I can see this being a good seller for S&W, the portfolio for all their firearms makes them a pretty decent one stop shop for whatever someone might be into.

This carbine has everything I wanted but lacked in my Gen1 Keltec sub 2000. Overall build quality and reliability also looks better.

Thank you for a nice thoughtful reveiw. Can't wait to see it in person.

Great video... Picked mine up yesterday for $619. Don't think you mentioned how nice it'll be to actually keep ur optics on while folded VS others.... Huge pro!!! Also looks like the butt stock is removable for possible upgrades down the road. Thanks again for this vid darlin 😊👏🥰

Great review Ava! Looks like another good one from S&W. Thank for sharing the info.

Nice! I live Smith and Wesson 👍🏼

With braces going away, possibly, then I see firearms like this and the Kel-Tec Sub2k becoming much more popular.

Interesting gun. Thanks for the review Ava 💪🏾🇺🇸

Hopefully this will bring Homesteader down to 500-600 range.

Thanks for the review. I've been thinking about getting a PCC for a while, and already own an M&P9 compact, so this might fit the bill. Been watching other reviews, and no one seems to like the mag retention mechanism in the buttstock. If the FPC becomes popular I could see other companies making aftermarket stocks for it.

I understand people's complaint about the orientation of the magazine storage and the way the release mechanism works. However, I experimented with mine and found that if I bring my left in towards my shoulder and "cup" my hand underneath both magazines that I use my fingertips to depress the lever on the right side and then use my thumb to start sliding out the magazine then once it's out I can rotate my wrist so that the magazine is oriented correctly with the magazine well. With some practice you can be ejecting the spent magazine at the same time that you are reaching for the new mag. However, I did this with the magazines empty. It may be slightly more difficult once the magazines are full. Again, practice, practice, practice. And safely of course

So a S&W version of a keltec 9mm carbine. Probably not for me but I like that S&W is coming out with new products.

Was just at the range yesterday and they are waiting for their delivery. I am seriously considering grabbing one of these to go along with my equalizer which I also am very pleased with. Great video.

This is exactly the video I was looking for. My wife's had the sub 2000 for years now and it's good but she's wanted the red dot. Foregrip. And a better stock. This just might be her Christmas gift

Thanks for the video! Do you think or know if you used a suppressor on this weapon, would it be quiet enough to shoot without ear protection?

Great review, I subscribed to your channel as a result. I am very excited about this offering. You are right - it's not a Sub 2000 and I am glad you mentioned that. It seems to fix every single issue I have with the sub 2000 from the way it folds so no optic can go on there unless you buy an offset mount, to the very heavy charging handle and the not really intuitive location of that charging handle, to the crummy onboard sights, etc. In Canada, it looks like these are coming in (to be classified as non-restricted due to the imported version having a 18.6" barrel) and will have 3 magazines as well, albeit limited to 10 rounds as per Canadian law. For the fact it includes 3 mags and a nice carry bag, and the fact that it is not a sub2000 clone, I will for sure be getting one. Would be interested to know what degree of plastic is on that as opposed to the Sub2K. You are right about the spare magazine release button thing - it does seem rather awkward and not an intuitive design. Anyway, great review and hope we get our shipments at our dealers soon. A year edit later - I got mine in January 2024 and absolutely love it. It has been selling out in Canada everywhere. The entire package is just well presented. Bag is nice, extra magazines (despite all limited to 10) is fine - as these things are $60.00 + tax here. The folding thing is great as I can keep my Sig Romeo 5 on the gun the whole time. It feeds everything - all grains, all types of bullets including even Gold Dot G2s, and Critical Defense, both of which I have had problems feeding in my other PCCs. No issues with feed or extraction. A few things to note: 1. maybe it's the nature of blowback design but this gun gets dirty very fast. Disassembly was relatively straight forward. 2. When i got it the charging handle was VERY stiff. I ended up running some G96 on it and it make it much better and with use it is fine - which I am glad as one of the issues I had with my now-previous Sub2000 was the inordinately heavy charging handle. 3. I think this may be the design of the buttstock and the springs in there, but everytime I shoot it I get this twanging noise from it, which is amplified by my ear pro. No biggie, just thought I'd mention. 4. The only design flaw in my opinion, is the bolt catch/bolt release. Not very intuitive and the operation is not great. But despite this - overall a superb product, thank you Ava, for the great initial review on it. It is your review that made me want to buy it and I am glad I did. Blessings from Canada!

23 rounds, Ava. The extended mags each holds 23. The same 23 round mags that I have for my S&W M&P 2.0 handgun (Spec Series).

Great review! I completely agree, the FPC is a whole different animal compared to the sub2k. They have the same party trick, but the FPC is a much more refined firearm. One note about the ETS mags. They will fit in the buttstock mag storage, they just don't lock in unfortunately (because of the missing holes you mentioned in the video). Although, even if they did, those 30rd mags stick out so far that it interferes with my forearm when holding the grip. I actually ended up removing the factory buttstock and replaced it with Taccom3g's aftermarket stock. With the factory stock, filled with 2 loaded 23rd mags, the rifle was extremely tail heavy. With the Tacom3g stock, it now feels perfectly balanced. Now I just need Apex to release a trigger upgrade!

Definitely looks fun to suppress.

you do not need to push opposite side button to release mag, you can gently pull up with edge of finger same side button for the mag release. It works both ways

Great informative video. I just ordered one and cant wait to get it. What kind of sight are you using?thanks

This would be really handy in 10mm

In my to get list ..great video..Thank you 👌💯

I picked one up today and took it to the range... It's hella fun to shoot. I put a 2moa red dot on it and was getting nice tight groups. It just fits on your hands well and I naturally pull up a good sight picture. And recoil is so minimal its easy to keep on target.

Excellent video. I actually bought one last week for about $650. I love it. I also bought a thousand rounds of ammo which will go quick in this fun to shoot gun

I'm using gravity to assist the stored mag drop into my hand. Grip mag release pushes mag out nicely, rotate mag 180 and slam home. Rack the charging handle and play.

I have one, it fits the whole truck/trunk gun narrative very well. If it would take Glock magazines more folks would be happy. I have an M&P 2.0 that pairs nicely with it. 9mm with a good defensive round is good enough for me and I understand why folks want it in 10mm. 10mm is too expensive for me to stock up on 2000 rounds for it. With a suppressor and subsonic 9mm it is stealthy quiet according to another KZfaq video . Mine was $565 + tax.

Looks like they did a good job on this one!

Only a minute into the video… when does this come out? 👀

The magazine holder, since you mentioned Kydex, I thought of the adjustable universal mag holders by Tulster. Those little tension adjusters might have been a better plan.

Honestly, I'd rather see the barrel completely detach, like the Ruger 10/22 Takedown. There's too much bulkiness around the sides of the frame. I'd also get rid of the magazine holder. It's awkward pulling them forward and out while shouldered, especially if you are right handed and pulling the right side magazine out, and vice versa for lefties pulling the left mag out. The gun is a little backside heavy as well with that massive bolt. I can imagine how much heavier it would be with two full magazines in the stock. Simple enough though to have someone 3D print my own design. I do however, love the trigger/firing control mechanism.

Are the mags proprietary or do they have a pistol for them too?

FPC comes with 2-23 round Magazines and 1 -17 round Magazine. I have one and like it!! The good thing is all of my 17&15 M&P Double Stack Magazines runs in it... aswell as my 2-32 round after market Magazines 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 I lubed it up before firing it,also lubed changing handle and the folding..

Good review and cool gun 👍

With the new S&W 5.7 just coming out. I really hope they make an FPC in 5.7 available soon!

TIP: I have always carried full size M&P and with the Floyd's FPC maxwell, there's no need for the biscuit spacers and your pinky finger on your strong hand won't get pinched anymore while performing a mag change. Also the mag storage release does make since. Access the mag closest to you from the first accessible side and access the other from the opposite side. The mag will be in the correct position for mag seating in the mag well.

S&W quality - what's not to like? Ava - great video.

Mine failed after 300 rounds. Some light strikes then nothing. Roll pin in bolt not controlling the firing pin during fire or reset. Haven’t been able to get a response from S&W.

7:05 that’s a good technique, never thought of that!

Got mine two weeks ago love it

Nice video and review

I imagine that magazine release on the stock is one of the first things the aftermarket companies are going to mess with. I don't mind the idea of pressing to release the opposite magazine, but I understand how that would annoy some people, and I can already imagine several ways to fix that.

I love mine. It's my favorite PCC. I put a Vortex Strikefire 2 red dot on it so it's super accurate.

I’ve always thought the “idea” of the Kel Tec Sub2k was neat but not as practical as it should be, this however seems more practical.

UPDATE ON S&W FPC FAILURE....... I got my FPC back in about 3 1/2 weeks which kind of surprised me. I thought it would take a bit longer. When I picked it up, I field stripped it (wife videoed) in the store to ensure the bolt would only go together one way. It did. The guys at the gun shop had no problem with the video. The owner gave me the paperwork from S&W where they indicated they had totally replaced the old broken bolt with a new one. I took it down to the range and fired....yes fired....a little over 100 rounds. It functioned perfectly, no problems at all. I used what I had tried to fire the first time....Blazer Brass 115gr FMJ's....and I also fired about 6 NATO M17 124gr frangile rounds. All fired no problem. While it will take me some time to have confidence in this weapon, at least for now, it seems to be functioning properly. If there is a problem with it in the future it will go back to S&W, but if there is a third time, I will evoke the NC lemon law which says you do not have to try three times to get anything to work properly. That applies to everything not just cars. I will be doing a disassembly/ reassembly video on this shortly. I have seen a few and they leave off some things I believe are important.

Appreciate this review, an interesting weapon. Looking at the stock, I don't like the looks of it as it seems very bulky especially with the mags in place, and the idea that the stock does not adjust is another negative. Good price, but I will forego buying this one. I have a funny feeling with all the antigun laws in the Colorado Legislature this would probably be one they would also want to ban. Just found your channel but have known about you dad for years.

I love the gun I think it’s amazing what you get for the price. I just want more power than a pistol can offer for something I’m going to take with me in a carbine size gun.

A refinement of the Kel-Tec folding carbine idea. However, the sideways folding feature allows optic mounting, unlike the K-T Sub-2000's over-the-top mechanism. The in-stock mag stowage is also a nice touch. The silly overall length restriction is probably why an adjustable stock isn't included. FREE THE SBRs!!

I purchased a Sub 2000 couple of years ago and really wanted to like the gun but just didn't like it. I feel the FPC would be ore to my liking. Maybe run some 147gr with a suppressor. Probably make a great bedside gun suppressed. I would love to see this gun in 40 Cal. Great video. Thanks, RT

I have a takedown full size PCC in another brand…. And I think I like this concept of folding vs. takedown better. I’d probably not buy a first gen of this, but I like the concept for sure.

Your are so lovely 😊 I liked your video on the smith and Wesson FPC. I’m sure it will be awhile before we see them available.

Thanks for creating and presenting an informing video. Enjoyable! Additionally, would you comment on the Sig Romeo sight. Did you enjoy it, would you pruchase one? Would you comment on other red dot sights you possibly own or regularily use. Thanks.

I'll wait with my purchase till S&W makes a shorter barrel version with extendable (shortable) stock.

Excellent vid! Picked one up couple of days ago. I just wish S&W created a Picatinny rail on the back half so that I can use a short eye relief prism sight.

Great video. Definitely don't like it too many touch points and the folding is not cool. Just like to pick up and shoot. Hope they make one that doesn't fold.

Maybe they didn't want the rounds in the backup mags facing up because if they got struck in a firefight the bullet might be going up through your chin? Just speculating.

Pretty good deal at that price 👌

I picked one up the other day and out of the box it took me and the Jolly Green Giant to pull back the charging handle. Unreal. After disassembling, cleaning and oiling it works MUCH better. Kudos for using the charging handle to lock and release the barrel. On YT you will see most people just pulling and then slamming it back. While you can do that, it will eventually wear the charging handle to the degree it will not hold the barrel securely. BTW, it says in the manual to use the charging handle, but who reads those things?????? I called S&W with a couple of questions and found their reps have received no training on the weapon and know very little about it. One thing I wanted to ask about is what's the deal of having to take a dowel and hammer to get the bolt back in??? I asked would that eventually go away. But, they had no clue. I also asked that since the manual only covers a basic field stripping for cleaning, what is the best way to clean the trigger housing area. Crickets. No answer. After talking we basically agreed just getting a can of gun cleaner spray and letting loose would work followed by copious oiling. Finally, the price difference is unreal. I picked mine up for $567 only to see it in another store for $799. That's over a $200 difference. So if someone is really interested in getting one of these, I would HIGHTLY recommend looking around for the best price.

Ava, how are you liking the firearm so far?

Hi, Your video looks great. Can you make a new video for cleaning S&W FPC ? Thank you.

Giggity

Hey why didn’t you post this on rumble

I hope they release it in different calibers.

Just picked one up and the first thing I noticed is they used the compact pistol grip instead of the full size. Stupid move! If you use the full size mags that don't have the little spacer, you have a gap that can pinch the hell out of your little finger! Second they should have extended the pic rail on the grip portion so you can mount a rear sight. Third, why not just include a flash suppressor?

Ahh instead of pushing on the buttons to get the mags out and it being opposite you can pull up on those tabs instead of pushing them and the same side will release i think this is the proper way

What optic do you recommend?

With the debut of this FPC, the KelTec Sub2000 is suddenly being heavily discounted. It would seem to be a great bargain, though I'd guess this S&W uses higher quality materials and fitment. With what seems to be an expanding push to ban "assault rifles," I wonder what the ATF is thinking about these new PCC folders? 'Nice video editing, Ava.

S&W is the new Kel-tec. It’s pretty cool what they’re doing something new and exciting

i am sure someone will make aftermarket mags that WILL fit that holder.

Heads up everybody, I have been releasing the bolt catch on the FPC with my thumbnail on my offhand. Yes it was a full magazine every time. Enjoy! No, I did not have the nasty long thumbnails.. lol

... I don't want to seem condescending but many of your questions are answered in the owners manual ...

Accuracy?

Definitely an improvement over the Keltec.

You’re not going to have both hands on the same side, how awkward would that be. You’re naturally going to have one hand on one side and the other hand on the other side, hence the reason the mag unlocks are designed for the opposite sides.

Don't basically all red dot sights have unlimited eye relief?

I got ETS mags for my FPC they didn't work. Good Review.

Will it fire closed

Too bad they didn't include a rail further back to mount optics. If you want to use anything that doesn't have unlimited eye relief it's gonna be an issue. If you want a scope you'd need a scout or pistol scope more than likely(long eye relief). And what sucks about that is the weight of the optic shifts the center of gravity forward. The Sub 2000 has the same issue which is why I ended up going with the PC carbine. And I can still use my iron sights with the mount I used too. And speaking of iron sights it'd definitely be nice if some were included with the gun/integrated into it. Both the Sub 2000 and PC carbine have them standard. Still a nice gun though don't get me wrong.

I'm a little surprised that there's no rail on the receiver.

Start at the tip and work your way to the bottom....subscribed! Lol

2000 rounds no problems 2 inch Groups at 100 yards

iI just got this. I had a 9mm pistol that i bought 2500 rounds for. So once i sold the pistol i needed a gun chambered for 9mm.

You lift up on the magazine holder and pull same side mag out 😮

Does it take Glock mags ? Great review, I will check one out if I ever see one

I got mine 560.00 love it

I wish they wouldn't show rapid firing of weapons on here, no range that I have ever gone to will let you do rapid fire.

Hope someone makes a slim butt pad that holds no mags . Slim it down. Or put one mag on top of another when pulling them out. Still a slim pad

Looks heavy compared to the sub2000, the side folder hinge looks thick. The comparisons to the sub2000 are valid as the keltec is the original folding 9mm pcc and cosmeticly without a field strip the look very similar. Mag storage on the gun is gimmicky. Your the first I've seen review this good job ava.

Very beautiful ! Yeah the firearm is ok too, I don’t like the butt stock though.

Yeah, s&w engineers are like professors who never owned and ran a business teaching how to run a business. Looks good in theory but actual use, not so practical. I mean have you tried dropping the slide stop? It's nearly impossible because it's barely there. I'm hoping an after market company will provide a some upgrade smarter than s&w engineers for common sense use.

They copied the s2k but changed the folding angle. Sleek. It is also much bulkier but hey my sub 2k has been a jamfest- if they made it reliable it's still cool

It's like I have seen this before, maybe LAST WEEK! HAHAHAHA! LMAO!

Yeah, that's a S&W Sub 2000. Granted it's a slightly different take on the idea, and it's more refined, but give credit where credit is due. The idea came from Kel-Tec. George Kellgren seems to be Smith & Wesson's primary idea man. They copied the KSG and now the Sub 2000. They should put George on the pay roll.

Too bad that because of the barrel it would be considered Restricted in Canada!

The bag is made by Gucci. They left it plain so that you can put an LV on it. Otherwise, it looks like a pretty decent backpack gun. Good on ya Smith & Wesson!

This looks interesting but they really need to make this in 5.7 and/or 10mm

When will someone ask about Glock mags!??

What. Caliber. Is. This weapon ????

Red dot is a mile away

Great Review Iv got one of these been doing some “Upgrades” Including better eye relief option.Iv never seen a table top review on a carbine handled with such grace Good Job.✌🏻By the way on a good Dot/Circle dot Holosun is the stuff for me for many years NO Issues.On the butt stock Mag holders think there more for having with you for emerg,storage and can duck out to reload if need B. I will say on those 23 rounders you go through a box of 50 Quick🤑 I Subbed easy on the eyes hard to watch some of these grubby suckers lol.✌🏻