The Smith & Wesson Model 929 Performance Center is a double-action revolver chambered in 9mm Luger with a 6.5-inch barrel, titanium cylinder, and matte silver stainless steel finish. Capacity is 8 rounds. Weight is 44.1 oz (2.8 lbs). This is Jerry Miculek's signature competition design. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Smith & Wesson 
• Model: Model 929 Performance Center 
• Caliber: 9mm Luger (9x19 PARA) 
• Action: Double Action 
• Capacity: 8 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 6.5 inches 
• Weight: 2.8 lbs (44.1 oz) 
• Finish: Matte Silver Stainless Steel 
   

Features 

The titanium cylinder keeps weight manageable relative to the barrel length. A removable compensator mounts on the barrel to reduce muzzle rise during rapid strings. The chrome teardrop hammer and trigger with trigger stop are tuned for competition use, giving a smooth DA pull and a crisp SA break. Patridge front sight and an adjustable rear sight let you tune zero for your load. Running 9mm in a revolver requires moon clips for feeding, which also makes ejection faster than with traditional rimmed revolver cartridges.

The S&W 929 Performance Center is a competition-focused revolver and gets evaluated as such by most owners. Accuracy and the smooth trigger pull are the most consistently praised attributes. The double-action pull is light and even for a revolver, and the Performance Center tuning shows. Build quality is well-regarded and the gun handles hard use.

Moon clips for the 9mm feed system draw mixed reactions: experienced shooters appreciate the fast ejection speed they allow; newer revolver shooters find the clip handling takes practice. Weight at 44.1 oz is noted as useful for stability during rapid fire but affects comfort for long competition days. Price sits toward the high end of the revolver market, with most buyers accepting it as appropriate for Performance Center-level equipment. The Miculek association adds credibility among competition-oriented buyers.