The Smith & Wesson M&P FPC is a folding semi-automatic carbine chambered in 10mm Auto with a 16.25-inch threaded barrel. It ships in black with an M-Lok handguard and is compatible with double-stack magazines up to 15 rounds. The folding chassis makes storage and transport compact without tools. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Smith & Wesson 
• Model: M&P FPC 
• Caliber: 10mm Auto 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 10+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 16.25 in 
• Color/Finish: Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• Folding carbine chassis for compact storage 
• 16.25-inch threaded barrel 
• M-Lok handguard 
• Ships with 10-round magazines (some configurations include three 10-round magazines) 
• Accepts higher-capacity magazines in variants

Owners of the Smith & Wesson M&P FPC in 10mm appreciate the folding chassis most, calling it one of the more practical take-down pistol-caliber carbines available. The M-Lok handguard gets credit for accessory flexibility, and the threaded barrel means suppressors and compensators drop straight on without additional work.

On the range, the 10mm chambering draws divided opinions. Shooters who want the carbine for truck or trail use like the additional velocity the 16.25-inch barrel extracts from 10mm compared to a handgun. Others find the 10mm recoil in a carbine-weight platform unnecessary and prefer the .40 or 9mm FPC variants for extended range sessions.

The magazine situation is a recurring topic. The 10-round capacity limit frustrates some owners, and compatibility with higher-capacity magazines is something buyers research carefully before purchase. Build quality is generally praised, though a few owners note the trigger feels similar to the standard M&P pistol series, which draws mixed reactions depending on shooter preference.