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SMITH & WESSON M&P 45 Shield Performance Center .45 AUTO RIM

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Guns Listing ID: 567929



Overview

The Smith & Wesson M&P45 Shield Performance Center is a compact, single-stack .45 ACP pistol built on the M&P Shield platform and enhanced by Smith & Wesson’s Performance Center. It keeps the Shield’s slim concealment-oriented footprint while adding factory performance upgrades: a tuned trigger, improved controls and ergonomics, and often cosmetic/functional slide and barrel enhancements intended to improve accuracy, feel, and fast follow-up shots. The result is a micro/compact .45 that’s intended for everyday carry with the refined trigger and fit of a higher-end factory setup.

Core design & operating system

Platform: Smith & Wesson M&P Shield — single-stack, polymer frame with steel slide and barrel.

Caliber: .45 ACP (45×11.43 mm).

Action: Striker-fired, precharged striker system with trigger safety (typical M&P style).

Frame: Slim single-stack polymer frame, aggressive but carry-friendly texturing; small, concealable grip profile.

Slide/barrel: Steel slide and barrel; Performance Center variants may have porting, lightening cuts, or match-grade barrels depending on the specific edition.

Capacity: Common stock configurations are 6+1 or 7+1 rounds (with extended magazines often available to +1 or +2). Exact capacity depends on the specific magazine included with the model.

Typical Performance Center upgrades (what to expect)

Note: Performance Center offers model-specific packages; not every Shield Performance Center will have every item below. Common upgrades include:

Match/tuned trigger: Lighter, crisper break and shorter, tactile reset compared with the stock Shield trigger (often the single largest perceived improvement).

Enhanced trigger safety and connector polishing: Smoother takeup and more consistent pull.

Match/hand-fitted barrel: Often a tighter tolerance or improved crown for better accuracy.

Slide work: May include porting, lightening cuts, or enhanced slide serrations for positive manipulation. Ported slides (and/or ports in the barrel) reduce muzzle flip but increase muzzle blast — not all Performance Center Shields are ported.

Enhanced sights: Upgraded 3-dot or dovetailed night/tritium sights or fiber-optic front sights are often fitted; some models are optics-ready or come with optic-friendly slides.

Cosmetic/finish upgrades: Melonite / nitride / custom Cerakote or Performance Center markings and accented controls.

Improved controls: Undercut trigger guard, extended magazine release (sometimes reversible), improved slide stop lever, or stippling modifications.

Enhanced magazines: Mag springs and followers tuned for reliable feeding; extended magazines may be included in some packages.

Factory test/inspection: Performance Center pistols typically receive extra bench testing and a higher level of QA than standard production items.

Representative specifications (approximate — verify for your exact model)

Caliber: .45 ACP

Action: Striker-fired

Barrel length: ~3.1–3.3 inches (common Shield .45 barrel lengths are around 3.1–3.3\")

Overall length: ˜ 6.5 inches (approximate)

Height: ˜ 4.5 inches with standard magazine (varies with extended mags)

Weight (unloaded): usually in the low-20 ounces range unloaded (exact weight depends on slide cuts/porting and whether the model is ported or fitted with heavier components)

Capacity: typically 6+1 or 7+1 (factory mags); extended +1/+2 mags commonly available

Frame: Polymer (textured)

Slide finish: Varies (black Melonite/nitride common; special finishes by PC possible)

Sights: Upgraded factory Performance Center sights (varies by release)

Manufacturer: SMITH & WESSON
Model: M&P 45 Shield Performance Center
Caliber Info: .45 AUTO RIM
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 3.1" BARREL
Action: SEMI AUTOMATIC
Finish: black

Price: $425.99