TacticalPirate
Master Class
I have a 9mm belt fed, and it's fun because it runs like a surrogate Thompson, but I just can't bring myself to get interested in the 9mm carbine market.
Another 9mm carbine from S&W M&P FPC SERIES
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Bassbob
Emissary
Also no doubt a hell of a lot more expensive.
Saw it for $599 at Sportsman Warehouse. Not much more than the sub2k.
Since Glock refused to out S&W on their 40 cals and simply put 40 auto I would be surprised if S&W came out with a Glock mag well version.
Ruger in the other hand isn’t really after agency duty handgun issue market so they don’t care.
HansGruber
Ronin
I think I’d pay the premium for the S&W; just based on my experience with KelTecs vs my experience with S&W.
Sometimes you DO get what you pay for.
Capt Steve
Alpha
M&P FPC SERIES
MSRP $659.00
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Too bad the link in the announcement email returns a HTML 404 not found error
- Compact, folding design.
- Optics-ready.
- Integrated recoil buffer system.
- Reversible magazine catch.
- 30 3/8" unfolded length to 16 3/8" folded.
- 1/2-28 threaded muzzle with thread protector.
- Flat-face trigger with crisp break.
- Compatible with M&P® Pistol double-stack magazines.
- In-stock magazine storage w/quick-release tab system.
- Horizontal folding mechanism with locking latch.
- Horizontal folding design doesn’t interfere with top-mounted optics (optics sold separately).
- M-LOK® slots on handguard with Picatinny-style rail on top.
Here is one that works:
Since the M&P is available in 45 Auto and 10MM could they make those calibers available?
Capt Steve
Alpha
I look forward to checking out the FPC Series.
I just upgraded my Ruger PC 9 with the Magpul "Backpacker" stock. It may not be as fast as a fold away option, but for those with a PC 9, you won't be dissapointed.
One Issue: The lack of back packs for these style carbines. Yes, there are many bulky tactical back packs. however I wanted a inexpensive non-descript style to sling over my shoulder when desirable.
Case Club has the foam (18" X 16" X 3"). I took a 20" X 11" X 4" pack pack i had, Cut the foam to the PC 9 Backpacker outline, and married in some 3/4" sticky-back foam on the zipper side. No one is the wiser as to the contents.
Just a thought.
I just upgraded my Ruger PC 9 with the Magpul "Backpacker" stock. It may not be as fast as a fold away option, but for those with a PC 9, you won't be dissapointed.
One Issue: The lack of back packs for these style carbines. Yes, there are many bulky tactical back packs. however I wanted a inexpensive non-descript style to sling over my shoulder when desirable.
Case Club has the foam (18" X 16" X 3"). I took a 20" X 11" X 4" pack pack i had, Cut the foam to the PC 9 Backpacker outline, and married in some 3/4" sticky-back foam on the zipper side. No one is the wiser as to the contents.
Just a thought.
Talyn
SAINT
S&W would sell more of these if there was a Glock-mag version regardless vs. a dedicated S&W mag model.
Ruger understand this and is a lot smarter than S&W.
Never said a Glock mag accepted S&W PCC wouldn’t sell. Just said it would surprise me is S&W would do it per the earlier caliber name Glock refused.
Companies go back and forth all the time. And like one at S&W told me the ones that complain about Glock mags aren’t truly interested n and won’t buy their line anyway.
Several traditional rifle type PCC’s don’t take Glock mags but Glock folks buy them (CZ, SIG Colt/Springfield etc) And Glock shooters run them every weekend.
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One selling point I did see in the S&W is as a side folder you can mount a RDS (the new hotness) and keep it on when the stick is closed. The KelTec you can not. Although that might seem like an asinine issue the marketing teams look at that over what mags they take they want to sell their brand.
Bassbob
Emissary
Speaking of design ideas SAW ripped off from KelTec.
deadduck357
Custom
I like it but the Black Oxide barrel killed it for me.