Yes, they can. You can get them from S&W directly.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/wcsstore/SmWesson/upload/ot...PartsList_Retail.pdf
According to the parts list;
The 9mm and 40 Compact use this part;
07 268620000 $4.10 X MAG BUTT PLATE (CURVED)

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