The Smith & Wesson Response in 9mm Luger (MPN 13978) is a California-compliant pistol caliber carbine built around a FlexMag system that accepts a wide range of double-stack 9mm pistol magazines from Smith & Wesson and other manufacturers. Smith & Wesson builds the rifle with familiar MSR controls for an easy transition from a standard AR-15, a 16.50-inch threaded barrel finished in black oxide, and an ambidextrous safety lever. The rifle ships with two 10-round magazines, a black anodized Picatinny rail, an M-LOK handguard, and a black synthetic stock with a textured grip. Among modern sporting rifles in the AR rifles category, the Response favors shooters entering the pistol caliber carbine market who want an AR-familiar manual of arms.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 9mm Luger with a 1:10-inch rate of twist.
• Features a 16.50-inch barrel finished in black oxide.
• The muzzle is threaded 1/2×28.
• Uses an ambidextrous safety lever.
• Feeds from a detachable magazine with a 10+1 capacity; two magazines ship with the rifle.
• Overall length is 33.75 inches.
• Weighs approximately 9.35 pounds shipping weight.
• Includes a black anodized Picatinny rail on a polymer receiver.
• Fitted with an M-LOK handguard.
• The stock is black synthetic with a textured grip.
• This model is California-compliant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What magazines does this carbine accept? A wide range of double-stack 9mm pistol magazines via the FlexMag system, including Smith & Wesson and other manufacturers.

How many magazines are included? Two 10-round magazines ship with the rifle.

Is this rifle California-compliant? Yes, this model is built to meet California compliance requirements.

Buy the Smith & Wesson Response 9mm CA Compliant

An AR-familiar pistol caliber carbine that accepts a wide range of 9mm magazines is exactly what the Response delivers. As soon as it is ready to ship, order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.