Guns New From Full Conceal Tamara Keel January 26, 2019 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Read our affiliate policy. Find out more about how we test products. Maximum firepower in a minimum-size package is the goal of Mike Full, founder of Full Conceal. His vision for the company’s initial offering, the M3D, was to allow the concealed carrier to pack a service size pistol and twenty-two rounds of ammunition with less bulk than a conventional subcompact and a spare magazine. At the same time, the folded M3D dispenses with the traditional L-shape silhouette of a conventional pistol. In response to concerns about the speed of deployment, Full counters that the gun isn’t meant to quick-draw against a bad guy who already has the carrier at gunpoint, and can, in fact, be discreetly deployed earlier in a potential encounter due to its compact shape and innocuous silhouette. Following the launch of the M3D and its subcompact M3S Glock 43-based companion, Full Conceal is moving into 2019 with a few new offerings. They have their own variant of CAA’s Micro Roni chassis, called the Viper, that offers a folding pistol brace and their own machined aluminum angled foregrip that protects the magazine when the M3D inside is stowed in the folded position. Additionally, they’ve developed a Picatinny rail mounted spare magazine carrier that will stow a second Glock magazine oriented fore-and-aft on the top rail. Conveniently, the height of the magazine carrier allows a set of co-witnessing backup sights to be molded into its upper surface. Full points out that with the Shark in its fully folded configuration, it’s the equivalent of a 66-round 9mm PCC in the footprint of a laptop. Also new for 2019 will be Full Conceal’s own line of aluminum alloy pistol frames, so that if a customer already owns a Glock 19, they will have the option of buying a second, folding frame and retaining the original one in its stock configuration, switching back and forth as desired. MSRP on the alloy folding M3 frame is planned to be $399 at this writing. Visit fullconceal.com Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
