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S&W has jumped on the folding pistol caliber carbine bandwagon in a big way. Introduced in February of 2023, the 9mm gun was a success out of the gate. It was built well, reliable, accurate, and could fold in half. It came with one 17- and two 23-round magazines.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fast-forward to March 18 of 2025. S&W announced that they would be manufacturing their folding FPC in 10mm. Now, heads started turning. A 16 1\/4\u201d barreled, 16 1\/2 inches-when-folded carbine in what many consider a more serious caliber than 9mm? Many folks said \u201csign me up!\u201d. Hikers, hunters, campers, and shooters looking for portable power in a semi-automatic package were suddenly interested.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I can\u2019t say that S&W has sold tons of these \u2014 its introduction occurred less than a month ago (at the time of writing) \u2013 but I\u2019ll bet they are moving them out the door as we speak, and with good reason. A 10mm 180-grain JHP or 200-grain hard-cast FP out of a 16\u201d barrel would be interesting, to say the least. A comparison\u00a0<\/p>\n

I am looking forward to making is the one with velocities recorded from my 4.5\u201d Springfield Armory XDM Elite 10mm and those gathered from this carbine. I will report on velocities below.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Why A Folding PCC?<\/h2>\n

I touched on some possible uses for such a carbine as this one above. Let\u2019s face it\u2026 If we had to carry around a carbine over 30 inches long all day on a hike, that probably would not be pretty. <\/p>\n

But\u2026 if that 30-inch length could magically turn into 16 \u00bd\u201d and fit in a backpack or carry bag, now we\u2019re talking! Why pack a carbine when a pistol would suffice? Because you can. Folded, this gun can go places a full-length one couldn\u2019t. Plus, it packs more punch than a pistol. With the proper backpack (or even the carry bag that comes with it), it would be no trouble to give this 10mm a ride into the woods or on a trail.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Those who enjoy the outdoors could take this camping, especially in areas that house toothy, grouchy critters like bears. Talk about utilizing that super-de-duper 10mm performance out of a longer barrel! At 5.7 pounds, it won\u2019t wear you out. Plus, it comes with three 15-round magazines so you can carry most of a 50-round box of ammo if desired.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fishermen, take note\u2026 primarily if you fish in remote areas such as parts of Alaska. This is an option you might want to consider, one that makes sense. This carbine could be part of your fishing gear \u2013 you could sling it unfolded over your shoulder. Many slings will work with the FPC \u2013 S&W even includes one in the bag. That way, you\u2019re ready if trouble presents itself.<\/p>\n

But what if you never set foot in the wild? You know, what if your \u201cjungle adventure\u201d is that very game played on a Switch? What if you are looking for a gun for home defense? Truck gun? As the Monty Python character so aptly put it, wink-wink-nod-nod-say-no-more. This gun is excellent for those roles. At home, you could leave it unfolded and ready (with all safety rules observed), and then put it in the truck folded against the passenger seat. The thing is so quick to bring into action \u2013 unfolding it takes less time than talking about it \u2013 that it could go with you wherever legal without worrying about getting it into action quickly.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Features Of The 10mm Folding PCC<\/h2>\n

Before I discuss the specs, let\u2019s examine some of the design features S&W engineered into this gun.<\/p>\n

Optics ready.<\/strong> You have a nice, long Pic rail on top to mount whatever your heart desires.<\/p>\n

Integrated recoil buffer system.<\/strong> This system handles recoil so you won\u2019t beat yourself up.<\/p>\n

Reversible magazine catch.<\/strong> Lefties, here we go. Also note the latch behind the logo \u2013 releasing that allows the gun to fold.<\/p>\n

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An M-Lok handguard\u00a0<\/strong>and a\u00a0Picatinny rail are included.<\/strong>\u00a0If desired, lights or lasers can be added up front on the handguard or barrel<\/span>.<\/p>\n

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Magazine storage is in the stock with tab release.<\/strong> Carry all three magazines with you. Loaded, these two magazines add some weight to the rear of the stock. It helps tame the recoil a bit.<\/p>\n

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Compatible with M&P 10mm magazines.<\/strong> (ProMag makes a 20-round version; S&W\u2019s are 15).<\/p>\n

A carry case with several pockets is included.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Accessories<\/strong> include two extra magazines, three extra backstraps, a sling, and a chamber flag.<\/p>\n

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Specifications, 10mm FPC<\/h2>\n