The Smith & Wesson M&P FPC is a 9mm semi-automatic carbine with a horizontal folding mechanism that collapses it to 16 3/8 inches for transport. It ships with three 10-round magazines, weighs 5.78 lbs, and arrives new in box in black. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: M&P FPC 
• Caliber: 9mm 
• Barrel Length: 16.25 inches 
• Capacity: 10 rounds (ships with three magazines) 
• Weight: 5.78 lbs 
• Finish Color: Black 
• Type: Modern Sporting Rifle 
• Condition: New in Box 
   

Detailed Features 

The horizontal fold brings the overall length down to 16 3/8 inches, which fits in a backpack or small case without disassembly. Deployment is straightforward: unfold, confirm locked, fire. The top-mounted Picatinny rail accepts most red dot or magnified optics. An integrated recoil buffer system reduces felt recoil, which helps with split times on follow-up shots. The flat-face trigger promotes consistent finger placement for a repeatable break. M-Lok handguard slots allow adding lights, grips, or other accessories without a full rail. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

The FPC is well suited for home storage where a compact footprint matters and quick deployment is the priority. It works at the range as a fun 9mm carbine, and the folding format makes it easy to pack for a road trip or truck use. Competitive shooters have run it in PCC divisions, though the 10-round limit requires more reloads than higher-capacity alternatives.

The M&P FPC gets broadly positive reception, with a few recurring criticisms worth knowing before you buy.

The folding design is the most-praised feature. Owners consistently mention how practical it is for vehicle storage, apartment living, or any situation where a full-length carbine is inconvenient. The deployment is fast enough that most users do not feel the fold is a liability.

Optics compatibility is another consistent positive. The Picatinny rail is wide enough for standard red dots, and the rifle ships ready to run without any modification.

Versatility in 9mm gets regular mentions. Common, affordable pistol caliber ammunition means lower per-round cost and lighter carry weight compared to rifle-caliber carbines. Users running M&P pistols appreciate sharing magazines across platforms.

Build quality generally earns good marks. The fit feels solid and nothing rattles or flexes noticeably.

The trigger draws mixed opinions. Some shooters like the flat-face design and find the break crisp enough; others find the pull weight heavier than preferred and swap it out early.

Weight surprises some buyers. At 5.78 lbs, it is heavier than a few competing folding carbines, though most users find it manageable once they handle it.

Magazine compatibility generated some early frustration, particularly around third-party magazine feeding reliability. S&W magazines have fewer reported issues than some aftermarket options.

Price sits at the higher end of the PCC category, which leads some buyers to weigh it against options from Ruger or KelTec before committing.