funkymonkey1111
12-10-2020, 23:32
I'm looking for a 9mm AR Pistol, and have at least for the moment settled on Foxtrot Mike. Looking for direct input on the following two models:
Model 1:
Side charging 7" barrel, but with a 2.25" "blast diffuser." I don't care about the blast diffuser's purported benefits. The rail on this model is 8.75", and with the diffuser, the total barrel assembly is 9.25". I have handled one of these, but not shot it. The rail length seems good for a normal "AR" grip--not too far out, not too close. I'm not too sure about the side charger, though. Ultimately, this a 7" model that's 9.25" long, but with no benefit on those extra 2.25" other than a more comfortable grip.
https://www.primaryarms.com/foxtrot-mike-products-7in-primary-arms-exclusive-side-charging-9mm-ar-pistol-with-sba3-brace
Model 2:
7" regular charging model (with a tri-lug, which i don't care about). However, this one is only 7" long, with a 5.5" rail. I've handled 7.5" ARs with shorter (5") rails, and they always seem to make you grip farther back than i'm accustomed to (and, if you wanted to mount a light to it, you're even farther back operating the tailcap switch). But, i like the true 7" length instead of the artificial "diffuser" length. Also, i think i prefer the regular charging system. I've not handled this exact model, however.
https://www.primaryarms.com/foxtrot-mike-products-9mm-tri-lug-sba3-pa-exclusive-pistol-7
Ultimately, everything leads me to want model 2--except model 1 seems to feel more natural.
Anyone with any comments, good or bad, please weigh in.
Model 1:
Side charging 7" barrel, but with a 2.25" "blast diffuser." I don't care about the blast diffuser's purported benefits. The rail on this model is 8.75", and with the diffuser, the total barrel assembly is 9.25". I have handled one of these, but not shot it. The rail length seems good for a normal "AR" grip--not too far out, not too close. I'm not too sure about the side charger, though. Ultimately, this a 7" model that's 9.25" long, but with no benefit on those extra 2.25" other than a more comfortable grip.
https://www.primaryarms.com/foxtrot-mike-products-7in-primary-arms-exclusive-side-charging-9mm-ar-pistol-with-sba3-brace
Model 2:
7" regular charging model (with a tri-lug, which i don't care about). However, this one is only 7" long, with a 5.5" rail. I've handled 7.5" ARs with shorter (5") rails, and they always seem to make you grip farther back than i'm accustomed to (and, if you wanted to mount a light to it, you're even farther back operating the tailcap switch). But, i like the true 7" length instead of the artificial "diffuser" length. Also, i think i prefer the regular charging system. I've not handled this exact model, however.
https://www.primaryarms.com/foxtrot-mike-products-9mm-tri-lug-sba3-pa-exclusive-pistol-7
Ultimately, everything leads me to want model 2--except model 1 seems to feel more natural.
Anyone with any comments, good or bad, please weigh in.