Magpul Flashlight SMG

[BimmerFreak]

Unfortunately, it's a machine gun, so it's a no-no for U.S. citizens, except for FFL's/SOT's. So, Joe, when is yours arriving? I'd be interested in one, if the price isn't too unreasonable.

As you may know, I know Richard and the entire crew at MP pretty well.

I have been pretty vocal about my frustration with them introducing badass prototypes and then not taking them to production, or selling the design to a company that will only screw up the original spirit and design (Like they did with the Masada, when they sold it to Bushmaster a few months ago)

We played with the "Glock in a box" out at SHOT, and pretty much fell in love with the overall design.

I spoke with Nick offline, and he confirmed that (as with the Masada) it may only exist as a design study/prototype while in Magpul's hands.

Just like I was promised 2 post sample Masadas that will never come (There are a few Magpul branded prototypes that Richard will control, but all others will be Bushmasters) he confirmed that I shouldnt hold my breath on the SMG.

[Guest jcoyle6]

Bummer on availability...

But "when things get nasty... get down to business"

[Guest Nativoffla]

I will take 2 and an order of fries with that

[Guest atomemphis]

Magpul FMG-9.

Fits in your back pocket.

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[Marswolf]

Duplicate topic.

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5165

[Guest atomemphis]

oops on the repost. i think its darn cool.

[molonlabetn]

Threads Merged.

[Guest GLOCKGUY]

who would like to have this glock

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[The Rabbi]

It's not a Glock. It's an FNP9.

It's also effing worthless.....

[Rightwinger]

Its actually a prototype that was shown at SHOT this year by Magpul. The receiver and barrel were Glock. There are no plans to market it yet.

With Magpuls past strategy, they show something and then sell the concept off to someone else ala MASADA.

I thought it was pretty cool though.

Rabbi, don't be hating, they might come out with one in a revovler or something.

[The Rabbi]

So why does he say FNP9? Either my hearing is going or else thats the prototype designation or something.

Wrap that thing around a moon-clip fed short barrel revolver in .45acp and I'm there. I might need a shower after just thinking about it.

[Guest EasilyObsessed]

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5165&highlight=flashlight

[Smith]

So why does he say FNP9? Either my hearing is going or else thats the prototype designation or something.

Wrap that thing around a moon-clip fed short barrel revolver in .45acp and I'm there. I might need a shower after just thinking about it.

"FMG9"

[Fallguy]

Merged with http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5165&highlight=flashlight

[Marswolf]

Again, it's an old idea. I don't understand why everyone is going ga-ga over this thing. It's like Ruger ripping off Kel-Tec.

http://world.guns.ru/smg/fmg_02.jpg

Eugene Stoner (the designer of the M16 rifle and then a mastermind of the innovative arms-making company Ares Inc.) developed an idea of the easily concealable submachine gun in the early 1980s. Following many cases of kidnapping of high-ranking politicians and wealthy businessmen (especially in Western Europe and Latin America), Stoner conceived an idea of the "businessman's personal defence weapon" - an easily concealable firearm that could provide serious firepower at shorter ranges. He then developed a folding submachine gun concept - a firearm that can be folded into an unsuspicially looking package and then quickly unfolded and brought to action when necessary. Stoner patented his design in around 1986, and few prototypes were made by Ares Inc in about the same time.

[Smith]

Again, it's an old idea. I don't understand why everyone is going ga-ga over this thing. It's like Ruger ripping off Kel-Tec.

http://world.guns.ru/smg/fmg_02.jpg

Probably because some of us weren't around when you discovered gun powder!

[Marswolf]

Probably because some of us weren't around when you discovered gun powder!

That was my cousin Chang.

[Guest sling]

I think its because it utilizes a glock.

[strickj]

I think its because it utilizes a glock.

I think you are wise grasshoppa

[Marswolf]

I think you need to give credit where it is due. I think that at some point I'd mention that Stoner actually came up with the concept. Nothing wrong with Magpul working to develop the idea, but they really should say it is based on a Stoner concept. Just my opinion.

Put the wrong link in my later post. Should be http://world.guns.ru/smg/smg70-e.htm

[Magiccarpetrides]

OMG thats the coolest thing ever....well maybe not ever, but it ranks up there pretty high. They would sell a sh*t ton of those things if they made a semi-auto only package. Petition??? ;-D

[Guest ETS_Inc]

OMG thats the coolest thing ever....well maybe not ever, but it ranks up there pretty high. They would sell a sh*t ton of those things if they made a semi-auto only package. Petition??? ;-D

Even semi-auto it'd still be an NFA weapon. First of all, because the barrel is less than 16" and it has a stock, it'd be a short-barrel rifle. Second, if they got rid of the stock, it'd be an AOW, Any-Other-Weapon, because it's concealable, like a pen gun, a cane gun, or the NAA Mini-Revolvers with wallet holster.

[Magiccarpetrides]

You have good points but still much easier for us normal civvies to get ahold of then a full auto...correct?

[BimmerFreak]

You have good points but still much easier for us normal civvies to get ahold of then a full auto...correct?

Yes, since you will NEVER be allowed to buy the select fire version (should they ever be produced)

[Guest ETS_Inc]

You have good points but still much easier for us normal civvies to get ahold of then a full auto...correct?

Absolutely, they would be much easier to acquire. But, I think many, many people would balk at spending the money for a tax stamp or at having to go through the NFA transfer process. I do think there would be a limited market for semi-auto versions, even if they were NFA weapons, but I doubt the market would be worth the added investment. (Heck, I highly doubt the market for the select-fire version is going to be financially profitable, either.)