If you are a huge fan of the idea of folding pistol caliber carbines but have never been happy with the available options on the market, then you’ll be happy to hear that a new contender has arrived. Smith & Wesson has just announced the launch of their new M&P FPC or Folding Pistol Carbine. This new folding 9mm PCC comes optics ready, features a unique folding mechanism, 100% compatibility with already existing M&P series 9mm magazines, and will retail for about $699 MSRP putting it at about the same price as other folding PCCs already on the market.

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Meet the New Folding Pistol Carbine (M&P FPC) from Smith & Wesson

Specifications:

• Model: M&P FPC
• SKU: 12575
• Caliber: 9mm Luger
• Capacity: 17+1 or 23+1
• Action: Blowback, semi-auto
• Barrel Length: 16.25″
• Rifling Twist: 1:10″
• Sights: N/A, optics-ready
• Grip M&P M2.0 Compact-size grip
• Barrel Material: 4140 Steel
• Barrel Finish: Black Oxide
• Bolt/Bolt Carrier: Stainless Steel
• Frame/Receiver: Aluminum (tube)
• Frame/Receiver Finish: Hard Coat Black Anodized

Photo: Ryan Ogborn

Photo: Ryan Ogborn

The new Smith & Wesson M&P Folding Pistol Carbine (FPC) features a handy and compact folding design that folds from right to left and the barrel/handguard is then held in place using a friction fit with the ambidextrous charging handle. The PCC comes standard with a stock that can accommodate two additional M&P magazines of any size and the entire package still folds down into a compact 16-3/8″ package. The barrel is threaded 1/2×29 and much like other folding PCCs on the market, I can assume that the FPC will also make a great suppressor host.

The Folding Pistol Carbine also comes with a carrying case that features extra storage space for accessories, ammunition, and magazines. The FPC comes standard with one 17-round and two additional 23-round magazines that feature handy extensions. James Reeves of TFBTV has already put the new FPC through the wringer and has a lot of good things to say about it, if you’re interested in watching his full initial impressions range review you can check it out below.

Photo: Ryan Ogborn