI-VIZ Litewave H3 Tritium/Litepipe Sights

• Performance Center Enhanced Trigger and Grip Safety

• Factory Packaging and Manufacturer Documentation, as supplied

Why Choose the Performance Center M&P9 Shield EZ?

The Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P9 Shield EZ offers a refined version of the popular Shield EZ platform, combining accessible handling with premium components and enhanced craftsmanship.

Its ported barrel, lightweight slide design, upgraded Performance Center trigger, enhanced grip safety, and HI-VIZ night sights distinguish it from standard Shield EZ configurations.

The combination of a compact profile, easy-to-rack slide, and easy-to-load magazines makes this pistol an option worth considering for shooters who value straightforward operation and comfortable handling.

Backed by Smith & Wesson's longstanding reputation for firearm manufacturing, the Performance Center M&P9 Shield EZ represents a thoughtful combination of practical design and premium features.

Available at TCOB Armory

The Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P9 Shield EZ 9mm delivers distinctive styling, precision-machined enhancements, and the familiar accessibility of the Shield EZ platform.

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