New from Smith & Wesson is a .40 S&W version of the M&P FPC (Folding Pistol Carbine). Like its 9mm cousin, this pistol-caliber carbine has a compact, foldable design that allows it to be stowed away and accessed quickly when needed. The M&P FPC has a familiar grip and trigger and is compatible with .40 S&W caliber full-size and compact magazines from the M&P pistol line. The FPC also has the ability to store additional magazines with its in-stock storage and features M-Lok slots in the fore end to mount your choice of accessories, as well as a length of Picatinny rail on top to add an optic.
Smith & Wesson .40 S&W FPC Features:
- Integrated recoil buffer system
- Reversible magazine catch
- 9/16×24-tpi 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 (sold separately)
- M-Lok slots on handguard with Picatinny-style rail on top
- Charging slide/handle doubles as retainer when folded
- Ships with one 15- and two 20-round magazines.
- Carrying bag with additional storage and Velcro straps
Smith & Wesson .40 S&W FPC Specifications
- Width: 2.5 inches
- Length: 30.4 inches
- Height: 8 inches
- Weight: 80.42 ounces
- Caliber: 40 S&W
- Capacity: 15 or 20 rounds
- Action: Blowback
- Barrel Length: 16.25 inches
- Grip: Polymer
- Sights: None
- Optic Ready: Yes
- Safety: Cross-bolt
- Color/Finish: Black
- Threaded Barrel: Yes
- Barrel Material 4140 CM
- Frame: Aluminum
- Number Of Magazines Included: Three
MSRP for the .40 S&W FPC is $699, and more information on this pistol as well as other firearms and accessories from Smith & Wesson is available at smith-wesson.com.
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