I would keep the Tavor 7. Not sure how much cash the person is offering, but assuming all things equal, value-wise, I would keep the Tavor 7 and just buy an FX9, which you can get at many places. Tavors and X95s are really good quality firearms and Tavor 7s seem to be harder to find than the FX9 at present.
The Freedom Ordnance FX-9 OWNERS thread.
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I would keep the Tavor 7. Not sure how much cash the person is offering, but assuming all things equal, value-wise, I would keep the Tavor 7 and just buy an FX9, which you can get at many places. Tavors and X95s are really good quality firearms and Tavor 7s seem to be harder to find than the FX9 at present.
That one is capped to 5 rounds lol. Imagine paying 130$ for a drum pinned to 5... Or 10 now that I think about it.
I put an UBR on one of my AR's - can't remember which one as I haven't had them out of the safe for.....ummmm.....a few years now.....
UBR made for a very heavy AR in the rear end. Looks cool, but honestly, it was heavier then what I wanted - solid, but too heavy.
With everything going on in the world of Canadian firearms, I’m thinking of trying one of these out while I still can. I’m slowly going though this mammoth thread, but what are the must-have upgrades for this gun? (I mean besides furniture and optics.)
I've heard talk of replacing the buffer and/or tube, charging handle and trigger. Why? What else?
I’m just trying to get an idea of how much I need to invest before I figure out if I want to buy one and potentially keep it given the uncertainty of things.
Thanks all.
I've heard talk of replacing the buffer and/or tube, charging handle and trigger. Why? What else?
I’m just trying to get an idea of how much I need to invest before I figure out if I want to buy one and potentially keep it given the uncertainty of things.
Thanks all.
I have one. It is not recommended to change out the trigger. A light trigger with a simple blow back action is generally not a good idea. If you experience bulged cases, Like I did and you reload you might play with the buffer/spring weight. Beyond that, other than to spend money, not sure there is much reason to spend more money. A forearm hand protector is nice if you compete. A Blue Force sling is a nice add-on. Oh. and a set of irons for back up might be money well spent.
I think the FX9 is a great little carbine. Go for it.
Take Care
Bob
I think the FX9 is a great little carbine. Go for it.
Take Care
Bob
Thanks. I tried dry firing one in the store and it just felt like your standard “meh” AR trigger, not terrible, not spectacular. Glad to hear the buffer concerns are more about cycling wimpy hand loads consistently, though I have read in a few places these guns can be picky with factory ammo too. Might have to give one a try.
As many already know our laws are non-sensical at times.
and the following comes with the caveat that I am not a lawyer.
I think there is some confusion about altering a firearm and a part replacement.
i.e. cutting the barrel down below the 457mm limit is an alteration and is prohibited.
Replacing the barrel with one that is shorter than that length is a part replacement and not an 'adaptation'.
Note, once the part is replaced the firearm requires registration as a restricted firearm within 30 days of the replacement.
I've not seen this on an FX-9 but I have seen it on a B&T GHM-G.
I suspect that it is a slightly out of spec bolt hold open device.
You can try going through the warranty process -my warranty experiences with things not obviously broken has been horrible. So, I don't recommend it if possible.
They'll probably tell you its the magazine and they won't listen when you say it works in all these other firearms without issue.
Replacement Last Round Bolt Hold Open devices can be purchased from Wolverine Supplies.
https://wolverinesupplies.com/shop/rifles/rifle-parts/freedom-ordnance-fx-9-l-r-b-h-o
Assuming you get a good specimen I don't think you need to modify anything internally.
(side note quality control issues are not rampant with the FX-9, but they do come up occasionally)
I've done a bit of experimenting with buffers and springs and came to the conclusion that yes you can reduce felt recoil but you do so at the risk of the Last Round Bolt Hold Open Device getting beat up and broken.
You can search my pasty posts if you want all the details and pictures
Regarding ammo the FX-9 doesn't like anything too pointy.
i.e. 115gr Hornady Critical Defense
But I've not had any issues with any FMJ in 115gr, 124gr, or 147gr.
Again details can be found in my previous posts.
Good points...and this is proof positive that it is important to feed through even the more expensive HD and PD HP rounds rather than just assume they will work. I have found some HP rounds to have some feeding issues in my FX9, which is not great...I always assumed just because it feeds the FMJ grain equivalent, that the HP counterparts should work. Not necessarily. I am still trying to determine whether it is the ammo or the magazine, and unfortunately the HP rounds make for a very pricy test case...but better to know what works/doesn't work at the range rather than just assume it works and depend on it in a situation where you need it to work.
Thegajzelle, issues with HP or any ammo usually relate to the shape of the nose of the bullet and how it contacts the feed ramp. I have had no issues with 124/5 and 147 gr bullets of any shape. I would think 115 gr RN and 125 gr would feed the best. I don't suppose factory often. My advice, find the best deal on factory cartridges and buy them. All you likely are doing is punching holes in paper and tin cans and any ammo you buy will do that.
Take Care
Bob
Take Care
Bob
Hey Bob...yup, I have shot thousands of rounds of 9mm through my FX9 - probably approaching 9,000 - 10,000...everything brass cased ran fine with FMJ with various weights of bullet. That is not the problem. The problem is the HP rounds that I keep for "emergencies" I ran through my FX9 (just to test) and several of them have feeding problems, some of them consistently. Only on HP, NOT FMJ. Obviously the HP rounds' main utility is not to plink at the range; I just presumed that because the FMJ equivalent ran fine, that the HP rounds of the same weight would as well.
When HPs run through my PC Carbine with the same mags no problem.
Sounds mpore like the feed ramp and the angle and height it sits above the cartridge as it sits in the mag is likely where the issue might be. The blunter end of the HP either hits the face of the ramp or it hits the the hood oof the chamber. either way you get a jam of sorts. I owuld not worry to much about it. The FMJ rounds seem to work well in WW11. Not many mammals run around long with two 9MM in their lungs or one in their head if you are worried about self-defense. The latter of course is not expected in Trudeaus version of the world order. FMJ have the benefit of deeper penetration which in some cases is not a bad thing.
Merry Christmas
Bob
Merry Christmas
Bob
I have a pile of Triggertech triggers, love them all. The FX9 trigger is good, crisp and breaks at 3lbs. There are other good PCC triggers out there, any of them are a massive upgrade over the creepy, heavy mil-spec trash the gun comes with. I'd definitely recommend the TT, its solid.
The buffer upgrades have nothing to do with wimpy handloads. The buffer that the FX9 comes with is too light for a blowback PCC. It allows the bolt to unlock too early, causing bulged (and potentially burst) cases. It also essentially "overgasses" the system, resulting in harsh bolt slam, higher recoil, and more wear and tear than is necessary. The stock buffer is a cheaply made POS that likes to shake itself apart under that extreme bolt slam, so even putting in a quality buffer of the same weight is an improvement. When my rifle was stock I'd get constant stovepipes and bullets pushed into cases. Upping the buffer weight stopped all the jamming, with zero case bulge abivr the web. With the side benefit of noticeably lower recoil and muzzle movement. Every gun is different though, especially with FX9s, so don't just assume that jumping to a H3 or an AR10 spring will be OK. You may need to experiment a bit.
My FX9 didn't like any of the HPs I tried, factory or otherwise. Even changed to the gen 2 feed ramp and saw minimal improvement. A buddy has a gen 2, it won't feed reliably either. Other PCCs seem to handle HPs much better.
