Smith Wesson FPC 9mm FDE – Superb Folding Carbine

Description

The Smith Wesson FPC 9mm FDE is the M&P FPC in a flat dark earth finish, a 9mm pistol caliber carbine that folds sideways into a package small enough to live in a backpack and unfolds in about a second.

Smith Wesson FPC 9mm FDE Folding Sideways, Not Under

Most folding carbines fold under the receiver, which means a mounted optic ends up in the way or takes a knock every time the gun is closed. The FPC folds horizontally to the side instead, so a red dot stays mounted, stays clear of the mechanism and stays zeroed.

Folded, the carbine measures 16 and a half inches long, 8 inches tall and 2.5 inches wide. Unfolded it runs about 30 and five eighths inches. That is a real rifle that packs down to the size of a laptop bag.

The flat dark earth finish is the practical difference on this version. It is a matter of taste rather than function, though a tan carbine is noticeably less conspicuous in a field or desert setting than a black one.

Magazines, Storage and Handling

The stock stores two spare magazines internally behind a quick-release tab system. A carbine that carries its own reloads is a genuinely good idea, because the whole system stays together whether it is in a pack, behind a seat or in a case.

The FPC accepts any M&P full-size or compact double-stack 9mm pistol magazine. If you own an M&P M2.0 or M&P 9, the magazines you already have feed this carbine, and the aftermarket for those is enormous.

The action is straightforward blowback. There is no gas system to tune or maintain, the bolt mass keeps recoil to almost nothing, and the charging slide doubles as a retainer that holds the carbine closed when folded. An M-LOK handguard with a Picatinny rail on top takes lights, optics and accessories.

Legal Points to Check

The FPC is a rifle. It ships with a 16.25 inch barrel and a stock for that reason, and folding does not change its legal classification, because overall length is measured unfolded. Shortening the barrel or removing the stock would create a short-barrelled rifle requiring federal registration.

Magazine capacity rules vary by state and sometimes by city. This configuration is supplied with standard-capacity magazines, so check your local limits before ordering if you live somewhere that caps them.

Finally, rules on carrying a firearm in a vehicle differ considerably from state to state. A carbine that packs down small is easy to transport, and that makes it equally easy to transport in a way your state does not allow. Know the law where you drive.

Specifications

• Manufacturer part number: 14376
• Caliber: 9mm Luger
• Capacity: 23 rounds
• Barrel: 16.25 in.
• Action: blowback semi-automatic
• Finish: flat dark earth
• Folding: horizontal side-folding with locking latch, optics stay mounted
• Length: about 30 5/8 in. unfolded, 16 1/2 in. folded
• Magazine compatibility: any M&P full-size or compact double-stack 9mm pistol magazine
• Storage: in-stock magazine storage with quick-release tab system
• Handguard: M-LOK slots with Picatinny-style rail on top
• Trigger: flat-face with crisp break
• Weight: 80.48 oz
• Height: 8 in.
• Width: 2.5 in.
• UPC: 022188899658

Why Buyers Choose the Smith Wesson FPC 9mm FDE

A carbine that folds is a carbine you will actually keep with you. Truck, boat, pack or closet, the FPC takes the space of a bag rather than a gun case.

9mm out of a 16.25 inch barrel gains meaningful velocity over a pistol while staying cheap to shoot and easy on the ears compared to a rifle cartridge.

Sharing magazines with an M&P pistol means one magazine inventory covers both guns, which matters when you are packing for a trip or building a kit.

Blowback operation keeps the mechanism simple, so there is very little to maintain and nothing that needs tuning to run different ammunition.

Who Should Buy It

The Smith Wesson FPC 9mm FDE suits shooters wanting a compact truck or pack gun, M&P pistol owners who want a carbine sharing their magazines, and anyone who prefers a tan finish. New shooters will find it easy to handle, since recoil is minimal and the controls mirror a familiar pistol.

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