Got an email this morning which I think is an announcement. At least it's the first I heard about it.

M&P® FPC | Smith & Wesson (smith-wesson.com)

Its all over YouTube.

It's like a Kel Tec design engineer left Kel Tec and moved to S&W.  First the M&P 12 KSG style shotgun, now a Folding 9mm rifle... lol.

Honestly - it does intrigue me a little, and mostly because I already have M&P mags that will fit.  

Would love something like this in 5.7 that is still pistol grip fed.  

That thing is uglier than the Kel-Tec. 

One YouTube comment I found:

"If you hold it vertically with the stock facing up, this also doubles as a giant middle finger to the ATF."

7 hours ago, ESB said:

Would love something like this in 5.7 that is still pistol grip fed.  

First of all, ewwww

Second, did you even look for one?

https://ruger.com/products/lcCarbine/models.html

Dear S&W:

I like the way the side-folding design eliminates the Sub2000 dilemma of how to re-fold it with an optic in place. 

I've been looking for a pistol caliber carbine to keep in Florida, and I think this might be the one.

On 2/28/2023 at 8:52 PM, High Exposure said:

First of all, ewwww

Second, did you even look for one?

https://ruger.com/products/lcCarbine/models.html

I did.  Considered it.  Can't have the folding stock version of that in NJ though.     I'd actually really like a shorter barrel version (~10.5") of the Ruger that comes in at under 50oz (sans stock) so that it can be a legal pistol in NJ.   

 

A semi-automatic pistol that has an ability to accept a detachable magazine and has at least two of the following: 
(1) An ammunition magazine that attaches to the pistol outside of the pistol grip;
(2) A threaded barrel capable of accepting a barrel extender, flash suppressor, forward handgrip, or silencer;
(3) A shroud that is attached to, or partially or completely encircles the barrel and that permits the shooter to hold the firearm with the non-trigger hand without being burned;
(4) Manufactured weight of 50 ounces or more when the pistol is unloaded; and/or
(5) A semi-automatic version of an automatic firearm; and

 

Yeah, I’m aware of the law, thanks.

They make a state compliant model that does not fold and has 10 round mags.