Then Smith & Wesson had to go and release a carbine that took the same magazines as my sidearm. Okay, it wasn’t what I was expecting in terms of form factor. And I’m not sure if I would ever fold it. Yet, there’s something nifty about it. Plus, the sub-$1,000 MSRP didn’t hurt.

Then, David did a review. Then a local gun shop had it for $700.

Yeah, one came home with me.

Initial impressions? I like that the ergonomics are similar to my sidearm. I like the compactness compared to the Bren. I dislike the stiffness of the bolt release. I haven’t really played with the spare mag holders on the stock, but I’m not too keen on the way it’s set up.

I have a red dot coming for it. Then, I need to see how it fires. And handles my Gold Dots.

If everything goes smooth, I’m going to have to make a decision if the FPC or the Bren will be the home defense carbine.