Looking For FPC Reccomendations

[shipwreck]

For cleaning the "buffer tube" I have found this brush to be great. It is a tube brush with an 1 and 1/4 inch diameter and is 15 inches long.

Forney 70487 Tube Brush, Nylon with Wire Loop Handle, 15-1/2-Inch-by-1-1/4-Inch

Amazon.com

Thanks for the link!

 

[Cups]

I did not assume anything. You were referencing “mil-spec” and “commercial” dimensions with regard to the FPC. There are no military specifications for the FPC, and the FPC does not use an AR receiver extension. I was just clarifying.

Ah, gotcha. I was using those terms because I initially thought the size of the receiver tube might be comparable. Being able to get my knock-off SB Tactical item to fit and lock into place on the receiver tube led me to this assumption.
I now realize that the receiver tube is probably significantly larger than both a commercial and milspec sized buffer tubes. That being said, I'm confident the stock could be replaced if you can manage to 1) secure the stock spring in the replacement and 2) have enough room for the charging handle below. The great thing about polymer parts is they're easy to modify.

I'm also now curious if anyone's tried firing their FPC with the stock removed. Will it cycle properly with just the exposed receiver tube and no stock?

 

[ISCS Yoda]

I love my Mepro 21 on mine. I've owned 8 of these optics over the years. All I will buy now

I had no idea that S&W was calling these guns "FPCs" but since they don't interest me all that much it went right by me.

Anyway, I can tell you that if you're going to use a red dot optic then follow shipwreck's advice, the Mepro is the best one out there. Not the least expensive, however.....

 

[BlackTalonJHP]

I like some of the M-lok direct mount lights and lasers but hate the rechargeable feature. Anyone have a low profile light/laser on theirs?

 

[Cups]

I like some of the M-lok direct mount lights and lasers but hate the rechargeable feature. Anyone have a low profile light/laser on theirs?

I've got a Crimson Trace CMR-301 Rail Master currently attached to the 'outward facing' side of the barrel. Been pretty happy with the device but it's got a mean price tag.

 

[BubbaBlades]

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I'm using an Aimpoint Comp M2.

 

[marvin02]

I've found that I like a vertical grip on the FPC better than the angled grip. Current setup with Magpul vertical grip and Holosun 510C-GR.

 

[Mike-AK]

I think that the spring in the stock is more important than you think. The recoil spring retaining plug has play it it. That plug moves back against the spring in the stock and I think it helps with recoil and prevents the bolt from beating up the rear of the receiver and retaining plug.

It also allows the spring retaining plug to “float” between the recoil spring and the spring in the butt so it does not get battered against the retaining pin in recoil.

 

[NCBeagle]

Nothing fancy here. Just a Holosun green dot optic and a sling.

 

[Robert Henley]

I installed a Nikon SPUR red dot (which I got from MidwayUSA several years ago at a clearance price) on a YHM 1/2 inch riser to raise the red dot to an appropriate height which keeps the package compact and light. Also, a Magpul quick attach sling and an AAC Evolution silencer. Finally, a S&W M&P9C (Compact) 15-round magazine for a flush fit to the grip. A nice compact package.

 

[crc4]

While the bag with the FPC is OK, I prefer a hard-shell case for any travel.

I came up with this. Holds carbine, extra mags, accessories (cleaning kit, screwdrivers, etc.) very securely. I used industrial Velcro as it easily sticks to foam.

Thanks to Shipwreck's advise I installed a Mepro 21 w/illuminator on a 1/2" riser. I couldn't ask for a better optic.

 

[IAM Rand]

Swampfox Liberty II with Magpol backup iron sights

 

[.357magger]

While the bag with the FPC is OK, I prefer a hard-shell case for any travel.

I came up with this. Holds carbine, extra mags, accessories (cleaning kit, screwdrivers, etc.) very securely. I used industrial Velcro as it easily sticks to foam.

Thanks to Shipwreck's advise I installed a Mepro 21 w/illuminator on a 1/2" riser. I couldn't ask for a better optic.

The name is Bond.

James Bond.



(I like the hardshell case idea too)

 

[hardluk1]

I spotted a romeo 7 red dot at our local general store so after cheking reviews and prices it turns outour general store had one with a 2 year old price on it for $179 . I took my wife over to check it out for her FPC. Our old AR9 has a Primary Arms red dot on it with a 20mm lens and she never did like it . This one has a large 30mm lens and a weight of 12.5oz but my wife liked it . We both like green dots but post lasik surgery for my wife cleared up her vision so she can see a red dot very clearly now . The FPC is my wifes fun gun not a HD so lasers and lights are on AR's .

I know guys like the mepro 21 . I find the clarity in low light to be poor . So for night time indoors or low moon light nights outdoors it's not a good option for HD to me . I also am not a fan of it in day light clarity ether do to the lens tinting . Same kind of issues trijicon dual illumination RMR has but worse . The dot washes out in to many conditions to be a good primary choice to me .

 

[Kestrel]

I guess I'm the luddite around here, with the Leupold scout scope lol.

 

[IAM Rand]

Magpul pop up iron sights, an old TruGlo dot sight, Nordic Components handguard, and a Odin Works Atlas 9 Comp. I am tempted on putting a scope on it to see what I can do at 100.