Magpul FMG-9
American folding machine pistol
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The Magpul FMG-9 is a prototype folding gun, designed by Magpul Industries in 2008.
| Magpul FMG-9 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Gun, Folding pistol |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2008 |
| Manufacturer | Magpul Industries |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 0.5 kg (1.1 lb) |
| Length | 503 mm (19.8 in) (extended) 262 mm (10.3 in) (folded) |
| Barrel length | 168 mm (6.6 in) |
| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum |
| Action | Blowback |
| Rate of fire | About 1200 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 380 m/s |
| Feed system | 32-round box magazine or 33 round box magazine |
History
The FMG-9 never left the prototype stage, and never saw widespread production on any level, as the item was only produced by Magpul as a proof of concept.
In 2021, however, Magpul unveiled the FDC-9 (Folding Defensive Carbine) and FDP-9 (Folding Defensive Pistol), two redesigned versions of the FMG-9, that were planned to release in 2023.[1][2]
Design
The FMG-9 is made out of polymer in place of metal, reducing weight. The prototype unveiled by Magpul utilized a Glock pistol as the core of the weapon.[3]
Variants
FDP
After some delays, Magpul announced in 2024 that the weapon would be launched as FDP (Folding Defensive Platform) in April 2025.[4] After further delays, the gun was eventually released in 2026 in collaboration with firearms manufacturer ZEV Technologies. The gun is available in both pistol and carbine configurations.[5]
Airsoft
In 2010, Magpul Industries' PTS (Professional Training and Simulation) Division released the FPG (lit. 'Folding Pocket Gun') in cooperation with KWA Performance Industries.[6]
The FPG is almost identical to the FMG-9 prototype, but contains the operating mechanism of an airsoft KWA G18C replica and can fire 6mm pellets with a magazine capacity of 49 rounds.[7]
See also
- Ares FMG – 9mm Parabellum folding submachine gun designed by Francis Warin at Eugene Stoner's company in the mid-1980s
- PP-90 – Russian 9mm Makarov folding submachine gun by KBP (1990s).
- UC-9 - 9mm Parabellum folding submachine gun constructed by Utah Connor using some Uzi parts in the late 1980s
