The Freedom Ordnance FX-9 OWNERS thread.
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That'd be interesting, anybody have both on hand to do some size comparison? At first glance, it doesn't have the hole at the end since its blowback operated and the guiding tabs runs a lot longer than on an AR-15
I just compared it to an AR15, not even close, the FX9 is shorter and thinner, the rails on the side run the entire length and is very thin compared to an AR and the lock tab is geometrically in a different position and length from the roll pin that it pivots on. Glad I have the enhanced handle on the way.
Sums it up pretty well. There was an extended conversation on this earlier in this thread and ya ... they’re not compatible.
Was talking to Michele from Freedom Ordnance yesterday: she said there are serious discussions in the works about producing a 10mm.
I told her I'd be on it like a liberal with an agenda if it comes to fruition. She totally bust out laughing at that.
Put another 70 rounds through mine yesterday, ran perfect all day.
Around 500 total now, no issues after doing the bolt mod. Not sure if it increased reliability or if it was just coincidence I did it as it was getting broken in.
Around 500 total now, no issues after doing the bolt mod. Not sure if it increased reliability or if it was just coincidence I did it as it was getting broken in.
Greazyjungle
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I’ve been shooting my 8” FX-9 in club IDPA matches - 100% reliable since I did the bolt mod... My two stages in this video start at 1:50:
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That would be sweet, hopefully it goes into production.
Greazyjungle
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- Ottawa, Ontario
FX-9 charging handle is proprietary - shorter than standard as the upper itself is shorter than a standard AR upper. No aftermarket charging handle will fit...so far... They have a more robust charging handle now for sale in Canada through Wolverine.
Wolverine sells the enhanced charging handle
https://www.wolverinesupplies.com/P...eedom-Ordnance-Enhanced-FX-9-Charging-Handle-
Ordered an FX-9 and am waiting to take delivery. Gun will be shipping tomorrow but I've just recently found this thread and noticed that the FX-9 may not be a great fit for me as a left handed shooter. I see some guys have made some crude (no offence) gas deflectors for them while others seem to just deal with eating the gas from the blowback?
Curious if I should be calling first thing tomorrow to cancel this order and just step to a JR carbine even though I really prefer the looks of the FX-9? Any south paws able to offer up some advice?
Curious if I should be calling first thing tomorrow to cancel this order and just step to a JR carbine even though I really prefer the looks of the FX-9? Any south paws able to offer up some advice?
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They're still in short supply, you should be able to get most of your money back on the EE if you decide it's not for you.
