Long Time Coming: The ZEV Magpul FDP-9 / FDC-9 Folding Defensive Platform is Finally (Almost) Here

As Mapgul concedes . . .

It’s been a long time since the FMG-9 concept was introduced at SHOT Show in 2008. Since then, the idea of bringing the folding gun into existence has never faded, and our partnership with ZEV Technologies in 2019 solidified that idea into a real plan turn it into a reality. The result is the 9mm Folding Defensive Platform (FDP) and we’re ready to bring the folding gun to market.

Lots of us have been waiting to see if this thing would ever become reality. Thankfully, it now has.

The FDP stays locked, compact, and concealable wherever you want it for storage and transport. It deploys quickly, and it’s immediately ready for employment, providing a stable, maneuverable firing platform that’s easy to operate. It’s also ambidextrous, so everyone can get in on the folding gun action. The Magpul polymer body stands up to the roughest treatment and handling, and it’s also completely corrosion-resistant, while the 4140 steel ZEV internals are coated in protective black nitride.

The FDP was designed for both professional and personal use, and it will be available in both a pistol and an SBR carbine variant from ZEV Technologies in early 2025.

Or, as ZEV promises, this sh*t is happening . . .

 

Technical Specs:

● Folding Design: The weapon system features a unique folding stock that reduces the overall length of the firearm, making it extremely compact and portable without compromising on firepower or reliability.
● Lightweight and Durable: Made from premium, corrosion-resistant materials, the FDP is built to withstand harsh environments while remaining lightweight, enhancing maneuverability in close quarters.
● Rapid Deployment: The folding stock locks securely for transport and unfolds swiftly, ensuring the firearm is ready to fire at a moment’s notice.
● Integrated Accessory Mount: Equipped with a 1913 Picatinny rail, the FDP-C/FDP-P allows for the seamless integration of optics, lights, and other accessories, enhancing operational flexibility.
● Precision Trigger System: Magpul’s high-performance trigger ensures clean, crisp breaks, improving accuracy and control during rapid engagements.
● Adjustable Sights: The FDP-C/FDP-P comes with adjustable iron sights built right into the included carry handle for convenient and precise
● Ambidextrous Controls: With an ambidextrous charging system and reversible magazine release, the FDP-C/FDP-P caters to both right- and left-handed shooters, offering maximum operational flexibility.

MSRP = $1699

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4 thoughts on “Long Time Coming: The ZEV Magpul FDP-9 / FDC-9 Folding Defensive Platform is Finally (Almost) Here”

  1. Geoff "I'm getting too old for this shit" PR

    I must say, the SBR variant with a shorty can looks like an attractive proposition that would stash nicely in a small pack…

    1. Geoff "I'm getting too old for this shit" PR

      I *really* like the overall concept, easier to shoot accurately than a standard pistol for someone not professionally-trained to shoot.

      And, I’m digging how it folds up in a profile not obviously a firearm.

      Hopefully, SNW requests an evaluation sample to test for reliable function…

      1. Geoff "I'm getting too old for this shit" PR

        I really hope they, or someone else develops a way to stash a 9mm suppressor without breaking up the mostly-rectangular profile…

      2. Nobody loves PDWs (especially of the stocked-pistol variety) more than I, but this is much bulkier than a stocked pistol needs to be. It isn’t disguised at all, instead designed to appeal to the “I saw that in a movie” customer (and it doesn’t even look like the ones in the movies).

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