Description
The Performance Center M&P9 M2.0 Carry Comp takes the proven M&P9 platform and gives it the in-house custom shop treatment. The headline here is the integrated Power Port system: the 4.22" 1:10" twist stainless barrel wears an Armornite finish and a port that vents gas straight up, with a slightly oversized matching cut in the slide. The result is noticeably less muzzle climb and faster, flatter follow-up shots without bolting anything onto your gun. Add a Performance Center-tuned flat-face trigger and an 18-degree grip angle that points naturally, and you've got a 9mm that just plain shoots soft and tracks straight.
What Sets the Carry Comp M&P9 Apart
This isn't a plain M&P with a hole drilled in it. The slide is cut for optics using the C.O.R.E. system, so you can drop a red dot on without milling, and the unique ClearSight cut diverts gas away from your optic window to keep the glass clean and your view clear shot after shot. Up front sits a tritium night sight positioned ahead of the port so soot won't cloud it, paired with a blacked-out serrated rear that's drift adjustable for windage. That front-glow, rear-blackout combo is a smart setup for low light and fast target acquisition.
Built for Real Carry and Range Time
The two-tone look, gray ported slide over a black frame, has earned this one a reputation as one of the better-looking factory striker guns out there, but the function backs up the form. You get aggressive grip texturing, a reversible magazine release for lefties and righties, and a Picatinny rail for a light or laser. This SKU includes a manual thumb safety for folks who want that extra layer, and it ships in the 10-round capacity configuration with two magazines. Whether it's range days, competition-style drills, or serious carry duty, the Carry Comp gives you genuine recoil-management tech in a package that's ready to run right out of the box.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
- Model: Performance Center M&P9 M2.0 Carry Comp
- Manufacturer Part Number: 14338
- UPC: 022188900774
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action: Striker-Fired Semi-Auto
- Capacity: 10 + 1
- Barrel Length: 4.22" Ported, 1:10" Twist
- Barrel Finish: Stainless Steel w/ Armornite
- Overall Length: 7.25"
- Slide: Optic Ready (C.O.R.E.), Ported, Serrated
- Front Sight: Tritium Night Sight
- Rear Sight: Blacked-Out, Serrated, Drift Adjustable
- Safety: Manual Thumb Safety
- Color: Gray Slide / Black Frame (Two-Tone)
- Grip Angle: 18 Degrees
What’s Included
- Performance Center M&P9 M2.0 Carry Comp pistol
- Two (2) 10-round magazines
- Optic mounting plate kit with hardware
- Interchangeable palmswell grip inserts
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Carry Comp porting on the M&P9 M2.0 work?
The Power Port is a vent cut into the top of the barrel at the 12 o'clock position, with a matching port in the slide above it. When you fire, escaping gas is directed straight up, which pushes the muzzle down and counteracts climb. The payoff is reduced felt recoil and quicker, flatter follow-up shots.
Is the M&P9 M2.0 Carry Comp optic ready?
Yes. The slide uses Smith & Wesson's C.O.R.E. optic-ready cut and ships with a plate kit so you can mount most popular pistol red dots without any milling. The ClearSight cut also helps keep gas and soot off your optic glass for a clear view between shots.
How many rounds does this version hold and how many magazines come with it?
This particular SKU is the 10-round configuration, giving you 10 + 1 with a round in the chamber. It ships with two 10-round magazines from the factory. Higher-capacity 17-round versions of the Carry Comp exist, so double-check the model number if capacity matters to you.
Does the M&P9 M2.0 Carry Comp have a manual safety?
Yes, this model includes a manual thumb safety for users who want that added layer. It's a frame-mounted lever that's easy to reach with your thumb. If you'd rather run without one, Smith & Wesson does offer the platform in no-safety variants under different part numbers.
What kind of sights come on the Carry Comp?
Up front you get a tritium night sight positioned ahead of the port so it stays clean and glows in low light. The rear is a blacked-out, serrated sight that's drift adjustable for windage in its dovetail. That setup makes for fast target acquisition while keeping your eye focused on the glowing front dot.
Will my standard M&P9 holsters and lights fit this pistol?
The frame keeps the familiar M&P footprint with a Picatinny accessory rail up front, so weapon lights and lasers built for the platform should fit fine. For holsters, keep in mind the ported slide and any mounted optic, so look for a model cut for the Carry Comp or an optic-compatible fit. The reversible mag release also makes it friendly for left-handed shooters.





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