Smith & Wesson just dropped a bombshell for concealed carry enthusiasts craving serious stopping power: the new M&P Carry Comp in 10mm Auto. Built in Tennessee with the company’s battle-tested PowerPort vented barrel and the innovative ClearSight cut on the slide, this pistol shaves recoil while maximizing sight picture clarity—think flatter shooting and faster follow-ups without the bulk of a full-size rig. At a compact footprint ideal for appendix or IWB carry, it’s packing a punch that rivals bear-country backups or urban defense loads, all while keeping the M&P’s ergonomic grip and crisp trigger that pros swear by.
What makes this a game-changer for the 2A community? 10mm has been the dark horse caliber—louder, hotter, and more stout than 9mm, but with unmatched terminal ballistics that echo the FBI’s brief 1989 flirtation before they pussied out for milder loads. S&W’s addressing the Achilles’ heel: muzzle flip. The PowerPort blasts gases upward like a mini-compensator, taming that wrist-snapping impulse, while ClearSight ditches traditional rear sight clutter for an unobstructed red dot window. In a post-Brady world where micro-red dots rule and states like California nitpick assault features, this striker-fired gem slips through carry regs without compromises. It’s a nod to the golden era of 10mm revival (thanks, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation crowd and Glock 20 cultists), signaling big manufacturers are betting on defensive calibers that don’t mess around.
Implications? Expect a surge in 10mm adoption among serious carriers who ditched .40 S&W for its watered-down hype. Pair this with Buffalo Bore or Underwood hardcast loads, and you’ve got a holstered thunderbolt for two-legged or four-legged threats. S&W’s move pressures competitors like Glock and SIG to up their compact 10mm game, fueling innovation in a market starved for optic-ready, compensated EDC firepower. If you’re in the market, this could redefine carry gun for those who prioritize penetration over plinking—grab one before the waitlists explode. Pro-2A win, hands down.
