The FM-9 is a full-featured pistol caliber carbine (PCC) with an ultra-light, match-grade barrel paired with an M-LOK compatible handguard. It features an ultra-premium bolt carrier group and an ambidextrous charging handle.
It also has a proprietary last-round bolt hold-open feature. It is a great way to determine when you’ve used your last round and makes for a quicker reload.
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Precision Shooting
Whether competing in a PRS match, practicing for your next NRA event, or just squeezing rounds out into the back of the house, precision shooting isn’t something one pursues for applause or financial gain. Instead, it’s an elite level of competition that requires skill and dedication to master, and when you do, it becomes a lifelong pursuit of excellence.
For those looking to improve their precision shooting skills, the ultra-light and ultra-premium FM-9 pistol caliber cabinet is an excellent option. Built with an AR-15-pattern upper receiver, the FM-9 features a patented bolt hold-open, not based on bent sheet metal. This feature lets users quickly tell when their weapon has fired its last round and enables a fast reload by simply pressing the non-reciprocating charging handle.
The upper also includes an ambidextrous Charging Handle and an ultra-light, ultra-premium, match-grade barrel machined from 41V50 steel and treated with a salt-bath nitride finish. An 8.5-inch free-float handguard with M-Lok accessory attachment slots surrounds it.
Throughout testing, we found that the FM-9’s reliability was exemplary. It never failed to lock to the rear a single time on an empty magazine, and it could accept both Glock and Magpul magazines with no hiccups at all. Plus, it felt softer and less snappy in the feel of recoil than other blowback-operated PCCs and sub-guns we’ve used.
Tactical Shooting
Tactical Shooting is a program that develops a student’s carbine and pistol combat marksmanship at varied ranges and positions. Ideally, the student should already have an intermediate to advanced level of marksmanship in both disciplines.
Tactical Shooting Drills
If you want to improve your tactical shooting skills, consider learning from the experts. In one drill, you might be a security professional tasked with protecting a VIP. In a simulated scenario, the VIP’s safety is suddenly compromised, and your job is to quickly and calmly evacuate the VIP, find a safe location to take cover, and protect them from all sides until additional backup arrives. This drill can help you improve your ability to react quickly and calmly in high-pressure situations, keep VIPs safe, and navigate unexpected challenges.
Unlike run-and-gun shooters that allow the player to carry an arsenal of weapons, most tactical shooters have limited inventory slots and impose restrictions on equipment types, ammunition, and attachments to simulate military procedures authentically. Many also incorporate a weight system that increases with equipped weapons, armor, and gear, affecting movement speed and stamina, the ability to focus on sights, and the time it takes to aim.
Despite the decline in popularity of traditional tactical shooters, more realistic titles are still being released with some success. Additionally, there has been a resurgence in casual games that emphasize strategy and tactical thinking.
Home Defense
For those interested in using a 9mm carbine for home defense, FM9 is a great option. It features a monolithic upper receiver and ambidextrous forward charging handle that lives in an ergonomic position on the handguard. It also utilizes a proprietary interlock between the upper and handguard to ensure a robust and rigid assembly without relying on a forward bolt stop.
One of the most impressive things about the FM9 is its patented last-round bolt hold-open feature. It allows users to quickly and easily determine when their magazine is empty – thus reducing reload times.
It was also incredibly accurate for a PCC and had little to no muzzle blast or concussion. Its light recoil was also much less than other blowback-operated weapons I have experienced. In addition, it had zero malfunctions during our extensive testing with Glock and Magpul magazines – a significant accomplishment for a brand-new firearm. As a result, the FM9 is an excellent training substitute for an AR-15 5.56 and a solid choice for those who are recoil-sensitive or prefer a lower-power pistol cartridge.
