S&W FPC or S&W Response, Which one?

[@2AAWK]

I bought the FPC already. I used your reviews to help make that decision. I'm happy with it so far.

[@hollowpointdefense]

@@2AAWK I love using mine. I wouldn’t get rid of it at all.

[@umat6991]

Love mine too. There are blast to shoot and only get smoother over time. 👍🏼

[@hollowpointdefense]

@@umat6991 One reason I have 2 FPC's.

[@romans6two338]

@@umat6991 It is a keeper for sure and fun to shoot.

[@hollowpointdefense]

I plan to do this with the SHIELD CC & the M&P9 Compact CC next week

[@awesomeak47]

I have both as well, both are great guns!

[@hollowpointdefense]

Yes they are.... :)

[@TheUltraMagaDawg]

I love my fpc. Shoots great!!!

[@hollowpointdefense]

They do shoot like a dream.

[@mattwalters6834]

Same

[@umat6991]

I love my FPC, but it’s awkward to fire using a traditional red dot due to the extended eye relief. How did you like your taccom 3G rail that mounts over the FPC receiver, as opposed to mounting on the handguard? I’m hoping one of those, by bringing my scope closer to me, will resolve the relief problems and make it even better. Thanks again for another good video.

[@hollowpointdefense]

I removed the Taccom rail a while ago, it didn't work for me. One the red dot, I have had absolutely no issues with eye relief at all, no matter where I put it. What RD are you using.

[@hollowpointdefense]

I forgot to answer your other question. I prefer the RD on the handguard.

[@umat6991]

@@hollowpointdefense Thanks for the replies. I noticed you weren't running the T3G mount on your FPC any longer. I'm currently using a Sig ROMEO5 and it just seems sooooo far away from my eye when aiming. Plus, I have astigmatism, so no RDS is "great" for me, personally, due to starburst effects. I switched to prism optics (goodbye astigmatism problem!) a while back and have accumulated several Primary Arms prism scopes. I picked up my last SLx 1X Gen 1 recently, on clearance for a steal, and plan on using it on the FPC. Just holding it in place on the FPC where it would be positioned with the Taccom mount installed, it seems it will give me me perfect eye relief and distance. I have a second SLx 1X Gen 1 on a Ruger PC Charger and it's like they were built for each other. I'm hoping for the same success with the FPC form factor. I have a few other Taccom parts, originally ordered for my PCC, just laying around that could also fit on the FPC. Might create myself a little S&W&T3G Frankenstein. 😄 Thanks, again for the feedback.

[@ecobasetech4558]

​@@umat6991RDS don't have eye relief or it's "unlimited". However, prisms do. I currently have the PA SLX 1x and as long as you have it mounted as far back on the pistol c rail, it's fine for me. But everyones eyes are different. If that is still too far forward for you, I believe it comes with offset adapters that should position the prism farther back (it may hang over the receiver) that should help with the proper eye relief distance

[@umat6991]

@@ecobasetech4558 maybe I’m not using the right terminology. It’s the long distance to a rail-mounted RDS that I don’t like. It WORKS, but doesn’t inspire confidence. I have several PA prism optics and use varying spacer and cantilever combinations depending upon the platform. For me, using the FPC, moving the entire scope closer with the Taccom saddle mount is preferable. Thanks for the input 🙏🏼.

[@ecobasetech4558]

FPC has an advantage of having a shorter OAL because the mag feeds into the pistol grip and has the on board storage for 2 additional mags. I already own the FPC (bought it when it was first released.), so there is no reason to buy the response.

[@hollowpointdefense]

OAL & mag storage is meaningless for me. I think both are great guns to use. I just prefer the Response over the FPC.

[@elsamuraiguapo]

@ecobasetech4558 these are great points, especially if you live in CA. OAL matters cause we cant own SBRs here. And having extra mag storage matters when youre limited to 10 rds each. I would say its one of the best HD options for us in CA.

[@joegilbert7661]

Good video. I like them both but own neither. My next purchase will be the Response because I have many, many Glock mags.

[@hollowpointdefense]

I prefer the Response over the FPC, but I like them both.

[@cellofrog66]

got fpc too. saw deals that can go below $500

[@hollowpointdefense]

@@cellofrog66 that’s a good deal.

[@mattwalters6834]

I already have the FPC; it’s sweet, is that handguard metal on yours?

[@hollowpointdefense]

It is metal. I got it from AR15 Discounts.

[@dougbell5950]

The California version of both weapons requires a “fin grip”. The fin grip for the FPC is only provided by Turners Outdoors. The fin grip for the Response may be provided by multiple outlets. In either case, the Response fin grip looks very uncomfortable. The fin grip for the FPC looks to be more manageable. If you are in a state that requires this grip style, be sure to check each one out in the store. Obviously, the grip is a super important part of the weapon.

[@hollowpointdefense]

@@dougbell5950 never used the fin grip, in AZ things are great!

[@elsamuraiguapo]

Make sure you all vote red in Nov to keep it that way in AZ. (From a Californian)

[@dougbell5950]

@@elsamuraiguapo No Kidding!!!!!!!!!!!

[@romans6two338]

S&W FPC is ugly, but it grows on you and I like how it folds. It can make a great backpack gun and is fun to shoot. The FPC is a great carbine and one can never go wrong with a S&W, great firearms and customer service from my experience.

[@hollowpointdefense]

The FPC is definitely unique looking for sure. The S&W CS has been decent from my experience too.