New S&W Folding 9mm Carbine: M&P FPC First Shots

Published on February 28, 2023
Duration: 20:25

The Smith & Wesson M&P FPC is a 9mm folding carbine offering compact storage and portability, folding to about 16 inches. It includes three magazines and features M&P pistol-style controls with a cross-bolt safety. While praised for its shooting performance, reliability, and price, ergonomic critiques include a difficult slide release and non-intuitive magazine storage.

Quick Summary

The Smith & Wesson M&P FPC is a 9mm folding carbine designed for portability, folding to about 16 inches. It includes three magazines and stores two spares in the stock. While reliable and accurate in testing, it has ergonomic quirks like a stiff slide release and non-intuitive magazine storage.

Chapters

  1. 00:09Introducing the S&W M&P FPC
  2. 00:34Folding Mechanism & Compact Size
  3. 01:51Magazine Capacity & Storage
  4. 02:53Controls & Safety Features
  5. 03:30Comparison: FPC vs. Sub-2000
  6. 05:28Range Test: Accuracy & Reliability
  7. 07:14Ergonomic Critiques
  8. 14:10Final Summary & Verdict

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Smith & Wesson M&P FPC?

The S&W M&P FPC is a 9mm folding pistol caliber carbine. Key features include a side-folding mechanism for compact storage (approx. 16 inches folded), integrated magazine storage in the stock, M&P pistol-style controls, and a cross-bolt safety. It comes with 17 and 23-round magazines.

How compact is the S&W M&P FPC when folded?

When folded using its side-folding mechanism, the S&W M&P FPC reduces its overall length to approximately 16 inches. This makes it highly portable and comparable in size to an AR-15 upper receiver for storage.

What is the magazine capacity and storage for the M&P FPC?

The M&P FPC includes one 17-round magazine and two 23-round magazines. Notably, it features integrated storage within the buttstock capable of holding two of these spare magazines.

How does the S&W M&P FPC perform during range testing?

Initial range testing showed the M&P FPC to be reliable, firing 150 rounds without malfunctions. Reviewers noted it shoots better than some other recent pistol caliber carbine releases, indicating good accuracy and performance.

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