I’ve had a FPC for a couple months now, and have no real complaints other than it’s heavier than it needs to be, for what it’s meant to be, for me at least.
On the road, I often feel under-gunned with simply a handgun, so I wanted a stocked 16” barreled “something” to use as a travel gun… needed to be lightweight and fit in a standard size book bag. The FPC is a perfect solution, but it’s a full 2lb heavier than the Keltec, unloaded! (6.5lb vs 4.5lb)
Soapbox moment, but here’s some ways the gen 2 could shave weight… slim down the stock, allowing it to only carry one extra mag, slim the barrel profile cuz it’s thick, lighten the bolt and put in a heavier spring. All that could easily save 1lb. Everything else on it is lightweight, mostly polymer.
The fit & finish is S&W quality. MUCH nicer than the Keltec.
Trigger is excellent. Bolt is easy to rack.
Recoil is mild. Great for new shooters.
Very accurate with many loads. I’m not nearly a John Wick, but I shot multiple 2” groups at 25yd standing offhand with a 1x prism scope. I feel very confident with my setup.
Not a single reliability issue after roughly 300 rounds. Ate several types of hollowpoints too. I have not tried it suppressed. If you have a 9mm can, we can meetup and I’ll let you test drive it.
I’m currently shopping for a companion pistol to share mags with the FPC.
I get hung up on weight, mostly bc I want it to be stupid easy to carry in a bag. (And I don’t plan on hitting the gym anytime soon. Haha!) I also chose this to avoid any SBR legal BS headaches while road-tripping around the States. It’s not a rifle caliber, gotta compromise somewhere, but it’s way better/easier solution than a handgun.
On the road, I often feel under-gunned with simply a handgun, so I wanted a stocked 16” barreled “something” to use as a travel gun… needed to be lightweight and fit in a standard size book bag. The FPC is a perfect solution, but it’s a full 2lb heavier than the Keltec, unloaded! (6.5lb vs 4.5lb)
Soapbox moment, but here’s some ways the gen 2 could shave weight… slim down the stock, allowing it to only carry one extra mag, slim the barrel profile cuz it’s thick, lighten the bolt and put in a heavier spring. All that could easily save 1lb. Everything else on it is lightweight, mostly polymer.
The fit & finish is S&W quality. MUCH nicer than the Keltec.
Trigger is excellent. Bolt is easy to rack.
Recoil is mild. Great for new shooters.
Very accurate with many loads. I’m not nearly a John Wick, but I shot multiple 2” groups at 25yd standing offhand with a 1x prism scope. I feel very confident with my setup.
Not a single reliability issue after roughly 300 rounds. Ate several types of hollowpoints too. I have not tried it suppressed. If you have a 9mm can, we can meetup and I’ll let you test drive it.
I’m currently shopping for a companion pistol to share mags with the FPC.
I get hung up on weight, mostly bc I want it to be stupid easy to carry in a bag. (And I don’t plan on hitting the gym anytime soon. Haha!) I also chose this to avoid any SBR legal BS headaches while road-tripping around the States. It’s not a rifle caliber, gotta compromise somewhere, but it’s way better/easier solution than a handgun.
